Gender Reveal

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Callie Wright (she/her), creator of the podcast Queersplaining. Topics include: Shifting away from performing femininity as a trans woman Exploring your gender twice… and knowing when to stop Atheist activism in LGBTQ communities and vice versa “All of the worst things in my life have come from keeping secrets” Genders aren’t plots! (h/t Cass Adair)  Read more about our This Week in Gender topics: New Hampshire, Sarah McBride, Australian car fire. Support Callie at patreon.com/queersplaining, please! Listen to her show at queersplaining.com and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Support trans media! Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter. We also appreciate donations via PayPal or Cash App. Join the Gender Detectives Slack at bit.ly/genderslack. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with multimedia artist Nwaobiala (they/them), one of several Gender Reveal spring grant winners. Topics include: Nigerian queer histories Community care > self care Gender roles at a Catholic boarding school African LGBTQ media staples Does feminine energy exist???? Find Nwaobiala’s work at nwaobiala.com and at @nwaobiala419 on Instagram. Read more about our This Week in Gender topic here. Support trans media! Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter. We also appreciate donations via PayPal or Cash App. Join the Gender Detectives Slack at bit.ly/genderslack. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music:

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with author and illustrator Maia Kobabe  (e/em/eir), creator of the memoir Gender Queer. (Buy eir book!)Topics include: Spivak pronouns Low inventory at the orgasm store “Deserving” trans-related surgeries Coming out to your first Girl Scout troop Educating TERF-adjacent relatives Also: Tuck does unlicensed therapy Support trans media! Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter. We also appreciate donations via PayPal or Cash App. Support Maia at patreon.com/maiakobabe. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “Poplar Grove” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Th

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with storyteller Morgan Givens (he/him), creator of the critically acclaimed Flyest Fables podcast. Topics include: What nobody tells you about testosterone Becoming a Black man in America Telling a live audience about your junk Being your own trans role model Cops?! Is that how you spell pizza? Plus: Morgan gives a five-minute talk about "objectivity" that I want to play on loop in every newsroom in the country. Support trans media! Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter. We also appreciate donations via PayPal or Cash App. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s message was by Z at @bernardwoodworks. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. Logo: Ira

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with journalist Katelyn Burns (she/her). Topics include: How can we combat bad reporting on trans topics? Do trans women have an athletic advantage? Being a trans reporter on Capitol Hill Fact-checking that NYT binding article The important political news Tuck has been hiding from Find Katelyn’s Outline article here. Find her first-ever article here. Please support her work at patreon.com/katelynburns. Speaking of support, pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter! Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.

Happy Pride! In this week’s episode, Tuck answers listener questions with BFF of the show Z Griffler (they/them). Topics include: Deciding whether to start HRT Folks vs. folx (vs. dudex) He/him lesbians Safe binding tips Can cis people have dysphoria? And more! Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here. Find the Rachel Anspach article that Z mentioned on them.us.  Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter! Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.  Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “Campfire Rounds” by

In this week’s crossover bonus episode, Tuck answers gender questions with Nichole and Everett on the Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack podcast. Topics include: Is it OK to refer to my child with gendered language? What's the difference between nonbinary and gender non-conforming? Should we be assigning genders to non-human animals? Is "toxic femininity" a thing we should be thinking about? Can straight cis people use the word "queer"? We have a newsletter now! Sign up by donating any amount to our Patreon. We also gratefully accept donations via PayPal or Cash App.  Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Our biannual grant is open for applications at genderpodcast.com/grant. Tell the rad BIPOC trans folks in your life! Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously via our Google form. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylind

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with masculinity expert Thomas Page McBee (he/him), author of Amateur and Man Alive. Topics include: What does non-toxic masculinity look like? Does testosterone really cause aggression? Can non-masculine folks help dismantle toxic masculinity? Being afraid of men… and then becoming one. Using violence as a cover for intimacy. Embracing trans joy. Learn more about our This Week in Gender topics: the Arizona two-spirit powwow; Indiana; Maryland; Vermont; and new third-haircut emojis.  Find Thomas at @thomaspagemcbee on Instagram and Twitter, and at thomaspagemcbee.com.  Win a copy of Thomas Page McBee’s book Man Alive by making a lil post about how much you like Gender Reveal by March 31! Don’t forget to tag us. :) Our biannual grant is open for applications at genderpodcast.com/grant! Tell the rad BIPOC trans folks in your life.  Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small mess

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Portland Two-Spirit Society interim director Jack Malstrom (he or she). [CW: colonization/genocide; suicide mention (37:20)] Topics include: How to push back against 500 years of colonizing queerness. (Re)learning and reclaiming two-spirit traditions. Educating white folks at Pride — in a literal tipi. What does Indigenous queer community look like?  Resources: Listen to Rose City Native Radio on KBOO.FM. Find the SAMHSA Native American Culture Card here. (Re)listen to our interview with Demian DinéYazhi. Check out Jeremy Dutcher, Lady Shug, and the Native Youth Sexual Health Network. Find Jack on Twitter and Instagram.  Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here and here. Our biannual grant is now open for applications at genderpodcast.com/grant! Tell the rad BIPOC trans folks in your life! Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Join the Gend

Bad news: there isn't a new Gender Reveal episode this week. Tuck was out of town working on an exciting new project that we'll tell you about... someday.  Good news: We're sharing trailers for five other podcasts this week, instead! We'll be back next week, but in the meantime, you can find us at genderpodcast.com and on Twitter and Instagram. You can also join the Gender Detectives Slack here! We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.  Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Caitlin Benedict (they/them), creator of the BBC’s NB podcast. Topics include: Airing your gender journey on national radio(!) LGBTQ rights in London and Australia Nonbinary vs non-black vs nota bene The euphoria of denim jackets Listen to NB on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.  Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!  Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.  Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “Kallaloe” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU!Thank you!

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with writer, activist, teacher, performer, fat babe and Ph.D. student Caleb Luna (they/them). (cw: mentions of rape, slavery, racism) Topics include: How fatness impacts gender performance Experiencing white supremacy in QTPOC spaces “Fat liberation requires the undoing of western civilization” The racialization of gender throughout U.S. history Is romantic love a colonial construct? References: “The Gender Nonconformity of My Fatness” by Caleb Luna “The X in Latinx is a Wound, Not a Trend” by Alan Pelaez Lopez “Settler Colonialism and the Elimination of the Native” by Patrick Wolfe “Mama’s Baby, Papa’s Maybe” by Hortense J. Spillers Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here. Support Caleb’s work at patreon.com/calebluna, and find them on Twitter (@tummyfuq) and Instagram (@chairbreaker). Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist! Submit a piece of Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show.

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with nonbinary Puerto Rican Monix Juarbe (they/them). Topics include: The loneliness of being a 40-year-old nonbinary Puerto Rican Searching for other queer and trans boricuas Experiencing transphobia in the lesbian community Building community after Hurricane Maria Our deepest dive into gender-inclusive Spanish yet!  Find the Borikén Podcast at borikenpodcast.com. Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist! Submit a piece of Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!     Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.  Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “Rafter” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank y

In this week’s episode, Tuck answers more listener questions with activist Z Griffler (they/them). Topics include: Do you need dysphoria to be trans? (a.k.a. truscum vs tucutes) Is that bumper sticker transphobic? Get better friends!!! Tips for gender exploration, body positivity, and allyship. Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here. Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist! Submit a piece of Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!     Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with cartoonist Carta Monir (she/her). Topics include: Why comics are an ideal medium to talk about trans identity. Coming out to a dying parent. Rethinking Trans Day of Remembrance. Creating trans community in your very own town. Plus: the power of selfies! CW: death of a parent (22-27) and murder/death of trans folks (30-34 min) Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here. Support Gender Reveal by buying pins from Stick to Resist! --- Find Carta at cartamonir.com and diskettepress.com, as well as on Twitter and Instagram. Please consider supporting her work at patreon.com/carta. Read Carta’s comic about gender and disability for the Nib. --- Submit a piece of Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!      Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Grover Wehman-Brown (she/they), founder of the podcast Masculine Birth Ritual. (CW: transphobia and medical harm/trauma @ 17-22 min). Topics include: Creating community for masculine pregnant folks and genderqueer parents. Facing medical transphobia moments after giving birth. Using she/her pronouns as a masculine butch. Surviving homelessness… and then studying homelessness. Support Masculine Birth Ritual on Patreon! Resources via Grover: Trystan & Biff on the Longest Shortest Time “Pregnant Butch” by A.K. Summers Masculine Birth Ritual on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Submit a piece of Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!     Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donat

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Portland chef and self-described genderless feral child Torri Rubi (she/they). Topics include: Dressing up like a literal doll. Ghost roots and colonization. Gender justice and community giving. How do people find girlfriends?  Don’t forget to donate to the Social Justice Fund’s Gender Justice Giving Project! You can also follow Torri on Instagram at @soycurlmami and @mijamijaaaa.  Submit a thing to Theymail, our new system where listeners can submit messages to be read on the show. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here!      Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff.  Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Topslides” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with documentarian and Gender Reveal contributor Z Griffler (they/them). Topics include: Hormones and electrolysis and boobs, oh my Trans day at Sephora! Is the gender binary good for animals? Changing names and gender markers in various states Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Kallaloe” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

In this week’s final mini-episode, Tuck speaks with Mo Tester (they/them), co-creator of the Parenting is Political podcast. Topics include: Being (repeatedly) fired for being trans Raising a Black trans daughter in Arkansas Creating a radical new parenting podcast Listening to your kids! Follow Parenting is Political on Instagram, listen to the show in Apple Podcasts, and donate via the PiP website. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Come As You Are” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

In this week’s second mini-episode, Tuck speaks with Diego Girgado (they/them) of the Strength United Family Justice Center. Topics include: Advocating for trans survivors of violence and assault Decolonizing and reclaiming Cubanx identity Working in an LGBTQ-affirming space Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “The Yards” and “OneEightFour” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!