Shows
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasSuing the Government (w/ Zander Schlacter)Artist Zander Schlacter and his lawyer Carl Charles from Lambda Legal explain the effects of the Tr*mp administration's executive order barring trans folks from obtaining passports with their correct gender markers, and why Zander is suing the US State Department about it. For more information about Zander's case, visit lambdalegal.org. Find Zander on Instagram @zanderschlacter, and check out the reel he posted when his case was filed. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered...
2025-11-1834 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasTransitions and Tattoos (w/ Eoin McGraw)You might already know Eoin from our live show in Chicago this past May, but you're about to get to know him even better! Before the show that day, we got a chance to talk with him in-depth about the world of powerlifting, having a cis identical twin, and why for Eoin, tattooing, sexuality and gender are all intricately connected. Then, we got tatted! Find Eoin on Instagram @eoin_mcgraw and book a tattoo if you're in the Chicago area, we highly recommend his work! He also travels for guest spots, so keep an eye out in...
2025-11-041h 01
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Revolution Will Be Self-Published (w/ Sasha Fuentes)The multi-talented Sasha Fuentes tells us about developing his queer archival practice, collecting vintage gay p*rn, and the importance of print media in the age of digital censorship. And stick around to the end of the episode: our very special season finale guest, the legendary Judith Butler(!), joins in to discuss bridging intergenerational differences within the queer community. Follow Sasha on Instagram @three6sashiaa, and get their zines and screenprints on their webstore. Stay tuned for our full episode with Judith Butler in December! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender...
2025-10-211h 00
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasCommunity Care in the Catskills (w/ Kamra Hakim)Everyone wants to run away from society and build a queer homestead with their polycule, but what does it actually take to make that happen? We talk to artist and organizer Kamra Hakim about the land they bought in upstate New York, the artist residency/community space they created on it, and why conflict management is actually the most important skill in an off-grid queer community (besides knowing how to fix a generator). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered...
2025-10-0754 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasMy Best Trans Wedding (w/ Rose Dommu)Twitter-queen-turned-fiction-novelist Rose Dommu talks about her new book Best Woman: a family drama Trojan-horsed into a rom-com loosely based on Rose's personal experiences. We also get her opinions about DIY hormone cocktails, bleaching your way out of a crisis, and what Fire Island is really like for trans folks. Best Woman is out NOW! Get your copy at a local bookstore or on Bookshop.org! You can find all of Rose's fiction novel reccomendations on THIS LIST. And find Rose on Instagram @rosedommu. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is...
2025-09-2352 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGender Spiral LIVE in Chicago! (Night 2 w/ Irregular Girl & Mari De La Rua AKA Stephanie)Missed us in Chicago? NEVER FEAR, THE RECORDING IS HERE! Two Chicago drag ICONS joined us for night 2 of our weekend at iO Theater in May. Irregular Girl and Mari De La Rua (AKA Stephanie) tell us about being in a drag family, how drag informed their gender identities, and why drag would suck without trans women. Find our incredible guests on Instagram @imirregulargirl and @dragmestephanie Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Subscribe/follow...
2025-09-161h 18
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasA Baby? In This Economy? (w/ Cass Adair)We're continuing the thread on trans & queer parents in a conversation with scholar, writer, audio producer Cassius (Cass) Adair. He tells us about transitioning in the early days of Tumblr, getting baby fever in his late 20s, and the nitty-gritty of pregnancy and parenting as a trans dad in Minnesota. Check out Cass's work at his website cassiusadair.com. There, you can find links to his writing, audio work, and trans media consulting firm Sylveon Consulting (which he co-runs with our friend Tuck Woodstock!). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a...
2025-09-091h 07
Recovery Demystified : Secular Addiction Stories and Resources for Rebellious PeopleRecovery Resources Galore: Wingnuttery, a Gay Crackhead Memoir, Buddhism, and Three Queer Uplifting PodcastsToday we explore more secular addiction recovery resources for sober curious people. What works for you is what works for you! Try everything and see what sticks. Maybe understanding your shadow self will help. Perhaps reading about someone else who has been on a crack bender will make you feel less alone. Maybe the practical tools of Buddhism will soothe your anxious mind. Everything is connected, and perhaps if we can destroy our inner queerphobia/transphobia and start to love the gender diversity inside us, we can create a stronger foundation for recovery! Books: Existential...
2025-09-0228 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Strongest Woman in the World (w/ Marley Gotterer)While recovering from surgery, comedian Marley Gotterer (who you probably already know from TikTok and Insta reels) made time to tell us about getting facial feminization (FFS) and chat about her love of sports, how she got to run social media for Cardi B, and lifting twinks live on stage. Check out Marley's work and get notified about her upcoming shows on her Instagram(s) @marleyismarley and @transsportsgirl. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. ...
2025-08-2658 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasLou Sullivan and The Pink Butt Book (w/ Zach Ozma & Ellis Martin)Lou Sullivan, arguably one of the first out gay trans men, kept diaries from age 11 until his death in 1991. Decades later, Zach Ozma and Ellis Martin compiled those diaries into "We Both Laughed in Pleasure" (aka the Pink Butt Book) which tells the story of Lou's full, freaky, fascinating life. Zach and Ellis talk to us about painstakingly parsing through Lou's Catholic school cursive and learning that the trans experience is really on a historic loop. Get your copy of "We Both Laughed in Pleasure" from Nightboat Books, or request a copy at your local library. Read...
2025-08-121h 10
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGender Spiral LIVE in Chicago! (Night 1 w/ Lynzo the Heartthrob & Eoin McGraw)Missed us in Chicago? NEVER FEAR, THE RECORDING IS HERE! On night one of our two-night extravaganza at iO Theater in May, Ally and Babette were joined by drag artist/DJ/rapper Lynzo the Heartthrob and tattoo artist/overall lovely human being Eoin McGraw for a hilarious and thoughtful convo. Then, they answer some audience questions! Stay tuned- night two will be posted soon exclusively on our Patreon! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. ...
2025-07-291h 34
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasMoney Sucks -And- You Can Do It (w/ River Nice)Is it possible to get out of my mountain of credit card debt? How do I budget for mutual aid? Should I be buying stocks? What even IS life insurance?! Anti-capitalist financial planner River Nice answers these questions and more, and Babette and Ally learn a thing or two about financial literacy. Find River on Instagram @financewithriver and check out their financial literacy programs, free budget templates and more at their website beintentionalfinancial.com Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human i...
2025-07-151h 09
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGender Spiral Season 3 TrailerHosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world.
2025-07-1002 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasParenting on Purpose (w/ Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnelly)Ericka Hart and and Ebony Donnelly are partners in love and podcasting, and co-parents to a toddler. We asked them to share their queer & trans pregnancy story, and give Ally some parenting pointers! Check out their podcast Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized Podcast and find Ericka and their other work as a speaker and sex educator on Instagram @ihartericka. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Subscribe/follow to get notified when we post new e...
2025-07-011h 11
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasStream of Consciousness Chat w/ Ally & BabetteA little bonus episode just to check in! More new season 3 interviews rolling out next week, and biweekly after that. And check us out at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast for more bonus content like this! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Subscribe/follow to get notified when we post new episodes! And follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up with all things Gender Spiral. Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes, and snag some s...
2025-06-2426 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (w/ Tourmaline)Artist, activist and author (and swimsuit designer!?) Tourmaline kicks off Season 3 of the podcast with a conversation about her connection to Marsha P. Johnson that led to multiple artworks and two recent books. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Tourmaline on Instagram @tourmaliiine, and find "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" and "One Day in June" wherever you get books (order from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores). Follow Gender S...
2025-06-1744 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasReflecting on our Second Season of Spiraling (feat. YOU!)Babette and Ally take a look back on some highlights from season 2 of the podcast. We also hear some voicemails from listeners who tell us what queer media means to them. Thanks to our guests from season 2 featured in this episode (in order): Bay Davis, River Ramirez, Honey Pluton, Daria Lourd, Massima Bell & Dust Reid, Thomas Page McBee, Halo Perez-Gallardo, Pascal Stevenson, Alima Lee, Alys Aurora, Dr. Crystal Beal and Nori Reed. And thanks to all of our other incredible season 2 guests! And thank you to our listeners for sticking with us through our second...
2025-02-0851 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasWhat Makes a Haircut Queer? (w/ Alys Aurora)Brooklyn-based hairstylist Alys Aurora of Studio Botanicum helps us answer some age-old questions, like: Is there such thing as a queer haircut that isn't a mullet? How can a haircut help affirm your presentation? What does "queer" hair look like for folks with textured/kinky hair? Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Alys @studio.botanicum on Instagram, and book an appointment! Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.co...
2025-01-2142 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasTransLash Podcast with Imara Jones: Gender Without BoundariesIf you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With n...
2025-01-1459 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasAnxiously Pulling Tarot (w/ Honey Pluton)In a hilarious and chaotic episode, comedian Honey Pluton talks the "they/them to he/him pipeline," French parents, and the derogatory C-word (customer). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Honey on Instagram @honeypluton for info on his upcoming show dates. Also, listen to Honey's podcast "Up Good with Honey Pluton" and support him on Patreon. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find tr...
2025-01-0755 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGluten Intolerance & Building Queer Families (A New Year's Minisode)Babette and Ally do a little stream-of-conciousness reflecting on 2024. Thank you for spiraling with us all year! A new full episode will be out next Tuesday, 1/7/25. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.
2024-12-3116 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasFashion Club (w/ Pascal Stevenson)Musician Pascal Stevenson aka Fashion Club talks to us about writing her first album since transitioning, how getting sober helped her come out, and her taste in, well, fashion. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. The new Fashion Club album "A Love You Cannot Shake" is out now. Follow Pascal on Instagram @fashion.club.la. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts at...
2024-12-1745 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasTrans People are a Reflection of Nature (w/ Massima Bell & Dust Reid)Dust Reid and Massima Bell are the producers of the new album TRANSA, "a spiritual journey celebrating trans people." They talked to Ally and Babette about creating the album, compiling both covers and new work, and working with artists like Hunter Schafer and Sade. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. TRANSA is out now. Find more info at transa.world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast.
2024-12-0356 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Revolution is Horny (w/ Nori Reed)Ally & Babette get into some post-election catharsis, then our guest Nori Reed provides some much-needed laughter as she shares stories about growing into herself as both a trans woman and comedian. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Nori Reed on Instagram @norireed Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.
2024-11-191h 05
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasAll About Trans Surgeries (w/ Kayla McLaughlin)Content Warning (genital anatomy, surgeries). This is part 2 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode Kayla McLaughlin, a Physician Assistant and surgery education liaison, gets into nitty-gritty details about trans surgeries and what it looks like to get one, especially bottom surgeries like vaginoplasty and phalloplasty. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us...
2024-11-0551 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasAll About HRT (w/ Dr. Crystal Beal)TRIGGER WARNING (anti-trans healthcare bans, suicide, death threats): 8:52-10:22 This is part 1 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Beal (founder of Queer Doc) tells us all about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), how it's prescribed, and all the various ways it can help folks reach their transition goals. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Further reading as suggested by Dr...
2024-10-2250 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasBeing Trans on the Internet (w/ Charlotte McDonnell)Twitch streamer and YouTube star Charlotte McDonnell joins us to talk about digital footprint as a Trans Person on the Internet™, how taking a break from YouTube helped her get in touch with herself, and which video games are the most trans-coded. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Charlotte @coollike on Twitch and Instagram. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast , Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/epis...
2024-10-0847 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasRadicalizing the Rave (w/ Alima Lee)Artist and DJ Alima Lee talks about claiming Black femininity as a nonbinary person, how DJing helps with social anxiety, and how we can make club culture more accessible and equitable. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alima Lee on their Instagram @alima_lee and website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes
2024-09-2445 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGender Spiral LIVE at the Bell House (w/ Honey Pluton, Rose Dommu, Cherry Jaymes, & River Ramirez)We had a blast with Honey Pluton, Rose Dommu, Cherry Jaymes and River Ramirez at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY for our first East Coast live show! We talked all about our gender journeys, the trans community in New York, and sharing HRT on the Coney Island Ferris Wheel. Thanks to everyone who came out! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Honey's podcast "Up Good with Honey Pluton" wherever you listen, and find...
2024-09-101h 26
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasBonus Episode: Q&A w/ Ally & BabetteIt's a busy week at Gender Spiral HQ prepping for our live show at The Bell House in NYC on 8/29/24 (grab the last few tickets HERE before they sell out!). Although we don't have a regular episode for you this week, we hope you'll enjoy a sneak peak of the Q&A we recorded on Discord last year. Check out the full Q&A in video and audio form at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast ($5 tier and up)! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and check us out at genderspiralpod.com. And leave us a voicemail- we...
2024-08-2719 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasPisces are Psychic (w/ Alice Sparkly Kat)Astrologer and writer Alice Sparkly Kat tells us about coming out to their Chinese family, how gender manifests in the planets, and why queer people like astrology so much. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alice's writing and other work at alicesparklykat.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes
2024-08-1339 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasDance Music is a Queer Safe Space (w/ Daria Lourd)DJ Daria Lourd (Bored Lord) tells us about her musical background growing up in Memphis, how rave culture helped her explore her gender, and what lesbian signaling looks like as a trans woman (hint: caribeaners help). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Daria's work via her Instagram and Linktree. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes
2024-07-3039 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasInterdisciplinary Furby (w/ River Ramirez)Multi-talented artist and hilarious human River Ramirez joins us for a chat about their journey to androgyny, the intersection of activism and self-care, and the Christian rock band "Underoath." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out River's EP "Giving," their substack "River's World," and support them at patreon.com/PILE_OF_TEARS Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes
2024-07-1639 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThinking Outside the "Man Box" (w/ Thomas Page McBee)Writer Thomas Page McBee shares about his personal and professional journey examining and reimagining masculinity. Content warning for gun violence at timecodes 28:48 to 31:36. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Thomas' work at his website: https://www.thomaspagemcbee.com/ Check out Babette's 3D Virtual Walking Tour of West Oakland at: westoaklandyesterdaytodaytomorrow.com Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Find the transcript...
2024-07-0247 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Sands of Time (w/ Halo Perez-Gallardo)Gender Spiral TIME TRAVEL EDITION! Chef and restauranteur Halo Perez-Gallardo of Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson, NY talks to Ally about emotion, evolution, and good eats as they reflect on clips from the first time Ally interviewed them in 2020. Follow Lil' Deb's Oasis on Instagram Check out "Please Wait to Be Tasted: The Lil' Deb's Oasis Cookbook" Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes
2024-06-1844 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasBaddies Who Go to Church (w/ Bay Davis)Our FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 2(!) features a chat with poet, artist, model, and overall incredible human Bay Davis about Brujería, burnout, and building a new relationship with herself through spirituality. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Learn more about: Labor Community Strategy Center and Black Bloom Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
2024-06-0446 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasSEASON 2 OUT JUNE 4!We are back for season 2! Expect more meaningful, informative, and hilarious interviews about all things gender with the experts on the subject - trans and queer people - and more about the topics you've asked us to talk about. New episodes out biweekly starting Tuesday, June 4 - come Spiral with us! genderspiralpod.com @genderspiralpodcast
2024-05-3102 min
Gender RevealBONUS: Making Podcasts for Trans People (via Gender Spiral)Tuck speaks with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas way back on Trans Day of Snack 2023. It's a Gender Reveal x Gender Spiral crossover event! Find Gender Spiral at genderspiralpod.com as well as Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.
2024-01-0853 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGender Spiral Starter PackBabette and Ally reflect on Season 1 of Gender Spiral and listen to some highlights from past episodes. Thanks for spiraling with us! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow us on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-11-2837 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasMaking Podcasts for Trans People (w/ Tuck Woodstock)On a special gender-podcast crossover episode, Tuck Woodstock talks hosting their podcast Gender Reveal, creating Trans Day of Snacks, and naming themself after a Montana-based beer brand. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Gender Reveal wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know where to start, check out the starter packs on the Gender Reveal website. Follow Gender Reveal and Tuck on Instagram F...
2023-11-1449 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasTrans Hirstory (w/ Chris Vargas and David Frantz)Artist Chris Vargas and curator David Frantz of the Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art (MOTHA) talk LGBTQ archives, John Waters, and their new book, "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Preorder "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects" and find MOTHA on Instagram Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-10-3158 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasCoveralls and Clicky Shoes (w/ JT Green)Audio documentarian and artist JT Green talks workwear, exploring her gender through audio, and what makes a sound queer. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find JT on Instagram and her website Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-10-1743 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasQueer Friendship (w/ Chris Renfro)Actor Chris Renfro talks about feeling gender-fluid, binary "non-binary" roles in Hollywood, and their Gen Z bestie. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Chris on Instagram and their website, and set a reminder to check out their upcoming podcast "One of Us" with Finn Argus! Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-10-0344 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasF*ggot Renaissance (w/ James Tom)Comedian James Tom figures out their pronouns, talks the art of the 35-minute Grindr hookup, and shares about naviagating Hollywood as a transmasc twink. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find James on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-09-1952 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasThe Masc is In Your Brain, B*tch (w/ Jordan Underwood)Model Jordan Underwood talks confusing cat-callers, their alter ego Debbie, and what fat liberation could look like within the transmasc community. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Jordan on Instagram Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-09-0545 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasDungeons ;) Dragons and Drag (w/ Vico Ortiz)Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death) talks polyamory, exploring gender through drag, and the many skins they shed during the pandemic. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Vico on Instagram and TikTok Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-08-2248 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas"My Kid Sees Me" (w/ Asher Pandjiris)Content warning for eating disorders from 21:50-22:59 and from 24:52 to 30:08. This week, psychotherapist Asher Pandjiris talks growing up as a tomboy and their relationship to masculinity, parenting as a nonbinary person, and mental health hurdles that often overlap with gender dysphoria. Article: "Unpacking 'gender exploratory therapy,' a new form of conversion therapy" Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Asher on Instagram...
2023-08-1544 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasPirates, Vikings and Skateboarders (w/ Liv Hewson)Actor Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets, Santa Clarita Diet) talks their journey to top surgery, their queer literature recommendations, and Sam Reid in Interview with the Vampire. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-08-0846 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGrief Barbie (w/ Amie Morrison)This week, musician and friend of the show Amie Morrison talks transitioning in her 30s, how her marriage blossomed into a queer relationship, and exploring gender variance with her late best friend. Content warning: suicide and grief at 21:45-31:00 and 36:35-38:05. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Amie on Instagram and Spotify Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod...
2023-08-0144 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasUnmasking and re-MASCing (w/ Dr. Devon Price)Fresh out of top surgery, author Dr. Devon Price ("Unmasking Autism," "Laziness Does Not Exist") talks coming out as trans and autistic, the unsettling feeling of gender "success" and why autistic folks are more likely to be out as queer and trans. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Devon on Instagram Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com a...
2023-07-2553 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasI'm Not "a Queer BIPOC" (w/ Brontez Purnell)Writer and dancer Brontez Purnell tells us about his ill-fated pact with the sacred masculine, finding divine femininity in dance, and how gentrification and lack of knee cartilage have affected his love life. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Brontez on Instagram! Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-07-1833 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas"I'm Just a Woman" (w/ Roberta Colindrez)Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida, Fun Home) talks "Romy and Michele" skirts, getting they/them'd in a Target, and predicting that Ricky Martin was gay. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-07-1141 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasAggressively Feminine (w/ Persephone Valentine)Persephone Valentine talks drag, five minute gender hacks, and exploring one's gender through D&D and other RPGs. (TW: Disscusion of difficulties surrounding medical transition and gender affirming surgeries.) Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Persephone on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok @persephiroth, and watch her stream on Twitch! Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-07-0449 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasWait, I Think I'm Trans?? (w/ Jaylind Hamilton)Babette and Ally chat with artist and nutrition coach Jaylind Hamilton about tatooing, testosterone, and tending chickens. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Jaylind via thier Linktree Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genderspiralpod.com (not genderspiral.com- thanks for flagging that Ax on Speakpipe!) audiation.fm
2023-06-2732 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasA Liberated Black and Trans Future (w/ maya finoh)Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, "Gender Spiral" is a new podcast about all things gender. Through interviews with the experts on the topic, trans and queer people, we'll explore what it means to be a human in our gendered world. This week, Babette talks to their old friend and gender mentor maya finoh about cultural work, modeling, and their vision for a liberated future. Find maya on Instagram @savagexfatty Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok. genderspiralpod.com audiation.fm
2023-06-2037 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasGENDER SPIRAL LIVE (Feat. Naomi McPherson and E.R. Fightmaster)Most podcasts don't host a live show until like, season two. But we're not "most podcasts." After releasing our first episode, we threw a launch party and recorded an episode live at The Yard Theater in LA. Thanks to everyone who came out to the show, and a HUGE thanks to our guests Naomi McPherson (MUNA) and E.R. Fightmaster (Grey's Anatomy, Shrill)! Ally, Babette, Naomi and E.R. talk about corporate pride, being queer in the "industry" and getting gender envy from skater boys and Pete Wentz. Look out for the full video recording...
2023-06-1357 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasLesbian to T-Guy Pipeline (w/ Jacke Colquitt and River Butcher)Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a new podcast about all things gender. Through interviews with the experts on the topic, trans and queer people, we'll explore what it means to be a human in our gendered world. In the pilot episode, Ally and Babette chat about being trans in a steakhouse bathroom, Black Quantum Futurism, and the "lesbian to T-guy express." Featuring interviews with multi-disciplinary artist Jacke Colquitt and comedian River Butcher! Support us on Patreon! Find Jacke Colquitt on Instagram and Spotify Find R...
2023-06-0639 min
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasComing Soon: "Gender Spiral" with Ally Beardsley and Babette ThomasA sneak preview of the new podcast "Gender Spiral" hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas.
2023-05-0401 min