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Gender Spiral
Gender 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. ...
2025-07-29
1h 34
Gender Spiral
Money 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...
2025-07-15
1h 09
Gender Spiral
Gender Spiral Season 3 Trailer
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.
2025-07-10
02 min
Gender Spiral
Parenting 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...
2025-07-01
1h 11
Gender Spiral
Stream-of-Consciousness Chat w/ Ally & Babette
A 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...
2025-06-24
26 min
Gender Spiral
The 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...
2025-06-17
44 min
Gender Spiral
Reflecting 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...
2025-02-08
51 min
Gender Spiral
What 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...
2025-01-21
42 min
Gender Spiral
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones: Gender Without Boundaries
If 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...
2025-01-14
59 min
Gender Spiral
Anxiously 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...
2025-01-07
55 min
Gender Spiral
Gluten 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.
2024-12-31
16 min
Gender Spiral
Fashion 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...
2024-12-17
45 min
Gender Spiral
Trans 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.
2024-12-03
56 min
Gender Spiral
The 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.
2024-11-19
1h 05
Gender Spiral
All 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...
2024-11-05
51 min
Gender Spiral
All 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...
2024-10-22
50 min
Gender Spiral
Being 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...
2024-10-08
47 min
Gender Spiral
Radicalizing 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
2024-09-24
45 min
Gender Spiral
Gender 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...
2024-09-10
1h 26
Gender Spiral
Bonus Episode: Q&A w/ Ally & Babette
It'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...
2024-08-27
19 min
Gender Spiral
Pisces 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
2024-08-13
39 min
Gender Spiral
Dance 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
2024-07-30
39 min
Gender Spiral
Interdisciplinary 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
2024-07-16
39 min
Gender Spiral
Thinking 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...
2024-07-02
47 min
Gender Spiral
The 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
2024-06-18
44 min
Gender Spiral
Baddies 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
2024-06-04
46 min
Gender Spiral
SEASON 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
2024-05-31
02 min
Gender Reveal
BONUS: 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.
2024-01-08
53 min
Gender Spiral
Gender Spiral Starter Pack
Babette 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
2023-11-28
37 min
Gender Spiral
Making 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...
2023-11-14
49 min
Gender Spiral
Trans 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
2023-10-31
58 min
Gender Spiral
Coveralls 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
2023-10-17
43 min
Gender Spiral
Queer 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
2023-10-03
44 min
Gender Spiral
F*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
2023-09-19
52 min
Gender Spiral
The 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
2023-09-05
45 min
Gender Spiral
Dungeons ;) 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
2023-08-22
48 min
Gender Spiral
"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...
2023-08-15
44 min
Gender Spiral
Pirates, 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
2023-08-08
46 min
Gender Spiral
Grief 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...
2023-08-01
44 min
Gender Spiral
Unmasking 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...
2023-07-25
53 min
Gender Spiral
I'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
2023-07-18
33 min
Gender Spiral
"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
2023-07-11
41 min
Gender Spiral
Aggressively 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
2023-07-04
49 min
Gender Spiral
Wait, 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
2023-06-27
32 min
Gender Spiral
A 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
2023-06-20
37 min
Gender Spiral
GENDER 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...
2023-06-13
57 min
Gender Spiral
Lesbian 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...
2023-06-06
39 min
Gender Spiral
Coming Soon: "Gender Spiral" with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas
A sneak preview of the new podcast "Gender Spiral" hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas.
2023-05-04
01 min