What The Trans!?

On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on: The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better. School librarians facing complaining parents. FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures. The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services.  Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/transkidsdeservebetter?utm_term=5ZY43pkb7 References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112  

CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over:  The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession. A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event. Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter. The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review. And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111  

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Alyx and Leigh talk about: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Wes Streeting's decision to keep the Tory ban on puberty blockers. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> A court case over trans people's marriage rights in Japan. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Legal 'Losers Corner', featuring a Ms. Bailey and a Mr. Orwin... <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> An extended interview with Susie Green, former CEO of Mermaids and current leader of Anne Healthcare. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Recent accusations levelled at GenderGP for their working conditions, workplace culture and standards of care, among other things. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep110 <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> The election and the fallout from it. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> EHRC Consultation - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 | EHRC References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep109/ <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

To tide you all over until July 15th, we present Who The Trans?! Episode 3: The Giggle The final episode of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special dropped on December 9th 2023. It went in a creepy direction and had a twist at the end…  Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on this episode of Doctor Who, in Who The Trans?! This episode was released last year as part of our Patreon rewards. If you'd like to receive bonus content like this as it happens, subscribe to our Patreon where we've made an episode for each instalment of the most recent series of Doctor Who. https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  

On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about: Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC  And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East. Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/ References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108  

In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about: Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones. Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed! Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms. An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107  

Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass  

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and... <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs Walsh <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep106   <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

On this extremely chonky episode, Ashleigh and Alyx walk you through; Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation) Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a non-existent problem A poorly-sourced article about DIY HRT for trans people And part one of our deep dive into the Cass Review, mapping out some of the connections between the Cass team and figures in the American far-right, among other things. Featuring Dr Cal Horton, Dr Reubs Walsh and Dr Natacha Kennedy NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep105  

On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time. The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't) And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban <!-- /wp:list-item --> Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats <!-- wp:list-item --><!-- /wp:list-item --> Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?! <!-- wp:list-item --><!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep04   <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'. Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to... THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep103  

In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about:  Anti-trans legislation, as always! Updates on Nex Benedict Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep03    

On this week's episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons. A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student. A judge disciplined for his social media outburst to a trans person. And Alyx talks about her experiences at the recent protest outside the Royal College of General Practitioners. References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep102/  

In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Updates on anti-trans state legislation The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024 References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep02 Check our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk  

Our new episode! Sorry this one is so long (and yes, that's what she said) On this edition, our intrepid hosts talk about: The conversion therapy bill non-debate. The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more difficult, some might say unethically so... Kier Starmer's unfortunate views on trans women in sport. We go over what the trans community would see banished to Room 101 (the BBC one, not the George Orwell one) Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep101/  

In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024 The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart The blessed silver linings of hateful legislation A very special Episode 02 References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep01  

On this special edition of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge. House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance. Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own failures We discuss the exciting future of the show and make a big announcement!  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep100 Respond to the education consultation here! 

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The sentencing of the two teens found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey, featuring an interview with Jess O'Thomson <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep99/ <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} -->     <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex Wes Streeting. Nuff Said.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep98/  

On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The Hackney by-election A new hormone clinic for young people The EHRC (again) And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep97/  

On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx discuss; The new guidance for UK schools. Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess O'Thomson. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep96/

Who The Trans Episode 2! Wild Blue Yonder A new Doctor Who episode dropped on Saturday 16th December, something spookier and further than The Doctor and Donna had ever gone before! Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on the second episode of Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary specials, in Who The Trans?! Episodes of Who the Trans?! are released early for our Patreon supporters! https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  

Who the Trans?! Episode 1: The Star Beast! Check out the early release on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-trans-1-star-93693896?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link On the 25th November, The Star Beast was released. And in it was the largest trans representation in the show's 60 years history! Listen in to Alyx and Ben talk about and excitedly nerd out over the special in our brand new podcast series Who The Trans?!. The first Who The Trans?! episode will be released after the BBC releases the final episode of the 60th anniversary special series.

On this surprise episode, Ashleigh & Alyx go over; Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable. An update on Sarah Jane Baker. The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the House of Commons. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep95/  

On this episode, Alyx & Ashleigh talk about. For Women Scotland's court case Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep94/  

On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx bring the news of: New hope for the conversion therapy ban. The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker. ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims. Alyx talks about her time at the TransLucent conference. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep93/

On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about; The still awaited conversion therapy ban. The EHRC and allegations of bullying Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work out what the government intend to do with their upcoming official school's guidance.

On this mini episode, Alyx and Ashleigh encourage you, dear listener, to engage with NHS England's latest consultation. The team (and others) have put together an article along with a list of resources we used to do so. Please do check this out if you're unsure how to approach your own consultation response. Our article: https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ Abigail Thorn's Article: https://transwrites.world/nhs-england-is-proposing-to-ban-puberty-blockers/

On this episode, Ashleigh & Alyx talk about; Michelle's departure from the show The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies

On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx (a different Alyx this time, not Alex) talk about  - Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill - The International Chess Federation's transphobic new guidance -  Free Sarah Jane Baker and Trans Pride Manchester! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep90/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this episode -  - We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage - We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better - And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil and Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep88/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This podcast has been a thing for FIVE YEARS To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed On this episode - We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan) interviews us about doing this thing for half a decade References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep87/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had one job: To protect human rights. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> When it comes to trans people they have arguably failed. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> On this podcast we go over the history of the EHRC and how it went from being pretty good on trans issues to dancing to the anti-trans tune of the government. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Also: Anti-trans fascist Florida governor has announced his run for the US presidency. Nothing about that was good. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep86/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> Big podcast. Big news. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go through his initial report and see how right he really is (spoiler: he is very right) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> We talk to Trans Safety Network director Jess O'Thomson about the UN expert's findings and the future of the Trans Safety Network <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> And last (but REALLY not least) we chatted to YouTuber Soulbunni about racism in the leftist/trans creator space and what you should be doing to support Black trans creators. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Really important that you go through the references for this one. Got a lot of important stuff there. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep85/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> The Equality and Human Rights commission has said it is seriously worth considering allowing discriminating against trans people in regards to single sex spaces. This comes after Rishi Sunak has promised to review the Equality Act. This is a fight we cannot lose. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Here is how to fight back, and also all the info you may need: https://whatthetrans.com/ep84/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> This episode of What The Trans contains frank discussions about transphobic violence and deaths by suicide. In this episode we discuss: - The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman who was co-erced into detransitioning in Saudi Arabia <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> - The government has responded to the Brianna Ghey petition <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> - We go through the best trans movies coming up this year! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep83 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this episode: - Nicola Sturgeon is out, but who could replace her and what does that mean for Scottish gender recognition? - Kemi Badenoch (boo-hiss) is grilled by MPs and gives updates on the government's worrying plans for gender recognition and the mythical conversion practices ban. - We tell the strange story of a trans woman being (allegedly...we don't like getting sued) lied about in the Daily Mail - We talk to Labour MP Nadia Whittome about allyship, whether trans people can trust Keir Starmer and what she believes her party should be doing for trans liberation. References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep82 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

A podcast description that also serves as a content warning. - We discuss the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey and the communities response. -We talk about the open letter GIDS staff released - And Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, putting Gender Recognition Reform in Scotland in doubt. References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep81 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Activist, author and critic Roz Kaveny has done everything. She has campaigned for trans equality with the Gay Liberation Front, attended the first London Pride and she even worked on the parliamentary forum that made the equality act and the gender recognition act things that exist. We talked to her for an hour about her life. Also: We cover the Scottish trans prisoner drama! We talk about Trump's terrifying plans for trans people! And Finland has done a wonderful thing! https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> The UK's government have really surpassed themselves this time. Weeks after the Scottish parliament voted through actual reform for trans people, Westminster blocked it. We break down everything you need to know. We also talk: A trans inclusive conversion therapy ban has been announced <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The Good Law Project case against NHS waiting times stumbles. References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep79 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

On this pod - Scottish Gender Recognition update: Will Scotland beat Westminster? - Twitch allows the LGB Alliance to get donations (and then u-turns) - We talk about the victims of the Colorado Springs mass shooting - And we go through the biggest storys of 2022. References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep78 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this pod - A brief report covering the horrific mass shooting at an LGBT venue in Colorado Springs - An indepth look at what can be learned from a massive healthcare survey of trans people by Transactual UK - We talk with an expert on voice training about how to change up how you sound. References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep77 https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this pod: - New PM Rishi Sunak and the NHS sound terrifying - Scotland's gender recognition reform passes stage 1! - Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil speak on why they do what they do - The English Collective of Prostitutes speak to why they were protesting in London recently - And trans folks protest the LGB Alliance, which they should References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep76/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this pod - Mermaids have had the month from hell. What did they do wrong? - Government ministers just cannot shut up about us. - A lot of trans people came out during COVID lockdowns. We talk to two pandemic egg smashers. - Eddie Izzard runs for office. Does that matter? References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep75/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

On this pod - The press make a mountain out of a trans related NHS molehill. - We talk to Philosophy Tube's own Abigail Thorn about her new play - Ashleigh spent a month in the hospital References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep74/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

CN: Cultural genocide, extremist governments, authoritarianism, racism, LGBT phobia, dystopia, Fascism This bi-week: Things get dark. The UK Goverment has pushed through four bills that really change how the UK works, and not in a good way. Also the US is having a dark turn also. Researcher, writer and academic Brynn Tannehill talks to us about the alarming future the states face. This episode is a rough one. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep73/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Look at this! We made another podcast that is mostly on time! This bi-week: Michelle gets approached by the Daily Mail The government bins trans people from the conversion therapy ban: we report from the massive protest from London And Ashleigh talks to trans history expert Felix Moore about the mighty April Ashley. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep72/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This episode contains references to rape and cultural genocide, specifically about GRT communities. On this episode Ashleigh talks about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. We talk about the first trans MP and the strangest coming out that we have ever seen. And we talk to Percy from LGBT Traveller Pride about how the new policing bill is the worst. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep71/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This episode: Politicians hilariously fail to stick us in the wrong prisons! (Can a prison ever be right?) Far right goons are taking blockers to fight COVID. Yes, really. And we talk to writer and researcher Felix Moore about how none of this anti-trans 'feminism' crap is new. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep70/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: The BBC did bad so Michelle went to MANY PROTESTS The government's conversion therapy ban doesn't ban conversion therapy? We talk about kink because, you gotta for the 69th episode And Michelle stole an award from a child. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep69/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we explain why we were gone so long. But more importantly, we went and talked to a trans man who is stuck in the kafkaesque asylum nightmare in the UK. If you want to know the real story when it comes to how the immigration system treats people...listen to this right now. https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

No we aren’t dead This week: - Michelle covers the anti-LGB Alliance protest outside their garbage conference! - Pride in Surrey speaks out against transphobic police commissioner! - A trans woman (the hilarious Jen Ives) gets treated like garbage by LGB Alliance randoms! - Michelle chats to the Transgender action block about the importance of protesting bellends References: https://bit.ly/319r0X3 https://www.Whatthetrans.com https://www.linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Big episode We cover Trans Pride London featuring Hollyoak's Ki Griffin, YouTube's Abigail Thorn and Kae Tempest We get a government document that shows Dr Michael Brady was not the reason GRA reform was binned (as well as showing that this Government suck even more than we thought) And we look at how the UK media's transphobia has enabled the far right as well as going over the Wi Spar horror show References: https://bit.ly/2TRZQRa https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

So this is a weird episode We finish our chat with Christine Burns! We talk Stonewall founding with Lord Michael Cashman! We dissect Liz Truss's latest nonsense! We get angry over the government ignoring Non-Binary people! And Michelle gets in Graham Linehan's head! https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week there is TOO MUCH NEWS The EHRC are called out by LGBT Orgs! A court case in Northern Ireland is COMPLICATED! Trans masculine surgeries halted on the NHS! And we talk with trans activist legend Christine Burns about how Coronation Street helped advance trans rights in the 90's! (As well as LOADS of other stuff). References: https://bit.ly/3u6QJrO https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we chat to Stonewall CEO Nancy Kelley about media lies, the LGB Alliance gaining charity status, conversion therapy and the biggest myths about Stonewall (#StonewallDeepState). We also cover the latest developments from Parliament's GRA reform inquiry! References: https://bit.ly/2RROziF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: Government finds a way to make cutting the price of a gender recognition certificate suck. Thousands of non-binary people demand recognition. YET MORE GC NIGHTMARES IN THE COURTS And we speak to the AMAZING Trans Safety Network and an artist who is taking over Cardiff! References: https://bit.ly/3eszRrd https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

CN: Abuse, child abuse, transphobia, references to transphobic organisations and 'thought leaders' and one audio clip of Posie fucking Parker. Michelle breaks down what emotional abuse is and how transphobia enables it. If you have been effected by the issues raised on this podcast please go here for more information: https://bit.ly/32EMzfF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: - The Bell V Tavistock decision has been significantly undone! - Arkansas does it's own Bell V Tavistock only far worse! - Working life for trans people exposed! - We discuss microaggressions FROM SOCIETY - And Michelle talks about telling Dave Chappelle to go f**k himself (he deserved it). References: https://bit.ly/3s41Wsc https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

The UK Government has abused trans people for the last 12 months. People need to know what they have done. Please share this everywhere. https://www.whatthetrans.com/the-uk-government-has-abused-trans-people-for-a-year/

This was the news week that never ended. 3 hero's quit government advisory committee to protest anti-LGBT nonsense! Transphobic trouble from the House of Lords! Fairplay For Women SUCK! And we break down the latest on the Census with Census Engagement Manager Adam Dale! References: https://bit.ly/3lch8lx https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we have something very different: a whole other show! What The Trans: Nights is our new monthly podcast that is available to patrons now and will be made available to everyone in 6 months! On this episode, we tell our coming out stories and fight anti-semitism by sharing the contents of our desks! Also it is the census! Click the link below for more info! References: https://bit.ly/3q8WTFX Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we talk to two amazing cisgender allies who have stood up for the trans community in very cool ways. Grace Petrie, folk singing, transphobia slaying guitar god & David Paisley, LGB Alliance botherer and actor on BBC Scotlands River City! References: https://bit.ly/3r4lsp7 Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Last week we talked the legal ramifications of the Bell V Tavistock puberty blocker bull....AHEM... so this week we talk to people effected on the ground. We talk to trans youths, a parent and the folks at GenderGP. References: https://bit.ly/3qvtSWa Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Everything is terrible. The High Court has ruled that under 16's are incapable of giving consent to puberty blockers. This week: We examine the Bell/Mrs A vs Tavistock judgement. We look at how religious extremist hate groups may have influenced the decision. We talk to the Good Law Project's Jolyon Maugham about their Trans legal defence fund and their plans for fighting this judgement. And Ashleigh is sick and Michelle owns two Tamagotchis. References: https://bit.ly/2N8FnUA Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

So this was a bad news week. But whilst it is so easy to hate certain cisgender people (f**k you Liz Truss) Michelle and Ashleigh reach out to some astonishing cisgender allies! This week we talked to Josie Long and Owen Jones about how they became aware of trans issues, why all is not lost at the Guardian and why Michelle should make another podcast about terrible video game movies! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/331FO8S http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

WE ARE BACK After an extended break Michelle and Ashleigh return to grumble about cis people. Are we sick of them? With Shaira Bambi Choudhury (UK Civil Service) and Ciara Murphy (Co-founder of Mindline Trans+). Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35Je2iV http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  

This week Michelle hands the keys to the show over to Diamond Stylze (Marsha's Plate) as she chats with fellow US black trans people Josephine, Felix and Yannick Taylor (Conversations With The Priestess) as well as UK activist and campaigner Nim Ralph (co-founder QTIPOC London) about Black Lives Matter, police brutality, white supremacy and finding solace in cooking. Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3h7BdXE http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> WELCOME TO WHAT THE PRIDE!? We are doing a pride! All through June we will have panels, music and speeches aiming to fill the pandemic pride gap. This week, Michelle is joined by guest co-host Casey Explosion as we host a panel of trans and non-binary parents! Also, we cover how to enjoy Harry Potter despite the author's bigotry, developments in Hungary and how you can help Black Lives Matter! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3cmUJMh http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> To celebrate our 50th episode as a podcast thing Michelle and Ashleigh spill the beans from behind the scenes after two years of accidentally find themselves on the front lines of the UK's never-ending transphobic shit-fit. Also... The Daily Mail and The Times lie about trans women sexually assaulting cis women in prisons AGAIN. And face no consequences AGAIN. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Aimee Stephens, the trans woman who could well be the catalyst for nationwide trans discrimination protections in the US has sadly passed away. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Michelle talks to JessInLond0n about the app she created that is helping COVID-19 patients see their loved ones in hospital Michelle then wipes her face of tears and talks to Chay from Trans Actual about their new online resource that hopes to fight back against misinformation about the transgender community! Thank you for an amazing two years! LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2z9w9Rn http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week Michelle and Ashleigh chat to Asha and Haven, a trans woman and an agender person who are former members of an anti-trans hate movement ("gender critical feminists"). We ask them: How do trans people become anti-trans? What did they experience when they were inside? How did they escape? Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2AnalSD http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week: We talk to Coffee Spoonie (they/she, @coffeespoonie) and Shash (she/her, @itsShash1) about being trans, disabled, under lockdown, and how suddenly institutions are doing #AccessibilityForAbleds which they wouldn't do for disabled folks before Covid-19! (Hashtag by Kate McWilliams @kateandcrps) And Liz Truss says that a project tackling transphobic bullying "isn't government policy." Excellent! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35F9jwW whatthetrans.com twitter.com/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> COVID-19 is claiming lives all over the world and the UK is all set to have the highest death toll in Europe. So what did Women & Equalities minister Liz Truss announce whilst speaking to a Parliamentary committee? Guess. Just guess. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We talk to Dr. Ruth Pearce (Spectra Trans Learning Project) and Susie Green (CEO of Mermaids) for their take on an announcement that is as terrifying as it is vague from the UK government. References: https://bit.ly/2VM7fzX whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> This week: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What to do if you are in lockdown with an abuser. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What are the Gender Identity Clinics doing during all this? <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> And Michelle & Ashleigh are joined by their new producer (and Steam Curator) Jo Ross-Barrett to talk video games to play whilst stuck at home that have PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN IT! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Check out Jo's Steam Curator page: https://bit.ly/2Vm1R69 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> Info links: https://bit.ly/2xKfG5p Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak https://whatthetrans.com http://patreon.com/whatthetrans http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> BONUS CIS ALLIES FROM THE VAULTS! As we finish restructuring behind the scenes, please enjoy our interviews with amazing cisgender allies Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, The Crystal Maze), Susie Green (Mermaids CEO), and Neville Southall (Former goalkeeper for Wales and Everton and equality campaigner!) JOIN OUR LONELINESS BATTLING DISCORD: discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2XHPEtY twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

This week, due to being thoroughly exhausted by lockdown-based nonsense as well as bringing in new staff to help this thing become bigger, better and amazing, we took a week off to recharge and rebuild. BUT WE HAVE NOT LEFT YOU HANGING! We have dragged out from the vaults our interviews with amazing cisgender allies Oliver Thorn (Philosophy Tube), Linda Riley (DIVA Magazine publisher), Dr Adrian Harrop (LGBT campaigner and NHS doctor/hero) and Amelia Abraham (Dazed Media)! Enjoy! JOIN OUR LONELINESS BATTLING DISCORD: discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2V0Ia3H twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans

We didn't want to do the first half of this show, but the Mail on Sunday has continued being awful, the LGB Alliance don't appear to have noticed that there is a global pandemic on and the pandemic is being used as an excuse to kill democracy and trans equality in Hungary. But to cheer everyone up after that, Michelle chats to comedian and creator of Comedy Central's TRANSACTION Jordan Grey about how to make lockdown go super weird! References: https://bit.ly/3aG2UTT Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans  

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> You know what is going on and it is all a bit much so we bunkered down and spoke to the amazing Ica Nienz (Isolation Collective), Sabah Choudrey (Trans Pride Brighton/"reluctant activist") and Kate Glanfield (Trans Gloucester) because honestly, what else were we gonna do? <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Volunteer for the NHS! GO HELP SOME VULNERABLE PEOPLE! - https://www.goodsamapp.org/nhs Our brand-spanking new loneliness busting Discord server! - discord.gg/X2GJSak <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> References: https://bit.ly/2UFgJLs <!-- /wp:paragraph --> patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com

The I Paper has reported that sources in the Government have said that GRA reform has been postponed indefinitely. Here are Michelle's thoughts. Original piece: https://bit.ly/2xREOH2 Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/X2GJSak  

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> We are back from our break! This week: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Transphobes do the transphobia thing in the UK parliament on International Women's Day! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Allies do the ally thing in the UK parliament because they are awesome! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We barely mention Coronavirus! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> And Ash and Michelle break down the latest Guardian transphobic nonsense! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We have opened a discord server to fight loneliness during the pandemic, join here! discord.gg/X2GJSak <!-- /wp:paragraph --> References: https://bit.ly/39ZSz4F whatthetrans.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> Trans kids are being targeted by Republican lawmakers! Should we be concerned? We talk to Molly Woodstock (Gender Reveal podcast) and Cassius Adair (Transcripts podcast) to find out! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Also: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Graham Linehan spreads hate on news night...hilariously. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We talk to the Labour Campaign for Trans Rights. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is bamboozled into meeting the LGB Alliance. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> And Michelle has ADHD! References: https://bit.ly/39G0weR whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans tumblr.com/whatthetranspod <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

This week: Intersex people have so much common ground with trans people, we should support each other! Ash & Meesh talk to intersex trans woman Diana James and intersex activist Izzy MacCallum about what is going on for intersex folks We analyse the Labour leadership contest candidates! And Ashleigh is basically a secret agent. References: whatthetrans.com/ep-39 Facebook.com/whatthetrans Twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week: Michelle talks to Felix and Jo Ross-Barrett about being autistic and being non-binary! Transphobes are on the march in Scotland! Celebrities are coming out all over the place! And anti-trans group The LGB Alliance...released a single? Jesus christ.... Link & references: https://bit.ly/2FXbvUb twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week: The press has published easily debunkable lies (again...) We talk trans and non-binary people WINNING AT THINGS! And we talk to Jennie Kermode from Trans Media Watch about how, and even if trans and non-binary people should  Links & references: https://bit.ly/2R8OrHl We now have a Patreon to help us cover costs! Like what we do? Throw a quid our way! Patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

Screw "royalty," there is only one queen this Christmas and she is Ashleigh! Here is her Christmas message for the trans community! Merry Christmas everyone! Helplines open TODAY: LGBT Switchboard 0300 3300630 www.switchboard.lgbt (for the instant messaging service) Switchboard Brighton 01273 204050 info@switchboard.org.uk https://www.switchboard.org.uk/ LGBT Foundation 0345 3303030 www.lgbt.foundation Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week we are joined by Vic Parsons (PinkNews.co.uk gender & identity reporter) to commiserate over more Tory rule. We talk: How do we report on this? Why is everyone in the media lying about trans issues? Can there be too much cheese? Also we talk JK Rowling's heel turn against the trans community, more equality act attacks and Scotland having ANOTHER GRA reform consultation. Links & references: https://bit.ly/34Nq6vK twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week To cushion the blow of the worst goddam election result, we put together an hour of tales about trans heroes and how you can keep it together for the fights to come! Also: Graham Linehan could win "d**k of the year"! Big dictionary names "They" as their word of the year! Marvel comics FINALLY gets a trans superhero (sort of). Links & references: https://bit.ly/2sj8iLp Facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com  

This week (and every week till someone stops us): India has a bad trans bill! Christie Elan-Cane could get us X gender markers in passports! We chat with Helen Belcher, Liberal Democrat candidate for Chippenham and maybe the UK's first trans MP! And can pigeons be friends? Links & References: https://bit.ly/2PiHuCz twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This...week (we are weekly now!) The manifestos are out! Which parties suck the least? Michelle grills LGBT Labour, Lib Dem Jasmine Josephine and trans campaigner/author/legend Christine Burns for their take on this general election nonsense. And Ashleigh really, really, REALLY needs you not to vote tory. Seriously. READ THE MANIFESTOS FOR YOURSELF: https://bit.ly/2rCcDZs twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

It is the spooky season, so Ash talks magic, queers and witches! Former minister appears to reveal the results of the gender recognition act consultation. Why didn't anyone else report this? A General election is coming: who shouldn't you vote for? And a Stonewall founder is attacking the trans community! We talk to Stonewall founders Lisa Power and Duncan Campbell for their take! Links and references: https://bit.ly/2PzSxJl twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week: Gender recognition act reform is being abandoned? Voter ID laws may be a thing soon! A summary of all the events at the US Supreme court! We talk to Theo Hendrie (YouTuber) and May Bowen (podcaster on Nuanced Nonsense) about why anti-non-binary sucks and you should cut it out! And why the hell are transphobes organizing a margarine boycott?   Links and references: https://bit.ly/32uhOrZ twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week-   We go deep into the US Supreme Court's upcoming LGBT employment discrimination hearings. The UK has decided to list a Dad as a Mum for no good reason! Brexit is...well, you know. The Times is awful! Again! And Ashleigh plays Untitled Goose Game! Notes & References - https://bit.ly/31PHRcW twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

We are back! On this episode: Trans+ Pride London happened and was great! Manchester pride happened and it was less than great! Travis Alabanza speaks! Brexit is...guuuuh Michelle and Ashleigh talk doing job things whilst trans! And Michelle went to a uni reunion! Links and references: https://bit.ly/2m3glIO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week: The press appoints a new guy to regulate them...because that's how it works apparently... Andrew Gilligan goes to Downing Street! Gay Star News closes! We talk about the ins and outs of the equality act with Tara Hewitt! We talk about domestic abuse with veteran academic and refuge worker Diana James! And Michelle reveals an awkward childhood crush! Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2YEMQjj twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This by-week: Boris Johnson is the prime minister, what does this mean for trans equality? We talk about Hacked Off's report on media transphobia! We talk IPSO's response to media transphobia! And Michelle reports from Trans Pride Brighton and talks to Caroline Lucas (Green Party MP for Brighton & Hove), Laura Kate Dale and MANY MANY MORE!  We are looking for researchers! Apply here!: https://bit.ly/32ADseX Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2ybmPsa twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

Michelle and Ashleigh report from Sparkle 2019! We talked hate crime with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester! We talked music with Alex Valentine and Husk! We talk shop with the amazing trans team at the LGBT Foundation! AND SO MUCH MORE! We are looking for a researcher! Apply here!: https://bit.ly/32ADseX Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2XWC3eO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This by-week: Michelle covers all the Pride shenanigans London! Shadow Women & Equalities Minister Dawn Butler tells us how the Government has failed trans people! Billy Porter (Pose) tells us about Season 2 AND why he loves London! Annie Wallace (Hollyoaks) talks Pride in London! Lady Phyll explains why UK Black Pride is important! We also talk to Callum Henderson (Pride in London), Diana James, Didi Rossi (Queer Strike!), Kenny Ethan Jones, Nate Ethan Watson, Tajah Hamilton (Stonewall) and Wazana Sinyangwe (Movement for Justice) Links & References: https://bit.ly/32h4VlA Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This by-week: Scotland caves and delays trans rights reform pending another consultation! The Dems DIDN'T block the trans military ban! The Times are STILL being sued! Who will be worse, Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt? ...and Michelle and Ashleigh take stock after a year's podcasting! Links & References: https://bit.ly/2YgB76f Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week, we are joined by Peri Jones who helps us break down Trump, Trans Rights, ICE, trans women of colour murders and border horrors. Also - Julie Bindel preaches hate in Scotland! Feat Rosie Russel! The Vatican announces that trans people suck! Feat Zachius Snape! Munroe Bergdorf gets screwed over! Music from The Spirits! References and links: https://bit.ly/2FbzVcD Like our podcast? You will love our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week - We talk to Natasha Devon, Sue Perkins, Baroness Liz Barker, Adam Conover, Neville Southall, Rachelle Foster and Susie Green about allyship! - We talk to Paul O'Grady and Stephen Fry for 2 seconds! - We talk to Nicola Adams about trans women in sport! - We cover the LGBT Awards 2019 - We talk to Dr Webberley about her trans clinic being UNDER ATTACK - AND SO MUCH MORE! Links and references: https://bit.ly/2M2b157 Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com PLEASE THROW MONEY AT OUR GOFUNDME gofundme.com/whatthetrans

This bi-week - Caster Semenya! US Supreme Court dissected! Brazil needs help! Trans woman sues The Times! - 16 beautiful songs by 16 amazing trans music creators! - Joined in the bedroom by Husk! All links and references are here: https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184735819785/episode-21-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com Please donate to our GoFundMe! GoFundMe.com/WhatTheTrans

This bi-week - LGBT news outlet lets bigots write for them! - American trans people are going through some stuff - We talk to Linda Riley (Diva magazine), Dr Adrian Harrop, Amelia Abraham (Dazed) and Olly Thorn (PhilosophyTube) about being cis and supporting trans people! All links and references are here: https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184438211805/episode-20-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week - Homophobes protest schools! - Brexit is coming (maybe?) - Michelle heads over to the BFI LGBT film festival to talk to the directors of Trans Millitary, Call her Ganda and many more! All links and references are here: https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183925085810/episode-19-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

- (Possibly) Transphobic gyms? - GRA reform confusion! - America is the worst! - We talk race, racism and being a trans guy with Jackson King! All links and references are here: https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183599221830/episode-18-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

- Trans panic on hospital wards! (Debunked) - Trans panic in prisons! (Debunked) - Tales from trans history including a trans spy from the 1700s and a stealth trans pop star in the 60s! - Ashleigh moves house! - Michelle goes to the dentist!   Episode notes - https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183297677125/episode-17-notes-and-references   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week’s transgender content comes live from the LGBT Foundation in Manchester where Ash and Meesh will teach you how to start your very own podcast! Also this bi-week: Terfs go on tour! Janelle Monae is incredible! Ian Huntley ISN’T trans! and Scotland can’t agree on how to count trans people. Episode links: https://bit.ly/2IcK4d7 Like the pod? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week: - Ashleigh returns to the podcasting fold! - Meesh and Ash talk to Alis, a non-binary trans girl from Brazil who talks about life under fascist jair bolsonaro - Terfs go on tour with the far right! - Hbomberguy bashes Graham Linehan with DONKEY KONG Episode links and references: https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/182428484600/episode-15-links-and-references Like our pod? You will love our social media! whatthetranspod.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans    

Things get real this bi-week as Michelle tells the story of the fights with her mind, the fights with the department of works and pensions, and the fights with the national press! Links and sources Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! whatthetrans.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans

We all know that the royal family is quite silly, so here is a far better alternative Christmas message for the transgender community!   Merry Christmas everyone!   Helplines: LGBT Switchboard 0300 3300630 www.switchboard.lgbt (for the instant messaging service) LGBT Foundation 0345 3303030 www.lgbt.foundation   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans

Michelle finds herself alone on the pod as Ashleigh takes a well deserved break. Does Michelle have some kind of breakdown? Is she able to handle the pressure? Well...listen to the show and find out...(spoilers - Michelle nailed it). This bi-week: We got our first professional boxer! Lesbians unite to show the trans community their love! Michelle spends a lot of time talking about less conventional orgasms! (Hi Michelle’s mum!) and the main story: Graham Linehan is a danger to the trans community and must be stopped! Here is the link Michelle mentioned in the episode (CONTENT WARNING, CONTAINS TRANSPHOBIA AND IDIOTS): https://youtu.be/xTXDLT3p1pM?t=2197   If you like our podcast, you will LOVE our social media accounts! Check us out at: twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans

Meesh & Ash have mixed feelings about trans day of remembrance! A well respected doctor believes anime causes transness! Ru Paul! Super Girl! Jake Graf! Follow us on the socials: twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans

As the Americas struggle with new forms of Fascism taking root, Ash and Meesh go back in time to 1930’s Germany to learn about how a gaggle of science queers made shop above a sex museum and lead the way on trans healthcare...until...Nazis...   Also: TRUMP IS A NIGHTMARE BRAZIL IS IN TROUBLE MICHELLE KISSED A PROMINENT CONSERVATIVE POLITICIAN   Follow us on: Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans

...we are so tired... The gender recognition act consultation has brought the fires of hell down on the trans community... ...but Meesh and Ash emerge from the flames regardless to pod the s@#! out of everything.   This bi-week: Trump is coming for us! Bike racing is a thing we have to talk about now! And...oh god we are tired...just going to lie down for a bit...  

GREETINGS!! This bi-week Meesh and Ash are joined by Cass Smith, trans advocacy officer for the LGBT Foundation to discuss the GRA consultation, bad people with dumb billboards and the most convoluted Sabrina the Teenage Witch remake ever.

This bi-week Michelle and Ashleigh go to the talkies and are horrified at how much film makers want to examine trans people’s junk.   This episode contains spoilers for the following movies:   A fantastic woman The Danish Girl 3 Generations Boy Meets Girl Boys don’t cry Trans America Tangerine Normal  

This bi-week, Meesh and Ash get real about dating. SPOILER ALERT - dating whilst trans is a nightmare. Also this episode: Why is everyone losing their minds over trans people? Is Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria coming for YOUR kids? Michelle considers a political career, & Ashleigh looks after Michelle’s sanity!

This bi-week: Transphobes ruin stickers Michelle says a bunch of things that will be edited out of context Ashleigh sings a bit America has a transgender major political candidate! How in the holy hell are there transgender transphobes and WHY THE WHAT? And who should be allowed to have sex with Alex Jones (spoiler...nobody....for their own safety)      

This bi-week, Morgan M Page (writer, artist and created of the Out From the Vaults podcast) gives me us a lesson on the almost forgotten history of trans people. Also: The TERFs have spoiled witchcraft AND stickers! The medical establishment announces something incredibly obvious! And Kate Bornstein is fantastic!

This bi-week, Ash and Michelle go to the seaside to eat ice cream, shout at cis people and fly flags for trans pride Brighton! Inside this content module we discuss: ScarJo finally doing the righ thing. Schools finally saying it is OK to be LGBT! Why Supergirl is fantastic Why Trans pride is amazing. We are also joined by Trans Pride Brighton founders Sarah Savage and Sabah Choudrey who give us the inside scoop on what it is like to be incredible and the reality of gifting the community with our own pride!

Pride month is happening and so are we. This biweek we have a special, bumper, extended episode that contains tales of queer from all across the British land mass, including: Ashleigh getting called to Downing Street Michelle getting Pokémon mansplained to her in a dark room That time when a bunch of nitwits let a hate group lead pride

This week: The UN announces that we aren’t crazy anymore! Emmerdale adds a trans dude to their show! The press lies! And Michelle and Ash hatch a plan to give male fish breasts!

A new podcast approaches... Being trans is amazing, but every now and then we as a group face challenges that most will never have to think about. But fear not! Michelle and Ashleigh are here to dissect the latest trans news with knives, hammers and wits. This week, how Section 28 sucked, why England should be boycotting the World Cup and why Squarespace will never, ever sponsor us.