Best Trans Oral History Podcasts (2024)

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S5E12 - Firsts Vol.5: The Art of Cruising 1:14:13

4h ago1:14:13

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. These days, thanks to technology, it’s easier than ever to hook up; but no app can provide the rush you feel when you lock eyes with someone in person and you know, without any verbal communication, that there is a mutual interest. In this episode, our interviewees share first-time stories of cruising as …

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S5E11 - Spilling Tea, 2024 Pride Edition 1:14:39

21d ago1:14:39

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Let’s end Pride 2024 with a bang! For this episode, Dave is taking a break from his series on First Times and he’s selected a few of his favorite moments when interviewees shared profound thoughts about queerness, community, identity and, of course, there are a lot of things to say about sex. So put your …

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Kate Davoli is a Polyamorous Presbyterian 1:12:12

19d ago1:12:12

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In 2017, Kate Davoli (they/them, MDiv) was dismissed from the ordination process for being polyamorous. In spite of this heartache, they have remained steadfastly part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Listen — or read along in the transcript — as Kate recalls the events leading up to & following their dismissal; ponders what we learn about God thr…

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S5E10 - Firsts Vol.4: Internet Hookups 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. There’s a tendency to devalue first times that come as a result of the internet. There’s no meet-cutes; no love at first sight. The getting-to-know-you window happens on your device. Most of them are one-offs we will never see ever again. But, like it or not, this is the way most of us find first time par…

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One Lesbian Experience in Calgary, Canada 23:32

1M ago23:32

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You might have thought being gay in Canada would be a much better experience, but as it turns out for Aime Hutton of Calgary, there are some similarities to the United States LGBTQA+ experience. In this episode, she tells her story of coming out, finding herself and ultimately giving back to the community. She's a busy woman trying to make things b…

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Interview of Davey Davis 1:12:48

2M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Interview of Eliot Duncan for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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S5E9 - Firsts Vol.3: High School Hookups, Part 2 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. As I was editing this second high school hookup episode, I realized that many of the stories I have collected over the years have striking similarities. People who grew up thousands of miles apart, often in different decades, had coming of age experiences that had a lot in common. So I decided to create a…

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S5E8 - Firsts Vol.2: High School Hookups, Part 1 1:18:18

2M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. For queer people, our sexuality is not something that just switches on one day. It reveals itself over time - usually during adolescence - and the experience is often internal and private. Our first explorations into physical intimacy with other people often serve as a kind of test to see if we like it an…

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Interview of Eliot Duncan 1:20:13

3M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Interview of Eliot Duncan for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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S5E7 - Firsts Vol.1: First Crush 40:30

5M ago40:30

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Who was your first crush? That first intense infatuation with someone special? A famous actor? A singer? An Athlete? Or was it someone you knew like another student at your school, a hot neighbor or a teacher who gave you extra attention? Whoever it was, first crushes are often the first indication that w…

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Transgender Refugees: A Mother's Fight for Her Trans Teenagers' Lives 27:10

5M ago27:10

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In this powerful episode of the "Gay in America" podcast, a Tennessee mother of two transgender teens shares her compelling journey of resilience and determination. Faced with the harsh reality of anti-trans bias in Tennessee, Jessica found herself at the forefront of a culture war, navigating the challenges of acceptance, understanding, and suppor…

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S5E6 - Sex Ed Vol.3: Mastering "Self-Love" (Puritan Description Edition) 39:43

5M ago39:43

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Help support independent queer media. Get exclusive access to an UNCUT version of this episode with more than 30 extra minutes of stories by joining Fruitbowl’s Patreon community. Learn more at fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Note: the descriptions of this episode were altered to avoid censorship by the major…

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Ash Wednesday, Saint Valentine & Amatonormativity, Isaiah 6 11:29

5M ago11:29

11:29

Listen or read along in the episode transcript for two reflections kicking off the Lenten season: Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day this year — what can Ash Wednesday + the story of Saint Valentine teach us about facing our own mortality and resisting the pressure to put romantic love on a pedestal? Next, let's connect the glowing coal t…

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Empowering LGBTQA+ People in Rural America 22:40

5M ago22:40

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🎙️ In this episode of "Gay in America," we dive into the inspiring journey of HB Lozito, an LGBTQ+ activist and the executive director of Out in the Open, based in Vermont. HB shares their experiences working to empower rural LGBTQ+ communities, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering connections in unexpected places. From hosting game nights to t…

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Interview of Alexandra Burris and Emmy Pritykin 45:45

5M ago45:45

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Interview of Alexandra Burris and Emmy Pritykin for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Dee Holtsclaw 2:49:52

5M ago2:49:52

2:49:52

Interview of Dee Holtsclaw for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy TOHP

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Interview of Callan Molinari 2:48:40

5M ago2:48:40

2:48:40

Interview of Callan Molinari for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Saoirse Sawyer Eason 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Interview of Saoirse Sawyer Eason for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Julieta Salgado 20:11

6M ago20:11

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Interview of Julia Salgado for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Cristy Road Carrera 1:48:37

6M ago1:48:37

1:48:37

Interview of Cristy Road Carrera for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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S5E5 - Sex Ed Vol.2: My First Porn 1:12:44

6M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Patreon members get exclusive access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 20 extra minutes of stories. Learn more at fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Many of us grew up in families and communities that never once acknowledged the existence of queer people: no exposure to queer authors, filmmakers, artists.…

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S5E4 - Sex Ed Vol.1: Secrets of Sex 1:12:03

6M ago1:12:03

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Now we’re getting down to the nitty gritty. For this first episode we’re going back to the beginning of our coming of age when we had no clue what sex was or what it even meant. Maybe we heard about it from our parents, our friends or maybe we even went to a library. Many of us got the wrong information o…

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Poems for Palestine — Christmas joy must birth solidarity 35:58

7M ago35:58

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Listen to — or read along in the episode transcript — Jewish, Christian, and Muslim poems by Palestinians and their supporters. Poetry empowers us to imagine liberation that we can then work towards, together. Some pieces explore the Nativity story through this lens: Christmas joy must break bread with pain, birthing solidarity with all oppressed p…

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S5E3 - Origins Vol.3: Mother's Nature 1:10:43

7M ago1:10:43

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Femininity and queerness go hand in hand; that’s the conventional wisdom, anyway. So it follows that our mom’s should be supportive, non-judgmental, embracing of our idiosyncrasies and accepting of children who don’t conform to conventional expectations of gender. But it doesn’t always work out that way. …

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Interview of Bernie Wagenblast 1:16:18

7M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Interview of Bernie Wagenblast for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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S5E2 - Origins Vol.2: Our Flawed Fathers 1:11:40

8M ago1:11:40

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. There are as many cliches about fatherhood as there are about queer people. Dads are little league coaches, the leaders of prayers, the final word in family debates, trusted voices of wisdom who guide their children through adolescence and prepare them for adulthood. Join Dave as he introduces a chorus of…

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Making Queer History Public Episode 3: Preserving Queer History in Classrooms with Dr. Lori Burns and Kate Okeson 28:40

8M ago28:40

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The third episode of Making Queer History Public features interviews conducted in 2020 with educators and activists Dr. Lori Burns and Kate Okeson, who have been on the frontlines of preserving queer history and topics in our classrooms for years. Today, we will discuss their fight for New Jersey’s first inclusive education law. Hosted by veteran e…

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Interview of Nathan Levitt 2:33:52

8M ago2:33:52

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Interview of Nathan Levitt for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Emma Cieslik's Queer and Catholic Oral History Project 53:35

8M ago53:35

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I sit down with public historian Emma Cieslik (she/her) to hear all about her Queer and Catholic Oral History Project, supported by the Pacific School of Religion. For Emma, the word catholic is truly "universal" — she's interviewed Roman Catholics and folk Catholics, ex-Catholics and "it's complicated" Catholics, queer religious and lay folk. In d…

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S5E1 - Origins Vol.1: Families & Hometowns 1:18:42

8M ago1:18:42

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Welcome to Season 5 and a new episode format! Instead of just one person’s story, Season 5 episodes will present a variety of different stories and anecdotes from the Fruitbowl archive centered around a common theme. In this inaugural episode we focus on stories about families and hometowns. Adam describe…

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Gay Physician Finds His Voice in Social Media 18:30

8M ago18:30

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Dr. Austin Chiang says he got into medicine because he was interested in science and people. Once he became a physician, though, he learned that social media is a powerful tool for delivering healthcare information to a new generation of digital natives. This discovery launched a whole new side gig, where he now has a combined 960,000 followers on …

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Personal Struggles & Public Victory for Transgender Rights in Iowa 24:09

9M ago24:09

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Aiden’s Quest to Live His Truth and Help Transgender People Access Gender Affirming Care in the United States In this episode of Gay in America, Aiden shares his story of going head-to-head with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and securing the right for all transgender individuals on Medicaid to receive gender affirming healthcare. This four-year battle cam…

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From rejection to radical welcome: Isaiah 56 through a trans lens 26:39

10M ago26:39

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Isaiah 56:1-8 shares God's message of not only tolerance but radical welcome for the ultimate Others of the biblical world: eunuchs. How did Isaiah 56's author come to understand Divine affirmation for this denigrated group, when Deuteronomy 23's author had offered only rejection? And why does this scripture resonate deeply with many transgender pe…

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Breaking Free from Shame: Noah’s Path to Self-Acceptance and an Authentic Life 28:20

10M ago28:20

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Breaking Free from Shame: Noah’s Path to Self-Acceptance and an Authentic Life In this episode, we dive into the life and experiences of Noah Kaib, a 27-year-old pansexual musician who embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Noah grew up in a large Catholic family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his early years were marked by hidin…

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From Corporate to Community: Dee's Journey as a LGBTQ+ Advocate in Corporate America 21:40

10M ago21:40

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🏳️‍🌈 Join us on a journey of inspiration and empowerment! Meet Dee Frazier, a remarkable advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in a traditional multinational engineering company. In this eye-opening podcast, Dee shares her path from intern to global chair of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group, where she's driving change and pushing boundaries. Discover her…

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Frontlines of the Culture War: A Candid Conversation About the Realities of Transgender Care in America 32:40

10M ago32:40

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In this thought-provoking episode of "Gay in America," Robert delves into a profound conversation with Dr. Blair Peters, a Canadian surgeon practicing in Portland, Oregon, who specializes in gender affirming care. Dr. Peters shares his journey and insights into this rapidly evolving field of healthcare. The episode begins with Robert's candid admis…

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Pandemic Pioneer: How a Young Man's Obsession Turned into a Thriving Career 22:50

11M ago22:50

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Lance, a 20-year-old from Sacramento, California, who turned the challenges of the pandemic into a unique and daring career. Lance's journey is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the LGBTQ+ community. When the pandemic disrupted his academic path, he made bold decision…

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Revolution of Love: Changing Hearts and Legislation 18:30

11M ago18:30

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of harm reduction with a remarkable guest who's making waves and driving change in Minnesota. Edward Krumpotich joins us to discuss his mission to tackle addiction, infectious diseases, racism, homophobia, and politics. As a dedicated advocate, Edward has been at the forefront of a groundbreaking program…

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Embodying Authenticity with Jayne X Praxis: Sex, Sigils, & Sacred Clowning 1:09:23

11M ago1:09:23

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Jayne X Praxis (she/they) is many things — she’s Buddhist and a tantric witch; she’s an ordained minister and a Satanist; she’s a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and a licensed therapist — but above all, Jayne is forever becoming more and more their authentic self, and they invite you to do the same through curiosity, humor, and embodied self-explor…

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Oscar's Odyssey: Celebrating the Intersection of Black, Gay, and Nerd Identities 18:54

11M ago18:54

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In this week's episode of Gay in America, we delve into the remarkable life story of Oscar, a 36-year-old gay man hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a black man, a proud nerd, and an advocate for kindness, Oscar's journey is a celebration of his unique intersections of identity. From his earliest realization of being gay to navigating the ch…

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Foundations for a Path Forward 15:25

11M ago15:25

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History describes the past, informs the present, and shapes the future. In this final episode, we focus on the impact of GIRES, its future, and the future of trans activism more broadly. Hope and optimism, fear and pessimism punctuate the interviews, sometimes in the same breath. Contributors reflected on GIRES’ history through the lens of the pres…

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A Legacy of Kindness 14:08

11M ago14:08

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When asked what the legacy of the charity was, co-founder Terry Reed responded that she hoped the legacy was one of kindness. Terry sadly passed away in 2021, but her memory lives on in the connections formed throughout her decades of activism. Bernard Reed remains involved as a trustee with GIRES, watching the charity evolve. Throughout the interv…

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Policy Over Politics 15:31

11M ago15:31

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This episode explores the political work done by GIRES throughout its history. Niki Reed’s employment tribunal case against Chessington World of Adventures in 1997 was a significant court case for trans rights, but it was not the first. In 1996, the landmark case of P vs S and Cornwall County Council was tried in the European Court of Justice.These…

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Education and Action 14:19

11M ago14:19

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As suggested in the charity’s name, education has remained a key component of GIRES’ work, from employer training to health advocacy to research funding. This episode, ‘Education for Action’, explores this educational work done by GIRES. Catering for an increasingly online world, the charity created numerous e-learning resources. In 2010 TranzWiki …

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Trans at Work 16:54

11M ago16:54

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This episode, ‘Trans at Work’, looks at trans people in employment, and how the charity’s efforts have sought to change patterns of discrimination. Being trans at work has historically been difficult, sometimes even impossible. The extent of discrimination brought up in the interviews might be surprising, but this stemmed from a lack of employment …

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From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Unwavering Fight for Trans Equality 16:45

11M ago16:45

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In this poignant episode of the Gay in America Podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of Kristi, a mother from rural Kansas, who tragically lost her transgender son, Kai, to suicide. As our community faces a wave of extremist hate campaigns, Kristi bravely shares her family's experience with us. With candid honesty, she discusses the ch…

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Investing in Equality: Supporting LGBTQ+ Businesses with Pride Mobile App 17:16

11M ago17:16

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In our latest podcast episode of "Gay in America," we bring you an insightful conversation with Jonathan Pritchard, a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to transform the LGBTQ+ experience in America. Tune in as we delve into the journey behind his groundbreaking app that connects LGBTQ+ individuals to owned and friendly businesses across the natio…

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Queer poet uses his own vulnerability to help others live their best gay lives 41:06

12M ago41:06

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Grant Chemidlin is a queer poet who realized the power of writing as a teenager and now uses his own vulnerability to help others live their best gay lives. In this episode he shares his reasons for writing, how difficult it was to come out, and advice for how people in the LGBTQA+ community can deal with the hatred we’re experiencing in America to…