Satch and Leo’s Transmission is a humorous yet honest podcast, fronted by two FTM mates chatting shite about trans rights, plights and drunken nights! From dil-dos and dil-don’ts, to surgery scars and emotional ones, you can expect lots of oversharing but even more laughs! Tune in every Monday!
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We as humans are unified through song; songs connect with us on a deep level and we are exploring exactly how and why in our live show special this week! We have got wonderful guests and experts in the field, Professor Sophie Daniels, PHD Student Thiago and Jonathon Whiskered the Lyric Wizard to help discuss how songwriting can be TRANSformational …
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We’ve got another trans history episode for you! We’ve dug up some more trans heroes to talk about as well as a bit more LGBTQ+ history trivia. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/con…
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This episode all about trans people in sport, the ‘fairness’ of trans people being able to play in the teams their gender aligns with and what we think of the whole system of segregating genders in sports in general! Here’s some links to help support trans people in sport: https://www.change.org/p/world-rugby-keep-rugby-open-to-trans-women-athletes…
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So we wanted to make our own kind of conversion therapy… trying our best to convert the shitty things that come with being trans into positives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https:/…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This one’s all about conversion therapy. We’ll be talking about the decision to exclude trans people from the recent conversion therapy ban in the UK and the implications of this. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like…
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Across the globe, we have been restlessly watching the devastating effects of the war currently unfolding across Ukraine. This is of course a tragedy for all of the Ukrainian citizens; In this episode of Transmission we will be focusing on the impact this has had on the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine. We have medical anthropologist and expert, Dr. Jac…
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This episode is all about how our voices have changed through testosterone. We’re going to be sharing our journey’s on vocal transition and how this has affected our lives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about you…
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In this week's episode we tackle the turbulent topic of toxic masculinity. We discuss what exactly ‘toxic masculinity’ is and how it impacts trans people as well our cis counterparts. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn mor…
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This episode we’re chatting all about our very own Satch becoming a parent! We also talk about what it's like to parent as a trans person. We’re going to be discussing what it’s like to have a crying baby waking you up at 3am and how to deal with it; nothing to do with parenting - just Leo every night! Check it out! Here is the link to our sponsor,…
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In celebration of LGBT History month we've decided to take a trip through time to tell you some amazing stories of some of our transgender heroes of history! As you know, us queer folk have been living and thriving since day one and we think it's about time these peoples lives were celebrated! We also have a cheeky LGBT+ trivia quiz as we all know …
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It’s one of those fancy shmancy episodes where we have a very special guest who is excelling in life and killing the game! So this week we having #10QsOverT with the wonderful Samantha Howard! Samantha is Founder of T&Coffee, a community project which provides safe alcohol-free spaces for the trans and gender diverse community. We discuss what insp…
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This episode is all about sharing our stories and breaking down barriers; we talk about how trans people are represented in the media and how that as affected us on a personal level. We also discuss how we feel about telling our own stories and how being open about our trans status effects our lives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: http…
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In this weeks episode we discuss laws that are used to further discriminate and ostracise trans people, from not being able to piss where you want, to not even being allowed to live as the authentic you in your own country. This one does get pretty deep but as always we try to put our own comedic slant on it! Hope you enjoy! Here is the link to our…
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TRIGGER WARNING! It get's proper raw in this one; we talk about our experiences with addiction and what we do to manage them, whether it's scrolling on insta or not being able to say no to that 7th tinnie. We discuss the different forms that addiction takes and how being trans can correlate. Don't worry, there's always a few laughs along the way! H…
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Back at you with another sweet dose of positivity! It's hard to get out of a negative funk but talking through the things we're grateful for really helps, so with that being said; here's us just chatting about the good bit's of being trans. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of s…
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"It’s not all doom gloom and cry wanking in your room" - Driver, Leo, 2020. This week we take a look at the many positives that come with being trans. It is sometimes hard to see that there would be any positives at all but we dig them out and discuss them in this week’s positively positive podcast! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https…
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Ep 21: Miley Cyrus Corona Virus Ft. Dr Elle
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2020 is out and our new episode is in, back by popular demand we have the wonderful Dr. Elesha , NHS Junior Doctor in A&E and Sexual Wellness Doctor at Kandid ! On this episode we're swapping the sex toys for the surgical masks. We're chatting all things Rona as Dr. Elle explains to is what the fuck is going on with this bloody virus 👨🏻👨🏽👧🏼 The Ago…
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Our first Christmas Special! And what a year it's been - from Corona to queerness, we discuss it all this Xmas for you! This ones just a fun year's round up with our stupid selves answering stupid questions, as always, hope you enjoy! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support…
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Ep 19: Top Surgery (Getting A Load Off Our Chests)
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As if you haven’t heard enough of Leo going on about his nipples being too close together, we’ve got a whole episode of him complaining about them! But not just that don’t worry; we talk about the ways you can go about getting surgery, the different types of surgery, and how painful the process is! (The answer is not very if you blag more morphine …
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Ever wondered what STP’s really work? Or what even is an STP?! Well you’re in luck because we’ll be answering those questions and many more in our own useless little way, here on Satch & Leo’s Transmission! Tune in for embarrassing stories of wetting ourselves all in the name of standing up to take a whiz. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora…
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We were honoured to have a chat with Kate Nambiar - Doctor at the Gender Identity Clinic in London and Clinic T in Brighton; we talk trans sexual health and general trans healthcare with the infinitely articulate and intellectual Kate - Listen to the end if you want to hear Satch (almost) tear up at Kate's answer to our last Q. Here is the link to …
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How does a name come about? How do we react when people ask us what our names used to be? Have people ever refused to call us by our names? Answers to those questions and many more as we chat through the naming process. You name it, we chat shit about it! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you a…
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Call us the Smoothie Brother’s because this episode is MEGA JUICY. This week we’re chatting about all of our failed dating escapades and awkward sex stories. We discuss how to navigate romance when you’re trans and suggest some helpful tips that we’ve found have done us good when it comes to dating. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https…
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We’re back with another episode! This week we’re asking #10QsOverT with Cole J Daniel! We talk about Cole’s endeavours within modelling, acting, trans advocacy and activism. We also talk about BLM and how it was important to get that bloody dickhead’s statue taken down in Cole’s hometown of Bristol! We also touch on the fact that his eyes are like …
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Ep 13: Testosterone (ly Gone and Grown A Hairy Arse)
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Just another one for you with just the two of us! In this one we have a chat about what happened when we started taking Testosterone. We let you know what happens and when it starts happening. Do you get a six pack and a voice like Johnny Cash? Nah but in Leo’s case you might get a hairy bum hole. By no means are we WebMD so as always take what we …
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Our first ever TRANS-Atlantic guest! We interview the intelligent and illuminating Trystan Reese, where we talk about expanding what it means to be a man, his decision to physically give birth to his son, and trans issues overseas. We also make fun of each other's accents as always. Here's the link to Trystan's website: https://collaborate.consulti…
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Another sister episode for you! In this one we interview Satch’s lovely sister, Chloe! We chat to her about what it was like growing up with a trans brother in a Christian family - we also talk about the amazing work that Chloe does with Pursuit - an awesome charity that helps fund education and other resources for underprivileged children in India…
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TRIGGER WARNING: We do deal with some tough topics in this one including suicide attempts and racial discrimination. This ones a special one; we're talking to Leo's lovely sister Danielle Haigh, chatting through what it was like growing up in God's own country. We talk through what it's like to be transgender siblings, why it is so important to be …
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This one’s all about RELIGION! In this sparkly new episode featuring the lovely Pastor Andrew Ramage from The Metropolitan Community Church - we discuss Christianity, religion and LGBTQ+ people within it. We ask whether there is a heaven and a hell? Are churches generally more inclusive to LGBTQ+ now? We also discuss kinky role play because how can…
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Ep 8: FTM Fitness with Sam Barnes Lifestyle
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In this episode we’ve got Sam Barnes, Online Coach and Personal Trainer here to answer our burning fitness questions! We ask him what’s the best exercises for trans men pre and post top surgery along with how we can manage our anxiety in male changing rooms. Sam also shows us what he’s made of by doing some push-ups, live! Check out this episode an…
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We’re back at you with another episode, this time we’re on the road! The Euro Tunnel has finally opened up for non-essential travel so we decided to go down there and open up ourselves. With more stupid anecdotes and explaining some LGBTQ+ terms along the way, we cover words and phrases we do know and some we don’t in this mish mash of European mad…
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We're back with a new episode! This one's all about fertility, we learn so much on this one. There's loads of sciencey shit as we explore different fertility options for trans people. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the stuff we talk about in this episode may be triggering as it is very 'biological' and features terminology and vocabulary that may be unco…
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Ep 5: JK Trolling & the Chamber of T.E.R.F.'s
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In this episode we discuss the transphobic statements made by famous author, JK Rowling. We also play shag/marry/kill with the characters because why not. Big thanks to our sponsor, The Agora Clinic (https://agoraclinic.co.uk/) and here are some other links if you are in need of support: Mermaids (https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us), All Sorts (h…
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This episode is all about SEX! We talk to Elle Vooght resident sexual wellness doctor at Kandid.com, sex toy company designed with LGBT people in mind. We ask her all about sexual fantasies, masterbation and what sex toys she recommends! We also divulge our own sexual fantasies along with awkward sex stories and find out if a good one night stand r…
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This week we discuss stupid questions that trans people get asked far too often! From what's in your pants (trains apparently) to how do trans men do it (possibly with Mary Poppins) we cover all the important stuff in our usual hard hitting, serious, articulate manner... ;-) Big thank you to our sponsor, The Agora Clinic (https://agoraclinic.co.uk/…
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In this episode we discuss what it means to be Non-Binary with special guests, Fox and Owl! We find out all about how they met and fell in looovee, and all their creative talents that they use to benefit the trans community. We also get to the nitty gritty about their famous ‘This Morning’ interview with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid! Check out the…
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It only makes sense for our first episode to be about coming out! We discuss our own coming out stories and it gets JUICY! Highlights include finding out Leo’s drag persona, a drunken confession at Burger King and the creation of a new accessory, the “purse-shoe”! Big thank you to our sponsor, The Agora Clinic (https://agoraclinic.co.uk/) and here …
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