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Dem Bois Podcast

Shawn Aaron
Trans Men Of Color
Mental Health
Transgender Issues
Community Support
Family Dynamics
Dem Bois Podcast
Dem Bois Inc
Trans Rights
Gender Identity
Death and Dying
Transgender Identity
Dem Bois
Funeral Directing
Visibility and Representation
Allyship
Ballroom Culture
Visibility Equals Possibility
Parenting
Florida
Community Building

This podcast aims to serve as a platform to highlight and amplify the voices of trans men of color and share our transition stories. The Dem Bois Podcast will also cover other issues related to being a trans man of color, such as dating, fitness, sex, mental health, family, and other topics related to our existence. The podcast aims to amplify trans men of color voices and raise awareness of our l... more

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What does “home” mean to you? This is a word with multiple definitions and Kai Marshall Green explores many of them in his memoir, A Body Made Home: They Black Trans Love. And that is what this episode of Dem Bois Podcast is all abo... more

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I didn’t have the best relationship with my mother growing up, so when I became a father, I leveled up on my healing so I could break that cycle. And, healing is a huge part of this conversation with Sunny, a nonbinary trans artist,... more

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Visibility equals possibility, and that is especially true in the medical field. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Chiang, a non-binary general surgery resident at the University of Chicago, and we discuss ... more

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Life is customizable! I know that society tries to pretend that it isn’t, but the truth is, you get to choose! And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest Wenjamin Nguyen-Gilmore drives that point home. Wenjaman is a queer bus... more

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Recent Guests

Taylor Chiang
General surgery resident; non-binary; uses they/them pronouns
University of Chicago
Episode: Queer Representation in Healthcare: A Conversation with Taylor Chiang
Wenjaman Nguyen
Trans-masculine non-binary multilingual former runway model; public figure in trans men of color community
Independent/Trans Guy Supply network (via family)
Episode: Love Over Ignorance: Customizing Your Life with Wenjamin Nguyen-Gilmore
Bodi Yemisi Anton Babatola
Fiction writer and poet who discusses masculinity, identity, and healing
Independent artist
Episode: Redefining Masculinity Through Writing and Vulnerability with Bodi
Alexis N. Garcia
Poet, educator, advocate for possibility and imagination
Trans, transmasculine community activist
Episode: Trans Time: Escaping Linear Narratives with Alexis N. Garcia
Jonnea Herman
Queer Afro Latinx stand-up comedian, artist, graphic designer
Self-employed
Episode: Building Support: A Hater's Guide to Comedy with Jonnea Herman
KB Brookins
Award-winning author, writer about Black and trans experience; ACLU of Texas Artists in Residence
ACLU of Texas; Black Mountain Institute; UNLV
Episode: The Importance of Community and Connection in Queerness with KB Brookins
Simran Chugani
Health researcher, poet, and marathoner
Independent researcher and artist
Episode: Staying Connected to Humanity in Chaos with Simran Chugani
Miles Kizala
Transmasc creative working across nightlife, modeling and wrestling
Independent artist
Episode: Finding Community Through Visibility and Fitness with Miles
Keo Ruiz-O'Neal
Married Black trans man carrying his own baby
Dem Bois Podcast guest
Episode: Unapologetically Black, Trans, and Pregnant with Keo Ruiz-O’Neal

Hosts

Shawn Aaron
Host of the show; builds community around trans men of color through storytelling and advocacy
Sean Aaron
Co-host and primary voice shaping discussions on identity, health, and community for trans men of color

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Life Giving

    Thank you so much for creating this podcast. I think it’s amazing and I feel less alone! I’m also learning a lot/gaining some new knowledge and wisdom 🙌🏽.

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    5
    TheSeattleMelt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show!

    I listened to ‘What Made You Feel Defeated in 2024 | Pep Talk’. This is a great episode! I took away a lot of great nuggets. I have already shared this episode with a friend to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn_Aaron
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good work!

    Shawn gives room for his guests to share in a thoughtful way. His excellence and creativity shine through in his work. Keep podcasting, Shawn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remi Roy
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Gift of a New Perspective

    Shawn is a deep, reflective, and beautiful person who has a gift for story telling! This podcast speaks on important issues related to trans people of color. I appreciate the balance of seriousness, sweetness, and sprinkles of laughter. Shawn, thank you for inviting us to think about things from a new perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chip Chip Hooray
    United States4 years ago

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The Intersection of Identity and Creativity with Cowboy Poet Grayson Thompson
Q: When did your love for writing begin and what role did reading or a tool like a typewriter play in that?
I was a big reader who received a typewriter as a child; that tool cemented my love for writing and reading, and it connected to family history of writing in Jamaica, shaping my creative path.
The Intersection of Identity and Creativity with Cowboy Poet Grayson Thompson
Q: So you are a writer. How did you come up with the title Sand Bodied Florida Boy and what does it mean to you?
The title reflects my Florida boyhood and the storms of that place, shaped by hurricane-season resilience and a journey from 0 to 22, exploring boyhood, belonging, and the tension of being a Black trans person from that context.
Building Brotherhood Using Unconditional Love with Kalvin Byrd
Q: What is something you would attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
Disrupt the pattern of isolation and suicide among trans men, with the goal of retiring the need for such interventions by creating a world where every trans man has a safe, supportive community.
Breaking Cycles of Trauma through Art and Love with Sunny
Q: What does non-binary mean to you?
Non-binary, for me, is a closeness to the universe and a rejection of rigid gender scripts; it means being a person first and choosing not to be confined by traditional gender expectations.
Embracing Sex Positivity and Freedom with Gabe Tha Babe
Q: What led you to break free from machismo and become more sex-positive?
Moving to California, seeing gender expression beyond rigid norms through non-binary friends and a broader community, and finally embracing a flexible sense of gender and sexuality allowed me to shed internalized stigma and assert my own desires and pleasure.

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This show centers trans men of color, exploring identity, community, health, and everyday life through candid conversations and personal storytelling. Guests span artists, healthcare professionals, writers, and organizers, weaving themes of visibility, healing, sexuality, and advocacy with practical insights for navigating systems, family, and culture. The format often blends intimate interviews with broader conversations about race, gender, and community care, creating a space that feels both deeply personal and socially expansive. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on resilience, mutual aid, and the impact of visibility on empowerment for trans men of color, making it a compelling listen for audiences seeking authentic voices and actio... more

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1. Taylor Chiang
2. Wenjaman Nguyen
3. Bodi Yemisi Anton Babatola
4. Alexis N. Garcia
5. Jonnea Herman
6. KB Brookins
7. Simran Chugani
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