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Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas

Ally Beardsley & Babette Thomas
Gender Identity
Queer Culture
Trans Hirstory
Transitioning
Community Support
Masculinity
Gender
Non-Binary
Race
Transgender
Queer Identity
Trans Activism
Non-Binary Identities
Queerness
Activism
Comedy
Queer Community
Astrology
Post-Colonial Studies
Black Femininity

Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Each episode of the podcast explores important topics and questions about navigating expectations of gender and presentation in our society through conversations with the foremost experts on the topic: trans and queer people. You'll hear firsthand accounts ... more

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Latest Episodes

Twitter-queen-turned-fiction-novelist Rose Dommu talks about her new book Best Woman: a family drama Trojan-horsed into a rom-com loosely based on Rose's personal experiences. We also get her opinions about DIY hormone cocktails, bleaching your way o... more

Missed us in Chicago? NEVER FEAR, THE RECORDING IS HERE! Two Chicago drag ICONS joined us for night 2 of our weekend at iO Theater in May. Irregular Girl and Mari De La Rua (AKA Stephanie) tell us about being in a drag family, how drag informed their... more

We're continuing the thread on trans & queer parents in a conversation with scholar, writer, audio producer Cassius (Cass) Adair. He tells us about transitioning in the early days of Tumblr, getting baby fever in his late 20s, and the nitty-gritty of... more

While recovering from surgery, comedian Marley Gotterer (who you probably already know from TikTok and Insta reels) made time to tell us about getting facial feminization (FFS) and chat about her love of sports, how she got to run social media for Ca... more

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Recent Guests

Cassius Adair
Assistant professor in media studies and a parent
The New School
Episode: A Baby? In This Economy? (w/ Cass Adair)
Marley Gotterer
Comedian, performer, and the strongest woman in the world
Episode: The Strongest Woman in the World (w/ Marley Gotterer)
Zach Ozma
Artist and writer focused on sculpture and ceramics
Episode: Lou Sullivan and The Pink Butt Book (w/ Zach Ozma & Ellis Martin)
Ellis Martin
Archivist working with trans histories and digitization
Episode: Lou Sullivan and The Pink Butt Book (w/ Zach Ozma & Ellis Martin)
Eoin McGraw
Tattoo artist and guest
Episode: Gender Spiral LIVE in Chicago! (Night 1 w/ Lynzo the Heartthrob & Eoin McGraw)
Lynzo the Heartthrob
Producer, event organizer, activist, and performer
Episode: Gender Spiral LIVE in Chicago! (Night 1 w/ Lynzo the Heartthrob & Eoin McGraw)
River Nice
Financial planner teaching personal finance through an anti-capitalist lens, primarily to queer individuals.
Finance with River
Episode: Money Sucks -And- You Can Do It (w/ River Nice)
Ericka Hart
Sex educator and queer activist.
Episode: Parenting on Purpose (w/ Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnelly)
Ebony Donnelly
DJ, audio engineer, and parent.
Episode: Parenting on Purpose (w/ Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnelly)

Hosts

Ally Beardsley
Co-host of discussions on gender identity and expression, bringing personal insights and humor to the conversations.
Babette Thomas
Co-host and contributor to explorations of gender and race, sharing insights and experiences through conversations that affirm diverse identities.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Maybe the best podcast ever???

    The most recent episode featuring Cass Adair is, no exaggeration, my single favorite episode in all of podcasting. (And I listen to over 100 shows!) Truly, I find the process of writing podcast reviews to be so tedious that I’ve only ever written one before this, and I *ran* to write one as soon as I finished the episode.

    Ally and Babette ask such insightful questions, and Cass provides such thoughtful, digestible, and well-articulated responses.

    I got answers to questions l've always had abo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nottootypical
    United States10 days ago
  • resonance

    wow u ever just hear a conversation and think these are my people and im enriched by hearing their nuanced and wonderful thoughts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toesimpon
    Canadaa month ago
  • 5 starssss

    We love queer joy, giggles and allll

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saint Cuthbert
    United States3 months ago
  • Plethora of queer experiences

    I’m so happy this exists. They both have different places they’re coming from, and get you to think about what it really means to be queer. Incredibly relatable. And when I can’t relate, I get to learn something new. Not to mention, they’re both really fun people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JunkRat92
    United Statesa year ago
  • I LOVE BEING QUEER

    :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evasiveplant
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and serious discussions, highlighting the relatability of the hosts and guests.
The show is praised for its diversity and meaningful exploration of gender issues, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Many find personal resonance in the stories shared, acknowledging the podcast's role in aiding their understanding of gender identities.
Some suggest improvements in production elements, particularly around intro segments, but overall, feedback is overwhelmingly positive and affirming.

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Talking Points

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A Baby? In This Economy? (w/ Cass Adair)
Q: So are there things we can do to ask, why do I have to continue to be like this?
Cass reflects on societal constraints regarding names and legal identities and questions why such structures exist, suggesting a potential for more fluid and flexible identities.
A Baby? In This Economy? (w/ Cass Adair)
Q: Could you describe your kind of own personal experience with gender?
Cass talks about being in transition for a long time and how they feel that this narrative gets boring, and ultimately they want to live a full life beyond just their identity.
The Strongest Woman in the World (w/ Marley Gotterer)
Q: Can you tell us about some of your work as a writer and a director and how that evolved into doing your own kind of live comedy shows?
Marley discusses her journey moving to LA, her love for performance, and how she pivoted to meme-based content and eventually back to live performance.
The Strongest Woman in the World (w/ Marley Gotterer)
Q: Could you maybe just start off by introducing yourself, however you like to be described?
Marley introduces herself as a performer, comedian, and the strongest woman in the world.
Lou Sullivan and The Pink Butt Book (w/ Zach Ozma & Ellis Martin)
Q: Why is Lou's story still relevant today?
Lou's fun, daring life offers a contrast to the fear many face today, showing that there can be joy and adventure in being true to oneself.

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What is Gender Spiral about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content covers a broad spectrum of topics related to gender identity, expression, and personal experiences within the queer community. The discussions emphasize the infinite variations of gender and challenge conventional norms, featuring interviews with a diverse range of guests who share their stories and insights. Listeners are likely to find a rich tapestry of narratives on themes such as community support, spirituality, mental health, and the intersectionality of race and gender. Notably, the podcast provides a platform for marginalized voices, fostering deeper understanding and dialogue around issues that affect trans and non-binary individuals while incorporating humor and relatability into serious conversations. This unique blen... more

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Recent guests on Gender Spiral include:

1. Cassius Adair
2. Marley Gotterer
3. Zach Ozma
4. Ellis Martin
5. Eoin McGraw
6. Lynzo the Heartthrob
7. River Nice
8. Ericka Hart

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