Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas
Ally Beardsley & Babette ThomasGender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Hosts Ally Beardsley (Dropout) and Babette Thomas (Yale University) explore gender and gender variance through interviews with the experts on the subject: trans and queer people. Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas is an Audiation Origina... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In March, we got to close out UPitt's Pride week with a special live show! It was a blast talking to students, answering their questions, and reflecting on how Gender Spiral has grown over the past 3 seasons. You might say we were on fire- so much so... more
It's been a month since season 3 ended, so we decided to catch up and reflect! Here are some of our favorite moments from this season, plus an update on what's going on in our own lives.
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Happy New Year! We took some time to catch up with each other, look back on season 3, and discuss Sandra Bullock's secret lesbian club (and Heated Rivalry, ofc). We also responded to some listener voicemails!
Thanks for spiraling with us in 2025! S... more
The legendary gender philosopher and scholar Judith Butler tells us about their personal relationship to non-binary identity. They also provide insight on the global rise of anti-trans ideology, the subject of their 2024 book "Who's Afraid of Gender?... more
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Apple Podcasts5laufuku
Canada4 months ago - Vital Conversations
Grateful this show exists. Vital conversations happening. Also some good laughs.
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You guys got to interview JUDITH BUTLER?!?!
Apple Podcasts5Somethin’222Canada5 months ago - 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.
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Apple Podcasts5nottootypicalUnited States8 months 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
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What is Gender Spiral about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring contemporary experiences of gender, this podcast serves as a platform for discussions around identity, societal expectations, and personal journeys in navigating the complexities of queerness. With engaging conversations featuring a wide array of guests from trans and queer backgrounds, episodes tackle vital issues from survivalism to community support, weaving humor and heartfelt stories throughout. The hosts create a relatable atmosphere that encourages listeners to reflect on their own gender identities and navigate the intricacies of modern life. The diverse perspectives shared make it particularly appealing to those interested in gender studies, LGBTQ+ discourse, and personal development.
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Gender Spiral launched 3 years ago and published 59 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Gender Spiral include:
1. Aza Mahanti
2. J Wortham
3. Sasha Fuentes
4. Judith Butler
5. Irregular Girl
6. Mari De La Rua
7. Cassius Adair
8. Marley Gotterer
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