What The Trans!?

Look at this! We made another podcast that is mostly on time! This bi-week: Michelle gets approached by the Daily Mail The government bins trans people from the conversion therapy ban: we report from the massive protest from London And Ashleigh talks to trans history expert Felix Moore about the mighty April Ashley. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep72/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This episode contains references to rape and cultural genocide, specifically about GRT communities. On this episode Ashleigh talks about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. We talk about the first trans MP and the strangest coming out that we have ever seen. And we talk to Percy from LGBT Traveller Pride about how the new policing bill is the worst. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep71/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This episode: Politicians hilariously fail to stick us in the wrong prisons! (Can a prison ever be right?) Far right goons are taking blockers to fight COVID. Yes, really. And we talk to writer and researcher Felix Moore about how none of this anti-trans 'feminism' crap is new. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep70/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: The BBC did bad so Michelle went to MANY PROTESTS The government's conversion therapy ban doesn't ban conversion therapy? We talk about kink because, you gotta for the 69th episode And Michelle stole an award from a child. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep69/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we explain why we were gone so long. But more importantly, we went and talked to a trans man who is stuck in the kafkaesque asylum nightmare in the UK. If you want to know the real story when it comes to how the immigration system treats people...listen to this right now. https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

No we aren't dead This week: - Michelle covers the anti-LGB Alliance protest outside their garbage conference! - Pride in Surrey speaks out against transphobic police commissioner! - A trans woman (the hilarious Jen Ives) gets treated like garbage by LGB Alliance randoms! - Michelle chats to the Transgender action block about the importance of protesting bellends References: https://bit.ly/319r0X3 https://www.Whatthetrans.com https://www.linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Big episode We cover Trans Pride London featuring Hollyoak's Ki Griffin, YouTube's Abigail Thorn and Kae Tempest We get a government document that shows Dr Michael Brady was not the reason GRA reform was binned (as well as showing that this Government suck even more than we thought) And we look at how the UK media's transphobia has enabled the far right as well as going over the Wi Spar horror show References: https://bit.ly/2TRZQRa https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

So this is a weird episode We finish our chat with Christine Burns! We talk Stonewall founding with Lord Michael Cashman! We dissect Liz Truss's latest nonsense! We get angry over the government ignoring Non-Binary people! And Michelle gets in Graham Linehan's head! https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week there is TOO MUCH NEWS The EHRC are called out by LGBT Orgs! A court case in Northern Ireland is COMPLICATED! Trans masculine surgeries halted on the NHS! And we talk with trans activist legend Christine Burns about how Coronation Street helped advance trans rights in the 90's! (As well as LOADS of other stuff). References: https://bit.ly/3u6QJrO https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we chat to Stonewall CEO Nancy Kelley about media lies, the LGB Alliance gaining charity status, conversion therapy and the biggest myths about Stonewall (#StonewallDeepState). We also cover the latest developments from Parliament's GRA reform inquiry! References: https://bit.ly/2RROziF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: Government finds a way to make cutting the price of a gender recognition certificate suck. Thousands of non-binary people demand recognition. YET MORE GC NIGHTMARES IN THE COURTS And we speak to the AMAZING Trans Safety Network and an artist who is taking over Cardiff! References: https://bit.ly/3eszRrd https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

CN: Abuse, child abuse, transphobia, references to transphobic organisations and 'thought leaders' and one audio clip of Posie fucking Parker. Michelle breaks down what emotional abuse is and how transphobia enables it. If you have been effected by the issues raised on this podcast please go here for more information: https://bit.ly/32EMzfF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week: - The Bell V Tavistock decision has been significantly undone! - Arkansas does it's own Bell V Tavistock only far worse! - Working life for trans people exposed! - We discuss microaggressions FROM SOCIETY - And Michelle talks about telling Dave Chappelle to go f**k himself (he deserved it). References: https://bit.ly/3s41Wsc https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

The UK Government has abused trans people for the last 12 months. People need to know what they have done. Please share this everywhere. https://www.whatthetrans.com/the-uk-government-has-abused-trans-people-for-a-year/

This was the news week that never ended. 3 hero's quit government advisory committee to protest anti-LGBT nonsense! Transphobic trouble from the House of Lords! Fairplay For Women SUCK! And we break down the latest on the Census with Census Engagement Manager Adam Dale! References: https://bit.ly/3lch8lx https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we have something very different: a whole other show! What The Trans: Nights is our new monthly podcast that is available to patrons now and will be made available to everyone in 6 months! On this episode, we tell our coming out stories and fight anti-semitism by sharing the contents of our desks! Also it is the census! Click the link below for more info! References: https://bit.ly/3q8WTFX Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

This week we talk to two amazing cisgender allies who have stood up for the trans community in very cool ways. Grace Petrie, folk singing, transphobia slaying guitar god & David Paisley, LGB Alliance botherer and actor on BBC Scotlands River City! References: https://bit.ly/3r4lsp7 Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Last week we talked the legal ramifications of the Bell V Tavistock puberty blocker bull....AHEM... so this week we talk to people effected on the ground. We talk to trans youths, a parent and the folks at GenderGP. References: https://bit.ly/3qvtSWa Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

Everything is terrible. The High Court has ruled that under 16's are incapable of giving consent to puberty blockers. This week: We examine the Bell/Mrs A vs Tavistock judgement. We look at how religious extremist hate groups may have influenced the decision. We talk to the Good Law Project's Jolyon Maugham about their Trans legal defence fund and their plans for fighting this judgement. And Ashleigh is sick and Michelle owns two Tamagotchis. References: https://bit.ly/2N8FnUA Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans

So this was a bad news week. But whilst it is so easy to hate certain cisgender people (f**k you Liz Truss) Michelle and Ashleigh reach out to some astonishing cisgender allies! This week we talked to Josie Long and Owen Jones about how they became aware of trans issues, why all is not lost at the Guardian and why Michelle should make another podcast about terrible video game movies! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/331FO8S http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

WE ARE BACK After an extended break Michelle and Ashleigh return to grumble about cis people. Are we sick of them? With Shaira Bambi Choudhury (UK Civil Service) and Ciara Murphy (Co-founder of Mindline Trans+). Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35Je2iV http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week Michelle hands the keys to the show over to Diamond Stylze (Marsha's Plate) as she chats with fellow US black trans people Josephine, Felix and Yannick Taylor (Conversations With The Priestess) as well as UK activist and campaigner Nim Ralph (co-founder QTIPOC London) about Black Lives Matter, police brutality, white supremacy and finding solace in cooking. Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3h7BdXE http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

WELCOME TO WHAT THE PRIDE!? We are doing a pride! All through June we will have panels, music and speeches aiming to fill the pandemic pride gap. This week, Michelle is joined by guest co-host Casey Explosion as we host a panel of trans and non-binary parents! Also, we cover how to enjoy Harry Potter despite the author's bigotry, developments in Hungary and how you can help Black Lives Matter! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3cmUJMh http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

To celebrate our 50th episode as a podcast thing Michelle and Ashleigh spill the beans from behind the scenes after two years of accidentally find themselves on the front lines of the UK's never-ending transphobic shit-fit. Also... The Daily Mail and The Times lie about trans women sexually assaulting cis women in prisons AGAIN. And face no consequences AGAIN. Aimee Stephens, the trans woman who could well be the catalyst for nationwide trans discrimination protections in the US has sadly passed away. Michelle talks to JessInLond0n about the app she created that is helping COVID-19 patients see their loved ones in hospital Michelle then wipes her face of tears and talks to Chay from Trans Actual about their new online resource that hopes to fight back against misinformation about the transgender community! Thank you for an amazing two years! LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2z9w9Rn http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week Michelle and Ashleigh chat to Asha and Haven, a trans woman and an agender person who are former members of an anti-trans hate movement ("gender critical feminists"). We ask them: How do trans people become anti-trans? What did they experience when they were inside? How did they escape? Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2AnalSD http://whatthetrans.com http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week: We talk to Coffee Spoonie (they/she, @coffeespoonie) and Shash (she/her, @itsShash1) about being trans, disabled, under lockdown, and how suddenly institutions are doing #AccessibilityForAbleds which they wouldn't do for disabled folks before Covid-19! (Hashtag by Kate McWilliams @kateandcrps) And Liz Truss says that a project tackling transphobic bullying "isn't government policy." Excellent! Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35F9jwW whatthetrans.com twitter.com/whatthetrans

COVID-19 is claiming lives all over the world and the UK is all set to have the highest death toll in Europe. So what did Women & Equalities minister Liz Truss announce whilst speaking to a Parliamentary committee? Guess. Just guess. We talk to Dr. Ruth Pearce (Spectra Trans Learning Project) and Susie Green (CEO of Mermaids) for their take on an announcement that is as terrifying as it is vague from the UK government. References: https://bit.ly/2VM7fzX whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans

This week: What to do if you are in lockdown with an abuser. What are the Gender Identity Clinics doing during all this? And Michelle & Ashleigh are joined by their new producer (and Steam Curator) Jo Ross-Barrett to talk video games to play whilst stuck at home that have PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN IT! Check out Jo's Steam Curator page: https://bit.ly/2Vm1R69 Info links: https://bit.ly/2xKfG5p Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak https://whatthetrans.com http://patreon.com/whatthetrans http://twitter.com/whatthetrans

BONUS CIS ALLIES FROM THE VAULTS! As we finish restructuring behind the scenes, please enjoy our interviews with amazing cisgender allies Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, The Crystal Maze), Susie Green (Mermaids CEO), and Neville Southall (Former goalkeeper for Wales and Everton and equality campaigner!) JOIN OUR LONELINESS BATTLING DISCORD: discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2XHPEtY twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans

This week, due to being thoroughly exhausted by lockdown-based nonsense as well as bringing in new staff to help this thing become bigger, better and amazing, we took a week off to recharge and rebuild. BUT WE HAVE NOT LEFT YOU HANGING! We have dragged out from the vaults our interviews with amazing cisgender allies Oliver Thorn (Philosophy Tube), Linda Riley (DIVA Magazine publisher), Dr Adrian Harrop (LGBT campaigner and NHS doctor/hero) and Amelia Abraham (Dazed Media)! Enjoy! JOIN OUR LONELINESS BATTLING DISCORD: discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2V0Ia3H twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans

We didn't want to do the first half of this show, but the Mail on Sunday has continued being awful, the LGB Alliance don't appear to have noticed that there is a global pandemic on and the pandemic is being used as an excuse to kill democracy and trans equality in Hungary. But to cheer everyone up after that, Michelle chats to comedian and creator of Comedy Central's TRANSACTION Jordan Grey about how to make lockdown go super weird! References: https://bit.ly/3aG2UTT Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans

You know what is going on and it is all a bit much so we bunkered down and spoke to the amazing Ica Nienz (Isolation Collective), Sabah Choudrey (Trans Pride Brighton/"reluctant activist") and Kate Glanfield (Trans Gloucester) because honestly, what else were we gonna do? Volunteer for the NHS! GO HELP SOME VULNERABLE PEOPLE! - https://www.goodsamapp.org/nhs Our brand-spanking new loneliness busting Discord server! - discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2UFgJLs patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com

The I Paper has reported that sources in the Government have said that GRA reform has been postponed indefinitely. Here are Michelle's thoughts. Original piece: https://bit.ly/2xREOH2 Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/X2GJSak

We are back from our break! This week: Transphobes do the transphobia thing in the UK parliament on International Women's Day! Allies do the ally thing in the UK parliament because they are awesome! We barely mention Coronavirus! And Ash and Michelle break down the latest Guardian transphobic nonsense! We have opened a discord server to fight loneliness during the pandemic, join here! discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/39ZSz4F whatthetrans.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans

Trans kids are being targeted by Republican lawmakers! Should we be concerned? We talk to Molly Woodstock (Gender Reveal podcast) and Cassius Adair (Transcripts podcast) to find out! Also: Graham Linehan spreads hate on news night...hilariously. We talk to the Labour Campaign for Trans Rights. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is bamboozled into meeting the LGB Alliance. And Michelle has ADHD! References: https://bit.ly/39G0weR whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans tumblr.com/whatthetranspod

This week: Intersex people have so much common ground with trans people, we should support each other! Ash & Meesh talk to intersex trans woman Diana James and intersex activist Izzy MacCallum about what is going on for intersex folks We analyse the Labour leadership contest candidates! And Ashleigh is basically a secret agent. References: whatthetrans.com/ep-39 Facebook.com/whatthetrans Twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week: Michelle talks to Felix and Jo Ross-Barrett about being autistic and being non-binary! Transphobes are on the march in Scotland! Celebrities are coming out all over the place! And anti-trans group The LGB Alliance...released a single? Jesus christ.... Link & references: https://bit.ly/2FXbvUb twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week: The press has published easily debunkable lies (again...) We talk trans and non-binary people WINNING AT THINGS! And we talk to Jennie Kermode from Trans Media Watch about how, and even if trans and non-binary people should Links & references: https://bit.ly/2R8OrHl We now have a Patreon to help us cover costs! Like what we do? Throw a quid our way! Patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

Screw "royalty," there is only one queen this Christmas and she is Ashleigh! Here is her Christmas message for the trans community! Merry Christmas everyone! Helplines open TODAY: LGBT Switchboard 0300 3300630 www.switchboard.lgbt (for the instant messaging service) Switchboard Brighton 01273 204050 [email protected] https://www.switchboard.org.uk/ LGBT Foundation 0345 3303030 www.lgbt.foundation Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week we are joined by Vic Parsons (PinkNews.co.uk gender & identity reporter) to commiserate over more Tory rule. We talk: How do we report on this? Why is everyone in the media lying about trans issues? Can there be too much cheese? Also we talk JK Rowling's heel turn against the trans community, more equality act attacks and Scotland having ANOTHER GRA reform consultation. Links & references: https://bit.ly/34Nq6vK twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week To cushion the blow of the worst goddam election result, we put together an hour of tales about trans heroes and how you can keep it together for the fights to come! Also: Graham Linehan could win "d**k of the year"! Big dictionary names "They" as their word of the year! Marvel comics FINALLY gets a trans superhero (sort of). Links & references: https://bit.ly/2sj8iLp Facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This week (and every week till someone stops us): India has a bad trans bill! Christie Elan-Cane could get us X gender markers in passports! We chat with Helen Belcher, Liberal Democrat candidate for Chippenham and maybe the UK's first trans MP! And can pigeons be friends? Links & References: https://bit.ly/2PiHuCz twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This...week (we are weekly now!) The manifestos are out! Which parties suck the least? Michelle grills LGBT Labour, Lib Dem Jasmine Josephine and trans campaigner/author/legend Christine Burns for their take on this general election nonsense. And Ashleigh really, really, REALLY needs you not to vote tory. Seriously. READ THE MANIFESTOS FOR YOURSELF: https://bit.ly/2rCcDZs twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

It is the spooky season, so Ash talks magic, queers and witches! Former minister appears to reveal the results of the gender recognition act consultation. Why didn't anyone else report this? A General election is coming: who shouldn't you vote for? And a Stonewall founder is attacking the trans community! We talk to Stonewall founders Lisa Power and Duncan Campbell for their take! Links and references: https://bit.ly/2PzSxJl twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week: Gender recognition act reform is being abandoned? Voter ID laws may be a thing soon! A summary of all the events at the US Supreme court! We talk to Theo Hendrie (YouTuber) and May Bowen (podcaster on Nuanced Nonsense) about why anti-non-binary sucks and you should cut it out! And why the hell are transphobes organizing a margarine boycott? Links and references: https://bit.ly/32uhOrZ twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week- We go deep into the US Supreme Court's upcoming LGBT employment discrimination hearings. The UK has decided to list a Dad as a Mum for no good reason! Brexit is...well, you know. The Times is awful! Again! And Ashleigh plays Untitled Goose Game! Notes & References - https://bit.ly/31PHRcW twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

We are back! On this episode: Trans+ Pride London happened and was great! Manchester pride happened and it was less than great! Travis Alabanza speaks! Brexit is...guuuuh Michelle and Ashleigh talk doing job things whilst trans! And Michelle went to a uni reunion! Links and references: https://bit.ly/2m3glIO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This bi-week: The press appoints a new guy to regulate them...because that's how it works apparently... Andrew Gilligan goes to Downing Street! Gay Star News closes! We talk about the ins and outs of the equality act with Tara Hewitt! We talk about domestic abuse with veteran academic and refuge worker Diana James! And Michelle reveals an awkward childhood crush! Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2YEMQjj twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

This by-week: Boris Johnson is the prime minister, what does this mean for trans equality? We talk about Hacked Off's report on media transphobia! We talk IPSO's response to media transphobia! And Michelle reports from Trans Pride Brighton and talks to Caroline Lucas (Green Party MP for Brighton & Hove), Laura Kate Dale and MANY MANY MORE! We are looking for researchers! Apply here!: https://bit.ly/32ADseX Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2ybmPsa twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com

Michelle and Ashleigh report from Sparkle 2019! We talked hate crime with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester! We talked music with Alex Valentine and Husk! We talk shop with the amazing trans team at the LGBT Foundation! AND SO MUCH MORE! We are looking for a researcher! Apply here!: https://bit.ly/32ADseX Notes and references: https://bit.ly/2XWC3eO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com