Gender Spiral

Ally Beardsley & Babette Thomas
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Gender Spiral

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 of gender variant folks of all stripes and walks of life, to highlight the liberation of questioning and exploring one's own gender, no matter your identity. Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast

  1. What Makes a Haircut Queer? (w/ Alys Aurora)

    JAN 21

    What Makes a Haircut Queer? (w/ Alys Aurora)

    Brooklyn-based hairstylist Alys Aurora of Studio Botanicum helps us answer some age-old questions, like:  Is there such thing as a queer haircut that isn't a mullet? How can a haircut help affirm your presentation? What does "queer" hair look like for folks with textured/kinky hair?  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. Find Alys @studio.botanicum on Instagram, and book an appointment! Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    42 min
  2. TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones: Gender Without Boundaries

    JAN 14

    TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones: Gender Without Boundaries

    If you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all."  In this episode, "Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she's joined by Eli Lawliet, also known as "The Gender Doula," to talk about he guides his clients through questioning and transitioning. he discusses the lessons he's learned about gender presentation from his pet snakes and why he thinks identity labels can hinder exploration. Next, Frankie de la Cretaz chats about being a transmasc mom, experimenting with induced lactation, and navigating the world without the privileges of white womanhood." Learn more about TransLash Media at translash.org and about TransLash Podcast.

    1 hr
  3. Anxiously Pulling Tarot (w/ Honey Pluton)

    JAN 7

    Anxiously Pulling Tarot (w/ Honey Pluton)

    In a hilarious and chaotic episode, comedian Honey Pluton talks the "they/them to he/him pipeline," French parents, and the derogatory C-word (customer). 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. Find Honey on Instagram @honeypluton for info on his upcoming show dates. Also, listen to Honey's podcast "Up Good with Honey Pluton" and support him on Patreon.  Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    56 min
  4. Gluten Intolerance & Building Queer Families (A New Year's Minisode)

    12/31/2024 · BONUS

    Gluten Intolerance & Building Queer Families (A New Year's Minisode)

    Babette and Ally do a little stream-of-conciousness reflecting on 2024. Thank you for spiraling with us all year! A new full episode will be out next Tuesday, 1/7/25. 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. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    17 min
  5. Fashion Club (w/ Pascal Stevenson)

    12/17/2024

    Fashion Club (w/ Pascal Stevenson)

    Musician Pascal Stevenson aka Fashion Club talks to us about writing her first album since transitioning, how getting sober helped her come out, and her taste in, well, fashion. 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. The new Fashion Club album "A Love You Cannot Shake" is out now. Follow Pascal on Instagram @fashion.club.la. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com. On our website you'll also find a link to leave us a voicemail: we want to hear about what queer and trans voices in media mean to you!

    46 min
  6. Trans People are a Reflection of Nature (w/ Massima Bell & Dust Reid)

    12/03/2024

    Trans People are a Reflection of Nature (w/ Massima Bell & Dust Reid)

    Dust Reid and Massima Bell are the producers of the new album TRANSA, "a spiritual journey celebrating trans people." They talked to Ally and Babette about creating the album, compiling both covers and new work, and working with artists like Hunter Schafer and Sade. 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. TRANSA is out now. Find more info at transa.world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    56 min
  7. The Revolution is Horny (w/ Nori Reed)

    11/19/2024

    The Revolution is Horny (w/ Nori Reed)

    Ally & Babette get into some post-election catharsis, then our guest Nori Reed provides some much-needed laughter as she shares stories about growing into herself as both a trans woman and comedian. 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. Find Nori Reed on Instagram @norireed Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    1h 5m
  8. All About Trans Surgeries (w/ Kayla McLaughlin)

    11/05/2024

    All About Trans Surgeries (w/ Kayla McLaughlin)

    Content Warning (genital anatomy, surgeries). This is part 2 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode Kayla McLaughlin, a Physician Assistant and surgery education liaison, gets into nitty-gritty details about trans surgeries and what it looks like to get one, especially bottom surgeries like vaginoplasty and phalloplasty. 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. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

    51 min
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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 of gender variant folks of all stripes and walks of life, to highlight the liberation of questioning and exploring one's own gender, no matter your identity. Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast

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  • Creator
    Ally Beardsley & Babette Thomas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Gender Spiral

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