The Gender Agenda

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A show that celebrates trans and gender diverse people

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 029 (17th March 2026) – The one with Eli and Savannah from Trans Book Fair

    Joss, Rebeckah and Quinn discuss Quinn’s return after her recent surgery as well as Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the huge intersection of neurodivergence and being trans. We also chat with Trans Book Fair festival director Eli and Book Editor Savannah about the Trans Book Fair event and writing in the trans community. Music played on tonight’s live show: Falling So Hard (LION Gender Euphoria Remix) – St Ergo (Naarm-based trans woman) Easy – Local Sweetheart (Naarm-based nonbinary singer/songwriter) Sister Sister – The Silken Serpent (US blues & rock) Get Even – Darling Gails (US/Puerto Rican pop due) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 029 (17th March 2026) – The one with Eli and Savannah from Trans Book Fair appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    37 min

  2. May 28

    Episode 028 (10th March 2026) – The one with Gabrielle Fallen and TGD community vox-pops

    Joss, Rebeckah, Jen and Miranbda discuss the Chillout Festival and International Women’s Day events and play back some of the Midsumma Pride March interviews Rebeckah did with members of the TGD community on the day. We also play back a chat we had with trans Naarm-based writer and performer, Gabrielle Fallen, about her play, Mature Skin, being performed 11 – 22 March. Music played on tonight’s live show: Hoodie Girl – June Jones (Naarm-based trans woman) All fired Up – G-Flip (Australian non-binary artist) Pyramid – Jake Zyrus (Philippino trans man) Miss Shiney – Kaiit (PNG/Australian non-binary artist) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 028 (10th March 2026) – The one with Gabrielle Fallen and TGD community vox-pops appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    38 min

  3. May 28

    Episode 027 (3rd March 2026) – The one where the trans professors talk trans tech

    Joss, Rebeckah, Jen and Quinn discuss and reflect on our highlights from the summer’s queer events. We also chat with visiting professor, Oliver Haimson from University of Michigan about his book “Trans Technologies”, and drill down into a specific discussion about enhancing safety for TGD and BIPOC people using technology. We also chat with US expat, Associate Professor Phoebe Toups Dugas from Monash University’s Human Centred Computing program. Music played on tonight’s live show: Joyride – Ke$ha (US BIPOC artist) Feeling of Falling – Cheat Codes with Kim Petras (US-based trans woman) Hermione – Jamaica Moana (Māori/Samoan trans BIPOC artist) So Lucky – Shea Diamond (US trans BIPOC artist) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 027 (3rd March 2026) – The one where the trans professors talk trans tech appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    37 min

  4. May 28

    Episode 026 (24th February 2026) – The one with Hank from TGV

    Miranda, Quinn, Joss and Jen discuss our feelings and experiences around gender-affirming surgeries and the many ways TGD folks affirm our genders aside from surgery. We also play back a pre-recorded interview Joss and Jen did with Transgender Victoria’s Communications Manager, Hank, where they talk about the important advocacy work TGV does for the trans and gender diverse community, particularly around key community events like Trans Day of Visibility and Trans Awareness Week. Music played on tonight’s live show: I Only Want to Break Your Heart – Beth Seymore and the Lizzies (Australian artists) Inside a Dream – Between Mirrors (Australian trans woman duo) Water – Tyla (Hank’s euphoria song) Aphelion – Bbsanii (Naarm-based Australian trans woman) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 026 (24th February 2026) – The one with Hank from TGV appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    40 min

  5. May 28

    Episode 025 (17th February 2026) – The one with the Mila Jam interview

    Rebeckah, Miranda and Quinn discuss OG TGA host Miranda’s time on one of JOY’s other shows, Geeks Out and catch up on what’s been going on in Miranda’s life since she last co-hosted the show. Rebeckah reports back on her Valentine’s Day date, Quinn talks about her experience at the Laneway music event and Miranda talks about where the name of the show “The Gender Agenda” came from. We also have a chat with Nathan from Queer Connect, who talks about Queer By Design, featuring all queer models, designers and make-up artists, kicking off on 19th February. and we play back Rebeckah’s interview with Mila Jam, ahead of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Music played on tonight’s live show: Ephemeral – Girl Whatever (Naarm-based trans woman) Better Days – Mila Jam (US trans woman) Beautiful 2.0 – Mila Jam (US trans woman) with David Hernandez Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 025 (17th February 2026) – The one with the Mila Jam interview appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    38 min

  6. May 20

    Episode 024 (10th February 2026) – The one with Daxie Carnay

    Joss, Quinn and Jen discuss the singer from Mark of Cain coming out as transgender, we talk about the recent Pride street party in Melbourne and some of the unfortunate transphobia occurring around the Sydney Mardi Gras. We have a fabulous discussion with Melbourne transgender playwright, Daxie Carnay, as she talks about her upcoming new show, “Mr Big”. Music played on tonight’s live show: Future Days – Simona Castricum (Australian trans woman) Devina – Bbsanii (ft. Jupiter) – (Australian trans woman) Twenty Something – Robert Baxter (Australian non-binary artist) Hermione – Jamaica Moana (Australian trans woman) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 024 (10th February 2026) – The one with Daxie Carnay appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    35 min

  7. May 20

    Episode 023 (3rd February 2026) – The one with Renea & Charlotte from Ballarat TGD Swap Shop

    It’s our first LIVE episode back after the summer break! Joss, Rebeckah, Jen and Quinn discuss what’s in store for our second season and recap all the fabulous summer queer and trans community events. We also chat with Renea and Charlotte, the mother & daughter team behind the awesome and incredibly popular Ballarat TGD Swap Shop. Music played on tonight’s live show: Sticky – Machaela Jae (US-based trans woman, known for her part in Pose) Ice – Robert Baxter ft. sweaty (Australian non-binary artist) Feeling of Falling – Cheat Codes with Kim Petras (German-born, US-based trans woman) Red – Ed Moon (Australian non-binary artist) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 023 (3rd February 2026) – The one with Renea & Charlotte from Ballarat TGD Swap Shop appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    43 min

  8. Apr 25

    Episode 022 (December 2, 2025) – with guest Joe Ball, LGBTIQA+ Commissioner of Victoria

    Join this week’s hosts, Joss, Jen, Quinn and Rebeckah for another episode of The Gender Agenda! In this, our final show for the year, we talk about some exhibits by trans artists at Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts (ACCA) and more Midsumma events. We talk about our personal highlights for the year and what brings us joy during the holidays. We then get to know Victoria’s Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, Joe Ball and have so much fun that we keep him on for the rest of the show! We’ll be back with more trans goodness in the new year, starting in February 2026.  Music originally aired: “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves “Dear Santa, Bring Me a Man” by The Weather Girls “Christmas Wrapping” by Spice Girls “Ring the Alarm (Freemasons Club Mix)” by Beyonce and Freemasons Don’t forget to contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Episode 022 (December 2, 2025) – with guest Joe Ball, LGBTIQA+ Commissioner of Victoria appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

    39 min
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A show that celebrates trans and gender diverse people

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  • Creator
    JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists
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    The Gender Agenda

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