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Trans and Armed
Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in a deep dive into the history and contemporary landscape of armed resistance.
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In the Closet with Kristen (she/her)
Join RJ (they/them) and Kristen (she/her) in the closet, where Kristen shares what it's REALLY like to be queer and armed. In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty of firearm ownership and take a closer look at trans embodiment--this time through the lens of firing lead.Â
TRANScestor: The Roman Emperor Elagabalus
Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them) and guest, Holly Heberlein (she/her), as they travel back nearly two millennia to honor one of the earliest recorded transgender women in history: Elagabalus, the Roman empress who ascended to power as a teenager and defied the gender norms of her time.Â
Bonus BOOTY: Behind the Closet Doors with RJ
Join host RJ Quirk as they dish on a new chapter in their trans embodiment journey. Don't miss this special bonus episode where they really do spill all the T.
Special Mention: Dr. Lindsey Pearson
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Bonus BOOTY: Rest and Regulation
Join host RJ Quirk (they/them) as they share their top 5 favorite rest and regulatory tools.
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Unpacking Transmedicalism: Who Gets to Be Trans?
Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them) in the first episode of 6 6-part series where they unpack the controversial ideology of transmedicalism. We explore its historical roots, how it’s weaponized within and outside trans communities, and its impact on trans liberation. Join us as we ask: Who gets to decide what makes someone "trans enough"?Â
In the Closet with Tucker (he/him)
Join RJ (they/them) in the closet with Tucker (he/him), an ex-transmedicalist turned present-day badass, as he unpacks how people get pulled into truscum ideology, what finally cracked his worldview, and the liberating journey out of gatekeeping and into gender joy.
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Unpacking Transmedicalism: The Medical Model
In the third episode on Transmedicalism, RJ Quirk (they/them) unpacks the history of the medical model in 16 countries across the world, showing how trans people have been systemically forced and coerced into medically altering their bodies to fit a cisgender benchmark for gender presentation in order to be recognized by the state.Â
In the Closet with Elliot Lane (they/them)
Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in the closet with Eliot Lane (they/them) for the first-ever recorded episode of the Trans Embodiment Podcast! In this episode, they talk about social transition and the nuances of medical transition for people beyond the binary. Note: the audio kinda sucks, please be forgiving!Â
TRANScestor: Claude Cahun
Join Host RJ Quirk (they/them) and Guest Milo Hudson (they/them) on a badass, reverse propaganda joyride. This episode is full of queer joy, anti-nazi resistance, and tons of lessons for contemporary angelic troublemakers.
TW: antisemitism, hate crimes, attempted suicideÂ