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ep 004.

lauren.scott — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:48:47 +0000

Join this week’s hosts Quinn, Rebeckah and Chloe for an all new episode of The Gender Agenda! Tonight we cover a range of topics; recent media coverage of The Greens, how to treat trans people with respect, and Laverne Cox on family feud.

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ep 003. To surg or not to surg?

quinn.langsam-jones — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:26:30 +0000

Join this week’s hosts, Joss, Jen, Quinn and Rebecka for an all new episode of The Gender Agenda! Tonight we cover a range of topics; from access to surgery, to international attention on the trans community. First the team begin with a chat about their weekends, highlights include Joss and Jen’s night out at beers for queers and Joss getting an opportunity to communicate in Auslan. Rebecka saw “I know what you did last summer” which inevitably leads the group on a tangent about Sarah Michelle Geller for some time. A segment emerges after some slight technical difficulties. Quinn is thrown into the raging waters of time and washes ashore with a memory of a recent night out seeing the first drag performer featured at ACCA, Kween Kong! After a break we ease into some deeper topics brought to us by Jen and Rebecka. Jen opens a conversation about a trans/intersex rally in Dublin with and incredible turnout, sighting it had more people in attendance than St Patricks Day and how heartwarming this was to see. Jen mentions Ireland still has some way to go however in terms of policy, as conversion practices are still not banned in all of Ireland. Rebecka ponders the group their thoughts on surgery, and an in depth discussion of access and what that looks like ensues. Rebecca bings up the progress Australia has made, referring back to policies that made gender recognition far more restricted in the past. Joss points out the paperwork side of things for her was less difficult that she imagined. Altogether though the group echoes the sentiment that primarily finances make access difficult, but also things like location and a lack of free time is still an invariable barrier to surgery for many trans people today. We wrap up with and interview by Joss with local artist, Local Sweetheart. They discuss being non binary and they beauty and community of finding an audience as a queer artist. Originally aired with music from trans/non binary artists alongside the conversation.

Music originally aired:
“Here and now” Local Sweetheart

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ep 002. NON BINARY AWARENESS WEEK

quinn.langsam-jones — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:29:45 +0000

Join Joss, Jen, Chloé, Lee and special guest Kermy for an all new episode of The Gender Agenda! Tonight’s episode the topic of the week is very close to home, it was NON BINARY AWARENESS WEEK! Our hosts include multiple wonderful non binary or gender fluid identities and between them and our other gorgeous hosts, they get into it over a broad range of non binary related hot topics. Originally aired with music from trans/gender non conforming artists alongside the conversation. Our team first get into their weekends, and we are introduced to the new voices of the show, Kermy and Lee. After introductions Joss reads a statement from Ray Sabean, discussing the importance of living outside of western held standards of gender. Lee talks about our first track by electric fields, how it relates to naidoc week, and the importance of recognising intersecting identities with gender non conformity, especially with our indigenous siblings. Afterwards Kermy expresses relating to the statement read confirming they too “don’t like much from the dominant culture” in relation to their gender. Kermy is asked a few questions by Chloé and all get into a juicy convo around some of their shared experiences, particularly Joss, Lee and Jen. After a break our hosts get into debunking myths about non binary people lead by Jen. As well as some questions for our in-house registered trans psych Lee.

Music originally aired:
“One Milkali (One Blood)”- Electric fields
“Its Raining Them”- Mila Jam
“You spin me right round”- Dead or Alive

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Ep 001. WE’RE SO BACK!!!

quinn.langsam-jones — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:50:21 +0000

Join Joss, Jen, Chloe, and Quinn for a very special first episode back to The Gender Agenda!! The same show but revamped and remixed for the climate of 2025 with all new music and discussions. In Tonight’s episode the new crew introduce themselves, explain the rundown of the show and get into individually lead discussions about what brought them to the show and what their hopes are for the trans community. Our first segment is with Quinn, discussing what it was like to transition medically as a teenager. Quinn is a performer/writer living in naarm working across many venues such as the Motley Bauhaus and recently featured as a finalist in Thursgay’s yearly Pride Pageant. The following segment we hear from Jen and Chloe. Jen works in the construction industry alongside her work with JOY on other shows. She discusses toxic masculinity as well as radical acceptance from people she didn’t think would necessarily understand her. Chloe, a showgirl, performer and local trans icon. She discusses going stealth, and coming back out to the queer community amongst many other keen and witty insights along the way. Our final segment is lead by Joss, a well known voice on multiple shows on JOY, as well as an award winning influencer! She discusses transitioning in different generations, as well as her experience identifying as non binary before the full realisation of her womanhood. We hope you enjoy the fresh new episode of The Gender Agenda!

songs played live but not available for this podcast due to copyright:
Unholy- Sam smith ft. Kim Petras
American Teenager- Ethel Cain
Its Raining Them- Mila Jam

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Ep 109. Sandra Pankhurst joins Rowan, Rebeckah and Miranda along with music from Arca.

Tom — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:11:48 +0000

Trigger warning. This podcast contains content that may be distressing for some which will be explained prior to the interview with Sandra Pankhurst.

SANDRA PANKHURST has had an amazing variety of jobs and joins the team for an encore interview to share her story now presented in the book The Trauma Cleaner.

ARCA is a Venezuelan trans woman based in Barcelona. She is a producer, DJ, singer, and songwriter of avant-garde pop, industrial and electronic music and has worked with artists such as Björk, FKA twigs, and Frank Ocean.

All our usual great segments are here too, along with Christmas celebration memories. We always want to hear from our listeners, so please keep in touch with us via the socials and email at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep 107. Comedian Cassie Workman returns along with soothing sounds from Ahya Simone

Tom — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:26:01 +0000

As it’s transgender awareness week (Nov 13-20) and Transgender day of remembrance on November 20, we have many sensitive topics in this podcast which may be a trigger for some. Crisis support is always available through Lifeline on 13 11 14, and other agencies which can be found at joy.org.au/support

In our podcast during Transgender awareness week, we present an encore interview with Cassie Workman. Cassie Workman is an Australian comedian and orator and in this interview we chat about her award–winning show, Giantess, which was part of the 2019 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Follow our links for more information on Cassie.

Our music artist is Ahya Simone, who works across myriad disciplines as an artist, performer, filmmaker and harpist. In this podcast, Ahya Simone and others, present soothing sounds that we hope you enjoy.

We always love to hear and engage with our listeners, so contact The Gender Agenda via the socials or email us directly at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep 106. Great music from June Jones and an encore interview with Logan Mucha and Sally Conning

Tom — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:41:43 +0000

Our interview encore is presented by Miranda who caught up with Logan Mucha & Sally Conning, the forces behind ‘We’re In This Together’, a reenactment documentary that screened at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival last year (2018)

Our music artist features June Jones, who is an Australian artist and trans woman. She used to front the punk band Two Steps on the Water, who we have played before. Now she’s producing slow soulful solo music.

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Ep 105. Prepare to be spooked and entertained on The Gender Agenda Halloween special

Tom — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:28:46 +0000

It’s our Halloween themed show and Rebeckah and Rowan return to scare and entertain you. We have a great selection of music from a range of trans artists, along with a fun spooky Q and A session with Rebeckah and Rowan.

There’s news, our warm and fuzzy segment and plenty more to keep you entertained. We always love to hear from our listeners, so follow us via the socials and also email thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep 104. Cassy Judy Interview and music with Michael Love Michael

Tom — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:02:09 +0000

Cassy Judy

Rowan and Rebeckah are back this week in the new post lockdown Melbourne. This week we present an interview recorded in the blissful pre-covid world of January 2020, with Cassy Judy. Cassy Judy is a musician and comedian from NSW and follow the links for more information.

Our featured music artist is Michael Love Michael. MICHAEL LOVE MICHAEL is a non-binary Manhattan-based artist and writer. Their new album XO blends hip-hop and with a slower, darker sound. (explicit language warning)

We have our regular news wrap, warm and fuzzy segments and as always we love to here from all our listeners via the socials, joy.org.au or email us directly here thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep 103. Aram Hosie encore interview and more great music from Claud

Tom — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:43:43 +0000

Aram Hosie

Rebeckah and Rowan return with all your favourite segments and music. This week we present an encore interview with Aram Hosie. Aram Hosie is a trans advocate who is currently doing work for the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission. This interview is from October 2018 with Miranda and you can also hear more from Aram on our Word4Word podcast.

The GoFund me page has reached its goal but you can still contribute here Incarcerated Trans & Gender Diverse Community Fund

Our feature music artist today is CLAUD. CLAUD is a 21-year-old non-binary indie pop artist known for their melancholic and lo-fi style. As always, we have our regular features and we always love to hear from our listeners via the socials or email us thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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