The Gender Agenda

ep 003. To surg or not to surg?

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

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!!!

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 112. It’s our bonus show with extra interviews and extra music on The Gender Agenda 2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:45:07 +0000

Early days.

Rowan and Rebeckah are back in the JOY94.9 studio and present a mix of new music from some of their favourite artists, along with two interviews and all our regular segments. Our first interview is with Brooke Murray. Brooke is a theatre maker, video artist and inclusion artist living on Wurundjeri land. Brooke currently works as an inclusion support artist at St Martins Youth Arts, using this learning about diversity and empowerment to inform their practice, and is the Director of Early Days, an upcoming play that will be released this year! The following interview is with Lore Burns. Lore Burns is a non-binary actor, composer, writer and cellist with a special interest in stage combat and martial arts. Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2012 with a Bachelor of Theatrical Production, Lore has pursued a varied career as a sound designer and technician, cellist, instrumental teacher, composer and actor. Lore will be performing in the upcoming play “Early Days”, directed by Brooke Murray!

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This podcast originally aired on January 28th 2021.

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Ep 111. Featuring an interview and the music of Summer Luk

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:15:54 +0000

Our guest this evening is a singer/songwriter who combines pop, soul, and R&B sounds into an expression of self-love and resilience. Summer Luk debuted her autobiographical track, “I Am A Girl”, which narrates her introspective search for self-acceptance. Rowan and Rebeckah interview Summer Luk and also share the music.

If you have a trans musician to recommend or an event you want us to call out or a question to ask, please email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au .

This podcast originally aired on JOY94.9 on January 21, 2021.

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Ep 110. The Gender Agenda wrap up a challenging 2020 along with music from Kim Petras

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:09:12 +0000

Rebeckah and Rowan

Rebeckah and Rowan wrap-up The Gender Agenda for 2020 and share their stories and feelings by interviewing each other. There are also our usual segments of news along with our favourite warm and fluffy segment. We will return live on Jan 21, 2021 but you can always find all our podcasts at Joy.org.au

Our featured music artist is Kim Petras. Kim Petras is a German pop artist and one of the most famous trans people in the music industry.

If you would like to submit your own wishlist to TranSanta, organizers encourage you to start by emailing transanta2020@gmail.com, and the elves will take it from there. Finally if you have a trans musician to recommend or an event you want us to call out or a question you want us to answer on the show, please email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au or message us via the socials.

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

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 108. Sam Elkin joins us for a chat and we have more great music from Nomi Ruiz

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:24:07 +0000

Rebeckah and guest host Miss Katalyna chat with SAM ELKIN from St Kilda Legal Service about aiding the community and appearing in court as a non-binary lawyer. Further information can also be found at Thorne Harbour Health and the LGBTIQ Legal service

NOMI RUIZ, whose music has been released under many names, such as JESSICA 6 or HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR, is a trans woman and Puerto Rican-American singer, actress, essayist and producer. In her 15-years of making music, she has covered many genres, from hip-hop to disco, and house to R&B. Follow the links or search the web for more information.

There’s news, warm and fluffy segments and please contact us via the socials, here at JOY 94.9 or email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ep 102. Mama Alto returns and we share some latin vibes with Linn de Quebrada

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:10:47 +0000

Mama Alto

MAMA ALTO is very well known in the Melbourne queer arts scene as a jazz singer and cabaret artiste. This edited interview is from September 2018, but if you’d like to hear the full interview follow this link to hear more from Mama Alto

LINN DE QUEBRADA is a trans pop and electronica artist from São Paulo, Brazil. A lot of her music is made in collaboration with others, so some of these songs are hers featuring others, or others featuring her. Here are a few links to explore.

We have all our regular segments, news, warm and fluffy and we always love to hear from our listeners via the socials or email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This show originally aired October 15th 2020

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Ep 101. Encore interview with author Jo Hirst and great music from Youthfire!

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:30:59 +0000

The Gender Fairy by Jo Hirst

In this podcast episode we present an encore interview with author Jo Hirst. Jo Hirst is an author of The Gender Fairy and A House for Everyone. Jo shares her experiences as a parent with a transgender child and is a strong advocate for transgender rights.

Our music artist is Youthfire. YOUTHFIRE is the moniker of non-binary Melbourne–based artist and producer, Stephen Carmichael. They share stories about their personal life through compositions influenced by futuristic perceptions of new wave and 80s pop.

In addition to all this, we present our regular segments and as always please reach out to us via the socials, Joy 94.9 or email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep 100. It’s our 100th show so join the celebration with Rowan, Rebeckah and our favourite music

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:42 +0000

Rebeckah and Rowan

The Gender Agenda celebrates 100 episodes on air and we thank our listeners. Rowan and Rebeckah look back, and to the future -and bring you all the segments you love, interviews with each other, warm and fuzzy segments and much much more. Additionally, Rebeckah and Rowan each bring a selection of music that is special to them.

We thank all our listeners for their love, support and feedback over this time, and we always love to hear from you here at The Gender Agenda. Contact us through our social media pages, via the JOY94.9 website or email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This episode aired October 1, 2020

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Ep 99. Explore Yoga with Anu Fox and hear music from trans rap artist Mykki Blanco

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:30:22 +0000

Baby Cactus Juice

Rowan and Beck return with all the regular segments you love including interviews, news, warm and fluffy topics and music. This week our encore interview is with Anu Fox and Miranda. Anu Fox conducts queer and trans inclusive yoga with QTI Yoga and presents how to incorporate this into your day.

Rebeckah has exciting news from Miss Trans Global and finally our featured music artist is Mykki Blanco. Mykki Blanco is a trans rap artist from California.

We always love to hear from our listeners, so please contact The Gender Agenda via our socials or email

thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This show aired on September 24 2020.

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Ep 98. Hear Sabreena Lachlainn’s solo world sail plans and enjoy music from Sam Smith

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:32:45 +0000

Join Rowan and Beck in this weeks podcast where we replay an interview with Sabreena Lachlainn, planning to be the first trans woman to sail solo around the world starting right here in Melbourne, Sabreena shares her story, life and plans.

We have news, our warm and fluffy segment and finally our music artist is Sam Smith. Sam is a genderqueer pop artist from London with many hits.

If you have a trans musician to recommend or an event you want us to call out, please email us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This episode originally aired on September 17th 2020

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Ep 97. We are back! Join Rowan and Beck with news, interviews and great music from Against Me!

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 06:00:10 +0000

ERIN KYAN & LEE DAVIS-THALBOURNE

Rowan and Rebeckah return to the studio and present all their news, fuzzy and warm segments and a wrap of everything that’s been going on these past few weeks. We present an encore interview with ERIN KYAN & LEE DAVIS-THALBOURNE, the creators behind radio plays Love & Luck, Supernatural Sexuality with Dr Seabrooke, and Nym’s Nebulous Notions.

We have music of course and we feature AGAINST ME! They are a well-known punk band in the trans community, fronted by legendary Laura Jane Grace, a trans woman from Georgia.

Message us at The Gender Agenda on Facebook or directly thegenderagenda@joy.org.au , we’d love to hear from you.

This show aired on September 10 2020.

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Ep 96. Discover the music of BACKXWASH and get active with Bowie Stover

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 03:30:19 +0000

Beck and Rowan have a full show tonight and present an encore interview when Miranda chatted with Bowie Stover. Bowie Stover is a non-binary fitness coach and friend of the show. Rowan has discovered great artists and tonight we have BACKXWASH. BACKXWASH is a Zambian-Canadian rapper and trans woman of colour. Her most recent album ‘God Has Nothing to Do With This, Leave Him Out of It’ is a dark and intense delve into religion and trauma.

There’s our regular segments and we always end with light and fluffy and more music.

This podcast first aired on August 20, 2020.

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Ep 95. Encore interview with Lucy Kerr and great music by Lawrence Rothman

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:15:31 +0000

Lucy Kerr

LUCY KERR is a researcher with La Trobe University who we had on the show back in 2018 to talk about cancer and the trans community. The research we discuss in the interview with Lucy Kerr has since been published as of October, 2019 and is called ‘TRANScending Discrimination in Health & Cancer Care: A Study of Trans & Gender Diverse Australians’. Our feature music artist is LAWRENCE ROTHMAN. Lawrence Rothman is a dark and moody genderfluid American singer-songwriter and producer. We also have our world trans news and finally wrap up the show and hope to make you feel all warm and fuzzy.

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Ep 94. Encore interview with Rory Storm and Lou Olsson along with music from Aye Nako

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 01:05:16 +0000

This week on The Gender Agenda, hosts Rebeckah and Rowan present an encore interview hosted by Miranda and Rowan. They’re with guests Rory Storm and Lou Olsson. We find out what they’ve been up to since their last appearance, the importance of names, and Lou’s coming out as genderqueer at the work Christmas party. Our feature music is from AYE NAKO. AYE NAKO are a Californian punk duo made up of Mars Ganito on vocals and guitar, and Joe McCann on bass. Both are non-binary and said their music promotes a “community-oriented, anti-capitalist, LGBTQ-friendly ideology”. Our regular segments on trans news and warm and fuzzy wrap it all up in this podcast and you can always contact us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This show aired on August 6th 2020.

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Ep. 93 – All things pink with Jet Atlas & music from Ezra Furman

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 07:30:49 +0000

Jet Atlas

Jet Atlas is a Melbourne non-binary fashion icon going strong in pink for three years now, but here’s another throwback interview from December 2018. Find them on instagram at 6pink6goblin6.

EZRA FURMAN (she/he) is an American non-binary musician who’s been around long enough to have played with all kinds of sounds, from jazz to alt rock. Her newest album is ‘Twelve Nudes’ and his first venture into punk music.

We have plenty of interesting news in our regular segments and round it all off with lots of warm and fuzzies. Contact us at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

This show aired on JOY94.9 on July 30, 2020.

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Ep.92 – Interview & new music from Blayke Percival

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:15:03 +0000

Blayke Percival

In this episode of the Gender Agenda Rebeckah and Rowan return with an encore interview and conversation with Blayke Percival. They discuss about how they have been relating to their music and their voice since starting their transition. Featuring new and live music from Blayke Percival who has featured on TripleJ unearthed.

We have our regular news wrap from around the world and in our Warm & Fluffy segment, we discuss the Babysitters Club and a possible Emmy nomination for the show POSE. There is a bonus line track from Blayke at the end of the podcast.

This show originally aired on JOY94.9 on July 23rd 2020.

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Ep. 91 – Talking YA fiction with Alison Evans & music by Anohni

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 09:15:11 +0000

Alison Evans

We present an encore interview with ALISON EVANS. Alison is a YA author based in Melbourne and we talk about their novel ‘Highway Bodies’ from 2019, though their most recent novel is ‘Euphoria Kids’, released earlier in 2020. We have our regular segments and news and we feature the music of ANOHNI. ANOHNI is an English-born singer, composer, and visual artist. In 2016, she became the second openly transgender person nominated for an Academy Award, and her debut album ‘Hopelessness’ was released to wide critical acclaim.

This podcast was aired on July 16th, 2020

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Ep. 90 – Interview with Mary Haddock-Staniland & music from Tash Sultana

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:30:05 +0000

Mary Haddock-Staniland

On this week’s show hosts Rowan and Rebeckah replay an encore interview with New Zealand transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland. Together they spoke about the importance of diversity, visibility, and the future. New Doctor Who BBC audio drama ‘Stranded’ will have a trans companion, played by trans actress Rebecca Root (who had been in Doctor Who audio dramas before, but always in cis roles). We have our warm and fuzzy segment and news from around the world. Our highlighted music is from TASH SULTANA. Tash is a non-binary “one person band” from right here in Melbourne.

Don’t forget to Sign the petition to get top and bottom surgery to be covered by medicare (almost as 21,000+ signatures) – https://www.change.org/p/medicare-top-and-bottom-surgery-to-be-covered-by-medicare. Also follow the links to Speak – to access resources and join the community www.speak.org.au and The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service, www.validationstation.net . You can always contact us via the socials or email at thegenderagenda@joy.org.au

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Ep. 89 – Get fit with Dibs Barisic Sprem & jam to the music of Princess Nokia

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:35:28 +0000

Dibs Barisic Sprem

DIBS BARISIC SPREM, Sydney-born personal trainer and fitness professional based in Canada, helps us all to stay well at home in everyday life without fancy gear. PRINCESS NOKIA provides our music to exercise by and is a queer, non-binary, Puerto Rican rapper and actress from New York. We have uplifting news, our regular warm and fluffy segment and try the links below follow us on the socials @genderagenda.joy

Sign the petition to get top and bottom surgery to be covered by medicare (almost as 21,000+ signatures) – https://www.change.org/p/medicare-top-and-bottom-surgery-to-be-covered-by-medicare

Speak – to access resources and join the community go to www.speak.org.au The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service, www.validationstation.net

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Ep. 88 – Interview with Sav Zwickl from TRANSform study & music from Mila Jam

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:30:18 +0000

Trigger Warning. This podcast contains material that may disturb some listeners and the hosts will pre-warn. The segment runs from approximately 33:00 to 42:10

SAV ZWICKL from the trans medical research group TRANSform joins us and speaks about this important project. We have news from around the world and speak in memoriam about past lives lost, along with our regular features. Music is from MILA JAM, a Black trans woman and pop artist!

QLife 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/

Lifeline on 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 or https://beyondblue.org.au

This episode was broadcast on June 25th 2020

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Ep. 87 – Finding your voice with Blayke Percival

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:20:16 +0000

In this episode of the Gender Agenda Rebeckah and Rowan return with a conversation with Blayke Percival about how they have been relating to their music and their voice since starting their transition.

The team discuss legal cases in the US involving teachers and trans students clashing over whose rights come first; Marvel celebrating trans kids on Disney+, but still lacking trans heroes in comics; and ‘They’ being Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2019.

Featuring live music from Blayke Percival and music from Teddy Geiger.

This show originally aired on 17th December 2019.

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Ep. 86 – Poetry night with Kian Hall & the music of Skylar Kergil

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:05:14 +0000

Kian Hall

Our guest this evening is a poet, author and an all-round creative. Kian Hall is on the line to talk about their current projects and what identity means to them! We have our world wrap of news, Light and fluffy segment and we feature the music of SKYLAR KERGIL, a trans man, YouTuber and creative of many talents. We will be playing his folk music tonight but he’s also a painter and essayist, with a memoir “Before I Had the Words” out now.

Sign the petition to get top and bottom surgery to be covered by medicare (almost at 14,000 signatures) – https://www.change.org/p/medicare-top-and-bottom-surgery-to-be-covered-by-medicare
Speak – to access resources and join the community go to www.speak.org.au
The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service, www.validationstation.net

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Ep. 85 – Talking activism with Johnny Valkyrie & music from Dua Saleh

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:05:26 +0000

Johnny Valkyrie

Johnny Valkyrie is our guest and is an LGBTIQA+ activist and consultant. Johnny Valkyrie talks about intersectional queerness, complex identity and activism. We have our regular world news wrap and our music artist is Dua Saleh. Dua Saleh is a Sudanese-American non-binary rap artist based in Minneapolis who got their start in slam poetry. They rap in both English and Arabic, exploring topics of race, sexuality and bilingualism. Their new EP ‘ROSETTA’ will be out soon.

Speak – to access resources and join the community go to www.speak.org.au The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service, www.validationstation.net

This episode was broadcast on June 4th 2020.

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Ep. 84 – Creating community with Sage Akouri & music from SOPHIE

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:05:49 +0000

Sage Akouri

Sage Akouri joins us and is the co-founder of a new community initiative titled Speak. Speak is an online platform that allows LGBTIQA+ community members to connect and feel safe while also promoting empowerment. We have our regular news from around the world, warm and fluffy time and music from SOPHIE. SOPHIE is a trans, Scottish DJ and electronic pop artist with an industrial influence and has produced for acts such as Madonna, Charli XCX, Dorian Electra, Kim Petras, Flume, and many more. Try the Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service, www.validationstation.net

This episode was broadcast on May 28th 2020

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Ep. 83 – Interview chat about Minus18 w/ guest host Ana & the music of Openside

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 10:05:01 +0000

Rowan & Rebeckah

Rowan and guest cohost Ana are in the studio. Our guest this evening Felix – alongside their partner – recently helped Minus18 produce resources for parents of queer kids, and discuss these resources and the importance of supporting parents alongside their LGBTIQA+ children. There’s world news and more uplifting warm and fuzzy topics Don’t forget The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service www.validationstation.net

We feature the music of Openside, a Kiwi pop band from Auckland, fronted by non-binary lead singer, Possum Plows.

This show was originally broadcast on May 21, 2020

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Ep. 82 – Interview with Geri O’Leary & music of Alex the Astronaut

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:49:05 +0000

Geri O’Leary

Our guest this evening is Geri O’Leary, a music producer, performer and sex worker. Geri has a strong sense of the woman she is and has joined us this evening to talk about her music, work, personal journey and so much more. We also have news from Idaho and Philadelphia in the USA, and acknowledge the passing of Aimee Stephens– while awaiting a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court. There’s more news and discussion topics, as well as our feature music artist Alex the Astronaut.

Alex the Astronaut is an Aussie singer-songwriter and folk artist from Sydney, with her first full-length album ‘The Theory of Absolutely Nothing’ coming out on August 21st.

This show was first recorded on May 14th 2020

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Ep. 81 – Talking poetry with Asha Naomii & music from Shea Diamond

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:00:54 +0000

Asha Naomii

Our guest this evening is Asha Naomii, a queer trans woman, who creates art and poetry about queerness, mental health and spirituality. We also have more world news and feature the music of Shea Diamond. Shea is an American singer, songwriter, and trans rights activist. Her music is chiefly soul and R&B, and includes elements of blues, rock, hip-hop and folk. Needing a boost ?- then try The Validation Station – a free daily trans positivity text service

(Recorded May 7 , 2020)

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Ep. 80 – More Better Together interviews, uplifting stories & the music of CN Lester

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 09:06:28 +0000

In this podcast, Rowan and Bec return to the JOY94.9 studios and bring you further interviews from the Better Together Conference in January 2020, CN Lester, along with activist and Mr Gay India – Suresh Ramdas. We also have trans news from Panama and uplifting stories from around the world including India and Argentina. Although Radiothon might be over for 2020, you can join and donate at any time on the JOY94.9 webpage.

Today we feature CN Lester – a writer, musician, academic, and leading LGBTI activist who’s also a Co-founder of the UK’s first national queer youth organisation, and curated the trans art event Transpose for Barbican.

This episode was recorded April 30, 2020

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Ep.79 – Updates on life from home & music from Rae Spoon

Thu, 07 May 2020 04:41:19 +0000

Rowan and Bec are back and coming to you from home. Today we look back on some old interviews from the Better Together Conference in Jan, and catch up of how we and the world are going.

We feature the music of Rae Spoon, anon-binary artist from Canada whose been in the scene since the 90s and whose musical style has since varied from pop and country to folk punk and electronic-influenced indie rock.

(Recorded April 12, 2020)

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Ep. 78 – Reflections on growing up with Sebastian, Muhammed and Kira

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:39:09 +0000

Sebastian Torero joins us to talk about his role in the short film, The Fall, and about the joy of playing a cis character. Some of the panellists from Culture X Gender join us to discuss culture and gender and stories of growing up in accepting families.

We discuss Pakistan’s healthcare support for trans people.

We feature the music of Janelle Monáe.

This episode was originally broadcast on 30 January 2020.

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Ep. 77 – Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:18:24 +0000

It’s our annual pageant show, with Vienna Salvo (Miss Trans of 2019) and Taylor Cougle (Miss Trans contestant 2020) joining us to talk gowns, the value of being an out role model, and saving the world.

We discuss: trans girls in Canadian pageants, the South Korean Military’s treatment of a trans soldier, and Steven Universe.

We feature the music of Eliot Sumner.

This episode was originally broadcast on 23 January.

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Ep. 76 – Writers’ night

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:00:01 +0000

If you’re looking for inspirational trans and gender diverse people to read, watch or listen to, we have have something of each for you tonight.

Beckah and Rowan are joined by author Melissa Seymour to discuss the inspiration behind her four (4!) novels. The writer and director of Love by the Hour then join them to share enough juicy gossip about the show’s origins to make us keen to see it.

We discuss: Jonathan Van Ness’s book for kids and Nikkie de Jager’s coming out. And we get excited about all the great events coming up for Midsumma.

We feature the music of Flowerkid.

This episode was originally broadcast on 16 January 2020.

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Ep. 75 – Returning to Broken Hill with Cassy Judy

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:35:03 +0000

Musician and comedian Cassy Judy dials in from NSW to discuss music and regional Australia with Anastasia, Rebeckah and Rowan.

We discuss: reports of a the first murder of a trans person in the US this year; Gavin Grimm’s election to American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Board of Directors; Jude’s Law; Jazz Jenning’s scars; and Josie Totah in ‘Saved by the Bell’.

We feature the music of Rachel Maria Cox.

This episode was originally broadcast on 9 January.

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Ep. 74 – Planning a Trans Pride March with Miss Katalyna

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:44:21 +0000

It’s a night of Girlpower with Rebeckah, Ana and Miss Katalyna!

Follow Trans Sisters United to find out more about getting involved in the first Melbourne Trans Pride Walk on Saturday 28 March 2020.

We discuss: the Trans Obituaries Project; the privilege of prettiness in a ‘lookist’ culture; and how things have changed for trans people over the past decade.

We feature the music of Melbourne’s Two Steps on the Water.

This episode first aired on 2 January 2020.

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Ep. 73 – Sailing with Sabreena

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:12:38 +0000

Rebeckah learns about Sabreena Lachlainn’s plans to be the first openly trans sailor to sail non-stop around the world. Rowan provides us all with some important health and safety tips on how to avoid breaking a rib when wearing a binder.

We feature the music of Left at London and Imbi the Girl.

This episode originally aired on 26 December.

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Ep. 72 – Nocturnal crazinezz with The Love Bitez

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:56:55 +0000

In this pre-Christmas episode of The Gender Agenda, Rebeckah and Rowan share some crazy time with The Love Bitez, a soulful jazz–inspired musical group from the Mornington Peninsula.

In the news: Team Trans recently played ice hockey together for the first time; the UK’s first openly-transgender parents-to-be; LGBT activists shut down a debate at the University of Essex; Japan’s courts backs transgender people using the bathroom that matches their gender; and actor Charlize Theron asks everyone to respect her trans daughter’s pronouns.

This episode originally aired on 19 December 2019.

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Ep. 71 – Finding your voice with Blayke Percival

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:44:41 +0000

Featuring live music from Blayke Percival and music from Teddy Geiger.

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Ep. 70 – The Intersections of Intersex

Tue, 28 May 2019 04:25:55 +0000

In the first of their podcast exclusive episodes, The Gender Agenda team sit down with advocate and Joy personality Andrea and ask everything you wanted to know about what it’s like to live as someone born with an intersex condition.

It’s a fascinating conversation. Don’t miss it.

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Ep. 69 – Nice…

Tue, 28 May 2019 03:48:43 +0000

In this, the final episode of The Gender Agenda for the first half of the 2019 season, Miranda and Rowan have a chin wag with comedian and orator Cassie Workman about her award winning show, ‘Giantess’, as part of the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Plus the team touch on ACON’s trans and gender diverse policy blueprint presented to the NSW parliament, the annual Adi Senikau Pageant in Fiji, and the Australian Greens proposed commitment to trans-specific mental health care.

Featuring music from Shea Diamond, Mal Blum, Mila Jam, Aye Nako, CJ Run and Ah-Mer-Ah-Su.

Don’t miss it!

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Transgender Day of Visibility (Part 2)

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:29:09 +0000

To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility in 2019, Miranda Sparks and Rowan bring you a two hour Sunday special filled with guests and music representing the transgender community.

In our second part we talk to footy figure and local legend Emily Fox; have a chat with Sally Goldner from Transgender Victoria and 3CR; get an in-depth probe with our very own Rebeckah Loveday; and reminisce with Trans POV’s Michelle Sheppard.

Featuring music from Simona, Angel Haze, Heaven Pegasus, Tash Sultana, Jayne County, Two Steps on the Water, Jordan Gray, Mila Jam, Laith Ashley, Adult Mom, Mal Blum, and Namoli Brennet.

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Transgender Day of Visibility 2019 (Part 1)

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:11:37 +0000

To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility in 2019, Miranda Sparks and Rowan bring you a two hour Sunday special filled with guests and music representing the transgender community.

In our first part we talk to Nevo Zisin, non-binary author of Finding Nevo: How I Confused Everyone; former cartoonist and tabletop game designer Crystal Frasier; and poet, activist and academic Quinn Eades.

Featuring music from Ryan Cassata, imbi the girl, Jack Edwards, Dorian Electra, Rachel Maria Cox, Against Me!, Shawnee, Sateen, CJ Run, The Cliks, Ezra Furman, Sylvester, and Left at London.

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Ep. 68 – All Around the World

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:55:09 +0000

In this episode of The Gender Agenda; Sam Smith comes out as non-binary; Former Young Australian of the Year and transgender icon Georgie Stone joins the cast of Neighbours; filmmaker Tanwaran Sukkhapisit becomes first transgender MP in Thailand; activist and transgender mother Gauri Sawant becomes one of twelve Indian state icons encouraging the importance of voting; we meet Q, the world’s first genderless digital voice assistant; Indya Moore brings her own fashion show to Paris and joins the Louis Vitton Fall/Winter 2019/2020 collection; and trans woman Angele Anang rocks Drag Race Thailand.

Featuring music from Sam Smith, Teddy Geiger, SOPHIE, Sateen, imbi the girl, and Miss Blanks.

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Ep. 67 – Bring on the Apocalypse!

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:17:59 +0000

On this episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda and Rowan welcome back the mischievous Helchild on the cusp of their brand new Melbourne Comedy Festival Show, The Apocalypse Variety Hour. It’s all fun and games, until Bologna Abbott bursts into the studio.

Plus the team talk Muslim allies in Seattle, Henry Sias running to be the first US trans male judge, and a journal retraction connected to the bogus science of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.

Featuring music from Adult Mom, Charlie XCX feat. Kim Petras and Jay Park, Courtney Act, Mila Jam, Electric Fields, and Little Waist.

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Ep. 66 – We’re All in This Together

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:48:10 +0000

Join The Gender Agenda team as we sit down with director Logan Mucha and transgender elder Sally Conning, the forces behind ‘We’re In This Together’, part reenactment, part documentary, screening as part of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival.

Plus, we take a look back at some important figures in Australia’s transgender history.

Featuring music from Heaven Pegasus, Butchers and Builders, imbi the girl, Left at London, rook&nomie, and InfraGhosts.

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Ep. 65 – Discussing the Big Issues

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:27:59 +0000

Join Rebeckah and Rowan on The Gender Agenda with special guest hosts Zoe and Elkie as they talk the big issues from the transgender and gender non-conforming community. On this episode the team covers some big transgender wins at the Australian LGBTI Awards; Andreja Pejic’s visibility in a major modeling campaign; a UK prison opens its first wing for transgender inmates; Bridget Clinch tackling trans issues in the Australian Department of Veteran Affairs; and so much more.

Featuring music from Ah-Mer-Ah-Su, Kim Petras, CJ Run, Left at London, and InfraGhosts.

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Ep. 64 – Changing the Ratio with Mary Haddock-Staniland

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:01:31 +0000

On this week’s show hosts Rowan and Rebeckah get on the line with New Zealand transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland as she heads to Oz as part of B&T Changing the Ratio. Together they spoke about the importance of diversity, visibility, and just what else she has planned once hitting our shores.

Plus the team is joined by guest-host Morgan and discuss Canada’s Bill 89, The Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, amended to protect trans children in families that do not supportive.

Featuring music from Mya Byrne, The Kinks, Rachel Maria Cox, Left at London, and Christina Aguilera.

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Ep. 63 – Gender Whispering with Katherine Wolfgramme

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:03:03 +0000

It’s Mardi Gras season, and what better way to mark the occasion than for The Gender Agenda to check in with the vivacious Katherine Wolfgramme. She joins Rebeckah and Rowan via phone talks about her Star Observer column, “Gender Whisperer”.

Plus the team discuss the rights of transgender women having access to uterus transplants, a trans man’s historic win in an Iowa court, the race for the Thailand presidency, a new line of underwear specifically designed for trans women who’ve not had bottom surgery, and intersectional inclusion in London Fashion Week.

Featuring music from Rae Spoon, CJ Run, Babeo Baggins, Aye Nako, and Shea Diamond.

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Ep. 62 – Fun, Fashion and Ally History

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:54:44 +0000

Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan fly solo on this episode of The Gender Agenda, and talk about the latest goings on in the wider gender variant community. First the team touch on Teddy Geiger and trans inclusion at the Grammy Awards, and Janelle Monáe’s dedication to her transgender brothers and sisters, followed by a mother’s gender reveal birthday party for her twenty-one year old trans son, and the story of John Wojtowicz, who robbed a bank in 1972 to pay for his transgender girlfriend’s surgery. (Ally of the century, anyone?)

Featuring music from Courtney Act, Kim Petras, Simona Castricum, Blayke Percival, Jackie Shane, and Ms White.

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Ep. 61 – Now Museum, Now You Don’t!

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:46:01 +0000

On this episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda Sparks and Rebeckah Loveday have the great pleasure of speaking to Archie Boulter and Zoe Walder about being out and proud gender non-conforming folk working in Melbourne’s museums. We also chat to Archie about their other project, Queer Town, an online hub of LGBTQIA+ media.

Plus we talk the upcoming second season of Pose, highlighting transgender designers as part of New York Fashion Week, and gamer Harrison Engstrom raising $8,000 for the charity Parents of Gender Diverse Children Australia.

Featuring music from Electric Fields, Mila Jam, Jordan Gray, Shea Diamond, and Miss Blanks.

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Ep. 60 – Dress for Success, Be Who You Are

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:28:06 +0000

On this episode of The Gender Agenda hosts Rebeckah and Rowan welcome Tanya Williams from Dress for Success into the studio to discuss dressing transgender women for employment, and the upcoming ‘Be Who You Are’ campaign this March 2019.

Also, the team talks TV as Jen Richards plays a cisgender character on ‘Blindspot’, Hari Nef steals the show in ‘You’, and we mourn the passing of Maltese transgender pioneer Katya.

Featuring music from Courtney Act, Ryan Cassata, Shea Diamond, Electric Fields, Rae Spoon, and Kate Miller-Heidke.

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59 – Ladies! Ladies! Ladies!

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:13:29 +0000

On this episode of The Gender Agenda, our hosts are joined by a packed studio of beautiful humans representing the Miss Gay and Miss Transsexual Australia International competition as part of Midsumma Festival!

Plus Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan discuss YouTube vlogger HBomberGuy’s $340,000US contribution to trans org Mermaids by playing Donkey Kong, the US Supreme Court’s upholding the ban of transgender people serving in the armed forces, Jackie Shane’s Grammy Award nomination, moves to nominate Bangladesh’s first transgender MP, and Jazz Jenning’s big goodbye to her penis complete with cake.

Featuring music from Miss Blanks, Electric Fields, Ah-Mer-Ah-Su, SOPHIE, and Aye Nako.

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58 – In Which Miranda Can’t Say ‘Unbroken’

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:02:15 +0000

On this episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda and Rowan speak to the creative forces behind Unbroken: Human Kintsugi at Gasworks Arts Park as part of Midsumma Festival. (For some reason Miranda keeps calling the show ‘Unbound’ and we suspect that’s a Freudian slip.)

Plus our hosts discuss Teddy Geiger’s incredible words about discovering her gender, Tessa Ganserer becoming Bavaria’s first transgender MP, and recent studies indicating that children (including transgender children) become certain of their gender identities as young as three years old.

Featuring music from Adult Mom, CJ Run, Babeo Baggins, King Princess, International Velvet, and Rae Spoon.

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Ep. 57 – Queers vs. Zombies

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:02:24 +0000

This week author Alison Evans joined The Gender Agenda crew with their brand new book, Highway Bodies, set for release on February 4. It’s Melbourne queer kids versus the walking dead; everything you never knew you ever wanted!

Plus the team discuss advances of trans rights on the world; California and New York City adopt gender self-identification policies, and Pakistan holds its first ever trans pride march; Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan discuss Butterfly, the new television drama centering on trans youth, and share their resolutions for the new year.

Featuring music from Ryan Cassata, OKENYO, Miss Blanks and Jesswar, Janelle Monáe, Ms White, and Peppermint.

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Ep. 56 – Not “Trance” Music, TRANS Music! (Goodbye, 2018)

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:00:04 +0000

On the very last episode of The Gender Agenda for the year, Miranda says goodbye to 2018 with some of our favourite trans and non-binary music artists. Plus, Rebeckah chimes in and gets merry with her brothers.

Featuring music by Adult Mom, Blayke Percival, Kim Petras, Felix Shepherd, Miss Blanks, Rory Storm, Mila Jam, Shawnee, Angel Haze, Electric Fields, and Simona Castricum.

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Ep. 55 – Tickled Pink

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:17:36 +0000

It’s an all out pink party when Miranda, Rebeckah, Rowan and Dani welcome the return of all-out non-binary deity Jet Pinko as they celebrate one year in – you guessed it – ALL PINK!

Plus the team discusses The Fantasy Calendar, featuring twelve multicultural women of trans experience supporting the Trans Latina Coalition; the future science behind pregnancy in trans women; and Miss Spain Angela Ponce representing with pride at the 2018 Miss Universe competition.

Featuring music from Justin Vivian Bond, the Psychedelic Furs, Katastrophe, Simona Castricum, and Athens Boys Choir.

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Ep. 54 – Old Faces with New Names

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:09:38 +0000

This week on The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda and Rowan welcome the return of some favourite guests; Rory Storm and Lou Olsson (formerly Jo Neugebauer and Stacey Olsson)! We find out what they’ve have been up to since their last appearance, the importance of names, and Lou’s coming out as genderqueer at their work Christmas party.

Plus, Miranda has a chat with Heidi Ellis, Many Genders One Voice’s Young Trans Person of the Year, about beauty culture, embracing ‘alternative’ beauty, how it intersects with trans identity, and the upcoming trans friendly makeup workshop, Bloom, in conjunction with Fanny Barlow and Mermaid Salon in Brisbane.

Featuring music from bell’s roar, Electric Fields, Rory Storm, imbi the girl, and Habits.

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Ep. 53 – One Year of The Gender Agenda!

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:59:07 +0000

On December 6th, 2017, the very first episode of The Gender Agenda went to air, and one year later we’re still going strong!

Former host Esther returns to join Miranda, Rebeckah, Rowan and Dani on a very special anniversary show, where we gather together and take a walk down memory lane. Highlights include the chance meeting of Rory Storm and Lou Olsson, chatting with Mila Jam about her single ‘Better Days’, making the world a brighter place with Jet Pinko, playing ‘reverse discrimination’ with the boys from Hide & Seek, Rebeckah’s ‘audition’ for CW’s Supergirl, and so much more!

Featuring live music recorded throughout the year from Rory Storm, Infraghosts, Jade Starr; a spoken word piece by poet Rae White; and some extra musical goodness from Tash Sultana, and Mila Jam.

Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 52 – Laying Down the Law

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:56:06 +0000

This week on The Gender Agenda, Rebeckah and guest host Miss Katalyna chat with Sam Elkin from St Kilda Legal Service about aiding the community and appearing in court as a non-binary lawyer.

Plus, the team talks Twitter’s new transgender affirming codes of conduct, the first trans person assigned a driver’s licence in Islamabad, criticism of transgender laws in the Northern Territory, and Rory Storm’s upcoming fundraiser gig for the IRL Info Shop!

Featuring music by imbi the girl, Kim Petras, Jake Edwards, Electric Fields, Shea Diamond, and Anohni.

Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 51 – A Day of Remembrance

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:03:17 +0000

On The Gender Agenda just gone by, hosts Rebeckah, Rowan and intern Dani take a moment to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance; the day in which we as a community come together and commemorate those who’ve lost their lives to anti-trans stigma and violence.

Later, the team speaks with Susan Brown from Dress for Success about their latest initiative, “Be Who You Are”, aimed to provide all levels of support for transgender women seeking employment.

Plus, the team talks about the bill on gender in Tasmania, Andreja Pejic in The Girl in the Spiders Web, and Celine Dion’s gender neutral baby clothing line.

Featuring music from Mila Jam, Miss Blanks, Simona Castricum, Rachel Maria Cox, and Blayke Percival.

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Ep. 50 – Filling in the Gaps

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:13:57 +0000

On this week’s episode of The Gender Agenda, hosts Rebeckah and Rowan chat with medical researcher Lucy Kerr about cancer and the transgender community. If you’d like to be involved in the studies discussed in the segment feel free to contact Lucy at L.Kerr@Latrobe.edu.au. [CAUTION: This segment contains material that may be considered upsetting to some.]

Next, Miranda and Rebeckah chat with Canadian comic and winner of the SiriusXM Top Comic competition at the JFL42 comedy festival in Toronto, Chanty Marostica! For details of their upcoming Australian show as part of JFL Australia Live you can check out the Sydney Opera House website.

Featuring music from imbi the girl, Shamir, Ryan Cassata, Lawrence Rothman, Openside, and Electric Fields.

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Ep. 49 – Packed Tight in a Full House

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:35:39 +0000

It’s a full house on The Gender Agenda with Miranda Sparks, Rebeckah Loveday, Rowan Quinn and Intern Dani!

In our first segment we chat with Robin Litvens-Salter from WeDeserve, a community project in association with Transgender Victoria and Drummond Street Services, promoting healthy relationships within trans and gender diverse communities. (For more information email Robin: robin@transgendervictoria.com)

Next we share laughs with Trans POV‘s ‘Mama Mish’ Michelle Sheppard and talk her work with Fitted for Work, political developments in her native United States, and more!

Finally, Miranda speaks with Jessica Sekar, an assistant researcher with the Translational Health Research Institute at West Sydney University about their new study into the relationship between trans women of colour/trans women of non-English speaking backgrounds and sexual violence. To get involved you can email Jessica at j.sekar@westernsydney.edu.au or call on 0444 544 289.

Featuring music from Dorian Electra, Rachel Maria Cox, Shawnee, Macy Rodman, and Ezra Furman. Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 48 – A Visit from the Gender Fairy

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 22:46:06 +0000

On last week’s episode of The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan had a chat with GLOBE Community Awards nominee for Ally of the Year and author of children’s book The Gender Fairy, Jo Hirst!

Plus the team discusses radical acts of visibility by trans activists in the US, and trans woman Christine Hallquist’s bid for governor of Vermont. [WARNING: This segment contains some very bad math. Miranda is not good at math.]

Featuring music by Ryan Casatta, Jackie Shane, Mila Jam, Blayke Percival, Courtney Act, and Rory Neugebauer.

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SPECIAL: A Call to Arms

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:59:04 +0000

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mentions of suicide, anti-trans violence, discrimination

At this point in history where transgender people are the most visible is also the more dangerous. Opposing, dangerous groups and people are rising up on all levels; in politics and our everyday lives. In that spirit The Gender Agenda takes the time to address these issues, and urge action from you, our allies.

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Ep. 47 – How to Keep Fighting Fit

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:41:25 +0000

In a jam-packed episode of The Gender Agenda hosts Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan were joined by the GLOBE Community Awards Sportsperson of the Year Nominees Carter O’Regan and Trans POV’s Bowie Stover! The team talks footy, fitness, and being trans while giving each other a bit of @#$% along the way.

Plus, in light of media developments, Miranda and crew deliver an important community service message to trans people and our allies.

Featuring music by Felix Shepherd, Mya Byrne, Angel Haze, Namoli Brennet, and Shea Diamond.

Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 46 – A Tilde is an Accent that Inverts the Pronunciation of Letters

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:30:25 +0000

This week on The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda, Rowan and intern Dani sit down with Cal Andrews and Louise Malcolm, two of the organizers of Tilde, a trans and gender diverse film festival coming to Footscray this November 8-11. We talk representation, lifting up marginalized voices, and what even is a ’tilde’ anyway? (As if the title didn’t give it away.)

Plus the crew talks about the end of forced divorce in Tasmania, Dr Rachel McKinnon’s hard earned first place cycling victory, a big week for transgender TV with Supergirl and Butterfly, and Michael Whelan of Hide and Seek pops by to talk about PrEP and the trans community.

Featuring music from Imbi the Girl, Ah Mer Ah Su, SOPHIE, Shamir, and Two Steps on the Water.

Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 45 – Making Mardi Gras Even More Colourful

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:30:31 +0000

On The Gender Agenda just gone by the team of Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan welcome back an old friend, and first transgender woman of colour campaigning for Director of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Board, Katherine Wolfgramme!

Plus, the team talks self-care on World Mental Health Day, the worlds first bodybuilding competition for trans men, Brazil’s new transgender candidate for public office asks us ‘Why Not?’, and Rowan warms our heart with tales of cosplay past.

Featuring music from Maroon 5, Vivek Shraya, Mila Jam, Miss Blanks, and Ms White.

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Ep. 44 – Inclusion is an Art

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:50:38 +0000

On The Gender Agenda gone by, hosts Miranda Sparks, Rowan, intern Dani and guest-host Helchild chat with trans advocate and executive Aram Hossie and his appearance on The Art of Inclusion podcast.

Plus, the team break down what it is for a trans person to do drag, suggest some ideas for queer sobre spaces, and take the time to celebrate Intern Dani’s birthday!

Featuring music by Aye Nako, The Kinks, The Cliks, Mal Blum, Jayne County, and Shea Diamond. Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 43 – Lucky in Love

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:37:19 +0000

Join The Gender Agenda along with special guests Erin Kyan and Lee Davis-Thalbourne, creators and voices behind the Love and Luck Podcast. We talk queer romance, magic, accessibility and a whole lot of other good stuff, so don’t miss it!

Plus, the crew has a dream come true when a trans actor is cast in a cis role in the new film Colette; Courtney Act is set to host a new bisexual dating show; the state of Colorado lists “intersex” on its birth certificates; and Liverpool passes the “Trans Women are Women” motion in the face of anti-trans bigotry.

Oh, and Miranda faffs on about her upcoming Doctor Who interview.

Featuring music from D-Andra, Starley, Charlie XCX feat. Kim Petras and Jay Park, and Blayke Percival.

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Mama Alto – Full Interview (Online Exclusive)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:39:28 +0000

There’s only so much you can pack into an hour of radio, which is why The Gender Agenda is bringing you our full, unabridged interview with Mama Alto, in which they plug their new gender diverse cavalcade of talent, Trans Magic, as part of Melbourne Fringe! Join us as we celebrate the amazing transgender talents in our community, and highlight the meaning of “trans excellence.”

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Ep. 42 – It Ain’t Over ‘Til Mama Says So

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:09:57 +0000

On a jam-packed episode of The Gender Agenda we play our much sought-after interview with Mama Alto in which they plug their new gender diverse cavalcade of talent, Trans Magic, as part of Melbourne Fringe!

Plus, touring comedian Chloe Black stops in to tell us about her Fringe show, Transistor Sister, and what it’s like to cross the gender binary in the world of stand up.

All this plus your regular Gender Agenda goodness, and new intern Dani!

Featuring music from Morgin Dupont, Mama Alto, Shea Diamond, Electric Fields, and Ms White.

Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 41 – Getting Hot in the (Trans POV) Kitchen

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:00:33 +0000

This week The Gender Agenda team are joined by special guest co-host, all the way from Trans POV Kitchen, Anastasia Le!

Together we discuss trans on trans couples, Anastasia featuring on the cover of Star Observer (as well as The Gender Agenda spotlight inside), discuss the all-trans runway show as part of New York Fashion Week, and the show of solidarity between lesbians and trans women at Manchester Pride.

Featuring music by Mila Jam, Namoli Brennet, Blayke Percival, Jaimie Wilson, Kim Petras, and Laith Ashley.

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Ep. 40 – What the Helchild!

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:52:51 +0000

Join Miranda and Rebeckah for The Gender Agenda where we sit down with poet, comedian and performer Helchild about the range of characters they play in “A Comedy of Terrors” as a part of Melbourne Fringe Festival. (We may also get a surprise visit from Bob Mad Hatter, all the way from the sunburned state!)

We also touch on Prime-Minister-but-for-how-long Scott Morrison’s ill conceived tweet about ‘gender whisperers’ in schools, and ask ‘what is a gender whisperer, anyway?’ Plus the team talks what it means to be visible and the impact it has on those who’ve yet to come out.

Featuring music by Shea Diamond, Worriers, Pauline Pantsdown, Electric Fields, and Tunde Olaniran.

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Ep. 39 – The Gender Agenda x Hide and Seek Crossover Special (Part 1)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:00:58 +0000

This last week on a very special two hour crossover special Tim and Michael from Hide and Seek takeover the studio to grill Miranda and Rebeckah about sex and dating in the trans and non-binary world! In part one the team gives you the lowdown on some terminology, provide some insight into online dating apps, dish the dirt with some dating anecdotes, and roleplay with Tim on what a cisphobic insult might sound like. Featuring a track from the lovely Miss Blanks. Don’t forget to tune into part two, when our hosts get really raunchy!

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Ep. 39 – The Gender Agenda x Hide and Seek Crossover Special (Part 2)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:00:04 +0000

This last week on a very special two hour crossover special Tim and Michael from Hide and Seek takeover the studio to grill Miranda and Rebeckah about sex and dating in the trans and non-binary world! In part two we delve into the world of non-binary and what that means for a lot of folks, Tim discusses dating experiences with transgender men, and we discuss what happens to genitals when the addition of new hormones. Plus, Miranda and Rebeckah share way more than you ever wanted to know, and so much more! Featuring a track from the ever lovely Amanda Lepore. Go back and check out part one if you haven’t already!

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Ep. 38 – What Even R U?

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:12:17 +0000

This week on The Gender Agenda we spoke to 2017 Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize winner and non-binary deity Rae White about the launch of their new book, Milk Teeth, celebrity, and what it feels like to ‘make it’ as a poet. Hosts Miranda and Rowan talk treating gender non-conforming kids with respect, bathrooms, and why the new lobster emoji is being claimed by trans folk. Featuring music by Electric Fields, Mila Jam, Worriers, Blayke Percival, Mal Blum, Against Me!, and Rory Storm.

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Ep. 37 – It’s a Kind of Magic

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:19:20 +0000

On the most recent episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda sits down with friend of the show Creatrix Tiara to talk about their upcoming production, Queer Lady Magician, (www.queerladymagician.com) as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival! (We’re even given a glimpse through time right in the studio!) Also, Miranda and Rowan talk about the trans ladies fighting the good fight in international politics, and bring you Warm & Fluffies at the end of the show. Featuring music by Electric Fields, GLOVV, Queen, Katie Kuffel, Mila Jam, Vivek Shraya, and Ezra Furman.

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Ep. 36 – Foul Weather Friends

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:44:41 +0000

It’s been a rough week for The Gender Agenda and friends, but things get better when Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan sit down with local trans woman Arisha, and talk about her growing up in India and Malaysia. Plus we discuss the rather public rules of a secret society, and the Freemasons allowing members among their ilk after they transition to womanhood. Featuring music by Ah Mer Ah Su, Electric Fields, Kim Petras, Shea Diamond, Against Me!, Miss Blanks, and Billy Bottle & the Multitude.

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Ep. 35 – Yoga, Pose, and the Population of New Zealand

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 01:00:09 +0000

On The Gender Agenda just gone by a full house of Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan sit down with Anu from QTI Yoga (Queer and Trans Inclusive) about creating a welcoming space outside of gender norms, the roots of this classical meditative exercise, as well as their own journey into the world of non-binary. Plus, Miri discusses unearthed BBC footage of trans people discussing their lives in 1973, Rebeckah gushes about Pose and its glorious cast, as well as our Warm and Fluffy segment. Featuring music by GLOVV, Electric Fields, Kim Petras, Mila Jam, Aye Nako, Angel Haze, Sia, and Simo Soo.

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Ep. 34 – For the Supergirl in All of Us

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:03:53 +0000

Last week on The Gender Agenda, a full house of Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan had the chance to sit down with Gyan Wilson, an out and proud transgender employee at a popular cosmetics company to talk with her about the importance of being recognized in the workplace as your authentic self. Plus, Miranda fangirls over Nicole Maines, soon to be televisions first transgender superhero! Plus, Rowan talks the power of representation in our Warm & Fluffy segment. Featuring an all-trans music line-up of SOPHIE, Tash Sultana, Shea Diamond, Electric Fields, Infraghosts, Adult Mom, and Mila Jam!

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Ep. 33 – Chock Full of Non-Binary Goodness

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:13:31 +0000

On The Gender Agenda just gone by hosts Rebeckah and Rowan present Miranda’s interview with Heath Harbour Health LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conference keynote speaker Naomi Fontanos! Together they talk about her work with the Filipino trans community, cultural identity, parallels with the trans struggle in Australia, and sisters propping each other up. Plus, to mark International Non-Binary Day 2018 we replay Miranda’s Geeks OUT interview with non-binary comic creator Frank Candiloro of Franken Comics. Featuring an all non-binary musical line-up including Little Waist, Mal Blum, Billy Bottle & The Multiple, Aye Nako, and Tunde Olaniran. Don’t miss it!

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Ep. 32 – You Don’t Mila Jelly, You MILA JAM!

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 05:01:39 +0000

Finally, after a lot of hype The Gender Agenda presents Miranda and Rebeckah’s chat with the one and only transgender performer and icon, Mila Jam! Over the hour we talk her origins on the stage show Rent, her breakout Youtube series, her trans sisterhood and much, much more. Featuring an all Mila Jam-packed soundtrack, this isn’t one you want to miss!

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Ep. 31 – Pinky Swears (Without the Swearing)

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:22:37 +0000

On the latest episode of The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan chat with the delightful Jet Pinko about colour, being non-binary, and their lifestyle project “Fifty Shades of Pinko“!

Plus, Rebeckah has a gush about Miss Spain transgender winner and the Miss Universe contest, and Miranda fact checks some bad science around trans kids.

Featuring music by P!nk, Aerosmith, Janelle Monáe, Natalie Cole, Jade Starr, Kayu feat. Mila Jam.

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Ep. 30 – Radiothon 2 – The Return of the Radiothon

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:04:19 +0000

For our second Radiothon program, the Gender Agenda with Miranda, Rebeckah and special guest-host Ashley go back to basics for some Gender 101. What’s the difference between gender and sexuality? What does gender expression mean? What are the issues affecting the community? Plus, Miranda gets serious and talks about proposed changes to the in the US State of Ohio, and the harm that spells for trans youth. Featuring music from Electric Fields, Blayke Percival, Mila Jam, and Ezra Furman.

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Ep. 29 – The Trauma Cleaner

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 02:09:39 +0000

On the latest episode of The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda, Rebeckah and Rowan chat with Sandra Pankhurst, subject of the award winning book ‘The Trauma Cleaner’. (TRIGGER WARNING: The interview contains discussion of violent crime and death.)

Plus, the team discusses and celebrates the reclassification of transgender identity by the World Health Organisation, and offer a bittersweet farewell to Esther from the regular on air team.

Featuring music from Shea Diamond, Years and Years, Blayke Percival, Mila Jam, and Electric Fields.

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Ep. 28 – What’s Broken can be Unbroken

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:17:04 +0000

On the last episode of The Gender Agenda, hosts Miranda and Rowan chat with Braiden, Achala and Jeanne about Unbroken, a new portrait series featuring diverse members of the community painted in Japanese kintsugi style. Plus we talk about hair, Japan subsidising surgery for gender non-conforming citizens, and Drag Syndrome, the UK drag initiative for performers with down syndrome. Featuring music from Laura Jane Grace, Ezra Furman, Jayne County, Simona Castricum, Rae Spoon, and Shawnee.

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Ep. 27 – Radiothon 2018

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:22:50 +0000

Helping Joy to celebrate 25 years on the air, The Gender Agenda team (with special guest host Emily) get in the Radiothon spirit and have a chat with Greens Senator Janet Rice. Support Joy today by donating or becoming a member at Joy.org.au! Plus, Rowan shaves his head for the cause, and the team plays Truth of Dare with our listeners. Featuring music from The Spice Girls, Garbage, Scissor Sisters, Janelle Monáe, and Kim Petras.

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Ep. 26 – She Said, She Said by the Sea Shore

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:57:30 +0000

On the latest episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda and Rebeckah spoke to Anne M Reid, author of She Said She Said: Love, Loss and Living My New Normal about marriage, her ex-husband’s transition, and juggling a terminally ill family member at the same time! Plus, the team discuss recent neuroscientific discoveries regarding the brains of transgender children and the potential ramifications of such research. Also, Esther shares the goodness of finding a good barber. Featuring music from Shea Diamond, Mila Jam, Tash Sultana, Laith Ashley, and Jade Starr.

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Ep. 25 – Super Girls and Paradoxes

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:35:34 +0000

On the last episode of The Gender Agenda, Miranda speaks to all rounder and musician Jesse Paradox about music, spirituality, and all the fun of BDSM. Plus, Rebeckah auditions for the new transgender character coming to season 4 of Supergirl, and the crew talks cute manga and a gender non-conforming retirement home in Pakistan. Featuring music by Blayke Percival, Tune Yards, Jo Neugebauer, The Cliks, and Jesse Paradox himself!

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Ep. 24 – We’re not dreading DreadCircus

Thu, 17 May 2018 02:20:59 +0000

On this week’s The Gender Agenda a full house of Miranda, Rebeckah, Esther and Rowan welcome musician, performer and all around kick butt lady DreadCircus, also known as Jade Starr! We talk about her old album covering her transgender journey, and her new album in which she unleashes truth on the world. Featuring recorded live tracks by Jade Starr herself!

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ep. 23 – Footy, Sci-Fi and Cyberpunk, oh my!

Thu, 10 May 2018 03:26:23 +0000

First on The Gender Agenda our hosts spoke with parent, junior footy coach and sci-fi author Isabel Kenner about family, getting involved in the community, and her own gradual transition. Next, Mossy 333 of Embittered Swish spoke to Miranda about the collective’s latest show, Estrogenesis, playing until May 13. Plus, Miranda shares her mysterious whereabouts, discusses the importance of mental health days, and her play which needs to do a Melbourne tour, dang it! Featuring music from Ah Mer Ah Su, Troye Sivan, Dana International, SOPHIE, and Against Me!

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Ep. 22 – Getting Unboxed with Sam Matthews

Thu, 03 May 2018 00:56:09 +0000

On The Gender Agenda this week Rebeckah and Rowan indulged in the opportunity to speak with director Sam Matthews, whose documentary series “Unboxed” highlights the talents of various trans people within the community, and recently made its debut on ABC iView as part of the “Art Bites” series. Also, the crew discusses the virtues of Passing vs Non-Passing, what it means to pass, and how that affects the non-binary community; Rowan chats about gender and intersexism in sport, and Rebeckah tells us of a transgender prom queen in the Warm & Fluffy segment. Featuring music by Teddy, Claire Michelle, DreadCircus (Jade Starr), Courtney Barnett, Alex the Astronaut, and Electric Fields.

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Ep. 21 – Getting Down with Blayke Percival

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:55:53 +0000

On the last episode of The Gender Agenda we spoke with Blake Percival, one of the up and coming artists featured on the “New Voices” compilation from the Fusion Music Academy. Also, the crew of Becka, Esther and Rowan talk the ins and outs of aged care and how it relates to the gender diverse elderly, family holidays, plus the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Featuring music from David Guetta & Sia, Blake Percival himself, and upcoming guest DreadCircus (Jade Starr).

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