Born This Way

The episode features a conversation between the host NV Gay and Mardi Pieronek, a 63-year-old trans woman who has been living authentically since age 15. Mardi shares her experiences as a trans woman who has survived decades of discrimination, the AIDS epidemic, and societal challenges. She discusses how she started her social media presence in 2014 at the encouragement of prominent trans figures...

The episode features Ryan Cassata, an award-winning transgender singer-songwriter, actor, writer, and LGBTQ+ activist. The host introduces Ryan's impressive accomplishments, including eight critically acclaimed albums, over 650 performances nationwide and internationally, and recognition from publications like Billboard and The Advocate. Ryan discusses his latest album "Greetings from Ech...

The episode features a conversation between host NV Gay and best selling author Tourmaline. The main focus is on Tourmaline's national bestselling book "Marsha," which chronicles the life of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Tourmaline shares insights from her nearly 20 years of research on Marsha's life, highlighting Marsha's artistic pursuits, spirituality, and activism. The conversation reveal...

The episode features Té D. DeMornay, a two-spirit non-binary individual from the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache tribes who has been doing drag in Phoenix since 2017. Té discusses their experience as Mix Trans California 2025 and their previous pageant titles. They share insights about their two-spirit identity, explaining how it has always been part of their tribal culture which recognized a...

The episode features a conversation between NV Gay and Plastic Martyr, a transgender actress, recording artist, and activist. They discuss the challenges faced by transgender individuals in today's political climate, focusing on themes of safety, success, and community support. Plastic shares her experiences transitioning from a young age, facing discrimination in Hollywood, and her recent dec...

The episode features a conversation between host NV Gay and Damien Serrato, a 29-year-old BIPOC non-binary performer and the first Mx. Trans USA. Damien describes themselves as a nerd who loves sewing, crafting, watching movies, and cosplaying. Despite appearing confident on stage, they admit to being shy and awkward until comfortable. The discussion covers Damien's journey in theater and performa...

The episode features a conversation discussing transgender identity, history, and advocacy. Rey Resendez, a transgender and two-spirit Quechua writer and advocate from Bolivia, shares insights about their personal journey and work through their platform "Rey and the Archive." The discussion covers the importance of documenting queer history, the erasure of transgender narratives througho...

The episode features Abigail Beverly Hillz, a pageant title holder, costume designer, and self-described "America's intersexiest showgirl of drag." The conversation covers Abigail's experiences as an intersex and transgender woman, her journey into drag performance, and how she finds therapeutic outlets in her life. Abigail shares her coming out story, including giving a speech i...

The episode centers around the concept of "normalcy" and what it means to be transgender in today's society. Desi shares her personal experiences with transitioning, starting hormone therapy at age 16 after a three-year process involving numerous medical tests and approvals. She expresses gratitude for living in New York, a state with fewer restrictions on transgender healthcare comp...

The episode features an interview with Airyn De Niro, a 29-year-old transgender woman who began hormone therapy in November 2024. The host introduces Airyn as a student, voice actor, and singer who has been open about her transition journey. The conversation primarily focuses on relationships during and after transition. Airyn discusses how transitioning impacts existing relationships, emphasizing...

The episode features a conversation between NV Gay and Pineapple Honeydew; a transgender drag performer. Pineapple Honeydew introduces herself as a "transgender punk pop princess" who was voted Cleveland Scene's best drag performer of 2021. She discusses her career as a drag queen and social media content creator, explaining how she gained a following through comedy and satire, parti...

The episode focuses on topics discussing transgender identity, activism, and bravery. Alice, a Montreal and NYC-based trans woman, shares her experiences growing up with dual US-Canadian citizenship, her journey of coming out, and her work as an activist, content creator, and theater actor. The conversation explores what it means to be brave as a transgender person in today's society, with Ali...