Gender Reveal

In this week's episode, Tuck speaks with LaTisha "Tish" Rico (she/they). LaTisha is Diné (Navajo) and originally from Na' Neelzhin (Torreon, New Mexico). They identify as an Indigenous feminist and vegan straight edge.   Topics include: Decolonizing gender Growing up in a matriarchy Living in a culture with 4+ genders Working with youth to unlearn toxic masculinity How "the future is nonbinary" er...

In this week's episode, Tuck speaks with Mads Ambrose (they/them), founder of body-positive, all-gender waxing salon Babe Wax . Topics include: Why waxing can be lifesaving for some trans folks. Transphobia at mainstream waxing salons. The struggle of being femme and genderqueer (in Oklahoma circa 2010). Playing with gender as a feminine drag king. What even is a woman? Donate to WaxFund here. Rea...

In this week's episode, we speak with Soleil Ho (she/her), a writer, chef, and host of two fantastically intersectional podcasts: Popaganda and Racist Sandwich . Topics include: The privileges of giving off "non-binary, gay vibes" as a female chef Fighting against sexual harassment at your favorite restaurant Creating a queer Vietnamese-American community Claiming gayness while in a heterosexual m...

In this week's episode, we speak with cartoonist and generally hilarious person Joey Alison Sayers (she/her). (CW: depression, suicidality, substance abuse @ 30-38 min) Topics include: Brain changes after transitioning Getting called "sir" at the deli Depression and antidepressant stigma Coming out to coworkers through comics Talking to the youth! (Spoiler: the youth are lucky jerks.) Plus, we mad...

In this week's episode, Tuck answers listener questions with filmmaker and activist Mckenzee Griffler (she/her). Topics include: Personal gender identity vs. societal gender roles Trans folks with internalized transphobia Non-binary parenting Can a non-binary person mansplain? Read more about our  This Week in Gender topics here and here. Questions/feedback/feelings? Hit us up at gendereveal@gmail...

In this week's episode, we speak with Leila and Haile and Maya Vivas, co-directors of Ori Gallery. Ori is a brand new gallery that seeks to amplify the voices of trans and queer artists of color in Portland, Oregon. (CW: assault at 9:00 and 33:00) Topics include: Queerness and Afro-Queerness as a gender, sexual, and political identity Racism and transphobia in the medical industrial complex Naviga...

In this week's episode, we speak with Eden Rohatensky (they/them), a programmer, writer, and musician ( Also Also Also , Eden the Cat , Orphan Mothers , Rotten Spooky ). (CW: mentions of harassment, assault, and suicidality.) Topics include: Adding a non-binary voice to the #MeToo movement The difficulties of coming out as non-binary in other languages How coming out helped Eden recognize their pr...

Hey there, gender detectives! In this week's episode, we speak to Carlos the Rollerblader (they/them), a stand-up comic, advice hotline creator, DJ, painter, community organizer, event host, and Portland icon. Topics include: How queerness "softens the blow of being read as a Black man" by white Portlanders Learning about gender roles from a supermodel/professional bowler Using queerness to challe...

Welcome to our first official Gender Reveal interview! In this episode, we speak to Brooklyn musician Nicholas Cummins (they/them), founder of the band Fits. We also unveil our new segment, "This Week in Gender." Topics include: Touring with PWR BTTM (yikes!) How the debate over women-only spaces "tore a schism through all of queerness" Using they/them pronouns with Pitchfork Riding a bike in a dr...

Welcome to Gender Reveal! In this mini episode, we review essential gender concepts for listeners who might find it useful. Topics include: How closely related are sex and gender? What steps do people take to transition? How much should I focus on pronouns? How is transphobia connected to racism? If you're already comfortable with basic gender terminology, feel free to skip ahead! We've listed som...

Honestly, what even is gender? And what is Gender Reveal? We're releasing our first two full episodes very soon! Subscribe now to stay in the loop, nab some rad stickers on our Patreon , and follow us on Twitter if you're into that sort of thing. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder