Tilly's Trans Tuesdays

We're in the back half of season one of Silo from AppleTV+, and it only gets transier from here! This week we talk about how power is used to control communication and information, rewards for conforming to the false cis binary, and you guessed it... SUPERtext! The pulchritudinous Samantha Cuddy returns to discuss how little of our own lives we remember due to dissociation! And hey... don't be on...

Today we're jumping right in to possibly the single transiest episode of the entire first season of Silo on AppleTV+! We're gonna talk about forbidden questions, and The Big Question, and dysphoria, and bringing order from chaos... and what you do when you discover your entire life has been a lie. The out of this world Samantha Cuddy returns to discuss puppets of society! SAMANTHA CUDDY Mastodon:...

More about the trans allegory of Silo on AppleTV+? You better believe it! This week we cover episodes 4 and 5 of the show, and we're gonna talk about trans childhood trauma, eggs cracking, and how the truth can unlock the doors in front of you. Samantha Cuddy returns to discuss how this is *your* journey! We're spreadin' the sensational around! SAMANTHA CUDDY Mastodon: @Reborn_Cat_Mom@chaosfem.tw...

The deep-dive into the trans allegory of Silo on AppleTV+ continues! This week we cover episodes 2 and 3 of the show, and discuss the importance (and fear) of water and what it means, we begin the search for the truth (about society and about ourselves), how trans people and schematics are connected, and the hypocrisy of denying trans people things cis people get without question. Samantha Cuddy r...

We continue our examination of Silo from AppleTV+! In this episode we finish out the pilot, establishing the world and setting up so much in metaphor that will pay off down the line. Wife, mother, geek, corporate queer, and cat herder Samantha Cuddy returns to discuss robust transgender care and making things better for those who are coming after. It's a good blood! SAMANTHA CUDDY Mastodon: @Rebor...

This year I was absolutely STUNNED by Silo on AppleTV+. Not only is it a fantastic show, it's got a fabulous trans allegory that has a whole lot to say, so we're going to discuss the ENTIRE SEASON! This will be a NINE PART series, and spoilers abound! If you haven't seen the show yet and don't want to be spoiled, watch it before listening! In this episode, we discuss the world, the symbolism, the...

A whole lot of people like to think of themselves as trans allies, but the second they have to do something that makes them uncomfortable their allyship evaporates. And that's NOT allyship. What we need are accomplices who are proactive in trans rights and liberation, so let's talk about what that looks like... along with the WGA strike! (they're related, trust me.) Professor and writer of Stained...

Attention assorted troublemakers and foolish mortals! This week's topic is actually two topics that are intrinsically related, both easy to understand but sometimes difficult to talk about. "Sir" and "miss" can be heavily loaded words, in ways both good and bad. But whenever misgendering happens, remember it's about the people misgendering you and not about YOU. Professor and writer of Stained Gla...

When you spend your whole pre-transition life stuck in clothes you hate that make you feel awful, it can be overwhelming and difficult to figure out exactly what it is you want to wear, and what you actually like. Screenwriter Max Luque returns us to discuss how he's not a supporter of the long-shorts movement and how validation and self-worth comes from within! MAX LUQUE Insta: @max.luque FURTHER...

Transitioning takes self-reflection, and courage, and self love... but it also takes time, and money, and often a lot of both. That's a privilege not a lot of trans people have, and we're gonna talk about how that can complicate things. Screenwriter Max Luque joins us to discuss new jeans, and how things are weird and uncomfortable all the time! MAX LUQUE Insta: @max.luque FURTHER READING (topics...

When your every waking moment is dysphoric, being seen can make things so much worse. So we find ways to make ourselves smaller, to go unnoticed... until we transition and maybe everything changes. Artist and activist Leo Wright returns to discuss doing drag while trans, trans trenders, and mind-flipping. Are you jealous of my eyelashes? You should be! LEO WRIGHT Insta: @leonardodavagrant FURTHER...

There are some people out there (dunderheads, let's say) who believe "cis" is a slur and not just an accurate descriptor. They're entirely wrong, and not only do I have the proof, I know exactly why their undies are in a wad over it. The answer may not surprise you! Artist and activist Leo Wright joins us to discuss gender attachments and social upheaval! Card-carrying queers, boxes being no good,...

It's time for my three years out as trans and three years on hormone replacement therapy check-in! We're gonna talk about what went right, what went wrong, and where things are at on this long journey to the true me. Marketing and communications executive Caitlin Carroll returns to discuss Batman night lights, how Arcee is trans, and how it's okay to perceive me now! CAITLIN CARROLL Website: https...

The beginning of this year was really rough for me. Nothing in life is a straight line of forward progress forever, so why would transition be? But when it feels like your identity is being stripped away, it can be so difficult to deal with. Marketing and communications executive Caitlin Carroll joins us to discuss the emboldening of bigotry, MMA fighting, and becoming our own endocrinologists! CA...

Compliments! Receiving them pre-transition can be anxiety-inducing, but after transition? Maybe that's changed. And when the way society perceives you changes, you might also be opened up to a new world of being to compliment others. YouTuber Alexis Soucie/TransCinderella returns to discuss melting Legos, the "trans lady in denial uniform," and how the general public really doesn't hate trans peop...

You've heard me mention it several times, and now I'm gonna mention it a whole lot more! My book, BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX is out today! So let's talk a little bit about it, and why I wrote it, and why seeing and understanding these allegories is so vital for trans people and our cis allies. Free your mind. You can purchase or order the book anywhere books are sold, i...

So often, trans life is restricted in so many ways. And when you live under those conditions, even the smallest things (like underwear?!) can be gateways to freedom. YouTuber Alexis Soucie/TransCinderella joins us to discuss content moderation, online harassment, and trans community support. And hey, "hell" is okay! ALEXIS SOUCIE Twitter: @transcinderella Insta: @transcinderella Website: transcind...

I'm flying solo for this topic that's really hard for me. It's something trans people who transition as adults, after one or more of their parents has passed, have to deal with and can't really ever reconcile. On top of that, there are some other very complicated issues I have to deal with concerning this topic. I cried while writing it, I cried while recording it. I hope it helps some of you out...

Okay, fair warning, this is a big one. Because Rainbow Capitalism is bad and also complex, and we need to talk about why that is. And yeah, we're gonna talk about Target, and Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. If corporations want our sweet queer dollars, they need to start supporting us in tangible ways that matter. Writer and activist Felix Mack returns to discuss how dou...

Did you know that the gender affirming healthcare trans people get... is the exact same that cis people get? Cis people take hormones, and even have surgeries, that affirm their gender! Learn all about it, and the hypocrisy of it being fine for them and not for us. Writer and activist Felix Mack joins us to discuss "She's the Man" and the WGA writers strike trans takeover of Netflix! Watch out for...

You don't jump right into the deep end when you're first learning how to swim, and you can treat exploring your gender the same way. Take subtle little baby steps and see how you feel, you never know where it might lead. The Duchess of Grant Park, writer, director, and actor Ava Davis joins us once again to discuss tiaras, reverse colonialism, and shouting literary facts at people on the street. Y...

Trans people are such a small part of the population that very few medical studies are done on us. As a result, our doctors are often ignorant or misinformed about our medical needs... and we end up learning more from each other and our own research than we do our healthcare providers. And that's MESSED UP. The Duchess of Grant Park, writer, director, and actor Ava Davis joins us to discuss tiny s...

Parenthood can be a complicated topic for trans people, be it in relation to our own parents, or in relation to us as parents ourselves. Why are parental roles so gendered, and what's it like when you transition after your kids are already born? Let's find out. We welcome cartoonist Mae Dean back to the show to discuss, and you'll also learn how low necklines help you vent excess heat, and how eve...

Internalized transphobia is something we all have (yes, ALL of us), and we've got to deal with it if we ever want to get beyond it. And cis friends, how would wearing a trans pride flag make you feel? Let's examine that. Cartoonist Mae Dean joins us to discuss our shared experience of coming out VERY publicly, coming to terms with our old selves, and how lesbians sound fantastic. Who wants to hear...

Being trans in this world takes courage, but you know what? It SHOULDN'T. That doesn't change the reality though, so I invite you to come along on an adventure with childhood Tilly to learn about the dangers, and rewards, of facing your fears and doing things even if you're scared. Fintech warrior CJ joins us once again to discuss misgendering yourself, needle museums, and cheese and wine supremac...