Tilly's Trans Tuesdays
A weekly examination of trans life, trans representation in media, allyship, and even the broad basics of existing as a trans person in our society.
If you're looking for the social media/Google doc versions, please visit TillysTransTuesdays.com.
Episode Archive
Finding Our Own Representation - P!nk
Episode Number: 12Trans representation (and rep for people from all marginalized communities) is sparse, and when it does happen it's often harmful. And so we have to look elsewhere to see ourselves reflected in our media, and that's what finding our own representation is all about. And we're going to discuss a very personal and meaningful bit of art I've found my own representation in, P!nk. And that involves me spilling my soul and feeling really exposed, so... hope you're ready for that! We're joined by Melissa Hearne to discuss what being genderfluid means to them, how being us helps others be themselves, and how you can wake up each day and just be whatever you want to be.
Episode download: TTT012.mp3
FURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
The False Dichotomy, The New Past (finding our own representation, KJ and Paper Girls)
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: March 21, 2023
Run Time: 36:23The False Dichotomy
Episode Number: 11So what the heck is the false dichotomy? It's opposing options that are presented as the ONLY options, it permeates absolutely every part of our society, and it harms all of us, even cis people. But don't buy into it! Life doesn't fit into neat little boxes, nor should it. Library Girl Mina Martinez Oldham joins us again, and we also discuss the importance of being seen and how playing is part of experimenting... and also cute non-binary librarians, culinary cruelty, and how trans women go where no man has gone before. Oh, also? I'm sunshine!
Episode download: TTT011.mp3
MINA MARTINEZ OLDHAM
library-girl.com
minaoldham.comFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
T*RFs (trans exclusionary radical feminists, aka transphobic bigots), Body Hacking
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: March 14, 2023
Run Time: 26:26Trans Intersectionality
Episode Number: 10Intersectionality! It's vital for every marginalized community, including us trans folks. But guess what? It doesn't (and can't) only apply to us, and people from other marginalized communities need US to be intersectional, too. We don't need to hurt others just to stand up for ourselves. We're joined by the Library Girl, Mina Martinez Oldham, to remind you that you support people from other marginalized communities is by listening to them, and believing them... just like we need cis people to do for us. You're also gonna learn how eggs recognize eggs, how coming out never ends, and how my breasts are perfect (listen, they just are).
Episode download: TTT010.mp3
MINA MARTINEZ OLDHAM
library-girl.com
minaoldham.comFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Privilege (in general, and that of cis people), Privilege (mine), The Only Trans Person You Know
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: March 7, 2023
Run Time: 32:01Trans Body Hacking
Episode Number: 9Body hacking?! You better believe it. And we all do it, trans and cis alike. Learn all about it and gain a better understanding of how we're all really more alike than you might think. We're again joined by Jack Knoxville of the Trans Empowerment Project, and we're here to remind you there's no roadmap to transition. Everyone's on their own journey, and yours is valid whatever it may be. And hey, you also get to learn about capes and Spider-Man, and how I very much like being alive!
Episode download: TTT009.mp3
JACK KNOXVILLE
Twitter: @jacktivism101, @trans_empowered
jackknoxville.com, transempowerment.orgFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Hormone Replacement Therapy (and patience), Freeing Up My Brain (aka Lunch with Tilly), Gender Euphoria, Gender Dysphoria, The Intentional Trans Allegories of The Matrix
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: February 28, 2023
Run Time: 30:43False Allyship
Episode Number: 8What happens when allies aren't allies? What happens when their allyship is only performative? And what happens when it goes a step further, and becomes not just performative but also outright transphobic? You're gonna find out! We're joined by Jack Knoxville of the Trans Empowerment Project, and talk about clothing swaps, how being called on your bigotry is not equal to your actual bigotry, and how trans people are all such badasses (it's true!). And cis friends, remember that when you see transphobia, saying nothing makes it worse. We don't need you to be perfect, we just need you to TRY. Ask how to help if you're not sure!
Episode download: TTT008.mp3
JACK KNOXVILLE
Twitter: @jacktivism101, @trans_empowered
jackknoxville.com, transempowerment.orgFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
No Escape 2 (some escape due to cis allyship), Performative Allyship, What Real Cis Acceptance Looks Like, Implicit Queerphobia
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: February 21, 2023
Run Time: 43:47Interview with Quantum Leap writer Shakina
Episode Number: 7It's our interview with writer/director/actor Shakina, all about the recent episode she wrote for the Quantum Leap reboot, episode 112 "Let Them Play." We discuss taking the episode from concept to screen, cis folks wanting to mine trans people's trauma for story drama, living portraits, and just how special and vital this very trans episode was, and WHY it's so important and why this kind of representation matters across the board. You're also going to learn the absolutely vital difference between allies and accomplices. And hey... don't be a garbage goblin.
Episode download: TTT007.mp3
SHAKINA
Twitter: @Shakeenz
Insta: @Shakeenz
shakina.nycFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Freeing Up Brain Space (aka lunch with Tilly), Confidence 2 (into the unknown), Trans Roles and Stories
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: February 14, 2023
Run Time: 35:59The Signs Were Always There
Episode Number: 6This week we’re going to take a personal look into my past to look at how the signs we're trans were always there, even when we refused to see them. There’s no other way to say this than… this is gonna be embarrassing. For me. And hey, sometimes you out yourself post-transition without even realizing it, but that's okay, because trans is a process. We're joined once again by Laser, who is great and makes great things! His new solo album Overreacting is out February 10, and we've got a special preview of The Way That You Look At Me, a new track from the album (Nate the scientist says hi)!
Episode download: TTT006.mp3
LASER
Twitter: @lasertheboy
Insta: @lasertheboy
TikTok: @lasertheboy
Pre-order Overreacting: lasertheboy.com
Watch the musical: teachingarobottolove.comFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
The Past and Why it Haunts Us, Parents Who Will Never Know the Real You (my dad), How to Know if You're Trans (still cis tho), The Fear of Embracing Your True Self, Unexpected Bonuses (of transition), Giving Yourself Permission (to explore)
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: February 7, 2023
Run Time: 23:08What Real Cis Acceptance Looks Like
Episode Number: 5This week’s topic is one that’s really important and involves the cis folks out there just as much as it involves any transgender person. We’re talking about What Real Cis Acceptance Looks Like (and cis folks, please spread the word on this)! We're joined by the multi-talented Laser, whose new solo album Overreacting is out February 10! Remember: trans is just another kind of woman you can be, and every trans person is valid. YES, even YOU. You'll also learn about the lexicon of maleness, bros starting fires, and how no one has a writing career anymore!
Episode download: TTT005.mp3
LASER
Twitter: @lasertheboy
Insta: @lasertheboy
TikTok: @lasertheboy
Pre-order Overreacting: lasertheboy.com
Watch the musical: teachingarobottolove.comFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Gender Dysphoria, Trans Rage, Cis Apathy, Transitioning During a Pandemic, Into the Unknown (aka What is Happening)REFERENCE MATERIAL
Anti-trans Laws are on the Rise - Washington Post, Oct. 14, 2022
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: January 31, 2023
Run Time: 23:36Trans Roles and Stories
Episode Number: 4This week is all about trans roles in media, and trans stories... also in media (that's where stories go, I don't make the rules). Rather than discussing specific stories and roles, we're going to talk about who gets to tell those stories, and who gets to play those roles, and why. Is my voice still sore? Yes. Will you notice? Also yes. We're joined by actress and certified funny lady Eileen Noonan (her webseries Smoosh is coming soon!), and hey... Chris Hemsworth's arms are feminist icons!
Episode download: TTT004.mp3
EILEEN NOONAN
Twitter: @eileenmnoonan
Insta: @eileenmnoonan
TikTok: @eileenmnoonan
Facebook: Eileen M. Noonan
Smoosh webseries site: smoosh.websiteFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Bad Representation, The Intentional Trans Allegories of the Matrix franchise, The Intentional (?) Trans Allegory of The Little Mermaid's "Part of Your World," The Intentional Trans Allegory of Real Genius, The Intentional (?) Trans Allegory of The Twilight Zone's "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room"
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: January 24, 2023
Run Time: 35:12Trans Representation in 2022 media
Episode Number: 3It's our trans rep in 2022 media retrospective, covering the good, the bad, and the confusing trans (and trans-adjacent) content across 20+ movies and 60+ seasons of television I saw last year! There's also talk about when transition ends, and discussion about how we all smell (wouldn't you like to know). Apologies for my scratchy voice, we recorded this the day after I ran a TTPRG game and talked for an entire afternoon, and it shows. This week we're joined by comic writer supreme, Lilah Sturges (her book "The Science of Ghosts" is out later this year!). We're gonna push it to 14 and get Spock ears for everyone, do not question the Blahaj!
Specific media discussed: Bros, Thor Love and Thunder, Wendell and Wild, Cobra Kai, The Expanse, The Flight Attendant, Gentleman Jack, I Am Groot, A League of Their Own, Loot, Los Espookys, Never Have I Ever, Only Murders in the Building, Our Flag Means Death, Paper Girls, The Peripheral, Queer as Folk, Reservation Dogs, Resident Alien, Russian Doll, Rutherford Falls, Severance, She-Hulk, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Prodigy, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Upload, Wellington Paranormal, Westworld, Quantum Leap, Heartstopper
Episode download: TTT003.mp3
LILAH STURGES
Twitter: @LilahSturges
Instagram: @tralalilahFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Bad Representation, Good Representation, Trans People in History, Implicit Queerphobia (wrt A League of Their Own), The New Past/Finding Our Own Representation (wrt to KJ and Paper Girls)
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: January 17, 2023
Run Time: 1:02:09The Past, and Why it Haunts Us
Episode Number: 2This week we’re discussing something that likely haunts every trans person who transitions as an adult. Hop in your chair and initiate splinter sequence, because it’s time to talk about: THE PAST. There's also talk of Rocky Horror, bows, Pooh bears, leisure suits (?), and Susan absolutely blows Tilly's mind with an observation on her lifelong love of Superman! We're joined once again by that queen of the audio realm, Jillian Morgan!
Episode download: TTT002.mp3
JILLIAN MORGAN
https://linktr.ee/audiojillianFURTHER READING
(topics discussed with essays available at TillysTransTuesdays.com)
Clothes, Disentangling Sexuality from Gender, Dysphoria, Hair (and Hair 2), Photos (and Photos 2)
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneRelease Date: January 10, 2023
Run Time: 35:30Intro!
Episode Number: 1What the heck are Tilly's Trans Tuesdays? It's trans stuff! All kinds of stuff! About being trans. There are more details, but those are in the episode. That's why we made it. And we're joined by audio maven/radio veteran extraordinaire, Jillian Morgan! You'll also find out how to (correctly or incorrectly) say "amuse-bouche!"
Episode download: TTT001.mp3
Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music.
Please stop by and show your support at daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/daisyandjaneJILLIAN MORGAN
https://linktr.ee/audiojillianRelease Date: January 3, 2023
Run Time: 16:53