Episode 136: Sabrina Imbler

Tuck speaks with writer and creature enthusiast Sabrina Imbler (they/them). Topics include:  A Who's Who of the ocean's notable transsexuals  Writing about trans youth for the New York Times (lol, lmao) Seeking gender role models from creatures, plants, and fungi Why is a sad octopus more heartbreaking than a sad human? Plus: Neopets, the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, and a goldfish driving a tank(?!) This Week in Gender: Carl Charles shares a trans Supreme Court update. Find Sabrina on Twitter @aznfusion and on tour. Their work is available on Defector and at simbler.github.io. How Far the Light Reaches is out on Dec 6, and Dyke (Geology) is available now from Black Lawrence Press. Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to get access to our monthly bonus podcast, weekly newsletter, and other fun perks. Browse our nonprofit merch shop at bit.ly/gendermerch. Find episode transcripts at genderpodcast.com. We're also on Twitter and Instagram @gendereveal. Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we'll read on the show. Today's messages were from Some Tending and Urge Surfer. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional Music: "Taoudella" by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: Urbody (promo code: TUCK15)