EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H 15M
"Tested" and the Resurgence of Sex Testing with Reo Eveleth
from The End of Sport · host The End of Sport
In this episode, Anna and Johanna sit down with Reo Eveleth to discuss the complex history and ethics of sex testing in elite sports, exploring how policies are manufactured and their impact on athletes' human rights. The conversation covers the evolution of testing methods, institutional biases, and the importance of humanizing athletes' stories.Reo Eveleth is a writer, producer, and artist who explores the relationship between humans and science and technology, particularly why people make the choices they do and how those choices move us closer or further away from a better future. Most recently, Reo wrote, reported, and hosted the Tested podcast, which traced the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports. Tested received three Sports Podcasting Awards, an Ambie for Best Documentary, a National Headliner Award, a GRAND prize at the New York Festivals, and a nomination for a Peabody Award, and was named a Best Podcast of 2024 by Apple, Vulture, and the New York Times. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:04 Reo's Background and Journey to Science Journalism06:00 Podcasting Process and Idea Generation10:00 Overview of the Tested Podcast10:48 The Genesis of the Tested Podcast14:56 Interview Process and Building Trust with Athletes23:06 The Impact of Sex Testing on Athletes24:49 The Evolution of Sex Testing in Sports30:09 The IOC's New Policy on Sex Testing34:04 Critique of the IOC's Testing Methods37:18 The Illusion of Scientific Certainty39:30 The Burden on Athletes45:23 ‘Fairness’ and ‘Protection’ in Sports50:18 The Role of Ethics in Sports Policy52:23 The Court of Arbitration for Sport57:11 Consent and Privacy Issues in Testing01:06:11 Impact on Collegiate SportsKeywords: sex testing, elite sports, human rights, sports policy, intersex athletes, CAS, ethics, sports history, gender categories, athlete advocacyHosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh & Johanna Mellis________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.
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In this episode, Anna and Johanna sit down with Reo Eveleth to discuss the complex history and ethics of sex testing in elite sports, exploring how policies are manufactured and their impact on athletes' human rights. The conversation covers the evolution of testing methods, institutional biases, and the importance of humanizing athletes' stories.Reo Eveleth is a writer, producer, and artist who explores the relationship between humans and science and technology, particularly why people make the choices they do and how those choices move us closer or further away from a better future. Most recently, Reo wrote, reported, and hosted the Tested podcast, which traced the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports. Tested received three Sports Podcasting Awards, an Ambie for Best Documentary, a National Headliner Award, a GRAND prize at the New York Festivals, and a nomination for a Peabody Award, and was named a Best Podcast of 2024 by Apple, Vulture, and the New York Times. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:04 Reo's Background and Journey to Science Journalism06:00 Podcasting Process and Idea Generation10:00 Overview of the Tested Podcast10:48 The Genesis of the Tested Podcast14:56 Interview Process and Building Trust with Athletes23:06 The Impact of Sex Testing on Athletes24:49 The Evolution of Sex Testing in Sports30:09 The IOC's New Policy on Sex Testing34:04 Critique of the IOC's Testing Methods37:18 The Illusion of Scientific Certainty39:30 The Burden on Athletes45:23 ‘Fairness’ and ‘Protection’ in Sports50:18 The Role of Ethics in Sports Policy52:23 The Court of Arbitration for Sport57:11 Consent and Privacy Issues in Testing01:06:11 Impact on Collegiate SportsKeywords: sex testing, elite sports, human rights, sports policy, intersex athletes, CAS, ethics, sports history, gender categories, athlete advocacyHosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh & Johanna Mellis________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.
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