Zach Oren: Ides of Gender & the Power of Trans Visibility

Send us Fan MailWant to be a better LGBTQ+ ally? This episode offers a real, compassionate starting point.Photographer Zach Oren (he/him) joins BabyGay™ Podcast host & founder PJ Brescia (they/them) to share the story behind Ides of Gender — a powerful, seven-year photo series documenting over 650 trans and nonbinary people across all 50 U.S. states and territories. As a cisgender artist, Zach opens up about building trust, navigating privilege, and using photography to honor the truth and beauty of trans lives.If you're seeking to deepen your allyship, support the trans community, or understand how art can shift culture and expand empathy, this conversation is for you.Recorded at The Black Cat in Los Angeles: site of the first LGBTQ+ civil rights protest in U.S. history.This episode is proudly sponsored by The Black Cat.See Zach’s work: zachoren.com | @zachoren @idesofgenderBabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat.Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytvwww.baby.gay