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Tranzmission
by Hosted by Ez, Rae, Hazel, Bette, Sev, Natalia, and Brody
Bringing you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane.https://linktr.ee/tranzradio
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Breaking Tortillas Together: Race, Racism, Gender & Community
Host: Ez (he/him) w/ Special Guests Piece Kent (he/him) and Angel Ixchel Pineda (she/her) This week on Tranzmission, we’re holding space for a powerful conversation on race, racism, gender, and community — centering the lived experiences of CALD trans and gender diverse people. We’re joined by Pierce Kent founder of gender affirming underwear brand Dys4ick and Angel Ixchel Pineda, local burlesque performer and comic, who share their stories, cultural perspectives, and reflections on navigating identity at the intersection of race and gender. Ez also reads a poem and a short essay from When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent, bringing in additional voices that speak to culture, identity, and resistance. Together, we unpack how racism and transphobia show up — both in broader society and within LGBTQIA+ spaces — and explore conversations around whiteness, white fragility, and accountability in community reading from “What is white fragility and why white trans women adopt it” by Tara Knight. This episode also makes space for care, cultural connection, and what it means to build solidarity and repair. This is an honest, reflective, and necessary conversation about how we show up for each other and what it takes to create communities that are truly inclusive, supportive, and accountable. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:26 - Community News and Events 04:47 - Pierce Kent from Dys4ick: Introduction 05:10 - Dys4ick collaboration w/ Sock Draw Heros 10:14 - Navigating Race and Gender Identity: Pierce - Māhū kāne, Ez - Charrúa 12:38 - Experiences of Racism 18:58 - Community: Supportive vs Exclusionary 19:46 - Ez Reads: When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent 21:03 - Polluted Imprints In A Neurodivergent Mind by [Julia Feliz[(https://medium.com/@jd.feliz)] 26:06 - Ocean Home by Zoë Gamell Brown 27:52 - Angel Ixchel Pineda: Introduction and Journey - AM to PM by Christina Milian 32:04 - Racism and Transphobia 42:31 - White Fragility: "What is white fragility and why white trans women adopt it” by Tara Knight 44:57 - White Women's Tears: Keeping the POC community down/silent 47:08 - Advice: Empathy, Accountability, Discomfort, and Listening 52:12 - Further Reading: Links in notes 53:05 - Action Statement: What's Next? What can you do? Community News and Events Links Holdsworth House Brisbane Closes Its’ Doors KIKI's Drag Night @Season Three Friday 1 May, 7-11:30pm Shelf Lovers’ Drag Storytime - May @Shelf Lovers (GHA cottage) Saturday 2 May 2-3PM To continue engaging with the ideas explored in this episode, here are some recommended readings: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice by Jennifer Mullan Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton Other links: Sock Draw Heroes Dy4ick Training Wheels MĀHŪ: A TRANS-PACIFIC LOVE STORY House of Alexander Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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THE PROBLEM WITH FINLAND
This week Bette (she/they) and Ez (he/him) tackle Finland, a country where trans healthcare seems stranded in the previous century, and whose most famous anti-trans adolescent psychiatrist, Riitterkerttu Kaltiala, has collaborated with SEGM, the Florida Board of Medicine, and the Cass Review board. As Kaltiala hosts a webinar for a small Australian trans-skeptical psychiatrists’ group and the internet debates the merits or otherwise of her latest “largely useless” study, Bette shares the testimonies of Finnish trans young people forced to endure a system that is “comparable to torture”. Meanwhile a story has surfaced in the Finnish state-run media: staff at Kaltiala’s EVA Unit have been illegally restraining young residents. Now that they’re tying down cis kids with bedsheets, will the world finally listen? 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:00 - Content Warning 01:36 - Intro to Finland and Riitterkerttu Kaltiala 02:55 - The Vine Review: prioritising Finland 05:14 - Kaltiala’s RACGP webinar cancelled 05:59 - Experiences of young people in the UK: CYPGS and PATHWAYS 08:40 - Finland and the Netherlands: small countries, big influences 09:57 - Kaltiala timeline 11:17 - Kaltiala et al (2019): drops in depression, anxiety, suicidality 12:24 - Australian Christian Lobby interview: Which harms? 13:48 - Florida Board of Medicine and Cass Review 14:24 - Letter to Finnish Parliament 15:27 - Ruuska et al (2024): “drastic reduction in suicide risk” 18:52 - Ruuska et al (2026): “largely useless as a scientific investigation” 20:23 - Assigned Media: Finland is incredibly bad at treating transgender people 21:06 - Kehrääjä: Describe to Me How You Masturbate 28:41 - Assigned Media: Don’t Forget Your Homework 33:47 - Therapy First Clinical Guidelines (now offline) 34:44 - Nadrowski: A new flight from womanhood 36:16 - Saxby et al (2026): GAHT reduces mental-healthcare use 36:55 - Saxby sibling study: Gender-affirming surgeries reduce mental-healthcare use 37:23 - Bette asks is mental health the right metric? 42:01 - YLE: Staff restricted minors illegally in psychiatric care in Tampere 43:52 - Guardian: Most right-wing Finnish government in generations Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and copy written and edited by Bette and cover image designed by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Voltage, Visions & Variety
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) This week on Tranzmission, Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) bring you the latest in community news and events, alongside three exciting interviews with incredible trans and gender diverse artists. In the studio, Ez and Elliott sit down with Jaye Heather (she/her) to chat about her upcoming comedy show Frozen Girl Sperm at Big Fork Theatre on Friday April 24 — a bold and hilarious exploration you won’t want to miss. Ez also speaks with Naavikaran about their MYSTIQ Tour, hitting The Cave Inn on Friday April 17, as well as their powerful film project Where Are You From?. Plus, Ez catches up with Naarm-based band Cry Club to dive into their electrifying new album High Voltage Anxiety — in an interview that unexpectedly journeys into metaphysical and moral philosophy, and absolutely delivers. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 00:01:41 - Community News and Events 00:09:32 - April Atonement 00:10:10 - Frozen Girl Sperm w/ Jaye Heather 00:21:34 - The MYSTIQ Tour w/ Naavikaran 00:36:14 - Naavikaran: KHO JAYE 00:40:41 - High Voltage Anxiety w/ Cry Club 00:56:55 - Cry Club: For Your Health 01:00:08 - April Atonement Community News and Events Links QNews: QLD anti-trans psychiatrist ordered to stop making online gender statements by Dean Arcuri QNews: ABC is cutting funding to LGBTQIA+ program amid neutrality push by Tessa Ogle Them: Zohran Mamdani Announces Trans Director to Lead NYC’s First LGBTQIA+ Affairs Office by James Factora Them: A Transmasc Ironman Trio Won Third Place in a Relay, Beating Over 200 Other Teams by Mathew Rodriguez Frozen Girl Sperm @Big Fork Theatre, Friday 24th April from 7pm Naavikaran: The MYSTIQ Tour [Magan-djin] @The Cave Inn, Friday 17th April, 5:30 - 10:30pm Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez and Elliot at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Music Tracks included with the direct permission of the artists. Background music provided by Pixaba from RestfulDreamingTunes
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Indie Poetry and Trans Anarchy
Host: Rae (they/them) Rae (they/them) chats with mk zariel (it/its) about its new book Different With Him, anarchy, and poetry. Rae also interviews local poet, spoken word, and slam artist Alexi Edwards (she/her) about the new book and album I Am Not Okay. In news, Rae reports on the UK indie bookshop inviting customers to vandalise a Harry Potter book, the findings in a new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission, and Meanjin’s unveiling of the world’s largest trans flag. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 00:02:22 - Community News and Events - Links in notes 00:08:06 - Support 4zzz! this April Atonement 00:10:02 - Introducing mk zariel and Different With Him 00:16:29 - mk zariel: 'voices' 00:17:20 - mk zariel: 'for a random dude at an anarchist convergence' 00:20:33 - mk zariel: Boy Apparition 00:28:06 - mk zariel: liberating desire and anarchism 00:30:49 - Support 4zzz! this April Atonement 00:31:40 - Previous Suns - chillin' link a villain 00:32:01 - mk zariel: advice 00:36:34 - mk zariel: the child and its enemies and Void Apparition 00:39:04 - Alexi Edwards - I Am Not Okay. 00:47:48 - Content Warning 00:48:48 - Alexi Edwards - Read the F*cking Poem 00:50:54 - Alexi Edwards: Finding Me 00:57:04 - Alexi Edwards: Ten Years of Poetry 00:59:18 - Alexi Edwards - Love Poem 01:03:32 - Alexi Edwards: Book, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook Community News and Events Links Australian Human Rights Commission: New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians across schools, healthcare and workplaces Pink News: Indie bookshop invites customers to vandalise Harry Potter book in trans fundraiser Q News: Brisbane unveils world’s largest trans flag, a symbol of trans joy and resistance by Dean Arcuri Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Gimuy/Cairns Controversy
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/her) w/ Special Guest Charlie (they/them) This week Bette (she/they) and Ez (he/him) welcome Charlie (they/them), who joins them from a Barber’s chair in Gimuy/Cairns. Together they break down the government’s review into paediatric gender care at the Cairns Sexual Health Service and discuss Charlie’s work in community with Gimuy Queer Collective. Do buckets and black mould justify the statewide ban on essential healthcare? The government’s case seems shaky at best. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 03:03 - Community News and Events 08:05 - CNaE: Trans Day of Visibility 11:01 - Charlie: Gimuy Queer Collective 12:25 - Charlie: Cairns Sexual Health Review and Cultural Climate 16:05 - Charlie: Clinical Timeline and Meeting Community Needs - Reviews linked below 19:38 - Charlie: Falling Short - Paperwork and Gillick competence 25:50 - Charlie: Current Operations - Dr. Katie 28:20 - BLACKtivation 28:53 - Cairns Sexual Health Review: Re A [2022] 31:24 - Cairns Sexual Health Review: Complaints and Funding 39:12 - Cairns Sexual Health Review: Standards of Care - Links in notes 44:22 - April Atonement 45:33 - Cairns Sexual Health Review: Black Mould and Maintenance 46:27 - Charlie: The Future - Gimuy Queer Collective, SSAYIT 50:12 - Cairns Sexual Health Review: Person Centred Care -21:27 - Charlie: Being Heard Community News and Events Links Pink News: UN overwhelmingly votes against US proposal limiting definition of gender by Poppy-Jay St. Palmer Olympics: International Olympic Committee announces new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport Pink News: Queer Bookshop Raises Money for Trans Healthcare by Letting Customers 'deface' Harry Potter Books 2026 LGBTQIA+ Sector Forum @Pullman Cairns International Tue, 16 Jun, 8:30am - 4:30pm AEST TDoV Links Trans Day of Visibility Support 4zzz this April Atonement TDoV Transtravaganza @Davies Park Tues 31 Mar, 3pm AEST Q News: Brisbane unveils world’s largest trans flag, a symbol of trans joy and resistance by Dean Arcuri pinkNOISE Easter @The Cave Inn Thurs 2 Apr, 6-9pm AEST Journal Articles: Ashley et al (2023), Do gender assessments prevent regret in transgender healthcare? A narrative review Ashley et al (2025), Gatekeeping gender-affirming care is detrimental to detrans people Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD Produced and recorded by Ez and Bette at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Crushes, Chaos, & Trans Romance
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Hazel (she/her) In this episode Ez (he/him) and Hazel (she/her) explore dating, romance, flirting, and intimacy in trans and gender diverse lives. From navigating dating apps and disclosure, to building confidence, setting boundaries, and sharing practical tips for cis people dating trans partners, the conversation reflects the complexity and diversity of trans experiences. Also delving into conversations about bodies, surgeries, and terminology, as well as addressing issues such as fetishisation, communication in relationships, and the longevity of intimacy — including how connection can grow and evolve over time. Throughout, the discussion Ez and Hazel challenge traditional assumptions about desire and intimacy, and highlights the importance of communication, respect, and self-determination. Additionally here are some recommended resources mentioned in this episode; Trans Sex by Kelvin Sparks, a practical guide for cis people and those new to dating trans partners; Love in a Fcked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together* by Dean Spade, which examines relationships through an activist and non-traditional lens; Fucking Trans Women a Zine by Mira Bellwether, a widely regarded resource on trans feminine bodies and pleasure; eff-able: a spicy anthology of queer crip poetry, which centres disabled queer voices and desire; and the “Relationship Anarchy Smörgåsbord,” a framework for designing relationships based on individual values and needs. Together, these resources offer further insight into building relationships that are grounded in respect, communication, and authenticity. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:15 - 🏳️⚧️ Community News and Events - Links in Notes 09:28 - 💘 Dating While Trans: The Realities 16:12 - 💘 Dating While Trans: Preferences 22:35 - 💘 Dating While Trans: Fetishisation 27:00 - 💘 Dating While Trans: Disclosure 32:12 - 🧠 Tips & Tricks for Dating Trans People 34:30 - 🧠 Tips & Tricks: Communication and Terminology 38:40 - 🧠 Tips & Tricks: Don’t Fetishise, Exoticise, Or Stereotype 46:21 - ❤️ Intimacy, Bodies & Vulnerability: Redefining Sex Beyond Cisnormative Ideas 54:26 - 🌈 Love, Joy & Community Care (Resources & Recommended Reading) 🏳️⚧️ Community News and Events Links LGBTQ+ Australians warned of “serious risks” when travelling to the United States - Equality Australia: TRAVEL ALERT – United States Queensland appeal overturns key ruling in drag story time vilification case - Equality Australia: Equality Australia welcomes Queensland decision that drag story time vilification complaint against Lyle Shelton was wrongly decided Demand for trans adult content rises as trans rights decline, new report finds - Playboy: Trans Porn Is Booming. Trans Rights Are Fading Trans Day of Visibility TRANSTRAVAGANZA - World’s Largest Trans Flag @Davies Park, West End Tuesday 31st of March from 3pm pinkNOISE Easter@ The Cave Inn Thursday April 2nd from 6pm Mardi Gras-Burg present: Drag Bingo @Brisbane Valley Tavern Saturday, March 28th from 6pm 📖 Recommended Reading & Resources Terminology: Trans Hub For cis folks and people new to dating trans partners: Trans Sex — by Kelvin Sparks: A practical and affirming guide to navigating intimacy with trans partners For activists, anarchists, and people exploring non-traditional relationships: Love in a Fcked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together — by Dean Spade: A powerful look at relationships outside of mainstream norms, grounded in care and justice For exploring Relationship Anarchy: The Relationship Anarchy Smörgåsbord: A flexible, visual framework for designing relationships based on your own values and needs Rae White's Recommendations: Mira Bellwether Fucking Trans Women and eff-able: a spicy anthology of queer crip poetry Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Hazel and Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Tranz for trains!
Hosts: Brody (they/them) and Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Imogen Buckley (she/her) Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. Today Brody (they/them) and Rae (they/them) chatted to Imogen Buckley (she/her), lead founder of South East Queensland Transport Association (SEQTA) about public transport advocacy and community, including how members of the public can get involved in campaigning for improvements. Brody and Rae also report on international, national and local news, including a Red Flag alert for anti-trans genocide in the USA, the NHS in the UK 'capitulating' to anti-trans lobbying, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board members being stood down, a new queer and trans owned book shop opening in Sydney, and Trans Justice Meanjin creating the world's largest trans flag. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:29 - Imogen Buckley: SEQTA 11:36 - Imogen Buckley: Public Transport X Transness - Study 14:08 - Imogen Buckley: Disability Access - Stigma and Advocacy 21:52 - Imogen Buckley: SEQTA 23:12 - Imogen Buckley: SEQ Line Requests 27:44 - Imogen Buckley: Favourite Metro Routes - Nambour & Gold Coast Line 29:58 - Imogen Buckley: SEQTA and Instagram 34:16 - Community News and Events - Links in notes Community News and Events Links Lemkin Institute - Red Flag Alert - Anti-Trans Genocide in the USA - #3 Pink News - NHS ‘capitulating’ to anti-trans lobby, policy expert says by Amelia Hansford Star Observer - Two Sydney Mardi Gras Board Directors Have Been Stood Down by Lydia Jupp Star Observer - “Read Queer, Be Here”: A New Online Queer Bookshop Has Opened In Sydney by Patrick Lenton Star Observer - Queensland To Create World’s Largest Trans Flag To Support Trans Youth by Michael James Mardi Gras-Burg present: Drag Bingo at Brisbane Valley Tavern (Fernvale) @Brisbane Valley Tavern Sat, Mar 28, 6pm AEST Frozen Girl Sperm (comedy show) @Big Fork Theatre, Fri, Apr 24, 7-8pm AEST QLD Family Pride @The Link - YMCA Youth Centre, Victoria Point, Sat, Mar 21, 2-5pm AEST Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 📸 ID: Imogen Buckley is nursing the for Tranzmission logo. She is wearing a pink face mask, black jacket with several enamel pins and is raising her hands in peace signs. She stands before the 4zzz wall with a Venn Diagram in the mid ground. Clockwise there is a sunflower in the lower left, train station roof in the upper left and 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Brody and Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Writing ourselves into history
Hosts: Rae (they/them) Today Rae (they/them) chats about recent trans rights issues in the news, including: Republicans in the House of Representatives introducing H.R. 7661, an anti-trans bill that would create a nationwide ban on LGBTQ+ books in public schools; the New South Wales government introducing proposed changes to the state’s Library Act aimed at protecting public libraries from book bans and censorship; and Brisbane drag performers winning an appeal, after an earlier vilification decision was overturned, finding that “drag is a vital and central aspect of queer culture.” On Tranz Verse, poet River Snowdrop reads 'One Month On T'. Rae chats with Eli Sutherland (they/them) Festival Director of Trans Book Festival (TBF) about what you can expect from the festival being held on 17-19 April in Naarm. TBF is the only writers’ festival in the southern hemisphere focused on uplifting and celebrating trans and gender diverse (TGD) literary excellence in all narrative forms. Rae also interviews Toby Fitch (he/they) about their new book Or: An Autobiography, which explores fluidities of self, body, and imagination. Its central long poem, ‘The Or Tree’, is a speculative version of the fictitious poem ‘The Oak Tree’, by Virginia Woolf’s Orlando. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:13 - Community News and Events 04:25 - Tranz Verse: 'One Month On T' by River Snowdrop 06:24 - Eli Sutherland: Trans Book Festival (TBF) Part 1 20:11 - Eli Sutherland: Trans Book Festival (TBF) Part 2 32:13 - Toby Fitch: Or: An Autobiography Part 1 39:36 - Toby Fitch: Or: An Autobiography Part 2 47:34 - Toby Fitch: Or: An Autobiography Part 3 55:50 - Toby Fitch: Or: An Autobiography Part 4 Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 📸 ID: Eli Sutherland (left) and Toby Fitch's book 'Or: An Autobiography' (right) bursting out of the Tranzmission logo. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Policing Sydney Mardi Gras
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Brody (they/them) This week Ez (he/him) and Brody (they/them) team up to discuss the week in community news and events covering - LAG's Bid to Exclude Trans Women Heads to Federal Court, NZ Government saying Transgender Human Rights Protections “Not A Priority”, as well as Transgender Men Challenging Kansas Law that Invalidates Driver’s Licences. Brody discusses Appetite for Change Conference - is the first of its kind: a two-day event exploring eating, feeding, and body at the intersections of neurodivergence, queerness, transness, chronic illness, disability, and other marginalised identities. Ez also discusses Police and Corporate infiltration of LGBTQIA+ celebratory spaces focusing on the 2026 Mardi Gras. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 03:14 - Community News and Event - Links in Notes 10:53 - TW: Eating Disorders and Intersections Of Neurodivergence, Queerness, Transness, Chronic Illness, Disability, And Other Marginalised Identities 11:03 - Appetite for Change Conference -12-13 March 18:46 - Policing Sydney Mardi Gras 39:58 - Support 4zzz! Community News and Event ABC News - Lesbian group takes fight to Federal Court in bid to exclude transgender women from events by Paige Cockburn newsroom. - Human rights protections for transgender Kiwis not a priority – Govt by Marc Daalder American Civil Liberties Union - Transgender Kansans Challenge State Law Invalidating Their Driver’s Licenses and Allowing Them to Be Sued for Using Public Restrooms ABC News - Pride in Protest float excluded from Sydney Mardi Gras over 'offensive' comments about Jewish LGBTQ group by Jessica Kidd Q News - Police accused of excessive force after Mardi Gras parade removals by Laura Koefoed Trans Youth Fundraiser @Yard Doggs Sun, 8 Mar, 12:30pm AEST Monster Garage Sale @St. Michaels Anglican Church, New Farm Thurs-Sat, 5-7 Mar Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez and Brody at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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A Leap of Faith - Interview w/ Reverend Selina
Hosts: Hazel (she/her), Ez (he/him), and Pheobe (She/Her) w/ Special Guest Reverend Selina In today's episode Hazel (She/Her), Pheobe (She/Her), and Ez (He/Him) chat all things religion, transness, and the development of self with the kind and lovely Sel AKA Reverend Selina McMahon (She/Her). Crossing through discussions of institutional bigotry to how we can build ourselves as witches, join as we dive deep into what religion means to the trans and gender-diverse community. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:15 - Community News and Events 07:14 - Just Sel: Hatches, Matches and Dispatches 09:27 - Sel: Listening and Affirmation 11:52 - Sel: Religion, Institution, and Meditation, 15:00 - Sel: 🟥, Absolution, and Self-Honesty 19:32 - Sel: The Cass Tsunami 23:25 - Sel: Sticking with God not Institution 30:52 - Sel: Perfectly Imperfect and 'The Plan' 37:36 - Sel: Mystery, Uncertainty, and Making Ourselves 39:48 - Sel: Reaching Out and Engaging 43:20 - Sel: The Empire of The Church 51:07 - Sel: Advice to your younger self 53:13 - Sel: Self Promotion - [email protected] 55:00 - Support 4zzz! Community News and Events The Guardian - Role of far-right manosphere in homophobic attacks on men to be investigated in Victoria by Benita Kolovos Equality Australia - Bill protecting intersex children from unnecessary medical interventions passes Vic lower house LGBTQ Nation - European Parliament passes resolution that says trans women are women by Alex Bollinger Pink News - Dr Hilary Cass faces formal complaint over BBC interview Trans Justice Project - We’ll unveil the world’s largest trans flag this Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️: Fundraising Concert @The Cave Inn Thursday, 26 Feb, 6pm AEST Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Hazel at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited
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Tranz Verse: Prema Arasu's Vampire Squid
Today Rae (they/them) chats with Prema Arasu (they/she) about their poetry collection Vampire Squid, the relationship between humans and the deep sea, and creatures that resist binary classification, like the vampire squid and hermaphrodidic flatworms. Rae also introduces Tranz Verse, a new segment highlighting poetry readings from trans and gender diverse creatives living in Magandjin and beyond. This month’s Tranz Verse features Ciaren (they/them), m k zariel (it/its), Lucian (they/them), and Amber (they/them). In trans news, Rae chats about the Pride Flag being reinstated at Stonewall; the Miss Tasmania Pageant condemning online abuse directed at transgender contestant Lucy Faulkner; new research suggesting publicly funding gender-affirming hormones and surgeries could save Australia’s Medicare system millions; Olivia Coleman feeling 'sort of non-binary'; and Open Doors celebrating 25 years! In events, Andrea Gibson's 'Come See Me in the Good Light' will be screening on Thurs 19 Feb at echo & bounce thanks to SpeakEasy Poetry. And Trans Joy Meanjin are holding a fundraiser on Thurs 26 Feb at the Cave Inn to make the world's largest trans flag for Trans Day of Visibility. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:04 - Community News and Events 05:46 - Prema Arasu: Vampire Squid Part 1 15:22 - Prema Arasu: Vampire Squid Part 2 16:24 - Prema Arasu: New Species 20:50 - Prema Arasu: Top Surgery 23:40 - Prema Arasu: Vampire Squid 4 - Squidtember 28:16 - Prema Arasu: Fencing Lessons with Hermaphroditic Flatworms 29:32 - Prema Arasu: Other works and events 32:04 - Tranz Verse 33:17 - Tranz Verse: Ciaren 'Untitled' 36:09 - Tranz Verse: Lucian 'Far Above Gender I Soar' 38:24 - Tranz Verse: mk zariel 'transistor' 40:00 - Tranz Verse: Amber 'Identity' Community News and Events Q News: Pride flag back at Stonewall after Trump administration ban by Jordan Hirst Q News: Miss Tasmania pageant condemns online hatred towards trans contestant by Dean Arcuri The Conversation: Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research by Karinna Saxby, Brendan Nolan, Clue Coman, and Dennis Petrie Star Observer: Open Doors Youth Service Celebrates 25 Years With Trans Youth Art Exhibition by Michael James Shimmer @Museum of Brisbane until April Come See Me In The Good Light Star Observer: Queensland To Create World’s Largest Trans Flag To Support Trans Youth by Michael James Trans Justice Project - We’ll unveil the world’s largest trans flag this Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️: Fundraising Concert @The Cave Inn Thursday, 26 Feb, 6pm AEST Prema Arasu Events and Works Vampire Squid Fencing Lessons with Hermaphroditic Flatworms Words on the Waves Writers Festival The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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PATHWAYS Research in the UK
Host: Bette (she/they), and Ez (he/him) This week Bette (she/they) and Ez (he/him) pull apart the tangled mess that is the UK’s PATHWAYS (Puberty suppression And Transitional Healthcare With Adaptive Youth Services) program, a group of five studies apparently intended to help young people, parents, carers, and health professionals “make informed choices about the care and support options that are most likely to be helpful”. But could that really be the intention of an aggressive, prolonged interrogation of young people that asks them if anyone has fondled their genitals lately and equates reductions in gender dysphoria with curing transness? CW for institutionalised transphobia at its worst. Please skip this one if you struggle with stories of children suffering. For Queensland listeners, the PATHWAYS trial is the RCT that our government is waiting on before it will consider offering hormone treatments to young people through the public system again. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Content Warning: Institutionalised Transphobia 00:18 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:36 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:38 - Community News and Events - Links in Notes 07:00 - PATHWAYS: What is it? - Dr Cal Horton and their writing 11:14 - PATHWAYS: Voices - Emily Simonoff and Michael Absoud 17:22 - WPATH, EPATH, and USPATH Statement 22:28 - PATHWAYS: KIDSCREEN-10 Index 25:12 - PATHWAYS: Secondary Outcome Measures - UGDS-GS, Romantic Relations ALSPAC, CBCL/6-18, ASQ, RCADS, BIS-GS, and PAGES-P 41:28 - PATHWAYS: Tim Nicholls Statement 42:14 - PATHWAYS: Inbuilt Bias and RCT Disadvantages 45:38 - Dr Cal Horton: Qualitative Research 57:30 - GET INVOLVED - Links in Notes 59:22 - Parents: Converstions Community News and Events Links: Scene Magazine: New research shows trans women have NO athletic advantage over cisgender women by Graham Robson Good Law Project: New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks Them: Exclusive: Lilly Wachowski Joins Geena Rocero’s Sci-Fi Thriller Dolls as Executive Producer by Quispe López Them: Australian Metal Singer Josie Scott Comes Out as Trans: “Liberating to Finally Live as Myself” by Samantha Riedel Attitude: Paris Hilton sends epic message of support to trans people: ‘Keep shining, slaying, sliving – you’re beautiful’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Jamie Tabberer pinkNOISE Valentines @The Cave Inn Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 6-10pm AEST Further Reading Links EPATH, WPATH, and US PATH joint statement Dr Simona Giordano testifies Council of Europe expert committee say puberty blocker trial may violate rights of the patient Kings College PATHWAYS page PATHWAYS trial protocol Emily Simonoff explains why she thinks PATHWAYS trial is necessary Cal Horton: Questioning trans kids, Why I won’t be engaging with the UK’s puberty blocker study, and “The worst thing I’ve ever experienced” - comparing experiences of affirmative and non-affirmative healthcare provision for trans adolescents in the UK Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. LifeLine - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Get Involved Trans Justice Project Meanjin Peoples Pride Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out Protect Trans Kids QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Bette and Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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It's A Man's World: Part 3, Bodies, Belonging, and Re-Imagining Masculinity
Hosts: Ez (he/him),Elliott (he/him) Welcome back to Tranzmission’s series It’s A Man’s World. This is Part Three: Bodies, Belonging, and Re-imagining Masculinity. In our last It's A Man's World episode, Power, Safety, and Conflict, we explored what it means to navigate risk, hierarchy, and survival inside men’s spaces — the constant calculations around visibility, safety, and when to speak up or stay quiet. Today, we’re taking that conversation deeper, into the body, into belonging, and into the question of what masculinity actually becomes once you’re living inside it. Because entering men’s spaces doesn’t just change how others see you — it changes how you move, how your body is read, how you relate to yourself, and where you’re allowed to belong. From locker rooms and gyms, to workplaces, dating, and everyday public life, masculinity is experienced not just socially, but physically and emotionally. For trans men and trans-masculine people, this often means navigating new expectations around strength, size, voice, emotion, and desirability — while also carrying histories, identities, and ways of being that don’t always fit narrow ideas of the “Aussie bloke.” In this episode, we’re exploring what it feels like to inhabit masculinity in the body, how belonging is negotiated and sometimes withheld, and how trans-masculine experiences open up space to re-imagine masculinity beyond dominance, silence, and control. I’m your host Ez, he/him, joined by my best friend Elliott, he/him. As always, we’re not speaking for all trans men, trans-masculine people, or cis men. This series reflects our lived experiences — how we question, reshape, and survive masculinity in so-called Australia. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:16 - Community News and Events - Links In The Notes 08:05 - It's A Man's World: Part 3 - Bodies, Belonging, and Re-Imagining Masculinity 09:55 - Bodies, Masculinity, and Difference 17:30 - Pressure to Perform: Confirmation Bias 21:50 - Mental Health, Medical Labour, and Emotional Isolation 29:08 - Asking For Help 31:08 - Isolation: Community and Belonging 38:00 - Gender Identity: Hair 39:08 - Health Consciousness: Cycles and Stability 41:14 - Text In: Gender Euphoria 44:03 - Looking Forward: Reclaiming Manhood, Responsibility, Freedom, and Sacred Care 47:14 - The Repeating Stories (Colonial V Indigenous) 50:49 - Listening and Learning is Power 52:35 - Wrapping Up: Advice Mascs 56:02 - Final Words: Being A Man 58:33 - Support 4zzz! and MegaHerzzz Community News and Events Links: Q News: QLD faces new court challenge over ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth by Laura Koefoed ABC News: Concerns over abortion, vasectomies, IVF, gender-affirming care access as Catholic organisation Calvary buys Hobart Private by Josh Duggan Q News: Mardi Gras Board accused of transphobia: what you need to know by Laura Koefoed In Our Words: Youth LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing in Australia Survey pinkNOISE Valentines @The Cave Inn Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 6-10pm AEST Support Services QLife - 1800 184 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez and Elliott for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Interview w/ Professor Sandy O’Sullivan
Host: Ez (he/him) In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Professor Sandy O’Sullivan, a Wiradjuri scholar, community advocate, and transgender, non-binary academic, to explore the deep connections between gender, culture, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Together, we unpack how colonialism has shaped – and often distorted – understandings of gender and identity, and what it means to reclaim space for First Nations sovereignty and transgender histories. This episode moves beyond surface-level conversations to ask: What does community really mean? How can Indigenous thinking guide more collective, caring, and accountable futures? And how do trans and First Nations communities build solidarity while resisting systems that continue to cause harm? Grounded in lived experience, truth-telling, and cultural strength, this interview offers listeners a rare opportunity to reflect on gender, togetherness, community responsibility, and the power of Indigenous-led knowledge in shaping more just and inclusive worlds. Content Warning: This episode discusses colonial violence, systemic discrimination, and lived experiences of marginalisation. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 03:36 - Introducing Professor Sandy O’Sullivan 06:36 - Solidarity between First Nations and Trans People: Colonial Containers 13:20 - Colonisation: Truth Telling, Underserved, and Ledgers 19:20 - Historical Context and the Venus of Willendorf 28:00 - Creators, Curators, and Community 30:54 - Disproportionate Exceptions: Stories, Dignity, and Housing - Queer As... 38:13 - Support: Solidarity and Allyship 44:08 - The Memoir: Individual and Selective 46:00 - Trans Joy: Permission to be boring 48:05 - The Future: Death, Abundance, and "Fuck Hope" Chelsea Watego Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Artist Credit Wayde Clarke - Aboriginal Art | Equality LGBTQIA Inclusive Pride Flag 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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It's A Man's World: Part 2, Power, Safety, and Conflict
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) Welcome back to Tranzmission’s series It’s A Man’s World. This is Part Two: Power, Safety, and Conflict. In the first episode of this Tranzmission series we discussed; First Encounters, Learning the Rules, and Early Negotiations of Masculinity titled - Entering A Man’s World Today we’re digging into what happens after you’ve entered men’s spaces — when the unspoken rules become clearer, power dynamics start to show themselves, and questions of safety, dominance, and belonging become unavoidable. Men’s spaces — whether it’s a worksite, a footy club, a pub, a gym, or online forums — aren’t just social environments. They’re shaped by hierarchies, competition, silence, bravado, and sometimes aggression. For trans men and trans-masculine people, navigating these dynamics can mean constantly assessing risk, managing how visible or invisible you can afford to be, and deciding when to speak up, blend in, or push back. In this episode, we’re focusing on lived experiences of negotiating power, setting boundaries, responding to conflict, and staying safe — physically, emotionally, and socially — while moving through masculinity in so-called Australia. Hosted by Ez (he/him) joined Elliott (he/him). As always, we’re not speaking for all trans men, trans-masculine people, or cis men. This series is about our experiences — how we navigate, survive, challenge, and deconstruct masculinity in real time. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 00:51 - Trigger Warning 01:34 - It's A Man's World 03:08 - It’s A Man’s World Part Two: Power, Safety, and Conflict. 04:48 - Safety: How do you know it's safe? 10:04 - Safety: Outside the mould. 11:54 - Passing 14:30 - Privilege, Authority, and Misogyny 26:07 - Transphobia, Erasure, and Masculine Hierarchies 36:08 - The Manosphere 42:47 - "The body is what the powerless work on when they have nothing else." 43:55 - Therapy: Touching base 44:47 - Community and Complements 49:09 - WrapUp: Finding better community - Moaning Lisa 51:26 - WrapUp: Quotes - Nick Escalderon 52:57 - Support us by Subscribing to 4zzz Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Beyond Blue 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez and Elliott at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Trans Poetry Party!
Host: Rae (they/them) Today Rae (they/them) chats all things poetry! Rae highlights local poetry readings from Jack Anthony (he/they), Lilian Martin (they/them), Key Stone (any/all), and Shibboleth (it/its). Rae then reads and chats about poetry from the new book Trans Voices in Horror by Bloodletter. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:37 - Community News: LGTBI Legal Service Media Release 03:54 - Community Events: Links in notes 07:15 - Key Stone: Verb, Adjective, Noun 10:25 - fhae - life in cycle/the egg 10:45 - Shibboleth: Ask me about my child sized vagina 15:48 - Poetry Events: Echos from the Cave Inn](https://thecaveinn.net/events/echoes-from-the-cave-inn/) and SpeakEasy Poetry 16:59 - Lilian Martin: Witches brew 19:00 - bodies of divine infinite and eternal spirit - up my shoulder and Thommybeats - begin 21:34 - Jack Anthony): Short release 26:09 - Trans Voices in Horror: Veronica Rowan - Mudpuddling 28:32 - Trans Voices in Horror: Sara Neidorf - My Own Creature 32:14 - Jack Anthony): Here’s your referral Community Events Links: Queer Cryptid (improv comedy) @Big Fork Theatre Fri, Jan 16, 7-8pm AEST Diverse Voices Connection Care Community @Alexandria Park Sat, Jan 17, 10am - 2pm AEST Celebrate LGBTIQA+ LOVE & JOY! @Bunyapa Park Sat, Jan 17, from 3pm AEST Echos from the Cave Inn @The Cave Inn, First Tues of the Month SpeakEasy Poetry @echo&bounce Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: In the foreground there is a red book onto of the Tranzmission logo labeled "Trans Voices in Horror" published by Bloodletter on a wooden table in the background. In the top right is the 4zzz Podcast logo. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Poetry backing music proveded by Pixabay from Music Word-Art in poems
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The Vine Review
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) This week Bette (she/they) earbashes Ez (he/him) about The Vine Review, also known as the Independent Review Advice Report - Advice and evidence base regarding policy options for the use of puberty suppression (Stage 1) and gender affirming (Stage 2) hormones for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria in Queensland's public hospital system (try saying that with a mouthful of pickles/feminems). Digging deep into the Review itself and responding to criticisms and interpretations from the community, Bette attempts to make sense of this conflicting mess of internal contradictions and "nuggets of nonsense". Overall, it's not all bad, and rumours of a Cass 2.0 appear to have been exaggerated, but it sure could be better. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:04 - Community News and Events 03:51 - The Vine Review 06:16 - Vine: The Vibe/Summary 18:14 - Vine: Positives and Negatives 34:04 - Vine: Granular Concerns 40:52 - Vine: Gender Dysphoria v Gender Incongruence 43:06 - Vine: "Low Certainty" - Mother Jones Link 46:07 - Vine: Surveillance and Gatekeeping - Ashley et al., 2024 48:24 - Vine: Finland and Kaltiala 55:56- Vine: Why It's NOT The Cass Review 2.0 Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth Transgender Map Community News and Events Links: Sign the Petition - NT Ban on GAC Trans Joy Meanjin Board Game Night @Meeple & Mug Fri, 9 Jan, 6pm AEST 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez and Bette at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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It’s A Man’s World: Part 1, Entering A Man’s World
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) Welcome to a Tranzmission series - It’s A Man’s World. In this episode, the first part of a three part series Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) talk about masculinity, men’s spaces, and what it’s like to navigate them as a transgender man or trans‑masculine person in so-called Australia, whether that’s a footy club, a worksite, a pub, a gym, or an online forum. These spaces are shaped by unspoken rules about who belongs, how you should behave, and what kind of man you’re allowed to be. For trans men and trans‑masculine people, entering these spaces can bring relief, affirmation, tension, and sometimes very real risk. This is the first episode in a series that centres on lived experiences focusing on First Encounters, Learning the Rules, and Early Negotiations of Masculinity titled - Entering A Man’s World — Ez & Elliott speak about their experiences and as a disclaimer - do NOT speak for all trans men, trans masculine people, or cis men, this series is simply about how they, personally explore, navigate, assimilate, and deconstruct masculinity. Additionally, we may use, at times language that operates within the binary, however we want to acknowledge that non-binary genders and the full breadth of gender diversity are well within this discussion. We primarily want to focus our conversation around how the "world" operates from binary perspectives, particularly in the mainstream. We want you to know what we know about how masculinity operates when you arrive at it from the outside. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of transphobia, misogyny, sexism, violence, abuse, and experiences of exclusion and discrimination in men’s spaces. We also touch on mental health, safety concerns, and emotional distress. While we avoid graphic detail, some themes may be challenging. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if needed. Support services and resources are listed in the show notes or you can contact QLife for queer peer support on 1800 184 527 between 3pm and 9pm, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for around the clock brief counseling. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:42 - Community News and Events - Links Below 05:23 - CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of transphobia, misogyny, sexism, violence, abuse, and experiences of exclusion and discrimination in men’s spaces 06:30 - Entering A Man’s World: Part 1 - Men’s Spaces 08:39 - ♂ Spaces: First Encounters and "Passing" 15:20 - ♂ Spaces: Safe Spaces and "Performing" 18:22 - ♂ Spaces: [♀/♂] Community VS Hierarchy 21:20 - ♂ Spaces: The Manosphere 23:08 - ♂ Spaces: Physical Differences 24:44 - ♂ Spaces: Male Bathrooms and Othering 29:46 - ♂ Spaces: Barbers, Rights of Passage, and Physical Contact 34:00 - ♂ Spaces: This is different now... 37:32 - ♂ Spaces: Support Systems and Communities 39:45 - ♂ Spaces: Rules, Expectations, and Policing of Masculinity 40:44 - ♂ Spaces: Uncomfortable Behaviours and Misogeny 44:07 - ♂ Spaces: Rules of Performing Masculinity 50:36 - ♂ Spaces: Early Belonging and Discomfort 52:34 - ♂ Spaces: Anticipated Stigma 53:12 - ♂ Spaces: Welcomed/Tolerated/Ignored 56:24 - ♂ Spaces: 'The Male Complaint' by Simon Copland 57:03 - ♂ Spaces: The Good, Bad, and Ugly 59:10 - ♂ Spaces: The Trans Perspective Community News and Events Links: Equity Australia: Medical experts and LGBTIQ+ groups slam Northern Territory’s ban on healthcare for trans youth by Tara Ravens Radio New Zealand: Puberty blockers ban delayed by judicial review Scientific American: Trump Administration Moves to Severely Curtail Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors by Lauren J. Young and Dan Vergano THEM: Texas Wants Citizens to Take Pics and Tattle on Trans People Using the Bathroom by Abby Monteil Support Services QLife - ☏ 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Beyond Blue - Online or ☏ 1300 22 4636 Produced and recorded by Ez and Elliott for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Puberty Blockers
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) This week Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) are in studio discussing "What we talk about when we talk puberty blockers." I know another episode on these dam blockers! But don't worry we're trying to help you and your potentially cis allied crew with some ways to combat the hate and dis/misinformation war on trans kids. Bette and Ez mention some resources that can arm you with tools to fight back. Such as the Trans Justice Projects - Anti-trans disinformation handbook and Puberty Blockers Overview of the Research. Ez also updated you on community events and news such as The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the 2026 Census, and in the UK Transgender Women and Girls banned from GirlGuiding and Women’s Institutes. Ez later in the episode reads a poem by Dora Santana - 'Proximity, Intimacy, Togetherness' from the book 'When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent'. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 03:24 - Community News: Census and Girl Guides - Links Below 08:46 - Community Events: Shanty Galan, Whoroboros Homecoming, and Krampus Bash - Links Below 12:03 - WWTAWWTA: Puberty Blockers - Links Below 41:18 - Poetry Break: Dora Santana - Proximity, Intimacy, Togetherness from When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent ed. Alan Pelaez Lopez 44:21 - WWTAWWTA: Puberty Blockers - Links Below 56:10 - Terminology: Moving Past Gender 'Dysphoria' Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Links: The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the 2026 Census UK Transgender Women and Girls banned from GirlGuiding and Women’s Institutes Hayley Williams Interview SHANTY GALA with The Salty Sirens @The End Bar Tue, 16 Dec, 7pm - 10pm AEST Whoroboros Homecoming Dance @The Cave Inn Thu, 18 Dec, 6pm - 10pm AEST A Bushed AS Krampus Bash IV @The Cave Inn Tue, 23 Dec, 7pm - 10pm AEST WWTAWWTA Links and Research Temple of Snootology Common Cause: Drug Stigma Message Guide Anti-Trans Disinformation Handbook Association between pre-treatment IQ and educational achievement after gender-affirming treatment including puberty suppression in transgender adolescents Experiences of Puberty and Puberty Blockers: Insights From Trans Children, Trans Adolescents, and Their Parents Dr Cal Horton's Blog: Puberty Blockers – Overview of the research WHO - Gender incongruence and transgender health in the ICD Debunking the 80% “Desistance” Myth The 'D' Word 📸 ID: A teapot floats through space around the sun between Earth and Mars. The Tranzmission logo is in the mid ground with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing audio and sound effects provided by nicolasdrweski - guitar slide.wav and Music Word - Poetry
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Myths and Makers
Hosts: Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Reizor (they/she) Today Rae (they/them) reports on recent news including: a possible loophole in Queensland's recently reinstated puberty blocker ban; a protest for trans healthcare at 7am 10 Dec at Speaker's Corner; and the new sex and gender questions in the 2026 Census. Rae also chats with Zoe Terakes (they/he) about their debut book Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers; and with Reizor (they/she) about RPGs and poetry. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:00 - Community News and Events 06:02 - Interview w/ Zoe Terakes (they/he) 26:42 - Interview w/ Reizor (they/she) Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Links Trans Loophole Trans Justice Project 2026 Census - Gender Zoe Terakes Links; HERMAPHRODITUS @Malthouse Theatre 30-31 Jan, 2026 Camila Sosa Villada: The Queens Of Sarmiento Park and I'm a Fool to Want You 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Rion Riz - Land Of Tranquility
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World AIDS Day & AusPATH 25
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) This week Ez (he/him) discusses World AIDS Day, it's significance and shares knowledge on how to protect yourself from HIV as a trans or gender diverse person as well as events being held around the country that you can check out on the World AIDS Day website. He also provides updates on "The Vine Review" and when/if that will be made public. Later in the show Ez is joined by Bette (she/they) together they discuss their time at the 2025 AusPATH - Australian Professional Association for Trans Health - Conference in Nipaluna (Hobart). They share about their time engaging with members of the conference who have travelled far and wide to share about current research for trans health care and the trans rights movement on both a national and global scale. Bette & Ez share information about the conference and some of the content that was presented. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 06:52 - World AIDS Day 15:07 - ‘The Vine Review’ Update 21:39 - 2025 AusPATH Conference Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Rapid - 1/725 Ann Street Fortitude Valley, QLD 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Finding Trans Community
Hosts: Rae (They/Them), Natalia (She/Her) and Hazel (She/Her) w/ Special Guests April (She/They) and Connor (He/Him) Today Rae (They/Them), Natalia (She/Her) and Hazel (She/Her) chat with April (She/They) and Connor (He/Him) of Trans Joy Meanjin about the who, what, where, and when of finding fellowship in the trans and gender diverse community. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:25 - Community News and Events: Links in the Notes below 04:58 - Trans Joy Meanjin - Instagram and Facebook 05:42 - Who is: April 06:19 - Who is: Connor 07:01 - What is Trans Joy Meanjin? 08:18 - How Are Trans People Finding Each Other? 12:09 - Breaking Through Anxiety 14:45 - 4zzz Hot 100 - VOTE NOW! and SUBSCRIBE! 16:50 - Trans Joy: Community 18:15 - Safe Spaces: Where are they? Links in the Notes below 27:00 - Wrap Up: Give it a try and come along Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Q News: “New Zealand bans puberty blockers for young trans people” by Dean Arcuri Q News: “QLD Health Minister again ‘refuses’ to meet with trans advocates” by Laura Koefoed Q News: “NSW man convicted of transgender hate speech” by Dean Arcuri Safe Places and Events Board Game Night @Meeple and Mug, Fri, Dec 5. 6pm AEST Craft and Games Afternoons @New Farm Library Meeting Room Gay Skate @Skateaway and @Rollerdrome queerreaders @New Farm Library Meeting Room, 3rd Mon of each month, 6:30pm AEST Queer Literature Bookclub @Avid Reader New Farm Library Queer Film Screening @New Farm Library Shelf Lovers Netherworld Banshees Bar and Art Space The Cave Inn echo & bounce 📸 ID: From left to right Rae (They/Them), April (She/They), Connor (He/Him), and Hazel (She/Her) are bursting out of the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Wall in the background. The 4zzz Podcast logo is in the top right foreground. Produced by Hazel and recorded by Natalia for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Engaging Effectively with Anti-Trans Narratives
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) This week Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) discuss the IOC looking to ban trans women from the Olympics, as well as where you can go to pay respects to trans people who lost their lives to suicide and violence over the last year. Bette shares thoughts around how to navigate online trolls in comments sections spreading disinformation and hatred, how to arm yourself with investigative skills to remain informed around the 'trans debate’, and how to look after yourself in the process. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:05 - Community News and Events 05:12 - Talking Gender Affirming Medical Care and Treatment w/ Bette Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Links: Reuters - “International Olympic Committee appears to move closer to banning transgender women from female sport” by Karolos Grohmann Trans Youth Healthcare Petition Delivery @Speakers Corner from Tues 18th Nov 12pm Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil @Bowens Terrace Fortitude Valley Thurs 20th Nov - Follow Many Genders One Voice Follow Protects Trans Kids Queensland 📸 ID: A child is sitting in the dark with the glow of a smart phone shining onto her face. On her left and right are two adults holding a rope pulling in opposite directions. The Tranzmission logo is in the background with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Trans Rag w/ Ori
Hosts: Rae (they/them) and Ez (he/him) This week Rae (they/them) and Ez (he/him) chat about current news items, including the Queensland government's recent privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ a trans child, and LNP meeting proposals about transgender toilet laws. Rae spoke with Ori Diskett (he/she), the editor of transitive rag aka trans rag, a new quarterly magazine of trans writing and art, based in Magandjin/Meanjin. Issue #1 was released 17 October 2025, and submissions to Issue #2 are open now. If you want to see trans rag thrive, you can support them at trans-rag.com - your payment goes towards paying contributors and website administration fees. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:25 - Community News and Events 09:53 - Politicians, do your job: Nature can’t wait. 10:03 - Trans Rag w/ Ori Diskett (he/she) 28:24 - Subscribe to 4zzz! Community News and Events Links: The Guardian: “Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child” by Andrew Messenger Star Observer: “Queensland LNP Meeting Proposes Transgender Toilet Laws” by Michael James Nicholls and Crisafulli Contact Details. Support Services QLife- 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: In the background is ‘Home underneath the sky’ by Pip Ford with Rae (left) and Ori (right) bursting out of the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right corner. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing music Provided by Pixabay from Oleg Brnic - Obi feel the Beat - Jazz Expresso
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Trans Justice in the Supreme Court
Hosts: Ez (he/him), Bette (she/they), and Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Matilda Alexander (she/they) This week Ez (he/him), Bette (she/they), and Rae (they/them) are joined in studio by Matilda Alexander (she/they) from the LGBTI Legal Service. Matilda was the leading lawyer who brought the battle to Health Minister Tim Nicholls in the Supreme Court over the health care directive banning access to puberty blockers for trans kids through the public health care system. Together they discuss what happened in January that resulted in the ban, how the matter was resolved in court, the response from mainstream media and community, as well as where do we go from here. Please sign this petition here and to contact the LGBTI Legal Service click here. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:47 - Matilda Alexander from LGBTI Legal Service 03:22 - Puberty Blocker Ban 10:53 - Media Coverage and Community Response 16:43 - The Vine Review 18:08 - The “Other” Case: Discrimination and Human Rights 21:53 - Vilification and Hate Speech - LGBTI Legal Service 25:16 - What Can We Do? Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. What Can We Do? Sign The REINSTATE CARE FOR TRANS YOUNG PEOPLE Petition Follow Magandjin People's Pride on Facebook and/or Instagram Follow Trans Justice Meanjin Join the Trans Justice Project Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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snap rally for trans youth
Hosts: Sev (he/him) and Ez (he/him) RECORDED LIVE on Tuesday 28th 9am - Calling for people to support Trans Youth in Queensland. Sev talks about the breaking events happening at the Supreme Court in Brisbane where Judge Peter Callaghan was to render a verdict over the legal challenge against the government freeze on youth access to puberty blockers and hormones. Since then a ruling was made in favour of the Family at the Supreme Court and was reinstated by ministerial directive by Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls the same day. Follow our socials for more information about future rallies. Sev and Ezarco also talk upcoming events including MELT: Zed and Queer Broadcasting celebrating 50 years of queer broadcasting and looking to the future as well as several trans friendly halloween events to look into (including everything Gay Skate). Sign the petition from the Trans Justice Project calling Health Minster Tim Nicholls to instate access to gender affirming care now: https://transjustice.org.au/review/ Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:51 - Queensland Puberty Blocker Snap Rally - NB: this has evolved since broadcast 06:44 - Community News and Events - Zed And Queer Broadcasting, Gay Skate, Kings of Kaos - Halloween Special, and Day of the Dead Fiesta Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events: Zed And Queer Broadcasting @Brisbane Powerhouse, Sat, 1 Nov, 3pm AEST - Insta Link Gay Skate Events: Vampire Skate @Gay Skate, Sun, 26th October, 5-7:30pm AEST Kings of Kaos - Halloween Special @Come to Daddy, Fri, 31 Oct, 7-8:30pm AEST Day of the Dead Fiesta @Eaton Hills Hotel, Fri, 17 Oct 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Sev for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Transness, Incarceration, and Abolition
Hosts: Hazie (she/her) w/ Special Guest Necho Brocchi (she/her) (and Jack (he/thim)) This week Hazle (She/Her) brings advocate and author Necho Brocchi (She/Her) to discuss transness, incarceration, and prison abolition (with Station Manager Jack (He/Him) panelling). To donate to the Incarcerated Trans & Gender Diverse Community Fund head here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/incarcerated-trans-amp-gender-diverse-community-fund Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:14 - Community News and Events 03:41 - Necho: Transness, Incarceration, and Prison Abolition 14:54 - Necho: Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Fund 16:18 - Necho: The System and Support 19:29 - Necho: Support Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Fund 22:09 - Necho: Motivation - Abolition and Community 25:15 - Necho: We’re All Deserving of Humanity, Respect, and Rights. 27:35 - Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Fund Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events: Community Rally @Supreme and District Court Wed, 22 Oct, 9am AEST Queer Slice x Melt Market @The Lanes Sun, 26 Oct, 9am AEST Trans joy Meanjin Crafts and Games @New Farm Library, Sun, 26 October, 1:30-4:30pm AEST 📸 ID: Hazel (left) and Necho (right) bursting out the Transmission logo with the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Fund logo in the background, with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Panelled and Recorded by Jack, Produced by Ez, and Presented by Hazel at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Liz and Brodie talk Joy and Jasmine.4.t
Hosts: Liz (they/them) and Brody (they/them) w/ Special Guest Jasmine.4.t (she/her) Liz (they/them) and Brody (they/them) talk saving the world and the venn diagram of musical theatre and drag is not a circle. Then Liz interviews UK artist Jasmine.4.t. (she/her) about their process, the new album ‘You Are The Morning (YBT Deluxe)’ and their ⚧︎ 𝓣𝓡Ⓐ𝓝Ⓐ𝓡𝓒𝓗𝓨 𝓦𝓞𝓡𝓛𝓓 𝓣𝓞𝓤𝓡 ⚧︎. 🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the episode, you can listen On Demand or the Podcast by going to www.linktr.ee/tranzradio. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:01 - Brody Saving The World: Loud and Proud and UQ Health Research Forum 01:15 - Liz Response: Priscilla - Critique as a love language. 04:26 - You Should Have Listened Live: Joyful Giveaway 05:30 - Interview w/ Jasmine.4.t 11:19 - Kitchen by Jasmine.4.t 13:26 - Free the Filton 24 16:12 - Interview w/ Jasmine.4.t Part 2 - The Gnarwhals Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Produced and recorded by Liz for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Trans Research w/ Kai
Hosts: Brody (they/them) w/ Repeat Special Guest Tara (they/them) This week Brody (they/them) was joined in the studio by Tara (they/them) to chat all things Trans mental health and what we want to see in this space. Brody also interviewed Kai Schweizer (he/they) about their research in the intersections of trans folks and eating disorders Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:21 - Interview w/ Kai - TW: Eating Disorders 02:57 - Kai: Research and Focus 04:22 - Kai: Binding and Exercise 06:07 - Kai: Eating Disorders, Mental Health, and Trans Research 10:00 - Kai: Challenges with Support and Treatment 15:35 - Kai: Tattooist Support Network 22:09 - Mental Health Week Chats w/ Tara 24:10 - Tara: The Sex Ed You Didn’t Get Upcoming Community Events; WEST END GIRLS - SPRING EDITION 2025 w/ Porpoise Spit, Alison & Soma's Secret @The Junk Bar Fri, 24 Oct, 7pm Fashioning Queer Identities @Queensland Multicultural Centre Thurs, 29 Oct, 5-9pm The Sex Ed You Didn't Get Series; Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Ed @Windsor QLD Sat, 1 Nov, 1pm - 3pm Sparkle Saloon: ODYS Young People @Brisbane Powerhouse Sun, 2 Nov, 2-6pm Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Brody at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay
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Raw Unfiltered Echoes
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Key (any/all) This week Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) are joined in studio by one of the wonderful hosts of Echoes from the Cave Inn - Key (any/all). Together they discuss making poetry, whether you’re "good" or not, the origins of Echoes from the Cave Inn as well as the joy of open mic poetry. Also, some community events and vibes. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:33 - Community Events: links in notes below 08:01 - Echoes From The Cave Inn w/ Key 23:02 - Perfection Will Never Come by Key Upcoming Community Events; Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s @Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Level 2 till 19 July 2026 Echoes From The Cave Inn @The Cave Inn Tues, 7 Oct, 6-9pm WEST END GIRLS - SPRING EDITION 2025 w/ Porpoise Spit, Alison & Soma's Secret @The Junk Bar Fri, 24 Oct, 7pm Fashioning Queer Identities @Queensland Multicultural Centre Thurs, 29 Oct, 5-9pm The Sex Ed You Didn't Get Series; Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Ed @Windsor QLD Sat, 1 Nov, 1pm - 3pm Sparkle Saloon: ODYS Young People @Brisbane Powerhouse Sun, 2 Nov, 2-6pm Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services I 📸 ID: Ez (top left), Rae (top tight), and Key (bottom right) sit on the 4zzz Studio stairs bursting out of the Tranzmission logo. The 4zzz Podcast logo is in the top right corner. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Flap Your Flippers
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) This week Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) discuss all things trans zines, Rae brought in a stack of their personal zine collection sharing ones they love as well as reading some poetry from C.S. Potter - Tooth & Nail. There is also an interview with Mill from Naarm based Indie band Porpoise Spit discussing their latest album What's It Like Down There? Together they talk music making, production, and the evolution of the Porps! You can catch Porpoise Spit at The Junk Bar on the 24th of October get tix here. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:38 - Community News and Events 04:41 - ZINES: Alison Evans, Dude 13:01 - Boy Grows Out Of Girlhood by C.S. Potter from Tooth And Nail Trans Poetry 14:40 - Interview w/ Mill from Porpoise Spit - What’s It Like Down There? 23:45 - Wild Daisies - Porpoise Spit 29:54 - Brisbane Pride and Megandjin Peoples Pride Community News and Events: Echoes From The Cave Inn @The Cave Inn Tues, 7 Oct, 6-9pm WEST END GIRLS - SPRING EDITION 2025 w/ Porpoise Spit, Alison & Soma's Secret @The Junk Bar Fri, 24 Oct, 7pm Fashioning Queer Identities @Queensland Multicultural Centre Thurs, 29 Oct, 5-9pm Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. Boy Grows Out Of Girlhood by C.S. Potter I grow out of girlhood like an animal trying to chow off its own leg, something feral burns in my chest and I learn to love the way that smoke feels in my mouth, I’m not fond of fear but it’s starting to feel like home. The end of the world starts under your skin like fingers pressing against your pulse, boyhood meant skinning my knees, picking fights and figuring that I could say the words that got stuck in my throat when they called me girl, boyhood meat godhood and I’m feeling holy 💿 This week's playlist: EVAN GREER - Pinkwashing ft Victoria Ruiz EVAN GREER - Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY) with Ryan Cassata SEDITIOUS ACTIVITY - Trans Supremacy PIGGIETAILS - Speedos WORM GIRLZ - Seventeen PORPOISE SPIT - Wild Daisies SKINK TANK - Melbourne Water PLATONIC SEX - Easy 📸 ID: A pipe of zines are flowing out of the Tranzmission Logo with the cover art from Porpoise Spit’s Wild Daises album in the background, with the 4zzz Podcast logo is in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Fro-licking Around
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Sellma (she/her) This week Sellma (she/her) and Ez (he/him) discuss Annerley Junction Fest, they both answer some texts, Sellma talked Distrosub and PINK NOISE which is happening at The Cave Inn on 31st of October. Together they frolicked, giggled, talked shit and of course TRANS SUPREMACY! Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Trans Supremacy 01:03 - Thanks Lucy @ZedGeist 02:38 - I Can Hear the Bells - Conditioning at Work 05:48 - Annerley Junction Fest @Dudtly Street East - Sat, 11th Oct - 10am-3pm 09:41 - Listening to Kids 18:58 - HANDSOME, flowerkid, St. South - Running Out Of Time 19:45 - Distrosub 21:36 - Support 4zzz 21:50 - pinkNOISE Halloween - MELT 2025 @The Cave Inn - Fri, 31st Oct - 6-11pm Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Sellma holding up the logo for Distrosub with the Annerly Junction Festival in the background. Selmas is bursting through the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Sonic Kinship - BIGSOUND 2025
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Hazel (she/her) w/ Special Guess Ellie (she/her) and Tim (they/them) This week Hazel and Ez have guests Ellie (she/her) and Tim (they/them) from FVNERAL and TRANSGENRE to discuss BIGSOUND, community mixer event Beats Beyond the Binary The heart of Australia’s music industry lies with its incredible queer, trans and gender-diverse community. Beats Beyond the Binary is an electrifying mixer, fostering connection, empowerment and inclusivity through shared passion and creativity. hosted by Transgenre and Tranzmission at QUVIR in Winn Lane, Tuesday 2nd September starting at 5pm. Tim, Ellie and Ez are also hosting a panel called Sonic Kinship as part of the BIGSOUND conference which is a dynamic panel of artists, organisers and industry changemakers to explore how, through the power of solidarity, advocacy and creative collaboration, we can dismantle the systemic barriers faced by trans and queer artists in the Australian music industry Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:57 - Community News and Events 03:06 - CNaE: FND and Trans Systematic Review 05:03 - CNaE: Medicare for Gender Affirming Surgery 07:44 - CNaE: Fashioning Queer Identities 09:38 - Welcome Ellie and Tim 10:24 - BIGSOUND 2025 11:20 - Beats Beyond the Binary @QUIVR - Tues, 2nd Sept, 5-6:30pm 13:35 - Sonic Kinship @The Precinct - Wed, 3rd Sept, 10:30-11:30am 19:02 - front door by FVNERAL 21:36 - BIGSOUND 2025: Line Up Faves incl. SPIKE FUCK Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Ellie (left), Tim (middle), and Ez (right stand in front of the wall of Zeds at 4ZZZ studios with the BIGSOUND 2025 purple wave in the lower half, surrounded by the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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International Non-Binary Day Chats
Hosts: Brody (they/them) and Bette (she/them) w/ Special Guest Jade Mirabito (he/him) This week Bette (she/they) and Brody (they/them) speak with local agender youth worker, organiser, and activist Jade Mirabito (he/him) about International Non-Binary Day, support services for queer young people, and the radical act of staying alive. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:47 - International Non-Binary Day @Jagera Hall Sat 6th Sept, 2pm-10pm 10:46 - INDB: Jade - QSPACE 13:30 - INDB: Jade - The Lavender Corner and Transcendence 14:47 - INDB: Jade - Coming Out - Open Doors 20:12 - Jade: Puberty Blocker Pause in QLD 27:34 - Jade: What Can We Do? 29:22 - Jade: Last Words - Staying Alive Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: In the background is the non-binary flag with a riot of colour backed image of Jade Mirabito surrounded by the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Brody and Bette at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers
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Living Authentically with Peer Reviewed Cool Beans
Hosts: Brody (they/them) and Hazel (she/her) w/ Special Guest Tara (they/them) Brody and Hazel had the privilege to chat to Tara from Living Authentically about what they do and how they ended up starting this! We had chats about sex ed workshops and peer reviewed handy tips to decrease dysphoria!!! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 02:47 - Living Authentically w/ Tara (@queersocialworker) 09:38 - Living Authentically: The Sex Ed That You Didn’t Get 13:42 - Living Authentically: Pleasure and Dysphoria 📸 ID: Tara from Living Authentically throwing a bunch of prophylactics aka condoms into the air in front of a fern and Tranzmission’s logo. The 4zzz Podcasts logo is in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Brody for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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50 Years in Your Ears AKA sub sub sub SUB SUB SUB SUUUUUB!!!!
Hosts: Ez (he/him), Bette (she/they), Sellma Soul (she/her), Brody (they/them), Hazel (she/her), and Rae (they/them) Ez, Rae, Bette, Hazel, Brody, and Sellma Soul are in studio this week playing Trans Bangers and encouraging you to subscribe to the greatest radio station on earth 4 TRIPLE ZED! And when you subscribe don’t forget that to name TRANZMISSION as your favourite show so you can win extra with all these up for grabs! 📚 A $50 gift voucher from @bentbooks 🩲 Gender affirming underwear (2x boxer briefs or tucking underwear) from @dys4ick 🛼 A Merch Pack with Tote, Original Tee Design, Rainbow Laces, and Pride Flag from @gayskatebrisbane 🧛🏼 A $50 voucher + T-shirt from @bansheesbar 🍕 A $200 Pizza Party voucher from @thecaveinnstagram ⚡12x Laser Hair Removal Sessions from @live_more_eb Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:24 - RADIOTHON: Subscribe to 4zzz! 02:58 - KIM PETRAS - Coconuts 03:12 - Coconuts or Guitars 04:07 - RADIOTHON: Subscribe to 4zzz! 13:58 - Double Dipping Prizes for SUBSCRIBERS! - Tranzmission and 4zzz Prize List 20:56 - SUB: Natalia - Ponyo Allegory Extraordinaire 22:30 - RADIOTHON: Subscribe to 4zzz! Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: A group photo of the Tranzmission team and in front of the 4zzz wall. Surrounded by the Tranzmission logo and the 4zzz Radiothon fifty years in your ears imagery with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Pumped for Justice Beyond The Binary
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Bowen (he/they) This week Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) are in studio catching you up on all the week in community news and events. They were also joined by Bowen (he/they) from the LGBTI Legal Service discussing their latest community resource Justice Beyond the Binary which is a website designed to help Non-Binary people to navigate through life free from discrimination. Whether you’re planning on coming out at work, or taking an issue to the human rights commission. There's also subsections for Discrimination, Identity Documents, Travel, as well as Domestic & Family Violence. Bowen also shared about his incredible local band SOFT CVNTS which has had sold out gigs at Banshees Bar and will be performing at the INBD - International Non-Binary Day Celebration Magandjin/Brisbane 2025 on Saturday, 6th Sep from 2pm - 11pm at Jagera Community Hall. So be there or be CIS! Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:25 - Community News and Events 01:41 - CNaE: Tickle V Giggle Outcome 03:17 - CNaE: Trans and Gender Diverse Alcohol and Other Drug Survey 05:03 - CNaE: Trans Justice Project: Queensland Organising Webinar - Tue, 5 Aug, 6pm - 7:30pm AEST 05:48 - CNaE: Morph’s Community Pick @echo & bounce - Sat, 16 Aug, 11am - 5pm AEST 07:04 - CNaE: 491fest 2 @PFR Lounge - Fri, 22 Aug, 7pm - 11:30pm AEST 08:00 - CNaE: International Non-Binary Day Celebration Magandjin/Brisbane 2025 @Jagera Community Hall - Sat, 6 Sep, 2pm - 11pm AEST 09:27 - CNaE: RADIOTHON (next week) 12:08 - Justice Beyond The Binary w/ Bowen (he/they) from The LGBTI Legal Service 13:58 - JBtB: Artwork 14:40 - JBtB: Resources 18:12 - SOFT CVNTS - See them at INBD Magandjin 25 21:54 - RADIOTHON prizes listed in the notes! List of prizes to win for Tranzmission’s Prize pool this RADIOTHON! The Cave Inn - $200 Pizza Party Voucher Banshee’s Bar & Artspace - $50 Voucher and T-Shirt Bent Books - $50 Book Voucher Gay Skate - Merch Pack Dys4ick - 2x Pairs of Gender Affirming Underwear Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Two people are holding hands on a yellow background from the Justice Beyond The Binarywebsite artwork in front of the Tranzmission logo surrounded by the 4zzz ZED50 logo. The 4zzz Podcast is in the top right foreground. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Literary Stuff with A.K. Mulford
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) This week Rae (they/them) and Ez (he/him) are in studio they pay homage to recently passed Poet and American Activist Andrea Gibson sharing some excerpts of their work. Also in this episode Rae interviews A.K. Mulford (she/they) who is a bestselling fantasy romance author with books published in twelve languages worldwide. Both traditionally and self-published, Mulford loves writing adventurous and feel-good tales with and diverse characters. They also write cozy and spicy romantic comedies under the pen name Ali K. Mulford. A US and NZ citizen, A.K. now lives in sunny Australia with their partner, kids, trouble-maker cats, and a very patient dog. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:28 - Andrea Gibson 02:17 - Andrea Gibson: Love Letter from The Afterlife 03:12 - Andrea Gibson: Take Me With You - Quote 03:30 - Andrea Gibson: I Sing The Body Electric; Especially When My Power Is Out 03:53 - Andrea Gibson: Take Me With You - Quote 04:14 - Andrea Gibson: First Love 05:16 - Interview with A.K. Mulford 06:13 - A.K. Mulford: Introductions 06:41 - A.K. Mulford: Origins and Publishing 09:10 - A.K. Mulford: Genre Writing 09:59 - A.K. Mulford: Representation 10:52 - A.K. Mulford: Currently Writing 12:58 - A.K. Mulford: Awakening to Queer Chaos 14:26 - A.K. Mulford: Audience Reception 15:50 - A.K. Mulford: Writing Process and Neurodiversity 19:07 - A.K. Mulford: 3-Day-30k - YouTube 24:30 - A.K. Mulford: Permission to be your self. 25:16 - A.K. Mulford: The Future 26:32 - A.K. Mulford: Libraries & TikTok Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Author A.K. Mulford stands in a black outfit with their arms crossed in front of the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast in the top right foreground. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Happy International Non-Binary Day!
Hosts: Liz (they/them) and Rae (they/them) We're kickin' it non-bineeey style! Happy International Non-Binary Day! Today Liz (they/them) and Rae (they/them) celebrate International Non-Binary People's Day (14 July), chatting about the upcoming INBD celebrations on 6 September at Jagera Hall. We also chat about non-binary journal #EnbyLife, and read poetry by non-binary poets Gabi Cadenhead, Jasper Peach, and Dan Hogan. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:43 - International Non-Binary Day @Jagara Hall - Sat Sep 6 2pm - inbdmagandjin.com 10:06 - Non-Binary Poetry Time 11:43 - Gabi Cadenhead 12:31 - ‘Genderbread, A Recipe’ by Gabi Cadenhead 15:00 - Jasper Peach 16:02 - ‘How exciting! You’re changing your name!’ by Jasper Peach 18:55 - Dan Hogan 19:33 - ‘Non Binary As In…’ by Dan Hogan from Third Thing 20:21 - ‘Staying Alive’ edited by Neil Astley 22:17 - Community Events: 491 Fest 2 @PFR Lounge - Fri 22 Aug 7pm 22:40 - Community Events: Magandjin Peoples Pride @Jagera Hall Sat 19 Jul 2-11pm Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: In the foreground is a person with long hair and a black hoody sitting in some grass reading a book. Behind them is the Tranzmission logo changes to reflect the colours of the Non-Binary flag which is held up in the background. The 4zzz Podcast logo is in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Liz at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Countr. The audio and cover image is edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Background Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo, Denis Pavlov from Pixabay
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EUREKA!: APO//O chat DIY Tranz PUNK
Hosts: Hazel (she/her) and Liz (they/them) w/ Special Guest Felix (he/they) and Adam (he/him) from APO//O Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Tranzmission welcomes APO//O 02:12 - Community Events and News 02:18 - CEaN: Open Doors Submission Workshop for the Queensland Government’s review into gender-affirming care for adolescents 02:52 - CEaN: Glastonbury - Amyl and the Sniffers 03:44 - APO//O: Mythos EP 05:14 - APO//O: APHROD/TE 09:47 - APO//O: DIY Music Making 11:56 - APO//O: Production: Ableton and Logic 13:32 - APO//O: Artistry 14:56 - APO//O: ICARVS 20:02 - APO//O: The Metal Trans Crossover 23:44 - APO//O: The K-Pop Influence 24:54 - APO//O: Support - Live, Social Media, Bandcamp, and Merch 29:10 - APO//O: Magandjin Peoples Pride @Jagera Hall July 19 29:43 - APO//O: @apllomusicmeanjin and Linktr.ee Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. This week Hazel (she/her) and Liz (they/them) are joined in studio by local artists Felix (he/they) and Adam (he/him) from synth flavoured industrial metal band APO//O, to talk their new EP MYTHOS. Diving into their DIY Tranz Punk process, shower thoughts, influences, and their upcoming gig at the Magandjin People Pride at the Jagera Community Hall July 19. The team also covers the upcoming Open Doors Youth Service Submission Support Workshop for the Queensland Government’s review into gender-affirming care for adolescents, so if your confused about any of the questions be sure to check the links in the notes of the podcast! 📸 ID: APO//O members Felix and Adam Stand under a wreath held from the top of the image bursting through the Tranzmission logo in the background and the 4zzz Podcast is in the top right. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. Produced and recorded by Hazel for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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The [D] Word
Hosts: Bette (she/they) and Brody (they/them) Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Waking up with Tranzmission 02:03 - Let The Info Dump Begin: Defining “Detransition” 03:20 - Roberts et al. (2022) 04:07 - Bustos et al. (2021) 05:40 - Cavve et al (2024) 08:10 - Questions: Qualitative VS Quantitative 09:32 - Defining the [D]: Henny (2023) 16:34 - Citing the Studies: The Meme-ification of Science 18:46 - Evidence Brief: Detransition (2024) 20:07 - Baum (2025) - Largest Trans Survey Ever 26:21 - Controversial Researchers: Kinnon MacKinnon 27:10 - Controversial Researchers: Ky Schevers Further Reading Eva Feigerlova, Prevalence of detransition in persons seeking gender-affirming hormonal treatments: a systematic review, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 22, Issue 2, February 2025, Pages 356–368, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae186 Transgender Map - Kinnon MacKinnon and Transgender People Trans Safety Network - Author: Ky Schevers Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: A group of people sit around a fire talking with the Tranzmission logo in the background and the 4zzz Podcast is in the top right. Produced and recorded by Bette and Brody for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Plant Strong Trans Nutrition
Host: Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) This week Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) are in studio filling you in on the week in community news and events, including 'The Largest Trans Survey Ever.' There's also an interview with Leah Higl from PlantStrongCo. Together Ez and Leah (she/they) discuss nutrition and diet for trans people, as well as how to access a nutritionist, social stigma around trans bodies in the fitness industry. Ez also asked Leah questions about general health for trans and gender diverse people looking for some advice. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission w/ Ez and Rae 01:43 - Community News and Events 01:49 - CNaE: 2025 QUEER NAIDOC @Brisbane Powerhouse - Sat July 5th 6pm 03:12 - CNaE: Shelf Lovers Sale - Online and @Hailey Cottage - Sat & Sun June 21st & 22nd 04:39 - CNaE: The Largest Trans Survey Ever Findings 07:19 - Leah Higl: Interview Part 1 08:40 - Leah Higl: Gender Diverse Practice 11:46 - Leah Higl: HRT and Nutrition 14:26 - Leah Higl: Gender Diverse Deficiencies 15:03 - Leah Higl: Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders 15:54 - Leah Higl: Advice for Youth with Gender Dysphoria 19:44 - Leah Higl: Interview Part 2 20:16 - Leah Higl: Surgery Considerations 23:35 - Leah Higl: Chronic Disease Management Plan 24:25 - Leah Higl: Eating Disorder Care Plan 24:48 - Leah Higl: Common Questions 25:33 - Leah Higl: Gender Affirming Care 27:17 - Leah Higl: Experiences as a Gender Diverse Practitioner 29:28 - Leah Higl: @plantstong_dietition, plantstrongco.com, Ideal Nutrition, and Podcasts Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music of the Interview with Leah Higl by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Wet 4 Gender
Hosts: Ez (he/him), Rae (they/them) and Hazel (she/her) Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Tranzmission 01:16 - Community News: Trigger Warning 01:33 - CN: QLD Blocker Review Panel Criticised 04:09 - CN: Biles Blasts ‘Bully’ Gaines 08:20 - CN: We Have Earned Our Spots Segment 13:13 - CN: Trans Owned Live More Opening Across Oz 16:48 - Trans Representation in Japanese Media (TRiJM) 18:05 - TRiJM: Princess Knight 19:40 - TRiJM: Gatchaman - Berg Katse 20:41 - TRiJM: Ranma ½ 23:56 - Finding Yourself in The Media - Birdo 26:02 - ZED50 and more EVENTS Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Ranma ½’s Ranma Saotome’s male and female presenting characters bursting out of the Tranzmission logo, with the 4zzz ZED50 logo and 4zzz Podcast logos in the background and top right respectively. Produced and recorded by Hazel, Ez, and Rae for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.
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Recall Receive Release
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Haydi (she/her) w/ Special Guest Acton Wickens (he/him) This week Ez (he/him) & Haydi (she/her) are joined in studio by local artist Acton Wickens leading up to his album release on the 6th of June. You can attend his album launch at Rat Planet Studios in Springhill from 7pm - All ages event. Ez & Haydi also shared some locals news and events to check out. This episode is packed with laughs and good music so be sure to listen! Timestamps and Links; 01:06 - Community News and Events: 01:11 - CE: Whoroboros and Q̵u̵e̵e̵r̵b̵a̵i̵t̵ Dirty Linen Live in the Arcade 02:00 - CN: WA Gender Recognition Laws 03:24 - CN: Jack Ball wins Ramsay Art Prize 05:45 - Acton Wickens: The Boy Juice Journey 13:34 - Acton Wickens: Back to the Music 14:22 - Acton Wickens: Might Love 18:10 - Acton Wickens: Busking, Music, and PDA 24:05 - Acton Wickens: Recall Receive Release 28:10 - Acton Wickens: Album Launch @Rat Planet Studios Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Ez (left) and Acton (right) breaking out of the Tranzmission logo, the 4zzz Podcast is in the top right behind Acton’s head. Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Buying Time For Who?
Hosts: Bette (she/they) and Ez (he/him) Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission 01:16 - Advocacy Toolkit: Puberty Blockers 02:21 - What Are Puberty Blockers? - GnRHa 03:19 - GnRHA: Australian Standards of Care 04:28 - Buying Time - Time to Think and Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) 06:08 - Claims, Evidence, and Research - Cal Horton 08:54 - Main Concern: Bone Mineral Density - Dr Simona Giordano Statement 13:10 - Are Puberty Blockers Experimental Treatment? Dr Giodano on Off Label Use 15:06 - Accusation: No Randomised Controlled Trials - Issues 16:40 - Accusation: Lack of High Quality Studies - Grading System 18:40 - Cal Horton 19:14 - Time to Think: Part 2 - Johanna Olsen-Kennedy and Erin Reed on Olsen-Kennedy 22:49 - Rosenthal: Negative Impacts of/lack of Treatment 24:46 - Accusation: Puberty Blockers Effect Executive Function - Baxandale Further reading: Cora Sargeant: Baxandale and possible conclusions about blockers Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: There is someone in heels and a suit waiting at a bus stop in black and white, surrounded by the markings of a stopwatch. The Tranzmission Wave and 4zzz Podcast logo are in the centre mid ground and top right foreground respectively. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. Produced and recorded by Bette and Ezarco for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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Tranz Art and You
Hosts: Hazel (she/her) and Ez (he/him) Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Tranz Art: and You 02:02 - Tranz Art: You Are Here Too 02:37 - Tranz Art: Nick Breedon 03:08 - Tranz Art: Ez’s Mirror - Body Sculpture 03:35 - Tranz Art: QueerFest and Gay Skate Shirt 05:15 - Tranz Art: Woah I’m Kind of Hyper 08:02 - Tranz Art: Public Art by Tara Heffernan - Tinder’s The Big Rainbow 09:08 - Tranz Art: Corporation Assimilation of Queer Symbols 12:24 - Trans Coding: Ponyo 13:36 - Trans Coding: Werwolves and Vampires 19:18 - Back to The Pink Triangle Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Tinder’s The Big Rainbow in the background of Nick Breedon’s Woah I’m Kind of Hyper sculpture. The Tranzmission Wave and 4zzz Podcast logo are in the centre mid ground and top right foreground respectively. Produced and recorded by Hazel and Ezarco at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Trans+News+History
Host: Ez (he/him) Timestamps and Links; 02:52 - Community News and Events 03:13 - CNaE: Queer Fest @Great Court 03:56 - CNaE: Trans Women Social Housing in NSW 05:18 - CNaE: Criminals Using Fake Profiles in Gay Dating Apps 07:41 - CNaE: Lesbian Visibility Week 08:32 - Support 4zzz 09:56 - CNaE: LGBT Free Zones Abolished in Poland 11:40 - CNaE: Brazil Goes Gender Neutral 13:22 - CNaE: Lush’s UK Trans Campaign 15:35 - CNaE: Airyn De Niro Interview with THEM 17:26 - CNaE: Trans History Week - WeAreQueerAF.com 19:26 - Trans History Week: Inanna Ishtar Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Ez is sitting at a news desk wearing a Thriving while Trans black singlet, the Tranzmission and 4zzz Podcast logo are in the centre mid ground and top right foreground respectively. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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2 Trans 2 Furious
Host: Ez (he/him) Timestamps and Links; 00:52 - Worker’s Power May Day Live Broadcast 01:56 - Ez’s Thoughts on the Election 04:26 - Community Events: 491 Fest @Vinnies Dive Fri 6pm 09/05/25. 04:54 - Donate to Auspath 491 Event Directly 05:10 - Support 4zzz 07:58 - Anarchist Book Fare @Jagera Hall 08:28 - 2 Trans 2 Furious 10:08 - 2 Trans 2 Furious: Factory Issued by Max Turner 18:33 - 2 Trans 2 Furious: Jura Books & AK Press 19:16 - 2 Trans 2 Furious: 67,292 Things Car Guys Can Teach Transexuals by Adrian Glen 20:59 - 2 Trans 2 Furious: Alternative Titles 23:05 - Want a Music Filled Show? - AMRAP 23:32 - Support 4zzz Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. You can grab a copy of 2 Trans 2 Furious here or you can check out Jura Books here. 2 Trans 2 Furious is edited by Tuck Woodstock and Niko Stratis. 📸 ID: Ez is holding a copy of 2 Trans 2 Furious in front of a book market. The Tranzmission and 4zzz Podcast logo are in the centre mid ground and top right foreground respectively. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Ip-switching Genders
Hosts: Ez (he/him), Hazel (she/her), and Bridie (they/them) Timestamps and Links; 01:38 - Thinking Outside The City 03:10 - Community News: UK Supreme Court Ruling 04:43 - Community News: US Trans Troop Care 07:14 - The Rural Trans Experience: ABS 08:21 - RTE: Finding Community w/ Al Wheeler 09:22 - RTE: Upbringing w/ MJ 09:59 - RTE: Inspirations w/ Bridie - G Flip 13:02 - RTE: Misconceptions w/ Al Wheeler 13:30 - RTE: Marburg 13:48 - Banshees Bar and Arts - Ipswich 14:28 - Technical Difficulties: It’s Community Radio Folks 15:19 - RTE: Misconceptions cont. w/ Al Wheeler 15:50 - #AprilAtonement - SUBSCRIBE to 4ZZZ 16:57 - Talking to Real People @The Wickham 18:02 - #AprilAtonement <3’ing the Qeerdos 18:59 - Talking Genitals @The Wickham 21:26 - #AprilAtonement There’s Prizes 24:59 - Community Events: Marburg 25:41 - CE: 491 Fest @Vinnies Dive Fri 6pm 09/05/25. 26:46 - Lavender Threat - Open Letter To Pauline Hanson: Right Here Right Now 28:55 - Support 4zzz 29:21 - The 4zzz Pipeline Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: From left to right Bridie, Ez and Hazel sit in front of a backdrop of an Australian Farm entrance with red soil and eucalyptus trees. The 4zzz Podcast logo with an #AprilAtonement Jam Jar is in the top right foreground. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Eww SEGM
Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/her) Timestamps and Links; 02:25 - Community Events 02:42 - CE: 491 Fest @Vinnies Dive 6pm 09/0525. 03:37 - Church of Snootology 05:59 - Subscribe to 4zzz during #AprilAtonement 07:18 - SEGM w/ Bette 08:03 - SEGM: SPIC - Hate Group Network 09:50 - SEGM: Bad Cop Stella O’Malley 🚩 10:38 - SEGM: Hate Group Genspect 11:03 - SEGM: Good Cop Roberto D’Angelo 🚩 11:37 - SEGM: Two Pronged Approach 15:15 - SEGM: History PAGDWG 🚩 18:30 - SEGM: History PAGDWG 🚩Littman, L. 18:52 - SEGM: Yale Report 20:36 - SEGM: Citation Laundering 23:46 - SEGM: Cass Report Links 24:38 - SEGM: 40 hours Conversion/Exploratory Therapy First 27:01 - SEGM: Cass Report Links 27:47 - Bette: Why do you do the do do? Further Reading Leveille, L. And McLamore Q,. (2023) EGM Exposed Reloaded: The Shadow Money Behind a Leading Anti-Trans Think Tank. Health Liberation Now! - More on SEGM Funding Klotz, F. (2024) Pediatric Transgender Care and the Contentious Rise of SEGM. Undark. - Article in which SEGM member feigns ignorance of how Cass discovered SEGM's Tavistock graph TransSafetyNow [@DadTrans] (2024, May 3) BREAKING -SEGM &quot;The most prominent of the pseudo-scientific organizations in the anti-trans space&quot;, met with US Department of… [Image attached] [Post]. X. - Evidence that two SEGM members plus the infamous Dr Kaltiala served on the NHS Working Group on Gender Dysphoria AKA Cass's so-called "clinical expert group" Moore, M. (2021) SEGM uncovered: large anonymous payments funding dodgy science. Trans Safety Network. Caraballo, A. (2022). The Anti-Transgender Medical Expert Industry. Journal of Law, Medicine &amp; Ethics, 50(4), 687–692. Leveille, L. (2022) A New Era: Key Actors Behind Anti-Trans Conversion Therapy. Health Liberation Now! Turner, J. (2023) Anti-trans disinformation is rife in Australia — and it’s being spread by a small group of organisations. Crikey. Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527 QC LGBT Mental Health Services Open Doors Youth Services Inc. 📸 ID: Three kids in a trench coat on a TED talk stage with a My Name Is tag on their jacket. The 4zzz Podcast logo with an #AprilAtonement Jam Jar is in the top right foreground. Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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Bringing you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane.https://linktr.ee/tranzradio
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Hosted by Ez, Rae, Hazel, Bette, Sev, Natalia, and Brody
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