You have many great gender-themed podcasts and radio shows from which to choose, and many shows not made just for us have had trans and genderqueer guests on for great episodes.
Programs in production
As of 2021, these programs are creating new episodes.
TransLash (translash.org)
- Trans politics and culture. Host: Imara Jones. 40+ episodes since 2020. (iTunes)
One From the Vaults (patreon.com/oftv)
- Trans history. Host: Morgan M. Page. 40+ episodes since 2015. (iTunes)
TransPanTastic (transpantastic.blogspot.com)
- Trans topics. Hosts: George and Jess. 350+ episodes since 2013. (iTunes)
Gender Queeries (coopradio.org/shows/gender-queeries)
- Weekly show broadcasting from Vancouver since 2021.
The Gender Rebels (genderrebels.podbean.com)
- Trans Q&A. Hosted by Faith and Kath. 130+ episodes since 2016. (iTunes)
Gender Fluids (anchor.fm/gender-fluids)
- Trans topics and edgy commentary. Hosts: Arielle Isaac Norman and Austin Smartt. 150+ episodes since 2017. (iTunes)
What The Trans!?: The Transgender News Podcast (whatthetranspod.tumblr.com)
- Trans news. Hosts: Michelle O’Toole and Ashley Talbot. 60+ episodes since 2018. (iTunes)
Waves Breaking (wavesbreaking.com)
- Trans poetry. Host: Avren Keating. 40+ episodes since 2015. (iTunes)
Estradiol Illusions (ianthomasmalone.com)
- Cultural commentary and interviews. Host: Ian Thomas Malone. 150+ episodes since 2019. (iTunes)
- I was a guest on this episode: August 29, 2019
Gender Reveal (genderpodcast.com)
- Genderqueer culture with guests. Host: Tuck Woodstock. 130+ episodes since 2018. (iTunes)
Trans Radio UK (transradiouk.com)
- “The only trans radio station in the UK and probably the world.” (TuneIn)
- Previously at transradiouk.net
Queersplaining
- True stories of the lives of queer and trans people. 100+ episodes since 2020. (iTunes)
- queersplaining.com
Archival programs
GenderTalk (gendertalk.com)
- The longest-running and most historically significant radio show in our community’s history. Hosts: Nancy Nangeroni and Gordene MacKenzie. 455 episodes from 1996–2006. (archive.org). I appeared on the following episodes:
- #413, June 9, 2003
- #448, February 16, 2004
- #477, September 13, 2004
- #555, April 15, 2006
The Deeper End (thedeeperend.com)
- Trans topics and guests. Hosts: Donna Rose and Diana Fronterhouse. 80+ episodes from 2016–2021. (iTunes)
- I was a guest on episode 12 in 2016.
How to Be a Girl (howtobeagirlpodcast.com)
- Trans youth and parenting. Host: Marlo Mack, parent of a transgender daughter who socially transitioned at 6. 35 episodes 2014–2021. (iTunes)
- See also the 2022 book of the same name.
Beyond Gender Podcast (beyondgenderpod.com)
- Interviews. Hosts: Caleb Arring and Marissa Alexa McCool with news by Dorian Michelle Vrenden. 121 episodes from 2015–2021. (iTunes)
Transparently Trans (anchor.fm/dani-brown)
- Topics for transmen. Hosted by Dani Brown. 7 episodes from 2018–2019. (iTunes)
The Transgender Scientist
- Science applied to current transgender issues. Host: Dana Bevan. 15 episodes from 2018–2019. (iTunes)
Trans SWAG: A Show For Transgender Men – FTM (transswag.com)
- A show for transgender men. Host: Kameron Trumbo. 38 episodes from 2017–2018. (iTunes)
The Trans Music Podcast (transmusic.org)
- Trans culture. Host: Riley. 10 episodes in 2018–2019. (iTunes)
Transition Transmission Transgender Podcast (transitiontransmission.tumblr.com)
- Hosts: Amber Neko, Alexandria Tibby, Ramona Knotts. 94 episodes from 2012–2018. (iTunes)
Transmission with Jackson Bird (jacksonbird.cool/transmission-podcast)
- Interviews. Host: Jackson Bird. 8 episodes from 2017–2019. (iTunes)
The TransAdvocate (transadvocate.com/podcasts)
- Trans news and commentary with guests. Host: Cristan Williams. 87 episodes from 2011–2019. (iTunes)
Public Trans Podcast
- Hosts: Ave Bisesi and Mac Maclean. 10 episodes in 2018. (iTunes)
Diary of a Trans Woman (doatw.com)
- Hosts: Abby Wessels and EJ Kaiser. 106 episodes from 2017–2018. (iTunes)
Taylor Chandler Gives Good Radio (givesgoodradioshow.podbean.com)
- Covers Intersex, Transgender, Girlslikeus, and more. Host: Taylor Chandler. 19 episodes in 2018–2019.
Never Before (janetmock.com/podcast)
- Interviews. Hosted by Janet Mock. 12 episodes in 2017. (iTunes)
The They/Them Podcast (theythempodcast.com)
- Hosts: Moon Poet and Whooping Cough. 17 episodes from 2017–2018. (iTunes)
Transgeneral (transgeneral.supplies)
- Hosts: Chelsey and Charlotte. 34 episodes from 2016 to 2017. (iTunes)
Trans P.O.V. (joy.org.au/transpov)
- Trans topics and interviews. Hosted by Michelle “Mama Mish” Sheppard, Anastasia Le & Bowie Stover. 40+ episodes since 2017. (iTunes)
- I was on the 24 August 2017 episode on dating.
Trans-Ponder (trans-ponder.me) [archive]
- News and interviews. Hosts: Mila and Jayna Ponder. 200+ episodes from from 2007–2014. I was on episode 53 in May 2008.
The Queenz of Media (blogtalkradio.com/queenz_of_media)
- Trans topics with guests. Hosted by Skylar and Grace. 43 episodes from 2009–2013. I was on their February 26, 2009 episode.
TransFM (transfm.org)
- A network of talk shows organized by Ethan & Karen St. Pierre from 2009 to 2011 that included:
- The Radical Trannies Hosted By Ethan and Karen St. Pierre
- Trannywreck Hosted by Rebecca Marie Nay (trannywreck.com)
- The Talking Tranny Hosted by Susan Moses (talkingtranny.com)
- The Rebecca Juro Show Hosted by Becky Juro (blogtalkradio.com/rjuroshow)
- 100+ episodes 2011–2014. I was on the April 24, 2014 episode. (iTunes)
- Nashville Gender Talk Hosted by Roxie (via radiofreenashville.org)
- TransPhilly radio Hosted by Stasha Goliaszewski (transphillyradio.org)
- Intersex with a Queer perspective Hosted by Curtis Hinkle
- I’d Rather Be a TransFlake Than A TransFake Hosted by Katrina Rose (katrinarose.com)
- Transgender News Hosted by Autumn Sandeen
Trans and genderqueer hosts
I also recommend these great podcasts that are not on trans topics but are hosted by community members:
The Laverne Cox Show (lavernecox.com)
- Self-help and personal development. Host: Laverne Cox. Weekly since 2020. (iTunes)
dadfeelings (dadfeelings.com)
- Discusses notable fictional dads through history. Hosted by merritt k. 100+ episodes since 2016. (iTunes)
Imogen Watches Classic Films (imogenwatchesclassicfilms.wordpress.com)
- Commentary on great films. Hosted by Imogen Binnie. 40+ episodes since 2016. (iTunes)
Episodes featuring trans and genderqueer guests
A few I’ve enjoyed. Suggestions welcome!
Katie Couric 52 (February 8, 2018). Wonder Woman: Laverne Cox
Girlboss (September 27, 2017). Janet Mock
Don’t @ Me with Justin Simien (October 9, 2018). Janet Mock
WTF with Marc Maron 616 (July 6, 2015). Laura Jane Grace
The Joe Rogan Experience 399 (October 1, 2013). Buck Angel
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