Best Transphobic Podcasts (2026)

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Why Are So Many Gay and Lesbian Allies Still Transphobic? 34:05

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Have you ever met someone who fully supports their gay friends but gets uncomfortable when trans issues come up? The same people who celebrate Pride and fight for marriage equality often have a completely different reaction to transgender rights. Joe and Rya break down the psychology behind this contradiction and explore why trans people trigger fe…

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32. Reacting to Jeffree Stars transphobic opinions 1:01:48

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In this episode, we break down the latest Jeffree Star controversy and the remarks that have been widely criticized as transphobic. From harmful talking points to tired internet tropes, we unpack why these comments sparked backlash, how they impact the transgender community, and what this says about influencer culture in 2025. Join us as we fact-ch…

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36. Stopping testosterone because of acne? 53:40

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Benji gets real about dealing with acne while on testosterone and the question a lot of people quietly ask: is bad skin a reason to stop T? In this episode, he talks through his own experience, what testosterone actually does to your skin, and the frustration of breakouts that don’t feel “temporary.” We also catch up on New Year’s and chat about th…

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Best of Patreon 2025! 49:42

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Happy new year! We'll be back next week, but to tide you over until then we're giving you a peek behind the paywall with some of the best bits from Patreon! Hear what happens when we get sidetracked during our Dateline Recaps and This New Thing We're Doing! with some of our favorite moments from 2025. For hundreds of hours of bonus content and vide…

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Is the Gregorian Calendar... Patriarchy?? 57:37

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Did men ruin calendars?? Because it's the end of the year, curiosity got the better of Laura, and she decided to look into why our calendar is organized the way it is. Why are there 12 months? Why are there such a random number of days in each month? Why are their names of the so nonsensical? How did ancient civilizations organize their calendars? …

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35. Answering your questions! (New Year's Special) 44:57

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A New Year’s special with champagne, listener questions, and real talk. We look back on the year that was and share what we’re manifesting for the year ahead!By transandtransparent

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What We Know Will Last and What We Hope Will Change in 2026 31:25

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Some things about LGBTQ+ life will never change, and that's actually good news. When everything feels uncertain, we need to know what's worth fighting for. How can we separate the noise from what actually matters? The good news is that some things hold steady no matter what happens next. And we have good reasons to anticipate changes for the better…

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Best of 2025! 1:57:01

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Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We're off this week but have compiled some of the best bits from the year for your listening pleasure. We hope we've been entertaining and informative and that you'll join us again in 2026! Our Patreon bonus episodes continue through the holidays! For more content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.c…

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34. Celebrating Christmas as a trans person 37:24

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This episode explores what it means to celebrate Christmas as a trans person. From navigating family dynamics and holiday traditions to finding joy, safety, and authenticity during the festive season, the conversation reflects on the emotional realities many transgender people face at Christmas.By transandtransparent

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Is It Normal to Feel This Different? 30:48

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When people carry secret shame about the ways they are different from everyone around them, it affects their entire sense of self. This shame gets passed down through culture that teaches rigid ideas about what's acceptable. There's nothing wrong with being exactly who you are. Joe and Rya talk about why so many people struggle with feeling abnorma…

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The 2025 Holiday Spectacular! 1:54:45

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We're happy to bring back our annual tradition of welcoming some of our favorites into our holiday home before the winter break! Punam Patel reveals what underrated department store she purchased her outfit from at a local dead mall, Pete Zias tells the tale of a stolen Labubu , Darby and Alexis from IMHO: The Show are taking Metamucil gummies to s…

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Secret Trans Cultures: Indigenous History They Don't Want You to Know - PART 3 1:07:47

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Before colonialism took over the globe, before the Abrahamic/patriarchal Religions took hold, there were trans people. In fact, EVERY pre-colonized culture had a version of trans people, and in EVERY culture, the same belief cropped up again and again: people who were cross-gender or 'between' genders were the people with supernatural abilities, ca…

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33. We almost got robbed! 52:00

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In this episode, we rewind to our teenage years when everything felt bigger, louder, and just a little more dangerous. What starts as a casual trip turns into a heart pounding moment where we honestly thought we were about to get robbed. We break down the chaos, the fear, and the way our teenage brains handled the situation while laughing at how dr…

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The Texas Law That Protects Nobody: Here's What You Need to Know 28:15

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What happens when lawmakers create a bathroom law that forces men into women's restrooms and women into men's restrooms? Texas Senate Bill 8 claims to protect women's privacy, but the reality is far more complicated. This law forces schools, libraries, airports, and government buildings to become surveillance systems or face massive fines. The lega…

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LinkedIn Algorithm, Lavender Scare, Bad Haircuts and Truffle Pigs 57:05

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This week Bryan is upset over his short haircut, and Erin's back from her trip to Italy where she got her fill of truffles and was made fun of by flight attendants because of her hairstyle. Erin covers how women are exposing the "bro-coding" algorithm on LinkedIn by changing their gender marker from female to male and seeing an increase in their re…

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Joe & Rya TAKE FIVE: New Texas Bathroom Law 4:48

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A new segment where Joe & Rya discuss a current topic. This week is the new Texas Senate Law 8. Listen to the FULL EPISODE on Monday Send us a text Support the showBy Trandescendant Podcast

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Being Different Doesn't Mean Being Wrong 30:36

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Have you ever noticed how the word "normal" gets turned into a weapon? People use it to make LGBTQ+ folks feel like something's wrong with them just for being different. They act like statistics prove morality, as if being in the minority makes you broken. But here's the thing. Why should any of us have to be "normal" in the first place? It's time …

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BONUS - Oklahoma University Scandal: Religious Discrimination or a GRIFT? 40:18

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Samantha Fulnecky, a junior at the University of Oklahoma, has cried RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION after she FAILED a Psychology research paper, wherein she ignored the rubric & requirements and INSTEAD wrote about her personal beliefs that trans people are "Demonic" and "listening to Satan." Her professor's administrative assistant, who she knew would be …

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Same Sex Marriage Rulings in Japan and the EU, Rockettes and the American Girl Doll Store with Guest Host Naomi Ekperigin! 54:52

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While Erin is out of town Bryan is joined by friend of the show Naomi Ekperigin this week! We discuss what we did for Thanksgiving, and how Bryan spent last week with his family doing a tour of NYC including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and an investigative report on how the American Girl Doll Store is one big scam. Bryan covers a recent ru…

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Secret Trans Cultures: Indigenous History They Don't Want You to Know About - Part 2 1:23:32

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Before colonialism took over the globe, before Christianity, Buddhism, and the other patriarchal Religions took hold, there were trans people. In fact, EVERY pre-colonized culture had a version of trans people, many having as many as 5 recognized genders. And in every colonization story--they were the first ones targeted and unalived. Why? That's s…

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31. Does the term "Protect the dolls" exclude trans men? 50:14

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In this episode of Trans and Transparent, we unpack the phrase “Protect the dolls”—where it comes from, who it uplifts, and whether trans men feel left out of the love. We dig into community language, belonging, and how we can show up for each other with clarity and care.By transandtransparent

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Finding Faith After Religious Abuse 36:04

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You've been hurt by the church. Maybe you walked away years ago, or maybe you're still trying to make it work in a place that tells you who you are is wrong. The wounds run deep. Spiritual abuse often comes wrapped in Scripture. Two-thirds of Christians report experiencing spiritual abuse. That means you're not alone in this pain, even when it feel…

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Dateline Recap: The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire 52:06

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're off this week but we wanted to share one of our recent favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Palm Springs, big hair, adult film stars, celebrities, and an iconic local journalist who we'd marry in a heartbeat. The gayest Dateline we've ever covered. Dateline Season 34, Episode 3. A group of conspirators, includ…

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30. Benji had top surgery!!!!!! 1:15:33

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Benji’s back fresh from top surgery and ready to overshare. We talk about the highs, the chaos, the pillow fortress that saved his life, and the moment he realized T-Rex arms are very real. We discuss the ups and downs so far and how Benji is doing since having his surgery 2 weeks ago!By transandtransparent

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We Are Still Thankful In Dark Times — Here's Why 28:20

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With rights under threat and uncertainty everywhere, choosing thankfulness can feel like denial. But what if gratitude isn't about pretending everything is fine? Learning to find thankfulness is more than just emotional comfort, it's survival strategy. Joe and Rya look at why gratitude matters more than ever when times are hard. They redirect our f…

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Gay Marriage Support in Decline, Menopause Treatment Changes, Cigarettes and Books from the 1930s 1:06:21

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This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now inc…

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Secret Trans Cultures: Indigenous History They Don't Want You to Know About - Part 1 1:25:19

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You hear it a lot these days: "Trans People just came out of nowhere!", "This whole transgender thing is a made up fad!", "There's no evidence of trans people ever existing before!" Except... none of that is true. Before colonialism, before Christianity, before patriarchy... there were trans people. Trans people were such a natural part of humanity…

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How LGBTQ Infighting Is Doing Our Enemies’ Work 28:35

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History shows us that divided movements stay powerless. But the pattern never changes: together we stand, divided we fall. Right now many factors are fracturing the rainbow coalition that built everything from Stonewall to marriage equality. Meanwhile, opponents of LGBTQ+ rights are smirking from the sidelines as they watch our community tear itsel…

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New York Times Blaming Women in the Workplace, Kim Davis’ Supreme Court Defeat, Austin, Erewhon Smoothies and Digi-Annie 1:13:55

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Erin is dehydrated after her visit to Austin, Bryan befriends his Erewhon-going seatmates on a flight to New York, plus some balm/SPF talk and a celebration of the results from last week’s elections. Erin discusses the NYT Opinion interview with three feminist conservative bootlickers titled “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace”. Bryan brings u…

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28. Binding and top surgery (ft. Eliah Reber) 54:34

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This episode dives into the essentials of binding and top surgery, offering practical guidance, safety tips, and personal insights for anyone exploring gender-affirming care. We break down how to choose and use binders safely, what to expect throughout the top surgery process, and how to navigate the emotional and physical journey along the way. In…

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Rate Yourself on LGBTQ Family Acceptance and See Where You Really Stand 32:13

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Are you as accepting as you think you are? Most parents believe they're supportive of their LGBTQ family members. But when put to the test, many discover significant gaps between their intentions and their actual level of acceptance. This ten-question assessment reveals where you stand on the acceptance scale and identifies the specific areas where…

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Intersex Rights ARE Trans Rights 1:21:16

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What does it mean to be intersex? How many intersex people are in the world? How many different variations (that we know of) currently exist? Is it possible to be intersex and not know? (yes) Why are people so obsessed with performing nonconsensual surgery on newborns?! How much overlap is there between Intersex and Transgender rights?!?! We answer…

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BONUS: Are We Transphobic? Where "The Lady and the Trans Podcast" Came From 25:23

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We've taken some HEAT online recently in regards to the title of this podcast. A small (but loud) group of activists think we're implying, 'trans women aren't ladies.' So, to put the whole discussion to bed, we figured we'd take this opportunity to EXPLAIN OURSELVES! We discuss WHY we chose the title, the multitude of factors that went into that de…

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Javier Milei, Gender Pay Gap Widening, Slow Horses and Great Aunt Tiny 54:37

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This week Erin goes horseback riding which causes Bryan's childhood equine trauma to resurface. Bryan discusses Argentinian President Javier Milei's Trump-style crusade against "LGBTQ+ ideology" and his ban on gender affirming care. Erin covers the gender pay gap which has widened for a second year in a row due to women being forced back into the o…

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27. Who has it harder, trans men or trans women? 53:37

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It’s a question that stirs up a lot of feelings in the community — so we’re diving in, transparently. In this episode, we unpack the stereotypes, privileges, and challenges that shape trans men’s and trans women’s experiences. No competition, just conversation. Join us as we talk nuance, share personal stories, and remind everyone that we’re strong…

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LGBTQ Coming Out Readiness Checklist 34:08

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Are you wondering if it's the right time to share your LGBTQ+ identity with family, friends, or your community? The decision to come out is deeply personal. Timing matters more than you might think. Whether you're feeling pressure to come out or wondering if you should wait, this practical checklist provides the clarity you need to make the decisio…

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Female World Leaders, Newsom Bill Vetos, and a Happy Hallowqueen! 1:00:51

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It's All Hallows' Eve and Erin and Bryan are dressed as everyone's favorite 90s home decorator and TV psychic for the occasion. Plus, everyone's favorite game - spin that wig! Erin shines a spotlight on two world leaders on opposite ends of the political spectrum: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi who is shepherding a new wave of conservatism in Japan,…

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26. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (reading ghost stories) 1:01:08

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It’s spooky season, and we’re getting transparent in the dark! Join us for a Halloween special full of ghost stories, giggles, and maybe a few goosebumps. From classic hauntings to personal chills, we’re sharing tales that blur the line between the seen and unseen — all with our signature honesty and humor. Grab your blanket and tune in… if you dar…

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The Real Reasons LGBTQ Adults Cut Contact with Family 31:10

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Why do loving, supportive parents still lose their LGBTQ children? The answer isn't what most families expect. Learn how to recognize the hidden patterns that destroy family relationships before it's too late. Understanding these dynamics will change how you approach every difficult family conversation. These principles are important for all of us,…

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We Found Atlantis! and the Truth About Laura's Lineage 54:54

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There is a long history of people wondering about the Lost City of Atlantis. Where did Plato hear about it? Did he make it up? Why aren't there any records? Well, we did a deep-dive into everything we know, how we know it, and the verified and unverified sources of information. Is it possible that the reason people claim it 'never existed' was... r…