Best Audiation Inc Ally Beardsley Babette Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Reflecting on our Second Season of Spiraling (feat. YOU!) 51:54

4M ago51:54

51:54

Babette and Ally take a look back on some highlights from season 2 of the podcast. We also hear some voicemails from listeners who tell us what queer media means to them. Thanks to our guests from season 2 featured in this episode (in order): Bay Davis, River Ramirez, Honey Pluton, Daria Lourd, Massima Bell & Dust Reid, Thomas Page McBee, Halo Pere…

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What Makes a Haircut Queer? (w/ Alys Aurora) 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

Brooklyn-based hairstylist Alys Aurora of Studio Botanicum helps us answer some age-old questions, like: Is there such thing as a queer haircut that isn't a mullet? How can a haircut help affirm your presentation? What does "queer" hair look like for folks with textured/kinky hair? Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a que…

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TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones: Gender Without Boundaries 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

If you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made…

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Anxiously Pulling Tarot (w/ Honey Pluton) 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

In a hilarious and chaotic episode, comedian Honey Pluton talks the "they/them to he/him pipeline," French parents, and the derogatory C-word (customer). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Honey on Instagram @honeypluton for info on his …

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Gluten Intolerance & Building Queer Families (A New Year's Minisode) 16:43

5M ago16:43

16:43

Babette and Ally do a little stream-of-conciousness reflecting on 2024. Thank you for spiraling with us all year! A new full episode will be out next Tuesday, 1/7/25. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and Ti…

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Fashion Club (w/ Pascal Stevenson) 45:39

6M ago45:39

45:39

Musician Pascal Stevenson aka Fashion Club talks to us about writing her first album since transitioning, how getting sober helped her come out, and her taste in, well, fashion. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. The new Fashion Club album "A…

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Trans People are a Reflection of Nature (w/ Massima Bell & Dust Reid) 56:17

6M ago56:17

56:17

Dust Reid and Massima Bell are the producers of the new album TRANSA, "a spiritual journey celebrating trans people." They talked to Ally and Babette about creating the album, compiling both covers and new work, and working with artists like Hunter Schafer and Sade. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore th…

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The Revolution is Horny (w/ Nori Reed) 1:05:23

6M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Ally & Babette get into some post-election catharsis, then our guest Nori Reed provides some much-needed laughter as she shares stories about growing into herself as both a trans woman and comedian. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Nor…

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All About Trans Surgeries (w/ Kayla McLaughlin) 51:16

7M ago51:16

51:16

Content Warning (genital anatomy, surgeries). This is part 2 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode Kayla McLaughlin, a Physician Assistant and surgery education liaison, gets into nitty-gritty details about trans surgeries and what it looks like to get one, especiall…

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All About HRT (w/ Dr. Crystal Beal) 50:43

7M ago50:43

50:43

TRIGGER WARNING (anti-trans healthcare bans, suicide, death threats): 8:52-10:22 This is part 1 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Beal (founder of Queer Doc) tells us all about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), how it's prescribed, and all the vario…

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Being Trans on the Internet (w/ Charlotte McDonnell) 47:16

8M ago47:16

47:16

Twitch streamer and YouTube star Charlotte McDonnell joins us to talk about digital footprint as a Trans Person on the Internet™, how taking a break from YouTube helped her get in touch with herself, and which video games are the most trans-coded. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience…

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Radicalizing the Rave (w/ Alima Lee) 45:06

8M ago45:06

45:06

Artist and DJ Alima Lee talks about claiming Black femininity as a nonbinary person, how DJing helps with social anxiety, and how we can make club culture more accessible and equitable. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alima Lee o…

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Gender Spiral LIVE at the Bell House (w/ Honey Pluton, Rose Dommu, Cherry Jaymes, & River Ramirez) 1:26:02

9M ago1:26:02

1:26:02

We had a blast with Honey Pluton, Rose Dommu, Cherry Jaymes and River Ramirez at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY for our first East Coast live show! We talked all about our gender journeys, the trans community in New York, and sharing HRT on the Coney Island Ferris Wheel. Thanks to everyone who came out! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, …

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Bonus Episode: Q&A w/ Ally & Babette 19:41

9M ago19:41

19:41

It's a busy week at Gender Spiral HQ prepping for our live show at The Bell House in NYC on 8/29/24 (grab the last few tickets HERE before they sell out!). Although we don't have a regular episode for you this week, we hope you'll enjoy a sneak peak of the Q&A we recorded on Discord last year. Check out the full Q&A in video and audio form at patre…

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Pisces are Psychic (w/ Alice Sparkly Kat) 39:31

10M ago39:31

39:31

Astrologer and writer Alice Sparkly Kat tells us about coming out to their Chinese family, how gender manifests in the planets, and why queer people like astrology so much. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alice's writing and othe…

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Dance Music is a Queer Safe Space (w/ Daria Lourd) 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

DJ Daria Lourd (Bored Lord) tells us about her musical background growing up in Memphis, how rave culture helped her explore her gender, and what lesbian signaling looks like as a trans woman (hint: caribeaners help). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gende…

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Interdisciplinary Furby (w/ River Ramirez) 39:53

11M ago39:53

39:53

Multi-talented artist and hilarious human River Ramirez joins us for a chat about their journey to androgyny, the intersection of activism and self-care, and the Christian rock band "Underoath." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Ri…

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Thinking Outside the "Man Box" (w/ Thomas Page McBee) 47:01

11M ago47:01

47:01

Writer Thomas Page McBee shares about his personal and professional journey examining and reimagining masculinity. Content warning for gun violence at timecodes 28:48 to 31:36. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Thomas' work at his …

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The Sands of Time (w/ Halo Perez-Gallardo) 44:02

12M ago44:02

44:02

Gender Spiral TIME TRAVEL EDITION! Chef and restauranteur Halo Perez-Gallardo of Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson, NY talks to Ally about emotion, evolution, and good eats as they reflect on clips from the first time Ally interviewed them in 2020. Follow Lil' Deb's Oasis on Instagram Check out "Please Wait to Be Tasted: The Lil' Deb's Oasis Cookbook" Fol…

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Baddies Who Go to Church (w/ Bay Davis) 46:17

12M ago46:17

46:17

Our FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 2(!) features a chat with poet, artist, model, and overall incredible human Bay Davis about Brujería, burnout, and building a new relationship with herself through spirituality. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. L…

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SEASON 2 OUT JUNE 4! 2:01

1y ago2:01

2:01

We are back for season 2! Expect more meaningful, informative, and hilarious interviews about all things gender with the experts on the subject - trans and queer people - and more about the topics you've asked us to talk about. New episodes out biweekly starting Tuesday, June 4 - come Spiral with us! genderspiralpod.com @genderspiralpodcast…

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Gender Spiral Starter Pack 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

37:17

Babette and Ally reflect on Season 1 of Gender Spiral and listen to some highlights from past episodes. Thanks for spiraling with us! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow us on Insta…

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Making Podcasts for Trans People (w/ Tuck Woodstock) 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

49:26

On a special gender-podcast crossover episode, Tuck Woodstock talks hosting their podcast Gender Reveal, creating Trans Day of Snacks, and naming themself after a Montana-based beer brand. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patr…

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Trans Hirstory (w/ Chris Vargas and David Frantz) 58:05

1+ y ago58:05

58:05

Artist Chris Vargas and curator David Frantz of the Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art (MOTHA) talk LGBTQ archives, John Waters, and their new book, "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patre…

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Coveralls and Clicky Shoes (w/ JT Green) 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

43:19

Audio documentarian and artist JT Green talks workwear, exploring her gender through audio, and what makes a sound queer. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find JT on Instagram and her w…

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Queer Friendship (w/ Chris Renfro) 44:12

1+ y ago44:12

44:12

Actor Chris Renfro talks about feeling gender-fluid, binary "non-binary" roles in Hollywood, and their Gen Z bestie. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Chris on Instagram and their w…

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F*ggot Renaissance (w/ James Tom) 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Comedian James Tom figures out their pronouns, talks the art of the 35-minute Grindr hookup, and shares about naviagating Hollywood as a transmasc twink. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcas…

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The Masc is In Your Brain, B*tch (w/ Jordan Underwood) 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

Model Jordan Underwood talks confusing cat-callers, their alter ego Debbie, and what fat liberation could look like within the transmasc community. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find…

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Dungeons ;) Dragons and Drag (w/ Vico Ortiz) 48:16

2y ago48:16

48:16

Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death) talks polyamory, exploring gender through drag, and the many skins they shed during the pandemic. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Vico on Instagr…

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"My Kid Sees Me" (w/ Asher Pandjiris) 44:42

2y ago44:42

44:42

Content warning for eating disorders from 21:50-22:59 and from 24:52 to 30:08. This week, psychotherapist Asher Pandjiris talks growing up as a tomboy and their relationship to masculinity, parenting as a nonbinary person, and mental health hurdles that often overlap with gender dysphoria. Article: "Unpacking 'gender exploratory therapy,' a new for…

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Pirates, Vikings and Skateboarders (w/ Liv Hewson) 46:53

2y ago46:53

46:53

Actor Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets, Santa Clarita Diet) talks their journey to top surgery, their queer literature recommendations, and Sam Reid in Interview with the Vampire. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com…

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Grief Barbie (w/ Amie Morrison) 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

This week, musician and friend of the show Amie Morrison talks transitioning in her 30s, how her marriage blossomed into a queer relationship, and exploring gender variance with her late best friend. Content warning: suicide and grief at 21:45-31:00 and 36:35-38:05. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore th…

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Unmasking and re-MASCing (w/ Dr. Devon Price) 53:19

2y ago53:19

53:19

Fresh out of top surgery, author Dr. Devon Price ("Unmasking Autism," "Laziness Does Not Exist") talks coming out as trans and autistic, the unsettling feeling of gender "success" and why autistic folks are more likely to be out as queer and trans. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experienc…

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I'm Not "a Queer BIPOC" (w/ Brontez Purnell) 33:10

2y ago33:10

33:10

Writer and dancer Brontez Purnell tells us about his ill-fated pact with the sacred masculine, finding divine femininity in dance, and how gentrification and lack of knee cartilage have affected his love life. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered worl…

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"I'm Just a Woman" (w/ Roberta Colindrez) 41:00

2y ago41:00

41:00

Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida, Fun Home) talks "Romy and Michele" skirts, getting they/them'd in a Target, and predicting that Ricky Martin was gay. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/Gender…

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Aggressively Feminine (w/ Persephone Valentine) 49:04

2y ago49:04

49:04

Persephone Valentine talks drag, five minute gender hacks, and exploring one's gender through D&D and other RPGs. (TW: Disscusion of difficulties surrounding medical transition and gender affirming surgeries.) Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered worl…

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Wait, I Think I'm Trans?? (w/ Jaylind Hamilton) 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Babette and Ally chat with artist and nutrition coach Jaylind Hamilton about tatooing, testosterone, and tending chickens. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Jaylind via thier Linktree Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genders…

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A Liberated Black and Trans Future (w/ maya finoh) 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, "Gender Spiral" is a new podcast about all things gender. Through interviews with the experts on the topic, trans and queer people, we'll explore what it means to be a human in our gendered world. This week, Babette talks to their old friend and gender mentor maya finoh about cultural work, modeling, and…

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GENDER SPIRAL LIVE (Feat. Naomi McPherson and E.R. Fightmaster) 57:37

2y ago57:37

57:37

Most podcasts don't host a live show until like, season two. But we're not "most podcasts." After releasing our first episode, we threw a launch party and recorded an episode live at The Yard Theater in LA. Thanks to everyone who came out to the show, and a HUGE thanks to our guests Naomi McPherson (MUNA) and E.R. Fightmaster (Grey's Anatomy, Shril…

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Lesbian to T-Guy Pipeline (w/ Jacke Colquitt and River Butcher) 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a new podcast about all things gender. Through interviews with the experts on the topic, trans and queer people, we'll explore what it means to be a human in our gendered world. In the pilot episode, Ally and Babette chat about being trans in a steakhouse bathroom, Black Quantum Futurism…

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Coming Soon: "Gender Spiral" with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas 1:51

2y ago1:51

1:51

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