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CW: Death, grief, terrorism
This was a tough one to record. Our co-hosts realized that all three of them have a personal connection to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks — Helen was living in New York City, Dylan was in Washington, and Jay was a reporter in Pennsylvania. What are some strong memories of that day? Why does the grief still feel so fresh a quarter-century later? How did we process the trauma?
Here's the third in our series, reflecting on RHPS, Tim Curry, trans representation, and a few other things.
In this one, we talk about the late, great Dolly Parton ... why her example was important, and why she became such a tremendous icon and ally to queer people. Will we see someone with her talent pass this way again soon?
Meet your hosts — Dylan in Colorado, Helen in Wisconsin and Jay in Pennsylvania. Three very different stories from three different parts of Generation X, but united in their belief that it's time for all trans, gender-queer and non-binary people — and their allies — to stand up and speak out.
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Co-hosts Helen Boyd, Dylan Scholinski and Jay Thurber talk about all things gender-y. Weekly. Patreon subscribers get early access.
Author and educator Helen Boyd, artist and author Dylan Scholinski, and broadcaster and journalist Jay Thurber host a podcast about culture, politics and being queer in 21st century America from a Gen X perspective. Expect heated discussion, personal reflection, irony, and meta-commentary.
Meet your hosts:
Helen Boyd (she/they) is the author of My Husband Betty (2004) and She’s Not the Man I Married (2006); an educator and lecturer who has taught gender studies, feminist theory and queer theory; a speaker who can translate complicated topics such as LGBTQ history and identities to non-academic audiences; and a consultant who has helped academic, corporate, and community groups understand topics such as gender and sexuality.
Dylan Scholinski (he/him/they/them) is an award-winning artist, author and public speaker. They are the founder/witness of Sent(a)Mental Studios and the Haven Youth Project, which offer programs for at-risk youth in Denver, Colo. Dylan has appeared on 20/20, Dateline and Today to discuss his experiences, and his award-winning book The Last Time I Wore a Dress: A Memoir was called a "Top 10 Must Read" by Out Magazine.
Jay Thurber (they/them) is the pseudonym for a broadcaster, podcaster and writer based in the Pittsburgh area. For more than 20 years, they have hosted a weekly nostalgia show on WRCT-FM (88.3) and also have been heard on other radio stations throughout Pennsylvania. A former print journalist who has authored one book and co-authored another, they now work in public relations and independent, community media.