In this episode, Josh and Sean begin with a bit of nostalgic banter about life in Brisbane before diving into a heartfelt and critical conversation about the state of trans rights in the UK. They unpack the impact of recent legal decisions, the dangers of rolling back protections for trans women, and the often-overlooked experiences of intersex people. 

Along the way, they reflect on the cultural weight of growing up in Queensland, the need for genuine allyship, and why empathy matters more than ever. The episode closes with a touching tribute to the late drag icon Jiggly Caliente.

Enjoy the ride!

Join the conversation in the comments: what are your thoughts on recent trans rights rulings and the state of allyship in 2025?

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About the Hosts

Josh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:

https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts 

Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:

https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan 

 He works with food charity Made In Hackney   - find out more here:

https://madeinhackney.org 

Donate to the fundraiser we mention here:

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/Hackney-Half-for-Made-In-Hackney

Theme Music

Our theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts -  Stream it here: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95g