The Gender Agenda

It’s Melbourne Fringe season and Quinn, Rebeckah, Joss and Jen are joined by star of FABLE, Cora Hughes. FABLE delves into Irish storytelling and queer identities, finding the intersections of folklore, fairytales, ritual, gender fluidity, drag and sexuality through dance, physical theatre, masks, installation art and music.

We also dive into all the news affecting our community, including the hate crime report, Kim Petras at Laneway Festival and the real story behind Elliot Page’s front cover of Men’s Health Magazine.

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Jen, Quinn, Rebeckah and Joss have a special guest on the show, Cleo Nouveau a gender-affirming hair stylist opening her own inclusive hair salon. Find out more about Cleo here

The team also discuss a new study on bone density effects from the use of hormone replacement therapies.

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Rebeckah, Quinn, Joss and Jen are joined by artist, musician, filmmaker, and live sound engineer Spider.

Spider (@spideristrap) is a south asian visual artist, musician, filmmaker, and live sound engineer based in Melbourne. They are physically disabled, unsupported by the NDIS, and currently in transitional housing. Their goal is to raise enough money for their top surgery and for any leftover funds to go to urgent mutual aid and to gender affirming surgeries in the community. The team chat to spider about their upcoming fundraising event held on October 16th @thetotehotel from 6pm-12am.

Plus all the positive trans news: TGV announces award nominees; NSW Transgender Health Worker Awarded $35,000 After Deadname Was Requested By Employer.

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On this episode Quinn, Rebeckah and Joss are joined by trans podcast host Grace Taylor. Grace has recently launched a new podcast called “50 shades of Grace”. A former Joy94.9 presenter and expert broadcast host, Grace’s new podcast has featured iconic guests such as Aussie legends Mitch Browne and Dena Amy Kaplan and transgender insurgent and trailblazer Laura Berry. She speaks to her guests about their turning point for reinvention, delving into the moments that shaped their stories & who they are.

https://www.instagram.com/fiftyshadesofgrace_thepodcast

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On tonight’s show Jocelyn, Rebeckah, Quinn and Jen dive into the upcoming Victorian election, and the things our community should be aware of when making a vote.

Jen leads the conversation about Trans issues coming out of Ireland, including Belfast’s Trans Week. There is an exciting study on twins and being trans as well as new information about wearing binders during excercise.

It wouldn’t be a TGA show without a review or two and the team discuss Star Trek Day and the trans visibility in sci-fi, a review of I Saw the TV Glow and a Drag Race update.

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Rebeckah, Quinn, Jen and Joss are in the studio finding out where the heck was Beck! Rebeckah is back from her world pride adventure and we get the full rundown of highlights from the trip. On the topic of travel we discuss the safest countries to visit as a trans person and talk about considerations trans people need to make when they travel.

In memorium of Tim Curry we review The Rocky Horror Picture Show with hits from the movie throughout the episode.

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Quinn, Jen and Joss start the show with the usual check in on trans news, including a reflection on the new video clip to Troye Sivan’s song “She’s the Best”. The team talks about safe spaces in the community and Jen shares a not-so-safe workplace as a trans woman.

The special guest on this episode is Merrin Wake. She is mother to a trans child and uses lived experience and clinical knowledge for diversity and inclusion with a whole-of-family lens, to advocate and raise awareness, through kindness, as a trauma-informed educator and health and education consultant. She also works tirelessly to find ways to make our world a better place, not just for her children, but for all of us.

Faces – Mila Jam – (Trans)

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Joss, Quinn, and Jen start the show with weekly news affecting the trans community. There is a much anticipated update from host Rebeckah on her adventures to World Pride in Amsterdam.

The guest on the show today is trans barber Sam Shears, who has recently put the clippers down to take some time to complete part of their gender affirmation surgery. We find out about his journey as a barber and as a trans man, and how the two interlink. You can find Sam here for all your inclusive hair needs.

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For the first time in it’s history, the Australian Census included more identity options in the 2026 census and Jen, Quinn, and Joss discuss what this means for our community and look into the Equality Australia FAQ on the Census.

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Quinn, Jen and Joss start the episode sharing positive trans news including Diana Ross “coming out” for Brighton Pride. The group then discuss gender affirming cosmetic procedures that don’t involve any surgery.

Drag Race Down Under vs the world has hit the screens and there is much to be said about the trans and non-binary representation, which then leads to the discussion on who are some favourite trans characters on TV, films, streaming or in literature.

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