Ianne, L Morgan, Samy, and Maybe are back in the "sound stage" to close out the season, discuss what they've learned about making a podcast, and catch up on the news they missed. Today's topics include: Flame Munroe, trans representation, New Year's resolutions, and the people acting out Marriage Story next door. At the end, we take time to look ahead to 2020, and to remember a friend and fellow podcaster, Baize White.

We will be back later this year with Season 2. Stay tuned for updates, and thanks for listening.

CONTENT WARNINGS: This show talks about transphobia, de-centering European beauty standards, and the death of a queer Black man.

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In the penultimate episode of our first season, we finally dedicate an episode to misgendering... but not before a virtual love-fest of a check-in. L Morgan, Maybe, and Samy share their favorite photos of each other, and because self-love is important, their favorite photo of themselves, too! (All of these are available on our Instagram.) Then, we use a recent interview with the controversial figure Blaire White to explore issues of misgendering. How many ways can it occur? How have we experienced it, and how does it feel to have to constantly endure it?

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains instances of explicit transphobia, and features an audio clip from two public figures that have also demonstrated transphobia.

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Queers queering queerness… it’s a queerception! Ianne, Maybe, and Samy gather to talk about cultural identifiers of “queerness,” following up on a question posed in one of our early episodes. If we accept that gender is a social construct, how do we define our sexuality? Samy confesses their undying love for Ianne, whose heart belongs to a Disney villain. And Maybe gets fired. Again.

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Today in Trans History: We’wha, a lhamana of the Zuni people.

Reparations or Nah? Black Trans Travel Fund

Community Shout-out: Hotline

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Somebody call HR, because Maybe and Samy are alone in the studio today! Today, we're talking about working at the intersection of acting and activism. Maybe breaks down the differences they perceive in activism and advocacy, and why some people in our industry feel pressured to be both actors and activists. Then, we answer a listener letter about dating and attraction. How do you maintain a healthy, positive self-image as a trans person when people are constantly telling you you're "less attractive" or "desirable" than cis people?

Today in Trans History: We Both Laughed in Pleasure: The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan

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Reunited, and it feels so good! We’re all together again in the studio at BRIC, to bring you the long-awaited part two of our conversation on being trans actors. Last time we were all together, we discussed education and training. Today, we’re starting the conversation on casting and audition rooms.

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Today in Trans History: Marsha P. Johnson

Pay It No Mind: Watch the documentary on YouTube!

Overlooked: Marsha P. Johnson’s tribute in the New York Times

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L Morgan, Maybe, and Samy are joined by mother Pooya Mohseni to talk about Marsha P. Johnson’s impact on trans history, and explore the question: why are queer people so mean to each other? They also answer listener letters about dating apps, “boring” boyfriends, and gofundme campaigns… oh my!

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Today in Trans History: Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha & Randy’s Interview on Making Gay History

Sylvia Rivera on Stuff You Missed in History Class

Discussion Topic: Why are queer people so mean to each other?

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 CONTENT WARNING: this episode does touch on depression, self-harm, and suicide.  

Ianne and Samy get together for a Harry Potter-themed check in, and a deep dive into what self-care means for them. 

Miss Major's Monthly Fundraising Circle:  fundly.com/missmajor 

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Samy brings you an update on what everyone is doing, and a special announcement about the future of the podcast.

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A Strange Loop Cast Recording: Pre-order your copy!

Community Shoutouts: Myla's Journey to Euphoria, Zachariah's Transition, Salem's Top Surgery

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Maybe, Ianne, and Samy are back from having done a week-long workshop, and they describe the experience of working on a production with a mostly-trans cast. Then we dive into the subject of aging as trans people, and ask each other, “what kind of trans elder are you going to be?” 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses instances of transphobia, violence, suicide, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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Today in Trans History: Connie Norman & AIDS Diva 

Related Reading: "I Was Recently Informed I'm Not a Transsexual"

Related Resource: Digital Transgender Archive

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Today's topics include Harry Potter... Harry Potter... and Harry Potter. Ianne and Samy have been teasing this episode for a while, and now they're sitting down in the soundstage to geek out. This is just the first half of a 90-minute episode, the full version of which was posted on Patreon for our supporters. To listen to the full episode, please consider becoming a patreon supporter!

Today in Trans History: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy's Recovery Fund

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