In this episode I will explore, how Intersex/Differences of Sex Development conditions, question the notion that we are a strictly binary species and how the life of David Reimer illustrates that ones gender identity is an internal sense of self.
In this episode I will look at the origin and evolution of the original Rainbow Pride flag and describe a Pride flag for each letter of LGBTQIA, and few of the many other Pride flags which I feel might be worth highlighting
In this episode I will look at the discovery of the mechanism of inheritance, how a racist idea misunderstood how inheritance functioned, the consequences of a belief in superiority that led to one of the greatest atrocities of the 20th century, and how the prejudices of those in positions of power is having a real world impact on trans and non-binary people.
In this episode I will consider the implication of the Supreme Court ruling in the case of, "For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)", which ruled on the meaning of biological sex, and illustrate with examples, that the notion of humans being a strictly binary species, either male or female, is not an absolute.
There's a Woman on the Stage
In this episode I will look at the origins of the Pantomime Dames and how the role has evolved, and has become a staple of Christmas theatre entertainment.
The Kings and Queens of Drag
In this episode I will explore, the origins of the word drag, in the context of drag queens and drag kings, and discuss some notable drag performers.
Celebrating Trans Films - Part One
In this episode, I will explain the origin, meaning, and evolution of the letters that make up the initialism LGBTQIA+.
And films to avoid; The Crying Game (1992), Psycho (1960), Dressed to Kill (1980), Silence of the Lambs (1991), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).
In this episode I will discuss ten trans films from the 20th century that I feel are worth seeing and five to avoid, and the films are; Women in Revolt (1971), In a Year of 13 Moons (1978), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975),The World According to Garp (1982), Paris Is Burning (1990), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994),Ma Vie en Rose (1997), The Matrix (1999), Boys Don’t Cry (1999), All about My Mother (1999).
Celebrating Trans Films - Part Two
In this episode I will discuss ten trans films from the 21sth century that I feel are worth seeing, and the films are; Southern Comfort (2001), Wild Side (2004), Transamerica (2005), Tangerine (2015), The Danish Girl (2015), Girls Lost (2015), Girl (2018), Disclosure (2020), Emilia Perez (2024) & Will & Harper (2024).
A Journey of Transition: Carolyne's Story Part One
In this episode the first of a trilogy, I will discuss my transition journey, and as well as discussing my life from birth to when I left school, I mention a few trans pioneers and some relevant historical events that occurred during this period.
A Journey of Transition: Carolyne's Story Part Two
In the second part of my story we begin when I had just left school and was unemployed and we follow my journey to when I decided to transition.
A Journey of Transition: Carolyne's Story Part Three
In this episode I will explore how the medical profession's understanding of being transgender has changed over time.
Warning: This episode contains a graphic description of a medical procedure, and also the post-operative care, hence the explicit language rating.
In the final part of my story we begin with my decision to come out as a trans woman, and to begin my actual journey of transition.
