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  • It’s A Man’s World: Part 1, Entering A Man’s World

    It’s A Man’s World: Part 1, Entering A Man’s World
    Jan 2 2026
    Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) Welcome to a Tranzmission series - It’s A Man’s World. In this episode, the first part of a three part series Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) talk about masculinity, men’s spaces, and what it’s like to navigate them as a transgender man or trans‑masculine person in so-called Australia, whether that’s a footy club, a worksite, a pub, a gym, or an online forum. These spaces are shaped by unspoken rules about who belongs, how you should behave, and what kind of man you’re allowed to be. For trans men and trans‑masculine people, entering these spaces can bring relief, affirmation, tension, and sometimes very real risk. This is the first episode in a series that centres on lived experiences focusing on First Encounters, Learning the Rules, and Early Negotiations of Masculinity titled - Entering A Man’s World — Ez & Elliott speak about their experiences and as a disclaimer - do NOT speak for all trans men, trans masculine people, or cis men, this series is simply about how they, personally explore, navigate, assimilate, and deconstruct masculinity. Additionally, we may use, at times language that operates within the binary, however we want to acknowledge that non-binary genders and the full breadth of gender diversity are well within this discussion. We primarily want to focus our conversation around how the "world" operates from binary perspectives, particularly in the mainstream. We want you to know what we know about how masculinity operates when you arrive at it from the outside. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of transphobia, misogyny, sexism, violence, abuse, and experiences of exclusion and discrimination in men’s spaces. We also touch on mental health, safety concerns, and emotional distress. While we avoid graphic detail, some themes may be challenging. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if needed. Support services and resources are listed in the show notes or you can contact QLife for queer peer support on 1800 184 527 between 3pm and 9pm, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for around the clock brief counseling. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission01:42 - Community News and Events - Links Below05:23 - CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of transphobia, misogyny, sexism, violence, abuse, and experiences of exclusion and discrimination in men’s spaces06:30 - Entering A Man’s World: Part 1 - Men’s Spaces08:39 - ♂ Spaces: First Encounters and "Passing"15:20 - ♂ Spaces: Safe Spaces and "Performing"18:22 - ♂ Spaces: [♀/♂] Community VS Hierarchy21:20 - ♂ Spaces: The Manosphere23:08 - ♂ Spaces: Physical Differences24:44 - ♂ Spaces: Male Bathrooms and Othering29:46 - ♂ Spaces: Barbers, Rights of Passage, and Physical Contact34:00 - ♂ Spaces: This is different now...37:32 - ♂ Spaces: Support Systems and Communities39:45 - ♂ Spaces: Rules, Expectations, and Policing of Masculinity40:44 - ♂ Spaces: Uncomfortable Behaviours and Misogeny44:07 - ♂ Spaces: Rules of Performing Masculinity50:36 - ♂ Spaces: Early Belonging and Discomfort52:34 - ♂ Spaces: Anticipated Stigma53:12 - ♂ Spaces: Welcomed/Tolerated/Ignored56:24 - ♂ Spaces: 'The Male Complaint' by Simon Copland57:03 - ♂ Spaces: The Good, Bad, and Ugly59:10 - ♂ Spaces: The Trans Perspective Community News and Events Links: Equity Australia: Medical experts and LGBTIQ+ groups slam Northern Territory’s ban on healthcare for trans youth by Tara RavensRadio New Zealand: Puberty blockers ban delayed by judicial reviewScientific American: Trump Administration Moves to Severely Curtail Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors by Lauren J. Young and Dan VerganoTHEM: Texas Wants Citizens to Take Pics and Tattle on Trans People Using the Bathroom by Abby Monteil Support Services QLife - ☏ 1800 189 527QC LGBT Mental Health ServicesOpen Doors Youth Services Inc.Beyond Blue - Online or ☏ 1300 22 4636 Produced and recorded by Ez and Elliott for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Puberty Blockers

    What We Talk About When We Talk About Puberty Blockers
    Dec 19 2025
    Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) This week Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) are in studio discussing "What we talk about when we talk puberty blockers." I know another episode on these dam blockers! But don't worry we're trying to help you and your potentially cis allied crew with some ways to combat the hate and dis/misinformation war on trans kids. Bette and Ez mention some resources that can arm you with tools to fight back. Such as the Trans Justice Projects - Anti-trans disinformation handbook and Puberty Blockers Overview of the Research. Ez also updated you on community events and news such as The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the 2026 Census, and in the UK Transgender Women and Girls banned from GirlGuiding and Women’s Institutes. Ez later in the episode reads a poem by Dora Santana - 'Proximity, Intimacy, Togetherness' from the book 'When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent'. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission03:24 - Community News: Census and Girl Guides - Links Below08:46 - Community Events: Shanty Galan, Whoroboros Homecoming, and Krampus Bash - Links Below12:03 - WWTAWWTA: Puberty Blockers - Links Below41:18 - Poetry Break: Dora Santana - Proximity, Intimacy, Togetherness from When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent ed. Alan Pelaez Lopez44:21 - WWTAWWTA: Puberty Blockers - Links Below56:10 - Terminology: Moving Past Gender 'Dysphoria' Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527QC LGBT Mental Health ServicesOpen Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Links: The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the 2026 CensusUK Transgender Women and Girls banned from GirlGuiding and Women’s InstitutesHayley Williams InterviewSHANTY GALA with The Salty Sirens @The End Bar Tue, 16 Dec, 7pm - 10pm AESTWhoroboros Homecoming Dance @The Cave Inn Thu, 18 Dec, 6pm - 10pm AESTA Bushed AS Krampus Bash IV @The Cave Inn Tue, 23 Dec, 7pm - 10pm AEST WWTAWWTA Links and Research Temple of SnootologyCommon Cause: Drug Stigma Message GuideAnti-Trans Disinformation HandbookAssociation between pre-treatment IQ and educational achievement after gender-affirming treatment including puberty suppression in transgender adolescentsExperiences of Puberty and Puberty Blockers: Insights From Trans Children, Trans Adolescents, and Their ParentsDr Cal Horton's Blog: Puberty Blockers – Overview of the researchWHO - Gender incongruence and transgender health in the ICDDebunking the 80% “Desistance” MythThe 'D' Word 📸 ID: A teapot floats through space around the sun between Earth and Mars. The Tranzmission logo is in the mid ground with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground. 4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded. Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing audio and sound effects provided by nicolasdrweski - guitar slide.wav and Music Word - Poetry
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  • Myths and Makers

    Myths and Makers
    Dec 12 2025

    Hosts: Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Reizor (they/she)

    Today Rae (they/them) reports on recent news including: a possible loophole in Queensland's recently reinstated puberty blocker ban; a protest for trans healthcare at 7am 10 Dec at Speaker's Corner; and the new sex and gender questions in the 2026 Census. Rae also chats with Zoe Terakes (they/he) about their debut book Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers; and with Reizor (they/she) about RPGs and poetry.

    Timestamps and Links;

    • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
    • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
    • 02:00 - Community News and Events
    • 06:02 - Interview w/ Zoe Terakes (they/he)
    • 26:42 - Interview w/ Reizor (they/she)

    Support Services

    • QLife - 1800 189 527
    • QC LGBT Mental Health Services
    • Open Doors Youth Services Inc.

    Community News and Events Links

    • Trans Loophole
    • Trans Justice Project
    • 2026 Census - Gender

    Zoe Terakes Links;

    • HERMAPHRODITUS @Malthouse Theatre 30-31 Jan, 2026
    • Camila Sosa Villada: The Queens Of Sarmiento Park and I'm a Fool to Want You

    4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

    Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

    Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Rion Riz - Land Of Tranquility
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  • World AIDS Day & AusPATH 25

    World AIDS Day & AusPATH 25
    Dec 5 2025
    Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they)

    This week Ez (he/him) discusses World AIDS Day, it's significance and shares knowledge on how to protect yourself from HIV as a trans or gender diverse person as well as events being held around the country that you can check out on the World AIDS Day website. He also provides updates on "The Vine Review" and when/if that will be made public. Later in the show Ez is joined by Bette (she/they) together they discuss their time at the 2025 AusPATH - Australian Professional Association for Trans Health - Conference in Nipaluna (Hobart). They share about their time engaging with members of the conference who have travelled far and wide to share about current research for trans health care and the trans rights movement on both a national and global scale. Bette & Ez share information about the conference and some of the content that was presented.

    Timestamps and Links;

    • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
    • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
    • 06:52 - World AIDS Day
    • 15:07 - ‘The Vine Review’ Update
    • 21:39 - 2025 AusPATH Conference

    Support Services

    • QLife - 1800 189 527
    • QC LGBT Mental Health Services
    • Open Doors Youth Services Inc.
    • Rapid - 1/725 Ann Street Fortitude Valley, QLD

    4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

    Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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  • Finding Trans Community

    Finding Trans Community
    Nov 28 2025
    Hosts: Rae (They/Them), Natalia (She/Her) and Hazel (She/Her) w/ Special Guests April (She/They) and Connor (He/Him) Today Rae (They/Them), Natalia (She/Her) and Hazel (She/Her) chat with April (She/They) and Connor (He/Him) of Trans Joy Meanjin about the who, what, where, and when of finding fellowship in the trans and gender diverse community. Timestamps and Links; 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission01:25 - Community News and Events: Links in the Notes below04:58 - Trans Joy Meanjin - Instagram and Facebook05:42 - Who is: April 06:19 - Who is: Connor07:01 - What is Trans Joy Meanjin?08:18 - How Are Trans People Finding Each Other?12:09 - Breaking Through Anxiety14:45 - 4zzz Hot 100 - VOTE NOW! and SUBSCRIBE!16:50 - Trans Joy: Community18:15 - Safe Spaces: Where are they? Links in the Notes below27:00 - Wrap Up: Give it a try and come along Support Services QLife - 1800 189 527QC LGBT Mental Health ServicesOpen Doors Youth Services Inc. Community News and Events Q News: “New Zealand bans puberty blockers for young trans people” by Dean ArcuriQ News: “QLD Health Minister again ‘refuses’ to meet with trans advocates” by Laura KoefoedQ News: “NSW man convicted of transgender hate speech” by Dean Arcuri Safe Places and Events Board Game Night @Meeple and Mug, Fri, Dec 5. 6pm AESTCraft and Games Afternoons @New Farm Library Meeting RoomGay Skate @Skateaway and @Rollerdromequeerreaders @New Farm Library Meeting Room, 3rd Mon of each month, 6:30pm AESTQueer Literature Bookclub @Avid ReaderNew Farm Library Queer Film Screening @New Farm Library Shelf LoversNetherworldBanshees Bar and Art SpaceThe Cave Innecho & bounce 📸 ID: From left to right Rae (They/Them), April (She/They), Connor (He/Him), and Hazel (She/Her) are bursting out of the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Wall in the background. The 4zzz Podcast logo is in the top right foreground. Produced by Hazel and recorded by Natalia for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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  • Engaging Effectively with Anti-Trans Narratives

    Engaging Effectively with Anti-Trans Narratives
    Nov 21 2025
    Hosts: Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they)

    This week Ez (he/him) and Bette (she/they) discuss the IOC looking to ban trans women from the Olympics, as well as where you can go to pay respects to trans people who lost their lives to suicide and violence over the last year. Bette shares thoughts around how to navigate online trolls in comments sections spreading disinformation and hatred, how to arm yourself with investigative skills to remain informed around the 'trans debate’, and how to look after yourself in the process.

    Timestamps and Links:

    • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
    • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
    • 02:05 - Community News and Events
    • 05:12 - Talking Gender Affirming Medical Care and Treatment w/ Bette

    Support Services

    • QLife - 1800 189 527
    • QC LGBT Mental Health Services
    • Open Doors Youth Services Inc.

    Community News and Events Links:

    • Reuters - “International Olympic Committee appears to move closer to banning transgender women from female sport” by Karolos Grohmann
    • Trans Youth Healthcare Petition Delivery @Speakers Corner from Tues 18th Nov 12pm
    • Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil @Bowens Terrace Fortitude Valley Thurs 20th Nov - Follow Many Genders One Voice
    • Follow Protects Trans Kids Queensland

    📸 ID: A child is sitting in the dark with the glow of a smart phone shining onto her face. On her left and right are two adults holding a rope pulling in opposite directions. The Tranzmission logo is in the background with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right foreground.

    4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

    Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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  • Trans Rag w/ Ori

    Trans Rag w/ Ori
    Nov 14 2025
    Hosts: Rae (they/them) and Ez (he/him)

    This week Rae (they/them) and Ez (he/him) chat about current news items, including the Queensland government's recent privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ a trans child, and LNP meeting proposals about transgender toilet laws. Rae spoke with Ori Diskett (he/she), the editor of transitive rag aka trans rag, a new quarterly magazine of trans writing and art, based in Magandjin/Meanjin. Issue #1 was released 17 October 2025, and submissions to Issue #2 are open now. If you want to see trans rag thrive, you can support them at trans-rag.com - your payment goes towards paying contributors and website administration fees.

    Timestamps and Links;

    • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
    • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
    • 01:25 - Community News and Events
    • 09:53 - Politicians, do your job: Nature can’t wait.
    • 10:03 - Trans Rag w/ Ori Diskett (he/she)
    • 28:24 - Subscribe to 4zzz!

    Community News and Events Links:

    • The Guardian: “Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child” by Andrew Messenger
    • Star Observer: “Queensland LNP Meeting Proposes Transgender Toilet Laws” by Michael James
    • Nicholls and Crisafulli Contact Details.

    Support Services

    • QLife- 1800 189 527
    • QC LGBT Mental Health Services
    • Open Doors Youth Services Inc.

    📸 ID: In the background is ‘Home underneath the sky’ by Pip Ford with Rae (left) and Ori (right) bursting out of the Tranzmission logo with the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right corner.

    4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

    Produced and recorded by Rae at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

    Backing music Provided by Pixabay from Oleg Brnic - Obi feel the Beat - Jazz Expresso
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  • Trans Justice in the Supreme Court

    Trans Justice in the Supreme Court
    Nov 7 2025
    Hosts: Ez (he/him), Bette (she/they), and Rae (they/them) w/ Special Guest Matilda Alexander (she/they)

    This week Ez (he/him), Bette (she/they), and Rae (they/them) are joined in studio by Matilda Alexander (she/they) from the LGBTI Legal Service. Matilda was the leading lawyer who brought the battle to Health Minister Tim Nicholls in the Supreme Court over the health care directive banning access to puberty blockers for trans kids through the public health care system. Together they discuss what happened in January that resulted in the ban, how the matter was resolved in court, the response from mainstream media and community, as well as where do we go from here.

    Please sign this petition here and to contact the LGBTI Legal Service click here.

    Timestamps and Links;

    • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
    • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
    • 01:47 - Matilda Alexander from LGBTI Legal Service
    • 03:22 - Puberty Blocker Ban
    • 10:53 - Media Coverage and Community Response
    • 16:43 - The Vine Review
    • 18:08 - The “Other” Case: Discrimination and Human Rights
    • 21:53 - Vilification and Hate Speech - LGBTI Legal Service
    • 25:16 - What Can We Do?

    Support Services

    • QLife - 1800 189 527
    • QC LGBT Mental Health Services
    • Open Doors Youth Services Inc.

    What Can We Do?

    • Sign The REINSTATE CARE FOR TRANS YOUNG PEOPLE Petition
    • Follow Magandjin People's Pride on Facebook and/or Instagram
    • Follow Trans Justice Meanjin
    • Join the Trans Justice Project

    Produced and recorded by Ez at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
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