CN Lester

On our last episode of season 2 we interview the Melbourne-based writer, performer and graphic novelist Fury, one of the stars of the smash-hit show Gender Euphoria. Fury is the queer, non-binary author of the stunning graphic memoir “I Don’t Understand How Emotions Work” that weaves straight forward dialogue with emotive imagery to mimic the drifting and coming-together of the conscious and subconscious; thought and emotion. It interrogates the notion of selfhood, asking the question: if who we are is constructed through our memories, what does that say about the integrity of our identities? You can buy a copy of “I Don’t Understand How Emotions Work” here.  Fury is also a prolific writer, whose work you can read on their website Fury Writes.  The post Transgender Warriors: Fury appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

Simona Castricum is an architecture academic, musician and designer from Melbourne. As an educator and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, her work explores gender nonconforming and queer intersections in architecture, the city and public space. Simona is one of Melbourne’s unique electronic music performers, and a community radio broadcaster on RRR FM. Simona is active in trans and gender diverse advocacy in music and the built environment as a design consultant, public speaker, and freelance writer. PLAYLIST: Sylvester – ‘Rock The Box’ Simona Castricum – ’Supertouch’ Lower Dens – ‘Gallapagos’ SaD – ‘Don’t Go’ Further info: LGBTIQ COVID 19 Organising Group Pandemic Housing Action Group    The post Transgender Warriors: Simona Castricum appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we chat with Clare O’Hanlon and Anne Rowlands, two librarians with a passion for queering the archive. We have a fascinating chat about what being a librarian is all about and how classification systems can harm trans and gender diverse people. Finally, we get an extensive recommendations list from them both for our listeners to pour over in these times of social isolation.       PLAYLIST: Are you with me now? – Cate Le bon That’s That – Cass McCombs Stutter – Elastica Fluid Alex Ebert   Clare’s recommendations: GenderQueer : voices from beyond the sexual binary Queering the Catalog: Queer Theory and the Politics of Correction Transgender Studies Quarterly  Knowledge Industries Need Queerying  One from the Vaults Podcast  Genderqueer: A Memoir Danger Music Alison Evans  Confessions of the Fox  Queer Digital Histories Project  Museum of Transology    Anne’s Trove Lists Transgender Intersex Anne’s Recommendations About a Girl Transgender communication studies : Histories, trends, and trajectories Gender Rebels Podcast  Questionable Content Webcomic  El Goonish Shive Webcomic  Transgender Archives  The post Libraries Special Episode with Clare O’Hanlon and Anne Rowlands appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode Gemma and Sam interview Sally Goldner, who will be well-known to many in our community as a long-standing trans activist and co-founder of Transgender Victoria. Sally is a radio broadcaster on 3CR’s Out of the Pan, a trained accountant and a trans inclusion educator with Transgender Victoria. Sally is also a part of the Bi Alliance Victoria and TransFamily.  On this show Sally tells us about some books that she’s found really useful in her personal development, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People by Carol Eckleberry , and the music and writing of Wendy Rule.  You can stay in touch with Sally on twitter @salgoldsaidso and on facebook.  PLAYLIST: No one sees me like you do – Yoko Ono Disgruntled Postal Worker – Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet Wow and Flutter – Stereolab Singing Plants – Mujo & Hakone The post Transgender Warriors: Sally Goldner appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we interview Starlady, a person who will be known to many in the queer community across Australia. Starlady is an activist, artist, educator, youth and community development worker who has been a long-time advocate for the LGBTIQ community. Starlady also the Program Manager at the Zoe Belle Gender Collective, an independent trans and gender diverse advocacy organisation.   PLAYLIST: Pnau – Go Bang Janelle Monae – PYNK Miley Cyrus – Mothers Daughter           The post Transgender Warriors: Starlady appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

On this episode Sam chats with Dr Yves Rees, a writer, podcaster and award-winning historian based at at La Trobe University, where they are a Lecturer in History. We discuss what Yves’s gender journey, what it’s like being a historian, their podcast Archive Fever, life over at the ABC and their upcoming gig at Queerstories. Sam also gives a shout out to Trans Pride March, organised by Trans Sisters United, which is happening on Sunday 29 March 2020 from 12pm to 1pm at the State Library, followed by a celebratory concert at Fed Square. PLAYLIST Saada Bonaire – More Women Christine and the Queens – Five Dollars Electric Fields – Don’t You Worry Too Attached – Diversity Rich, White, Straight Men – Kesha fbt The post Transgender Warriors: Dr Yves Rees appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we chat with Lorena, who is an activist and social worker from Naarm (Melbourne). On this episode we discuss the complexities of pronouns, the many barriers for LGBTIQ people in Australia seeking asylum and in accessing vital health, housing and support services, the beauty of team sport and Lorena’s love of the western suburbs.  PLAYLIST: People, I’ve been sad -Christine and the Queens Delete Forever – Grimes Under the Moon – 070 Shake Giving me Life – Mariah Carey     The post Transgender Warriors: Lorena appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we had the honour of interviewing Kayleen White, one of the co-founders of Transgender Victoria and ‘shit farmer’ extraordinaire (aka water treatment specialist. Kayleen grew up in Mackay in Queensland, where she found solace in sailing before moving to Victoria, getting involved in alternative medicine, seeking medical affirmation through the Monash Gender Centre and co-founding Transgender Victoria. We loved hearing about Kayleen’s  fascinating life which we desperately hope she will write a memoir about soon! Follow Kayleen on twitter PLAYLIST Fox on the Run – Sweet I Believe – Marcella Detroit Symphony Number 9 in D Minor  (Ode to Joy) -Beethoven Eagle – ABBA The post Kayleen White appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we interview CN Lester, a musician, academic, activist and author of their best-selling book of essays Trans Like Me. PLAYLIST: CN Lester – Aether R.E.M – Sad Professor Nina Simone – I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free CN Lester – Come Home The post CN Lester appeared first on Transgender Warriors.

In this episode we play the second half of our fascinating interview with Professor Noah Riseman and Geraldine Fela about their trans history project. PLAYLIST: By the Gullet – Nakhane Jerome – Lizzo I am what I am – Marcia Gaynor Fractured Glass – Odette The post Part 2: Trans History with Noah Riseman and Geraldine Fela appeared first on Transgender Warriors.