Join RJ (they/them) and Kristen (she/her) in the closet, where Kristen shares what it's REALLY like to be queer and armed. In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty of firearm ownership and take a closer look at trans embodiment--this time through the lens of firing lead.

Resources: Pink Pistols: https://www.pinkpistols.org/find-a-local-chapter/

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Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in a deep dive into the history and contemporary landscape of armed resistance.

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Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing! 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

RJ's Nerd Notes:

THORN Instagram: @thornselfdefenseInstagram+1Instagram+1 Email: hello@thornselfdefense.comInstagram+1Instagram+1

Operation Blazing Sword Website: www.blazingsword.org

Bender Defenders Website: benderdefenders.com(no title) Email: the.bender.defenders@gmail.comInstagram+1(no title)+1 Instagram: @bender_defenders_Instagram+1Linktree: Link everything you are+1

Reverend Ray Broshears https://vimeo.com/638340190

Leonard Peltier https://apnews.com/article/leonard-peltier-release-fbi-killings-native-american-05c1d7c5429ce081f23311735f5120f6

The Marshall Project https://www.themarshallproject.org/2017/08/14/killings-of-black-men-by-whites-are-far-more-likely-to-be-ruled-justifiable?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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What's that? A trans model/ actor in the 1960's? Albert Einstein even gave her a cute nickname? AND she met Elvis??? Happy TDOV, dear listeners! Join host, RJ (they/them) and special guest, Dez (she/her) as they sit at the feet of trans ancestor and role model, April Ashley.

Citations (AKA RJ's Nerd Notes) The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley--TV Special https://www.uniset.ca/other/cs3/19702AER33.html https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59816881 https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/catalog?f[collection_name_ssim][]=April+Ashley+Collection&f[creator_ssim][]=Ashley%2C+April&f[dta_other_subject_ssim][]=Arthur+Corbett http://www.pfc.org.uk/caselaw/Corbett v Corbett.pdf https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth-oai:m326mn899 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jan/19/april-ashley-obituary https://zagria.blogspot.com/2007/08/the-honourable-arthur-cameron-corbett.html#.Y9YBV-zMK3I

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I’m RJ Quirk (they/them), and I’m so excited to introduce you to Trans Embodiment Podcast—a space for exploring becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving in politicized bodies.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to dive deep into the lived experiences of intersex, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people, while unpacking the intersections of disability, race, sex work, citizenship, and more. Through conversations, storytelling, and community wisdom, we’ll explore what it means to embody our truths in a world that often tries to define us.

If you’re craving thoughtful, nuanced, and heartfelt discussions about trans life beyond survival—about joy, resistance, and possibility—this podcast is for you.

🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ 📌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/transembodypod.bsky.social Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing!

🎨 Shout-out to the Artists 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

With music by Dvir Silver. TEP is actively searching for music by a trans creator. If you have suggestions or want to make our music, please reach out!

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