Tranzmission
Tranzmission - Amplifying the trans & gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and Beyond
3 months ago

Derby: Transition, Sport, and The delicate art of using your body to knock people to the ground.

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

Host: Sean (she/her) w/ Special Guest Archie (they/he)

Sean, your favourite Abomination About Town is back and talking about a topic close to their heart... knocking people to the ground whilst skating. Joined by Special Guest - Archie (better known as “The Skateriarchy“) they discuss transition, Roller Derby, finding community and wonderful support that comes from community sports.

Timestamps and Links:

  • 01:13 - Support Us Here @ 4ZZZ
  • 02:48 - Talking Sport w/ Archie AKA The Skateriatchy (they/he)
  • 03:24 - Roller Derby Rundown
  • 03:56 - Sport, Gender and Community
  • 04:21 - Introducing Archie
  • 05:20 - The 90s Nikki Webster Awakening
  • 06:02 - Archie’s Transition: Ally to Egg
  • 06:45 - Shoutout to The COVID Trans
  • 07:21 - Archie: Growing Up Queer - Joe Bjelke Era
  • 08:18 - Archie: Community Connection
  • 10:11 - Roller Derby Discussion: Brisbane City Rollers (BCR)
  • 11:01 - Archie: The Derby League is So Gay
  • 11:51 - BCR: “Community Support”
  • 12:13 - BCR: Junior League
  • 14:14 - BCR: Diverse, Queer, and Accepting Focus
  • 15:09 - Sport: The Gender Advantage
  • 16:23 - Sport: The Public Hormone Conversation
  • 19:22 - Sport: Medicalisation of Gender and Advantage
  • 20:09 - Sport: Caster Semenya
  • 20:36 - Sport: The Narrowing of Gender Parameters
  • 21:08 - Sport: Misogyny and Racism in Classification
  • 22:15 - Sport: Trans Participation in the Olympics - Laurel Hubbard
  • 23:38 - Sport: Only “Women-Lite” Can Participate
  • 24:06 - Derby: I can’t tell whether they are coming or going
  • 24:51 - Derby: Come Participate @ The Eagles Sports Complex
  • 26:37 - Sport: Safety is Included
  • 27:46 - Farewells and a Secret Hazel (she/her)