Satch & Leo's Transmission

We as humans are unified through song; songs connect with us on a deep level and we are exploring exactly how and why in our live show special this week! We have got wonderful guests and experts in the field, Professor Sophie Daniels, PHD Student Thiago and Jonathon Whiskered the Lyric Wizard to help discuss how songwriting can be TRANSformational as we explore the world of song! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

We’ve got another trans history episode for you! We’ve dug up some more trans heroes to talk about as well as a bit more LGBTQ+ history trivia. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

This episode all about trans people in sport, the ‘fairness’ of trans people being able to play in the teams their gender aligns with and what we think of the whole system of segregating genders in sports in general! Here’s some links to help support trans people in sport: https://www.change.org/p/world-rugby-keep-rugby-open-to-trans-women-athletes, https://www.onegreenplanet.org/human-interest/petition-stop-anti-trans-sports-legislation/. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/.  If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

So we wanted to make our own kind of conversion therapy… trying our best to convert the shitty things that come with being trans into positives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This one’s all about conversion therapy. We’ll be talking about the decision to exclude trans people from the recent conversion therapy ban in the UK and the implications of this. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

Across the globe, we have been restlessly watching the devastating effects of the war currently unfolding across Ukraine. This is of course a tragedy for all of the Ukrainian citizens; In this episode of Transmission we will be focusing on the impact this has had on the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine. We have medical anthropologist and expert, Dr. Jack Lopez here to help us navigate the subject. Links in bio to the episode and how to support Ukraine. We stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 Here are links to helps support the effort in  Ukraine: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/how-you-can-support-lgbtq-ukrainians, https://www.ilga-europe.org/support-lgbti-people-ukraine, https://tgeu.org/support-ukraine/. Here is a link to support LGBTQ+ refugees across the world: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/lgbtq-refugees-are-some-most-vulnerable-people-planet-here%E2%80%99s-what-we-do-help. Here are some links to various websites referenced in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/mar/22/i-will-not-be-held-prisoner-the-trans-women-turned-back-at-ukraines-borders, https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/europe-s-10-most-lgbtq-friendly-countries-n1207761, https://www.them.us/story/gay-dating-app-romeo-ukrainian-refugees, https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/03/17/they-are-scared-to-travel-the-obstacles-faced-by-lgbt-ukrainians-fleeing-war. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

This episode is all about how our voices have changed through testosterone. We’re going to be sharing our journey’s on vocal transition and how this has affected our lives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

In this week's episode we tackle the turbulent topic of toxic masculinity. We discuss what exactly ‘toxic masculinity’ is and how it impacts trans people as well our cis counterparts. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

This episode we’re chatting all about our very own Satch becoming a parent! We also talk about what it's like to parent as a trans person. We’re going to be discussing what it’s like to have a crying baby waking you up at 3am and how to deal with it; nothing to do with parenting - just Leo every night! Check it out! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP): https://www.icmp.ac.uk/. Also, check out The Agora if you'd like to learn more about your fertility options: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/. If you are in need of support here are our recommended allies: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/satchandleostransmission.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

In celebration of LGBT History month we've decided to take a trip through time to tell you some amazing stories of some of our transgender heroes of history! As you know, us queer folk have been living and thriving since day one and we think it's about time these peoples lives were celebrated! We also have a cheeky LGBT+ trivia quiz as we all know our Satch LOVES a quiz! Check it out! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

It’s one of those fancy shmancy episodes where we have a very special guest who is excelling in life and killing the game! So this week we having #10QsOverT with the wonderful Samantha Howard! Samantha is Founder of T&Coffee, a community project which provides safe alcohol-free spaces for the trans and gender diverse community. We discuss what inspired her to create such a cool project and what her post pandemic plans for it are! Sammies links: https://twitter.com/tncoffeelgbt, https://www.instagram.com/tncoffeelgbt/ and  https://www.tandcoffee.co.uk/. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

This episode is all about sharing our stories and breaking down barriers; we talk about how trans people are represented in the media and how that as affected us on a personal level. We also discuss how we feel about telling our own stories and how being open about our trans status effects our lives. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

In this weeks episode we discuss laws that are used to further discriminate and ostracise trans people, from not being able to piss where you want, to not even being allowed to live as the authentic you in your own country. This one does get pretty deep but as always we try to put our own comedic slant on it! Hope you enjoy! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

TRIGGER WARNING! It get's proper raw in this one; we talk about our experiences with addiction and what we do to manage them, whether it's scrolling on insta or not being able to say no to that 7th tinnie. We discuss the different forms that addiction takes and how being trans can correlate. Don't worry, there's always a few laughs along the way! Helpful links: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/ https://www.earwolf.com/episode/why-is-abstinence-still-being-used-to-treat-addiction-w-dr-adi-jaffe/ https://www.netflix.com/title/81284247?s=i&trkid=13747225 https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

Back at you with another sweet dose of positivity! It's hard to get out of a negative funk but talking through the things we're grateful for really helps, so with that being said; here's us just chatting about the good bit's of being trans. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

"It’s not all doom gloom and cry w*****g in your room" - Driver, Leo, 2020. This week we take a look at the many positives that come with being trans. It is sometimes hard to see that there would be any positives at all but we dig them out and discuss them in this week’s positively positive podcast! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

2020 is out and our new episode is in, back by popular demand we have the wonderful Dr. Elesha , NHS Junior Doctor in A&E and Sexual Wellness Doctor at Kandid ! On this episode we're swapping the sex toys for the surgical masks. We're chatting all things Rona as Dr. Elle explains to is what the f**k is going on with this bloody virus 👨🏻👨🏽👧🏼 The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support. Links to Kandid and Elesha’s socials: https://kandid.com/,  https://twitter.com/DrElesha and https://www.instagram.com/eleshav.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

Our first Christmas Special! And what a year it's been - from Corona to queerness, we discuss it all this Xmas for you! This ones just a fun year's round up with our stupid selves answering stupid questions, as always, hope you enjoy! Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

As if you haven’t heard enough of Leo going on about his nipples being too close together, we’ve got a whole episode of him complaining about them! But not just that don’t worry; we talk about the ways you can go about getting surgery, the different types of surgery, and how painful the process is! (The answer is not very if you blag more morphine than you need off the nurse). Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com

Ever wondered what STP’s really work? Or what even is an STP?! Well you’re in luck because we’ll be answering those questions and many more in our own useless little way, here on Satch & Leo’s Transmission! Tune in for embarrassing stories of wetting ourselves all in the name of standing up to take a whiz.  Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satchleostransmission.substack.com