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America. Britain. Two nations locked in a race towards fascist dystopia. Two trans people, one from each side of the Atlantic ocean, join forces to shoot the shit in the face of overwhelming odds. Give them money, if you're brave enough. The artist formerly known as the trans atlantic podcast. Our name was stolen but it's all good, we're back with a vengeance.

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America. Britain. Two nations locked in a race towards fascist dystopia. Two trans people, one from each side of the Atlantic ocean, join forces to shoot the shit in the face of overwhelming odds. Give them money, if you're brave enough. The artist formerly known as the trans atlantic podcast. Our name was stolen but it's all good, we're back with a vengeance.

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English


Episodes

Burnout

2/14/2023
Happy Valentine's Day! We got you this extra long podcast because we love you so much <3 Please note this was recorded prior to the murder of Brianna Ghey, comments relating to danger for trans people in the UK during the episode are unrelated. Help us out: Patreon.com/brigitteempire Kofi.com/brigitteempire Patreon.com/luxander

Duration:01:31:09

Enemy of the State 2022

12/11/2022
Our countries are fucked. Please help. We talk midterms, the NHS, shootings and stochastic terrorism, as well as pizza, because you've got to get your joy from somewhere. Support the podcast at: patreon.com/brigitteempire or ko-fi.com/brigitteempire, support Luxander at patreon.com/luxander

Duration:01:23:09

House of the Dragon

11/12/2022
Dr. Catherine and Luxander talk about something just for them, this is their overview and discussion about House of the Dragon. ASOIAF is something they're both big nerds for, so enjoy the fantrans in their natural habitat. Support the podcast at: patreon.com/brigitteempire Help Lux with their move: patreon.com/luxander

Duration:01:04:54

Surgery Recovery and Dead Queens

10/2/2022
We talk recovery from surgeries, how hard it is, why some of us choose to do it anyway, and how this interacts with the health systems of our failed states. Speaking of failed states, life in both the USA and the UK is pretty terrifying right now for different reasons, we go into that too, in the wake of the death of Elizabeth II and the looming cost of living crises. Support the podcast on Patreon and help pay for its hosting fees at Patreon.com/brigitteempire to get your name read out at...

Duration:01:08:16

Surgery

8/9/2022
In which we finally talk about surgery, from faces to faeces and everything in between, Luxander and Dr. Catherine go under the knife and come out of it with some hot takes fresh from the emergency room. Support this podcast at patreon.com/brigitteempire One-time donations at ko-fi.com/brigitteempire Support Luxander at patreon.com/luxander

Duration:01:18:05

We Took UK and US Citizenship Tests

7/24/2022
In this episode, an American takes a British citizenship test, and a Brit takes an American civics quiz. Who will win? Will they be swapping countries? When will they finally talk about surgeries? All this and more on this exciting episode of the MKG podcast. Support the podcast at patreon.com/brigitteempire Or give a one-time donation at ko-fi.com/brigitteempire

Duration:01:16:45

Bodily Autonomy

7/13/2022
In which Zephyr and Dr. Catherine naively attempt to make a podcast about surgeries and end up having an existential crisis about bodily autonomy and the headlong rush of the west into fascism. Support the pod by backing Catherine at www.patreon.com/brigitteempire Give Zephyr money while you're there at www.patreon.com/luxander

Duration:01:01:36

MKG1: Rebirth

3/1/2022
Surprise motherfuckers! We're back and my god are we tired of this world. America. Britain. Two nations locked in a race towards fascist dystopia. Two trans people, one from each side of the Atlantic ocean, join forces to shoot the shit in the face of overwhelming odds. Give them money, if you're brave enough. Do not adjust your sets, this is the artist formerly known as the trans atlantic podcast. Our name was stolen but it's all good, we're back with a vengeance.

Duration:00:42:40

Trans Atlantic Update

6/20/2018
In this not-an-episode of the podcast, Lux updates you, the listener, on what's been going on and when we're coming back to bring you the good news. Oh yeah, a load of shit happened in America while we've not been talking. That's not mentioned, I just wanted to say how fucked up it is that the USA essentially has concentration camps for child refugees #fucktrump

Duration:00:00:58

25. Black Panther

4/8/2018
In the twenty-fifth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat talk about Black Panther, far too late to be part of the cultural conversation around it, as well as trans day of visibility, 3D in movies, and gay X-men. Sorry for the potato quality this episode. Cat's voice was shot to shit and apparently so was her microphone. Potatoes are delicious though, so really we're doing you a favour here. Also, spoiler warning for...

Duration:01:02:07

24. Privilege

3/16/2018
In the twenty-fourth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat talk about privilege, male privilege, and the conversation about privilege and trans women. Also featuring discussion about collisions with buses and an apology for being away for so long, mostly because of the whole collision with a bus thing. Did I mention I got hit by a bus? I won, for the record. They call me the bus slayer. As always thank you to our...

Duration:01:01:39

23. TERFs on the March

2/11/2018
In the twenty-third episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat talk about #metoo, harassment, the women's march, stupid tweets, and TERFs, our ancient enemy. It's all very epic. Years ago, the world was at peace. Everything changed when the TERF nation attacked. Only the Cat and Lux, masters of all four elements, could bring balance to the rhetoric of modern feminism. But when the world needed them most, they vanished. Because...

Duration:01:02:08

22. Christmas Bonanza

12/28/2017
In the twenty-second episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat talk about Christmas, all of its associated troubles for trans people, and then answer a boatload of questions. It's a Christmas cracker, except America doesn't get Christmas crackers, so that's not the title of this episode. Sorry, Brits. As mentioned: #TransLawHelp on Twitter Lambda Legal -...

Duration:01:07:39

21. Zootopia AKA Jason Batman vs Racism

12/21/2017
In the twenty-first episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation between two trans people from across the pond... Lux and Cat discuss Zootopia, a great movie about racism starring everyone's favourite Disney furries: Jason Batman, Shakira, and J. Jonah Jameson. As always thank you to our incredible patrons for this episode. Email us a question: transatlanticpod@gmail.com Twitter: Transatlpodcast Facebook: Transatlanticpod Patreon: Transatlantic Music: Runaway by George Gadd. Go buy...

Duration:01:19:50

20. Remembrance

12/3/2017
In the twentieth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat discuss transgender day of remembrance, trans awareness week, and the shitty state of things for a lot of trans people right now. It's going to be a heavy one, but we can't be dick jokes and naruto references every podcast... Okay, there are some dick jokes in this one too. As always thank you to our incredible patrons for this episode. Email us a question:...

Duration:00:57:12

19. And Work?

11/3/2017
In the nineteenth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat answer questions about ourselves, about recording, and as always, about trans life and trans dating. Apologies for the major interference of Cat's creaky chair in this one. She will record all future podcasts far away from that treacherous arse holder, glaring at it to make sure it doesn't move. This episode recorded in not-so-sunny Denmark, thank you for your...

Duration:00:55:44

18. Utopia

10/11/2017
In the eighteenth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat lay out their hopes for the future of trans and non-binary people. It's a vision, a dream, and a welcome break from all the shit we have to deal with. Forget Trump, forget your hardships, and join us on this borderline masturbatory list of hopes for the changes to come. As always thank you to our incredible patrons for this episode. Email us a question:...

Duration:01:04:21

17. Transitions in Transition

9/21/2017
In the seventeenth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat discuss how their transitions are going, what's next, and in particular, the struggles of a non-binary transition and how that shakes out hormonally. The walls of the gender binary come crashing down in this exciting episode! As always thank you to our incredible patrons for this episode. Email us a question: transatlanticpod@gmail.com Twitter: Transatlpodcast...

Duration:00:48:29

16. Dating While Trans

9/11/2017
In the sixteenth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat discuss dating, our experiences, or lack thereof, what to do, what not to do, our YouTube OTPs, and Game of Thrones. Because it was gonna come up at some point. Thank you again to all of our lovely patrons, and sorry for the delay on this episode. Cat came down with a stomach bug and so lost a week of work time. She will endeavour to have working organs in the future....

Duration:00:55:08

15. Wotsit Hitler's Military Ban

8/16/2017
In the fifteenth episode of the Trans Atlantic Podcast, a conversation about trans topics from across the pond... Lux and Cat discuss the Trump administration's recent transgender military ban, as proposed via twitter. They also appease their incoming robot overlords in a bid for peace, discuss the intricacies of having mouths on your hands, and generally try to make light of this honestly pretty shit news. Stay strong. Resist. NOTE: This is actually the first episode released since the...

Duration:00:57:48