We are Ashleigh & Alyx, and we are mighty. On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:42:02
This week, our rather more punctual podcast contains intrepid hosts Flint and Ashleigh going over: In the US, Democrats backsliding and joining in with GOP anti-trans rhetoric,…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:59:34
This time on our (somewhat delayed, sorry about that) episode, Flint demonstrates their intrepidity while Ashleigh largely stays home. We cover: RFK Jr's Department for Health &…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:15:59
On another excitingly sleek episode of everyone's fourth-or-fifth favourite trans news podcast, our plucky hosts Ashleigh and Flint go over: Ashleigh describes the challenges she…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:15:15
In this special but surprisingly svelte episode, Ashleigh & Flint go over the ins and outs of the EHRC's Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions & Associations, or the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:19:52
On this surprisingly light episode - don't worry, the EHRC stuff is coming next time - our hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over: How to clap back at Trump with some goddam class,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:21:42
On this episode - which is a bit of a mixed bag, tone-wise - our intrepid hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over: How, when a story pops up claiming that "The UN supports anti-trans…
Jul 9, 2026 · 2:02:37
On this, it must be said, heavier than usual episode, our hosts Ashleigh and Flint go over: Tough news from the US Supreme Court and their recent regressive ruling on Title IX,…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:43:38
On this slightly-lighter-than-usual episode, our hosts Flint and Ashleigh talk through: A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:32:08
On this week's episode, hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and…
May 26, 2026 · 2:04:02
This week, on an absolute unit of an episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint talk about: Good news from the Colorado supreme court! The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in…
May 13, 2026 · 2:12:41
On this extra-strength episode, our hosts, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh try something a little different. We have many (but not all) of our usual format points but our entire episode…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:05:12
This week, our beleaguered hosts Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint look with a critical eye over: Some welcome good news from Montana, USA. A brief look at who else but the EHRC. A…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:21:59
This week, the delightful duo of Ashleigh and Flint take you through: Ashleigh the Solarpunk fills you in on thrilling tales of her adventures and a content warning is given,…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:31:29
This week, in a special US-focused episode, our mighty duo of Alyx and Flint talk about: More anti-trans activity North of the border in Scotland. An update on the Girlguiding…
Apr 1, 2026 · 2:36
Exploring a new format because we're never ones to shy away from innovation, let us know what you think.
Mar 17, 2026 · 59:31
On this fortnight's episode, our embattled hosts Flint, Ashleigh & Alyx go over: Difficult news from the Southern states of the US in Pond Hopping. CONTENT WARNING: This story…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:54:10
This week, Flint and Alyx are left to their own devices for this acronym-heavy episode and have the unenviable task of taking you through: Recent enforced driver's license…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:42:17
At last! It's here! Our long-awaited deep dive into the Levy review is here! In this episode, our hosts Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx take you through what the review got right, what…
Feb 5, 2026 · 1:00:31
This week, on a shorter-than-usual episode, Ashleigh and Flint take their collective feet off the accelerator and approach things in a more thoughtful way. But there is still…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:03:01
We're back! Happy New Year! On this short & sweet(ish) episode, our exquisite hosts wade into the waters of: A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US…
Dec 25, 2025 · 8:08
The studio has a visit from the Holly King himself...
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:19:30
On this svelte-yet-festive episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint give some details about some surprisingly positive news stories, some that you may have missed and some that you…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:47:41
On this episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx explore the finer details of: Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC.…
Nov 19, 2025 · 2:25:56
On this episode, Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over: The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:44:19
This week, on another packed episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint rake over the coals about: Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:16:56
This week, before jumping into our main event, our Flintless duo of Ashleigh and Alyx take in the scenery of: Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC. A trans…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:43:20
On this deep-dive episode, the first in a three-part series, the team take a brief look at the news, including: A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:08:13
On this sleeker, meaner episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go through: A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens. The shot heard around the (English-speaking)…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:22:38
On this, rather delayed episode (sorry about that), Alyx and Ashleigh go through the details of: Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them.…
Aug 26, 2025 · 2:25:22
We've done something different for this episode! Flint is joined by special guest @jasmeenswildheart (they/she) to tell us about the practice of Queering and ecology. This…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:51:13
On this democratically-charged episode, Flint and Ashleigh rake over the coals of: A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson,…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:27:35
On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's…
Jul 14, 2025 · 2:06:17
On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore: Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:50:27
On another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! your hosts Ashleigh and Flint take you through all the details of: Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US…
Jun 16, 2025 · 2:04:40
On this extra-chonky episode, our intrepid hosts Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over the details of: A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:07:13
On this nice svelte episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk through: The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC. Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference. The wizard lady's latest…
May 22, 2025 · 1:14:33
This week, our intrepid threesome (you heard me) of Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx, goes over: Political parties banned from major UK Pride events. A rainbow map of Europe in which the…
May 8, 2025 · 1:40:46
In this densely-packed episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx consider many of the different reactions to the UK supreme court''s recent judgement, including: Updates on the many,…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:47:40
This week, on an unsurprisingly hefty episode, our long-suffering hosts talk about: Our usual visit to the U.S. of A, featuring Florida and fencing. A surprisingly sporty…
Apr 10, 2025 · 1:21:28
This week on another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! Comrades Alyx, Flint and Ashleigh go over: The Office for Students have fined a university more than half a million…
Apr 1, 2025 · 13:13
APRIL FOOOOOOLS!!! This week Dan and Owen discuss bad comedians, woke videogames, and have an interview with a supposed ally that went... badly....
Mar 27, 2025 · 1:52:23
On this extremely chonky episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Ashleigh and Alyx rake over the coals on: A multitude of stories from the USA. The 'Sullivan Review' and why it's not…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:13:20
In this extremely jurisprudence-heavy episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: An update on the increasingly bleak situation in the USA, as well as aspects of the Trump…
Feb 26, 2025 · 1:28:52
On this somewhat heavy episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Is anti-trans sentiment on the rise in the UK? One single, solitary poll says yes, but the…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:39:54
On this hopefully-interesting episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh get into the gory details of: Villain of the year 2024 Wes Streeting continues his hot streak…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:50:43
On this bumper episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx go over: The court case around last year's hate crime in Harrow, where a young trans woman was attacked…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:45:47
We're back! On our first episode of 2025, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: A look at Alasdair Henderson, a lawyer who has defended anti-trans viewpoints several times in the…
Jan 2, 2025 · 1:16:51
In this special, mostly light-hearted end-of-year retrospective, we look at all that happened in 2024. The good, the bad, the complicated, the profane, the ugly and the yawning…
Jan 1, 2025 · 44:14
For this New Year's Day episode of What the Trans?! USA, Clementine talks to Evan Urqhart of Assigned Media about the recent Supreme Court case. Assigned Media Evan Urqhart
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:28:31
On another "fun-packed" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken…
Dec 2, 2024 · 1:11:08
This week on What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare. Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to…
Nov 30, 2024 · 31:35
On this episode of What the Trans?! USA, Lizzie and Clementine kick over: Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:32:06
On this episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight…
Nov 13, 2024 · 52:27
This week, Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie pick through the wreckage of the presidential election, look to the future of the trans community and discuss how to survive in the new…
Nov 4, 2024 · 1:18:27
On this fortnight's edition of What the Trans, Ashleigh and Flint go through: Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25. Google providing thousands of…
Oct 28, 2024 · 45:18
Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related!…
Oct 23, 2024 · 1:33:52
On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about: Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do. A…
Oct 7, 2024 · 1:12:04
On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: The Levy Review into adult gender services. Updated…
Sep 30, 2024 · 47:40
On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through: 11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex…
Sep 23, 2024 · 57:59
On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism. Opposition to…
Sep 19, 2024 · 58:49
On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over: ACLU Roadmap ACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union…
Sep 9, 2024 · 1:11:55
For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about: The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones). Alyx gives us the…
Aug 26, 2024 · 1:00:14
On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on: The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. An interview with Trans Kids Deserve…
Aug 12, 2024 · 2:03:06
CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over: The new…
Jul 29, 2024 · 1:44:17
On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about: The election and the fallout from it. Kier Starmer's unfortunate statements about trans people. Former equalities…
Jul 8, 2024 · 47:48
To tide you all over until July 15th, we present Who The Trans?! Episode 3: The Giggle The final episode of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special dropped on December 9th 2023.…
Jun 26, 2024 · 1:49:52
On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about: Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC And, of…
Jun 11, 2024 · 36:04
In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about: Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans…
Jun 3, 2024 · 2:35:59
Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place. References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass
May 28, 2024 · 1:49:57
On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election New suggested school guidance that's basically a new…
May 13, 2024 · 1:53:49
On this extremely chonky episode, Ashleigh and Alyx walk you through; Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's…
Apr 29, 2024 · 1:21:31
On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last…
Apr 22, 2024 · 55:26
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban Libs of TikTok and…
Apr 15, 2024 · 1:03:28
On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its'…
Apr 8, 2024 · 59:49
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Anti-trans legislation, as always! Updates on Nex Benedict Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV Joe Biden,…
Apr 1, 2024 · 48:27
On this week's episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons. A teacher who was fired for refusing to…
Mar 25, 2024 · 1:30:05
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Updates on anti-trans state legislation The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict The tragic deaths of…
Mar 17, 2024 · 1:28:11
Our new episode! Sorry this one is so long (and yes, that's what she said) On this edition, our intrepid hosts talk about: The conversion therapy bill non-debate. The NHS making…
Mar 11, 2024 · 1:53:15
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024 The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts,…
Mar 4, 2024 · 1:15:24
On this special edition of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge. House of Lords debate about the proposed…
Feb 19, 2024 · 1:01:02
On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government Another…
Feb 5, 2024 · 39:45
On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex Wes Streeting. Nuff Said. References:…
Jan 22, 2024 · 1:10:44
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The Hackney by-election A new hormone clinic for young people The EHRC (again) And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media…
Jan 9, 2024 · 1:07:44
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx discuss; The new guidance for UK schools. Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of…
Dec 22, 2023 · 43:10
Who The Trans Episode 2! Wild Blue Yonder A new Doctor Who episode dropped on Saturday 16th December, something spookier and further than The Doctor and Donna had ever gone…
Dec 19, 2023 · 1:08:56
Who the Trans?! Episode 1: The Star Beast! Check out the early release on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-trans-1-star-93693896?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source…
Dec 11, 2023 · 41:22
On this surprise episode, Ashleigh & Alyx go over; Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable. An update on Sarah Jane Baker. The…
Dec 4, 2023 · 33:44
On this episode, Alyx & Ashleigh talk about. For Women Scotland's court case Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions?…
Nov 20, 2023 · 1:16:43
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx bring the news of: New hope for the conversion therapy ban. The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker. ONS defends its' census data…
Nov 6, 2023 · 52:26
On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about; The still awaited conversion therapy ban. The EHRC and allegations of bullying Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about…
Oct 27, 2023 · 12:23
On this mini episode, Alyx and Ashleigh encourage you, dear listener, to engage with NHS England's latest consultation. The team (and others) have put together an article along…
Oct 23, 2023 · 52:35
On this episode, Ashleigh & Alyx talk about; Michelle's departure from the show The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project Party…
Sep 20, 2023 · 1:05:10
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx (a different Alyx this time, not Alex) talk about - Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender…
Aug 1, 2023 · 1:36:31
Jul 11, 2023 · 1:44:48
On this episode - - We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage - We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better - And we…
Jun 15, 2023 · 1:24:41
This podcast has been a thing for FIVE YEARS To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed On this episode - We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths…
May 31, 2023 · 1:05:44
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had one job: To protect human rights. When it comes to trans people they have arguably failed. On this podcast we go over the…
May 17, 2023 · 1:28:47
Big podcast. Big news. The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go…
Apr 17, 2023 · 1:01:43
The Equality and Human Rights commission has said it is seriously worth considering allowing discriminating against trans people in regards to single sex spaces. This comes after…
Mar 28, 2023 · 1:09:46
This episode of What The Trans contains frank discussions about transphobic violence and deaths by suicide. In this episode we discuss: - The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman…
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