Rule 63
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin Anna and Danny as we explore science, politics, media, and more from a trans perspective.
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Episodes
Episode 54 - We Deserve Better Dating Apps
February 12, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBAs a case study in trans-inclusive design justice practices, Anna sits down with Maki Gingoyon (she/her), co-founder of mytransgenderdate.com, to discuss the struggles of dating as a trans person and how to build a safe space for trans women online. ~Follow Maki: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makigingoyon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makigingoyon Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakiGingoyon ~Learn more about My Transgender Date: www.mytransgenderdate.com ~Follow My...
Episode 53 - Labor Strikes Will Save The World
December 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWith her trademark radical optimism, Anna sits down with NYC activist Shré Jethwani (they/she) to discuss the need for a nation-wide general strike to fight climate change. Read “The People’s Climate Labor Handbook: A Political Roadmap Through 2025 For Every American” for free online, or buy a physical copy: https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/readnow Follow The People’s General Strike on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Tumblr! https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/ Foll...
Episode 52 - TikTok is Transphobic
October 16, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 187 MBHow does TikTok’s algorithm discriminate against trans people? What does this form of content suppression mean for the trans community, and how can we put up a fight against it? To find out, Anna talks to five of the app’s greatest trans creators. Find all of our guests’ information below! Azrael’s contact info: ~TikTok: @bigbattyxena ~Instagram: @bigbattyxena ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Azraelkaos ~Transition surgery fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-azrielle-fund-he...
Episode 51 - Trans People Are Sacred
September 13, 2022 22:10 - 1 hour - 129 MBWhy are trans people seen as such a threat? What can we learn from the cultures that uphold those with “non-binary” genders as sacred? How are gender and colonialism related? Anna talks to two guests with unique spiritual journeys to find out. Follow Dr. Eli Lawliet (he/him) and sign up for his new class, starting September 12th, 2022! ~TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegenderdoula ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGenderDoula ~Snake Medicine Class, Starting Sept 12th: https://...
Episode 49 - Transmisogynoir in Sports
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 79.8 MBAnna sits down with Demi Alexander-Nicholas (they/them), a Black trans sports journalist, to discuss the current state of trans people in sports and how we can change the narrative. Follow & Support Demi: -Instagram: @demi.alex_n -Twitter: @DemiAlexanderN -Venmo: @Demi-Alexander-Nicholas -Cashapp: $DAlexanderNicholas Remember, Demi is on the job market for a career in sports journalism! Please message her directly with any offers or support.
Episode 48 - Asexuality is Pretty Queer
January 07, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 84.9 MBDescription: In the Season 3 premiere, Anna talks to asexual activist and science communicator Sarah Cosgriff (she/her) about why asexual and aromantic people belong in the LGBTQ movement. Connect with Sarah Cosgriff… -Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarah_Cosgriff -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ace.scicomm -Queer Cuz Podcast: https://www.twitter.com/queercuz Find Rule 63's social media links and resources at https://www.therule63podcast.com/
Episode 47 - Cisgender Studies
August 06, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 90.3 MBAnna sits down with Davida Schiffer, M.A. (she/her) to learn more about LGBT allyship and the field of gender studies. Follow Davida: twitter.com/DavidaSchiffer Find Rule 63's social media links at therule63podcast.com
Episode 46 - The New Corporate Pride
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 68.4 MBAnna talks to Yim Register (they/them) about gay advertisements, corporate pride, and the machine learning algorithms that drive our modern world. Connect with Yim Instagram: @YimLuckyRegister Twitter: @YimRegister Medium: https://yimregister.medium.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9okNYKtMs9TKV5IhwRTeQ/ Also, keep an eye out for their upcoming book!
Episode 45 - Queer US History Part 2
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 46.2 MBIn the second part of our series on Queer US History, Danny takes a look at some of the events leading up to Stonewall throughout the 60s, such as the Compton's Cafeteria Riot. Notes for this episode can be found on our website at therule63podcast.com/episode-45-notes along with all our social media information. Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 44 - Mentoring Trans Youth
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAnna sits down with Cassandra Martineau (she/her) and Dr. Julie Johnston (she/they) to learn about mentoring trans youth. Together, they paint a picture of how trans people support each other and how cis allies can help. Show notes and our social media can be found at our website: https://www.therule63podcast.com/episode-44-notes Support Rule 63 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rule63 Follow Julie on Twitter! @queermsfrizzle Learn more about Queer Science! http://queerscience.umn.e...
Episode 43 - Queer US History Part 1
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJoin us as we start a series of episodes on Queer US History. In this first part, we will go through everything from early cross-dressing laws to the first LGBTQ+ related organizations in the United States. You can find show notes for this episode, including deeper dives into some of the topics brought up, here: https://www.therule63podcast.com/episode-43-notes Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 42 - Vaccine Hesitancy
February 05, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 83.2 MBAs the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins, vaccine hesitancy becomes an even more important topic. In this episode, Anna discusses the images many of us have of those hesitant to receive the vaccine and the real reasons some people are resistant to this and other vaccinations. She also explores some of the avenues for getting quality scientific information to make good health decisions. Anna interviews Christie Idiong, MS of Cornerstone Conversations about vaccine hesitancy, especially among BI...
Episode 41 - 2021 Resolutions
January 01, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRule 63 is back with our first episode of 2021, with our second annual New Year's resolution podcast. We discuss how our 2020 resolutions went, how the pandemic affected them, perspective changes, 2021 goals, and more! You can find the Youtube video by Boyform on eating disorders here. The paper that is referenced in that video and by Anna is available here. Links are also available on our website along with links to our social media pages. You can e-mail us at [email protected]...
Episode 40 - Update
November 06, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBThe podcast will be undergoing some exciting changes, so stay tuned! You can find our social media for updates at therule63podcast.com and you can email us at [email protected]
Episode 39 - Counting Down
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAnna and Danny discuss news and topics from the past few weeks including the climate change countdown clock, RBG’s death and the valorization of political figures, forced hysterectomies in ICE camps, political engagement as the presidential race continues, Classically Abby on Youtube, and “The Social Dilemma” and “Cuties” on Netflix. Find resources for this episode and therule63podcast.com/resources Email us at [email protected]
Episode 38 - Environmental Activism
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBAnna and Danny talk about gender causing the apocalypse, as well where and how responsibility is assigned in regard to climate change, how political movements are used as marketing by corporations, veganism, and more about environmental issues. Find resources for this episode and our social media links at our website therule63podcast.com Email us at [email protected]
Episode 37 - Sustainable Activism
August 28, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBAnna and Danny discuss Jacob Blake, a black man who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and maintaining momentum in anti-racist action beyond reactions to similar news stories.
Episode 36 - Disclosure and Trans Representation
August 14, 2020 17:01 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBAnna and Danny discuss the documentary "Disclosure" and their experiences with trans representation in media. Email us at [email protected] Find resources and links to our social media at therule63podcast.com
Episode 35 - Reopening Angst
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBAnna and Danny discuss their concerns about the reopening, especially Anna's concerns about university reopenings, including concerns about student protests and increased campus policing.
Episode 34 - We Didn't Read the News
July 24, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAnna and Danny talk about Avatar the Last Airbender, the editorializing of children's media, English literature curriculums, and trans people in media. Find us at therule63podcast.com Email us at [email protected]
Episode 33 - LGBTQ Criminalization
July 17, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBAnna and Danny talk about LGBTQ criminalization, through toxic school environments, discrimination in housing and employment, unsafe family environments and the criminalization of homelessness and more. Danny spends a really long time trying to explain the argument of a book he read two years ago. Find us at therule63podcast.com Find resources at therule63podcast.com/resources Email us at [email protected]
Episode 32 - Orange Man
July 10, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAnna and Danny talk about Orange Man's tweets and whether or not he has an actual strategy. They also discuss issues the academic world is facing in regards to closing, reopening, and going online in the upcoming Fall semester. Find resources related to this episode at therule63podcast.com Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 31 - Good News, Bad News, Scary News
July 03, 2020 19:33 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAnna and Danny talk about Pride 2020, Brayla Stone, COVID-19 testing, July 4th and more. Find resources and more at therule63podcast.com Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 30 - Consumption as Activism
June 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBAnna and Danny talk about how we see our activism, including taking time to recharge, how reading works as activism, where consumption does fit in, how we pursue justice, and more. Find resources relevant to the episode at therule63podcast.com Email us at [email protected]
Episode 29 - Black Trans Lives Matter
June 19, 2020 16:05 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAnna and Danny highlight the lives of a number of black trans people who have faced violence during 2020, and discuss ways that we can help support trans people of color, especially black trans women. Donate to @forthegworls: https://www.instagram.com/forthegworls/ Donate to Transgender Justice Initiative Project: http://www.tgijp.org/donate.html Donate to G.L.I.T.S.: https://www.glitsinc.org/ More places to donate: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-bl...
Episode 28 - Don't Call the Cops
June 19, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBAnna and Danny discuss alternatives to calling the police, guided by this post: https://tinyurl.com/y9wkcgy6 Find mental health first aid trainings here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/ All resources mentioned in the episode are available at therule63podcast.com/resources Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 27 - June 5th Update
June 05, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBListen to Black Agenda Radio here: https://blackagendaradio.podbean.com/ Listen to What Matters from BLM here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/whatmatters/ Find resources regarding protests, BLM, police abolition and more here: https://tinyurl.com/yct2ctko Our website is therule63podcast.com You can email us at [email protected]
Episode 26 - Covidiots and Science Education
May 29, 2020 17:06Anna and Danny discuss "covidiots", science education and sharing science with the public, the multiple motivations behind reopening, the construction of narratives in "the media", media literacy, changing minds, and the balance between setting boundaries and educating people. Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 25 - 2020 Resolution Updates
May 22, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAnna and Danny talk about their progress and updates to their 2020 resolutions, how they've been affected by quarantine, and changing perspectives on the 2020 election. Danny's audio was recorded on a potato. You can find the Stay in the Game Relief Fund here: https://givebutter.com/stayinthegame Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 24 - That Thing That's Actually Going to Kill Us
May 15, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAnna and Danny talk about social media, climate change, college sports, teaching in higher ed, and reopening. Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 23 - The One Where We Don't Talk About It
May 08, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAnna and Danny talk about their Animal Crossing towns, their cats, Anna's grad work, Danny's New Year's resolution, therapy, and nothing else at all! Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 22 - May Day
May 01, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAnna and Danny talk about Twitter's response to news out of North Korea, a new study around COVID-19 and hormones, and the cancellation of the New York Democratic primary. We also discuss things that you can do to support workers this May Day. The woman that Danny mentioned from the Bernie campaign is Briahna Joy Gray, on Twitter @briebriejoy. Organizations, resources, and action items mentioned in the episode: ULA New Haven protest: https://ulanewhaven.org/ Information abo...
Episode 21 - Hedonistic Pleasure
April 24, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAnna and Danny talk about the USPS, the protests for re-opening businesses, the process of doing necessary business in public right now, strategies for research labs to reopen, and mentally preparing for the potential length of this situation. The 3,000 deaths number Danny referred to in the episode was related specifically to COVID-19 deaths in NY state. You can email us at [email protected] or finds us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 20 - Being Trans in COVID-19
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAnna and Danny talk about the ways that COVID-19 specifically impacts LGBTQ+ and particularly transgender folks. Email us at [email protected] or find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 19 - Are You Still Wearing Deodorant?
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAnna and Danny try to avoid talking about Covid-19 but what else is going on? Tiger King, that's what. They also discuss deodorant habits under quarantine, Danny's switch from hot to lukewarm takes, the dramatic irony of Anna's old Tumblr posts, and more. Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 18 - Trans Day of Visibility
April 03, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBAnna and Danny talk about being visible and trans for Trans Day of Visibility this past Tuesday. They cover some of the pros and cons of media representation and some of the different experiences of visibility for trans men and trans women. Email us at [email protected] and find us at our website therule63podcast.com
Episode 17 - The Quarantine Episode
March 27, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAnna and Danny talk about the real important news: Animal Crossing. Email us at [email protected]
Episode 16 - Electoral Politics Nightmare
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAnna and Danny discuss the after-effects of Super Tuesday and the election going forward, and Danny is physically incapable of shutting up. Experience dramatic irony while they are way less concerned about COVID-19 than they should have been. Email us at [email protected]
Episode 15 - Gatekeping Trans Healthcare
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAnna and Danny talk about how trans people experience gatekeeping in healthcare, the long processes involved in medical transition, medicalization of trans people, and other very fun topics.
Episode 14 - Anna and Danny Finish a Personality Test
March 06, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAnna and Danny finish the questions and an internet personality quiz calls out Danny. Email us at [email protected]
Episode 13 - Anna and Danny Start a Personality Test
February 28, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBAfter discussing Anna's inspirational moments and astrology discourse, Anna and Danny take the Enneagram personality test. Danny may have given some misinformation but don't worry! They're all fake anyway. Email us at [email protected]
Episode 12 - Making a Dating Account Together is Creepy
February 21, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAnna gets a better (???) tarot reading. Anna and Danny discuss dating during transition, dating while queer during adolescence, and couple's dating accounts. Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 11 - Someone Date Anna!
February 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAnna and Danny talk about dating apps and relationships in this Valentine's Day episode. Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 10 - Just Buy a Bucket of Epsom Salt
February 07, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAnna and Danny discuss self-care and routines before taking a hard right turn into political news, diversity in engineering, personal branding, bad food opinions, and Anna's new cat. Email us at [email protected]
Episodes 9 - Dating and Discourse
January 31, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAnna and Danny talk about communication, fandom, dating, and more! Email us at [email protected].
Episode 9 - Dating and Discourse
January 31, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAnna and Danny talk about communication, fandom, dating, and more! Email us at [email protected]
Episode 8 - Ha Ha Very Funny Good Time
January 24, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB2020 started great so Anna and Danny completely ignore the news and talk about the Sims, tattoos, dating, and new movie releases. Email us at [email protected].
Episode 7 - Queer Loneliness
January 17, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAnna and Danny talk about being queer and lonely and promise it isn't quite as depressing as it sounds. Email us at [email protected].
Episode 6 - Is This Toxic Masculinity?
January 10, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAnna reviews Sayonara Wild Hearts, before a conversation about pockets, bullying Danny's fiancé, labels, demisexuality, and Anna's transformation into a cowgirl. Email us at [email protected]
Episode 5 - Roaring '20s
January 03, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAnna and Danny discuss their 2020 goals for the second time after losing the audio. Email us at [email protected].