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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer - Transcending Norms (w/ TS Madison)

Transcending Norms (w/ TS Madison)

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06/09/23 • 63 min

4 Listeners

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Actress and activist TS Madison (judge on RuPaul's Drag Race) is here for a heartfelt chat on her journey from being a viral TikTok sensation to a vocal advocate for trans rights, and all of the unseen struggles she faced in navigating systemic biases. She discusses doing sex work for survival, shares real examples of the transphobic harassment she receives to this day, and her relentless efforts to forge a better future. This episode is a raw exploration into the battles and victories that come with being Black, trans, and unapologetically visible.

Content Warning: This episode contains audio clips featuring transphobic harassment which may be disturbing for some listeners.

See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

Instagram: @nicolebyer

Merch: podswag.com/dateme

Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Actress and activist TS Madison (judge on RuPaul's Drag Race) is here for a heartfelt chat on her journey from being a viral TikTok sensation to a vocal advocate for trans rights, and all of the unseen struggles she faced in navigating systemic biases. She discusses doing sex work for survival, shares real examples of the transphobic harassment she receives to this day, and her relentless efforts to forge a better future. This episode is a raw exploration into the battles and victories that come with being Black, trans, and unapologetically visible.

Content Warning: This episode contains audio clips featuring transphobic harassment which may be disturbing for some listeners.

See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

Instagram: @nicolebyer

Merch: podswag.com/dateme

Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Instagram: @nicolebyer

Merch: podswag.com/dateme

Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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