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Welcome to Trans Joy Boise, the podcast where we celebrate the vibrant stories, resilience, and connections of Boise’s trans community. 🌈 Through heartfelt conversations, uplifting narratives, and shared experiences, we explore the many ways trans joy thrives despite challenges.
Each episode highlights inspiring voices, from local advocates and artists to everyday heroes, showcasing the beauty and strength of being trans in Boise and beyond. Together, we foster understanding, amplify voices, and create a space for joy, healing, and solidarity.
Tune in, connect, and celebrate with us. Trans joy is here—and it’s unstoppable. 💜
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| Trans | Nonbinary | Two Spirit | Gender-diverse |
🏳️⚧️ Organizers of Idaho's first Trans Pride March 🏳️⚧️
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Send us a text 🎙️ Drag, Disruption & Dangerous Laws: Trans Joy in a Bathroom Ban State 🏳️⚧️🔥 Guest: Tacoma / Rachel Lee Motivated What happens when your drag becomes your protest? When joy is defiance—and survival? And what does it feel like to live, perform, and pee in a state like Idaho under escalating anti-trans laws? This week on Trans Joy Boise, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (transmasc, non-binary, mental heal...
Send us a text In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Skrmetti decision—upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth—we’re coming together to process, reflect, and rise. 🏳️⚧️ Learn more at https://www.acluidaho.org/en/skrmetti-decision Join Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health advocate) as we unpack: What the ruling means—and what it doesn’t meanHow trans folks in Idaho and beyond are organizing, adapting,...
Send us a text We are pretty cute though 👅😉 From sneaking into national conferences to fighting for trans liberation in rural Idaho, Bonnie Violet and Pacey break down what it means to resist, speak truth, and survive when your existence is political. This episode isn’t cute—it’s critical. What happens when national LGBTQ2SIA+ leaders underestimate rural resistance? When World Pride gets shut down by police but queers keep dancing in the streets? When you're told your life isn’t under threat,...
Send us a text Today on Trans Joy Boise, we welcome Asher, a trans local in Idaho whose viral TikTok post about wanting to flee the state with his pregnant wife caught our attention. From growing up in Washington to finding himself stuck in a small, conservative Idaho town, Asher shares the real-life struggles of trying to survive — and eventually escape — a place that feels increasingly unsafe for trans folks. We dive into: 🏳️⚧️ Trans life in small-town Idaho 🔴 The rising boldne...
Send us a text In this heartwarming and hilariously real episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme genderqueer drag artist and spiritual chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc non-binary mental health and recovery advocate) are joined by Van, Vice President of Canyon County Pride and a powerful genderqueer voice in Idaho’s LGBTQ2SIA+ movement. Together, we unpack everyday gender euphoria and dysphoria—from awkward “sir/ma’am” moments at the grocery store to the jo...
Send us a text When the City of Boise ordered the Pride flag to be taken down during Pride week, our community rose in sacred resistance. In this episode, we explore the spiritual fire that fueled the fight to have it fly again — and win. 🌈✊🏳️⚧️ Join Bonnie Violet and Pacey as they reflect on the divine strength in protest, the sacredness of queer visibility, and how spiritual care and activism are deeply intertwined. From prayer to public outcry, Boise’s flag battle became a spiritual awake...
Send us a text Idaho’s controversial HB270 law—framed as an “indecent exposure” bill—has v. raised alarm across the LGBTQ2SIA+ community for its potential to criminalize trans people in public spaces. In this episode, trans state senate candidate Nikson Mathews breaks down the bill’s dangers, shares personal experiences at the Capitol, and offers insight into what this legislation really means for trans lives in Idaho. In this powerful episode, we are joined by Idaho’s first "openly tra...
Send us a text In this raw and real episode of the Trans Joy Podcast, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health and recovery advocate) return after a much-needed break to unpack the emotional toll of showing up, speaking out, and staying visible in hostile environments. From navigating Capitol Hill as a trans advocate during AIDS Watch to re-grounding in Boise’s local trans community, Bonnie and ...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist, and digital chaplain) and Pacey (transmasc, nonbinary, mental health & recovery advocate) sit down with Elliot, a local activist and chair of the Idaho chapter of Pink Pistols—a queer-centric, ally-friendly gun club focused on firearm safety, self-defense, and community protection. We dive into the history of LGBTQ2SIA+ activism in Idaho, the importance of showing up...
Send us a text Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie Violet A Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise Idaho This special event brought together community, conversation, and deep reflection as we welcomed Michael and Angie Devitt, authors of Finding Eve: Raising a Transgender Teen in Idaho. In a state where trans lives are often under attack, this evening was a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to parent with love and advocacy. Michael and Angie shared their story of raisi...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Blake Hunter (they/them), a non-binary journalist and writer in Boise, to talk about what it means to be visibly trans in Idaho. From writing the Hey Boise newsletter for City Cast Boise to founding a local literary press, Blake shares their journey of storytelling, activism, and survival. We dive into the importance of trans visibility, the power of being known beyond representation, and the burnout that comes from constant advocacy. Plus, we ...
Send us a text Laughter is resistance, and comedy is survival! 🎭✨ In this episode of TransJoy Boise, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health & recovery advocate) welcome stand-up comedian and comedy producer Krystal Moore! 🎤 Together, they dive into the power of humor in navigating trans joy, mental health, and activism—especially in challenging times. How can comedy break down barriers, f...
Send us a text HIV is NOT a crime! In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we sit down with Kerry Thomas, a passionate HIV decriminalization strategist, to discuss his personal experience with HIV criminalization, the impact of outdated laws, and why HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day (Feb 28) is more crucial than ever. Kerry shares his journey of serving 15 years in prison for non-disclosure, the racial and LGBTQ2SIA+ disparities in HIV-related prosecutions, and how organizations like the...
Send us a text Idaho lawmakers are once again targeting drag and the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with harmful legislation. In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, we’re joined by Jenna Damron, LGBTQ Organizer at ACLU Idaho, to break down the latest anti-drag bill, the misinformation fueling it, and what we can do to fight back. 🏳️⚧️ Topics Covered: ✨ The history of Idaho’s attacks on drag & queer expression 🔥 How doctored videos and right-wing narratives fuel anti-LGBTQ2SIA+ bills ⚖️ The legal batt...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we welcome Nikson Mathews—genderqueer, transmasculine advocate, State Chair for the Idaho Democratic Queer Caucus, and policy expert at Add the Words Idaho. Nikson shares insights on the fight against anti-trans legislation, the importance of representation in politics, and how to stay resilient in the face of erasure. We dive into: 🔥 The growing wave of anti-LGBTQ2SIA+ bills in Idaho & beyond 🏳️⚧️ The reality of lobbying for tr...
Send us a text In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet and Pacey dive into the 50 State Rally, a nationwide movement against Project 2025 and the rise of authoritarian policies threatening marginalized communities. Fresh from the rally, they share firsthand experiences, reflections on the diverse voices in attendance, and the urgent need for collective action. They discuss the escalating risks for trans folks, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations, the dangers of ICE profilin...
Send us a text Who has the spoons these days?? Maybe some of us, but definitely not most of us. This presidency has been an onslaught of overwhelm, and this is being done on purpose. With the Trans community being specifically targeted we have to take a beat and understand that most of this federal fear-mongering is out of our hands. The stuff we can control, however, is how we keep showing up. It's time to intentionally build community, it's time to ally, it's time to get creative, it's time...
Send us a text Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie Violet A Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise Idaho In this episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, we’re diving into how social media is changing—and not necessarily for the better. For many of us in the queer community, these platforms are starting to feel less like safe spaces and more like battlegrounds. We discuss what this means for us, the challenges we’re facing, and why it’s more important than ever to find spaces wh...
Send us a text In this episode, Pacey and Bonnie Violet discuss the overwhelming feelings of the relentless news cycle. Sometimes, the best antidote to feeling overwhelmed is by being in community, which is why Trans Joy Boise will be hosting a café on the 25th of January at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Yes, you read that right. The café will be at a church. Before you make your mind up, hear us out! Pacey and Bonnie Violet go into great detail about past and present fe...
Send us a text With the Inauguration just days away, we are already seeing an onslaught of hateful legislation for the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we discuss Idaho legislation, the project 2025 agenda, Meta protections being removed, anticipated Inaugural attacks, and what we can do to challenge all of it. Support the show 💌 Join the conversation! Subscribe on YouTube for more episodes on trans joy, resilience, and advocacy: Follow us on TikTok & Instagram for more content an...
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