Born This Way

Born This Way is a compelling investigative podcast that explores the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and Queer-identifying individuals. Hosted by Trans Rights activist and author of The Queer Allies Bible Mx. NV Gay, this show’s goal is to educate non-queer audiences and empower them to become stronger allies by shedding a light on the stories of queer folks and fostering greater understanding of their struggles, promoting acceptance and inclusivity above all!

Born This Way is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Born This Way, a news show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Spanning Generations | Ft. Mardi Pieronek

  Dec 21, 20251 hourS0

  <p>The episode features a conversation between the host NV Gay and Mardi Pieronek, a 63-year-old trans woman who has been living authentically since age 15. Mardi shares her experiences as a trans woman who has survived decades of discrimination, the AIDS epidemic, and societal challenges. She discusses how she started her social media presence in 2014 at the encouragement of prominent trans figures like Laverne Cox to share her story and provide representation for younger trans people. The conversation covers the evolution of trans rights, the importance of visibility and community, and how both NV and Mardi navigate current anti-trans political...

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  Episode #8

  Yourself | Ft. Ryan Cassata

  Dec 13, 202536 minS0

  <p>The episode features Ryan Cassata, an award-winning transgender singer-songwriter, actor, writer, and LGBTQ+ activist. The host introduces Ryan's impressive accomplishments, including eight critically acclaimed albums, over 650 performances nationwide and internationally, and recognition from publications like Billboard and The Advocate. Ryan discusses his latest album "Greetings from Echo Park," released in June at the beginning of Pride month, which explores his experiences with Lyme disease and chronic illness, his transgender journey, and themes of isolation, disability, addiction, mental health, and queer love. Throughout the conversation, Ryan emphasizes the importance of authenticity, community, and being true to oneself despite societal pressures...

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  Affirmations | Ft. Tourmaline

  Dec 6, 202534 minS0

  <p>The episode features a conversation between host NV Gay and best selling author Tourmaline. The main focus is on Tourmaline's national bestselling book "Marsha," which chronicles the life of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Tourmaline shares insights from her nearly 20 years of research on Marsha's life, highlighting Marsha's artistic pursuits, spirituality, and activism. The conversation reveals how Marsha maintained her Christian faith despite adversity and used it to fuel her community work. They discuss how Marsha's example of daily acts of care and community support remains relevant today. The latter part of the conversation shifts to discussing affirmations and...

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  Born This Way

  Warrior | Ft. Té D. DeMornay

  Nov 29, 202540 minS0

  <p>The episode features Té D. DeMornay, a two-spirit non-binary individual from the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache tribes who has been doing drag in Phoenix since 2017. Té discusses their experience as Mix Trans California 2025 and their previous pageant titles. They share insights about their two-spirit identity, explaining how it has always been part of their tribal culture which recognized at least five genders. Té describes how their grandfather recognized their two-spirit nature from childhood and guided them into traditional roles. The conversation explores the historical importance of two-spirit people in Native American cultures as matchmakers, caregivers, and cultural pre...

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  Episode #8

  Success | Ft. Plastic Martyr

  Nov 23, 202557 minS0

  <p>The episode features a conversation between NV Gay and Plastic Martyr, a transgender actress, recording artist, and activist. They discuss the challenges faced by transgender individuals in today's political climate, focusing on themes of safety, success, and community support. Plastic shares her experiences transitioning from a young age, facing discrimination in Hollywood, and her recent decision to prioritize safety by stepping back from public life. They explore how transgender people can achieve success by strategically engaging allies, avoiding internal community conflicts, and humanizing trans experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of educating allies compassionately rather than alienating them, the...

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