So There's That Podcast

DiG welcomes an old friend, Anna, to the festivities, leading to a wonderful conversation about how we perceive ourselves and how we are perceived by others. Topics include DiG's previous life as "a guy," Anna's white noise tattoo, and DiG's infamous "Beautiful Mind" wall.  We also get several visits from Shadow and plumb the secrets of women's bathrooms, including the concept of "hovering." Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG returns with an update on her "impossible life" in New York City, one year after going public with her transition. A new drivers license, new confidence, old friends, and how to handle questions from relative strangers about her genitalia.  Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

The old house empty. Both kids at college. The cat, well, she's still trying to find the missing door that leads to our old backyard in our new 10th floor New York City apartment. So join DiG, sans Dante, for an emotional farewell to a life well-lived in Maryland, and a hint at things to come in the Big Apple. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

In another sleep-deprived episode, DiG finally moves to NYC and bids a very emotional farewell to Dante. Along the way we encounter tangents (and rants) about the frustratingly challenging move, an equally frustrating drive through New Jersey, and fond reminiscings of Doctor Who and Cardiff. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG gets a little loopy as this episode gets recorded early morning, only three cups of coffee into her day. Memories of the soon-to-be-vacated townhouse dominate the topic du jour, with side conversations about jars of moles, appropriate hand gestures for woman, stomping down steps, and other womanly experiences. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

You asked for it. More Dante. And that means Bronycon, Bronies, and artistic inspiration. Plus DiG gets misty eyed at the prospect of moving out of the only house Dante has ever known, touching visits from MD/VA/DC friends, and finally making her big move to New York City. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG discusses her transition after a full year on hormones, how impossible all the progress has been and how she finally feels like a woman. That and a conversation with Dante about what to cut from the podcast, Gencon, hiking the Billy Goat Trail, Jack the Ripper, and how bad guys are at sneaking peeks at women. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG gets a little existential in discussing how seemingly random events led inexorably to her coming out, and how, through science (!), her future path has already been set in place. That and discussions with Dante about drawing ants, attending Otakon, watching The Third Man, pontificating about Patrick O'Brian, the HMS Victory, Shia LaBeouf and the art of bogarting. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

It's the return of Caitlyn Jenner as DiG and Dante discuss her speech on the ESPYs, and the rampant disrespect displayed towards her by Bob Costas, Peter Berg, D.L. Hughley and Howard Eskin. As you can imagine, DiG goes on a bit of rant, juxtaposing how welcoming (for the most part) NYC has been to DiG and Dante. Other topics include Godwin's Law, the Prime Meridian, Shawn Wallace (sic) and exploding ducks. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

In an emotional episode, DiG discusses the nature of hiding being transgender(ed), dealing with pejoratives and death threats, and the joy of "Impossible Day." Dante counters with details of his trip to Florida (and South of the Border), before getting mired in a tangent about the Parthenon ending up in the British National Museum. Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.