Reid Vanderburgh started his social transition in 1995, and began taking hormones in 1997. He is a retired therapist who worked with nearly 500 trans clients during the course of his career, helping them answer the question, “how do I want to live my life?” In the realm of gender identity. Reid is the author of two books, two journal articles, and numerous book chapters. He is on the board of the Portland chapter of PFLAG, a support organization for families of those who come out. In his spare time, Reid sings baritone in the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus.

Reid is one of STP's most popular guests who returns to the pod. He discusses another form of transition during his life: aging. Reid is a wonderful storyteller whose good humor and insight will make you fall in love with him, just as we did.

Jevon is an educator, chaplain, counselor, mentor, activist, advocate, grandfather, husband, friend, parent and brother. Standing unapologetically as he speaks out on issues that affect the TLGBQI+ community with emphasis on the Transgender population. Jevon is the founder of Princess Janae Place a national grassroots housing nonprofit and The Monica Roberts Resource Center in Houston TX. Jevon is an ICON in the house and ballroom community, and has received countless awards and citations for his activism and advocacy from homelessness to HIV and TLGBQIA+ awareness. His motto is, If not now then when, If not me then who? Jevon uses he, him, and KING pronouns.

As the season comes to a close and spring begins to unfold, Jackal and Kai sit down for a heartfelt, unfiltered conversation that feels like both a deep exhale and a hopeful beginning. In this episode, they reflect on the journey—of the podcast, of their lives, and of themselves.

From relationships and evolving careers to the ongoing work of anti-racism and allyship, nothing is off the table. They revisit what it felt like to start this show back in 2021, navigating the world as newly transitioning trans men, and gently compare that moment to where they stand now—with more clarity, more grounding, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through it all, they explore what it means to keep showing up during uncertain times, and how to hold onto hope without losing sight of reality.

This next special segment comes to us from our latest edition to the stealth team Mikelina Born to Ethiopian, Eritrean immigrants. Mikelina grew up in Arlington, Texas as part of a tight-knit haha diaspora community. They became active in community organizing while attending Texas a and m University before moving on to Harvard Law School where they became steeped in abolitionist theory and subsequently turned their focus to the issue of mass incarceration.

Aidan Key is a sought-after speaker, author, and educator whose gender-related work spans over 25 years. Aidan, the founder of Gender Diversity, works nationally with hundreds of K-12 schools and youth-based agencies providing professional development, strategic planning, policy development, athletics guidance, and education for parents and students. Key is also the founder of TransFamilies, a national organization providing support and resources for families of gender-diverse children.  He is a sought-after educator and speaker for professionals in the legal, judicial, corporate, medical, and mental health fields.