River
Kai McBride Kai McBride

River

River is a transman in his early 50s, who moved to Seattle from the Midwest to transition in the mid-90s. Through the support and care of other transmen during his coming of age as a young transman, he learned that there were so many possibilities than he had imagined for how to be a transman in this world. He is currently a college professor, something he never dreamed possible for himself before he encountered other successful transmen. He is very engaged in mentoring, advocacy, and care for his beloved community, and aimes to give back all of that support he received.

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Vinnie
Kai McBride Kai McBride

Vinnie

Vinnie is a trans man who transitioned in 1993 as a 24 year old. He has spent his career working in animal welfare and animal rescue and currently works for a large animal welfare nonprofit. He is originally from the east coast where he was involved in starting and running the True Spirit conference. He currently lives on the west coast with his wife and dogs and enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities.

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Marcus
Kai McBride Kai McBride

Marcus

Marcus Arana/Holy Old Man Bull is a retired Discrimination Investigator, former radio DJ, cook, carpenter, carnie, and farm worker. His ancestors are Blackfeet/Irish and Ohlone/Indigenous Mexican/ Scottish. Holy Old Man Bull is a trans masculine and Two Spirit Elder spending his time with his wife Nancy and Frank The Tank, his Labrador Retriever, puttering in his veggie garden, and subverting the dominant paradigm.

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Elliot
Kai McBride Kai McBride

Elliot

Elliot is a 45 year old trans person living in northern California. Elliot, like many of the guests on the STP, once lived in the Pacific Northwest. He rides his bike a lot and lives with a cat named Agnes. Take a listen. Elliot is a charmer, well spoken and tender hearted.

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Lorne
Kai McBride Kai McBride

Lorne

Lorne retired from the fire department after 28 years of service. Lorne was also a professional athlete for 17 years. Lorne started to transition in 2010, had top surgery in June 2014, started T in March 2015, and had first stage bottom surgery in October 2017. His last stage or lower surgery was in March 2020. Lorne has lived a life of service and is a big brother, and friend to many trans guys.

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