Looking for recommendations - YouTubers and podcasts

[Samuel William]

Hi all,

 

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately reading books written by trans men, and finding it incredible affirming. It’s so satisfying to read about someone else experiencing the things I’ve experienced - and so comforting to realise that there are also many differences between each individual’s journey. Noticing that fact has helped ease a nagging worry that’s been bothering me for a while - that maybe the only ‘real’ trans guys are the ones who jump up and down at age 3, loudly insisting I’M A BOY until someone takes notice. (I’ve always known in my HEAD that everyone is different and lives in different circumstances, but it’s nice to finally feel/believe it!)

 

Anyway, I’m now on the hunt for podcasts and YouTube channels created by trans men that will help me continue the journey of educating myself. I’ve been enjoying a British YouTuber called Jammidodger, but would like to broaden my horizons and also add some podcasts into the mix. I’m particularly interested in finding content created by men who have transition later in life, as I’m 41 and sometimes content made by guys in their early 20s isn’t as useful (eg, it’s a different experience transitioning when you’re a student compared to when you are, as I am, a teacher surrounded by people who call you ‘Miss’). 
 

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Sam

[Russ Fenrisson]

Hey! When I started my early journey looking for other transmen and trans-creators, one of the first people I found was Jammidodger! He gave so much helpful advice and how the transitioning process can be for those who were curious. He's an awesome guy.

 

Lately, I piecemeal trans-content because, for some reason- and it depends on the subject- it sometimes makes me feel depressed because I have yet to experience any of the things the people I see have gone through. I have yet to find a therapist who can help me with my issues, let alone one who is qualified to write a recommendation for HRT. But, watching them is euphoric and helpful nontheless when I'm in the right mind-set.

 

Some of the YouTube creators I like to watch focus on fitness and daily-living like Aydian Dowling, Ty Turner, and Devon Spears. They're all roughly in the same age group, with Aydian being the oldest in his 30s (?). You can check out these if you want. For the requirements you put out, I'll see about any who transitioned later in life or are around the age group you're seeking.

 

I'll admit it: it's really frustrating to see videos about people who were lucky enough to transition when they were about 18 or even 20. At that age, I saw no way I could transition. My financial status was, and still is, not stable enough to support the steps leading to transition. But even so, there is still hope.

 

We'll all get to be where we want to be someday.

[thatoneguy]

Hey. I know this post is over a month old. But if you're still looking, Jackson Bird is a great one to watch. He began transition at 25 and is in his 30s now. He doesn't have much new content, though he has started posting again recently. He has a ton of info in his videos and he really helped me a lot. He didn't fully realize he was trans until he was in his 20s, so he lived his childhood and teen years trying to fit in "as a girl." I highly recommend him to anyone looking for trans content, but especially people who don't have the "typical" trans story (whatever that even is lol)

 

Another trans youtuber I like is Sam Collins. I like his dry sense of humor. His videos are generally less informative than Jackson's and more for the laughs, but he does look at things like transphobia and misogyny. 

 

Another one you may look into is FinnTheInfinncible. He's in his forties and has some informative content, though most of his new content focuses more on disability issues and less on trans topics. But his older videos have a lot of trans information.

 

Hope this helps.