About this episode

Tuck chats with author Bobuq Sayed about their novel and various topics related to gender and representation.

Tuck chats with author and organizer Bobuq Sayed (they/them). Topics include: How Bobuq's novel No God But Us addresses shortcomings in other immigrant lit Writing representation for white trans guys with a savior complex who are bad at poly :) How living in Turkey changed Bobuq's relationship to the pride flag How Writers Against the War on Gaza combats the media ecosystem's rightward drift Plus: Mx. Potato Head, mommy issues, and Jenna Bush Hager? This Week in Gender: Nicole Kelly highlights Colectivo Mariposa , one of the 2025 Gender Reveal grant recipients. Bobuq's book No God But Us is now available for preorder . Submit a piece of Theymail : Today's messages were from Under, Over, and Through and TRANSplants Collective . Join our Patreon to access our weekly newsletter and monthly Gender Conceal episodes, including our recent advice episode with Mattie & Calvin! Find transcripts and starter packs at genderpodcast.com . We're also on Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: DeleteMe (code: TUCK20) and Max Burns UX (mention Rhubarb!)

People in this episode

Host: Tuck Woodstock

Guest: Bobuq Sayed

Topics covered

• immigrant literature
• representation
• pride flag
• media ecosystem
• gender identity
• trans issues

Keywords

• Bobuq Sayed
• No God But Us
• immigrant lit
• pride flag
• Writers Against the War on Gaza
• gender reveal
• trans representation

Sponsors

DeleteMe, Max Burns UX

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Writers Against the War on Gaza, Colectivo Mariposa

Books & works: No God But Us

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