This week Gillian and Jenny discuss their interest in sports, particularly the Olympics. They also delve into the complexities of gender and physique in sports, and the issue of trans participation in sports, including the eligibility criteria for trans women and the treatment of intersex individuals. Lastly, they share their thoughts on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and the controversy it generated, as well as the impact of state-sponsored doping on sports.

They discuss the issue of trans participation in sports, particularly in the context of the Olympics. They note that there were hardly any trans athletes participating in the Olympics, with the last trans weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand, coming last. They discussed the rules set by the International Olympic Committee and individual sports federations, which require trans women to have transitioned before the age of 12 to be eligible for women's categories. However, they pointed out that there was no evidence of a significant physical advantage for trans athletes. They also highlighted that the issue seemed to be driven by a transphobic agenda rather than evidence-based concerns.

They also express their thoughts on the unique yet ambitious Paris Olympics opening ceremony, acknowledging its spread-out layout and lack of rehearsals made it challenging to follow on television. They noted the controversy it generated in the US, with some labelling it "woke" and "Satanic." Needless to say, there was disagreement with one liking it and the other being a bit ‘meh’…!

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