Celebrating Trans Joy (w/ Ash Perez) | You Can Sit With Us Ep. 216

Ash comes on to talk about coming out, transitioning, and making his new Try Guys series that WILL make you cry.
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[@monlovebug]

I saw a comment about how the try guys first became popular as cis men embracing their femininity and now ash is doing a series about being a trans man exploring his masculinity 🥹 full circle moment

[@agwarddd]

I just watched the episode and I cried at the end with Ash’s mom. The joy of this pogi boy really receiving that affirmation and the shared sentiment of missing his father was so beautiful to see.

[@sierravalentinee]

I EMOTEDDDDDDDD ❤

[@gabecaruso6273]

Trans guy here, ten years into my medical transition and this is so refreshing to see. Transitioning is such a unique experience and it’s so cool to hear people talk about it and its intricacy

[@shakeandblake92]

Same here! Literally 10 years too😂 So thankful for you both.

[@victreebel170]

Ash isn't just interesting, he's so smart and funny and charming too. Can't wait to watch this.

[@mitchb9882]

new guy tries is my favorite thing to come from the new streamer - I'm a man who has always struggled with my relationship with masculinity and gender, especially as a child, and this show was so so so comforting and funny and joyous. Thank you ❤

[@imthehomestarrunner]

This interview got me to finally sign up to the streaming service. The way Ash talks about transness is so beautiful and insightful.

[@ItsAllyVega]

SAME ❤

[@sebastianxavier9068]

Hearing Ash talk about his dad is really healing for me to hear. I've been transitioning for about 4 years now, and my dad and I haven't spoken in over 12 years. The more I become myself, the more I look like him. And we used to be really close when I was little. I was his first child, and we share a birthday. I may not want to be connected to the person he is now, but I can still connect to and love the person I knew as my dad because I see him every day in the mirror. Also, the discussion about bathrooms is so relatable! I also plan out whether there are gender neutral bathrooms at the places I'm going to in public. I don't even use the changerooms at my gym because I am so deeply uncomfortable with heavily gendered changerooms, when all I want is a gender neutral option.

[@jacquelynchin5513]

i watched the first episode of Ash's new series on 2nd Try and CRIED. I'm a cis woman but as an Asian American, I LOVED seeing Ash's mom and her joy and pride when she saw Ash in his suit! Yeah she sometimes mixes up pronouns, but she LOVES her kids' queerness and is so proud of them. I always loved when Ash was in videos at BF for repping Asians who didn't quite fit in and I can't wait to see more Ash on 2nd Try !!!

[@ariaaspromised]

truly the only try guy i'm considering getting 2nd try for. love you ash

[@tgilbs]

I wish I could give a more eloquent comment but this was such a great conversation with Ash. I was planning to watch the series already but hearing the teasers here, I know I will really enjoy it. The exploration of self, of gender, of identity -- so important. And I have so much respect for all the people, Ash and many many more, who put themselves out there, on social media, in public, and boldly decides to be themselves and hope that their actions make a safe space for others to feel seen and heard and represented. Thank you!

[@olivethompson9008]

“With everything that makes you different, you go through shame first” I love hearing about this transition from shame to pride!❤

[@awsome8118]

13 mins in and i'm already crying, i will not survive the actual new guy tries eps

[@shakeandblake92]

I made it about 5 minutes 😂

[@orthenight]

I just want to say as a hairstylist, you are allowed to say you don't want to talk during your appointment if you don't want to. I actually work faster when my clients aren't talking. It's not rude to say "I just want to relax and not have a conversation during my appointment" and a good hairstylist will respect that!!!

[@kassiesconcepts3276]

You know, I’ve been watching the legacy season, and I really find myself missing the other guys. This was the perfect time to bring in more talent. Can’t wait to see what the other try guys try.

[@lindamoulton1560]

Ash has such a delightful personality and I'm so excited he's part of the 2nd Try family. Also as soon as he mentioned just ADR ing an episode, I immediately thought "Hmmm ADR- could be a cool podcast name!"

[@duncansonoryan]

All of this! I love this era of the try guys SO MUCH!

[@katie18976]

I love having Ash on the podcast, he has such an incredible soul ❤

[@he.said.teenjiejer]

i literally just finished watching the first episode of new guy tries like, ten minutes ago, so this is perfect timing!

[@stoplimitingme]

New Guy Tries is what got me to subscribe and I can't wait for the next episode

[@DiyosaLifeTV]

Same for me.

[@sarahcz202]

Ash is so well spoken and interesting! Also he's been getting his tan on, looks great!

[@skylab9]

thank you Ash, for sharing your stories and the awesome first episode of your show. It was awesome, emotional, and eye-opening for all who will watch it.

[@jaymiedivinagracia1977]

I learned so much from listening to this. Ash is so brave for being so open and fantastic that there is a safe space for men to talk about these things. Also confirmed what great guys the Try Guys are.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Ash Perez and Gabe Dunn are probably the most shocking coming out as trans men so far in my internet universe. These two guys used to be famous as Buzzfeed's love girls. They were casted in a lot of love-themed videos. There's even some situationship happening, Gabe with Garrett (the tallest guy in Buzzfeed) and Ash with Andrew (the white guy from Worth It). Man, how times do change, huh? lol

[@dianepettigrew9211]

Ahh more Ash!! Yay 🥰

[@MissGhostface]

Ash saying he felt safe in the world as soon as he was male 😭 That's all I want in the world, is to feel safe existing.

[@Namite0001]

Hi fellow queers!!!!!!

[@andrineslife]

I laughed, I cried, I love the show!

[@gwynterry]

I can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

[@mayarosales09]

I was JUST rewatching the old YCSWU ep with Ash, hoping that they'd do another one 🥹 yay Ash!

[@is-yn6jf]

There's a tiny segment in the prestongoes video where he takes a train across Canada where he chats to 3 older men who happened to be assigned to sit near him about being a man and being a father that I honestly think about so often. Ash's show sounds like a deeper exploration of that. Our society needs to build back up what masculinity means to us, because I don't think we collectively have a good grasp of it, and there's so much beauty and joy in men and masculinity.

[@FlagCutie]

I saw the title and I don't know why, but my brain started singing "the new guy at try" to the tune of "the new girl in town." Love me some Ash! ❤

[@kabean09]

This whole episode made me warm and fuzzy inside, and a bit emotional (in a happy way!). I love Ash and love hearing about his experiences in such a welcoming setting. Keep bringing him back!

[@KateMeadley]

This is such an insightful conversation. Thank you!!

[@byanitavirag]

Omg paused the podcast, went to watch New Guy Tries, I am back with tears in my eyes. Can’t wait for more!

[@melissaw3020]

Such a great conversation!!

[@Kat_IsAPotato]

I haven't really been convinced about subscribing to the streaming service before, but this is seriously making me consider it

[@alex5716]

Thank you so much this episode and continuing to share your story, Ash. It is truly inspiring!

[@ladymelendez9471]

I love the talk about being there true SELF it reminds me of IFS therapy 😌

[@cmtran94]

HI QUEER FRIENDS

[@lillycrew4170]

i needed this one today!

[@megi_mcdink12]

I absolutely cried watched the first episode and loved how vulnerable Ash was while injecting great humor, I can't wait for more! 🩵🩷🤍

[@TheWorldAccordingToV]

i really loved this episode, super enlightening!!!

[@carlapray4009]

Will the series be on you tube eventually I really want to share it with my trans son my husband and I have really learned from the first episode and think he could benefit from it

[@bradjocelynleenstra7010]

(You can share your 2nd Try log in with your son) Zach or Keith talked about they’re happy for you to share log in information at some point, it was probably a try pod?? 😂❤️

[@robinflanders3752]

I was on the fence about subbing to the try guys channel thing, but as a fellow trans I 100% need to watch Ash's show!

[@whereyoubean]

Other episodes i wanna see for new try cast, the immigrant stories.. like for YB, Marissa, Ash perspectives.

[@irenechaves4820]

just subscribed to the streamer to see Ash's series early!

[@jessonderwater3040]

I love the new series!! And I just know so much ugly crying is going to happen. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@hannahpickford6889]

Loved this ❤

[@lillycrew4170]

when will we get another episode?

[@irenedevisser5816]

Loved every minute of new guy tries ❤ 🏳️‍⚧️ the trans joy was so beautiful. Thanks 2nd try for showing that joy and what allyship looks like. I can't wait to see the other episodes!

[@withouterspace]

why am i only 4min in and already crying 😭😭😭

[@maotsuka]

Is YCSWU going to be available on 2nd try? It would be great!

[@whereyoubean]

While I love the episode. Hope you can update the thumbnail of who's the hosts. Include maggie too.

[@sharks.with.knives]

is the show eventually gonna come out on youtube too? because i feel like its such an important show for young trans people who might not be able to get second try to see

[@mikeyzenebe3131]

from my fav person on ladylike to my new fav tryguy🤩🤩🤩hi gays

[@ssuperspidy5387]

7 min in, I’ve never related more

[@byunbaekhyun4010]

Holy shit this was so good

[@ceg4609]

VOOOTEEE BLUUUEEE! 💙💙💙

[@sumaraahmad5567]

😭😭❤❤

[@NomadicFae]

👏❣️👏❣️👏

[@karinasalinas2931]

This is the first time in a wile that I watch a full you can sit with us episode. I learned so much, thank you Ash for being vulnerable and sharing. 🫶🏻

[@anelafarrar-ivey5295]

Wait, I thought Ash was married? Not that it's really any of my business, or that it matters, I'm just honestly confused.

[@adrianpink8144]

He was married to Chantel Houston but now they are divorced

[@anelafarrar-ivey5295]

@@adrianpink8144 oh that's too bad. I hope that they are both okay individually.

[@adrianpink8144]

@@anelafarrar-ivey5295 I hope so too!

[@kismitj]

thanks for this one