Jackson Bird
Jackson Bird
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My Life Almost a Decade Into Transition
Come along for a week in my life, almost a decade into transition -- including performing in experimental theater, visiting historic LGBT bars in NYC, attending an alternative St. Patrick’s Day parade that began as a protest against LGBT discrimination, and... cooking salmon.
Watch Ty Turner's video that I ripped this concept of off! ua-cam.com/video/Cmgvsch4R9o/v-deo.htmlsi=LUf_J7k3NHGT_xn2
Get a copy of my book → bit.ly/SortedPaperback
Subscribe to my newsletter → firstdrafttheater.substack.com
Neo-Futurists appearing in this video:
Jake Banasiewicz jobanasi
Anooj Bhandari
MJ Farrell
Remi Hirschtick
Ryan Juda ryanjuda
Mike Manship
With filming assistance from intern Brinn McDonald! bri5nn
Come see the show in NYC! nynf.org/tiw
I'll be performing mid-June to mid-July, but the show happens every single Friday and Saturday!
You can also donate to our 20th anniversary fundraiser here: pages.donately.com/newyorkneofuturists/fundraiser/jack-s-ny-neo-futurist-20th-anniversary-fundraising-page
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More videos I think you'll like:
→ 7 Years on Testosterone | FTM Transition
ua-cam.com/video/PA1i6fV5FAU/v-deo.html
→ What I Missed Out On Being Raised a Girl (& What I Gained)
ua-cam.com/video/H433bjjxR0A/v-deo.html
→ Trans Dudes From History, Vol. 1
ua-cam.com/video/9lr0HJPhFoI/v-deo.html
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I get most of the music for my videos from Epidemic Sound. They're an amazing resource for creators. Want in? Use my referral link to sign up and I'll get a li'l kick back: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/37uu44
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✌️Subscribe → bit.ly/subtojackisnotabird
and hit that 🔔 for notifications!
🔴 My TED Talk, "How to talk (and listen) to transgender people"
→ go.ted.com/jacksonbird
🎭 Come see me perform experimental theater in NYC
→ nyneofuturists.org
🎧 My Podcast, Everything's Bigger
→ everythingsbigger.simplecast.com
🗞 My Newsletter, First Draft Theater
→ firstdrafttheater.substack.com
📙My Book, Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place
→ bit.ly/SortedBook
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N O T Y O U T U B E
twitter → jackisnotabird
instagram → jackisnotabird
tiktok → tiktok.com/@jackisnotabird
S T I L L N O T Y O U T U B E
🙌 Become a Patron → patreon.com/jacksonbird
✨ Get some merch → dftba.com/jacksonbird
📚 See my book recs → goodreads.com/jackisnotabird
🎤 Book me to speak → freshspeakers.com/speakers/jackson-bird
V I N T A G E M A I L 📬
Jackson Bird
PO Box 3003
Astoria, NY 11103
A B O U T M E
👋 I'm Jackson Bird and I make (hopefully) funny, (sometimes) educational videos for LGBTQ+ nerds like me - and the people in our lives that want to understand us better.
Here on JACKISNOTABIRD, you can find new videos (roughly) once a month sharing my experiences as a bisexual trans guy, answering questions about LGBTQ+ issues, exploring trans history, and sometimes showing what happens when you put weird stuff on a waffle iron.
Beyond this channel, I'm a writer, podcaster, performer, public speaker, and pub quiz host. You can learn more about my work at jacksonbird.cool
If you want to hire me to speak at your school, event, or business, you can email my speaking bureau at laura@freshspeakers.com
Writing inquiries can be directed to O'Connor Literary at kevin@oconnor.nyc
Please send other business inquiries to jacksonbirdbiz@gmail.com
P L A Y L I S T S
→ Transitioning 101 / FTM
ua-cam.com/play/PL1g3MXAZto6KRN9NFqdHjDYUxxGh8tGD6.html
→ History Hits
ua-cam.com/play/PL1g3MXAZto6JnsFcIj2e5wFxLn_EqFVAV.html
→ Booktube
ua-cam.com/play/PL1g3MXAZto6J9ICZ5rsd6I937fY578_S7.html
→ My Transition
ua-cam.com/play/PL1g3MXAZto6KVOT6MiBkIVcVASx0bO-io.html
→ Will It Waffle?
ua-cam.com/play/PL1g3MXAZto6KukrudNbw4ifK4LR5wr_KN.html
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😍 This video brought to you in part by the following Patrons:
Asher Hundley
Blop
Catherine Aust
Chris Frank
Micah Roberts
Nik Hansen
Rene DeGames
Ryan Winter
Sean Uppling
Talia Franks
Will Shughart
Want to see your name here? Become a Patron! patreon.com/jacksonbird
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Відео

What I Missed Out On Being Raised a Girl (& What I Gained)
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Inspired by a line from the Barbie press tour, a reflection on those things we miss out on, as binary trans people raised a different gender from who we are now… and what *everyone* can miss out on when we only allow them to see or fully enjoy half of the world. Get a copy of my book → bit.ly/SortedPaperback Subscribe to my newsletter → firstdrafttheater.substack.com More videos I think you'll ...
Will My Book Waffle? (also, pls stop banning books)
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Get a (unwaffled) copy of my book → bit.ly/SortedPaperback Listen to my daily podcast, the Cool Stuff Ride Home → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1501544101 My debut book just turned three years old! To celebrate, I'm baptizing it on my waffle iron. Come for the waffled book. Stick around for the impromptu discussion about book bans and why we need to fight evil by reading books. 📕🔥 BANNED BOOK...
Having Long Hair As a Trans Guy
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Stick around until the second half for a (not-so) big reveal 😲 This video is about growing my hair out during the pandemic. But it's really about internalized transphobia and what happens when we project our own insecurities onto others. Get a copy of my book → bit.ly/SortedPaperback Listen to my daily podcast, the Cool Stuff Ride Home → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1501544101 More videos I ...
What Trans People Want Healthcare Professionals To Know feat. @pbsvitals
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What Trans People Want Healthcare Professionals To Know feat. @pbsvitals
Reacting To My Trans Coming Out Video
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Reacting To My Trans Coming Out Video
7 Years on Testosterone | FTM Transition
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7 Years on Testosterone | FTM Transition
Why I Haven't Been Posting
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Why I Haven't Been Posting
The Trans Tony Stark & More Trans Dudes From History, Vol. 2 #Transcestry
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The Trans Tony Stark & More Trans Dudes From History, Vol. 2 #Transcestry
Trans Dudes From History, Vol. 1 #Transcestry
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Trans Dudes From History, Vol. 1 #Transcestry
Will Rainbow Candies Waffle? #GiveWithPride
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Will Rainbow Candies Waffle? #GiveWithPride
Why I Still Believe In Pride Month (& an announcement!)
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Why I Still Believe In Pride Month (& an announcement!)
My One Issue With Masks
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My One Issue With Masks
Which Bathroom Is Worse? A Trans Guy's Perspective
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Which Bathroom Is Worse? A Trans Guy's Perspective
What If You Don't Like Your Results? | 5 Years Post-Top Surgery Q&A
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What If You Don't Like Your Results? | 5 Years Post-Top Surgery Q&A
A Weird Part of Transitioning As an Adult
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A Weird Part of Transitioning As an Adult
FTM Home Video Timeline | 30 Years In Transition
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FTM Home Video Timeline | 30 Years In Transition
Things I Can Do As a Guy That I Couldn't As a Girl
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Things I Can Do As a Guy That I Couldn't As a Girl
Things I Could Do As a Girl But Not As a Guy
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Things I Could Do As a Girl But Not As a Guy
Changes From 5 Years on Testosterone | Transition Update
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Changes From 5 Years on Testosterone | Transition Update
Will Spaghetti Waffle? | #StayHome Special
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Will Spaghetti Waffle? | #StayHome Special
Do I Regret Sharing Pre-Transition Photos?
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Do I Regret Sharing Pre-Transition Photos?
The End of Vlogmas // VLOGMAS #17
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The End of Vlogmas // VLOGMAS #17
The REAL Magic of Harry Potter // VLOGMAS #16
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The REAL Magic of Harry Potter // VLOGMAS #16
The Yule Ball Is Alive in Brooklyn // VLOGMAS #15
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The Yule Ball Is Alive in Brooklyn // VLOGMAS #15
Behind the Scenes of a Harry Potter Holiday Show // VLOGMAS #14
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Behind the Scenes of a Harry Potter Holiday Show // VLOGMAS #14
On the Road with Puppets and Wizards // VLOGMAS #13
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On the Road with Puppets and Wizards // VLOGMAS #13
Inside My Book Event in Boston // VLOGMAS #12
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Inside My Book Event in Boston // VLOGMAS #12
Am I Too Short To Be a Potter Puppet Pal? // VLOGMAS #11
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Am I Too Short To Be a Potter Puppet Pal? // VLOGMAS #11
An Honest Vlogmas Update // VLOGMAS #9
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An Honest Vlogmas Update // VLOGMAS #9

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Connorsedols2002
    @Connorsedols2002 23 години тому

    I am officially two years on T. And i just finished filling out the paperwork to change my legal name and gender and am going to file the paperwork this week when i get paid. I am also saving up for top surgery. One of the first youtube channels i watched about transitioning was yours. I feel so lucky to have gotten this far and it's because i had been able to see people who look like me transition, i think it gave me the confidence to take the first step, coming out, calling to set up an appointment at a gender clinic to start T, to now finally being able to find the paperwork and fill it out for a name change. Thank you for sharing your story and journey transitioning it helps so many people!

  • @IowaTower
    @IowaTower День тому

    Kind of a convoluted was to be a straight woman. It's cheaper the regular way.

  • @manchitas3531
    @manchitas3531 6 днів тому

    At 61, I am grateful that when I grew up a tomboyish girl none of this nonsense existed. Nobody had to mutilate or poison their natural bodies to conform to society's definitions of a gender.identity.

  • @maidenofmeme
    @maidenofmeme 8 днів тому

    neil is everywhere I go

  • @brody1216
    @brody1216 8 днів тому

    I waited three years to watch this video because I was afraid of being seen. Finally got to it today and wow. Definitely a feeling I've been struggling with!! I've been out for 4 years and I sometimes still feel closeted or seen as a different person when I'm around my siblings. They're supported but never asked questions. And so I think in a way, they overcompensate by treating me like a random cis man then by treating me like, well, me. On the other hand, it feels bizarre that I suddenly lose "little sister" privileges around my older sisters. I didn't get invited to their baby showers or bridal showers and it hurt! It's all very complicated hahah

  • @orangequeen1428
    @orangequeen1428 9 днів тому

    You look like dantdm

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 10 днів тому

    Don't ask me, ask yourself!

  • @mazzyraaymakers7908
    @mazzyraaymakers7908 11 днів тому

    I don't know if you're still reading the comments, but I just want to thank you for your videos. You are probably the first trans male youtuber I've ever watched and you have had a tremendous impact on my life as a person starting his medical transition at 24. Great to see another video from you.

  • @ShadowWolfVR
    @ShadowWolfVR 14 днів тому

    I'm so scared to even seevor try to figure out if I'm trans. 1. People suck 2. I don't want to try and be trans and then not be one. I feel like that's disrespectful. (Is that true?) 3. I think it's too late to even question it.

  • @Dynamic.Dylan24
    @Dynamic.Dylan24 15 днів тому

    Is it true that god won't let you into heaven if you're trans😭

  • @ThatEmoBixch
    @ThatEmoBixch 16 днів тому

    FTM: Hello! I’m Ash. When I was 11 I started having heavy gender disphora after hearing about trans people online. I had minor once before doing research on the trans community, but afterwards I realized that I might be transgender. I remember looking myself in the mirror, taking up my sports bra and suffocating my chest until the pressure made it hurt. I’ve always been seen as a “tomboy”. Wearing suits instead of dresses, hoodies, ripped jeans and more norm masculine clothes. Looking back at it, I was pretty much already aware I was trans from a younger age. I made my voice deeper too to try and sound male because “it made me comfortable”. But this didn’t come with A LOT of doubt and pressure. Crying, screaming, SH, mental breakdowns and much more. But now I’m here, 16 years old, still having gender disphoria, cut my hair, binded my chest and changed my name and pronouns. And I’ve never been happier in myself and my body. If you’re younger and doubting yourself even with all the signs and all the things making you feel male. Don’t try to fight it alone. There are hundreds of free online therapy courses for transmasc people. You’re not alone. Doubt doesn’t make you any less trans. Stay strong, kings! 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

  • @clubbe2004
    @clubbe2004 16 днів тому

    I think this is the most you video ever

  • @Chermax-sim
    @Chermax-sim 17 днів тому

    Is this Jesus?

  • @mateicimpan3791
    @mateicimpan3791 17 днів тому

    you helped me realize i was trans when i struggled with my gender identity, 4 years ago. i've just gotten my first T shot 2 days ago. I'll forever be thankful for your videos.

  • @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr
    @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr 17 днів тому

    Coolness.

  • @slowerpicker
    @slowerpicker 18 днів тому

    Dude, I can’t believe you got to ask Laura a question face to face and it wasn’t about her favorite Leatherman or green insulation.

  • @Zephix_LikesSallyFace
    @Zephix_LikesSallyFace 18 днів тому

    YOU LOOK LIKE WILL ROLAND OMG (No hate I absolutely love him :D)

  • @tinaann3323
    @tinaann3323 19 днів тому

    Hey, you wanted to be a guy. Serve your country

  • @american1476
    @american1476 20 днів тому

    this is the most white woman privilege shit ive ever seen i wonder if she boned the notary

  • @schmutzke6844
    @schmutzke6844 21 день тому

    I’m non-binary and I wanna have a breast reduction cause I don’t wanna ‚fully loose‘ them and I wanna have kids and try to breastfeed, but I also just want them to be gone. Every time I move just a little bit faster like walking down stairs and stuff I’m always thinking „can’t I just screw them off and give them to my boyfriend? He likes them but I don’t“ so yeah. The thing is that in Germany it gets paid for if you’re ftm trans (or other surgeries for mtf) but if you don’t identify as „one of the two existing genders“ you gotta pay it yourself. It’s more than 5.000€! I thought that I’d be able to buy a car with this but now I have to think about what’s more important for me: feeling comfortable in my own body or being able to get around by myself and not depending on someone to bring me to the train station and someone pick me back up in another city ._.

  • @lilghostantenna
    @lilghostantenna 22 дні тому

    thanks for masking on public transit, as someone who cannot access public indoor unmasked spaces, this was really encouraging to see. i legit almost cried. thanks for helping to make the world safer for us disabled trans guys out there <3

  • @anotherjunkie2
    @anotherjunkie2 22 дні тому

    But if the bio male does these things way more than others, it is why it is creepy not stereotypes.

  • @123Zara
    @123Zara 26 днів тому

    This nonsense is why I don't see doctors or medical professionals. I don't care what your reasoning is, I don't disclose I'm trans at ANY POINT because there are far too many people who use that information against me in some way shape or form. No thanks to half-assed medical care.

  • @Jay-wu8lr
    @Jay-wu8lr 26 днів тому

    Wow, this is the first video that captures my exact thoughts and feelings. Thanks so much!

  • @nicksmoljan49
    @nicksmoljan49 27 днів тому

    A trans man is a man an a trans woman is a woman

  • @nicksmoljan49
    @nicksmoljan49 27 днів тому

    One of the biggest things for you was making the mistake thinking your trans

  • @nicksmoljan49
    @nicksmoljan49 27 днів тому

    I literally see a woman acting like a dude

  • @bxbyoasis1182
    @bxbyoasis1182 27 днів тому

    I’m scared to come out as trans because if I do my boyfriend will break up with me and I’m scared I will be alone forever😅

  • @austenclayton7006
    @austenclayton7006 28 днів тому

    Your journey has inspired me so much and given me so much hope ❤ it means so much to see someone in the world who demonstrates that it is possible to live a happy fulfilled life as a trans person, especially someone with interests and hobbies similar to mine - seeing your content showed me that it was possible for me to live the life i wanted

  • @austenclayton7006
    @austenclayton7006 28 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 29 днів тому

    Years late to this party, this just popped up in my recommendations. We gave our kids non gendered names, partly just in case, partly inspired by a co-worker. One of them is really thankful for that 😂

  • @blisseferrari9405
    @blisseferrari9405 Місяць тому

    Promo'SM 😪

  • @user-ct4oq9yg3t
    @user-ct4oq9yg3t Місяць тому

    I just saw the NY neo-futurists like 2 weeks ago, on the birthday! It was amazing. You work with some amazing artists.

  • @diemitri6855
    @diemitri6855 Місяць тому

    I came out when I was 12 and I'm close to being 21 and I'm JUST now starting T (I started this week). So I already know the dynamics are gonna change and it's gonna be weird. Especially bc I have very young siblings and most of my family still sees me as a "confused girl". I've done a lot of thinking these past 8 years and I'm confident that medical transition is the best choice for me, but I'm still so scared to lose relationships with my family members, whom I love dearly. No matter what happens, I'll be okay. It's just not going to be fun.

  • @oliver2985
    @oliver2985 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I started hormones 6 days ago and it feels so good to see a guy thriving in the ways I want for myself too. It's so inspiring to see you living your truest self. Thank you!!!!!!

  • @Saf333
    @Saf333 Місяць тому

    My surgery won't be for like 2 years at least 😢

  • @daisyperfume
    @daisyperfume Місяць тому

    I love your voice

  • @shieldofthebear1784
    @shieldofthebear1784 Місяць тому

    As an older gay man from a very red state I watch your content and other trans content in order to be more understanding. I have so much respect for you and your journey. I do believe you're helping to save lives and help people be more comfortable with themselves. Thank you.

  • @shieldofthebear1784
    @shieldofthebear1784 Місяць тому

    Hope this doesn't sound rude. You make me wish I was 30 years younger. You're super cute Jackson.

  • @Mark-s747
    @Mark-s747 Місяць тому

    No way ! We will be having the same surgeon, getting mine soon hopefully!

  • @silenceming1946
    @silenceming1946 Місяць тому

    😭😭you was a beautiful girl😭😭,

  • @arynkauble7215
    @arynkauble7215 Місяць тому

    Hello! I’ve been following you and your story for about a year now. You’ve really helped answer a lot of questions and anxiety I had about transitioning. After months of working towards it; I finally got testosterone. My first dose was yesterday and I just wanted to say thank you so much. You’ve helped me so much and as I celebrate this, I’m so excited to celebrate you coming up to 10 years! I hope you have an amazing year

  • @alexrose20
    @alexrose20 Місяць тому

    This is one of my favorite videos on youtube ❤

  • @anderson-gb8rp
    @anderson-gb8rp Місяць тому

    No, you don't have more privileges as a man, you had that as a woman! Facepalm.

  • @HashimotoDatsu
    @HashimotoDatsu Місяць тому

    The message of this video is beautiful and it's cathartic to see you living in such an average yet unique way. I'm at a point where I've been going through ebs and flows of questioning if I'm a man or a woman, but rather than repress and continue, I'm starting to really write it down and figure it out. Maybe gender fluid? Idk, but your video should be all the proof anyone needs that everyone should be allowed to find and become their true selves. I'm going to be voting and fighting for these rights, even though I'm in my 30s and have never voted before. I doubt progress can actually be stopped, but I don't want it being slowed to a crawl thanks to an ignorant handful. Thank you for this video!

  • @LikeMike420
    @LikeMike420 Місяць тому

    I did grow an inch after starting T at 21 after being 5’6 for a decade so-

  • @Bananasuc
    @Bananasuc Місяць тому

    What does top surgery mean

  • @Foxcoon9703
    @Foxcoon9703 Місяць тому

    Your voice has gotten more masculine

  • @russm4391
    @russm4391 Місяць тому

    That maybe true for you but others regret transitioning and speak out actively against kids transitioning under 18.

  • @alvero795
    @alvero795 Місяць тому

    If someone asks you for your unshaved legs, just grunt "I'M A F*CKING BEAR" and roar. They'll understand