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The Jo Ellis Effect

Jo Ellis is what happens when a Black Hawk pilot, a homeschooled Christian kid, a trans woman, and a stand-up comic walk into the same person.A 16-year Army combat vet who is being discharged because of President Trump's Trans military ban.

Podcast · By Jo Ellis · English · Official site

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Aug 15, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 15, 2026

    Why I Disagree With the Trans Community on These 4 Issues (opens the original)

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    In this episode of The Jo Ellis Effect, I lay out four positions I hold on transgender issues that tend to upset people on both sides: trans women in women's sports, whether gender dysphoria is a mental illness, whether trans women are the same as women, and medical gender-affirming care for minors.These are my views as they stand today. I'm open to changing my mind when better evidence or arguments come along, but I also don't think being trans requires me to agree with every position associate

  2. Episode · Jul 14, 2026

    Robert Kelly & Big Jay Oakerson Talked About Me... Here's What Happened | EP16 (opens the original)

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    Robert Kelly unexpectedly talked about me on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson... and it turned into one of the coolest moments of my comedy career.In this episode, I react to the SiriusXM segment, talk about meeting Robert Kelly after his Austin show, and explain why I've chosen comedy as my way of telling the story of trans military service.I also share updates on:• Robert Kelly & Big Jay Oakerson's comments about me• Why I defended Tony Hinchcliffe and Kill Tony• The Daily Stoic podcast with

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