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Totally Trans Podcast Network

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings

In the networks flagship show Searching for the Trans Canon, hosts Katie Coleman (playwright, composer, queer trans woman she/her @katieofthelake), Ada-Rhodes Short (activist, engineering academic, and queer trans woman She/her @the_ada_rhodes) and Henry Giardina (writer, critic, trans guy. He/they @punkgroucho) discuss finding trans representation in film, tv, and literature. Twitter & Instagram: @totallytranspod

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Episodes

Katie and Ada Discuss Apayauq (the documentary, not the woman)

January 15, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake),   and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about the short doc Apayauq. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

MVT Apayauq

January 08, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In this Most Valuable Teammate interview, Ada talks with Apayauq, who is the first trans woman to complete the Iditarod and the subject of an LA Times Documentary. We talked about what sports we loved to play and love to watch. Back us on Patreon Check out SplendorQueer Support the show

Just Try, Do Your Best (Our Favorite Media of 2023)

January 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

All four co-hosts sit down and talk about their favorite media from 2023. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic  BlueSky Codes bsky-social-6xcls-4x5mj  bsky-social-jkwbv-eduor  bsky-social-i64g3-23feq  bsky-social-4psng-xsnkp Support the show

Ghosts of Genders Past, Present, and Future (A New Annual Tradition!)

December 24, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this Holiday Special, Katie (@katieofthelake) tells Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) and Henry Giardina (@punkgroucho) tell you the Totally Trans story of the Ghosts of Gender Past, Present, and Future and then talk about what is trans about a Christmas Carol. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

We Watched the Daily Wire's Transphobic Sports Movie "Lady Ballers" So You Don't Have To

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake),   and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about lady ballers. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic  Support the show

Henry and Ada talk about Holly Golightly and Trancestors

December 04, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

CN: This episode discusses the childhood sexual abuse of one of the characters Henry and Ada talk about Breakfast at Tiffanys and how their relationships to it and gender and the past have changed in the past three years. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic  Support the show

Revisiting the Original E-Girl T-Girl Part 1

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

CN: This episode discusses the childhood sexual abuse of one of the characters  This episode originally aired in January of 2021 but we will be revisiting it and discussing it next week with new eyes.  In this episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) why she thinks that the entire book Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote is totally trans. You can find Breakfast at Tiffany's at your Local Library or Bookstore  Check out Avery Rose's great Twitter thread of trans women...

Cursed Attack Helicopter Hotspring

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake),   Jaq (@were_wife) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about Revolutionary Girl Utena. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic  Support the show

Thirsty Sword Butches

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

In this episode, Jaq (@were_wife) talks about the Revolutionary Girl Utena, and the current hostile environment we find ourselves in. Next week a longe discussion of this episode, please post questions and comments on Discord. Back us on Patreon Check out SplendorQueer Support the show

Spooky Chat

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Ostensibly, the gang (Katie, Henry and Jaq) talk about Carnival of Souls, but it's mostly a ramble about horror movies we saw too young, men being 6'5", and what scares us the most! Back us on Patreon Check out SplendorQueer Support the show Support the show

Misogyny Carousel is the Worst Ride at the Carnival of Souls

October 15, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

Katie (@katieofthelake) talks about the 1962 movie Carnival of Souls, and how sometimes it's only after seeing something horrific you can see yourself in the mirror? It's spooky!  Back us on Patreon Check out SplendorQueer Support the show Support the show

MVT Chris Mosier

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this Most Valuable Teammate interview, Ada talks with Chris Mosier, who is a competitive triathlete, duathlete, racewalker, and activist who has worked to change the Olympic policy for trans athletes. We talked about what sports we loved to play and love to watch. You can learn more about Chris' work at TransAthlete.com and you should check out Athletes Unlimited. Back us on Patreon Check out SplendorQueer Support the show

Issue 1 of the Totally Trans Zine is on Patreon Now

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

We made a tiny art zine to collect the episodes we've been making lately. You can access a printable version through Patreon. We are exited about how the relaunch is going and are looking forward to hearing what you think on Discord. Support the show

Good Luck Finding Your Fairy Family, Discussing True Blood

September 18, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

 In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake),  Henry Giardina (@punkgroucho) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about True Blood. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic  Support the show

The Fangs go Sinky

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MB

On this minisode, Katie (@katieofthelake) talks about early transition cringe, a bit about Taylor Swift, and the Baby Vampire Jessica from True Blood.  Support the show

Discussing Star Trek and Trans Identity

September 04, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, Jacqueline Clyde (@were_wife), and Katie (@katieofthelake) talk about start trek  Check out SplendorQueer Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

Through Hardship, to the Stars

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MB

In this Transmissions from Another Earth Minisode, Jaq (@were_wife) talks about the 2023 television show Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and the current hostile environment we find ourselves in. Next week a longe discussion of this episode! Support the show

Discussing Superman

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about Ada's audio essay You Will Believe a Woman Can Fly and their personal relationships with Superman. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic The music is Nostalgia by BoDleasons on Pixabay  Support the show

You Will Believe a Woman Can Fly

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In this Searching for the Trans Canon episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) talks about her personal relationship with Superman, alienation, self-sacrifice, and finding self-love. Back us on Patreon Buy our Merch and Ada's art at SplendorQueer.com/Shop Music is Uncentain Fanfare by  malictusmusic on Pixabay Support the show

Hi Barbie!

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about the Barbie Movie. Check out SplendorQueer Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

Sir Goodick and Mommy Racism

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode, Jacqueline Clyde (@were_wife), Katie (@katieofthelake),  and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about Nimona . Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

Cybernetic Muscle Mommy Warlords

July 10, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about silk production, Sleepaway Camp, and Cybernetic Muscle Mommy Warlord aspirations. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengthens Me

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

In this episode, Jacqueline Clyde (@were_wife), Katie (@katieofthelake),  and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about Dungeons and Dragons, role playing, and bizarre Christian children's media . Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

Looks Like Candy Smells Like Blood

June 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

In this episode, Jacqueline Clyde (@Barbari_anna), Katie (@katieofthelake),  and Henry (@punkgroucho) talk about something? I don't know. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show

Parasocial Relationship with Fucking Your Girlfriend

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode, Jacqueline Clyde (@Barbari_anna), Katie (@katieofthelake),  and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about The Spiderverse, comic books, and The Ultimatum. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the show Support the show

Transmissions from Another Earth Mini: Sera, Queen of My Heart

May 07, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MB

In this TFAE Minisode, Jaqs (@were_wife) talks transgender comic book characters and her (tongue in cheek) undying hatred for Brian Michael Bendis Support the show

Transmissions from Another Earth Mini: Mustachioed Doll

April 30, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Jaqs (@were_wife) discusses theater, homoerotic subtext and giant robots in this minisode about Turn A Gundam. Support the show

Trantendo

April 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Katie (@katieofthelake), Henry (@punkgroucho) and Jaq (@were_wife) are joined by video game scholar Teddy Pozo to discuss the inherent transness of the Nintendo Extended Universe! Do toads have gender? Did Wario opt for no-nipple top surgery? Are there any "wa" girls? And most importantly, was Henry's childhood Dogtooth? Visit Teddy's website Read Teddy's comic Support the show

Transmissions from Another Earth Mini: Bridget

April 10, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

Jaq (@were_wife) discusses trans icon Bridget from Guilty Gear, a bit of tasteless internet history, and coming out in the South in this Minisode. Support the show

Transmissions from Another Earth Mini: POISON

April 03, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

In this minisode, Jaq (@were_wife) kicks off a new era for TFAE and dives into the character Poison from the Final Fight and Street Fighter video game series.  Support the show

Ninotchka, or, Being Trans During a Genocide

March 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Katie and Henry talk about the Ernst Lubitsch classic Ninotchka. On this wild and crazy episode, we cover Greta Garbo's queerness, Russian stereotypes, gun culture, the anti-trans genocide happening in America, and more! Support the show

We Need to Talk about M3gan

March 19, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Not searching for the canon this week, this is Katie (@katieofthelake) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes)having a (very) meandering conversation about the 2023 horror film M3gan. Robots, children, and the joy of seeing things in movie theatres! Support the show

Getting to Know Trans Voices: Jaclyn Moore

March 12, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

TV Writer, Producer and Showrunner @JaclynPMoore (Dear White People, Queer as Folk) talks to Ada-Rhodes and Katie about television, writing autobiographically, and Ada's Fastball Special. Support the show

Outrageous! is Outrageously Trans

March 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Katie and Henry are joined by special guest Rabia of Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast to discuss the 1977 Richard Benner film Outrageous! starring female impressionist Craig Russell. Follow Rabia and listen to Suddenly! Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

Rock Hudson, Seconds, and Trans Paranoia

February 26, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Katie and Henry are joined by cartoonist Jett Allen to discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 paranoid horror film Seconds. Follow Jett and subscribe to his newsletter! Read Jett's comic on Rock Hudson. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

Those Clocky Moopets

February 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and none about rainbow-colored Studebakers? Join Katie, Henry and Ada as they discuss what makes the original Muppet Movie (1979) as well as the 2011 Muppet Movie and the Extended Muppets Universe so very, very trans.   Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show Support the show

Getting to Know Trans Voices: Stacy Cay

February 12, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Comedian, Model, and Twitter firebrand Stacy Cay(@Stacycayslays) talks with Ada-Rhodes and Katie about comedy, getting dogpiled, Bo Burnham, and being hot professionally.  Support the show

"A Chorus Line" is a Coke-Fueled Trans Masterpiece

February 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

The theatah, the THEATAH! Katie and Henry are joined by DL Turnbull (@darby2u) of Misfit Toys Productions to discuss the 1975 Michael Bennett/Marvin Hamlisch musical "A Chorus Line." Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show Support the show

Saul/Slippin' Jimmy/Gene Takavic are All Trans

January 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

You didn't expect our season premiere to be about transness in the Breaking Bad universe, did you? (Maybe you did.) Listen to Katie and Henry talk to Andrea Rovenski (@AndreaRovenski) discuss the transness of Saul aka Jimmy McGill, who has the worst TERF brother ever. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

Ghosts of Genders Past, Present, and Future

December 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

In this Holiday Special, Katie (@katieofthelake) tells Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) and Henry Giardina (@punkgroucho) tell you the Totally Trans story of the Ghosts of Gender Past, Present, and Future and then talk about what is trans about a Christmas Carol. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show Support the show

Calamity Jane

November 07, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MB

Why are "unconventional women" forced to undergo gender reform in so many movies? Henry investigates. Read Tom Gunning's "The Cinema of Attraction" Watch "Secret Love" Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

The Wolf Man

October 31, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MB

It's the spooOOOooooky season folks-- it's time to talk about body hair and masculinity. Watch The Wolf Man Read "Man Alive" Music: Sinister Night / Halloween Trap Hip Hop Music by SoulProd Music Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

The Chocolate Soldier

October 24, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

A trans textual George Bernhard Shaw fan fiction that criticizes masculinity? From 1908? Sign me up. Henry talks about the pleasures of the operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" Listen to the full 1950s cast recording. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show Support the show

OSH -- Eleanor Rykener

October 21, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

Katie talks about 14th century sex worker Eleanor Rykener and the tiny glimpse we get into medieval queer life based on one single court document. Sources: "Calling [Herself] Eleanor" Gender Labor and Becoming a Woman in the Rykener Case by Kadin Henningsen. The Trial and Travels of Eleanor Rykener by Liane D. Gallant. <<storymaps.arcgis.com>> "Ut cum muliere" A Male Transvestite Prostitute in Fourteenth Century London--Premodern Sexualites by Ruth  Karras & David Boyd "[redacted] / El...

The Old Maid

October 17, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MB

A lesbian playwright (and one of Greta Garbo's girlfriends) wrote an extremely queer, trans play based on an Edith Wharton novel in the 30s. And then, Bette Davis got involved. Watch The Old Maid More on Camille and Zoe Atkins Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Music used: Carried by the Wind by Bluemont Score Support the show

Leonardo

October 10, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

The weird tale of the Salvator Mundi, aka the "Male Mona Lisa", and its possibly trans creator. Watch "The Lost Leonardo" Is the Mona Lisa a self portrait? More on the Gnostic Gospels Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Music used: Cinematic Cello by Lexin Music Support the show

Leonardo

October 10, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

The weird tale of the Salvator Mundi, aka the "Male Mona Lisa", and its possibly trans creator. Watch "The Lost Leonardo" Is the Mona Lisa a self portrait? More on the Gnostic Gospels Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Music used: Cinematic Cello by Lexin Music Support the show

OSH: Saint Agatha, Who is Extremely Online

October 05, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

In this episode of "Our Sacred History," Henry talks about the patron saint of sh*tposting, Saint Agatha. Source: Allen J. Frantzen's "When Women Aren't Enough" (lol) Music used: "Asuras" by Digital Mind Project Francisco de Zurbarán's Saint Agatha Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

OSH: Saint Agatha, Who is Extremely Online

October 05, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

In this episode of "Our Sacred History," Henry talks about the patron saint of sh*tposting, Saint Agatha. Source: Allen J. Frantzen's "When Women Aren't Enough" (lol) Music used: "Asuras" by Digital Mind Project Francisco de Zurbarán's Saint Agatha Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble Support the show

OSH: Reed Erickson

September 30, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MB

In this episode of Our Sacred History, Katie Coleman (@katieofthelake) talks about philanthropist and big cat enthusiast Reed Erickson. Sources: Devor, Aaron. "Reed Erickson and The Erickson Educational Foundation"--University of Victoria, CA Devor, Aaron. "Reed Erickson and the Beginnings of HBIGDA" --Didn't notice before I recorded, but this guy is clearly the expert on Erickson, virtually all the papers I could find are the same author--K80 Support the show

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