Totally Trans Podcast Network
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn 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
Talkin' Nerd Stuff with Faati the Street
September 10, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBHear us talk about the "CalArts" style of animation and other nerdy tidbits from our Gravity Falls episode! Support the show
Dipper from "Gravity Falls" is a Transmasc Ghosthunter
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBIn this episode, very special guest Faati the Street (@faatithestreet) tells Katie (@katieofthelake) and Henry (@punkgroucho) why Dipper from "Gravity Falls" is totally a trans dude. Check out Faati's Gayest Episode Ever ep here. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic All clips are protected under fair use and our theme was Action Epic Cinematic Victory by Zakhar Valaha which we got on Pixabay ...
Tranimorphs
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode, Katie (@katieofthelake) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada-Rhodes (@the_ada_rhodes) why she thinks Tobias from Animorphs is Totally Trans. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch RedBubble and TeePublic All clips are protected under fair use and our theme was Action Epic Cinematic Victory by Zakhar Valaha which we got on Pixabay Support the show
Getting to Know Trans Voices: Julia Ftacek
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBWhile we are on summer break we are going to release some bonus content. Sign up on our Patreon to get all of our bonus episodes when they are released and lots of other great benefits. In our first installment of our Totally Trans Patreon Bonus Podcast, Getting to Know Trans Voices, Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) talked with Season 2 Episode 1 guest Julia Ftacek (she/her) about her life and her career in academia. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content ...
State of The Pod, Season 2
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHenry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about the last season, announce their new co-host, and talk about the plans for the next couple months. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans Support the show
Talking about Prison Abolition with Dominique Morgan, Executive Director of Black and Pink
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) talks with Dominique Morgan (@TheDominiqueM), the Executive Director of Black and Pink about the history, prison abolition, and mutual aid work of Black and Pink. Find more information about the penpal program on Black & Pink's website Help by donating to Black & Pink Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected un...
The Dean's GenDean IDeantity
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why he thinks The Dean from Community is Totally Trans. Check out Drew's Simpson's supercut And here is an article Henry wrote about it Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which w...
Wolverine and the eX-Men with guest Rev. Remington Johnson
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, special guest Rev. Remington Johnson tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why she thinks Hugh Jackman's Wolverine from the X-Men films is totally trans. Learn more about the Tenacious Unicorn Ranch and follow them on Twitter @TenaciousRanch Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are prot...
Hamlet is a Gay Trans Jerk
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why he thinks that Shakespeares Hamlet is totally trans. You can watch the 1921 Version of Hamlet here (you can turn on English subtitles) Be our Co-host Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight...
Bicentennial Trans Man
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) why she thinks that Andrew Martin from Bicentennial Man is totally trans. Be our Co-host Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay. Support the show
Ferris Bueller Friend Cameron is Trans and Depressed
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn this episode, special guest Julian K. Jarboe (@JulianKJarboe) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think Cameron from Ferris Bueller's day off is totally trans and then they all got really off-topic and talked about teen movies and gender for two hours. Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips a...
Ferris Bueller Friend Cameron is Trans and Depressed, with guest Julian K. Jarboe
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this episode, special guest Julian K. Jarboe (@JulianKJarboe) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think Cameron from Ferris Bueller's day off is totally trans and then they all got really off-topic and talked about teen movies and gender for two hours. Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips a...
I Identify as a Party Executive: the Spuds Mackenzie Story, with guest Dee Twenty
April 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode, special guest Mx Dee Twenty (@mxdeetwenty + @adcreeps) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think the party executive and dean of partyology Spuds MacKenzie is totally trans. Important Links The Dick Clark Interview The Other Media we Reviewed and Discussed The AdCreeps Episode about Spuds MacKenzie Directions to apply for the Co-Host Position Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our...
My Life in Pink, Blue, and White
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why he thinks that Ludo from the 1997 film Ma Vie En Rose is totally trans. Ma Vie En Rose is currently available to rent digitally in various places and potentially available from your public library! If you want to be our co-host, please follow these directions to apply. If you have questions please reach out to us on Twitter by DMing @totallytranspod. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https:...
Who Wants to Be Our Co-host?
April 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBPlease follow these directions to apply for the position. If you have questions please reach out to us on Twitter by DMing @totallytranspod. We are so excited to hear you! Support the show
Notes on "Notes Towards a Trans Speed Racer" with guest Jay Edidin
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, special guest Jay Edidin (@NotLasers + @XPlaintheXmen) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why he thinks Speed Racer from the Wachowski Sister's 2008 Speed Racer is totally trans. Citations Notes Towards a Trans Speed Racer Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Order Jay's "Marvel Snapshots Cyclops" from Books with Pictures or your local comic book shop. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch ...
A Literally Trans Literary Review of Detransition, Baby
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBCN: This book deals with transmisogynistic violence, suicide, miscarriages, and all sorts of heavy shit In this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) talk about Torrey Peters' new book Detransition, Baby. We start with a relatively short review and then have a very in-depth discussion. Detransition, Baby is currently available from your local book store. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch http...
Marceline The Vampire Queen Wants "The Operation", with Guest Mia Moore Marchant
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, special guest Mia Moore Marchant (@stoptweetingmia + @CoolestTrans) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why she thinks Marceline the Vampire Queen from Cartoon Network's Adventure Time is totally trans. Check out our annotated watchlist here Adventure Time is currently on HBO Max. Citations Susan Styker's My Words to Victor Frankenstein above the Village of Chamounix Anson Kock-Rein "Monster" in Trans Studies Quarterly Volume 1 Ana Valen's article "Trans...
A Rerun of The Golden Girls and Ada goes on Gayest Episode Ever
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBCN: This episode discusses a LOT of transmisogyny Listen to Gayest Episode Ever In this episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) about Phyl Petrillo from the Golden Girls and the episode where she realized the Golden Girls would probably hate her. You can find The Golden Girls on Hulu Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under f...
The Delicious Trans Villainy of Ratigan
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why he thinks that Ratigan from the 1986 Disney film The Great Mouse Detective is totally trans. The Great Mouse Detective is currently available on Disney+ Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay. ...
Gulliver's Body, Gulliver's Self with guest Julia Ftacek
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn the first episode of season 2, special guest Julia Ftacek (@JuliaFtacek) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why she thinks that Jonathan Swift's 1726 book Gulliver's Travels is totally trans. Gulliver's Travels can be found at your local library. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans All clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight...
Henry Goes on Gayest Episode Ever
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBTotally Trans Co-Host Henry Giardina goes on Gayest Episode Ever with Drew G Mackie and Glen Lakin The Golden Girls is beloved by many in the queer community, and for good reason, but the series is not batting a thousand when it comes to LGBT representation. This third season episode features a character who may just be the first trans man character on American TV. It’s… not great, but not wholly a disaster, and writer Henry Giardina is here to offer the perspective of a GG newbie. Listen ...
Who the Heck is Ada-Rhodes Short?
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this season break episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) tells co-host Henry (@punkgroucho) about her life and work. We return for Season 2 on March 22nd. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch on https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans Support the show
Who the Heck is Henry Giardina?
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this season break episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells co-host Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) about their life and work. We return for Season 2 on March 22nd. Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch on https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans Support the show
Totally Trans in the Twilight Zone with guest Ava Smartt
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tells and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) and special guest Ava Smartt (Instagram @msavasmartt) why he thinks that Alicia from the 1959 Twilight Zone Episode "The Lonely" is totally trans. Content Notice this episode contains discusses violence towards trans women and domestic violence. The Twilight Zone is currently available on Netflix Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans Buy our merch https://www.te...
Tyler Durden Doesn't Want to Die Without Any (Top Surgery) Scars
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tell Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they thinks that The Narrator from Fight Club is totally trans. You can currently find Fight Club wherever Movies are Sold Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans All clips are protected under fair use and our music this week was "Stylish Action Energetic Indie Rock" by Timmoor which is royalty free on Pixabay Support the show
That time the Golden Girls were Totally Transphobic
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBCN: This episode discusses a LOT of transmisogyny In this episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) about Phyl Petrillo from the Golden Girls and the episode where she realized the Golden Girls would probably hate her. You can find The Golden Girls on Hulu Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans All clips are protected under fair use and our music this week was "I'm Still Here" by Clive Romney which is royalty-fr...
Lance from Sex Drive is totally an Egg! Guest: Ava Smartt
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode special guest Ava Smartt (Instagram @msavasmartt) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think that Lance from the 2008 raunchy teen comedy Sex Drive is totally trans. Content Notice this episode contains a lot of profanity and lots of older queer people casually using the words D*ke and F*gg*t and contains some really inappropriate clips from Sex Drive. Sex Drive (2008) is currently available on Netflix Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bon...
Yentl is a Trans Twink Chavruta
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho) tell Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they thinks that the Anshel/Yentl from Yentl the Yeshiva Boy by Isaac Bashevis Singer is totally trans. You can find Yentle the Yeshiva Boy on the website for Commentary Magazine where is was originally published in 1962 or at used bookstores or library's if you are lucky Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans All clips are protected under fair use and our music ...
Holly Golightly is an E-Girl T-Girl
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBCN: This episode discusses the childhood sexual abuse of one of the characters 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's reproductive labor https://bit.ly/38U5OVq Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patr...
Peter Pan is on Puberty Blockers! Guest: Florence Ashley
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode special guest Florence Ashley (@ButNotTheCity) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think that Peter Pan is totally trans in part 3 of our 3 part Disney mini-series. Content Notice for this Episode: Peter Pan is an incredibly racist film and includes negative depictions of indigenous people. Peter Pan (1953) is currently available on Disney+ Here is a link to Mermaids UK https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus c...
Peter Pan is on Puberty Blockers
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode special guest Florence Ashley (@ButNotTheCity) tells Henry (@punkgroucho) and Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think that Peter Pan is totally trans in part 3 of our 3 part Disney mini-series. Content Notice for this Episode: Peter Pan is an incredibly racist film and includes negative depictions of indigenous people. Peter Pan (1953) is currently available on Disney+ Here is a link to Mermaids UK https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus c...
Pinocchio is a Trans Boy
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode Henry (@punkgroucho) tells Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) why they think that Pinnochio is totally trans in part 2 of our 3 part Disney mini-series. Pinocchio (1940) is currently available on Disney+ Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspod Get bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytrans All clips are protected under fair use and our music this week was "You and Stars" by Nadia Cripps which is royalty free of Pixabay Support the show
Ariel from the Little Mermaid is a Trans Girl
December 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn our extra-long premiere episode, Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) explains to Henry (@punkgroucho) why she thinks Ariel from the Little Mermaid is Totally Trans. This is the first in our three-part mini-series searching for trans themes in Disney films. The Little Mermaid (1989) is currently available on Disney+ All quotes are used under fair use, and all music is royalty-free and was found on Pixabay. Support the show
Introducing Totally Trans: Searching for the Trans Canon
December 05, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBIn this new podcast from writer, critic, and trans guy Henry Giardina (he/they) and activist, engineering academic, and trans woman Ada-Rhodes Short (she/her), they search for the trans canon by discussing canonically non-trans characters in film, TV, and literature. Twitter & Instagram: @totallytranspod Support the show