The Rainbow Connection

Allison Hadley
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When seeking to be entertained, people naturally seek out representations in media that we identify with - we want to see ourselves in the stories we love. There are some fandoms and realms that especially connect with queer and trans Albertans. These stories let us know that we too can go to the stars, or travel through time, or meet with fellow adventurers in a tavern, before a dangerous quest. Edmonton's own Allison Hadley goes in depth with local community members to learn more.

Season 1

  1. Horror as Representation

    Episode 1

    Horror as Representation

    Allison talks with local horror scholar of screams, Brittany Rudyck about sapphic vampires, all-girl schools and less than ideal summer camp experiences. When viewing horror movies through a queer lense, it can feel like not only an escape from daily life, but also an opportunity to find yourself.

    1h 11m
  2. The Real Dungeon Was in Our Hearts, All Along

    Episode 2

    The Real Dungeon Was in Our Hearts, All Along

    Noah Greenwood and Alison Czarnietzki talk about finding yourself, finding love, building community, and raising children within the realm of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game

    49 min
  3. Did You Just Assume the Pronouns of They Who Have the Ring?

    Episode 3

    Did You Just Assume the Pronouns of They Who Have the Ring?

    Allison is joined by Zanne Klingenberg and Katherine the Boneless to discuss the hobbit model of masculinity and defeating your inner Grima Wormtongue. Bag End's a queer place, and its folk are queerer.

    59 min
  4. Wrestling With Identity

    Episode 4

    Wrestling With Identity

    Allison explores the colourful world of professional wrestling, with guests Corina Dransutavicius and Shanni Pinkerton from Edmonton's SorryNotSorry Improv! They discuss representation through the years, from the problematic to the empowering, as well as the pagentry, dramatic storylines and oily attractive people who have captured their hearts and minds.

    1h 13m
  5. Gotta Catch 'em All!

    Episode 5

    Gotta Catch 'em All!

    Kelso and Grand Masala join Allison in the studio to talk about Machamp, Chicorita, Pokemon genders and that one time there was a hidden transgender trainer. We might not catch 'em all, but we caught as many as we could in 60 minutes.

    1 hr
  6. A (Star) Trek of Self Discovery

    Episode 6

    A (Star) Trek of Self Discovery

    Join Allison and guest Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw as they discuss fully automated luxury gay space communism, or as it is known in the common tongue - Star Trek. Gay lizards, timeless sapphic relationships, transgender worms - it's all here, in space! Note: We realized after filming that we totally forgot to mention Picard and the wonderful sapphic relationship between Raffi and Seven - legit one of the best parts of the series!

    1h 27m
  7. Fighting For Love and Justice

    Episode 7

    Fighting For Love and Justice

    Allison sits down with Tess Chappell and Jennie to discuss Sailor Moon, and the difficulties that go along with coming of age while you are expected to save the universe.

    1h 5m
  8. Of Tabletop and Tablebottoms

    Episode 8

    Of Tabletop and Tablebottoms

    Join Allison, with guests Sylvia Dougles and Kaia Heroux as they talk about tabeltop boardgames as learning and community building tools. The panel discusses why so many queer and trans people are drawn to boardgames, and how hard it can be to resist putting richly textured game pieces in your mouth.

    1h 1m
  • 8 Episodes

About

When seeking to be entertained, people naturally seek out representations in media that we identify with - we want to see ourselves in the stories we love. There are some fandoms and realms that especially connect with queer and trans Albertans. These stories let us know that we too can go to the stars, or travel through time, or meet with fellow adventurers in a tavern, before a dangerous quest. Edmonton's own Allison Hadley goes in depth with local community members to learn more.

Information

  • Creator
    Allison Hadley
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Allison Hadley 2025
  • Show Website
    The Rainbow Connection