138 episodes

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

Totally Trans Podcast Network Katie Coleman, Henry Giardina, and Ada-Rhodes Short

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 62 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

    The People's Joker

    The People's Joker

    So it's been awhile since this had been out now, but here's a few words about Vera Drew's fantastic movie, and probably a bit too much about Katie's early gender experimentation 🤷🏻‍♀️Support the Show.

    • 13 min
    Discussing Lament for Susan

    Discussing Lament for Susan

    Join Ada (the_ada_rhodes), Katie (@katieofthelake) and Henry (@punkgroucho, @spaldinggay) as they chat about Henry's Susan Taubes episode. Discussed: dissociation, disembodiment, and the wish to be free of all bodies and genders!Support the Show.

    • 33 min
    Lament for Susan

    Lament for Susan

    In this episode, Henry (@punkgroucho, Spalding Gay on TikTok) discusses the work of the late feminist writer Susan Taubes.Support the Show.

    • 10 min
    Getting to Know Trans Voices: Scott Niswander

    Getting to Know Trans Voices: Scott Niswander

    Ada (@the_ada_rhodes) chats with agender YouTuber Scott Niswander! (@scottniswander.) Discussed: Aliens, Ancient Aliens (the show) X-Men, and Ada's Magneto helmet!Support the Show.

    • 31 min
    Discussing Eggs of the Past

    Discussing Eggs of the Past

    In this episode, Ada, Katie, and Henry discuss last weeks episodeCheck out SplendorQueerGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our old merch RedBubble and TeePublic Support the Show.

    • 29 min
    How do we interpret trans eggs of the past?

    How do we interpret trans eggs of the past?

    In this minisode, Henry (@punkgroucho, @henrygiardina on TikTok) discusses the very eggy writings of Denton Welch and looks into the @LilyTino Kurt Cobain controversy. When trans figures of the past tell us who they are, we do we have such a hard time believing them? Support the Show.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
62 Ratings

62 Ratings

amber t girl ,

Love this show

Love listening to them and it gets me to think of my favorite show and movies in a different light. Keep up the awesome work love amber

Alyssa Rhode Island ,

AWESOME! Lots of Fun!

This show is Awesome! Lots of fun! I laugh a lot! And super thoughtful and heartfelt. The hosts are all super smart and insightful. There’s nothing quite like this show, I Iove it. It’s great to have a show I can truly relate to.

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Good

I loved this. I didn’t think I would reading the description, but I’m so glad I listened anyways. They hooked me within the first minute

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