
Totally Trans Podcast Network
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
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2021 • 2min
Who Wants to Be Our Co-host?
Please 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

Apr 12, 2021 • 52min
Notes on "Notes Towards a Trans Speed Racer" with guest Jay Edidin
In 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.CitationsNotes Towards a Trans Speed RacerJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenOrder Jay's "Marvel Snapshots Cyclops" from Books with Pictures or your local comic book shop.Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-transAll clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay.Support the show

Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 53min
A Literally Trans Literary Review of Detransition, Baby
CN: This book deals with transmisogynistic violence, suicide, miscarriages, and all sorts of heavy shitIn 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 @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-transAll clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay.Support the show

Mar 29, 2021 • 56min
Marceline The Vampire Queen Wants "The Operation", with Guest Mia Moore Marchant
In 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.CitationsSusan Styker's My Words to Victor Frankenstein above the Village of ChamounixAnson Kock-Rein "Monster" in Trans Studies Quarterly Volume 1Ana Valen's article "Trans/Sex: Inside the queer fascination with monster porn" Follow us on Twitter @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-transAll clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay.Support the show

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 1min
A Rerun of The Golden Girls and Ada goes on Gayest Episode Ever
CN: 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 HuluFollow us on Twitter @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-transAll clips are protected under fair use and our music this week was "I'm Still Here" by Clive Romney which is royalty-free on PixabaySupport the show

Mar 22, 2021 • 51min
The Delicious Trans Villainy of Ratigan
In 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 @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy 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

Mar 15, 2021 • 56min
Gulliver's Body, Gulliver's Self with guest Julia Ftacek
In 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 @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-transAll clips are protected under fair use and our theme song is Moonlight by Nielizas which we found on Pixabay.Support the show

Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 50min
Henry Goes on Gayest Episode Ever
Totally Trans Co-Host Henry Giardina goes on Gayest Episode Ever with Drew G Mackie and Glen LakinThe 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 to our previous Golden Girls episodes:Glen Writes a Golden Girls (a.k.a. “Vince Meat”)The Golden Girls Had a Gay Live-In CookBlache’s Homo Brother Wants to Get Gay MarriedBlanche’s Brother Is a HomoDorothy’s Friend Is a LesbianSubscribe to Henry’s newsletter, Less Art. Read Henry’s NewNowNext piece where he interviews Glen and Drew. And here is the Mary Ann Doane article Henry mentions.If you are a big Golden Girls fan, check out Jim Colucci’s book on every episode of the show, Golden Girls Forever. But also here is Drew’s interview with the Golden Girls writers.Subscribe to Katherine’s food history podcast Smart Mouth and hear Drew’s episode next week, where he talks all about egg nog, the noggiest holiday drink ever.Listen to Double Threat’s Halloween special with Butch Patrick. But also listen to Julie Klausner’s episode of Good One, where she goes in depth about a single pussy joke.This episode’s outro track is “Around My Dream” by Silver Pozzoli: Apple Music • Amazon Music • SpotifySupport the show

Mar 1, 2021 • 59min
Who the Heck is Ada-Rhodes Short?
In 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 @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch on https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans Support the show

Feb 22, 2021 • 54min
Who the Heck is Henry Giardina?
In 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 @totallytranspodGet bonus content on https://www.patreon.com/totallytransBuy our merch on https://www.teepublic.com/user/totally-trans Support the show