Trans Cinematic Universe Podcast

Jonathan and guest Eliot Glazer deep dive the straightest film ever done on the TCU: "The Worst Person in the World." They talk about Julie's haircuts, Julie's boyfriends and the real worst person in the world, Julie's Dad! It's another very special episode of the Trans Cinematic Universe.

Jonathan and guest Adriana Papaleo take a cinematic adventure into Queer Jolie by way of "Foxfire." They talk about hair, what could have been between Angelina Jolie and Jenny Shimizu, 90's female-centric films and the queer people they influenced. 

Jonathan and guest Tilly Bridges return to the Matrix! It's "The Matrix Reloaded," y'all! In celebration of the recent release of Tilly's new book, "Begin Transmission," they explore the trans allegory of this iconic sequel and the franchise in its entirety.

Tilly Bridges: @heckyeahtillybridges

Jonathan and guest Max Luque take the pod rocket to the "Goodfellas" neighborhood and try not to get killed by Tommy. They play "Who Wore It Best: Karen Edition" and Max reveals his deep, undying attraction for Robert DeNiro.

Jonathan and guest Kathryn Westall take their dirt bikes to planet "Motocrossed" for a classic DCOM spin on gender swap.  They talk about child mechanics and if twins Andrea and Andrew both go by "Andy."  

Jonathan and guest Lio Mehiel return for the epic conclusion of "Titane."  They pull names from the Queer Cast Cup with the murder chopstick and introduce the universe to Harold Gadsby.  

Jonathan and guest Lio Mehiel venture to the world of "Titane" and meet a bunch of CILFs and TILFS (Cars/Trucks I'd Like to Fuck).  Buckle up, buttercup, and grab your murder chopstick!  It's Part I of an epic episode as beefy as Adrien's Deddy.

Jonathan and guest Felix Mack follow the Tommy Gnosis tour all the way to the “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” galaxy.  Felix takes on our lyrical pop quiz and the two perform “Wicked Little Town” as Tommy No-Cis.

Jonathan and guest Marval A Rex pledge allegiance to Lucy Diamond in an epic rewatch of "D.E.B.S."  They crossover into the World of Rex podcast, assess the charts of the D.E.B.S. themselves, and forecast 2023 in this New Year's extravaganza episode.  

Head over to World of Rex to hear more about Jonathan's relationship with storytelling as a Sagittarius Sun, Aquarius Rising, Leo Moon.  

Jonathan and guest Halo Rossetti finally finish the synopsis of "Happiest Season," just in time for Christmas!  They fanboy over KStew and receive surprising results for Halo's superfan pop quiz.  

Jonathan and the unhappiest guest Halo Rossetti dive into a Covid holiday trauma classic!  They watch "Happiest Season," celebrate KStew and Aubrey Plaza's chemistry, and wonder how many Benjamins Clea Duvall burned in the making of this movie.

Jonathan and guest Graham Kolbeins explore the Trans Cinematic Universe by way of "Tokyo Godfathers."  They talk about Hana as an iconic trans character, the hotness of Gin, and just how many miracles one Christmas can hold.  

Jonathan and guest Lauren Verret kickoff the holiday season and celebrate a queer Christmas with "Carol."  They discuss how much heterosexuality they'd fake for a trip to Paris and Therese's main erogenous zone, the shoulders.

Jonathan and guest Heather Muriel Nguyen board a much different type of ship this week, discussing "Pirates of the Caribbean:  The Curse of the Black Pearl."   They talk imperialism, sexism and pirate-ism.  Yo-heaux, yo-heaux, rocketeers!  It's time to set sail for the Island of Tortuga.

Jonathan and guest Tim O'Leary take the red pill, break from the 1's and 0's of binary code, and discuss "The Matrix."  They worship the Wachowskis and wonder if Trinity and Neo are an iconic lesbian couple in our latest pod rocket adventure. 

Jonathan and guest Halo Rossetti get in the breakfast chair and take the pod rocket straight into the future... "Crimes of the Future."  They only talk about the synopsis because this movie is about tattooed organs, eating plastic, and performance art that involves a dead naked child, so you know what?  Climb aboard, because this is PART I OF II, in an epic Cronenberg-fueled adventure!

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Jonathan and guest Ash Linville land the pod rocket at the Whistle Stop Cafe for a discussion of "Fried Green Tomatoes."  They rustle up the titular food plus some barbequed human and talk about chosen family, slicked-back hair drag, and the romance of Idgie and Ruth.

Batter up, hear that call, the time has come for one and all, to plaaaaaaay baaaaaaaall!  Jonathan and guest Res join the Rockford Peaches' starting nine and discuss "A League of Their Own."  They talk about trans athletes, the AFAB experience within baseball, and the Marla Hooch of it all!  

Y'all, it's that time again!  Time for another adventure into the great beyond.  Jonathan and guest Cecille Sofi Jiménez navigate threesomes, sex between friends, and the summer of Luisa, in their discussion of Alfonso Cuarón's "Y tu mamá también."  

Part II!  Jonathan and guest Tony Doubek party on the pod rocket with the first game of Queer Cast Cup and discuss the best navigation into the Trans Cinematic Universe:  Phase Two in their continued discussion of the iconic "Sense8."

Jonathan and guest Tony Doubek make the first ever pod rocket trek to the famed Wachowski solar system.  There, they find a *cluster* like no other called "Sense8" and release a cover of "What's Up" as 4 Non Cis.  Strap in and strap on, rocketeers, it's our first ever two-parter!  Tune in next week for the conclusion.  

Jonathan, guest Will Krisanda, and the pod rocket get pulled into the magnetic field of John Hughes and discuss "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."  They talk about the manhood of Ferris versus Cameron, discourage teenage marriage, and celebrate the brilliance of Edie McClurg.

Jonathan and guest Amos Mac fly the pod rocket towards what they think is a cluster of twinkling stars, only to discover Dorothy Michaels in her signature sequined red dress!  They of course discuss "Tootsie" and the wild cultural moment when Dustin Hoffman was somehow the face of drag.  Hang on to your wigs, rocketeers!  It's another 80's classic from the TCU.

Anyone can shoot a rocket into space but who can bend a ball like Beckham?  Jonathan and guest Elijah W Harris explore the world of "Bend It Like Beckham," from Heathrow airport to Germany to Santa Clara.  They talk about "lesbian feet" and try to figure out how this movie doesn't have a single out lesbian despite being about a women's football team. 

Jonathan and guest Sav Rodgers venture to the very place where the Trans Cinematic Universe and the Kevin Smith Universe meet and explore "Chasing Amy."  They discuss the influence of Bob Hawk, Guinevere Turner, and "Chasing Amy" itself on queer storytelling and maybe even break the Recast Game robot.  Dramaaaaaa!  It's another freeze-dried ice cream-fueled ride on the TCU pod!

Incoming!  It's the mothership!!!  Jonathan and guest/mom Dianne Flowers discuss "Victor/Victoria" and all the complexities of double-drag in this epic family fun space adventure episode.  

Jonathan and guest Erin Rein go on an epic exploration in space in search of one, single clue.  They discuss '90's cinematic centerpiece "Clueless" and try to figure out the actual melody of "Rollin' with the Homies."  As Murray would say, climb aboard the pod rocket, friends of Dorothy!

Jonathan and guest Ellis Allen fly the pod rocket to the constellation of Judy Garland and explore "A Star Is Born."  They discuss what made Judy the beloved gay icon she is, as we close out Pride month celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Judy's celestial birth. 

Jonathan and guest Reed Brice use the pod rocket to time travel from now to then and back again!  Are Roberta, Chrissy, and her husband in a throuple?  Is kissing teenage Devon Sawa a precursor to lesbianism?  Are there any redeeming qualities to Roberta's binding technique?   An epic gay space adventure awaits!

Jonathan and guest Jason Caceres orbit "Boy Culture" and wonder how many pennies are really in X's jar.  Is X secretly Batman?  Would Jonathan get anywhere if he had to take the bus?  Board the TCU pod rocket this week to find out.

Jonathan and guest Celeste Kamppila record live from the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania and have a legendary discussion regarding all things "Rocky Horror Picture Show."  

Jonathan and guest Jamie K. Brown sneak onto a new planet via a giant "Hairspray" can and welcome us all to the '60's!

Jonathan and guest Evan Black land the pod rocket in Stars Hollow, Connecticut and visit the "Gilmore Girls."  They discuss the homo-erotic heat between Jess and Dean, Paris' lesbian energy, and if Miss Patty could steal your man.

Jonathan and guest John Moletress talk Tilda Swinton's animal eyes, overnight medical transition, and the concept of bromance with a silent "b."  

Jonathan and guest Zackary Drucker pilot the TCU pod rocket into unchartered John Waters.  They discuss one of the most influential creators of queer cinema, then form a band and release their first single, a cover of the iconic "Female Trouble" theme song.  Houston, we haaave a shit-kicker! 

Jonathan and guest Michael Yip take the rocket to the Great Wall and explore "Mulan."  They talk about what the song "Reflection" meant to them as young queers and how Shang is a trans masc transition coach.  

It's a sibling pod rocket road trip!  Jonathan and guest Al Culliton take a voyage into "Mrs. Doubtfire" and create the Double-O Stu-ven.

Jonathan and guest Graham Kolbeins take a trip through the asteroid field that is “It’s Pat.”  We discuss shipping Chris and Pat’s T4T relationship and play the Recast Game.