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The Trans Cinematic Universe Podcast is a weekly rewatch pod where host Jonathan Andre Culliton and a guest analyze films through a transgender and gender non-conforming lens. Exploring everything from the gender journeys of cis characters, to Gonzo’s Gonzo-rella, the travesty and triumph of Mrs. Doubtfire, and so much more, this pod features filmmakers, actors, artists and trailblazers from the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by the writer/director of “Bombshell” and the upcoming “Spookable.”

Jonathan Andre Culliton


    • Sep 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    "The Worst Person in the World"/Eliot Glazer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 85:02


    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. Eliot Glazer: @eliotglazer Limp Wriztd at Woodstock ‘99 w/ Eliot Glazer — The Elysian (elysiantheater.com) Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye (gofundme.com)⁠⁠ Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : SPOOKABLE Post Production Gap Closing Round (gofundme.com)⁠ Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠ Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw

    "Foxfire"/Adriana Papaleo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 110:18


    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.  Adriana Papaleo: @adriana_papaleo Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye (gofundme.com) Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : SPOOKABLE Post Production Gap Closing Round (gofundme.com) Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠ Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw

    "Barbie"/Sydney Baloue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 81:39


    Jonathan and guest Sydney Baloue visit Barbieland in an epic analysis of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie." The two discuss trans masc princesses, genitals vs mounds, and the billion-dollar movie of the year.  Sydney Baloue: @sydneybaloue MC Debra on Trans Dolls: https://youtu.be/cOHWwTvMwTI Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye (gofundme.com) Fundraiser by Jonathan Andre Culliton : SPOOKABLE Post Production Gap Closing Round (gofundme.com) Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠ Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw

    "The Matrix Reloaded"/Tilly Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 64:51


    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 Purchase BEGIN TRANSMISSION here! https://www.amazon.com/Begin-Transmission-trans-allegories-Matrix-ebook/dp/B0C2MPVH9Chttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/begin-transmission-tilly-bridges/1143193217 Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠ Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw

    "Gilmore Girls" Pilot Special/Evan Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 99:49


    Jonathan and guest Evan Black explore the minutiae of the Gilmore Girls' first episode in this pilot special extravaganza! They talk about all the privilege: white, economic, pretty, and deconstruct the narrative crux of this early oughts classic. Evan Black: @evanisthenewblack Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@heathandhenshaw⁠ and ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠

    "The Shield"/Sean Abellar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 90:21


    Jonathan and guest Sean Abellar take the pod rocket straight to the fictitious streets of Farmington, CA and meet Vick Mackey and his fellow problematic cops on "The Shield." They analyze the pilot episode of this early oughts procedural and talk about toxic cop culture. Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@heathandhenshaw⁠ and ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠

    "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi"/Stephanie Czajkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 78:50


    Jonathan and guest Stephanie Czajkowski aka Lieutenant T'Veen travel back, a long time ago, to a galaxy far, far away. They talk about Princess Leia's iconic killing of Jabba the Hutt in a metal bikini, if Artoo is a bear among droids, and if an Ewok party is worth ditching your mission. Stephanie Cjzakowksi: ⁠ @skisays⁠ Jonathan Andre Culliton: ⁠@heathandhenshaw⁠ and ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ TCU Podcast: ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠

    "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark"/Lady Chilane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 80:08


    Jonathan and guest Lady Chilane draaaag us into the world of Elvira. They have an Elvira-Off with the Mistress herself, wonder if Bob is gay, and wait for a mysterious great aunt to die and send them their fortunes. Lady Chilane: @theladychilane Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw and @jonathanandrethegiant TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ

    "Goodfellas"/Max Luque

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 80:31


    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. Max Luque: ⁠@max.luque TCU Podcast:  ⁠⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠⁠ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  ⁠⁠@heathandhenshaw⁠⁠ and ⁠@jonathanandrethegiant⁠ ⁠⁠Bombshell⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spookable

    "Passing"/Ryan Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 98:41


    Jonathan and guest Ryan Baker launch a discussion on "Passing" that is totally out of this world! They discuss what it means if you're married in a movie to Alexander Skarsgard, the inherently problematic idea of passing, and if Irene pushed Clare out that window. Ryan Baker: @rybakercreator TCU Podcast:  ⁠@TCUpodHQ⁠ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  ⁠@heathandhenshaw⁠ and @jonathanandrethegiant ⁠Bombshell⁠ ⁠Spookable

    "Motocrossed"/Kathryn Westall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 98:52


    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." Kathryn Westall: @sacredrootsyoga and @thrynagain TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable

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    "Rocket Man"/Dianne Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 76:20


    Jonathan and guest/mom Dianne Flowers pilot the pod rocket to "Rocket Man" and celebrate Elton John.  Jonathan quizzes this week's superfan guest and the duo perform "Cold Heart" as Dianne Lipa and Elton Jonathan. Dianne Flowers:  @diflo31 TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination:  "Motocrossed"

    "Titane" Part II/Lio Mehiel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 42:33


    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. Lio Mehiel: @lio.mehiel TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination: "Rocket Man"

    "Titane" Part I/Lio Mehiel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 125:15


    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. Lio Mehiel: @lio.mehiel TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination: "Titane" Part II

    “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”/Felix Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 85:01


    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. More on Jayne County: Jayne County, the trans rock'n'roll star who influenced David Bowie, in her own words - Interview Magazine Felix Mack: @felixmackwrites TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination: "Titane"

    "D.E.B.S."/Marval A Rex

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 79:44


    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. DEBS Fandom Site Marval A Rex: @marvalarex and @world_of_rex_pod Jonathan's recent episode on World of Rex Podcast TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"

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    "Little Women"/Al Culliton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 122:14


    Siblings at Christmastime talk about a story about siblings at Christmastime!  Jonathan and guest Al Culliton discuss "Little Women," the importance of limes, and discover Marchsexualism.   Al Culliton:  @al_culliton Al's Cocktail Club:  https://alscocktailclub.com/ More from Al:  https://linktr.ee/alculliton **** EBENEZER'S PUNCH 1 1/2 oz. pineapple-infused rum 3/4 oz. oloroso or amontillado sherry 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. lemon syrup grated nutmeg for garnish Combine all in a shaker.  Add plenty of ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.  Strain into a coupe or punch cup.  Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. **** TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw Bombshell:  https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Spookable:  https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination:  "D.E.B.S."

    "Happiest Season" Part II/Halo Rossetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 75:28


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Halo Rossetti: @halo.rossetti Halo's Crimes of the Future episodes: Part I and Part II TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next destination: CHRISTMAS DAY EPISODE: "Little Women"

    "Happiest Season" Part I/Halo Rossetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 60:43


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Halo Rossetti: @halo.rossetti TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next destination: "Happiest Season" Part II

    "Tokyo Godfathers"/Graham Kolbeins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 57:49


    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. Graham Kolbeins: @grahamkolbeins TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Watch Bombshell: https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Peep Spookable: https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination: "Happiest Season"

    "Carol"/Lauren Verret

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 88:47


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Lauren Verret: @laurennverret.mua TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Next week's destination: "Tokyo Godfather"

    "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"/Heather Muriel Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 97:45


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Heather Muriel Nguyen: @heathermurielnguyen TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Next week's destination: "Carol"

    "The Matrix"/Tim O'Leary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 82:47


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Tim O'Leary: @timolearyonline TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Next week's destination: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"

    "Crimes of the Future" Part II/Halo Rossetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 72:01


    Jonathan and guest Halo Rossetti are deep in discovery mode with "Crimes of the Future" as they talk about trans allegories, trans elders, and trans kids!  It's just one, big, long Inner Beauty Pageant today.  Tune in for Jonathan and Halo's best impressions of Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen, and Lea Seydoux. BOARD THE PATREON Halo Rossetti:  @halo.rossetti TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ GoodBoy Designs @goodboydesigns Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination:  "The Matrix"

    "Crimes of the Future" Part I/Halo Rossetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 91:10


    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! AUDIO HAS JUST BEEN REUPLOADED FOR THOSE WHO SUBSCRIBE!!! BOARD THE PATREON Halo Rossetti: @halo.rossetti TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Crimes of the Future" ...again!

    "Crimes of the Future" Part I/Halo Rossetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 116:35


    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! BOARD THE PATREON Halo Rossetti: @halo.rossetti TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Crimes of the Future" Part II

    "Fried Green Tomatoes"/Ash Linville

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 97:43


    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. QUEER STORYBLOCKS WORKSHOP October 16, 2022 @3pm PST BOARD THE PATREON Ash Linville: @amouxstash TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Crimes of the Future"

    "A League of Their Own"/Res

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 113:14


    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! QUEER STORYBLOCKS WORKSHOP October 16, 2022 @3pm PST BOARD THE PATREON Res: @restagram Res' Official Site: reslikeyes.com TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Fried Green Tomatoes"

    "Y tu mamá también"/Cecille Sofi Jiménez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 79:12


    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." QUEER STORYBLOCKS WORKSHOP October 16, 2022 @3pm PST BOARD THE PATREON Cecille Sofi Jiménez: @cecillesofi Cecille's Shop: FreewingVintage - Etsy TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "A League of Their Own"

    "Sense8" Part II/Tony Doubek

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 62:53


    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." BOARD THE PATREON Tony Doubek: @tonydoubekmusic Tony on Spotify TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Y tu mamá también"

    "Sense8" Part I/Tony Doubek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 64:03


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Tony Doubek: @tonydoubekmusic Tony on Spotify TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Sense8" Part II

    "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"/Will Krisanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 86:23


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Will Krisanda: @willkrisanda TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Sense8"

    "Tootsie"/Amos Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 77:59


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Amos Mac: @amosmac TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

    "Bend It Like Beckham"/Elijah W Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 98:54


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Elijah W Harris: @ewharriz TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Tootsie"

    "Chasing Amy"/Sav Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 80:21


    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! BOARD THE PATREON Sav Rodgers: @savrodgersfilm IG & @filmhunk Twitter Transgender Film Center: Transgender Film Center & @transfilmcenter Twitter & @transfilmcenter IG Chasing Chasing Amy Doc: Chasing Chasing Amy Documentary & @ChasingAmyDoc Twitter & Chasing Chasing Amy IG TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Bend It Like Beckham"

    "Victor/Victoria"/Dianne Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 90:29


    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. BOARD THE PATREON Dianne Flowers: @diflo31 TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Chasing Amy"

    "The Danish Girl"/Harris Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 69:08


    Jonathan and guest Harris Hill take the pod rocket to the very edge of the Trans Cinematic Universe and explore cis-washed Oscar-darling "The Danish Girl."  They examine the casting of Eddie Redmayne, recast the role with a trans actress, and discover what is fact and what is fiction in the story of Lili Elbe.  Climb aboard, rocketeers!  We're zooming straight (well, gay) into that asteroid field. $5 KEEPS OUR POD ROCKET RUNNIN'! Harris Hill:  @empathsrevolution & mxharrishill.com TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant  Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw  BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination:  "Victor/Victoria"

    "Just One of the Guys"/Tuck Dowrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 80:39


    Jonathan and guest Tuck Dowrey meet the nerd aliens of "Just One of the Guys," from the galaxy of the 1980's.  Join us for an exploration into the film's masculine toxicity levels!  Learn about package adjustment for the penis-full and penis-less!  It's another wild ride on the TCU pod rocket. PATREON ME UP, BABY! Tuck Dowrey:  @tuckydows TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant  Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw  BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination:  "The Danish Girl"

    "Clueless"/Erin Rein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 86:17


    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! PATREON ME UP, BABY! Erin Rein: @thaterinrein & erinrein.com & JusticeLA: Fighting the L.A. County Jail Expansion (justicelanow.org) TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Just One of the Guys"

    "A Star Is Born"/Ellis Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 86:09


    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. SUPPORT THE POD Ellis Allen:  @fauxtograpiv TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Fuel the pod rocket for ZERO DOLLARS with a FIVE STAR rating and review!  Happy PRIDE! Next week's destination:  "Clueless"

    "Now and Then"/Reed Brice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 105:56


    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! SUPPORT THE POD Reed Brice: @thatreedbrice TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Celebrate PRIDE this month with a rate and review of our pod on Apple Podcasts! No matter where you listen! Next week's destination: "A Star Is Born" (1954)

    "Boy Culture"/Jason Caceres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 54:18


    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. SUPPORT THE POD Jason Caceres: @jasonscaceres TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Don't forget to rate and review, gaybies! Fuel the rocket with PRIDE! Next week's destination: "Now and Then"

    "Rocky Horror Picture Show"/Celeste Kamppila

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 56:26


    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." SUPPORT THE POD Celeste Kamppila: @xceleste.xx & @celestekamppilamua celestekamppilamua.com TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Don't forget to rate and review, gaybies! Fuel the rocket with PRIDE! Next week's destination: "Boy Culture"

    "Hairspray"/Jamie K. Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 67:10


    Jonathan and guest Jamie K. Brown sneak onto a new planet via a giant "Hairspray" can and welcome us all to the '60's! SUPPORT THE POD Jamie K. Brown: @jamiek.brown www.jamiekb.com TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Rocky Horror Picture Show"

    "Gilmore Girls"/Evan Black

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 103:17


    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. SUPPORT THE POD Evan Black: @evanisthenewblack https://www.evanvblack.com TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Hairspray"

    "Orlando"/John Moletress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 73:25


    Jonathan and guest John Moletress talk Tilda Swinton's animal eyes, overnight medical transition, and the concept of bromance with a silent "b." BECOME A COPILOT John Moletress: @kraftwitch TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Bombshell Spookable Next week's destination: "Gilmore Girls”

    “Turning Red”/Emma Baumhauer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 94:40


    Jonathan and guest Emma Baumhauer land the pod rocket on the red *panda* planet and chat about new Pixar hit “Turning Red.” They deep dive the movie's period-panda analogy, period underwear, CGI pads, and invent a special tampon for giant red pandas. Emma Baumhauer:  @lilbreadbowl  TCU Podcast:  @TCUpodHQ  Jonathan Andre Culliton:  @jonathanandrethegiant  Heath&Henshaw Productions:  @heathandhenshaw  Watch Bombshell:  https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries  Peep Spookable:  https://www.areyouspookable.com/  SIGN UP FOR THE PATREON TO ACCESS THE BONUS CONTENT PREMIERE THIS FRIDAY! Watch “Turning Red” with Jonathan and Emma's commentary track and immerse yourself in all things TCU! https://www.patreon.com/TCUpod Next week's destination:  "Orlando”

    "Female Trouble"/Zackary Drucker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 54:45


    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! Zackary Drucker: @zackarydrucker TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Watch Bombshell: https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Peep Spookable: https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination: "Turning Red"

    "Mulan"/Michael Yip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 59:57


    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. Michael Yip: @kyyprofessionaldreamer TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Watch Bombshell: https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Peep Spookable: https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination: "Female Trouble"

    "Mrs. Doubtfire"/Al Culliton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 98:48


    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. Al Culliton: @al_culliton Al's Cocktail Club: https://alscocktailclub.com/ More from Al: https://linktr.ee/alculliton TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Watch Bombshell: https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Peep Spookable: https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination: "Mulan"

    "It's Pat"/Graham Kolbeins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 46:08


    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. Graham Kolbeins: @grahamkolbeins TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw Watch Bombshell: https://linktr.ee/bombshelltheseries Peep Spookable: https://www.areyouspookable.com/ Next week's destination: "Mrs. Doubtfire"

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