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Tilly Bridges is a trans writer who is probably best known for her book Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix. In Begin Transmission, Tilly took a deep dive into the Matrix movies and revealed the trans narrative that ran through the whole series of films. On her website, Tilly Trans Tuesdays, Tilly continued […]
Tilly & Susan Bridges are a trans woman/cis woman writing and producing team most recently writing for the MONSTER HIGH animated series. They're writing a queer YA romcom graphic novel for Mad Cave Studios and are writers for the STAR TREK ADVENTURES and FALLOUT role-playing games. They've produced award winning scripted podcasts for over a decade at PendantAudio.com with six of their shows cracking Apple Podcasts top 60 all-time most popular scripted sci-fi podcasts. Tilly's book BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX released last summer, and you can find Tilly's essays on trans life at TillysTransTuesdays.com. Writing credits and links to work: birdguest.com Trans Tuesday essays: tillystranstuesdays.com Twitter handles: @tillybridges and @susanlbridges Bluesky handles: @tillybridges.bsky.social and @susanlbridges.bsky.social Insta handles: @heckyeahtillybridges and @susanlbridges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist, Monkeygong Comics, Sojourners) and Tilly Bridges (writer, Monster High, Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the Russo brothers' take on superhero fatigue and the MCU, why LGBTQIA+ characters are disappearing from TV, and whether Marvel Comics' prices will change on single-issue comics.
Life is weird these days. Everyone is polarized. The news is a clusterf!ck. And now we have to hang out with Racist Uncle Joe and eat some overcooked turkey. Thankfully (see what we did there?!) Wolf and Stef are joined this week by Tilly Bridges, the author of Begin Transmission: the Trans Allegories of the Matrix to talk about how we can use our post-parade TV time to brush up on all the ways the Matrix Trilogy teaches us how to be better humans. Show notes on SecuringSexuality.com
David and Rylend gleefully take the red pill, stay in Wonderland, and Tilly Bridges - author of the incredible new book Begin Transmission: The trans allegories of The Matrix - shows them how deep the rabbit hole goes. Luckily, Rylend knows Kung fu. TILLY BRIDGES Twitter: @TillyBridges Instagram: @heckyeahtillybridges Website: http://birdguest.com Website: http://tillystranstuesdays.com Grab Begin Transmission: The trans allegories of The Matrix on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Begin-Transmission-trans-allegories-Matrix/dp/B0BY2FCSVX/ --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Episode One Hundred Eleven - Unexpected endings are what keep life interesting. Featuring "Watch Party" by Susan Bridges, and "Denoument" by Tilly Bridges! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Day 2 of San Diego Comic Con is back... and it's filled with both guests and controversy! This episode features amazing Geekscape guests like Alexander 'Monstar' Raymond talking monsters and comics! The Selling Superman filmmakers drop in for a surprise visit! Geekscape podcaster Marie Brand of 'Napping Through Happy Hour' hangs out with us! Longtime Geekscapist Ralph Apel and filmmaker Taylor Morden talk about their upcoming 'Lost' documentary! Tilly Bridges talks SDCC during her book signing for 'Begin Transmission'! Comics creators Kraig Rasmussen and the team behind Maggid Magazine discuss making indie titles and bringing them to SDCC! And Katie and Mark Hampton share their fan experiences at the Con! But ultimately... I tick off SDCC with the microphone and Matt and I discuss what happened and the fall out. Are we going to get kicked off the Comic Con floor? We'll see! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies
In Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix (BearManor Media, 2023), trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Jana Byars is an independent scholar located in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
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
Wayne Goodman in conversation with Tilly Bridges, screenwriter and host of the podcast "Tilly's Trans Tuesdays"
This week we are talking all things trans in THE MATRIX series with Tilly Bridges, author of Begin Transmission: The trans allegories of THE MATRIX.This episode is made possible thanks to our sponsor DeleteMe. Visit DeleteMe.com/TheTransverse and enter "transverse" at checkout to get 20% off of their valuable service. After the Wachowski sisters revealed that THE MATRIX was actually an allegory for the trans experience, Tilly did a deep dive into each movie, taking the reader scene by scene through the series and detailing all of the trans subtext. It's a must read for any transgender fans of THE MATRIX but it's also VERY insightful for anyone who wants to understand more about what it means to be trans.Take the red pill with us as we welcome Tilly Bridges to the show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
On this episode of the Fancast, I dive into the world of one of my favorite sci-fi film series of the last twenty years with author Tilly Bridges as we discuss her new book 'Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix'. Begin Transmission is a comprehensive deep dive into the Matrix films and the trans allegories found within and it gave me a new perspective on the films and the world created by the Wachowskis. The book is available for sale from Amazon and Barnes & Noble from BearManor Media. If you click the Amazon link to order, you can help out the podcast and keep the transmission going. You can learn more about Tilly Bridges through her website http://birdguest.com/ or follow her on Twitter @TillyBridges and Instagram @heckyeahtillybridges and check out http://tillystranstuesdays.com/ to learn more about Tilly, her journey and how to be an ally. You can follow me @superpoweredfan or my website www.superpoweredfancast.com . We also have a Facebook group with updates on new stories from the site as well as comic reviews https://www.facebook.com/Superpoweredfan/ or my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/superpoweredfancast/ and you can email me at superpoweredfancast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with debut author Tilly Bridges. They discuss her newest book, Begin Transmission, available June 27. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker. Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode: Website: http://birdguest.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TillyBridges Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heckyeahtillybridges/ Link to purchase: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/begin-transmission-the-trans-allegories-of-the-matrix-paperback
Tonight we're chatting with Tilly Bridges, a trans woman and master of comics, screenplays, teleplays and audio dramas. On June 27th, she releases BEGIN TRANSMISSION - THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX, which is the ultimate handbook for the Matrix franchise with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey — from Thomas Anderson, to Neo, to Trinity.ABOUT TILLY BRIDGESMaking award-winning audio drama via their production company Pendant Productions since 2004, Tilly and her wife are also head writers of the 2023 Nebula Awards and are presently writing for the new Monster High animated series and the Star Trek Adventures and Fallout role-playing games. As a transgender woman, Bridges said she had always connected with the Matrix movies on a level so strongly she didn't understand. The first time she watched the movies after coming out publicly was revelatory. “I was motivated to rewatch and take notes,” says Bridges. “My entire world turned upside down as she discovered almost frame by frame how deep and layered the allegories were within the films.” Since sharing her essays, she's been overwhelmed with messages from people her essays have helped.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4268760/advertisement
Tilly Bridges is one part of the trans woman / cis woman writing team (with her wife Susan) and creators of comics, screenplays, teleplays and audio dramas. On June 27th, Bridges releases BEGIN TRANSMISSION – The Trans Allegories of the Matrix, tracking one person's transition journey — from Thomas Anderson, to Neo, to Trinity. As a transgender woman, Bridges said she had always connected with the Matrix movies on a level so strongly that she didn't understand. The first time she watched the movies after coming out publicly was revelatory. “I was motivated to rewatch and take notes,” says Bridges. “My entire world turned upside down as I discovered almost frame by frame how deep and layered the allegories were within the films.” Since sharing her essays, she's been overwhelmed with messages from people her essays have helped. One person said it saved their life. Making award-winning audio drama via their production company Pendant Productions since 2004, Tilly and her wife have had six shows crack Apple Podcasts' top 60 scripted sci-fi shows of all time.” Tilly and Susan are also head writers of the 2023 Nebula Awards and are presently writing for the new Monster High animated series and the Star Trek Adventures an Fallout role-playing games. She lives in Los Angeles. CONNECT WITH TILLY ONLINE Official Website: birdguest.com Twitter: @TillyBridges Instagram: @heckyeahtillybridges Support the showTwitter: GenderStoriesInstagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenLogo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Jay Sherer (writer - Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers / host - The Story Geeks show on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel) and Tilly Bridges (writer - Begin Transmission, Monster High, the Star Trek Adventures RPG / Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Man of Steel (2013) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's exploration of how a modern world would react to Superman, the controversial depiction of Jonathan Kent, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Man of Steel abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Maya Deane (writer - Wrath Goddess Sing) and Tilly Bridges (writer - Begin Transmission, Monster High, Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Matrix Revolutions (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's message regarding the theme of love, reactions to the end of the war with the machines, how the third film continues the Trans allegory established in the original film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Matrix Revolutions abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Magdalene Visaggio (writer - Eternity Girl, Kim & Kim, The Ojja-Wojja), Maya Deane (writer - Wrath Goddess Sing), and Tilly Bridges (writer - Begin Transmission, Monster High, Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Matrix Reloaded (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's strengths and weaknesses, if the return of Agent Smith as a villain worked, how the sequel continues the Trans allegory established in the original film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Matrix Reloaded abound in this panel discussion!)
Tilly Bridges is a trans woman who is a writer of comic books, screenplays, teleplays, audio dramas, and games! She also happened to be a huge fan of The Matrix movies…although for years there was something about them that she felt spoke to her beyond the surface sci-fi and martial arts antics that changed cinematic […]
Tilly Bridges is a trans woman who is a writer of comic books, screenplays, teleplays, audio dramas, and games! She also happened to be a huge fan of The Matrix movies…although for years there was something about them that she felt spoke to her beyond the surface sci-fi and martial arts antics that changed cinematic […]
If you listen to one Geekscape episode this year, this should be it! 'The Matrix' was a groundbreaking film when it hit theaters in the Summer of 1999! From video games to sequels to animation (and not even mentioning all of the imitations), The Wachowski's films made a definite, lasting impact on pop culture. But for some, the messages in the film went even deeper. Writer Tilly Bridges arrives on Geekscape to talk about her new book 'Begin Transmission' and the countless trans allegories found in The Matrix films. For Tilly, the first Matrix film was an awakening journey into decoding her own trans experience. And for Geekscapists, I hope that this conversation might be and a continuation down a road of human empathy, understanding and pop culture appreciation, both inwardly and outwardly. Enjoy! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, TILLY BRIDGES returns to talk about her new book 'BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX'*, her podcast 'TILLY'S TRANS TUESDAYS'**, crayon colors, Star Wars, Star Trek, zoos vs aquariums, Superman, Harry Potter, the WGA strike, the word "dude", potatoes & so much more! *Pre-order Tilly's new book BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=begin+transmission+the+trans+allegories+of+the+matrix&crid=1GVV9WQ9TJ8RX&sprefix=begin+transmission%2Caps%2C149&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_18 **Subscribe to Tilly's weekly podcast, TILLY'S TRANS TUESDAYS & give it a 5-star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tillys-trans-tuesdays/id1661980695 And for more information about Tilly's journey & the Trans community, check out her website: http://tillystranstuesdays.com —————————————————————— Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast@gmail.com Follow LTAS on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTASpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Follow Brent on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrentHibbard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brenthibbard/?hl=en A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! A CRIME AGAINST POTATOES.
Will you take the red pill or will you take the blue pill? This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with trans author and screenwriter Tilly Bridges (@heckyeahtillybridges) to talk about the trans allegories and queer characters of The Matrix. Tilly is a Matrix expert having written an entire book on the topic - Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix which releases this June! While we do touch a little bit on each movie of the series, we focus primarily on the iconic first movie that sets everything into motion. Don't worry though, Tilly goes much deeper into the rest of the movies in her book! We talk about how the entire series is one overarching allegory for the trans experience. From the very beginning we watch Neo start his transition journey by choosing to take the red pill, which stands for truth and is what breaks him free of the matrix, ie. the heteronormative binary world. While nowadays this ‘red pill' concept has been hijacked by the exact opposite of the people it was intended for, back in the day, the estrogen pill was quite literally red. (Funnily enough, it's blue now). While outside the matrix, Neo leaves behind his dead name, takes on a new identity, and meets others who represent parts of himself. Each character is actually a manifestation of a different side of Neo that guides him along his transition. As Neo begins to live as an out-trans person, he starts to be attacked by those still within the matrix. This can be difficult to watch when you consider that it is an allegory reflecting the attacks made against trans individuals and the LGBTQ+ community at large by those dedicated to protecting their heteronormative world from what they perceive as a threat but is literally just trans and queer people existing. Further into the series, we even see Neo choose to detransition, going back into the matrix and resuming the Mr. Anderson identity, which he had left behind to become Neo. In the final movie, he re-transitions, finally accepting himself as a trans person and reaching one final layer of transition to become Trinity, the person he was always meant to be. Each time we see Trinity and Neo kiss throughout the series, it never really feels romantic- and for good reason. They are the exact same person, and the kisses are an allegory for self-love and self-acceptance. We know one thing for sure, The Matrix Should've Been Gay. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod). If you're interested in diving deeper into the trans allegories of The Matrix series, pre-order Tilly's book, Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix wherever books are sold! Want to support Lez Hang Out while unlocking a bunch of awesome perks like access to our exclusive Discord community, monthly bonus episodes, weekly ad free episodes, exclusive merch and more? Join us on Patreon at bit.ly/lezpatreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books, books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love. POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride. In this episode we have an in-depth discussion with writer Tilly Bridges about her soon to be released book Begin Transmission: the Trans Allegories of The Matrix. What inspired her to do this deep dive, the moments in the film that affect her the most and why, how do the films speak to the trans experience? Join us as we being our journey down the rabbit hole. Special Guest: Tilly Bridges (@tillybridges) : Tilly & Susan Bridges are a writing and producing team who've been making award-winning scripted podcasts at Pendant Audio for over a decade. Six of their shows were in Apple Podcasts top 60 all-time most popular scripted sci-fi podcasts. They're writing for MONSTER HIGH, were head writers for the 2021 HUGO AWARDS, and are head writers of the upcoming 2023 NEBULA AWARDS. Their sci-fi comic KILLSWITCH is available now in trade paperback. They also write for the STAR TREK ADVENTURES and FALLOUT role-playing games. Tilly's been writing weekly essays on the experience of being trans in our society, via weekly social media posts (#transtuesdays) and http://tillystranstuesdays.com. Tilly's book Begin Transmission: the trans allegories of The Matrix releases on June 27, 2023 and is available for preorder everywhere. Your POPSKL hosts: Moderator: Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11 Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker (The Virgin Mary Documentary) Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space Not with us today, but worth following: Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11 Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix ••• Music Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 ••• Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!
Ash & Lindsey talk about anti-Trans legislation in neighboring Idaho, why conservatives hate TikTok, and a special softball-related announcement. Lindsey walks listeners through how to spend a Gay Day in Seattle. This week, Ash nerds out with author, media critic, and Matrix series expert Tilly Bridges about the true meaning of the "red pill." Website: http://birdguest.com/ RADIO SGN INFO Merch: www.seattlegaynews.redbubble.com Instagram: @radio.sgn Twitter: @radiosgn Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support
This Friday, March 31st, is Trans Day of Visibility, and we quite literally can't think of a better way to celebrate than with the author of the upcoming book "Begin Transmission: The trans allegories of The Matrix!" When screenwriter Tilly Bridges first saw The Matrix back in 1999, it spoke to her on an incredibly deep level that she couldn't fully understand until about fifteen years later, when she realized that - like the Wachowski Sisters themselves - she was trans. Tilly decided to revisit and analyze the movie that had started it all, and what began as a simple thread about The Matrix's trans allegories eventually became a timestamped handbook to the entire series! As Matrix fans, we absolutely GEEKED OUT over this conversation, and we know that you will, too! Happy Trans Day of Visibility!"Begin Transmission: The trans allegories of The Matrix" comes out on June 27th, and you can pre-order it wherever books are sold! Also, follow Tilly (and ask her all your Matrix questions!) on Twitter at @TillyBridges, and on Instagram at @heckyeahtillybridges. For all of the writing she and her wife do as a team, check out http://birdguest.com/, and for over a hundred archived Trans Tuesdays posts (plus new ones every week), go to http://tillystranstuesdays.com/!
Director Adam Blanford, wrapper writer VC Morrison, and featured writers Tilly Bridges and Cole Kozlov with live commentary on Seminar episode 108.
Episode One Hundred Eight - Sometimes the connection between two people is stronger than you think. Featuring "An Apology" by Tilly Bridges, and "Just the Basic Facts" by Cole Kozlov! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Pendy Award voting is done, and we'll have your results in the first TWIP of 2023! More Pendant shows chart around the world (listen, it's cool, okay?), and SILON wraps its first season. Did you enjoy your journey through the NoöSphere? We've got exclusive previews of "The Kingery" episode 12x03, "Seminar" episode 108, and "Genesis Avalon: Patriot" episode 9, and Jordan hosts a roundtable discussion with Samantha Reed, Jillian Morgan, M Sieiro Garcia, Susan Bridges, and Tilly Bridges, discussing Pendant origins, Tabasco in paper cuts, and how we've got something for *everyone*. Down with num locks! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Season 2, Episode 4: * GET OUT OF HERE FINCHLEY *Susan and Tilly Bridges are, as their website describes, "the only married trans woman/cis woman writing team we know of." Hey, head for the site, and if you wanna be like me, start with their fantastic four-issue comic mini-series, "Killswitch:"http://www.birdguest.com/Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like sci-fi flicks and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusAnd Matt makes music. Hear a few sounds here:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming SoonSeptember 12 - The Howling ManSeptember 19 - Eye of the BeholderSeptember 26 - Nick of Time ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Today we're honored to re-enter The Matrix with special guest TILLY BRIDGES & discuss the series' importance to the Trans community! We discuss the way various characters represent different parts of the Trans experience, how the Wachowskis utilize color & why Trinity is the most fully realized character in the series. Other stuff discussed: Using the correct pronouns, the Trans-people-in-sports fallacy, choosing a new name as an adult, Dream-flavored Coca-Cola, Big Red soda, dinosaurs, left-handed people & Superman being a great character. PLUS we get to know Tilly through some her favorites in pop culture! Follow & interact with Tilly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TillyBridges And check out her & her wife's website: http://www.birdguest.com Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast@gmail.com Follow LTAS on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTASpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Steven's links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/StevenFisher22 Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent's links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrentHibbard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brenthibbard/?hl=en A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! IT'S ALL HOT GARBAGE.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group) and Tilly Bridges (writer - Killswitch, the Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the first season of Ms. Marvel (2022) in light of the series' recent release, with topics including the series' genuine "teenage" feel, its exploration of historic topics like the partition of India in 1947, the implications of the final episode's surprising reveal, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Ms. Marvel: Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Tilly Bridges (co-writer, Killswitch / Executive Producer, Pendant Audio) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including remembering the passing of actor James Caan, director James Cameron's reaction to Avatar trolls, the massive changes coming to SDCC, and a trailer roundup featuring Clerks III, Paper Girls, and Lord of the Rigns: Rings of Power.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek), Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Tilly Bridges (writer - Killswitch, the Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the first season of Marvel's Moon Knight (2022) in light of the series' recent release, with topics including the panelists' feelings on the series' darker tone as compared to previous Marvel Cinematic Universe content, the depiction of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), the depiction of modern Egyptian culture and civilians, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Moon Knight abound in this panel discussion!)
In this special release, Robyn sits down with Tilly Bridges, writer and producer at Pendant Productions. Tilly and Robyn discuss Tilly's analysis of the allegories in The Matrix film series. V-Con is Color of Fandom's second annual virtual con. Color of Fandom is a social group based in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC that focues on the intersection of diversity, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy and fandom. Tilly Bridges on Twitter https://twitter.com/TillyBridges/?fbclid=IwAR0xdOGxqVjDFmDPQANyZnpkmlGwXXPxFCs5vnqzDUwg35tAI8QEPxA9SII Tilly's analysis of The Matrix series https://www.facebook.com/tillysbridges/posts/10159393009550733 Color of Fandom links https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloroffandom https://twitter.com/coloroffandom https://www.meetup.com/The-Color-of-Fandom/
Why use old code to mirror something new? Writer/producer Tilly Bridges is back to continue last week's discussion of The Matrix series. This time, she joins Paul and Arlo to chat about 2003's anime anthology The Animatrix, which fits surprisingly well into the series' trans allegory; and, for the bulk of this episode, The Matrix Resurrections. Lana Wachowski's triumphant return to her signature co-creation is strikingly similar to the original films…and strikingly different. The gang discusses Neo/Trinity's self-actualization, Wachowski's freer and more open approach to filmmaking, Jonathan Groff's take on Agent Smith, and so much more. NEXT: we'll be back, or we won't. We probably will be. BREAKDOWN 00:00:55 - Intro / Guest 00:03:00 - The Animatrix 00:41:32 - The Matrix Resurrections 01:51:20 - Outro / Next LINKS Tilly & Susan Bridges How The Animatrix Set the Bar For What If…? and Star Wars: Visions by Kayti Burt, Den of Geek Too many movies right now are “about trauma.” The Matrix Resurrections actually does the work by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox MUSIC “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow (1967) “Wake Up” by Brass Against, Brass Against (2018) GOBBLEDYCARES Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/ US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366 National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org Resources for Transgender Youth in Texas: https://www.txtranskids.org/ Transgender Education Network of Texas: https://www.transtexas.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org/ Support Black Lives Matter and find anti-racism resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Unfortunately, no one can be told what Gobbledygeek is. You have to listen to it for yourself. Writer-producer Tilly Bridges joins Paul and Arlo for the first of a two-part discussion of Lilly & Lana Wachowski's revolutionary Matrix franchise. This week, the gang discusses the original Matrix trilogy, which was released from 1999-2003 and shattered moviegoers' preconceived notions of the world around them. In turn, Tilly shatters Paul and Arlo's preconceived notions of these films by touching on the Wachowskis' many choices–from dialogue to set design to costuming–that serve to reflect the trans experience. NEXT: we plug back in to explore The Animatrix and The Matrix Resurrections. BREAKDOWN 00:00:32 - Intro / Guest 00:13:47 - Main Topic 01:55:40 - Outro / Next LINKS Tilly & Susan Bridges How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox MUSIC “Dissolved Girl” by Massive Attack, Mezzanine (1998) “Wake Up” by Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine (1992) GOBBLEDYCARES Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/ US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org/ Support Black Lives Matter and find anti-racism resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Director Garan Fitzgerald, wrapper writer VC Morrison, and featured writers Tilly Bridges, Susan Bridges, and Joshua Bridges with live commentary on Seminar episode 103.
Episode One Hundred Three - A lot of strange things happen in life, many for innocuous reasons... but some for reasons much more sinister. Featuring "Un-bury Your Gays" by Joshua Bridges, and "The Error Initiative" by Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer - The Margins, Lost Angels), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids' MPLS Sound, Bleeding Cool contributor), and Tilly Bridges (writer - Killswitch, the Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the first season of The Book of Boba Fett (2021) in light of the series recent release, with topics including the panelists' feelings on the previous iterations of the character of Boba Fett and reactions to his re-invention during the Disney-era of Star Wars, which "book" is being referred to in the title of the series, the debate over the episodes that featured characters from The Mandalorian and very little Boba Fett, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Book of Boba Fett: Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Tilly Bridges (writer - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, member of The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Matrix Resurrections (2021) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including whether the film's "meta" elements work, the trans allergory that runs throughout the entire Matrix franchise, the new cast members, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Matrix Resurrections abound in this panel discussion!)
That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I've ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! We all want our thoughts to be heard about the newest episode of whatever show it is we're watching. Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 6 of Amazon's THE EXPANSE. THE EXPANSE is a series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby and run by Naren Shankar. It's based on the book series of the same name written by James S.A. Corey, a pen name for writing team Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. This installment covers the show's third episode of season six, "Force Projection", in which we take a look at all the battles being fought that don't involve spaceships and how Marco Inaros has killed one of our coined Expanse terms, this time with special guest Tilly Bridges. POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to watch each episode before tuning in! Find us here when you're ready, and let us know what you thought That Episode Was... SPECIAL GUESTS Tilly Bridges (Writer of comic book titles KILLSWITCH, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions, head writer of 2021 Hugo Awards): @tillybridges Your POPSKL Hosts Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates Music POPSKL Punk Theme and Through the Ring Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 In Memoriam dirge by Rob Steiner and Erica Meadows ••• New episodes of That Episode Was... The Expanse are released every Monday and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!
With The Matrix Resurrections' release date fast approaching, I spoke with writer Tilly Bridges about lipstick, the spinny dress phenomenon, and about the inherent transness of these very trans films. We barely scratch the surface of it all, so check out her #TransTuesday threads on twitter for a lot more nuance! Tilly's twitter: @tillybridges Allison's twitter: @allyspock The show's twitter: @itsallfandom
Director Garan Fitzgerald, wrapper writer VC Morrison, and featured writers Tilly Bridges, Susan Bridges, and Lisa N. Michaud with live commentary on Seminar episode 102.
Episode One Hundred Two - The world we live in isn't always exactly what it appears to be. Featuring "The Natural" by Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges, and "Roles" by Lisa N. Michaud! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
The Wachowskis are well known for their real-life trans journey, and guest Tilly Bridges lays out how the Matrix movies have impressive depths of trans metaphor. This may be the rare case where you should listen to the podcast and then watch the movie.Tilly is part of a writing team with her wife, and you can see what they're up to here:http://www.birdguest.com/Please do like, subscribe, and rate on all the things like Facebook, Twitter, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Wherever you happen to be hearing us, really.Matt has just started his podcast journey into the Twilight Zone. Get in on the ground floor of Time Enough Podcast here:https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/Matt also made the music you're hearing in between the bits, and you can dig that stuff here:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Luke talks extensively talking about monsters, and you will want to hear him here - especially if you are into Monster Hunter:https://monstermash.transistor.fm/Or the smaller, Pokemon kind:https://lukelovespkmn.transistor.fm/Coming soon:December 14 - The Matrix RevolutionsDecember 21 - Santa Claus Conquers the MartiansDecember 28 - The Matrix ResurrectionsJanuary 4 - The Animatrix
That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I've ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! We all want our thoughts to be heard about the newest episode of whatever show it is we're watching. Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler discussions about currently airing TV shows in which we dig a little deeper, this time focusing on Season 1 of FX-on-Hulu's Y: THE LAST MAN. Developed for television by Eliza Clark and based on the classic comic book series from Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, Y: THE LAST MAN follows escape artist Yorick Brown after an apocalyptic event leaves him as the world's only remaining human with a Y chromosome. This installment covers the show's 10th and final episode of season one, "Victoria". With special guests Tilly Bridges (writer of hope-fueled sci-fi) and Jack Knoxville (founder, Trans Empowerment Project), POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination, the co-hosts of POPSKL share their immediate reactions to this new world and its characters. They discuss the parallels with the source material and the differences, offering perspectives, hot takes, and recommendations. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to watch each episode before tuning in! Find us here when you're ready, and let us know what you thought That Episode Was... SPECIAL GUESTS Tilly Bridges: @tillybridges Tilly's examination of trans allegories as seen in The Matrix starts at this Twitter link: https://twitter.com/TillyBridges/status/1404881655525826561 Jack Knoxville: @jacktivism101, jackknoxville.com. Jack recommends: adeemtheartist.bandcamp.com Your POPSKL hosts are Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates Music POPSKL Punk Theme music by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 ••• If you like what you hear: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!
Episode One Hundred One - Endings are often new beginnings, though not always in the way you think. Featuring "Bits and Bobs" by Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges, and "One More for the Road" by Patrick Regan! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Director Garan Fitzgerald, wrapper writer VC Morrison, and featured writers Tilly Bridges, Susan Bridges, and Patrick Regan with live commentary on Seminar episode 101.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly welcome special guests Susan and Tilly Bridges (writers, Killswitch / founders, Pendant Audio) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether the Y: The Last Man TV series can surmount dystopia fatigue, Dune director Denis Villeneuve's thoughts on Marvel movies, reactions to the Hawkeye trailer, and how fandom has changed throughout the course of the pandemic.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests Brian Ward (Senior Director of Video Production & Digital Media for Shout! Factory, podcast co-host - The Arkham Sessions) and Tilly Bridges (writer - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's roots in the legend of Robin Hood, the iconic score by composer Michael Kamen, the notable cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves abound in this panel discussion!)
Directors Garan Fitzgerald, Adam Blanford, Jeff Robinson, Tilly Bridges, and writers Patrick Regan and Kaitlyn Kliman with live commentary on Seminar episode 98.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), Tilly Bridges (writer - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions), and Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek, the upcoming Naming Your Little All-Star) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released film, Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), with topics including comparisons to the theatrical cut, the length and aspect ratio of the film, thoughts on the apocalyptic epilogue, and more (Beware: SPOILERS for Zack Snyder's Justice League abound in this panel discussion!)