Best Lorca Podcasts (2026)

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Andrea Jenkins 40:17

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This week on the show is American politician, writer, performance artist, poet, & transgender activist, Andrea Jenkins. She was the first black openly transgender woman elected to public office in the United States, serving since January 2018 on the Minneapolis City Council, & as the council's president, since January 2022.⁠ ★ Support this podcast …

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Ryan Rox 42:14

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Ryan is a queer, non-binary filmmaker, screenwriter and actor. They were born and raised in El Paso, Texas, but currently reside in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rox (@imryanrox) developed their passion for filmmaking after working as an actor on multiple independent, short films. After witnessing film crews in action and learning firsthand on set, they …

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Ava Val 31:45

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This week on the show is stand-up comedian, podcaster, and musician, Ava Val, who at the time went by Al Val. Recorded LIVE 3/14/23 on The Transverse Twitch.tv/thetransverse Follow Ava: Instagram: @avavalcomedy⁠ Youtube: youtube.com/avavalcomedy TikTok: @avavalcomedy⁠ ⁠ X: @AvaValComedy⁠ FB: https://www.facebook.com/AvaValComedy/⁠ ★ Support this po…

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Jennifer Marie 39:45

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This week on the show is Jennifer Marie. Jennifer is a bestselling author, and the founder of Jennspire, a business dedicated to fostering understanding, acceptance, and empowerment for individuals, families, and organizations navigating the complexities of gender identity.Through her own transformative journey, she has gone from self-doubt to embr…

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How One Summer in Barcelona Transformed Lives Through Song 1:25:41

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What if one summer could change the way you see music—and yourself—forever?In this episode of Resonances, Patricia Caicedo reunites with participants of the 2025 Barcelona Festival of Song—including Eden Rosenbaum, Cassandra Brittany Leisher, Ana Socaci, Jaiden Wettstein, Katelyn Breen, Campbelle Stencel, Sofia Jaquez, Crystal Buck, Stella Roden, A…

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Echoes of Lorca from Barcelona: The Making of El Diván del Tamarit 39:44

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What happens when Federico García Lorca’s most sensual poems collide with a historic piano in the heart of Barcelona? In this behind-the-scenes episode, soprano-musicologist Patricia Caicedo welcomes composer David Dies and tenor James Kryshak to reveal the fiery birth of El Diván del Tamarit—a brand-new song cycle premiering July 4, 2025 at the Bi…

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Echoes of Lorca from Barcelona: Crafting El Diván del Tamarit 39:44

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What happens when Federico García Lorca’s most sensual poems collide with a historic piano in the heart of Barcelona? In this behind-the-scenes episode, soprano-musicologist Patricia Caicedo welcomes composer David Dies and tenor James Kryshak to reveal the fiery birth of El Diván del Tamarit—a brand-new song cycle premiering July 4, 2025 at the Bi…

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Ali 40:31

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This week on the show, Emily welcomes Ali, a nonbinary, disabled small business owner, and founder of Q Space, living in Southeast Kansas. ⁠ IG @thewitchybibliophile⁠ Catch the show live, Tuesday nights at 9pm Eastern⁠ Twitch.tv/TheTransverse⁠ YouTube.com/TheTransverse ⁠⁠ #transgender #trans #transition #thetransgendershow #thetransverse #interview…

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Angela (Mama Pistachio) 40:56

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This week on the show is Angela aka Mama Pistachio. Angela is a self proclaimed nerd, demi-girl, and avid role player, has always been passionate about creating a safe space for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. Using an intersectional approach, Angela helps her clients understand how their lived experience, including s…

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Discovering Jaime León: A Musical Legacy That Transcends Borders 16:45

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What if I told you that one of Latin America's greatest composers of art song was born in a house that once belonged to a president... and died on the very day that would later be declared a global celebration of his legacy? This is the story of Jaime León—a composer whose music connects continents, memories, and generations. In this special episod…

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Resonances: A New Name, A Deeper Calling 3:55

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Welcome to the first episode of Resonances, formerly The Latin American and Iberian Art Song Podcast. In this short introductory episode, I explain why I’ve rebranded the podcast and what this new phase represents—a deeper, more integrated expression of who I am. As a soprano, musicologist, and physician, I no longer want to separate the different …

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Tercera Parte del capítulo 7 del Sutra del loto 6:56

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Tercera Parte del capítulo 7 del Sutra del Loto.

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Frágil, Imperfecto, Humano 4:54

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Una breve reflexión sobre el amor, y la importancia de reconocernos frágiles, imperfectos y humanos. Ser vulnerables y poder vernos genuinamente a nosotros mismos y a los otros.

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Carta sobre la Recepción de mi arte fotográfico 5:32

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Lectura de una carta sobre mi arte

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Kari-Aidyn 36:26

1y ago36:26

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This week’s episode features Kari-Aidyn, a beloved member of The Transverse family that we lost in August of 2024 to heart disease complications. Kari-Aidyn was a long time family member of The Transverse. She started out as a fan and supporter of The Transgender Show, then became a mod on the Twitch channel and Discord server, then became the prod…

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The Written Page (crosspost) - with Anton Garcia-Fernandez as host and Pilar Orti as guest 1:23:59

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Just popping in here with a conversation you might be interested in, and a link to a channel you should check out hosted by Anton Garcia-Fernandez: https://www.youtube.com/@antong.-f.8204/podcasts This link takes you to the video version of the conversation: https://youtu.be/13P5XucqBvE

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MEMORY, NOSTALGIA AND RESISTANCE: THE AFRO-LATIN ART SONG 9:23

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In this episode, we delve into Dr. Patricia Caicedo's thought-provoking article "Memory, Nostalgia, and Resistance: The Afro-Latin Art Song," exploring how the African diaspora in Latin America, impacted by the Atlantic slave trade, used music, language, and rituals as mechanisms of cultural preservation and resistance. We discuss how Afro-Latin co…

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Kasen Truth 28:29

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This week on the show is Kasen Truth, a 32 year old trans man who is currently living in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife. Originally born and raised in Houston, TX, he’s an advocate for social justice, 1/2 of renskaise on YouTube, photographer and a social worker. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Partner: Adrienne Wehr 1:08:18

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Adrienne Janene Wehr is a multi-disciplinary artist, and story teller and the cisgender wife of former guest Jessika Janene. Included among Adrienne's myriad stories projects are: In the Company of Ghosts (a multi-disciplinary stage performance that she produced, co-created and co-performed), The Bread, My Sweet (an award winning indie film she pro…

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Gabe Lorca 57:10

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Ryan Cassata 41:22

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Ryan Cassata (he/him) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist, and transgender motivational speaker. Ryan's music and story has been showcased on The Larry King Live Show, The Tyra Banks Show, CNN, GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Newsweek, and The NY Daily News. Ryan has b…

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Ruth E. Macy & Courtney Naliboff 49:04

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Ruth E. Macy and Courtney Naliboff are the co-authors of Your Postpartum Body, the first book for people of all gender identities and childbirth experiences to fully address the phisical experience AFTER pregnancy. Both are passionate about education, inclusion, and allyship. They saw that the physical changes and challenges people face postpartum …

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Wendy Cole 1:04:23

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As a Transition Mentor, Wendy Cole uses her life experiences to help clients face the significant life changes that come with gender transition. Since 2017, Wendy has guided others through this process. She believes in the mind’s powers; she practices mindfulness, shifting her beliefs and energy to support herself going forward, making profound cha…

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Krystal 41:06

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Krystal is a woman of many talents. She is a dedicated Field Service Technician with a diverse educational background. She holds qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance, both in civilian and military fields, and graduated in the top 5 of her class from an LPN Nursing program. Currently, Krystal is expanding her horizons by studying Animation and Vid…

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Gender Without Identity with authors Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini 1:12:43

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This week on the show, Emily speaks with the authors of Gender Without Identity. Ann Pellegrini and Avgi Saketopoulou are psychoanalysts who have focused their attention on gender and sexual identity. In their work, they have found the notion of a “core gender identity” or the “born this way” argument too simplistic and even problematic. All gender…

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Jasmine Vine 59:54

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This week's guest is Jasmine Vine, a 25 year old transgender woman from Adelaide, South Australia and host of the Trans Boss Podcast. Her story is one of great hardship including bullying, domestic violence, serious mental illness, and both parents dying by 21, yet she's overcome it all to become a powerhouse inspiration to her thousands of followe…

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Toni Leslie 53:50

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Tuesday night, Emily welcomes Toni Leslie to The Transgender Show. She's a Native American transgender female writer and artist From upstate New York. Her many past jobs have included professional photographer, contractor, pilot, radio station DJ, and photo collage artist. Toni is currently working as a peer recovery coach in addiction and working …

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Dean FM 24:52

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Dean FM (Dean-Fraser Milford) is a Boston Massachusetts based non-binary rapper, activist and influencer. His music encapsulates eclectic thoughts that scat over percussive rhythms and exotic sounds. His performances exude drag culture and satiric expression. In 2016, Dean released his debut EP “Watch It”, which received local and national coverage…

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Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D. 54:58

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Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D. is a writer, podcaster, and activist. Her works focuses on the origin and nature of identity, especially gender. Ami has been a geneticist, a chemist, a software engineer, and a manager, but her greatest challenge to date is taking on the entrenched fallacy that identity and gender are only of concern to the LGBTQ community…

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Kalie Hargrove 1:03:14

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Kalie is an ordained pastor in Georgia and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in religious institutions. She has a passion for building community and supporting and protecting the rights of individuals. She was dismissed from her seminary after being outed as trans. She joined the lawsuit challenging religious exemptions in Title IX in order to sto…

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Corey Schiller (aka Goose) 1:13:55

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Corey is a transgender man who began his gender journey 21 years ago at the age of 25. Since then, he's lived mostly in stealth and integrated into male culture undetected. He worked as an automotive mechanic for 10 years before beginning his spiritual journey on the Appalachian Trail in 2011. That adventure taught him a lot about true strength and…

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Van Ethan Levy 45:18

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Van is a queer, non-binary, socialized as female, autistic, trans person dedicated to social justice. They are dually licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. Van is passionate about holding space for all intersections of one’s identity(ies). Van aims to use a trauma informed lens to help folks learn ways to …

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Justice Renée 56:29

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Justice Renée, born trans-female, was raised in a Fundamentalist Evangelical Home. Her father was a leader in the Young Earth/Creation Science movement in Utah and surrounding states through the 1980s and 90s. She was taught through shame to hate her trans identity. In her preteens, Justice dedicated her life to Jesus and began ministry work with h…

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Shannon McDill 59:52

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A New Jersey native, Shannon is a graduate of Rutgers University, with a concentration in Historic Preservation and Political Science. She is a digital creator with content focusing on gender, race, and social justice. With her wife Rachel she co-hosts the podcast 'Our Life In Transition'. You can also find her every week boosting transition posts …

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Laser Malena-Weber 48:05

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Laser Malena-Webber is musician and writer — known for their nerdy folk-pop band the Doubleclicks. The Doubleclicks sing about dinosaurs, cats, and queer feelngs. Laser's latest project is the musical Teaching a Robot to Love, which just debuted on the Billboard Cast Albums chart. Teaching A Robot To Love is a story about change, acceptance, queer …

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Mallery Jenna Robinson 54:36

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This week on The Transgender Show, Emily welcomes Mallery Jenna Robinson, an AfraCarribean Transwoman and transgender and HIV healthcare advocate in Los Angeles. From 2019-2021 Mallery worked with The LGBTQ Center Long Beach in their Transgender Health Department, responsible for case management of clients, linkage to care, PrEP and PEP services, S…

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Daniel Wilson 51:24

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Daniel is a 37-year old working-class transgender veteran running a nonpartisan grassroots congressional campaign for California’s 38th Assembly District. He was born and raised in Maryland by a hard-working single mom. Daniel started working at 14, came out as a lesbian at 16, and graduated from high school the year after 9/11. Unable to break the…

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Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper 1:16:26

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Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper (they/them) teaches Theatre History, is a doctor of the Arts and Theology, and an Ethical Humanist clergy. Both as performer and clergy within the Ethical Culture Movement and First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, their ritual-based performance is grounded in the act of homiletics, decolonial Humanism and Black Intellectual T…

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Jessica (Jess.Rising) 1:04:41

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This week on the show is Jessica, a trans, bi, ace computer programmer by day and D&D Dungeon Master by night. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Transverse Media

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13. Tomás Luis de Victoria 27:44

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Owen L. Rees, a professor of Music at the University of Oxford and a Fellow in Music and Organist (Director of Music) at The Queen's College, University of Oxford, speaks about Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548–1611), a renowned Spanish Renaissance composer celebrated for his choral music, known for its harmonies and profound spiritual expression. BOOKS…

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12. Lope de Vega 28:38

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Jonathan Thacker, the King Alfonso XIII Professor of Spanish Studies and a Fellow of Exeter College at the University of Oxford, discusses Lope de Vega (1562–1635), a playwright and poet who played a crucial role in Spanish literature during the Golden Age. He was a contemporary of Cervantes and Shakespeare, and he authored as many as 800 plays and…

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11. Manuel de Falla 34:19

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Michael Christoforidis, a Professor of Musicology at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, discusses Manuel de Falla (1876–1946), a pivotal figure in Spanish culture during the Silver Age and arguably one of Spain's most renowned composers. He achieved widespread recognition in a country more famous for its literary and vi…

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10. Rosalía de Castro 27:23

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Catherine Davies, emérita professor of Hispanic and Latin American Studies at the University of London, talks about Rosalía de Castro (1837–1885), one of Spain’s finest lyrical poets, certainly the most loved and admired of the nineteenth century. Rosalía de Castro ushered in a new era of modern poetry in Spain, and left an enduring legacy in Spani…

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Dani 37:52

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This week on the show is Dani, she works as a manager in the male-dominated electrical sector and hosts support groups for trans teens and adults in northern California. Dani is a 50 year old trans woman in the middle of her second go at transition. She’s worked in the Power Distribution business for over 27 years and as a member of the IBEW (elect…

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Lt. Col. Bree Fram 44:58

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Lieutenant Colonel Bree Fram is an active duty astronautical engineer in the US Space Force currently assigned to the Pentagon to lead space policy integration for the Department of the Air Force. Bree previously served in a wide variety of Air Force positions including a Research and Development command position and an oversight role for all Air F…

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GenderMeowster 47:13

2+ y ago47:13

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This week on the show is non-binary, trans masc, streamer, Podcaster, and purveyor of a Vibrant Online Nonbinary Community, Gender Meowster ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Transverse Media

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Jada 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

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Tonight on The Transgender Show, we welcome Jada. She describes herself as “a little kind, a little sultry, and a lot of sass.” As a BIPOC transgender model, Jada is passionate about opportunities that push her out of her comfort zones and allow her to be an activist for her community. Her goal is to promote trans visibility and be a role model for…

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Bre Starr 44:13

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This week on the Transgender Show is Bre Starr, in her own words a psychologist with a big mouth who meets herself at the intersection of many margins. Be sure to check out our guest, Bre on TikTok at Fairy.Pusss Recorded LIVE on 11/16/2021 at Twitch.tv/TheTransverse ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Marla 38:00

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This week on The Transgender Show is Marla Alpert. Marla (She/They) is a seasoned actor and singer, having performed in the national tours of Jekyll and Hyde and Ragtime, as well as with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s The Sorceress, and in over a dozen regional shows throughout the country. She is also the host of her own podcast about l…

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Cole (NonStopColePop) 49:20

2+ y ago49:20

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This week on the show is Cole, a non-binary transfemme TikTok creator who prides themselves on top tier trans crap-posting, sharing the experiences of their transition, and many, many puns. Be sure to check out our guest, Cole on TikTok at NonStopColePop Recorded LIVE on 11/2/2021 at Twitch.tv/TheTransverse ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…