Estradiol Illusions

As our Sundance converage rolls along, we’re super excited to welcome Nathan Barr, composer of Uncle Frank to the show. Uncle Frank is one of the standout films of the festival, a heartwarming narrative for the LGBTQ community. Nathan shares some of his experiences crafting the film and collaborating with director Alan Ball again after seven seasons composing music for True Blood.

You can follow Nathan on Twitter @composerbarr

Our Sundance coverage continues with one of my personal favorites from the festival, Promising Young Woman. Delighted to welcome composer Anthony Willis to the show. Anthony explains his approach to scoring Emerald Fennell’s unique masterpiece. Anthony also plays some of the music from the film, an exciting treat you won't want to miss. 

Promising Young Woman will be released on April 17th.

For more of Anthony, follow him on Twitter @AnthonyBWillis

Also be sure to check out Ian’s FanSided review of the film

Recorded from the Sundance Film Festival! Join host Ian Thomas Malone as she interviews Emily Wilson and Danny Dikel, the director and star of the new short Danny’s Girl, an eclectic provoking commentary on internet. Emily & Danny share some insights from the film and explain the decisions behind the unique narrative that shies away from technology in this iPhone-obsessed era. A spoiler-free interview, this episode works great for fans of the film looking to learn more and those interested in checking it out (which you totally should).

To learn more about Danny’s Girl, check out the film’s website dannysgirl.com.

For more of Emily & Danny, check out their Instagram pages @emilyannewilson & @dannydikelart

Grab your motorcar and the deed to Toad Hall, we’re going a merrily journey to nowhere in particular. Join Ian & Tarabelle for an in-depth discussion of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, the most idiosyncratic and wonderful attraction in Disney Park history. While The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad served as a loose adaptation of The Wind and the Willows, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride largely abandons any connection to its source material.

From Toad Hall to Hell, Ian & Tarabelle cover the ride in all in iterations including the original 1955 version and both tracks at Disney World, where it lived in a certain silly old bear took over in 1998. We love Pooh, but it’s okay if you’re still a little angry about the whole situation.

For more Disneyland fun, check out our three part series ranking every ride at Disneyland, as well as our episode covering Galaxy’s Edge.

Grab your peach and the crown off the head of your least favorite older sibling, it’s time for a trip back to Westeros. Join Ian & special guest Sam of the Rainbow Guard for an episode all about the baby sibling of House Baratheon. Dearest Renly wasn’t in our story for very long, but he sure made an impact. Westeros’ most prominent gay character provided some great representation for the LGBTQ community, an ambitious and impeccably dressed figure who knew how to consolidate power and throw a wild tourney.

For more of Sam, follow him on Twitter @therainbowguard

Be sure to check out Ian’s article on Renly’s status as a queer icon

Get your Lazarus Pit ready for a trip to Earth-CW! The Arrowverse pulled off a crossover for the ages and Estradiol Illusions is here to talk about it. Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Ed Carroll for an exciting discussion covering Crisis on Infinite Earths. Ian & Ed break down what worked, what didn’t, plus all those exciting cameos. We may not have seen Nicholas Cage finally don the Superman costume, but there were so many thrilling moments that made for one of the most ambitious events in television history.   

For more of Ed, follow him on Twitter @EdRevelator34

Who watches the Watchmen? Who listens to the Estradiol Illusions? Grab your Rorschach mask and your giant blue dildo, because Clint is back for an exciting episode dedicated to everybody’s favorite costumed adventurers.

Join Ian & Clint for an overview of Watchmen’s first and possibly only season. From Sister Knight to Lube Man, this season was full of memorable characters and jaw-dropping moments. Ian & Clint talk about the season’s relationship to its source material, what worked and what didn’t, as well as plenty of pop culture & transgender references. Down with Ser Jorah, long live Angela Manhattan!

For more of Clint, check him out on Twitter @clintw & @WesterosLaw and be sure to check out his website Laws of Ice & Fire

Be sure to check out Ian's article for FanSided on The Leftovers' influence on Watchmen

Grab your shunter’s pole and your coil of wire rope, we’re back on the Island of Sodor! Join Ian & Tarabelle for the return of Thomas the Tank Engine & Chill, covering the classic Thomas Breaks the Rules. From our favorite “regular law breaker” to Bluebelle’s search for her calf to James’ messy accident, this VHS tape offers so much excitement. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Ian’s rendition of Percy’s victory song.

This collection includes the following episodes

1. Thomas Breaks the Rules

For more Thomas fun, check out our episodes covering the first three Ringo Starr tapes.

Eight surgeries in a four day stretch lead to quite the recovery! Join host Ian Thomas Malone as she reflects on having bottom surgery and facial feminization surgery (FFS) at the same time. Two months later, life is slowly getting back to normal, minus all the dilation of course! People looking to have bottom surgery will certainly want to check this episode out, as well as anyone who's ever wondered what it's like to have a vaginoplasty.

On a personal note, thank you to everyone for the well wishes these past few months. Looking forward to 2020!

Join host Ian Thomas Malone as she welcomes actor and audiobook narrating Therese Plummer to the show for an exciting conversation about her career. Therese has had quite a fascinating career, voicing characters in the Iron Man: Extremis motion comic, Pokemon, and acting in shows such as The Good Wife and Law & Order: SVU. Therese has narrated over 400 audiobooks as well, including the Virgin River series, which has been adapted into a Netflix series premiering on December 6th.

Therese provides many insights into her storied career, including the challenges of narrating an entire series’ cast of characters and the way to deliver a convincing sex scene. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughter and heartwarming stories.

You can check out Therese’s work on her website thereseplummer.com. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @tplummer76