Estradiol Illusions

Estradiol Illusions goes international again! Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Caitlin Spice for a discussion on the evolution of transgender rights in New Zealand. Caitlin shares her insight as a trans woman, explaining the history of the fight for LGBTQ equality in her country. Topics include healthcare, the legislative process, and the role of "debate" in modern discourse. Caitlin brings a fascinating perspective to complex issues, shedding light on why New Zealand's political climate is far less toxic than the United States.

You can find Caitlin on Twitter at @CateSpice, as well as on the No Sleep Podcast, and on the Hallowdine Library subreddit.

Disneyland knows how to give people a good time. You don’t earn the moniker, “the happiest place on earth” without doing at least a few things right. From the parades to the costumed characters to the delectable desserts, there’s so much to do in Disneyland, but one element of the park experience reigns supreme above all others: the rides.

There are many great rides at Disneyland. While it’s pretty hard to fit them all in a day, perhaps even harder was the effort to rank them all in a cohesive manner. This series is a companion to our complete ranking of every ride Disneyland has to offer, available on Ian's website. Join Ian & Tara for a full adventure through the happiest place on earth.

Part Three features the top ten! 

Disneyland knows how to give people a good time. You don’t earn the moniker, “the happiest place on earth” without doing at least a few things right. From the parades to the costumed characters to the delectable desserts, there’s so much to do in Disneyland, but one element of the park experience reigns supreme above all others: the rides.

There are many great rides at Disneyland. While it’s pretty hard to fit them all in a day, perhaps even harder was the effort to rank them all in a cohesive manner. This series is a companion to our complete ranking of every ride Disneyland has to offer, available on Ian's website. Join Ian & Tara for a full adventure through the happiest place on earth.

Part Two features the rides ranked from twenty to eleven. 

Disneyland knows how to give people a good time. You don’t earn the moniker, “the happiest place on earth” without doing at least a few things right. From the parades to the costumed characters to the delectable desserts, there’s so much to do in Disneyland, but one element of the park experience reigns supreme above all others: the rides.

There are many great rides at Disneyland. While it’s pretty hard to fit them all in a day, perhaps even harder was the effort to rank them all in a cohesive manner. This series is a companion to our complete ranking of every ride Disneyland has to offer, available on Ian's website. Join Ian & Tara for a full adventure through the happiest place on earth.

Part One features the honorable mentions, dishonorable mentions, and the rides ranked from thirty-one to twenty. 

First Star Trek episode of the podcast! Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Alexandra August for an in-depth look at Threshold, one of the most polarizing episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. Does Threshold deserve the hate, or are the salamanders merely a lightning rod for some of the broader criticism levied at Trek's venture into the Delta Quadrant? Ian & Alexandra break down the episode while including plenty of references to broader series' lore. We can guarantee you won't look at the salamanders the same way again. Warp 10, here we come! 

You can follow Alexandra at @alxaugust, Screen Rant & CBR

To find more of Ian, follow her at @ianthomasmalone or check out her website ianthomasmalone.com

Ever wonder what HRT feels like? Join host Ian Thomas Malone for a reflection on feelings, both pre-transition and after the needle full of estrogen went inside her tush. We all have feelings but we're not always so great at figuring them out. Ian does her best to work through the complexities of emotion while talking about the ways that transitioning has helped her gain a greater sense of understanding about herself.

First Stannis episode of the show! Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Jim McGeehin of Wars and Politics of Ice & Fire for an in-depth discussion on the One True King’s adventures in the North. From the moment he rescued the Night’s Watch from certain doom, Stannis plotted a different course in his campaign for the Throne, winning over supporters to his cause through his charming personality and desire to bring about change to a war-torn region. We take a look at Stannis’ victories at the Wall and Deepwood Motte and preview how the Battle of Ice may turn out in The Winds of Winter

You can follow Jim on Twitter @JM_SLAL, on Tumblr, and on his YouTube page

Grab your controller! Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Christian Montalvo for a retrospective on the Nintendo 64. The fifth generation of home consoles revolutionized gaming in so many ways, ushering in the 3D era with colorful graphics and larger than life gameplay. Ian and Christian discuss the ways the system made a lasting impression on them, which continues even to this day. From Moo Moo Farm to the Jolly Roger Bay all the way to the Shadow Temple, the N64 opened up so many doors for us to play in. Make sure Kazooie is all safe and secure in your backpack and come have some fun with us!

You can follow Christian on Twitter @ChipperMontalvo

Nipple suits forever! Join host Ian Thomas Malone and very special guest Tara Hattendorf for a Pride-themed episode celebrating the first gay superhero movie. Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin may be regarded as one of the worst movies ever made, but there's so much to love in its absurd narrative. From the codpiece to the terrible Mr. Freeze puns intertwined with constant lovers' quarrels, Batman & Robin remains an endearing classic. 

Join host Ian Thomas Malone and special guest Katelyn Burns for a wide ranging conversation on LGBTQ issues. Katelyn is the first openly transgender Capitol Hill reporter, covering the extensive scope of federal policy. Topics discussed include transgender representation in the media, the challenges of covering Congress, and the video game that’s currently got Katelyn’s attention. 

You can follow Katelyn on Twitter and on her Facebook page