So There's That Podcast

DiG finally talks about transitioning in public, but first gets sidetracked, along with Dante, by Nazis hawking Jell-O, playing Excite Truck on Wii for an entire freakin' weekend and the complexities of shooting a simple YouTube video about Feta Salsa.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG and Dante dissect their interview with Forest Rain from the previous episode, but not before discussing DiG's unsolicited Wolverine script, milk crates, Nazi super cows, and the most expensive items on Amazon. Oh, and DiG debuts a new name (DiG) and URL (www.facebook.com/typingmonkette) for their Facebook page.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG and Dante welcome their very first guest, the celebrated Brony (and transgender) musician, Forest Rain. Y'know, as in My Little Pony fandom. Among the many topics (and tangents) covered are transitioning, the nature of being looked up to, her song, "Great to Be Different," and embracing the awkward.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG intends to talk about transitioning in public, but gets sidetracked by news that "So There's That" has been featured on the UK iTunes main screen. Dante then talks about their impending first guest, spurring a discussion of what to feed podcast invitees, that then leads to a show invite for Weird Al Yankovic.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG deconstructs the Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair kerfuffle, attends a fraternity reunion (dun, dun, DUN!), and invites Alton Brown (Good Eats) to the show. Dante graduates and gets a surprising response from an invited guest. Dig counters with the drama surrounding countless decisions of what to wear to Dante's graduation.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG discusses the joys of electrolysis, the needles, the exact nature of the pain, and the psychology surrounding the experience. That and binge watching Hannibal with the family. Dante finally finishes Borderlands 2, gets interrupted by the cat, and invites Burnie Burns (Rooster Teeth) to the festivities.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG talks about the surprising effects of female hormones and antiandrogens, going to Sephora for the first time and invites Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall) to the show. Dante enthusiastically discusses RGB and CMYK, the transgender banner on our Facebook page and the "seeming" comfort around his gender fluidity.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

DiG discusses the fear inherent in coming out as transgendered to the world, waxes poetic over his new Apple Watch and invites Steven Moffat (Doctor Who) to the podcast. Dante gets an art commission, invites Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls), and tries to clarify details about Forest Rain. Plus DiG's mailbag and an apology over the worst Dr. Evil impersonation of all time.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

Wherein DiG speaks of secrets, such as hiding a stutter for 25 years. Dante gets more fan mail and invites his top two dream guests, Lauren Faust (My Little Pony) and Forest Rain (a transgender(ed) Brony musician). Dig counters with a bra fitting at Nordstrom and a show invite to Bryan Fuller (Hannibal). Lots of name dropping, to be sure, but sooner or later one of these guests has gotta show up!

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.

Our second podcast episode, wherein our humble host and occasional provocateur, DiG, gets mistaken for Dante's mom, talks about the Mayor of Portland and pestering Alton Brown. Dante, for his part, shares details on meeting Eddie Izzard, and invites Eddie and Vince Gilligan to appear on the podcast. We end with our first mailbag segment and thrashing good rant on the accepted usage of transgender vs. transgendered.

Note: When I began transitioning in 2014, I was known by my nickname DiG, which sufficed until I learned my mom had chosen Jennifer had my birth gone differently. So for historical sake, I leave the podcasts as originally conceived, but know that my name is and apparently always was Jen.