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A comic book podcast dedicated to covering trans, non-binary, and gender queer representation in comics, manga, and webtoons. Hosted by comics writer Tomi Trembath, along a variety of guest creators behind trans media of all kinds. If you have requests for comics or creators to feature on the show, you can send them our way at one of the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics Email: transcendingcomics@gmail.com
Episodes

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Hey, can we talk for a second?
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Hey folks, it's been a minute since my last episode, and I wanted to share a few updates. I've been dealing with a flooded studio, the difficulties of starting a business as a convention vendor, and then there's the recently elected existential threat facing the trans community...
I have a few thoughts I'd like to share, and I want to set expectations regarding the status of both my shows and our release schedule going forward. This episode isn't all doom and gloom though. I'm a firm believer that our reality is constructed by the stories we tell ourselves and each other. So in a situation like this, I think it's time we tell a better one. I'm just one trans gal with a couple podcasts, but the one thing I can give to you all is a story. A story about how we face these next 4 years together, and come out stronger regardless of what's thrown at us.
Be safe out there friends, and thank you for listening.
Music Credits for Today's Episode:
Our intro song, "Push" and our outro, "Fine," are both by the incredibly talented Rockstar & Elise, you can check out both songs on their EP "The Future" on BandCamp and other platforms: https://rockstarelise.bandcamp.com/album/the-future-ep
Their Website: RockstarElise.com
The song used during out story is "Survive" by Lane 8 feat. Channy Leaneagh (Sultan + Shepard Remix): https://youtu.be/HbR6yWxjS8g?si=J2rlqXEgKBBQSH4G

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
The Invisibles and Hyper Sigils with Arden Leigh
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Welcome back to Transcending Comics! Today, we're revisiting the world of The Invisibles by Grant Morrison. Rather than another book club episode, we'll instead be exploring how the series has impacted real world practices of chaos magick.
Joining us for this discussion is none other than Arden Lee, an expert in chaos magic and the sole spiritual apprentice of Grant Morrison. Arden is an artist of many talents, as the frontwoman of Arden and the Wolves, the writer of an upcoming book, and the founder of The Repatterning Project. She's here to share her unique perspective on how The Invisibles has influenced real-world practices of chaos magick, especially with the introduction of the concept of the hyper sigil.
We had an incredible chat about how fiction can become reality, the magic of storytelling, and intriguing journeys of self-discovery!
Special thanks to Keegan Thoranin (@steadfastpetrel) for providing editing assistance while our studio was flooded!

Friday Sep 20, 2024
It's Morphin' Time: Episode of the Year Edition
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
In celebration of winning "Episode of the Year" and "Best Production" at the Iowa Podcast Awards, we're re-releasing one of the most unique and psychedelic podcasts we've ever made, It's Morphin' Time! This was Tomi's coming-out episode that was originally published on the Giant Sized Violence feed back in February of 2023, which we're excited to share in both podcast feeds!
The updated version of the episode includes a new intro and outro, and some exciting updates about recent and upcoming projects that we'd love our listeners to get involved with!
Original Description:
In this deeply personal episode, we'll be covering highlights of the last year, commemorating the heroes we lost, and walk through Tomi's experience of finding their voice through heroes like the Power Rangers. Along the way, they recount their story of their own psychedelic experience that led to a life-changing realization. For the first time in our show's history, we also incorporate music to accompany the story! Join us for a journey through loss, transformation, and self-discovery. It's Morphin' Time!
Music Used:
You’re an Ace Kid
By DEMONDICE
Enchantment
By Nora En Pure
Nora En Pure - Enchantment
The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History
By Aesop Rock
The Greatest Pac-Man Victory In History
The Starting Line
By Neil Cicierega
Neil Cicierega - The Starting Line
Clouds
By Sunny and Gabe
https://youtu.be/Dlv4Uh3zxw8?si=eBZlXelX78HJMeoW
Welcome to the Internet
By Bo Burnham (aixva remix)
Bo Burnham - Welcome to the Internet (aixva remix)
All Eyes on Me (OriginTori remix)
By Bo Burnham
https://on.soundcloud.com/neWVC3kBXD5Jz34K6
Space Monkey Mafia
By Neil Cicierega
Neil Cicierega - Space Monkey Mafia
Still Here
By Girl Talk
AhHa
By Nate Ruess
https://youtu.be/daaQkKU7AGw?si=ooYWa7s_QXPaOAWw
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Original Theme)
By Ron Wasserman
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Full Theme Song
Megazord (feat. ProbCause & Chrishira Perrier)
By GRiZ
MEGAZORD - GRiZ (feat. ProbCause & Chrishira Perrier) (Official Visualizer)
Legend of the Power Saurus
By Victorius
We Need a Hero (Piano Version)
By Ron Wasserman
Ron Wasserman - We Need a Hero (Piano Version)
Bluish
By Animal Collective
Animal Collective - Bluish (Official Video)
Survive
By Lane 8 (feat. Channy Leaneagh)
Lane 8 - Survive feat. Channy Leaneagh
Gratitude
By Above & Beyond
Oliver Smith Remix: Above & Beyond and anamē feat. Marty Longstaff - Gratitude (Oliver Smith Remix)
Split Bootleg Remix: Above & Beyond and Gardenstate feat Marty Longstaff - Gratitude (SPLIT Bootleg)
OriginTori Remix: https://on.soundcloud.com/WkPXkDoyuGKGe6kZ8
Komm: Süsser Tod
By Shiro Sagisu, Arianne, Hideaki Anno, lyrics removed by Yordle
Komm, süsser Tod (M-10 Director's Edit Version) - Instrumental [Removed Vocals]

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Transcending Comics had our first ever live show at Flame Con 2024! We were lucky enough to be joined by some incredible panelists, including Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer: A Memoir), Kim Wang (Of Thunder & Lightning), Ben Kahn (Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend, Renegade Rule), and Daniel Falco (Transphoria)!
We absolutely loved the input from each of our panelists, and the audience had some great questions for the creators. We also want to give a special shoutout to our friend Sadie for capturing and editing the footage of this event, she even managed to good audio of the audience questions, which we couldn't have managed without her! Stay tuned for more from our trip to Flame Con!
Music:
Intro: A Little Soul by Carlsin
Outro: You've Been Starrin by Carlsin
Check out more of his music on Carlsin.com

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
The People's Joker - Best comic book movie ever?
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
This week, Eri and Tomi dive headfirst into the vat of comedy chemicals that is The People's Joker! We discuss everything we love about Vera Drew's incredible indie film, and how it changes our viewpoints on what we expect to see from trans representation in comic book films going forward.
You can buy The People's Joker on DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS from DiabolikDVD or Amazon today!
Don't forget to support our own first comic, When We Transform, currently live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomitrembath/when-we-transform

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
In this episode, we dive deep into DC’s newest YA graphic novel, Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story, written by none other than Nicole Maines, the actress who brought Dreamer to life on the Supergirl TV show! We chat about Dreamer's journey from the small screen to the colorful pages of her very own comic, and how Maines continues to impress us with her storytelling prowess.
We also explore the exciting world of queer and trans representation in comics, from Dreamer's groundbreaking presence in the DC universe to her interactions with other beloved characters like Galaxy, the Prettiest Star. Plus, we share our thoughts on potential future crossovers and dream (pun intended) up some epic team-ups we'd love to see.
For those looking to avoid spoilers, our plot summary section begins at 6:54 and ends at 10:58.
So, whether you're a seasoned comic book reader or new to the world of superheroes, grab your cape and join us as we continue transcending boundaries and celebrating the vibrant world of trans, non-binary, and genderqueer representation in comics. 🎨💖
Also don't forget to check out our own first comic, When We Transform, live now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomitrembath/when-we-transform

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Big News: Our First Comic, Our First Live Panel, and More!
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Big news and big changes incoming!
My first comic, When We Transform, launches on Kickstarter this Thursday, August 1st! Sign up to get notified at launch by going to WhenWeTransform.com or by visiting our pre-launch page on Kickstarter! If you're a fan of the comics we cover on either of our podcasts, you're going to love this book!
We're also bringing the show to FlameCon in New York City on August 17th! Come see the live panel for "Transcending Comics: A Trans & Non-Binary Comic Creators Q&A" featuring panelists like Maia Kobabe, Jay Edidin, Kim Wang, Dan Falco, and Ben Kahn!
Also, be on the lookout for our upcoming Patreon for Keymaster Collective, our parent company encompassing Transcending Comics, When We Transform, Giant Sized Violence, and our other ongoing creative projects and collaborations!

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
GSV: Kaijumax (feat. Sarah Kennedy)
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
This is a cross-post of this week's episode of Giant Sized Violence.
This week, we're joined by writer and tabletop game designer Sarah Kennedy to talk about one of our favorite comics, Kaijumax by Zander Cannon! Kaijumax is a highly acclaimed kaiju-prison drama comic, unlike anything we've seen before. It's chock full of fun Tokusatsu references, and plays with the tropes of both prison dramas and monster movies in ways we never would have imagined!
Our guest, Sarah Kennedy, has worked on over 70 tabletop games, including Sentai & Sensibility, RPGs for Power Rangers, GI Joe, and Star Trek, as well as Werewolf the Apocalypse. She also has a Tokusatsu inspired comic of her own that she's working on that we can't wait to see come to life!