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The Rainbow Connection

The Rainbow Connection

Written by: Allison Hadley
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When seeking to be entertained, people naturally seek out representations in media that we identify with - we want to see ourselves in the stories we love. There are some fandoms and realms that especially connect with queer and trans Albertans. These stories let us know that we too can go to the stars, or travel through time, or meet with fellow adventurers in a tavern, before a dangerous quest. Edmonton's own Allison Hadley goes in depth with local community members to learn more.

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Episodes
  • Of Tabletop and Tablebottoms

    Of Tabletop and Tablebottoms
    Apr 21 2026

    Join Allison, with guests Sylvia Dougles and Kaia Heroux as they talk about tabeltop boardgames as learning and community building tools. The panel discusses why so many queer and trans people are drawn to boardgames, and how hard it can be to resist putting richly textured game pieces in your mouth.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Fighting For Love and Justice

    Fighting For Love and Justice
    Apr 21 2026

    Allison sits down with Tess Chappell and Jennie to discuss Sailor Moon, and the difficulties that go along with coming of age while you are expected to save the universe.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • A (Star) Trek of Self Discovery

    A (Star) Trek of Self Discovery
    Apr 21 2026

    Join Allison and guest Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw as they discuss fully automated luxury gay space communism, or as it is known in the common tongue - Star Trek. Gay lizards, timeless sapphic relationships, transgender worms - it's all here, in space!

    Note: We realized after filming that we totally forgot to mention Picard and the wonderful sapphic relationship between Raffi and Seven - legit one of the best parts of the series!
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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