Trans Sci-Fi, Cosplay, & Comics

As New York Comic Con begins, Imara celebrates trans nerd culture. First she’s talks with Blu del Barrio about playing Adira Tal, the first non-binary character in the Star Trek franchise. They discuss the way transness can influence an actor’s approach to a role, the power of Star Trek, Discovery’s T4T relationship, and Blu’s hope for non-binary representation in Hollywood. Next, Imara delves into the world of Wonder Woman with Nubia & the Amazons co-writer Stephanie Williams. Stephanie shares her approach to introducing a Black trans Amazon to the comics series and writing a fictional universe where all women are accepted and empowered.Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media!Blu del Barrio: @bludelb (Instagram and Twitter)Stephanie Williams: @steph_i_will (Instagram and Twitter) TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.