Transqat
Transqat is a safe place to learn about transgender issues. Hosted by Clare McCarthy, Transqat is conversations with an emphasis of civil discourse and respect.
Episodes
140 episodes
Transqat Episode 124: David Grant
In the Season 5 opener, David Grant, Executive Director of the Hartford Pride Center joins Clare.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Not...
Analyzing Transqat Episode 1
Analyzing Transqat is a deeper exploration of the themes and topics raised in Transqat the Podcast. Clare feeds thematically-related episodes into an AI, which gener...
Clare Knows How to Read #6: Hothead Paisan, Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist
Clare looks at the first collection (1993, Cleis Press) of Diane DiMassa's Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist).Clare Knows How to Read is a spin-off of Transqat the Podcast, wher...
Transqat Episode 123: Queers in Trade Unions
Ahna and Luca from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 336 in Worcester join Clare to discuss queers in the trades.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at tran...
Transqat Episode 122: Kink Panel
An exploration of the kink community, co-hosted by sex educator and friend of the show Kim Adamski. NSFW or for younger ears.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at t...
Transqat Episode 121: JS Bryant School
Students, administrators and the founders of the JS Bryant School speak with Clare about their therapeutic day school in the Berkshires for LGBTQ youth.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and qu...
Transqat Episode 120: The Darling Divas
The Darling Divas of CT: Shaneeda Razor, Brandy Alexander, Minnie and Morgana DeLuxe join Clare to talk all things drag.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at ...
Transqat Episode 64 Encore: Barney Frank
Congressman Barney Frank, who passed away this week, joined Clare in September 2024.
Episode 119: OutFilm CT
Shane Engstrom and Wendy Peek reveal the trans and nonbinary offerings in this year's Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival. More info at outfilmct.org.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer pe...
Transqat Episode 118: Aleia Hayes
Fitness coach and trans man Aleia Hayes joins Clare to discuss wellness and gender journeys.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Notes
Transqat Episode 117: Fox & Feather
Sarah Guercia, founder andowner of Fox & Feather Healing Arts in Guilford CT and two of her colleagues join Clare to discuss art therapy, trauma, and finding your flow state.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations abou...
Transqat Episode 116: Bi Panel
Shari Lucas and Amanda Redfern talk with Clare about all things bisexual.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Notes
Transqat Episode 115: TJ Klune
#1 NYT and #1 USA Today author TJ Klune talks with Clare about his newest book, We Burned So Bright.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com....
Transqat Episode 114: John Pica-Sneeden
John Pica-Sneeden, Executive Director of the Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber, talks with Clare about the power of belonging.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more...
Transqat Episode 113: P-Town Trans Week
On location in Provincetown, Clare hosts a panel of participants at the 2026 Trans Week.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Notes...
Transqat Episode 112: Authentic Selves
Peggy Gillespie, editor of the book Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, along with Fresh Lev White, Genny Beemyn and Brianna Harris (who are featured in the book) join Clare to discuss found fam...
Clare Knows How to Read #5: Manhunt
Clare reviews Gretchen Felker-Martin's horror novel Manhunt.
Transqat Episode 111: Christa Steiner
Miss Constitution State 2026 talks with Clare about mental health and recovery, pageant life, and all things queer.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.co...
Transqat Episode 110: Voice From Pride 2025 Part 3
The third and final installment of excerpts from Pride event attendees from 2025.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Notes
Transqat Episode 109: Rainbow Organizing and Response
Ali Wicks-Lim and AT from ROAR talk with Clare about making LGBTQ+ events more joy-focused.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show No...
Transqat: Clare Knows How to Read, Episode 4: Casa Susannah
Clare refutes the claim that she's illiterate by discussing queer-themed books. This episode: Casa Susanna: The Story of the First Trans Network in the United States, 1959-1968
Transqat Episode 108: Voices From Pride 2025, Part 2
More excerpts from Middletown, Madison, North Haven, Worcester, North Adams, Holyoke and Hampshire Pride.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com....
