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Let’s Get Nebby: Queer Film, Trans Truckers, and Thriving with Hansen Bursic
Episode 24
Sunday, 23 November, 2025

In this special bonus episode of the QBurgh Podcast, host “Nebby” Nick Tommarello gets deep and delightfully nosy with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Hansen Bursic. They dish on everything from Pittsburgh’s rich queer film scene, including Reel Q Film Festival and Backyard Docs, to the trans joy on America's highways via the Trans Trucker Project.Today's Episode is sponsored by: Brianna's Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshopHansen spills the tea on why working-class trans stories are revolutionary, how media still gets it wrong, and why community raves might just be the future of film funding.💡 Topics include:The history and impact of Reel Q (turning 40!)Amish Country Queer and rural representationWhy trans youth need to be centered in mediaThe Trans Trucker Project and disrupting class narrativesHow to support queer creators, for realLearn more about Hansen: https://hansen.bursic.com/ https://hansen.bursic.com/project/the-trans-trucker-project/ Even more info:https://lgbtqtruckdrivernetwork.com/ https://reelq.org/festival/ https://www.backyarddocs.com/