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Disability After Dark

583 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 213 ratings

This is a podcast that looks at disability stories. it's like sitting down with a really close friend to have real conversations about disability, sexuality and everything else about the disability experience that we don't talk about; the things about being disabled we keep in the dark. The show is hosted by Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza.

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Re-Listen to E174 - "How To Help Your Disabled Lover Pee

June 16, 2024 14:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MB

Episode Notes On this episode, we take a look back at E174 "How to help your disabled lover pee". This was one of my favorite and most important episodes and I hope you enjoy having a re-listen to it or hearing it for the very first time. Enjoy! Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code ANDREWGURZA at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK...

E366 - Bowel Brethren, The Handmaids Tale, Disabled Marriage & More with Carey Cox

June 09, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Episode Notes On E366, I sit down with disabled actor and new disabled BFF Carey Cox as we talk about all things in her life around disability including EDS, being disabled and married to another disabled person + her acting roles in the Handmaid's Tale + many more disability tangents. Enjoy! Follow Carey at: https://www.instagram.com/careyleighcox/ Episode Sponsors Listen to Jeff Preston's monthly podcast Invalid Culture   Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off s...

Re-Release of 251: "I've Outlived my Usefulness" - A Chat with Disabled Theatre Maker Debbie Patterson

June 02, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Episode Notes I just found out the other day that the play I have been co-creating for the last 8 years or more on queerness and disability called ACCESS ME has been nominated for 3 DORA awards (a big deal in Toronto Theatre). I was having trouble with the audio for this week's original episode, so I decided to re-release my chat with the disabled theatre maker and dramaturg on ACCESS ME, and my dear friend, Debbie Patterson. She is such a power house of a performer and a great human, so...

Ep 365 - The Simulacra of Disability w/ Jeff Preston

May 26, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Episode Notes On E365, I sit down with my friend Jeff Preston, an Associate Professor of Disability studies as we go off on a ton of disability tangents, one of which is exploring the "simulacra of disability" and disability representation. We talk about Jeff's early aughts jourrney from London, Ontario, Canada to Ottawa, Canada in his power chair and why he did that + so much more. Enjoy! Follow Jeff at www.jeffpreston.ca Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own...

E364 - Talking about Care, Physchosexual Therapy and Disability w/ Candice Care Unger

May 19, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Episode Notes On E364, I go down under to talk with my friend and colleague Candice Care Unger, a psychosexual therapist in Australia who works with disabled clients and talks with them openly about their sexual function as part of their overall disabled health. We talk about sexuality and disability grief, why she started her practice and so very much more. This is a good one. Enjoy! Follow Candice at www.carerehab.com.au Listen to a Wheelie Good Sex Chat Episode sponsors Clone-A-Wil...

E363 The Squeaky Wheel, SMA & More with Steven Verdile

May 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Episode Notes On E363, we talk about disability, comedy and satire with creator of the disability satire The Squeaky Wheel, Steven Verdile. We talk about his experience with SMA, how to make good disabled comedy + so much more. Follow Steven here: https://www.instagram.com/stevenverdilecreative/ Follow The Squeaky Wheel: https://www.instagram.com/thesqkywheel/ Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code ANDREWGURZA at Che...

E362 - Two Crips and a Baby - with Daniel Sluman & Emily Brenchi

May 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Episode Notes On E362, I sit down with my friend Daniel Sluman and his wife Emily Brenchi as we talk about disabled parenthood. This is such an under discussed topic. We never hear about disabled parenting, and I was so excited to bring Emily and Dan on and learn about their experiences as disabled parents! Enjoy! Follow Daniel and Emily's journey as disabled parents here: https://www.instagram.com/two_crips_and_a_baby/ Episode Sponsors Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pus...

Bonus! "The Ride Ahead" w/ Samuel & Dan Habib

April 24, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Episode Notes I am SO EXCITED to share this bonus episode with the co-creators and co-directors of the new documentary "The Ride Ahead" which chronicles Samuel Habib's transition to disabled adulthood. We talk about the film, the challenges and triumphs of making the film while disabled, the wisdom of talking to other disabled mentors along the way, Samuel's hopes and dreams for disabled adulthood + so much more. Follow the film here: https://linktr.ee/therideahead IF YOU ARE IN TORONTO T...

E361 - Are These Men's Health Sex Positions Disability-Friendly?

April 21, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Episode Notes On E361, Andrew does a classic DAD episode and reviews popular sex positions from Men's Health to see if they are actually disability friendly or accessible. SO MANY OF THEM don't even consider accessibility at all, so I do it for them. From positions like, The Captain to the Happy Baby (yup, that's real), we consider where accessibility could be and why it is so lacking. Enjoy! Follow along with the positions here: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a19547362/45-sex-pos...

E360 - Ryan Manriquez, Severe Disabilities, Student Government and More

April 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Episode Notes On E360, Andrew sits down with guest Ryan Manriquez as we talk about student government and disability, being severely disabled + a whole lot more. Ryan is poised and passionate and you can feel that from him here. Enjoy! You can follow Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmanriquezz/ Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code ANDREWGURZA at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purchas...

E359 - New Disabled South, Cerebral Palsy and so much more w/ Dom Kelly

April 07, 2024 12:21 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Episode Notes On E359 of Disability After Dark, Andrew Gurza sit down with President, CEO and Co-Founder of New Disabled South, Dom Kelly. We talk about his work championing disabled people in the south. Then we move into the differences and similarities of our experiences with Cerebral Palsy + so much more! Enjoy! You can follow New Disabled South here: www.newdisabledsouth.org You can follow Dom Kelly on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/the_tattooedjew Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-W...

E358 - Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Sexuality and Spank Box w/ Jessica E Blinkhorn

March 31, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Episode Notes On E358, we go back to our roots and talk about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, sexuality, desire and so much more with our guest, artist and activist, Jessica E. Blinkhorn. She talks candidly about sex and disability in a way that is so refreshing, raw and honest. Enjoy! You can follow Jessica Blinkhorn here: https://www.instagram.com/wheelie_an_artist/ and follow her work with Spankbox here: www.spankbox.atl Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and g...

E357 - The History of The Walker

March 24, 2024 13:35 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

Episode Notes On E357, we have a comfy, cozy episode where we look at the history of a very well used mobility aid: The Walker/Walking Frame. We explore its origins all the way back to the time of Christ...maybe? We look at some examples of the walker's predecessor, the Hand Trestle, and a walking aid from the early 1900s. Plus, Andrew shares some times when he used a walker and even shares celebs who have been seen using them. Enjoy! Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy a...

E356 - Coming out about HIV, Pansexuality and CP with Joseph Kibler

March 17, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Episode Notes On E356, I sit down with disabled content creator Joseph Kibler as we explore his journey coming out about being born HIV+, the stigma he faces around that; we also talk about his journey as someone living with Cerebral Palsy, married life, content creation around disability + so much more!  Enjoy!  Follow Joseph here: linktr.ee/josephakibler Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code ANDREWGURZA at Checkout. ...

E355 - Popcorn and Power Chairs 7 - The Whale

March 10, 2024 13:35 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Episode Notes In E355, we have another installment of Popcorn and Power Chairs.  In this one, I wanted to review The Brendan Fraser led Drama/Horror (horror according to Google) The Whale.  I had a lot of feelings about how fatness and disability were portrayed in this one, and I often found the ableism overwhelming alongside the fatphobia.  Why didn’t they just hire a fat person?  Or a disabled person? And other questions… like who was it made for?  I don’t know if this was the way we shou...

E354 - Talking all about being Severely Disabled w/ Dr. Tye Martin

March 03, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Episode Notes On E354, I sit down with Dr. Tye Martin as he shares with us his experiences as a severely disabled person. We talk about everything from 40 day ICU stays to airplane travel and everything in between. It was really great to sit down with another severely disabled person and just chat. Enjoy! Follow Dr. Tye Martin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tyedmartin/ Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD20 at Checkout. w...

Honouring Nathan Say

February 25, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Episode Notes On January 8, 2024, one of our past podcast guests, Nathan Say, passed away.  He was a spoken word poet, a sex educator and activist.  I am heartbroken he passed and I wanted to use my platform to honour him.  Listen to our episode from 2018, and hug your disabled friends tight.  This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

E353 - Going off on a million fun tangents about CP and Disability with Dr. Lara Ameen

February 18, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Episode Notes On E353, I sit down with Dr. Lara Ameen as we go off on a bunch of fun tangents about Cerebral Palsy, disability, media representation and so much more.  This was a fun one.  Enjoy!  Follow Dr. Lara Ameen: https://www.instagram.com/trucherrygirl/  Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD20 at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon co...

E352 - “The Brain is The Worst Organ, I Swear” - w/ Beck Brock

February 11, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Episode Notes On E352, I sit down with Beck as we discuss their experience with a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).  We talk about how being in a coma is nothing like it is on TV, losing relationships, ableism, why the brain is the worst organ and so much more! Enjoy! Follow Beck at: https://www.instagram.com/furiousblanketfort/ Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD20 at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off ...

E351 Popcorn & Power Chairs E6 - The Peanut Butter Falcon w/ Jeff Kalasky from Talkumentary Podcast

February 04, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Episode Notes On E6 of Popcorn and Power Chairs, we review The Peanut Butter Falcon, the story of a young man with down syndrome who runs away to pursue his dream of meeting a wrestler and has an adventure along the way. For this one I am joined by Jeff Kalasky from the Talkumentary Podcast. We talk about care issues around disabled people living in nursing homes, our thoughts on some of the language of the film and we go off on several tangents... enjoy! Follow Jeff and the Talkumentary ...

E350 - Performing Wellness - with Lorna Craig

January 28, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Episode Notes On E350, I sit down with my friend and Symptom Sister, Lorna Craig.  We talk about her experience with chronic lyme, performing wellness, dealing with disability and family relationships and friendships + so much more.  Enjoy! Follow Lorna here: https://www.instagram.com/lun_aaah  Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD20 at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys,...

Episode 349 - Re-introducing Malakai Strong

January 21, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Episode Notes On E349, I sit down again with my friend and colleague Malakai Strong as we talk about all thing Cerebral Palsy and intersectional.  They share their journey of being black, trans and disabled and having Cerebral Palsy with a sprinkling of fibromyalgia.  They share with us details about their book, Super Me and why he chose to write it + we talk about disability joy, therapy and so much more!  Follow Malakai Strong and buy his book at: www.strongwheeld.com  Episode Sponsors ...

E348 - “What do I do when the care system fails?” - with Kristen Williams

January 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Episode Notes On E348, I invite my best friend, Kristen to talk about her experiences of being neglected and abused by care staff who have refused her care some days because of cockroaches, meaning that she has days of no help at all, having to hire outside care, hoping it will work. We talk about what that kind of neglect feels like, we ask, how do we fix a broken care system that leaves disabled people like this and more. If you want to support Kristen and ensure that she can get out o...

E347 - Talking Disability Negativity, Disability Joy & seronegative spondyloarthritis with Emmy

January 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Episode Notes On E347, I sit down with Emmy who shares her experiences with disability negativity, disability joy and  seronegative spondyloarthritis.  We have a really fun, candid convo her as she openly discusses her life as a cripple; her marriage, family reactions, just cripple things and so much more.  Enjoy!  Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD20 at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next p...

E346 - How to Be an Ally to Disabled People & Other Questions w/ Bethany Reed

December 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Episode Notes On E346, I share an episode that I recorded in Jan 2023 with a fan of my work, Bethany Reed.  While she doesn’t identify as disabled herself, she wanted the opportunity to ask questions, and learn how to be a better ally to disabled folks, so we did exactly that.  Enjoy! Episode Sponsors Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com...

Episode 345 - “What’s Your Condition?” Spina Bifida

December 24, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Episode Notes For E345, Andrew decided to do another Episode of “What’s Your Condition?” where we explore the history, mythology and day to day experiences of people with Spina Bifida.  We learn that it has been around thousands of years, learn what you find when you Google it, learn about the most common myths, we learn how sexual function is understood in people with SB + so much more!  Enjoy!  Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by usi...

Episode 344- Pro Crip Dating Tips - Winter 2023

December 17, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Episode Notes For E344, I thought it would be really fun to do a classic style episode.  So, let’s take common winter dating tips like sledding, carriage riding and “acroyoga” apparently and talk about the ways in which they are or aren’t accessible and how silly some of these date ideas would look if I as a disabled person tried them.  Enjoy!  Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillyco...

Episode 343: Popcorn & Power Chairs #5 - The Boy Who Lived

December 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Episode Notes On E343, we do a popcorn & power chairs episode where I review the new HBO Doc called The Boy Who Lived about David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double on the HP films who had an accident which left him paralyzed.  We learn about their deep bond, we go along with David as he chronicles the highs and lows of his life before and after disability.  He makes me think differently about some things about paralysis, and we watch as his friends talk about their experiences with hi...

Episode 342 - Having a Sleepy Chat with Dean Grosbard

December 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Episode Notes On episode 342, I sit down with Dean Grosbard as we talk about his experience with sleep disorders and sleep disabilities.  We explore how sleep is always a symptom and never the cause, why Dean is part of the sleepy community + how all that affects everyday life and relationships.  Enjoy! Follow me at andrewgurza.com and sign up to be on a main show or an offshoot by e-mailing [email protected]  Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20%...

Episode 341 - Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) w/ April Hubbard

November 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Episode Notes On episode 341, I sit down with my friend April Hubbard as we talk about her journey choosing MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). This was a big conversation; we talk about April's decision to choose MAID, we talk through big feelings, April outlines her process being assessed + so much more. This was a hard one to do, but very important. Follow me at andrewgurza.com and sign up to be on a main show or an offshoot by e-mailing [email protected] Episode Sponsors Clone...

Episode 340 - Disabled Dickslinger - Rachele Manett

November 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Episode Notes Welcome back to Disability After Dark friends! On episode 340, I sit down with self-proclaimed “disabled dick-slinger” Rachele Manett.  We talk about their experiences being disabled with scoliosis, how they got into sex education and disability – finding that space to talk about what we’re not supposed to talk about.  We talk about pleasure focused education and disability + so much more… Enjoy!  Follow Rachele on IG @romp_roast  **Episode Sponsors ** Clone-A-Willy or Clon...

TAKING A BREAK

October 29, 2023 15:35 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB

E339: “I would struggle” - Exploring Disability, Sexuality, Porn and More w/ Sean Ferrick

October 01, 2023 13:20 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Episode Notes In E339, I sit down with online content creator Sean Ferrick as we explore what would happen if he became disabled.  I love having open conversations like this with folks, and Sean made for such a warm, inviting guest, you won’t want to miss our banter. Enjoy!  Follow Sean here: linktr.ee/SeanFerrick  Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next pu...

Popcorn & Powerchairs 04 - Including Samuel

September 24, 2023 13:20 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Episode Notes In E04 of Popcorn and Power Chairs, I decided to do a documentary.  In this episode, we watch a documentary about disability called Including Samuel.  We meet Samuel and his family, as they document 4 years of his life with Cerebral Palsy.  The film looks at disability through the lens of Samuel’s family, and it focuses primarily on what inclusion looks like for Samuel and other disabled folks from an educational lens. We look at inclusion, integration and explore whether they...

E338: Talking “Benefits”, Neurodivergence and Disability Grief w/ Kori Doty.

September 17, 2023 13:20 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Episode Notes In E338, I bring you an episode that I recorded way back in 2022 with my friend Kori Doty.  We talk about Kori’s experience with connective tissue stuff, being neurodivergent, how fucked up our benefit system is, disability grief + so much more.  Enjoy!  You can follow Kori by going to www.koridoty.com  Episode Sponsors  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next ...

Popcorn and Power Chairs 03 - CODA

September 10, 2023 13:20 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Episode Notes In Episode 03 of Popcorn and Power Chairs, Andrew reviews the 2021 Oscar award winning film CODA (Child Of a Deaf Adult), about the only hearing person in a family of Deaf fishermen.  Come with us as we explore the struggles of main character Ruby being the sole interpreter for her family, but also explore some of the ways the film could be done better.  Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 337: What’s Your Condition? Ankylosing Spondylitis

September 03, 2023 13:20 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Episode Notes In E337, I bring back one of my fave series, “What’s Your Condition?” where we Google disabilities and conditions to learn more about them. On this episode, I look at Ankylosing Spondylitis.  We uncover that it isn’t as rare as you might think, don’t ask a person with AS why they need to sit down, and we learn that rest does not help this condition + so much more.  Enjoy!  Learn more about Ankylosing Spondylitis by going to www.spondylitis.com Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Will...

Popcorn & Powerchairs 02 - Is E.T. a Disability Film?

August 27, 2023 13:30 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Episode Notes In Episode 02 of our new series, Popcorn and Powerchairs, Andrew explores whether the classic 1982 Sci-Fi Family flick, E.T. has connections to disability, and yup we find some: from some of the language they use, to the medicalization of E.T.s body, this film definitely has some disability markers that we can talk about. Enjoy! To be a guest on Popcorn and Powerchairs or Disability After Dark, e-mail [email protected] Leave a 5 star review wherever you get your podc...

EPISODE 336 - WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU BECAME DISABLED TOMORROW? W/ PORN STAR TEDDY WILDER

August 20, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Episode Notes E336 is another one of my favourite series, “What Would Happen If You Became Disabled Tomorrow?” where I ask non-disabled folks (usually adult film stars) to consider how their lives would change so that we can combat ableism.  This time I spoke to the adorable porn star Teddy Wilder.  He really dove into this hypothetical with grace, humor, hotness and more! Enjoy! Follow Teddy at www.teddywilder.com  Follow me at andrewgurza.com and sign up to be on a main show or an offsh...

Popcorn & Powerchairs 01 - Theory of Everything

August 13, 2023 13:30 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Episode Notes Welcome to my new side project, Popcorn & Powerchairs where we watch disability film together each week and talk about it. In episode one, we review The Theory of Everything with Eddie Redmayne playing famed physicist Stephen Hawking. We talk about the movie, how disability is represented in it and some of the key themes. Enjoy! If you want to recommend a movie, piece of media, or be a part of the series, e-mail [email protected] using subject line Popcorn and Powerc...

Episode 335: “A Nice Starter Pack of Disabilities” - w/ Kate McLennan

August 06, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Episode Notes On E335, I sit down with guest Kate McLennan as we talk about experiences with a starter pack of disabilities including CMT and Bechet’s.  We go into Kate’s experience feeling shame around disability but also we delve into what brings Kate joy and so much more in this episode.  Enjoy it!  Sign up to be on Disability After Dark + send in minisode letters and show ideas to: [email protected] Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sit...

Episode 334: “If You Have a Dark Sense of Humor, There are Cracking Disability Puns You Can Make” - w/ Drag King Ru Palsy

July 23, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Episode Notes Happy Disability Pride Month! On Episode 334, I sit down with a disabled drag king who has the best drag name ever (I’m jealous!) Ru Palsy.  We talk about their experience of Cerebral Palsy & being blind in one eye, the comedy in disability, the accessibility of drag and so much more!  Enjoy!  Follow Ru Palsy here: www.instagram.com/rupalsy  Sign up to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing me at [email protected]  Episode Sponsor  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all ...

Chairanormal Activity Call Out

July 17, 2023 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.22 MB

Episode Notes Outside of Disability, I love everything Paranormal and spooky, and also true crime! It is absolutely my favorite genre. So, I want to start a new podcast called "Chairanormal Activity", where I read your spooky/paranormal/ghost/true crime stories from my wheelchair each and every week. I like that it veers away from disability a little, and is a fun thing to do. So, if you want to share a story or two, please e-mail [email protected] using the subject line: "Chaira...

Bonus! Ten Thousand Things Episode from KUOW in Seattle w/ Alice Wong

July 16, 2023 13:35 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Episode Notes In this special episode, Disability After Dark has partnered with KUOW in Seattle to bring you an episode of one of the most notable podcasts of 2023, Ten Thousand Things, where host Shin Yu Pai -- the current reigning Civic Poet of Seattle! -- sits down with award-winning disability rights activist Alice Wong to discuss her long history of advocacy. From lobbying her university for disability-related curriculum to being appointed to the National Council on Disability, not to ...

Episode 333: “My Disability Insurance Agent Followed Me to A Drag Show” - w/ Transmasc Drag Performer, Sev Faust

July 09, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Episode Notes On episode 333, I sit down with transmasc drag performer Sev Faust.  We talk about their experience of multiple disabilities including Ankylosing Spondylitis, PMDD + so much more.  We talk about drag and disability, and that time a disability insurance agent followed Sev to a drag show + the broken system that is disability + so much more good stuff.  Enjoy! Sign up to be on the show by e-mailing [email protected] Follow Sev here: https://linktr.ee/faustus Follow me at w...

Episode 332: Caregiving While Needing Care with Elle Billing

June 25, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Episode Notes On Episode 332, I sit down with mixed media painter and artist, Elle Billing.  She talks about her experience of being disabled while also being a caregiver to her mother.  We explore what you feel like when all of a sudden your body can’t do something, the grief that comes alongside that; plus so much more.  Follow Elle’s work here: bio.site/elleandwink  Episode Sponsor  Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Ch...

Episode 331: Intimacy as a Power Chair User Can Be Daunting - Chatting Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fallout Boy & Advocacy with Maylan Chavez

June 11, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Episode Notes On episode 331 I sit down with my guest Maylan Chavez as we explore her experiences with Spinal Muscular Atrophy; we talk about advocacy, intimacy, CureSMA, her love of Fall Out Boy & so much more. Enjoy!  Follow Maylan at www.instagram.com/maythesunrise Follow me at www.andrewgurza.com Episode Sponsors Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purchase of sex...

BONUS! SITTING DOWN WITH THE STARS OF ACCESS ME - W/ KEN HARROWER & FRANK HULL

June 04, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Episode Notes On this very special bonus episode I sit down with my co-actors Ken and Frank as we talk about our new play Access Me, opening in Toronto June 16-24th.  We talk about what it’s like to be queer and disabled, share insights into creating disability theater, we talk working as a team, what it’s like being three power chair users on stage + so much more.  Enjoy!  Episode Sponsors: Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD ...

Episode 330: DISABILITY PRIDE w/ Ben Mattlin

May 28, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Episode Notes On Episode 330, Andrew sits down with author of the book, Disability Pride, Ben Mattlin.  We talk about his reconnecting to his cripdom, what laws like the ADA need to do to be better, what brings him disability pride + so much more.   Enjoy!  Follow his work and buy the book here: www.benmattlin.com  Episode Sponsors: Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom.  Get 15% off your next purc...

Episode 329: “I don’t fit into any of their boxes” - sitting down with Triple Threat Jay Baldwin

May 14, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Episode Notes On episode 329, I sit down with my Black, Queer, Disabled Bestie - Jay Baldwin.  We talk about queerness and disability, representing disability on Canadian TV shows; what it means to be Black, Queer and Disabled, their badass Facebook Group + so much more.  Enjoy!  You can follow me at www.andrewgurza.com  You can follow Jay: linktr.ee/JayBaldwin Episode Sponsors: Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout....

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