ListenABLE
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago -Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions, and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.
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Steph Agnew (Blind with Cone-rod dystrophy) | #9
April 26, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIf knew you were going to eventually go blind, how would you spend your final years with sight? And if you knew you were going to pass your condition on to your kids, would you still have them? This week Dylan Alcott and Angus O’loughlin are joined by Steph Agnew, who lost her sight after being diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition. This episode explores a mothers guilt, how Guide Dog‘s work, finding love in the dark and you’ll be introduced to a wedding that you’d wished you were invi...
Chantelle Otten (Sexologist and Dylan Alcott's partner) | #8
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEver wondered if people with disability can have sex? And if so, how? In this episode Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Australia’s leading Psychosexologist Chantelle Otten, who dives deep into the world of sex and disability. We talk about her own experience growing up with a disabled sister, what her work means and how she helps people with disability live out their erotic dreams. Oh, and she also happens to be Dylan’s partner, and she’ll tell you what happens in their bedroom. @c...
#8 - Chantelle Otten (Sexologist and Dylan Alcott's partner)
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEver wondered if people with disability can have sex? And if so, how? In this episode Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Australia’s leading Psychosexologist Chantelle Otten, who dives deep into the world of sex and disability. We talk about her own experience growing up with a disabled sister, what her work means and how she helps people with disability live out their erotic dreams. Oh, and she also happens to be Dylan’s partner, and she’ll tell you what happens in their bedroom. @ch...
#8 - Chantelle Otten
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEver wondered if people with disability can have sex? And if so, how? In this episode Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Australia’s leading Psychosexologist Chantelle Otten, who dives deep into the world of sex and disability. We talk about her own experience growing up with a disabled sister, what her work means and how she helps people with disability live out their erotic dreams. Oh, and she also happens to be Dylan’s partner, and she’ll tell you what happens in their bedroom. @ch...
#7 - Carly Findlay
March 29, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCarly Findlay OAM is proud of the person that she is. The Australian author, speaker and fashionista isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in and to tell you what she thinks. Born with a disability called ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects her skin and hair, she has defied ableism and discrimination her whole life to become a strong voice in our community. In this episode you’ll learn the importance of ‘saying hello’, how she found love, her journey to becoming a role...
Carly Findlay (Ichthyosis and appearance activist) | #7
March 29, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCarly Findlay OAM is proud of the person that she is. The Australian author, speaker and fashionista isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in and to tell you what she thinks. Born with a disability called ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects her skin and hair, she has defied ableism and discrimination her whole life to become a strong voice in our community. In this episode you’ll learn the importance of ‘saying hello’, how she found love, her journey to becoming a rol...
#7 - Carly Findlay (Ichthyosis and appearance activist)
March 29, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCarly Findlay OAM is proud of the person that she is. The Australian author, speaker and fashionista isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in and to tell you what she thinks. Born with a disability called ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects her skin and hair, she has defied ableism and discrimination her whole life to become a strong voice in our community. In this episode you’ll learn the importance of ‘saying hello’, how she found love, her journey to becoming a role...
Cherie Louise (Amputee) | #6
March 08, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHave you ever been bullied online because of how you look? Cherie Louise lost her leg to cancer and experienced online trolling when she revealed on Twitter that she was an amputee. Cherie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about what is was like to be told at 6 years old that she was going to lose her leg, her experiences online with people who fetishize because she is an amputee and what it's like to feel 'phantom pain' in a limb that's no longer there. A keen disability ad...
#6 - Cherie Louise
March 08, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHave you ever been bullied online because of how you look? Cherie Louise lost her leg to cancer and experienced online trolling when she revealed on Twitter that she was an amputee. Cherie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about what is was like to be told at 6 years old that she was going to lose her leg, her experiences online with people who fetishize because she is an amputee and what it's like to feel 'phantom pain' in a limb that's no longer there. A keen disability adv...
#6 - Cherie Louise (Amputee)
March 08, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHave you ever been bullied online because of how you look? Cherie Louise lost her leg to cancer and experienced online trolling when she revealed on Twitter that she was an amputee. Cherie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about what is was like to be told at 6 years old that she was going to lose her leg, her experiences online with people who fetishize because she is an amputee and what it's like to feel 'phantom pain' in a limb that's no longer there. A keen disability adv...
#5 - Oliver Hunter
March 07, 2020 19:25 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBStand-up comedy is not just for people who can stand and aspiring comedian Ollie, who is in a wheelchair, is on a mission to prove this. Ollie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about how he navigates life as a person with cerebral palsy, what it's like to go dating when you're in a wheelchair and why he wants to his comedy to challenge perceptions of what it’s like to live with disability. At the end Dylan and Angus put the spotlight on Ollie and challenge him to perform 10 mi...
Oliver Hunter (Comedian with Cerebral Palsy) | #5
March 07, 2020 19:25 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBStand-up comedy is not just for people who can stand and aspiring comedian Ollie, who is in a wheelchair, is on a mission to prove this. Ollie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about how he navigates life as a person with cerebral palsy, what it's like to go dating when you're in a wheelchair and why he wants to his comedy to challenge perceptions of what it’s like to live with disability. At the end Dylan and Angus put the spotlight on Ollie and challenge him to perform 10 m...
#5 - Oliver Hunter (Comedian with Cerebral Palsy)
March 07, 2020 19:25 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBStand-up comedy is not just for people who can stand and aspiring comedian Ollie, who is in a wheelchair, is on a mission to prove this. Ollie speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about how he navigates life as a person with cerebral palsy, what it's like to go dating when you're in a wheelchair and why he wants to his comedy to challenge perceptions of what it’s like to live with disability. At the end Dylan and Angus put the spotlight on Ollie and challenge him to perform 10 mi...
#4 - Prue Stevenson
March 06, 2020 19:20 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBYou hear the words ‘on the autistic spectrum’ a lot - but what does it actually mean? Meet Prue Stevenson - an artist, an advocate for people with disabilities and an autistic person. Prue gives hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin an insight into her world and her brain, with the help of a glass bowl and some coins. She explains what it feels to experience sensory overload, why we should celebrate neurodiversity in people and why you should say what you mean and mean what you say. Instag...
Prue Stevenson (An autistic person) | #4
March 06, 2020 19:20 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBYou hear the words ‘on the autistic spectrum’ a lot - but what does it actually mean? Meet Prue Stevenson - an artist, an advocate for people with disabilities and an autistic person. Prue gives hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin an insight into her world and her brain, with the help of a glass bowl and some coins. She explains what it feels to experience sensory overload, why we should celebrate neurodiversity in people and why you should say what you mean and mean what you say. Insta...
#4 - Prue Stevenson (An autistic person)
March 06, 2020 19:20 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBYou hear the words ‘on the autistic spectrum’ a lot - but what does it actually mean? Meet Prue Stevenson - an artist, an advocate for people with disabilities and an autistic person. Prue gives hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin an insight into her world and her brain, with the help of a glass bowl and some coins. She explains what it feels to experience sensory overload, why we should celebrate neurodiversity in people and why you should say what you mean and mean what you say. Instag...
#3 - Curtis McGrath
March 05, 2020 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhile serving in Afghanistan with the Australian Army force, Curtis McGrath OAM stepped on a landmine and lost both his legs. Australian paracanoeist Curtis explains to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin what stepping on a landmine feels like, why one of his legs cost $200k and how he channelled all his energy into achieving sporting goals. This is one of best stories you’ll ever hear, follow along as Curtis triumphs from the battlefield to the sporting field. Instagram: curtmcgrath Se...
Curtis McGrath (Double amputee injured in conflict) | #3
March 05, 2020 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhile serving in Afghanistan with the Australian Army force, Curtis McGrath OAM stepped on a landmine and lost both his legs. Australian paracanoeist Curtis explains to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin what stepping on a landmine feels like, why one of his legs cost $200k and how he channelled all his energy into achieving sporting goals. This is one of best stories you’ll ever hear, follow along as Curtis triumphs from the battlefield to the sporting field. Instagram: curtmcgrath S...
#3 - Curtis McGrath (Double amputee Combat Veteran injured while on duty)
March 05, 2020 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhile serving in Afghanistan with the Australian Army force, Curtis McGrath OAM stepped on a landmine and lost both his legs. Australian paracanoeist Curtis explains to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin what stepping on a landmine feels like, why one of his legs cost $200k and how he channelled all his energy into achieving sporting goals. This is one of best stories you’ll ever hear, follow along as Curtis triumphs from the battlefield to the sporting field. Instagram: curtmcgrath Se...
Ben Pettingill (Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy) | #2
March 04, 2020 19:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEver wondered what it’s like to be blind? Ben Pettingill is the fastest man ever on water skis, has tracked Kokoda twice, is a motivational speaker and is blind. Ben speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about the moment he lost his vision, what being blind actually looks like and how relying on Siri can be a blind person's best friend or worst enemy. Instagram: Benpettingill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#2 - Ben Pettingill
March 04, 2020 19:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEver wondered what it’s like to be blind? Ben Pettingill is the fastest man ever on water skis, has tracked Kokoda twice, is a motivational speaker and is blind. Ben speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about the moment he lost his vision, what being blind actually looks like and how relying on Siri can be a blind person's best friend or worst enemy. Instagram: Benpettingill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#2 - Ben Pettingill (Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy)
March 04, 2020 19:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEver wondered what it’s like to be blind? Ben Pettingill is the fastest man ever on water skis, has tracked Kokoda twice, is a motivational speaker and is blind. Ben speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about the moment he lost his vision, what being blind actually looks like and how relying on Siri can be a blind person's best friend or worst enemy. Instagram: Benpettingill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1 - Dylan Alcott
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDylan Alcott, you might know the name, the chair, and his successes as an athlete but in this episode of ListenABLE Dylan speaks to his podcast co-host and best mate Angus O'Loughlin about what life was like for him growing up, why his parents thought twice that they would lose him before his first birthday and about his experience of a nightclub owner saying that he wasn't a person he was “a f***ing fire hazard?" Find out why Dylan’s story is more than his wheelchair and the gold medals aro...
Dylan Alcott (Wheelchair Tennis Player & Disability Advocate) | #1
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDylan Alcott, you might know the name, the chair, and his successes as an athlete but in this episode of ListenABLE Dylan speaks to his podcast co-host and best mate Angus O'Loughlin about what life was like for him growing up, why his parents thought twice that they would lose him before his first birthday and about his experience of a nightclub owner saying that he wasn't a person he was “a f***ing fire hazard?" Find out why Dylan’s story is more than his wheelchair and the gold medals ar...
#1 - Dylan Alcott - disability advocate
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDylan Alcott, you might know the name, the chair, and his successes as an athlete but in this episode of ListenABLE Dylan speaks to his podcast co-host and best mate Angus O'Loughlin about what life was like for him growing up, why his parents thought twice that they would lose him before his first birthday and about his experience of a nightclub owner saying that he wasn't a person he was “a f***ing fire hazard?" Find out why Dylan’s story is more than his wheelchair and the gold medals aro...
#1 - Dylan Alcott - Disability Advocate
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDylan Alcott, you might know the name, the chair, and his successes as an athlete but in this episode of ListenABLE Dylan speaks to his podcast co-host and best mate Angus O'Loughlin about what life was like for him growing up, why his parents thought twice that they would lose him before his first birthday and about his experience of a nightclub owner saying that he wasn't a person he was “a f***ing fire hazard?" Find out why Dylan’s story is more than his wheelchair and the gold medals aro...
#1 - Dylan Alcott (Wheelchair Tennis Player & Disability Advocate)
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDylan Alcott, you might know the name, the chair, and his successes as an athlete but in this episode of ListenABLE Dylan speaks to his podcast co-host and best mate Angus O'Loughlin about what life was like for him growing up, why his parents thought twice that they would lose him before his first birthday and about his experience of a nightclub owner saying that he wasn't a person he was “a f***ing fire hazard?" Find out why Dylan’s story is more than his wheelchair and the gold medals aro...
ListenABLE - Trailer
February 26, 2020 03:45 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBChallenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disability about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ListenABLE Trailer - a podcast about people living with disability
February 26, 2020 03:45 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBChallenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disability about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ListenABLE Trailer - Podcast about people living with disability
February 26, 2020 03:45 - 2 minutes - 2 MBChallenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disability about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. @Angus_OL & @DylanAlcott See omnystudio.com/listener for ...