ReFramed - Disability in Media
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -ReFramed is a podcast and vodcast series brought to you by Attitude Foundation. The series primarily explores the representation of people with disability in TV & Film.
Join Jason Clymo (series host), his co-hosts (Robyn Lambird & Steph Dower), and a number of fantastic special guests - as we analyse, praise and critique disability representation and inclusion in films and TV shows.
The series is available on Youtube (captioned) and all your favourite podcast apps.
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Episodes
ReFramed Episode 26 - Sam Drummond + 'Everybody Hates Johan'
November 29, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJoin us for the final episode of ReFramed Season 2! Please help us welcome Sam Drummond to the podcast. Sam is a Discrimination Lawyer who lives in Naarm (Melbourne), is a self-confessed tea connoisseur, and loves gardening. Throughout his life, he's also been a radio producer, political adviser and lawyer. Sam is also an ambassador for IncludeAbility, "an initiative of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) developed to increase meaningful employment opportunities for p...
ReFramed Episode 25 - Emily Dash + 'Switched At Birth'
September 12, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBPlease help us welcome the incredible Emily Dash to ReFramed! If you don't already know Emily, she's an emerging writer, actor, producer and speaker. She's also a disability advocate with an emphasis on social inclusion. Emily recently joined the Attitude Foundation Board of Directors, and we're so excited to have her on the podcast. Joined by Robyn Lambird & Jason Clymo, the trio review 'Switched At Birth'. The series ran from 2011 - 2017 on ABC Family, and revolves around two teenagers ...
ReFramed Episode 24 - Anja Christoffersen + 'Heartbreak High'
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week's episode is a GOODIE! Robyn Lambird & Jason Clymo are joined by the incredible Anja Christoffersen, to review 'Heartbreak High' (2022). Anja is a disability advocate and social entrepreneur. Her business - ‘Champion Health Agency’ - is a world first talent agency professionalising the lived experiences of people with disability, chronic illness and carers, in order to create meaningful change. 'Heartbreak High' (the 2022 Australian series) stars Chloe Hayden as Quinni, a young ...
ReFramed Episode 23 - Annie Segarra + 'Dead End: Paranormal Park'
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBPlease help us welcome Annie Segarra to ReFramed! @annieelainey 🎉 Annie (she/they) is an incredible digital creator, speaker, writer and advocate - and we are SO excited to have them join us. Along with Jason & Steph, Annie helps us review 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' - a scarily hilarious American animated series. The series features an autistic main character, and we have many thoughts to share. Tune in to get the goss! PS: if you're not already following Annie on social media, then you'...
ReFramed Episode 22 - Luke Christian - Queer as Folk (2022)
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe fabulous Luke Christian joins us on this week's episode of ReFramed! Luke is a brilliant activist and business owner of Deaf Identity - a clothing brand that was born out of his love for fashion whilst raising Deaf awareness. Joined by Steph and Jason, Luke helps us review the 2022 reboot of 'Queer as Folk', which features a number of disabled actors - including Ryan O'Connell, Nyle Dimarco and Andrew Gurza. This episode is a celebration of every queer disabled person who has been y...
ReFramed Episode 21 - Michelle Roger - 'The L Word Gen Q'
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMeet Michelle Roger on this week's episode of ReFramed! Michelle is a writer, artist, photographer and model who is passionately pushing for better representation of people with disability in those industries. She has also been using her platform on social media to run a project called "Up and Dressed", which explores fashion and disability. Joined by Steph and Jason, Michelle helps us analyse the show 'The L Word Gen Q', which features Jillian Mercado. The show is a sequel series to 'Th...
ReFramed Episode 20 - Maya Dove + 'Derry Girls'
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week, we welcome Maya Dove to the podcast! Maya is a model and actress, who passionately advocates for and represents the disability community through her work. Joined by Steph and Jason, Maya helps us analyse the hilarious show 'Derry Girls'. Whilst we discuss the incidental representation of disability throughout the show, we also discuss fan theories that one of the main characters is Autistic.
ReFramed Episode 19 - Senator Jordon Steele-John - 'Run'
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week, we welcome the incredible Senator Jordon Steele-John to the podcast! Jordon is a Greens Senator for Western Australia, and a passionate disability advocate that is working to implement policies that will create a more inclusive and accessible Australia. Joined by Steph and Jason, Jordon helps us analyse the film 'Run', starring Kiera Allen and Sarah Paulson. The film follows Chloe (played by Kiera Allen) as her relationship with her mother (played by Sarah Paulson) unravels, ...
ReFramed Episode 18 - Akii Ngo - 'Love and Other Drugs'
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin us for the final episode of ReFramed Season 1! This week, we welcome Akii Ngo - an advocate, model, writer and consultant based in Melbourne. Akii brings a range of lived experiences to this episode, and an interesting take on 'Love and Other Drugs'. The 2010 film stars Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal, with the former acting as a young woman with Parkinson's.
ReFramed Episode 18 - Akii Ngo + Love and Other Drugs
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin us for the final episode of ReFramed Season 1! This week, we welcome Akii Ngo - an advocate, model, writer and consultant based in Melbourne. Akii brings a range of lived experiences to this episode, and an interesting take on 'Love and Other Drugs'. The 2010 film stars Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal, with the former acting as a young woman with Parkinson's.
ReFramed Episode 17 - Nina Tame - 'Finding Nemo'
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we welcome the incredible Nina Tame to ReFramed. Nina is a writer, content creator and disability advocate who uses social media to break down misconceptions about disability. Her educational and hilarious content shines a light on ableism, representation, parenting children with disability, and everything in between. Nina joins us this week to help analyse Finding Nemo - a 2003 Disney film, which has been a family favourite for the past 20 years. Tune in to find out more abo...
ReFramed Episode 17
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we welcome the incredible Nina Tame to ReFramed. Nina is a writer, content creator and disability advocate. Her educational and hilarious content shines a light on ableism, representation, parenting children with disability, and everything in between. Nina joins us this week to help analyse Finding Nemo - a 2003 Disney film, which has been a family favourite for the past 20 years. Tune in to find out more about Nina, and learn about what she thought of Finding Nemo!
ReFramed Episode 16
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, we have the incredible Angel Dixon on with us to help analyse 'Raising Dion' - a Netflix series that follows a boy who develops some serious super powers. Angel joins us with a range of knowledge and experience in the field of representation and inclusion. She has worked tirelessly to effect change in fashion, on screen and beyond. Angel was previously CEO of Attitude Foundation, and currently serves as a member of the Board. Tune in to hear more from Angel, and learn what we t...
ReFramed Episode 16 - Angel Dixon - 'Raising Dion'
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, we have the incredible Angel Dixon on with us to help analyse 'Raising Dion' - a Netflix series that follows a boy who develops some serious super powers. Angel joins us with a range of knowledge and experience in the field of representation and inclusion. She has worked tirelessly to effect change in fashion, on screen and beyond. Angel was previously CEO of Attitude Foundation, and currently serves as a member of the Board. Tune in to hear more from Angel, and learn what we t...
ReFramed Episode 15
February 22, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome back to ReFramed - Disability in Media! This week, we welcome the lively Rhiannon Tracey to help analyse and discuss 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'. Rhiannon is an all-round powerhouse full of energy. She runs her own wellness and recovery centre - The Next Step - and also works as a model, influencer and key note speaker. Join Robyn, Jason & Rhiannon on this week's episode.
ReFramed Episode 15 - Rhiannon Tracey - 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'
February 22, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome back to ReFramed - Disability in Media! This week, we welcome the lively Rhiannon Tracey to help analyse and discuss 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'. Rhiannon is an all-round powerhouse full of energy. She runs her own wellness and recovery centre - The Next Step - and also works as a model, influencer and key note speaker. Join Robyn, Jason & Rhiannon on this week's episode.
ReFramed Episode 14
February 15, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, we welcome Carly Findlay - a passionate activist, author, and speaker. She also works as Access and Inclusion Coordinator at Melbourne Fringe. Carly joins Robyn & Jason to review Malory Towers, a BBC show that can be viewed on ABC iView in Australia. Not only is Malory Towers an Enid Blyton adaptation full of nostalgia, it also features Beth Bradfield - an actress with facial difference. Tune in to learn what our ReFramers thought about the portrayal of facial difference in...
ReFramed Episode 14 - Carly Findlay - 'Malory Towers'
February 15, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, we welcome Carly Findlay - a passionate activist, author, and speaker. She also works as Access and Inclusion Coordinator at Melbourne Fringe. Carly joins Robyn & Jason to review Malory Towers, a BBC show that can be viewed on ABC iView in Australia. Not only is Malory Towers an Enid Blyton adaptation full of nostalgia, it also features Beth Bradfield - an actress with facial difference. Tune in to learn what our ReFramers thought about the portrayal of facial difference in...
ReFramed Episode 13
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week, we welcome the incredible Tracey Vieira - Chief Content Officer at Hoodlum (an Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning production company based in Australia, the US and the UK). Tracey joins Steph & Jason to review Hawkeye, one of Marvel's newest instalments on Disney+ Tune in to hear their thoughts on the portrayals of disability in the series, as well as Tracey's incredible insight to the film & TV industry.
ReFramed Episode 13 - Tracey Vieira - 'Hawkeye'
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week, we welcome the incredible Tracey Vieira - Chief Content Officer at Hoodlum (an Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning production company based in Australia, the US and the UK). Tracey joins Steph & Jason to review Hawkeye, one of Marvel's newest instalments on Disney+ Tune in to hear their thoughts on the portrayals of disability in the series, as well as Tracey's incredible insight to the film & TV industry.
ReFramed Episode 12
January 24, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week, we welcome Carson Tueller to the podcast. Carson has amassed a following on social media, through sharing his honest journey through acquiring disability, unlearning ableism and his career in personal and professional development. Along with Jason and Steph, these three ReFramers analyse A Quiet Place Part 2 - which picks up immediately after A Quiet Place. Like the first film, Part 2 centres around the Abbott family - including Regan, a Deaf teenager. The Abbott's navigate their...
ReFramed Episode 12 - Carson Tueller - 'A Quiet Place 2'
January 24, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week, we welcome Carson Tueller to the podcast. Carson has amassed a following on social media, through sharing his honest journey through acquiring disability, unlearning ableism and his career in personal and professional development. Along with Jason and Steph, these three ReFramers analyse A Quiet Place Part 2 - which picks up immediately after A Quiet Place. Like the first film, Part 2 centres around the Abbott family - including Regan, a Deaf teenager. The Abbott's navigate their...
ReFramed Episode 11
January 18, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBTHE INTERSECTIONAL QUEEN HAS ARRIVED! 👑 A very warm welcome to Tobi Green Adenowo, who joins us from the UK on this week’s episode. Alongside Jason & Robyn, Tobi helps us analyse one of our recent favourite animation films - Luca. It’s a week of laughs, great reviews, and (as always) amazing chats about disability representation in film and TV.
ReFramed Episode 11 - Tobi Green Adenowo - 'Luca'
January 18, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBTHE INTERSECTIONAL QUEEN HAS ARRIVED! 👑 A very warm welcome to Tobi Green Adenowo, who joins us from the UK on this week’s episode. Alongside Jason & Robyn, Tobi helps us analyse one of our recent favourite animation films - Luca. It’s a week of laughs, great reviews, and (as always) amazing chats about disability representation in film and TV.
ReFramed Episode 10 - Catia Malaquias - 'The Witcher'
January 10, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week, we are lucky enough to be joined by Catia Malaquias, as we discuss Netflix series The Witcher. The series follows a range of characters navigating a fantasy world of demons, magic, demon hunters, and (of course) politics. One of the key characters in the series - Yennefer - begins her journey as a young woman with disability, which is exactly why we're reviewing the series on this podcast! Tune in to hear our thoughts!
ReFramed Episode 10
January 10, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week, we are lucky enough to be joined by Catia Malaquias, as we discuss Netflix series The Witcher. The series follows a range of characters navigating a fantasy world of demons, magic, demon hunters, and (of course) politics. One of the key characters in the series - Yennefer - begins her journey as a young woman with disability, which is exactly why we're reviewing the series on this podcast! Tune in to hear our thoughts!
ReFramed Episode 9 - Graeme Innes - 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJoin us again this week as we discuss The Peanut Butter Falcon, a film about a man with Down syndrome who runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. On his journey, he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach. We are thrilled to let you all know that this week's guest is Graeme Innes - former Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and an absolute legend for disability rights in Australia. Guess what!? He's also a big fan of the pod...
ReFramed Episode 9
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJoin us again this week as we discuss The Peanut Butter Falcon, a film about a man with Down syndrome who runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. On his journey, he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach. We are thrilled to let you all know that this week's guest is Graeme Innes - former Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and an absolute legend for disability rights in Australia. Guess what!? He's also a big fan of the pod...
ReFramed Episode 8 - James Parr - 'The Secret Garden'
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome back, fellow ReFramers! This week we welcomed the wonderful James Parr to the show. James is a model, advocate, triathlete, writer and more! This week we analyse 'The Secret Garden'. The film follows a young girl who is displaced early in the film, and ends up living with her uncle. Here she finds a garden, friends, and a cousin - Colin, a wheelchair user who spends all his time in bed. Join us as we discuss this very interesting (and mostly terrible) portrayal of disability!
ReFramed Episode 8 - James Parr & The Secret Garden
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome back, fellow ReFramers! This week we welcomed the wonderful James Parr to the show. James is a model, advocate, triathlete, writer and more! This week we analyse 'The Secret Garden'. The film follows a young girl who is displaced early in the film, and ends up living with her uncle. Here she finds a garden, friends, and a cousin - Colin, a wheelchair user who spends all his time in bed. Join us as we discuss this very interesting (and mostly terrible) portrayal of disability!
ReFramed Episode 7
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, we have the incredible K Shantel join us to discuss one of Marvel's newest films, Eternals. Eternals follows an ancient group of superheroes, who are tasked with destroying their evil counterparts - The Deviants. As always, there's a few twists and turns - and the film seemingly sets up a new set of films in the MCU. We discuss Eternals because one of the main superheroes - Makkari - is Deaf and is played by Deaf actress, Lauren Ridloff. Follow along with this episode to find o...
ReFramed Episode 7 - K Shantel - 'Eternals'
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, we have the incredible K Shantel join us to discuss one of Marvel's newest films, Eternals. Eternals follows an ancient group of superheroes, who are tasked with destroying their evil counterparts - The Deviants. As always, there's a few twists and turns - and the film seemingly sets up a new set of films in the MCU. We discuss Eternals because one of the main superheroes - Makkari - is Deaf and is played by Deaf actress, Lauren Ridloff. Follow along with this episode to find o...
ReFramed Episode 6
December 07, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAnd we're back with Episode 6 of ReFramed, where Steph, Jason & Robyn met to chat about the past few months and analysed Sex Education. Sex Education (can be watched on Netflix) follows an eclectic bunch of young adults as they navigate their last few years of school, sexuality, identity and more. In Season 2, we're introduced to the show's first visibly disabled character - Isaac. You'll have to watch this ep to learn more about what the trio thought of this portrayal!
ReFramed Episode 6 - 'Sex Education'
December 07, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAnd we're back with Episode 6 of ReFramed, where Steph, Jason & Robyn met to chat about the past few months and analysed Sex Education. Sex Education (can be watched on Netflix) follows an eclectic bunch of young adults as they navigate their last few years of school, sexuality, identity and more. In Season 2, we're introduced to the show's first visibly disabled character - Isaac. You'll have to watch this ep to learn more about what the trio thought of this portrayal!
ReFramed Episode 5
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWow - you've made it to episode 5! Thanks for sticking with us. You're about ready to start educating your friends and family about disability representation. Or just let us do the hard yards, and send them our way! This episode, Jason rambles on with Robyn and Jason McCurry - a man with a variety of lived experiences of disability, who works in empowering young people with disability to create the change they hope for in the world. Yes, I know - another Jason! Let's call him Jason M. Th...
ReFramed Episode 5 - Jason McCurry - 'The Politician' + 'A Quiet Place'
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWow - you've made it to episode 5! Thanks for sticking with us. You're about ready to start educating your friends and family about disability representation. Or just let us do the hard yards, and send them our way! This episode, Jason rambles on with Robyn and Jason McCurry - a man with a variety of lived experiences of disability, who works in empowering young people with disability to create the change they hope for in the world. Yes, I know - another Jason! Let's call him Jason M. Th...
ReFramed Episode 4 - Ming Luo - 'The Fundamentals of Caring' + 'In The Dark'
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBHey ReFramer! You're now on episode 4, and it's time to re-introduce Robyn Lambird (they/them, she/her) to the series! Jason and Robyn chat all things inclusion, disability representation, and welcome Ming Luo (she/her) as their special guest. Ming brings an array of experiences with her, including lived experience of being blind. The trio discuss the following media pieces: The Fundamentals of Caring... Another Hollywood film that casts a non-disabled person as a character with disabil...
ReFramed Episode 4
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBHey ReFramer! You're now on episode 4, and it's time to re-introduce Robyn Lambird (they/them, she/her) to the series! Jason and Robyn chat all things inclusion, disability representation, and welcome Ming Luo (she/her) as their special guest. Ming brings an array of experiences with her, including lived experience of being blind. The trio discuss the following media pieces: The Fundamentals of Caring... Another Hollywood film that casts a non-disabled person as a character with disabil...
ReFramed Episode 3 - Genevieve Clay-Smith - 'Game of Thrones' + 'Me Before You'
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBYou're up to the third episode of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media'! In this episode, Jason & Steph catch up with Genevieve Clay-Smith and discuss 2 very important pieces of media: Game of Thrones... do we really need to explain this one? Based on the novels by George R R Martin, the crew dive into conversation around 2 main characters with disability - Tyrion Lannister & Bran Stark. And yes, there's spoilers! Queen in the North! Me Before You... in Jason's own words, this one is an abso...
ReFramed Episode 3
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBYou're up to the third episode of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media'! In this episode, Jason & Steph catch up with Genevieve Clay-Smith and discuss 2 very important pieces of media: Game of Thrones... do we really need to explain this one? Based on the novels by George R R Martin, the crew dive into conversation around 2 main characters with disability - Tyrion Lannister & Bran Stark. And yes, there's spoilers! Queen in the North! Me Before You... in Jason's own words, this one is an abso...
ReFramed Episode 2
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to episode 2 of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media'! This episode, Jason & Steph chat with the hilarious Rose Callaghan. Follow along, as they analyse: 'The Wrong Girl' - an Australian TV series starring Jessica Marais. The main character's brother is a person with disability, portrayed by a non-disabled actor. 'Wonder' - a Hollywood family drama film based on the novel 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio. The film follows a family whose youngest member - Augie - is a boy with facial differen...
ReFramed Episode 2 - Rose Callaghan - 'The Wrong Girl' + 'Wonder'
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to episode 2 of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media'! This episode, Jason & Steph chat with the hilarious Rose Callaghan. Follow along, as they analyse: 'The Wrong Girl' - an Australian TV series starring Jessica Marais. The main character's brother is a person with disability, portrayed by a non-disabled actor. 'Wonder' - a Hollywood family drama film based on the novel 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio. The film follows a family whose youngest member - Augie - is a boy with facial differen...
ReFramed Episode 1
September 28, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe first episode of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media' introduces us to Jason Clymo (series host) and his co-hosts, Steph Dower and Robyn Lambird. Together they explain where this podcast series was born from, and why disability representation is so important. Learn about the completely made-up "Inclusive Disability Representation Scale" (IDR Scale), and follow along as the trio discuss the Netflix series 'Special' - starring Ryan O'Connell, who also created and Executive Produced the serie...
ReFramed Episode 1 - 'Special'
September 28, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe first episode of 'ReFramed - Disability in Media' introduces us to Jason Clymo (series host) and his co-hosts, Steph Dower and Robyn Lambird. Together they explain where this podcast series was born from, and why disability representation is so important. Learn about the completely made-up "Inclusive Disability Representation Scale" (IDR Scale), and follow along as the trio discuss the Netflix series 'Special' - starring Ryan O'Connell, who also created and Executive Produced the serie...