In this episode, I bring back a past guest of the show, Dick Wound who was on an episode called "Fuck Me Til My Heart Stops." This time we sit down to explore how having a heart attack at 30 has affected his views on COVID-19. We also talk about how COVID19 has affected his views on kink, his own mortality, his podcast and so much more. Enjoy! If you wanna follow Dick on Twitter: @DickWound Listen to Off The Cuffs wherever you pod! If you wanna weigh in as a disabled person about how COVID19 has...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min
This week, I continue my quest to combat ableism in the gay male community and ask sexy as fuck porn performer Jack Fader how his world would change if he became disabled tomorrow? We talk about how his world as a hairdresser might change, and how his life as a musician might also change. We also explore how his porn life would change, and whether or not he would be a bottom or not if he were disabled. We flirt with the idea of doing a scene together some time, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You c...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 184
Hi! In this bonus Episode of Disability After Dark, as part of my efforts to bring you disability content around COVID19, here is Quarantine and Chill Part 2 where I sit down with Sarah Schwegel who has SMA Type II to talk about the impact something like COVID19 will have on her health, how she is social distancing, coping with moving back in with her mom as her primary caregiver and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Sarah at: @sarahsitsonatoilet @schwegs14
Mar 20, 2020•52 min
In this first part of a new series on the show called Quarantine & Chill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I sit down with my best friend Anthony Micallef as we explore how he navigates the world as someone with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, we talk a little bit about disability and friendship, and most importantly we delve into how this pandemic will affect a disabled person like him, and why social distancing is critically important right now. Enjoy! You can follow Anthony on twitter @_amic...
Mar 19, 2020•55 min•Ep. 183
In this episode, I share with you all about my recent trip to Los Angeles where the podcast was nominated as one of the best queer podcasts of 2020 by Queerty. I share with you how I initially didn't want to go due to logistics, the difficulty booking a last minute flight, the hilarity of going down Hollywood Blvd with a commode chair, the inaccessibility of our hotel, what it felt like being the only power wheelchair user at the awards and so much more. Enjoy! Be sure to support our sponsors: G...
Mar 12, 2020•44 min•Ep. 182
In this first in a little miniseries on the show, I wanted to take a deep, deep dive into the question that so many disabled people get asked all the time which is, "What's Your Condition?" So, on this episode, I look at what Cerebral Palsy is; its history, how it is diagnosed, and how it manifests in people who live with it. A lot of important info in this one. Enjoy! Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". B...
Mar 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 181
This episode is gonna be a little different. In part 1 of "F**ck Andrew Gurza" I sit down with my friend Daniel Villarreal as we explore the possibilities of us having sex together. Daniel has never had sex with a wheelchair user, we both think each other is hot and we want to have sex together. So, in part 1 we explore what excites us about that, what scares us about that, why we find each other hot, we unpack some ableism and more. Enjoy! You can follow Daniel's work on Twitter at: https://twi...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 180
In this episode, I sit down with trans disabled fashion model Nicole Sgarlato as we talk about her life as an amputee, how her transition to womanhood helped her to love her disabled body, we talk about how she used her experiences as an amputee to explore her sexuality, her privileges, and a fuck ton more. Enjoy this one! Follow Nicole's work at www.nicolesgarlato.com You can vote for the Disability After Dark in the 2020 Queerties Awards! You can vote once a day until Feb 21st. Vote Here: http...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 179
In this episode, I sit down with Manny Diaz who shares with us his experiences going from being fully able-bodied to being temporarily disabled from a car accident in 2014, and as a result using crutches for 2 years. We talk about why he chose the term temporarily disabled, how people treated him, how his temporary disability affected both his mental health and his sex life as a gay man, and a whole lot more. You can reach out to Manny via e-mail at manny@disabledduo.com You can vote for the Dis...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 178
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Feb 10, 2020•2 min
In episode 177, I sit down with my new friend and author Amanda Leduc as we talk about her new book "Disfigured: On Fairytales, Disability and Making Space". This book is incredible, and I fell in love with it when Amanda starting telling me about the connection between disability, fairytales, body image, ableism and all that. We have a really important chat about how fairytales and disability co-exist throughout history, I share why I wanted to run away in a forest, and which Disney character I...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 177
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Feb 02, 2020•3 min
In this episode, I sit down with kink aware psychotherapist Dr. Lee Phillips as we talk about his experience with Lyme disease, sex drive, why he loves leather and how he helps patients in his practice navigate and understand disability and chronic illness. There is a whole lot to unpack here, and I hope you enjoy it! You can follow Dr. Lee's work on his website: https://www.drleephillips.com/ Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using c...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 176
In this episode, Andrew explores whether the most adventurous date ideas like amusement parks, sand duning, archery, trampolining, skydiving and rock climbing are actually accessible. We discuss why many of them are not accessible, and why some of them are. Enjoy! Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collec...
Jan 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 175
In this episode, I give you a crash course into how to help your disabled lover go pee. What happens if you're in the middle of a hot sexy session and they say, "I need to pee", what should you do? We talk about how to use a urinal, why it's important not to panic, and I give you step by step info on how to help your lover pee with a catheter. Lots of good info in this one. Enjoy! Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "a...
Jan 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 174
In this episode, I sit down with Youtuber, author, and sex educator Hannah Witton as we talk about her experiences with Ulcerative Colitis, why she calls her stoma Mona, her experiences talking about and accepting disability, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Hannah's work by going to www.hannahwitton.com You can hear our episode of her podcast "Doing It" here. Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark"....
Jan 09, 2020•59 min•Ep. 173
On this episode I sit down w/ Sydney Baumann, and we talk about her experiences with Muscular Sclerosis; what it's like to get a diagnosis, why she is a disability werewolf, and a whole lot more. We also talk her husband and her about what it was like getting proposed to with her mobility device. This episode is jam packed so enjoy it! You can follow Sydney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohlikeaustralia Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, ...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 172
On this episode, I sit down with Katherine Harlow aka Park Avenue Pinup as we chat about her experiences being a burlesque performer who is also disabled. She shares with us some facts about her endo diagnosis, what it was like diagnosing herself, and how her experiences with burlesque and disability go together. You don't wanna miss this one! You can follow Katherine on insta: @parkavenuepinup Or you can book her for events at www.parkavenuepinup.com Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off...
Dec 26, 2019•57 min•Ep. 171
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and sex worker Jon Shield as we talk about our experiences working together. We talk about how he felt with me being his first disabled client, what it was like shooting a porn with me, and he even tells us all the ways he likes me in bed. That and so much more on this episode! Enjoy! You can follow Jon on Twitter at @jonshieldxxx You can also find Jon's adult work here: https://JUSTFOR.FANS/Jonshieldxxx Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any ...
Dec 19, 2019•53 min•Ep. 170
On this episode, I sit down with community activist and queer senior Lezlie Lee Kam. She shares with us why she refers to herself as "differently abled" and why that is important to her. She also shares her experience becoming disabled and re-learning what access really means. Lastly, she tells us what it has been like for her trying to navigate the LGBTQ+ community as a queer senior and so much more. Enjoy! Lezlie is part of the Youth Elder Project through Buddies and Bad Times Theatre in Toron...
Dec 12, 2019•55 min•Ep. 169
In this episode, we review the 2016 Netflix feature The Fundamentals of Caring, starring Paul Rudd as a Personal Support Worker who takes his client Trevor, who lives with DMD across America in his wheelchair accessible van. We talk about the importance of seeing PCAs on film, how some of the movie is still hella ableist, and why I want Paul Rudd to care for me. Enjoy! Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". B...
Dec 05, 2019•57 min•Ep. 168
I just wanted to give a shout out and say Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities and thank you for your support with Disability After Dark!
Dec 03, 2019•2 min
In this episode, I invite Youtube star and porn creator Davey Wavey & Queer Sexuality Coach Finn Deerhart to answer the question, "What would happen if You Became Disabled Tomorrow?" We talk about how their lives would change, how their sex might change (and discover if their partners would help them douche out), and what they would be most scared of. You won't want to miss this one! You can follow Davey Wavey's work at www.himeros.tv You can follow Finn Deerhart's work at: www.finndeerhart....
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 167
In this episode, I sit down w/o voice over artist and visually impaired person Audrey Amar as we talk about her experiences being visually impaired and dating, as a teen in health class, why she once had to scream "No, you can't F**ck my Eye Socket" and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Audrey's work: https://www.facebook.com/SeventhMethodProductions/ Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #Dis...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, I sit down with Vilissa Thompson as we take a deep, deep dive into our race issues within the disability community. We look at race and anti-blackness in the disability community by exploring Season 4, Episode 4 of Queer Eye. We talk about Wesley Hamilton and his company, "Disabled, But Not Really" and the unspoken nuances of blackness and disability. We also talk about Vilissa being a social worker, a southern black femme and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Vilissa on T...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 165
In this episode, I look at some of the history around the forced sterilization of disabled people. We examine the landmark case of Carrie Buck, and explore other cases wherein intellectually disabled people were sterilized/castrated against their will. We also explore how forced sterilization still happens in 2019. You can hear more about The Eve Decision by clicking this link. You can also read Nicole Lee's important piece about abortion as a disabled woman here. Be sure to support our sponsors...
Nov 07, 2019•44 min•Ep. 164
In this minisode, I asked you to write in all about your stories of being medicalized or hospitalized as a disabled person and you did not disappoint. We hear stories of people who were neglected by hospital staff, sent home to die because doctors wouldn't listen, laughed at and more stories of the kind of medical ableism that we experience. Thank you all so much for sharing! If you want to write in for a minisode (next month is funny, sexy stories about disability), you can write into disabilit...
Nov 06, 2019•25 min
On this episode, I sit down with standup comedian and author Nina G. We talk about her experiences as a stutterer, and she gives us some facts about stuttering, and tells us that Marilyn Monroe was also a stutterer. Nina explains how stuttering helps her comedy, as well as how it has played a role in her dating and sex life. Enjoy! You can find out all about Nina, her books and her comedy at www.ninagcomedian.com. Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, I sit down with queer disabled war veteran, bootblack and stripper Geoff Millard. We talk about his experiences becoming disabled in wartime and how that affects both his body and his mind. We then shift gears and talk about leather, kink and boot-blacking help him to engage with his sexuality and his disabled body. There's a lot going on in this episode you won't wanna miss! Be sure to follow Geoff on Twitter here: @GeoffMillard Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any ...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, I sit down with my friend The Lady Pim, a pro domme and host of The Bedpost Podcast out of Toronto, to look at particular kink toys like paddles, floggers, chokers, gloves and more to see if they are actually accessible. This was a hilariously fun time, and made me think about sex, access and kink in a whole new way. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Lady Pim on Twitter: @TheLadyPim1 Be sure to support our sponsors: Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using cou...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 161
