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Disability After Dark

Cripple & Co Productionsdisability-after-dark.pinecast.co
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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Episodes

Episode 214 - Seasonal Sex Tips & Crips - Fall Part 2

Episode Notes In episode 214, we do another episode of Seasonal Sex Tips & Crips, diving into Fall again! This time we look at whether things like cozy hayrides, candle making, rummaging through old bookstores are actually accessible, and I give suggestions for a disability themed Halloween party, as well as why a “Halloweekend vibe” could be really accessible for folks. Enjoy!!!! Pre-order The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability: https://thatshandi.co/collections/pre-order You can get 5...

Oct 31, 202045 minEp. 214

Episode 213 - "It's Frowned Upon to Have Disabilities in Hong Kong" - Minh Le Getty

Episode Notes In episode 213, I sit down with Minh Le Getty as we talk about her experiences with Cerebral Palsy, growing up with 10 adopted siblings, how a surgery negatively impacted her life, why it was frowned upon to grow up disabled in Hong Kong and so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Minh Le on Insta at: https://www.instagram.com/minh_le_getty/ Pre-order The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability: https://thatshandi.co/collections/pre-order You can get 50% off almost any item in store at...

Oct 24, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 213

Episode 212 - "I Knew Transitioning Was Going to be Difficult" - Malakai Strong

Episode Notes In episode 212, I sit down with my new friend Malakai Strong, as we explore what it’s like to be black, trans, disabled and living his best life! We talk about our connections to Cerebral Palsy, feeling not disabled enough, needing help with everything while transitioning and a whole lot more! Enjoy! You can follow Malakai on Insta at: https://www.instagram.com/mr_strongwheeld/ OR on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/mr_strongwheeld You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.ada...

Oct 17, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 212

Episode 211 - "I Almost Went Flying Through The Classroom!" - w/ Saucy Autumn

Episode Notes In episode 211, I sit down with my new friend Autumn, as we explore what it’s like to be a 15 year old sophomore with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We talk about the inaccessibility of high school lunch tables, sleepovers, bad Personal Care Attendants in the classroom and so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Autumn on Insta at: https://www.instagram.com/itsss.autumn.here/ You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You ...

Oct 10, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 211

Q & C Part 24 - Marissa Giblin

Episode Notes In this episode of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with Marissa Giblin who shares with us how her experience with fibromyalgia and gastroparesis have been affected by Covid-19. She also shares that having family members who don’t take it as seriously has put on a strain on their relationships. You can follow Marissa at www.marissagiblin.com If you want to be on a Quarantine & Chill, you can e-mail disabilityafterdark@gmail.com and we’d love to book you in!!! Enjoy...

Oct 08, 202047 min

Episode 210 "People with Disabilities Are Whole People" - Sitting Down with Anatomy Prof. Darren Hoffmann

Episode Notes In episode 210, I sit down with my new friend Darren Hoffmann, an anatomist & Assistant Professor at The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. We chat about the disabled body and anatomy, we explore how Professor Hoffmann teaches physicians, and what he can learn about ableism, and I let him ask me questions about my disabled body + so much more! You can follow Darren Hoffmann at: DarrenHoffmann6 on Twitter or here: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/acb/profile/darren-hoffman...

Oct 03, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 210

Episode 209 - "No, Sir, I'm A Lot F*cking Crippled" - Maggie Winston

Episode Notes In episode 209, I sit down with my new friend Maggie Winston. We chat about how we’re both “a lot fucking crippled”, we talk about her experience becoming disabled, what it feels like to build care relationships with Personal Attendants and feel like a burden, professionalism as a disabled person, being catfished as a disabled person, being a disabled mom and so much more. Enjoy this one. You can follow Maggie on Twitter at @MaggieKWinston or on Instagram at @Maggiekaywinston You c...

Sep 26, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 209

The Handicast 7 - Our Book Pre-Orders Are Here

Episode Notes We are so excited to let you know that after 6 months of work with disabled contributors, team members and artists, our book The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability is available for pre-order! On this episode of the Handicast, I invite team member and contributor Katy Venables back on the show to discuss why the book is so groundbreaking, what it was like as both a contributor and curator of this collection and what we want disabled and able-bodied people to take from it. Enjoy...

Sep 25, 202039 min

Quarantine & Chill Part 23: Mike Matlock is a Mutant

Episode Notes In this episode of Quarantine and Chill, it might be my most flirtatious yet, as I sit down with returning guest, Mike Matlock. He has one of the sexiest voices and I sit down with him to discuss his experiences during the pandemic as someone with SMA. We talk about all that and go off on a million tangents during this fun, flirty hour of Quarantine and Chill Part 23. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Mike at: https://twitter.com/CrippCritic If you want to be a part of a Quarantine and Chil...

Sep 18, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 208 - Is a Strap-On an Assistive Device? Sitting Down with TripleXTransMan Trip Richards

Episode Notes In this episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with TripleXTransMan Trip Richards. He is one of the sexiest men in porn at the moment, and I sit down with him to discuss his thoughts on the correlations between trans identity and the disabled identity, we talk about masculinity, disability and trans bodies, and we even consider if a strap on is in fact an assistive device Lots to unpack here and one you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! You can support Trip's work here: https://just...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 51 minEp. 208

Episode 207 - "No one believed I could do both" - A chat with disabled intersectional birth worker Amy Miller

Episode Notes In this episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Intersectional Birth Worker, Amy Miller. We have a really fascinating chat about what being both a disabled parent and a disabled birth worker are like. She shares that people and doctors said she should terminate her pregnancy and how ableist that was. She shares how her disability impacted her career path, and how caring for her son is different as a disabled woman & all the extra pressure she feels to be a perfect dis...

Sep 10, 202057 minEp. 207

Q & C #22 - Ryann Kress

Episode Notes In this Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend Ryann Kress, who is a disabled health care practitioner to talk about her experiences as a disabled person and as someone in healthcare during the pandemic. We talk a lot about the need for healthcare reform, Ryann hammers home for us the importance of social distancing for immunocompromised and disabled people and so much more. Follow Ryann on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chronically_ry If you want to be a part of a Quarantine a...

Sep 05, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 206 - "Stuck on High" w/ Mr. Fox

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Fox, who wanted to come on the show and talk about his experiences being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and what that has been like for him over the past few years. He shares his experience of feeling like fibro is being "stuck on high" all the time, we talk about how his anger and grief over becoming disabled affected his friendships, and how his fibro plays a role in his mental health practice + so much more enjoy! You can follow Fox's work by g...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 206

The Handicast 6 - Sex Tech & Disability with Bryony Cole

Episode Notes In episode 6 of The Handicast, Heather and I take a deep dive into sex tech with the host of the Future of Sex Podcast, Bryony Cole. We explore whether or not sex tech is all robots and VR (and how VR can be an accessibility tool), we talk about voice activation toys and whether they would be accessible, but most importantly we look at how sex tech will not replace intimacy and touch, but rather act as an additive and enhance those things! Enjoy! You can follow Bryony's work at: ww...

Sep 01, 202058 min

Q & C Part 21 Lezlie Lee Kam: Being a Differently Abled Senior During A Pandemic

In this episode of Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend and differently abled queer senior, Lezlie Lee Kam back on to explain her experiences as a queer senior person during Covid19, and how her differently-abled identity plays a role in all that. We have a frank conversation about isolation, constipation, loneliness, etc. She shares what scares her the most about Covid19 as a queer differently abled senior and a whole lot more. You can follow Lezlie on via e-mail at trinicariblmlk@rogers....

Aug 28, 20201 hr 16 min

Episode 205 - "Andrew, do you think Joe Biden is hot?" Catching up w/ Amin Lakhani

Episode Notes In this episode, I invite repeat guest Amin Lakhani back on the show! In this third appearance, we dive into a discussion around the progression of his disability, CMT, and how that has affected him physically, mentally and even sexually. We also explore why he went from Dating Coach on Wheels to Comedian with Disabilities, and what that has been like for him. Then we discuss feelings on the movie Crip Camp, his thoughts on sex work and disability + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 50 minEp. 205

Episode 204 - That Time I Was Abused By My Care Staff

Episode Notes CONTENT WARNING This episode will contain discussions of abuse against a disabled person, and the emotional after effects of that incident. If you find discussions like that triggering, I fully understand why you might not want to listen to this episode. In this episode, I chronicle the experience I had when I was abused by my care staff and trapped naked in my bed. We talk about the incident; what happened, how it happened, how I felt as a disabled person, etc. I share what happen...

Aug 20, 202057 minEp. 204

Episode 203 - I'm a Really Good Napper - Brett Gleason

Episode Notes In this week's episode, we sit down with musician and artist Brett Gleason as he shares his stories of coming out as having Bipolar Disorder. We explore whether or not Brett considers BPD to be a disability or not, what it was like coming out to his therapist, why his BPD makes him a "really good napper" and how his BPD plays a role in his relationships + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Brett's work as an artist at www.brettgleason.com . You can get 50% off almost any item ...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 203

The Handicast 5 - Make Disabled Love Not Porn w/ Cindy Gallop

Episode Notes Notes go here On this episode of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, Cindy Gallop as we talk about her journey into creating a platform where people could create real world sex videos. Of course, we also talk about the importance of representation, the need for #MakeDisabledLoveNotPorn and so much more. We were thrilled to have Cindy join us, and we hope you enjoy! You can get 50% off a MakeLoveNotPorn subscription by using this specia...

Aug 13, 202047 min

Episode 202 - "So You Don't Wanna Be Found Dead with a Vibrator in Your Hand?" - John & Teri

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with John and Teri, a couple with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). We explore their experiences with sex and spinal cord injury, autonomic dysreflexia, raising a son as a disabled couple and a whole lot more. It was a really interesting conversation to also explore the similarities and differences between congenital disabilities and acquired disabilities. Enjoy! You can follow Teri and John's work here at these links: www.terithorson.com www.twitter.com/Chernes...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 22 min

Q & C Part 20 - Andrew Got Tested For Covid 3 Times!

Episode Notes In Part 20 of Quarantine and Chill, I explain that I have been tested for Covid-19, 3 times. I explain how that happened, but I also share some of things about quarantine as a disabled person that have been hard like no access to sex, the inaccessibility of my accessible apartment, how a mask falling off and being unable to put it back on independently is a real thing, my attendant care during the pandemic, and a whole lot more. If you wanna be a guest on a Quarantine and Chill, e-...

Jul 31, 202039 min

Episode 201 - What's Your Condition? Ehler's Danlos Syndrome

Episode Notes In Episode 201, I do another in my series "What's Your Condition?" This time I look at Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. We look at the way it is understood online, what people with it refer to themselves as Zebras, and we also explore the history and behind it, as it is one of the oldest bruising and bleeding disorders ever. We discuss what cool celebrities have it, and we talk about how EDS can play a role in your sex life. Enjoy! Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the mov...

Jul 30, 202047 minEp. 201

Q & C Part 19 - Poop & The Pandemic w/ Anne Hodder-Shipp

Episode Notes In this Part 19 of Quarantine & Chill, I revisit my friend and sex educator Anne Hodder-Shipp as we get into the sh*t of things talking about her experiences with motility issues, poop, fear, shame, and how all those things play out during the pandemic. I loved being able to talk shit with her, and discuss my own issues with poo during the pandemic. Enjoy! You can follow Anne on Insta at www.instagram.com/theannehodder You can apply to be a part of Disability After Dark or Quar...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 29 min

Episode 200 - A Look Back at The First Episode

Episode Notes For the 200th episode, I thought it might be fun to rewind a little bit and go back and listen to the very first episode of Disability After Dark with you, but with some added commentary from me today. Find out how I actually recorded the first episode, why I retract my previous thoughts about access, listen to awkward transitions about candy & assholes, and listen again as I explain why "emotionality" was such an important word to me back then. Thank you so much for listening ...

Jul 23, 202053 minEp. 200

Quarantine & Chill Part 18 - Sara Camps

Episode Notes In Q & C Part 18, I invite past guest Sara Camps on the show to talk about their experience with multiple disabilities during the pandemic. We also explore their work with an Independent Living Center in Indiana, and how those services have been affected by Coronavirus. Sara also highlights some work they've done as a contact tracer and how that can help and/or hinder the fight against coronavirus. You can follow Sara on Twitter https://twitter.com/cheesepickles If you want to ...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 199 - "I Want People With Disabilities to be Represented in Porn" - w/ Go Ask Alex

Episode Notes In episode 199, I sit down with disabled content creator and porn performer Go Ask Alex. We talk about their experiences with bowel disease and living with an ostomy. We talk about Go Ask Alex's journey in accepting their disabled identity as a porn performer and sex worker, and also just as a human. We unpack what it's like to be a content creator who has to manage their energy, and a whole lot more is talked about here, including why disabled people need to be represented in porn...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 199

Episode 198 - "Cookies, Cuddles & A Cripple" - A Chat w/ Escort Jack Dixon

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with porn star and escort Jack Dixon as we explore his experiences with disabled clients both good and bad, we consider what a scene with me might be like, and also what might happen if he became a wheelchair user. All this and a whole lot more in this episode. Enjoy! You can follow Jack on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jackdixon_xx/ Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collecti...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 198

The Handicast Episode 4 w/ Jessica Tarpey

Episode Notes In episode 4 of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the Chief Operating Officer at Handi Jess Tarpey, as we delve more into the book we're putting together on sex and disability as part of the Handi brand. Jess shares with us what kind of content we're looking at for the book, how we're curating responses and she also shares with us what this experience has taught her about sex and disability + a whole lot more. If you want to contribute to our Handi book, you can e-mail me ...

Jul 08, 202052 min

Q & C Part 17 - Kate Wolovsky

Episode Notes In this episode, I invite my friend Kate Wolovsky back on the show to talk about her experiences with Multiple Sclerosis, EDS and other disabilities during the pandemic. We also explore the pain of having to end friendships because they don't respect the seriousness of social distancing + more. Enjoy! You can follow Kate's work with Disabled Duo at www.disabledduo.com If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 27 min
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