Disability After Dark
Disability After Dark
Cripple & Co Productions
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.
E444 - Everything I Hate About Being Disabled
Episode Notes On E444, Andrew sits down to lament all the things about disability they can't stand. From not being able to get out of bed when they want, to the weird faces you make when you see visibly disabled people on the street, Andrew uses this session to talk through stuff about disability that really pisses them off. Enjoy! Episode Sponsors Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Join USICD and come to our gala Become a member Join our Dec 3 Gala Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Nov 1
46 min
E443 - Cripple Cruising, Titleholding and Sex & Disability w/ Jaecub
Episode Notes On E443, Andrew sits down with Jaecub to talk about being a disabled titleholder in the leather scene, disabled cruising as a power wheelchair user and of course we chat about sex and disability! Enjoy! Follow Jaecub here: https://www.instagram.com/_jaecub_/ Episode Sponsors Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Oct 25
1 hr 4 min
In Honor of RJ Mitte Re-Release of 433 w/ RJ Mitte & Christian Nilsson
Episode Notes Re-airing episode 433 in honor of RJ Mitte and his passing.  In E433 of Disability After Dark Andrew sits down with writer/director of a new film that reframes disability representation called Westhampton. He is also joined by one of the stars of the film, Walter White, Jr. himself, RJ Mitte. The three talk about the importance of disability representation, disability themes throughout the film and so much more. Enjoy! Here is the trailer of Westhampton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtahHCazAVAYou can follow the film at @westhamptonfilm https://instagram.com/westhamptonfilm Episode Sponors  Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Oct 18
58 min
E442 - Disability, Bottoming, Sex Work, Crip Celibacy and More
Episode Notes On E442, Andrew revisits their thoughts on anal sex and disability and some of the trepidation they carry around that. They have so many fantasies around bottoming, but is their disability holding them back + crip celibacy and so much more. Enjoy!  Episode Sponsors  Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Join USICD and come to our gala Become a member Join our Dec 3 Gala Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Oct 11
34 min
E441 - "What's Your Favorite Sex Place?" w/ Stephan
Episode Notes In E441, Andrew interviewed Stephan about being trans and disabled in the United States. Stephan shared his experiences as a 24-year-old autistic person with PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain, discussing how his disabilities impact his daily life and queerness. They explored topics including masking as an autistic person, accessibility issues in the kink community, and the challenges of being trans and disabled in Trump's America. Stephan also discussed his BDSM interests and how they intersect with his disabilities, particularly using sensory experiences like impact play to regulate his body + so much more. Enjoy Follow Stephan here: www.threads.com/@mlerbsie Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Oct 4
1 hr 21 min
E440 - BLAME w/ Dustin Galer
Episode Notes In E440, Andrew sits down with PhD historian and author Dustin Galer to discuss his book, Blame, which details the tragic 2012 death of Guy Mitchell, a man with an intellectual disability found at the bottom of a cistern. Drawing on investigative reporting by Susan Claremont, the conversation exposes the deep-seated cultural ableism and systemic failures in Ontario's disability support network. Andrew shares his personal outrage as a care recipient, while Dustin unpacks how institutional neglect and the exclusion of disabled people from their own care decisions led to this tragedy. You can buy Blame here in Canada or anywhere you get books. Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Sep 27
1 hr 10 min
A Look Back on Disposable Humanity with Cameron S. Mitchell & David T. Mitchell
Episode Notes In this re-release of Episode 367, Andrew sits down with Cameron S. Mitchell and David T. Mitchell to talk about their new documentary Disposable Humanity that uncovers the dark history of the Aktion T4 program that killed 300,000 disabled people and was the catalyst for the holocaust. This is an unspoken part of history that we all need to speak on. You can watch Disposable Humanity for free now until September 28 at the link below. This is required viewing. Enjoy! https://www.filmindependent.org/events/always-remember-disposable-humanity/ Episode Sponsors Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Sep 20
1 hr 17 min
E439 - Physically Disabled GoGo Dancer Starrla Wheelz / Orli
Episode Notes On E439 Andrew sits down with physically disabled go-go dancer Starrla Wheelz. We talk about the importance of representation, why go-go dancing in a wheelchair is hot, but going on a box might be a liability, we chat about our love of spinal fusion surgeries and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Starrla here: https://www.instagram.com/starrlawheelz/ Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Sep 13
1 hr 13 min
E438 - Star of Hulu's "Furious" The Steve Way
Episode Notes On E438 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with the break out star of Hulu's psychological crime drama 'Furious', STEVE WAY. We talk about how his role as Alden was created just for him, the importance of messy disability representation, the importance of seeing power chair users on the red carpet and so much more. I was absolutely thrilled to chat with him. Enjoy. Watch Season 1 of Furious on Hulu / Disney+ NOW!!! Follow Steve Way at www.thesteveway.com Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Sep 6
1 hr 1 min
E437 - Flirting with ChairBear
Episode Notes On E437, we go back to our flirty, sexy roots as Andrew sits down with Evan aka ChairBear and they talk all about sex and disability and queerness together. This was such a fun one. Enjoy! Follow Evan / ChairBear on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca 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 Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
Aug 30
1 hr 8 min
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