Episode Notes On E434 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with sex and relationship therapist, Tom Bruett, to let him ask questions about sex and disability. They talk about ability, fetishization of disability, ableism and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Tom's work here: www.queerrelationshipinstitute.com/links 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

Episode Notes We're baaaaaaack. 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 You can follow the film at @westhamptonfilm 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In E432, Andrew goes back to the classic roots of Disability After Dark and explores if wild/adventurous date ideas like spelunking, sand duning and paragliding are actually accessible. Hope you enjoy this one! 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On E431, Andrew has a candid conversation with content creator and self-proclaimed "Muscular Dystrophy Warrior", Alfonso Reyes. We talk about everything from making content to needing care 24/7 + what it's like when people have misconceptions of your disability + so much more. Enjoy! Please go support Alfonso's Youtube here: www.youtube.com/@MDW1999 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On E430, Andrew talks with Dr Dan Rosenfeld, award winning physchologist, stand up comic and author to talk about Cerebral Palsy; his experiences growing up with it, how they differ from mine, and so much more. We talk about his new book, The Confidence Equation: Three Keys to Unleashing Self-Confidence as an Introvert, plus a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Dr. Dan here: @dr.dan.phd Episode sponsors: 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In episode 429 of Disability After Dark, host Andrew sits down with Arleth Lugo Ruiz (she/her) to discuss the realities of living with schizoaffective disorder, navigating the systemic flaws of disability benefits, and the gatekeeping present in modern academia. Arleth shares her journey of reclaiming the word "schizo," the unseen side effects of vital psychiatric medications, and the harsh "marriage penalty" enforced by the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) + so much more. Enjoy! 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Welcome back to Disability After Dark! In E428, Andrew invites you into the recording booth for an exclusive, unfiltered sneak peek of Chapter 2 from his upcoming audiobook, Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy and Be Hot While Doing It. We dive deep into the everyday reality of ableist microaggressions, the painful experience of navigating dating apps as a power wheelchair user, and what it really takes to protect your peace and retain your queer crip joy + so much more. Enjoy! Follow and book my audiobook producer, Zak Annette here: www.zakannette.com Pre-order my audiobook, "Notes From A Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it" wherever you get audiobooks. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On E427, Andrew is joined by queer, disabled content creator, author, and motivational speaker Spencer West. They dive into Spencer's brand-new book, Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself, and reflect on the life lessons Spencer has learned over the last two decades. From navigating the world with sacral agenesis to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Spencer shares his journey of living authentically. They also gets incredibly candid about the everyday realities of being queer and disabled. They discuss the frustration of inaccessible gay clubs, the ableism prevalent on dating apps, and the dire need for authentic representation in media. Plus, they shoot their shot with Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney and so much more! Enjoy! Follow Spencer and buy his new book here: www.spencer2thewest.com/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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In episode 426 of Disability After Dark, Andrew welcomes back to the pod the creator of Netflix’s Special, Ryan O'Connell, to discuss his new book of essays, Inspiration Porn. The pair dives deep into the "slut diaries" portion of the book, deconstructing the complexities of being a gay man with cerebral palsy navigating the high-stakes world of casual dating and hookup culture. From "micro-aggressive" sexual encounters to the physical demands of being an actor with a disability, Ryan shares his journey toward sexual confidence and self-advocacy + so much more. Enjoy! Pre-order Inspiration Porn 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On E425, Andrew sits down with Kate and Kelsey; two quadriplegic women, advocates, artists, and the co-hosts of the brand new podcast Pleasure Bound for a raw, hilarious, and deeply human conversation about disability, pleasure, grief, sexuality, and what it really means to live in a body the world wasn't built for.  They talk about intimacy, disability and so much more than that.  Enjoy!  WHERE TO FIND PLEASURE BOUND Substack · Instagram · Spotify · Apple Podcasts Two disabled women talking about pleasure, grief, bodies, and everything in between. Go find them. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.