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.
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
E436 - Popcorn & Power Chairs - Patrice The Movie
Episode Notes In E436, Andrew has a cozy episode where they review the Emmy award winning film, Patrice: The Movie all about Patrice Jetter's mission to get married to her disabled partner, but they can't get married or they might lose their benefits. We learn so much about disability inequality and the fight to love in a disabled body. This film explores disability, a disabled couple, but it really brings home the cracks in our systems that leave disabled people out. There are so many reasons to watch this film along with us. 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
Aug 23
1 hr 20 min
E435 - A Dating App for Disabled People! Sitting down with Dateability
Episode Notes Dating apps and being disabled is f@cking hard. The discrimination, the ableism, it can all be too much to handle. Welp, finally there is an app for us. Dateability! I sit down with the two sisters and co-founders as we talk about how this app came to be, disability and dating stories, why this app is so important and more! Enjoy! Download the Dateability App today or head to https://info.dateabilityapp.com for more info! 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 16
1 hr 5 min
E434 - "Wow, I've Never Thought About That" - Asking Questions About Sex, Queerness and Disability with Relationship Therapist, Tom Bruett
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
Aug 9
1 hr 6 min
E433 - Westhampton w/ RJ Mitte and Christian Nilsson
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.
Aug 2
1 hr 2 min
E432 - Are These Adventurous / Wild Date Ideas Accessible?
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.
Jun 21
42 min
E431 - "I Need Care 24/7/365" w/ Alfonso Reyes
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.
Jun 14
1 hr 1 min
E430 - Lessons From a Psychologist with Cerebral Palsy w/ Dr Dan
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.
Jun 7
1 hr 2 min
E429 - "They Wanted My Husband To Be My Fulltime Caregiver So I Wouldn't Lose My Disability Benefits" - w/ Arleth Lugo Ruiz
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.
May 31
1 hr 4 min
E428 - "I Don't Do Guys In Wheelchairs" & Ableist Microaggressions! An Audiobook Sneak Peek
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.
May 24
57 min
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