Disability Fail 101
Join host Mel Harrison and various guests as they share stories of the well-meaning but totally missing the mark moments and mishaps surrounding disability.
Episodes
What happens when you mix honest conversations, unexpected laughs, and stories that challenge stereotypes? You get Disability Fail 101!
In this episode, we're joined by acclaimed Australian singer Rachael Leahcar, who is blind. From her unforgettable performances to navigating life and a successful music career, Rachael shares her journey with warmth, humour, and honesty.
We chat about breaking barriers, embracing individualit...
This episode of Disability Fail 101 is ready for take-off! Joining us is the one and only James Chapman (aka Chappo): world traveller, proud man of short stature, and the guy behind the brilliant motto: "Difference is Dope." And after hearing his stories, you'll definitely agree.
James has travelled the globe collecting incredible experiences, and an impressive collection of disability fails along the way. From airport chaos and in...
Pack your bags - because this episode of Disability Fail 101 is taking you on the road! Joining us is the fabulous Moira Mannion, an amazing physiotherapist who's encountered more than her fair share of disability fails while travelling with friends with disability. From bizarre assumptions to jaw-dropping accessibility blunders, Moira shares the moments that had her laughing, cringing, and shaking her head. It's funny, eye-opening...
Harry is a disability support worker, specialising in personal training for people living with disability.
Blind Mike whinges about NIMBYs living next-door to pubs and music venues.
You can find Harry on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/iamcapable.40/
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Emma Payne is a dementia engagement specialist, music therapist, and founder of HappiHive.
Original air date: 29.05.26
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Ronan is a passionate disability advocate, and friend of the show. Listeners may also know him from Love On The Spectrum. Plus the debut of Blind Mike's Winge - where he complains, so you don't have to!
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In the very first episode of DF101, Mel is joined by good friend Blind Mike from the Sydney pop-punk band The Oh Yeahs. As a gigging musician, Mike has no shortage of stories from pubs, clubs, and venues that fail to recognise his blindness, mistaking it for drunkenness or flat out refusing to believe him.
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