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
For the final episode of the season, the tables have turned! Our favourite host, Mel Harrison, is the guest in this week's episode, hosted by The Oh Yeahs frontman Blind Mike. Disability fails? Where do we start?! Mel has a ton of stories about "accessible" accommodation, air travel with a wheelchair, weirdos who touch or push wheelchairs without asking, and plenty more.
Follow DF101 on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dis...
Today's guest is anything but ordinary - Dizzybility, a deafblind drag queen serving up fabulousness, fierce honesty, and a unique perspective you won't forget. So buckle up, babes - this is Disability Fail 101!
Follow Dizzybility on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dizzybility/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we’re bringing together Chrum from The Oh Yeahs and Andrea Sing, a DV Alert trainer specialising in working with people with disability, for a conversation that’s honest, hilarious and seriously important.
From “Did they really just say that?” moments to the stuff that can have real consequences, we’re calling out the fails, unpacking what went wrong, and figuring out how we can all do better.
S...
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/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Payne is a dementia engagement specialist, music therapist, and founder of HappiHive.
Original air date: 29.05.26
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Find out more here:
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!