Disability After Dark
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.
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On E410, Andrew sits down with writer Arria Deepwater as they discuss her new work "Descent" that explores disability, fantasy and dystopia in such a cool way. We also explore themes of ME/CFS, Lyme, Homelessness, Rest + so much more. Enjoy!
Buy Descent & Follow Aaria: www.aariadeepwater.com
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Hello, hello friends! On E409, Andrew invites past guest Kat Nantz, a somatic pleasure and trauma coach, back on the show! They talk about everything including CMT Disease, disability grief, why it sucks being disabled and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
Follow Kat here: www.katnantz.com
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In this second part to last week's Popcorn & Powerchairs, Andrew sits down with Disabled Filmmaker Reid Davenport to discuss the themes of the film "Life After", disability and so much more. Enjoy!
Follow Reid at www.reiddavenport.com
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In this E407, Andrew does another episode of Popcorn & Powerchairs where he watches a movie with this listeners. This week, we're watching the award-winning documentary, "Life After", by disabled filmmaker, Reid Davenport. It explores disability and its entanglement in the "Right to Die" debate. This is such an important film, and I hope you enjoy this review.
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On E406, we are doing a cozy hang with a longtime friend of the show, Alexis Hillyard aka Stump Kitchen. We talk about her experience of a limb difference, parenting, sexuality and so much more. She is a delight and you will love this episode. Enjoy!
Follow Alexis by going to www.stumpkitchen.com
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Surprise! To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am releasing an episode of Sex Ed With DB where I am the guest. Here are the show notes from the lovely folks over there. Enjoy!
Episode title:
The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew Gurza
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People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people ...
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In E405, Andrew learns all about the incomparable Ed Roberts via a new book penned by Scot Danforth called, "An Independent Man". We talk about Ed Roberts' life as a civil rights leader, but also his sense of humor, his family life, etc. Scot even reads for us an excerpt. Enjoy!
Buy "An Independent Man" here: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/an-independent-man/hardcover
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On E404 of Disability After Dark, Andrew re-visits the case of Anna Stubblefield, a woman accused of sexually assaulting an intellectually disabled man, who she claims she fell in love with through Facilitated Communication. We watch the doc "Tell Them You Love Me" on another instalment of Popcorn and Power Chairs. Enjoy!
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On E403, I sit down with the Executive Director of the United States International Council on Disability (USICD) Isabel Hodge. We talk about her experience of multiple disabilities, how she got started in disability advocacy, why it is so important to put disability on the global stage and so much more.
Find out more by going to USICD.ORG
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In E402, Andrew does another in the Popcorn & Power Chair series as they review the Netflix film 37 Seconds. It's about Yuma, a 23 year old manga artist with Cerebral Palsy trying to find herself, her sexuality and her independence. Listen to find out why Andrew liked this film, but how it could have been deeper too. Enjoy!
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On Episode 401, Andrew sits down with disabled entrepreneur Zoey Schvan as they tell us all about their experiences with Familial Dysautonomia, why they created their business The Spoonie Table and their life as a disabled parent and partner + so much more. Enjoy!
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Connect with Zoey and Spoonie Table at www.spoonietable.ca
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In this brutally honest (and hilarious) reflection, Andrew dives into how disability, aging, and identity have changed his relationship to sex and desire. From shifting sensations and awkward cath moments to redefining intimacy and pleasure as a non-binary disabled babe in their forties, this episode is funny, raw, and unapologetically horny (well, sort of) in that classic Disability After Dark way. Enjoy!...
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In E399, Andrew Gurza and Liv Mammone discuss her book of poetry, "Fire in the Waiting Room," which explores her experiences with cerebral palsy (CP). Liv shares her journey from wanting to be a novelist to finding her voice in poetry, influenced by her disability and personal challenges. She talks about the impact of CP on her daily life, including chronic pain and the benefits of Botox treatments....
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I love talking about digestive health, so on E398, I sit down with naturopath Jillian Teta. She focuses on digestive health, so we explore how many of the treatments that she might suggest to help someone with a digestive issues like drinking more water or going for a walk, may not actually be accessible to a lot of folks. We also talk about structural barriers to good digestive health like inaccessible bathr...
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In E397, Andrew invites you to another episode of Popcorn & Power Chairs. In this episode, find out why Andrew gives the Oscar Winning movie Rain Man only 1.5 power chairs out of 5, why Charlie Babbit sucks, and why Andrew will run you over if you clap at him. We unpack the ableism in this movie about autism and disability, and look at all the ways this movie prioritized the able bodied character inste...
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On E396, Andrew sits down with lead singer of the heavy metal band "Signs of The Swarm", David Simonich as he shares his journey with Stargardt Disease. He talks about going from thinking he needed just a prescription to learning he'll be blind by 50. We talk about how this affects his marriage, his work and so much more. Enjoy!
Follow Signs of The Swarm here: signsoftheswarm.com
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On E395 I sit down with LGBTQ activist and author Brian G Murphy as we talk about their new book Love Beyond Monogamy: How Polyamory can Enrich Your Spirituality, Faith and Relationships. We also explore Brian's relationship to ADHD in this episode, plus I let him ask me questions about my more visible disability + so much more. Enjoy!
Follow Brian's work and order his book here: https://www.briangerald.com
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In E394, Andrew reviews the 2024 Disney movie "Out of My Mind" about a young girl with Cerebral Palsy who uses a wheelchair and can't speak. We talk about the way the movie portrays her disability, what it is like feeling ignored as a disabled teen + so much more. Enjoy! and watch on Disney Plus.
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On E393, Andrew sits down with mental health advocate and provider, Jose Rosario. We talk about his experience as someone with Cerebral Palsy, and what it means to provide mental health supports as a marginalized person. We talk about so much in this episode that is so important! Enjoy!
Follow Jose and his work here: https://www.thephoenixempowered.org/
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In E392 Andrew creeps out about his other favourite topic horror! Andrew sits down with Horror Activist, Ariel Baska as we talk about her festival Access Horror taking place August 1, 2025 virtually and in person in New York City. Andrew & Ariel talk about their connection to horror, why Freddy Krueger is a disability horror icon, what kind of horror we want around disability + so much more! Enjoy!
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