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.
Episodes
In E440, Andrew sits down with PhD historian and author Dustin Galer to discuss his book, Blame, which details the tragic 2012 death of Guy Mitchell, a man with an intellectual disability found at the bottom of a cistern. Drawing on investigative reporting by Susan Claremont, the conversation exposes the deep-seated cultural ableism and systemic failures in Ontario's disability support network. Andrew shares his perso...
In this re-release of Episode 367, Andrew sits down with Cameron S. Mitchell and David T. Mitchell to talk about their new documentary Disposable Humanity that uncovers the dark history of the Aktion T4 program that killed 300,000 disabled people and was the catalyst for the holocaust. This is an unspoken part of history that we all need to speak on. You can watch Disposable Humanity for free now until September 28...
On E439 Andrew sits down with physically disabled go-go dancer Starrla Wheelz. We talk about the importance of representation, why go-go dancing in a wheelchair is hot, but going on a box might be a liability, we chat about our love of spinal fusion surgeries and so much more. Enjoy!
Follow Starrla here: https://www.instagram.com/starrlawheelz/
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On E438 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with the break out star of Hulu's psychological crime drama 'Furious', STEVE WAY. We talk about how his role as Alden was created just for him, the importance of messy disability representation, the importance of seeing power chair users on the red carpet and so much more. I was absolutely thrilled to chat with him. Enjoy.
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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!
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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 ...
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!
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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
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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
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!
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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
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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
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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...
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 i...
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 auth...
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 en...
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!
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In episode 424, Andrew sits down in Halifax with his friend and fellow disability advocate April Hubbard to discuss her decision to pursue Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. April has lived with spina bifida and tethered spinal cord her entire life, experiencing unrelenting chronic pain since age sixteen. Now forty, she has chosen MAID not out of despair, but as a deliberate, considered healthcare decision ...
Host Andrew Gurza sits down with twin filmmakers Ree and Meg Wright of Mirror Image Media to discuss their deeply personal documentary, The Last Days of April, a film following disability advocate April Hubbard's decision to pursue Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The conversation weaves between filmmaking ethics, lived experiences of disability and grief, the complexities of MAID policy in Canada, and the pr...
In this episode I sit down with trans masc adult performer Stevie Trixx. We explore Stevie’s relationship to impairment, I ask what might happen if they became disabled tomorrow, and we talk about the need for more disabled and trans bodies in porn + so much more. Enjoy!
Follow Stevie Trixx here: https://www.stevietrixx.com/
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