Just a Little Pod

Just a Little Pod

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Just a Little Pod episodes

  • We've Been Here!

    Get ready to hear Toria butcher a lot of names! Just a Little Pod is back with a full episode to kickoff Dwarfism Awareness Month. For the month of October, we will be discussing all things dwarfism starting with the history so buckle up! Ronisha is still out on a sabbatical but she will be back soon so hold tight! Toria is holding it down and dropping gems in this episode. She goes down the timeline of where it all started and where we are now. There is a lot of work to still be done but our hope is to provide enough awareness so we can undo the harmful things little people face.

    Make sure to hit the follow button on where every you listen to us so you can stay notified when a new episode drops. You can also find us on social media so hit that follow as well and tell your friends while you're at it!

    Leave us a message on anchor: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod

    Register for the NAMD Summit at https://withkeri.com/2021summit/

    Sources used in research: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/nfca/researchandarticles/freakshows and https://psmag.com/social-justice/a-brief-history-of-dwarfism-and-the-little-people-of-america

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    58 min
  • Just a Little Something 02

    Toria is back with a solo dolo episode! She gave y’all another episode to give you some hot news! As a disabled BIPOC Leader, I am excited to be attending @namdadvocate’s Leadership Summit in November! We’ll be discussing strategies for leadership and community mobilizing. Click the link withkeri.com/2021summit for more information and how to register. Toria will be the MC for the NAMD Leadership Summit in November. The event is virtual and will be held on November 8th. Lastly, October is Dwarfism Awareness Month is basically here so make sure to follow us on all the things (@justalittlepod).

    14 min
  • Just a Little Something 01
    Toria is solo dolo for a short period while Ronisha is taking a sabbatical. In Ronisha’s absence, Toria will release short episodes discussing random disability stuff or just simple things going on in her day. In this episode, Toria shares how she almost started a fire. Oh Lord Jesus it’s a fire! She also made sure to discuss the lack of diversity at the Emmy’s. Check it out! To stay connected, make sure to follow us on social media @justalittlepod. Check out our website justalittlepod.com where we have our episodes and our blog. You can also follow our personal Instagram, @toriajae (toria) and @_ronisha (ronisha). You can also email us [email protected] if you want to send us messages or want to reach out to us for interviews and other projects.
    25 min
  • Oh To Be Black & Disabled

    In this episode, Ronisha and Toria have an open conversation about the intersections of being black and disabled. We use the life of Emmett Till to help us explore those intersections and why we often erase disability from people's stories. Did you know Emmett had a disability? 

    We also spent ten minutes roasting Carolyn Bryant, the woman who lied about Emmett that ultimately led to his brutal death. 

    TW: discussion on police brutality, violence. 


    Here is the link to Toria's interview with Lance on his podcast, See Through Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FqizAW0RMqHa0TjUvxf99?si=sbTruBUnSSux6WeG4BZqpA&dl_branch=1 

    You can listen to us on all podcast services, make sure to follow us so you can be notified when an episode drop. To stay in the loop of everything we are doing, follow us on all social media platforms.

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    If you are interested in having us as a guest on your podcast, email us at [email protected].


    As always thank you for listening and supporting us. We enjoy this podcasting life and you make it even more fun by showing us love. Please know we are extremely grateful for every listener we have!



    1 hr 10 min
  • Simply DaWorst

    So of course, we had to talk about DaBaby and his homophobic shenanigans. We discuss the importance of removing the stigma around HIV/AIDS. His comments were unacceptable and he needs to be accountable for his actions. On a brighter note, we talk about Simone Biles putting her mental health first and the people are mad. Mental health is just as important as physical health and she did the best thing for herself! We're here for it! Lastly, we discussed the controversial drug that is marketed to "cure" dwarfism. Toria has thoughts and she's not here for it. 


    We mentioned one of the wonderful people who are on the ground providing HIV awareness and education, you can learn something from them. George Johnson (@IAmGMJohnson on Twitter) speaks about this topic and also has a book. 

    All Boys Aren't Blue - https://www.amazon.com/All-Boys-Arent-Blue-Memoir-Manifesto/dp/0374312710

    We also mentioned Rebecca Cokely (@RebeccaCokley on Twitter) and her thoughts on the new drug - https://rebecca-cokley.medium.com/a-new-phase-of-life-as-an-endangered-species-8b08402a9e7c 


    Remember to follow us on all social media platforms to stay up to date on everything:

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    Venmo - @justalittlepod

    1 hr 7 min
  • Dating is a MESS!

    Toria didn't type up a script for the episode so this conversation was on a whim. 

    In this episode, we discuss how wild dating can be. It is especially difficult when you have a disability.  We go over our dating experiences and describe the fear of fetishization. We also end the episode by discussing what type of partner Toria is looking for. It is an interesting type but we're sure he's out there. 

    Enjoy this fun episode and don't forget to follow us on all of the platforms. On Spotify, you can follow us to stay up to date on when an episode drops. 


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    Website: justalittlepod.com

    Toria's Instagram: @toriajae

    Ronisha's Instagram: @_ronisha

    Venmo: @justalittlepod

    21 min
  • Y'all Better Free Britney!

    HAPPY DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH! 

    Y’all need to free Britney! In this episode, we discuss Britney’s conservatorship and how common it is for disabled folks to experience. 

    ⚠️Trigger Warning - we discuss forced sterilization and sexual violence.

    We spotlight Trae the Truth’s business! Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Katy will be employing disabled folks so go support it on July 22nd if you’re in the Katy! 

    We also discuss the Utah cheerleader being cropped out of the picture. The school is trash for that! 

    Lastly, we read the man who pretended to have an injury so he could skip the line at the airport! TRASH.com

    Listen to us on anchor https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod and check out our website justalittlepod.com! We are also on Spotify and SoundCloud so go support us on those platforms!


    Podcast Instagram: @justalittlepod

    Toria’s Instagram: @toriajae

    Ronisha’s Instagram: @_ronisha

    Venmo for donations: @justalittlepod

    51 min
  • Alot Happened in Disability News
    In this episode, we talk about the wild things that popped up on social media lately.
    We talk about how disabled people can be racist too. We also mention how it is not funny to make a joke about robbing disabled people. Lastly, we put Essence magazine on blast for making a harmful headline about Toni Braxton’s son.
    Of course, we have to throw some education in there and explain the models of disability.
    Don’t forget to follow us on social media @justalittlepod. We have a Venmo (@justalittlepod) for anyone willing to support us. We also have a website so check us out on justalittlepod.com 💛
    50 min
  • I Promise This Won’t Be Sad
    This episode we will talk about how real internalized ableism is. Toria realizes she struggles with internalized ableism and is working through it. We tried not to make this a sad episode.
    We talk about the viral video of the woman crying about Delta Airline staff breaking her wheelchair. We also talk about Naomi Osaka and her decision to not speak to press due to her mental health. We support these women and show love to both of them.
    If you’re struggling with the internalized feelings just know you’re not alone. Blame the system, don’t blame yourself. It’s all of their fault.
    51 min
  • Strange Encounters
    Today’s episode we discuss the strange encounters Toria has to go through on a regular basis. Toria has had people take pictures, point, laugh, and make comments. It’s not okay. Disabled people should go places and not have their peace disrupted.
    We discuss why it’s problematic to do these things and what you can do instead. If you are able-bodied and see a disabled person, understand they still have boundaries so please be respectful.
    We also advise you on how to explain to your children about disabilities. Avoid othering language and just be honest with them about the person’s disability.
    Don’t make it weird, fam.
    1 hr 13 min

About Just a Little Pod

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We’re just two best friends dropping knowledge on all things disability awareness while also bringing you the laughter. Your host Toria has a disability and her cohost Ronisha does not but she’s an ally to the community. We both provide our thoughts from our perspectives. Take a listen and learn some things from us. Stay connected by following us on Instagram and Twitter @justalittlepod.