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About this Episode

Alice and Lucy host The lABLEd podcast. In this episode, we chat with actor, access coordinator, and activist Dan Edge they explore disability in performance. Dan shares his journey from drama school rejections to a diverse career in theatre, TV, and wrestling. He highlights his role as an access coordinator, advocating for better representation of Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in media. Dan discusses the evolution of access roles, such as intimacy and access coordinators, and the importance of inclusive practices. They also touch on the representation of disabled characters in Marvel, like Daredevil and Echo, and the potential for more authentic portrayals in future productions.

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About our Guest

Dan Edge is an award-winning British disability consultant, Access Coordinator, actor, and activist. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Edge has built a unique, multi-faceted career spanning the performing arts, professional wrestling, and industry-wide advocacy. He is a prominent voice in the UK trade union movement, serving as a Council member and sitting on the Deaf and Disabled Members Committee for Equity.

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Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder

Guest Booker: Emma Purcell

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About this Episode

In this Episode of lABLEd, Chris Lynch, a wheelchair user with osteogenesis imperfecta and ADHD, discusses his innovative camera system, Caris, designed to level the playing field for disabled camera operators. Caris integrates with his electric wheelchair, the Jenny Zero, and uses a control deck and gimbal for smooth camera operation. The system, which can be operated independently or with assistance, has received positive feedback but faces challenges in convincing the industry of its viability. Chris aims to scale up production and has developed three versions: Caris Vista, Caris Rover, and Caris Studio. He emphasizes the importance of inclusive technology in enabling disabled individuals to pursue creative careers.

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About our Guest

Chris Lynch is an award-winning British disabled filmmaker, presenter, and media entrepreneur known for pioneering accessible film production technology. A wheelchair user who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), Lynch has focused his career on challenging societal perceptions of disability and breaking down physical barriers within the television industry

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You can learn about their recent broadcast projects and insights on the Diverse Made Media Website.

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Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder

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About this Episode

Lewis Edon discusses his journey through bone cancer diagnosis, acting career, and mental health advocacy.

Lewis Edon reflects on how a childhood diagnosis of bone cancer shaped his confidence, creativity and career. He explains how making YouTube videos helped him find his voice before he moved into acting, including work as an extra on the BBC drama The Gold. Lewis also discusses his advocacy platform, Let’s Be Real, and gaming channel, Wheel Assassin Guides, highlighting the value of bringing personal interests and disability identity together to create an authentic and supportive community.

The conversation also examines disability and performance in the film industry, from inaccessible locations and unsuitable equipment to the importance of self-advocacy and access coordinators. Lewis, Lucy and Alice consider the emotional labour disabled professionals often carry, as well as the tendency for non-disabled colleagues to overthink everyday interactions. Lewis then speaks candidly about the effects of physical illness on mental health, including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation during childhood and adolescence. He addresses stigma around men’s mental health, the pressure to appear strong, the need for boundaries as a public figure, and the challenge of separating a medical diagnosis from one’s wider identity without reducing disability stories to negativity or “inspiration porn.”

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Lewis runs an online advocacy platform, Lets Be Wheel, and is a health and disability advocate, actor, and storyteller. Lewis created the platform to raise awareness, break social stigmas, and advocate for accessibility and inclusion. It focuses heavily on supporting individuals living with rare and chronic, long-term health conditions.

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WheelassassinGuides Gaming YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/WheelassassinGuides

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In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Daisy discuss the history and ethics of Victorian-era freak shows. They explore the lives of notable performers like Jeffrey Hudson, the Queen's dwarf, and Charles Stratton, also known as Tom Thumb. The conversation delves into the exploitative nature of these shows, the racial and genetic stereotypes used to promote them, and the lack of consent from performers.

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Music: Maisy Crunden

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With our brand new spotlight series just a few week away, and the lABLEd team or busy putting the final touches to episode we thought we'd give you a little present.

Over on our substack, we host questionable, subscriber only content, where, in each episode, Ella puts your questions to Alice and Lucy, who answer with the same openness, humour, and lived experience you’ve come to expect from the lABLEd Podcast. Whether you’re curious, confused, or seeking clarity on something others rarely talk about, QuestionABLE is your safe space to learn.

Your questions. Real conversations. Zero judgement.

Submit your Questions and sign upto our substack via our website www.labledpodcast.co.uk

In this clip Lucy and Alice are asked 'Who would play you in the movie about your life? The answers might surprise you!

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About the Episode

Lucy and Alice discuss the musical and film "Wicked," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Alice highlights the story's themes of marginalization, disability, and societal perceptions. They explore the character of Elphaba, who is green due to a potion, and Nessa Rose, a wheelchair user played by Marissa Bode. Alice emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the challenges of casting disabled actors. They also discuss the portrayal of disability and race, the dynamics of allyship, and the broader implications of societal attitudes towards marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the film's length and the anticipation for the second part, set for release in November 2025.

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Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder

Guest Booker: Emma Purcell

Editor Adam Hull

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About this Episode

Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator known for her TikTok videos on makeup and daily life, joins the labor podcast to discuss her journey and experiences. She shares her transition from BBC to TikTok, her book "Blind, Not Broken," and her upcoming children's book series. Lucy talks about her decision to undergo IVF to prevent passing on her genetic condition, which affects her eyesight. The conversation also touches on the challenges of living with a disability, the importance of representation, and the evolving nature of her content. Alice and Lucy reflect on their own experiences with disability and the impact of their podcast on their perspectives.

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About our Guest

Lucy Edwards is an award-winning British blind broadcaster, content creator, and disability activist who lost her eyesight due to a rare genetic condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti. She uses her platform to educate the public about blindness and advocate for inclusivity. 

Lucy lost the sight in her right eye at age 11 and her remaining eyesight at age 17 due to Incontinentia Pigmenti. In 2019 became the first-ever blind presenter on BBC Radio 1. She has also presented for the BBC's The Travel Show and has done consultancy work on accessibility for major brands like Pantene and Google. Her motto "Blind Not Broken", she has a large following on TikTok and YouTube, where she shares daily life experiences and dispels myths about blindness.

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About this Episode

In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Disability Historian, Daisy discuss the history of guide dogs, their training, and the impact they have on visually impaired individuals. They explore the origins of guide dogs, noting that dogs have been guiding visually impaired people since the first century AD, with documented training methods emerging in the 1780s

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About this Episode

In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy and Alice discuss their guest, Dr. Sarah Ryan, a professor at Manchester University and a respected disability advocate. Dr. Ryan shares her journey into academia, focusing on people with learning disabilities and autism, and her recent book on health inequalities and social murder. They delve into the systemic failures in care settings, particularly the preventable deaths of individuals with learning disabilities, and the lack of accountability among healthcare professionals. The conversation highlights the importance of advocacy, the role of allies, and the need for clear, inclusive language in disability

About our Guest

Sara Ryan is a prominent academic and a leading campaigner for the rights and improved care of people with learning disabilities within the NHS, following the preventable death of her son, Connor Sparrowhawk (nicknamed "Laughing Boy" or "LB"), while in the care of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2013.

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Lucy and Alice discuss LS Lowry's painting "The Cripples," which features matchstick figures in an industrial northern English town. Lucy describes the painting, noting 30-35 human figures, including a child in a rudimentary cart-like object. They explore the painting's potential political statement, Lowry's possible Asperger's, and the controversy surrounding the term "cripple." Alice shares her personal comfort with the term and its historical context. They emphasize the importance of art in representing diverse experiences and invite listeners to share their perspectives on the painting.

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Production Team

Hosts: Alice Evans and Lucy Wood

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Music: Maisy Crunden

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