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Dating in your 20’s is hard enough - thanks to COVID everyone’s lost it when it comes to flirting.

Part of this awkward pool is 23-year-old Maya, a strong independent, successful model navigating the world of ableism along with weeding out those that can’t get past her wheelchair.

Dylan and Angus deep dive into Maya’s life about the literal stairs she’s had to climb in order to see the world as any other able-bodied person. The guys speak with Maya about;

• Her top 3 international travel hacks.
• Whether her breast reduction was for vanity or medical reasons.
• Her definition of true beauty as someone who works in the modelling industry.
• The worst EVER Tinder message she's received (prepare yourself).
• Her "checklist" for a partner.
• And the truth about her greyhound Maggie could get the whole team in trouble.

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This 'Bonusode' or Bonus Episode has hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin reading out a 1 star online review of a Sydney Cafe that had the businesses owner coming to his disabled employees defence.

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Read full SBS article here: 'Everyone should have a chance to work' 

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How does our next guest get 10 MILLION views every year with one video?

Josh Sundquist has been telling his one legged story his whole life - from comedy shows to internet clips Josh finally this year released his very own TV show 'Best Foot Forward' (Now on Apple TV+). Josh talks about identity in the media industry, the influence of disabled actors and the importance of conveying messages through representation instead of a established able bodied star.

Honest truths come out about the pressure of clicks and likes online, losing the joy in playing dress ups and what you do when you’ve achieved your dream job. Dylan and Angus navigate Josh’s psyche as they discuss:

• Going viral every year for a joke with misguided intentions.

• How being a pinnacle of internet entertainment can affect your mental health

• The creative hijinks from Josh’s life that inspired his tv show

• And the truth about disability acceptance within the media industry

Follow his Instagram  @JoshSundquist  and Youtube

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This "Bonus-ode" or Bonus Episode covers an article written around the statistics involving children with disability attending 'Mainstream' or 'Specialised' schools.

Dylan is an adamant believer in one over the other but where do you stand and what's your opinion?

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Read the full article: Why do students with disability go to ‘special schools’ when research tells us they do better in the mainstream system?

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Tim McCallum and his classmates celebrated his acceptance into Western Australia's esteemed "Academy of Performing Arts" (WAAPA) by jumping into the ocean at Scarborough Beach head first. The next thing Tim remembers is that the hands in front of him were motionless and not reaching out to save him, they were his own.

A world class singer Tim has since taken to the stage on TV's 'The Voice' being teamed with Ricky Martin and sang the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final in front of an audience of millions.

Stay around till the end for a very special performance!

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This bonus episode, or "bonusode," has Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin discussing an article written by Mel Dimmitt

What's your experiences with disability support workers?

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Full article: 'When you’re the parent of someone living with disability, the right support worker makes all the difference'

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One of the top DJs in Australia is armless!

Tom Nash, aka DJ Hookie, lost all of his limbs due to meningococcal disease 20 years ago and claims that living as a "pirate" since has required throwing yourself into the deep end. Choosing legitimate hooks for prosthetic hands Hookie has welcomed children's inquisitiveness, shunned support networks, and carved himself an unique path in the music industry—even relearning the guitar.

With humour and humility, this episode illustrates what the world has to offer anyone who's willing to put their hooks up!

Follow: @DjHookie and check out www.tomnash.com

DJ Hookies Ted Talk

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The "Bonus-ode" for this week invites you into our inbox as we read a message sent to us from a listener with concerns about her student at school.

Allowing us into her world Naomi gave insight into a specific situation that Dylan and Angus hadn't even thought about but could destroy a family. Dylan also takes about the terminology he was using that Prince Harry pulled him up on!

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When someone says they were injured in Bali you immediately think... scooter!

For Rhiannon Tracey that's not the case but what happened to her could happen to any of us, minus the earthquake while in hospital that's just mean.

We talk losing friends, gaining perspective and how her new outlook on life is changing the lives of others in similar circumstances.

Website: Rhiannon Tracey

Her business: The Next Step

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The "Bonus-ode" for this week gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek at how our host Dylan Alcott met the Queen via video link to commemorate her "Platinum Jubilee."

Dylan describes the location of the event, the secrecy surrounding it, and the proper protocol to follow when interacting with Her Majesty, including what NOT to say.

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