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How hard should it be to get the care you need? In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Karli to talk about her fight with local health authorities to secure more care hours. From navigating complex systems to pushing back against decisions that impact daily life, Karli shares what it takes to advocate for yourself when the system falls short. This is a raw conversation about persistence, access and the reality of fighting for the support you need.
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Karli Drew Bio
Hi! I’m Karli Drew — a Disabled and vibrant-haired writer, creator, consultant, and activist. I specialize in all things disability.
When I’m not working or fighting injustices… you can find me sipping on iced coffee, rambling about my special interests, and/or making lame jokes about my disabilities (see what I did there?).
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See more of Karli Drew in AMI’s History in 60 "Charter & Change"
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Who gets to tell these stories and are they getting it right? In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Filmmaker, Activist & Podcast Host, Jim Lebrecht (Crip Camp) to break down how disability is portrayed across film, TV and media. From casting choices to stereotypes and missed opportunities, they unpack what the industry gets wrong and where it needs to go next. This is a real conversation about representation, authenticity and changing the narrative.
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Jim Lebrecht Bio - Filmmaker, Activist & Podcast Host
https://www.jimlebrecht.com/
Jim LeBrecht is an award-winning filmmaker, disability rights activist, and co-director of the groundbreaking documentary Crip Camp. A Netflix Original Documentary, Crip Camp, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, went on to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature and a Peabody Award.
His latest work, Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act, chronicles the decades-long struggle for disability rights and the bipartisan support that led to the passage of this landmark legislation.
With over 40 years of experience in sound design and filmmaking, Jim is also the host of The Art of Documentary, a podcast by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The series offers in-depth conversations with some of today’s most influential documentary filmmakers, exploring their creative processes, personal journeys, and the stories behind their films.
He is a co-founder of FWD-Doc, an international membership organization that supports disabled filmmakers, and the 1in4 Coalition, which advocates for greater inclusion and representation of disabled people in the entertainment industry.
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020, Documentary)
https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81001496
A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.
Learn more About the Disability Visibility Project
https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/
The Disability Visibility Project is an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture.
Alice Wong (Bio)
https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/about/
Alice Wong (she/her) is a disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer. Alice is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture.
Independent Television Service (ITVS)
https://itvs.org/
Independent Television Service is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
We bring powerful, untold stories that reflect the struggles, hopes, and triumphs of people across America. Through our documentaries, we amplify your voice and the voices of your community—whether they live next door or thousands of miles away.
The Tallest Dwarf (Documentary)
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-tallest-dwarf/
The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in her own family. Through intimate stories, creative collaborations, and archival history, the film delves into identity and medicine, asking whether society should change people or the structures that limit them.
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Not all disabilities are visible but that does not make them any less real. In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Dreena for an honest conversation about invisible disabilities and the barriers people face every day. From being misunderstood to navigating spaces that were never designed with them in mind, this episode explores the challenges that often go unseen. This is a conversation about awareness, access and changing how we think about disability.
Watch the Video version now on YouTube
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Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What you saw on screen was only part of the story. In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred bring the crew together to share the behind the scenes moments that didn’t make the cut. From unexpected breakdowns to last-minute pivots and everything in between, this is the real story of life on the road. Unfiltered, chaotic and often hilarious, these are the moments that defined the journey.
Watch the Video podcast now on YouTube
Chapters
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What does it actually cost to adapt your life? In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Daniel and Fred are joined by Bean Gill for a raw and honest conversation about the financial reality of accessibility. From equipment and home modifications to everyday barriers, Bean breaks down the true cost of independence and why so many are left to figure it out on their own. This is a conversation about more than money. It is about access, equity and what it really takes to live independently.
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More About Bean’s Non-Profit: ReYu
ReYu was a concept long before it had a name or a physical location, dating back to 2013. It all started with Bean, who was paralyzed and wanted more than traditional therapy was giving her. She ventured down to California and found a place where neurorecovery was promoted. She saw results that blew her mind and she knew this was a game changer for her. She then reached out to find a trainer to carry out her home program. This is when Bean and Nancy first met. They trained together for a few years and Nancy started working with others in the community as a mobile service. Once the word spread it was clear there was a need for this in the greater Edmonton Area. Bean and Nancy discussed opening a physical location for about a year and a half and then one day it was decided to take the leap and do just that.
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Daniel and Fred speak with Tanya (Director, Health Technology & Policy Unit at the University of Alberta) and Christina (PhD student and social worker) about Canada’s MAID system including a Health Canada- commissioned review they worked on and balancing autonomy with strong, clearer safeguards.
They trace the evolution of MAID through key rulings and laws—Carter v. Canada, Bills C-14 and C-7, and the delayed expansion to sole mental illness until March 2027—then present findings from interviews with 86 stakeholders and 34 family members across Canada. The research highlights inconsistent interpretations of “reasonably foreseeable death,” wide variation in “independent assessments,” and concerns about limited psychosocial supports, insufficient discussion of alternatives, and family exclusion. The episode concludes with a central tension: how to balance patient autonomy with clearer safeguards, especially as expansion looms amid psychiatrist shortages and gaps in continuity of care nationwide today.
This podcast theme was chosen in dedication of Brian McPherson, featured in Crip Trip, Season 2.
Watch the video version of this episode now on YouTube
Chapters
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crip Trip hosts Daniel Ennett & Frederick Kroetsch catch up with actor, comedian, filmmaker, and producer Steve Way – a true multi-hyphenate. Steve's work spans from Hulu's "Ramy" to producing films like "Good Bad Things." They discuss art and advocacy, Steve's career, his current projects, and the significance of telling disabled stories that are grounded in reality.
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Guest Bio - Steve Way (New York)
Steve is a 32 year old substitute teacher by day and stand up comedian by night. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for disability awareness. Steve performs stand up in the NJ/NY area, motivational speeches around the country, and is the co-creator and star of the web series Uplifting Dystrophy. He can be seen in the Hulu show Ramy.
Steve has been performing stand up for over 8 years with his first set at the Comedy Charity Explosion in his hometown of Rutherford, NJ. He has performed at the 2011 Bamboozle music festival and was the co-host of The Lockdown, a monthly stand up show at the People's Improv Theatre in New York City.
Follow Steve Way online:
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if everything you thought about disabled bodies and sexuality was dead wrong? In this raw and radically honest episode, Daniel and Fred get intimately real with photographer Robert Andy Coombs, a Yale MFA powerhouse whose provocative self-portraits explore the erotic, emotional, and unapologetically sexual side of queer disabled life.
Robert doesn’t just pose, he seduces, challenges, and redefines what sexy means. Together, we dive deep into care-work as foreplay, navigating desire with dependence, and how disabled bodies aren’t just desirable, They’re Effin' iconic.
Learn about the seductive power of vulnerability and trust, why disabled people make damn good lovers, turning carework into connection—and sometimes kink, breaking taboos around pleasure, touch, and representation & making art that turns you on and makes you think
This isn’t about inspiration—it’s about liberation. It’s hot. It’s honest. And it’s time.
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Guest Bio - https://www.robertandycoombs.com/about
Coombs grew up in Michigan's majestic Upper Peninsula where he spent his childhood roaming the great outdoors. He started photographing his walkabouts in middle school and moved on to portraiture in high school. Coombs received a scholarship to Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. During his third year in undergrad, Coombs sustained a spinal cord injury due to a gymnastics training accident. After a year of recovery, he returned to KCAD and received his BFA in photography in 2013. Coombs' photography explores the intersections of disability and sexuality. Themes of relationships, caregiving, fetish, and sex are depicted and explored throughout. Coombs graduated from the Yale School of Art with his MFA amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently residing in coastal Alabama.
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
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Daniel and Fred are joined by Michelle Asgarali and Meagan McAteer, two highly skilled filmmakers and producers based in Toronto. Leading the charge in disabled culture building, this dynamic duo explores the intersection of disability and film, shares their origins, and discusses their ongoing efforts to advocate for change within the industry and the community.
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Guest Bio's
Michelle Asgarali - Toronto
Michelle Asgarali is a Canadian writer/producer with a documentary and TV development background. A Toronto Star article featured her for becoming the first openly-disabled show-runner of a Canadian docu-series. This AMI original docu-series, Breaking Character (Winterhouse Films, 2022-), follows six performers with disabilities as they hustle to make their mark on the stage, screen and runway of Hollywood North. She also was the Lead Story Producer of Season 1 of CBC's Push (Fenix Films and TV/Small Army, 2023-), Canada's first major-network prime time series featuring a leading cast with disabilities, as well as writing for children's programs by Lopii Productions.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/masgarali1
Meagan McAteer - Toronto
With over fifteen years of professional industry experience directing and producing documentary and lifestyle television under her belt, Meagan is excited to explore new opportunities and platforms in the pursuit of creative growth, great projects and beautiful stories.
During the Pandemic Meagan completed a master’s degree in Media Production (The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, 2021) focusing on disability representation in film and television. Her narrative short film, “One Day/Day One” will be participating the festival circuit in 2022/23 season and she is workshopping a number of projects.
She is working closely with AMI, Telefilm and The Canadian Media fund in the development of the Disability Screen Office and Best Practices Guide with respect to disability in the the Canadian Media Industry.
Webpage: www.meaganmcateer.com
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
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Daniel and Fred are accompanied by comedian Lucas Waterfill for a post CripTrip discussion on disability and comedy. Lucas, along with his cat Sarah-tonin, shares insights into his beginnings. The three arts majors delve into the topics of integrity and accessibility within their respective fields.
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See more of Lucas in episode 4 of Crip Trip 'Merica streaming now on AMI+
Guest Bio
Lucas Waterfill (Chicago) - Website: http://www.lucaswaterfill.com
Lucas Waterfill is a seriously brilliant comedian. He is able to make big points about society, while being sure to make it plain that he doesn't have the answers either. He doesn't hide his mistakes, and he has a great vocabulary at his disposal to help describe them. He's won several contests and been in several festivals. He's opened for several famous people, making their job more difficult, as the audience falls in love with Lucas every time.
Article - "Indy Comedian Growing Stand-Up Career with Cerebral Palsy"
Follow Lucas Waterfill online:
Stream Lucas’s first comedy special “Lucas Waterfill: Public Inconvenience” now: Amazon Prime, YouTube
Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!
Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram
More about the Crip Trip Disability Podcast
Season one of Crip Trip followed quadruple-amputee artist Daniel and his longtime friend, Frederick. Together, they crossed the continent in a rundown RV from Edmonton to New York City. The journey exposed barriers to accessibility and disability justice. It also tested their friendship—and their fight for independence in a raw and comedic way.
The journey almost broke them... but they’re going to do it again.
Season 2 picks up exactly one year after the first chaotic road trip, where we see what Daniel & Frederick have accomplished since the making of their short film, Tales from the Crip’d. After learning of a close friend’s decision to go through MAID, the ambitious duo is feeling more motivated than ever to make life worth living and decide to hit the road again to follow their dreams. The plan? Produce a disability-themed late night talk show using analog equipment from the 90s while driving down the West Coast.
Final destination? Vegas – and this time they’re going all in.
Host Bio's:
Daniel Ennett
Daniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan
(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.
He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.
Frederick Kroetsch
Frederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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