The Madcast

The Madcast

By Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, Madison Phoenix, and Nicholas EscobarSociety & Culture
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The Madcast episodes

  • Episode 5: Disability 101 - What is Academic Ableism?

    Welcome back to this week's episode of the Madcast!

     This week, Hosts Nate and El are trying out a new segment for the pod, "Disability 101." The segment will focus on one key disability concept, term, experience, and community folks may be unfamiliar and give a "101," or introductory explanation, on that concept/term/experience/community.

    Moving onto today's episode, we'll be answering the question, what actually IS academic ableism? What does it look like in post-secondary education? And, how in the world are disabled folks supposed to navigate the hellscape that is getting academic accommodations?! Come join us to find out- you won't regret it.

    Note: See episode transcript here


    If you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon and our Instagram!

    If you want check out the lab, check out our Linktree for our socials and media spotlights or our website to check out what new project we have going on!

    Thank you all and enjoy the show!!

    Credits:
    Hosts:
    Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Producer: Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Production Assistance: Trisha Nguyen
    Executive Producer: Karen Nakamura, PhD

    Produced at UC Berkeley Disability Lab (or Rad Mad Lab)

    Recorded at Ethnic Studies Changemaker Podcast, UC Berkeley

    Copyright © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen

    License: CC-by-SA
    Licenses List | Creative Commons

    39 min
  • Episode 4: Shakespeare Bot w/ J Bui

    On this week’s episode of the Madcast, Hosts Nate and El are joined by J Bui (They/them) to discuss a fascinating new project from the UC Berkeley Disability Lab: Shakespeare Bot. Join us as we discuss ethical issues surrounding Chat GPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs),  LLM counter softwares, and the policing of  normative writing at the expense of Neurodivergent students. It’s not an episode to miss!

    Transcript: Here

    If you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon and our Instagram!

    If you want check out the lab, check out our Linktree for our socials and media spotlights or our website to check out what new project we have going on!

    Thank you all and enjoy the show!!

    Credits:
    Hosts:
    Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Producer: Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Production Assistance: Trisha Nguyen
    Executive Producer: Karen Nakamura, PhD

    Produced at UC Berkeley Disability Lab (or Rad Mad Lab)

    Recorded at Ethnic Studies Changemaker Podcast, UC Berkeley

    Copyright © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen

    License: CC-by-SA
    Licenses List | Creative Commons

    44 min
  • Episode 3: CODA and d/Deaf Representation

    Coming back from our winter hiatus, we’re back with another exciting episode of the our newly rebranded podcast, the Madcast.

    This week, hosts Nate and El are discussing the award winning film CODA (2021). Tune in for an exciting conversation about disability representation in Hollywood, media depictions of d/Deaf folk and the Deaf community, what it’s like being stuck between two worlds, and so much more!

    Note: See episode transcript here

    If you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon and our Instagram!

    If you want check out the lab, check out our Linktree for our socials and media spotlights or our website to check out what new project we have going on!

    Thank you all and enjoy the show!!

    Credits:
    Hosts:
    Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Producer: Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Production Assistance: Trisha Nguyen
    Executive Producer: Karen Nakamura, PhD

    Produced at UC Berkeley Disability Lab (or Rad Mad Lab)

    Recorded at Ethnic Studies Changemaker Podcast, UC Berkeley

    Copyright © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen

    License: CC-by-SA
    Licenses List | Creative Commons

    44 min
  • Episode 2: Exploring Disability, Academia, and Climate Change

    Hosts: Nathan Tilton, El, Trisha
    Guest: Maddie Taylor (They/Them)

    Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the intersections of disability studies, environmental justice, and the unique challenges within academia. Our guest, Maddie Taylor, a second-year PhD student, shares their journey and insights.

    Link to Transcript
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pfys0IMYqtxrc6zEBYmCWgM_fe8OmxUXz0HjSPxmOwc/edit?usp=sharing

    If you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon and our Instagram!

    If you want check out the lab, check out our Linktree for our socials and media spotlights or our website to check out what new project we have going on!

    Thank you all and enjoy the show!!

    Credits:
    Hosts:
    Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Producer: Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Production Assistance: Trisha Nguyen
    Executive Producer: Karen Nakamura, PhD

    Produced at UC Berkeley Disability Lab (or Rad Mad Lab)

    Recorded at Ethnic Studies Changemaker Podcast, UC Berkeley

    Copyright © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen

    License: CC-by-SA
    Licenses List | Creative Commons

    41 min
  • Episode 1: Academic Ableism & The Disabled Grad Student Experience w/ Andy King

    Welcome! This is the first episode of our brand new show the Mad Reshuffle: Access Berkeley Radcast (Madcast for short) hosted by the UC Berkeley Disability Lab. Today's episode, were interviewing Andy King, a 2nd year Phd student at Cal studying English and a disability representative in the Cal Graduate Assembly, on his unique experiences as a disabled individual currently navigating through academia as both an employee and student of UC Berkeley. 

    In a compelling episode of RAD Mad Reshuffle: Access Berkeley, hosts Nathan Tilton and El Madera engage with Andy King, a second-year PhD student and disability representative at UC Berkeley. They discuss the unique challenges faced by disabled students in academia. Andy shares their journey, highlighting the transformative impact of self-awareness and access to disability resources on their educational experience, particularly in transitioning from undergraduate to graduate studies.

    The episode also delves into a recent survey on inclusivity within the UC system. Andy critiques the survey's methodology, stressing the need for a deeper understanding of disabled students' experiences in academia. They emphasize the complexity of navigating academic spaces as a disabled individual, underscoring the importance of comprehensive support and meaningful inclusion.


    Transcripts available here. 
    Thank you for your patience!

    If you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon and our Instagram!

    If you want check out the lab, check out our Linktree for our socials and media spotlights or our website to check out what new project we have going on!

    Thank you all and enjoy the show!!

    Credits:
    Hosts:
    Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Producer: Nate Tilton and Eliana Madera
    Production Assistance: Trisha Nguyen
    Executive Producer: Karen Nakamura, PhD

    Produced at UC Berkeley Disability Lab (or Rad Mad Lab)

    Recorded at Ethnic Studies Changemaker Podcast, UC Berkeley

    Copyright © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen

    License: CC-by-SA
    Licenses List | Creative Commons

    46 min

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The Madcast is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, academia, and everything in between. From interviewing academics working towards disability justice  to reviewing media…