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A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disab... more
FAQs about The Self Advocate:How many episodes does The Self Advocate have?The podcast currently has 162 episodes available.
January 13, 2026Graphic Novel MemoirsThis is the first episode of 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Maria Sweeney, who wrote and illustrated the novel, Brittle Joints. In the second interview, I talk with Gabrielle Drolet, who wrote the memoir, Look Ma, No Hands! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more59minPlay
December 30, 2025Poetry EpisodeFor the last episode of 2025, I talk to two Canadian poets. In the first episode, I talk with Jessica Popeski. In the second interview, I talk with Shane Neilson. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1hPlay
December 16, 2025Annual Holiday Special 2025This is my annual holiday special for 2025! I was live on air with my friend Laurence! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1h 0minPlay
December 02, 2025International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025This episode is to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is December 3rd. I talk with Monique Neilson from posAbilities for Project EVERYBody Craft Fair for the first interview. More details can be found here: https://www.opendoorgroup.org/events-and-media/news/a-magical-market-experience-awaits-at-project-everybody-inclusive-market-fair-2025. I then talk with Amanda Locktich from Disability Without Poverty about the 2025 Research Symposium, which can be found here: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en. Lastly, I talk with Andrea Cownden and Rianne Svelnis from All Bodies Dance about the score, The Garden, which is on December 6th at the Roundhouse Community Centre at 3pm. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1h 2minPlay
November 18, 2025Speculative Fiction AuthorsIn this episode, I talk with two prolific speculative fiction authors! In the first interview, I talk with Jes Battis. In the second interview, I talk to none other than Nnedi Okorafor! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]...more1h 9minPlay
November 04, 2025National Indigenous Disability Awareness MonthThis episode is my contribution to celebrate the National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. I talk with Johnnie Jae in the first interview. In the second interview, I talk with Riley from PotteryWorks in person! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]. ...more1h 1minPlay
October 21, 2025October 2025 EventsIn this episode, I highlight two events happening in late October 2025. The first event is the Vancouver Writer's Festival, which is happening October 20th to 26th on Granville Island. I talk with Amanda Leduc, who is speaking on October 22nd. The second event is the Inclusion Art Show, happening October 22nd and 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. I talk with Justine Olah about the expansion of this community art show. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1hPlay
October 07, 2025Multidisciplinary MusicansIn this episode, I have three different multidisciplinary musicians! I talk with Goldbard in the first interview, Jozy in the second interview, and Amy Blanding in the third interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1h 3minPlay
September 23, 2025VIFF 2025 EpisodeIn this episode, I talk about two films that are highlighted at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 that highlight disability. The first interview, I talk with Sara Wylie, the creator of the film Resistance Meditation. in the second interview, I talk with Reid Davenport, the director of the film, Life After. I also give a special shout out to the All Bodies Dance event, All Bodies Everywhere, celebrating their 10 years in existence. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1hPlay
September 09, 2025Film EpisodeIn this episode, I talk about two films that are just coming out. The first film is called A Place Where I Belong. I talk with Rheanna and Noah about their involvements in the documentary. You can find info here. The second film is called These Four Walls. I talk with Shelley and Chris about People First of Canada's involvement in the film. You can find info here. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]....more1hPlay
FAQs about The Self Advocate:How many episodes does The Self Advocate have?The podcast currently has 162 episodes available.