The Self Advocate

The Self Advocate

By Alison KleinSociety & Culture
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The Self Advocate episodes

  • National Indigenous Day 2026

    In this episode, I was live on air! I talked with my friend, Stephen Lytton, who is a self advocate, arts enthusiast, and resident of the Downtown Eastside. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr
  • June 2026 Events

    In this episode, I talk about two events in early June 2026. The first event is UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship's theatre play We Need A Home. It is happening at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster on June 4th to 6th. I talk with Larissa Gunkel and Dr. Leyton Schnellert about this performance. The second event is Connectra and the Disability Foundation's Abilities Expo. It is happening at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver on June 8th. I talk with Bryden Veinot, the senior program coordinator for VAMS, Connectra, and the Disability Foundation about the Abilities Expo. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr 1 min
  • May 2026 Theatre Performances

    In this episode, I talk about two theatre performances for May 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Adam Grant Warren, the co-artistic director for Glitch Theatre, for their performance of Arc One. Arc One is on May 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. In the second interview, I talk with Megan Milton, the writer and producer of Free Kittens, which is being performed at the Cultch theatre for the rEvolver Theatre Festival. It is being held on May 22nd, 24rd, and 29th. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr
  • Theatre Terrific's 40th Anniversary

    In this episode, I talk with Kevin Jesuíno, the artistic director, and Lianne Crowe, a longtime actor, with Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific is turning 40 this year! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr 1 min
  • Film Episode

    In this episode, I talk about two new films. In the first interview, I talk with Anthony Lucero, the producer of the Paper Bag Plan. In the second interview, I talk with Julie Forrest Wyman, the producer of The Tallest Dwarf. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month 2026

    In this episode, I celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. In the first interview, I talk with Torien Cafferata, an Interdisciplinary Artist, Performance, Mad Studies, Ludology, and AuDHD Decolonial Clown Marxist. In the second interview, I talk with Adam Schwartz, an Autistic comedian and founder of Neurohilarity. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr
  • Short Films

    In this episode, I discuss two new short films. In the first interview, I talk with Hingman Leung about their new film, Migration Musings. In the second interview, I talk with Francis Tompkins about their film, Body. If you have questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr 1 min
  • Dance Episode

    In this episode, I talk with two Vancouver based dancers. In the first interview, I talk with Harmanie Rose. In the second episode, I talk with Caroline and Sammy Chien-MacCaull about their upcoming performances the Vancouver International Dance Festival on March 13th to 15th at the Russian Hall. If you have questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr 8 min
  • Dance Episode

    In this episode, I talk with two dancers who will be performing at the Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026. In the first episode, I talk with Lucile Prosper, who created the performance, Aluma: Cie de Theatre. In the second interview, I talk with Charles Koroneho for his performance as well. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    1 hr 1 min
  • Poetry Episode

    In this episode, I talk with two Canadian poets. In the first interview, I talk with Amy LeBlanc. In the second interview, I talk with Margo LaPierre. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].

    59 min

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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…