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The Handicast 7 - Our Book Pre-Orders Are Here
bonusEEpisode Notes We are so excited to let you know that after 6 months of work with disabled contributors, team members and artists, our book The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability is available for pre-order! On this episode of the Handicast, I invite team member and contributor Katy Venables back on the show to discuss why the book is so groundbreaking, what it was like as both a contributor and curator of this collection and what we want disabled and able-bodied people to take from it. Enjoy! You can pre-order your copy right now at: https://thatshandi.co/collections/pre-order
Quarantine & Chill Part 23: Mike Matlock is a Mutant
bonusEEpisode Notes In this episode of Quarantine and Chill, it might be my most flirtatious yet, as I sit down with returning guest, Mike Matlock. He has one of the sexiest voices and I sit down with him to discuss his experiences during the pandemic as someone with SMA. We talk about all that and go off on a million tangents during this fun, flirty hour of Quarantine and Chill Part 23. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Mike at: https://twitter.com/CrippCritic If you want to be a part of a Quarantine and Chill, and share your disability story during Covid, please e-mail [email protected] using the subject Quarantine & Chill. Thanks for staying comfy, cozy quarantined and crippled with me. Xo Andrew
Ep 208Episode 208 - Is a Strap-On an Assistive Device? Sitting Down with TripleXTransMan Trip Richards
EEpisode Notes In this episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with TripleXTransMan Trip Richards. He is one of the sexiest men in porn at the moment, and I sit down with him to discuss his thoughts on the correlations between trans identity and the disabled identity, we talk about masculinity, disability and trans bodies, and we even consider if a strap on is in fact an assistive device Lots to unpack here and one you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! You can support Trip's work here: https://justfor.fans/TripleXTransMan and follow him here: https://twitter.com/triplextransman You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 207Episode 207 - "No one believed I could do both" - A chat with disabled intersectional birth worker Amy Miller
EEpisode Notes In this episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Intersectional Birth Worker, Amy Miller. We have a really fascinating chat about what being both a disabled parent and a disabled birth worker are like. She shares that people and doctors said she should terminate her pregnancy and how ableist that was. She shares how her disability impacted her career path, and how caring for her son is different as a disabled woman & all the extra pressure she feels to be a perfect disabled mom. Lots to unpack here! Enjoy! You can follow Amy on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/rollingthroughmotherhood and at her website: www.amymillerdoula.com You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C #22 - Ryann Kress
bonusEEpisode Notes In this Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend Ryann Kress, who is a disabled health care practitioner to talk about her experiences as a disabled person and as someone in healthcare during the pandemic. We talk a lot about the need for healthcare reform, Ryann hammers home for us the importance of social distancing for immunocompromised and disabled people and so much more. Follow Ryann on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chronically_ry If you want to be a part of a Quarantine and Chill, and share your disability story during Covid, please e-mail [email protected] using the subject Quarantine & Chill. Thanks for staying comfy, cozy quarantined and crippled with me. Xo Andrew This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 206Episode 206 - "Stuck on High" w/ Mr. Fox
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Fox, who wanted to come on the show and talk about his experiences being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and what that has been like for him over the past few years. He shares his experience of feeling like fibro is being "stuck on high" all the time, we talk about how his anger and grief over becoming disabled affected his friendships, and how his fibro plays a role in his mental health practice + so much more enjoy! You can follow Fox's work by going to calmfoxcoaching.com You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Handicast 6 - Sex Tech & Disability with Bryony Cole
bonusEEpisode Notes In episode 6 of The Handicast, Heather and I take a deep dive into sex tech with the host of the Future of Sex Podcast, Bryony Cole. We explore whether or not sex tech is all robots and VR (and how VR can be an accessibility tool), we talk about voice activation toys and whether they would be accessible, but most importantly we look at how sex tech will not replace intimacy and touch, but rather act as an additive and enhance those things! Enjoy! You can follow Bryony's work at: www.futureofsex.org If you want to hear more about Handi you can go to www.thatshandi.co and follow all our socials at @thatshandi If you wanna be a part of a Handicast with Heather and Andrew, e-mail us at [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 21 Lezlie Lee Kam: Being a Differently Abled Senior During A Pandemic
bonusEIn this episode of Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend and differently abled queer senior, Lezlie Lee Kam back on to explain her experiences as a queer senior person during Covid19, and how her differently-abled identity plays a role in all that. We have a frank conversation about isolation, constipation, loneliness, etc. She shares what scares her the most about Covid19 as a queer differently abled senior and a whole lot more. You can follow Lezlie on via e-mail at [email protected] If you want to be a part of a Quarantine and Chill, and share your disability story during Covid, please e-mail [email protected] using the subject Quarantine & Chill. Thanks for staying comfy, cozy quarantined and crippled with me. Xo Andrew This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 205Episode 205 - "Andrew, do you think Joe Biden is hot?" Catching up w/ Amin Lakhani
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I invite repeat guest Amin Lakhani back on the show! In this third appearance, we dive into a discussion around the progression of his disability, CMT, and how that has affected him physically, mentally and even sexually. We also explore why he went from Dating Coach on Wheels to Comedian with Disabilities, and what that has been like for him. Then we discuss feelings on the movie Crip Camp, his thoughts on sex work and disability + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Amin on his website www.datingcoachonwheels.com or on Insta: @DatingCoachonWheels You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 204Episode 204 - That Time I Was Abused By My Care Staff
EEpisode Notes CONTENT WARNING This episode will contain discussions of abuse against a disabled person, and the emotional after effects of that incident. If you find discussions like that triggering, I fully understand why you might not want to listen to this episode. In this episode, I chronicle the experience I had when I was abused by my care staff and trapped naked in my bed. We talk about the incident; what happened, how it happened, how I felt as a disabled person, etc. I share what happened when I tried to get help from both the police and medical services. I really take a deep dive into how I felt as a disabled person; what I was scared of, how I felt emasculated, etc. This was a hard but important story to tell. Thanks for listening and letting me shine a light on it for you. You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 203Episode 203 - I'm a Really Good Napper - Brett Gleason
EEpisode Notes In this week's episode, we sit down with musician and artist Brett Gleason as he shares his stories of coming out as having Bipolar Disorder. We explore whether or not Brett considers BPD to be a disability or not, what it was like coming out to his therapist, why his BPD makes him a "really good napper" and how his BPD plays a role in his relationships + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Brett's work as an artist at www.brettgleason.com. You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Handicast 5 - Make Disabled Love Not Porn w/ Cindy Gallop
bonusEEpisode Notes Notes go here On this episode of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, Cindy Gallop as we talk about her journey into creating a platform where people could create real world sex videos. Of course, we also talk about the importance of representation, the need for #MakeDisabledLoveNotPorn and so much more. We were thrilled to have Cindy join us, and we hope you enjoy! You can get 50% off a MakeLoveNotPorn subscription by using this special code: https://makelovenotporn.tv/handi/ If you wanna be a guest on a Handicast with Heather and I, you can e-mail me at [email protected] and we'll chat about getting you on. You can also follow our journey with Handi by heading to www.thatshandi.co We hope you enjoy The Handicast 5. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 202 - "So You Don't Wanna Be Found Dead with a Vibrator in Your Hand?" - John & Teri
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with John and Teri, a couple with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). We explore their experiences with sex and spinal cord injury, autonomic dysreflexia, raising a son as a disabled couple and a whole lot more. It was a really interesting conversation to also explore the similarities and differences between congenital disabilities and acquired disabilities. Enjoy! You can follow Teri and John's work here at these links: www.terithorson.com www.twitter.com/CherneskyPraxis Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 20 - Andrew Got Tested For Covid 3 Times!
bonusEEpisode Notes In Part 20 of Quarantine and Chill, I explain that I have been tested for Covid-19, 3 times. I explain how that happened, but I also share some of things about quarantine as a disabled person that have been hard like no access to sex, the inaccessibility of my accessible apartment, how a mask falling off and being unable to put it back on independently is a real thing, my attendant care during the pandemic, and a whole lot more. If you wanna be a guest on a Quarantine and Chill, e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line Quarantine & Chill. Thanks for listening. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 201Episode 201 - What's Your Condition? Ehler's Danlos Syndrome
EEpisode Notes In Episode 201, I do another in my series "What's Your Condition?" This time I look at Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. We look at the way it is understood online, what people with it refer to themselves as Zebras, and we also explore the history and behind it, as it is one of the oldest bruising and bleeding disorders ever. We discuss what cool celebrities have it, and we talk about how EDS can play a role in your sex life. Enjoy! Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 19 - Poop & The Pandemic w/ Anne Hodder-Shipp
bonusEEpisode Notes In this Part 19 of Quarantine & Chill, I revisit my friend and sex educator Anne Hodder-Shipp as we get into the sh*t of things talking about her experiences with motility issues, poop, fear, shame, and how all those things play out during the pandemic. I loved being able to talk shit with her, and discuss my own issues with poo during the pandemic. Enjoy! You can follow Anne on Insta at www.instagram.com/theannehodder You can apply to be a part of Disability After Dark or Quarantine and Chill by e-mailing [email protected]. We'd love to have you as a guest! Thanks for listening to us during these trying times! We're here for you. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 200Episode 200 - A Look Back at The First Episode
EEpisode Notes For the 200th episode, I thought it might be fun to rewind a little bit and go back and listen to the very first episode of Disability After Dark with you, but with some added commentary from me today. Find out how I actually recorded the first episode, why I retract my previous thoughts about access, listen to awkward transitions about candy & assholes, and listen again as I explain why "emotionality" was such an important word to me back then. Thank you so much for listening to the past 200 episodes, and let's get comfy, cozy and crippled for 200 more Enjoy! Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Quarantine & Chill Part 18 - Sara Camps
EEpisode Notes In Q & C Part 18, I invite past guest Sara Camps on the show to talk about their experience with multiple disabilities during the pandemic. We also explore their work with an Independent Living Center in Indiana, and how those services have been affected by Coronavirus. Sara also highlights some work they've done as a contact tracer and how that can help and/or hinder the fight against coronavirus. You can follow Sara on Twitter https://twitter.com/cheesepickles If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 199Episode 199 - "I Want People With Disabilities to be Represented in Porn" - w/ Go Ask Alex
EEpisode Notes In episode 199, I sit down with disabled content creator and porn performer Go Ask Alex. We talk about their experiences with bowel disease and living with an ostomy. We talk about Go Ask Alex's journey in accepting their disabled identity as a porn performer and sex worker, and also just as a human. We unpack what it's like to be a content creator who has to manage their energy, and a whole lot more is talked about here, including why disabled people need to be represented in porn. Enjoy! You can follow Go Ask Alex on their website social media platforms www.goaskalexonline.com www.twitter.com/goaskalexonline www.instagram.com/goaskalexonline Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 198Episode 198 - "Cookies, Cuddles & A Cripple" - A Chat w/ Escort Jack Dixon
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with porn star and escort Jack Dixon as we explore his experiences with disabled clients both good and bad, we consider what a scene with me might be like, and also what might happen if he became a wheelchair user. All this and a whole lot more in this episode. Enjoy! You can follow Jack on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jackdixon_xx/ Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Handicast Episode 4 w/ Jessica Tarpey
bonusEEpisode Notes In episode 4 of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the Chief Operating Officer at Handi Jess Tarpey, as we delve more into the book we're putting together on sex and disability as part of the Handi brand. Jess shares with us what kind of content we're looking at for the book, how we're curating responses and she also shares with us what this experience has taught her about sex and disability + a whole lot more. If you want to contribute to our Handi book, you can e-mail me at [email protected] and we can send you more deets. If you'd like to donate to the creation of our book, you can go to www.thatshandi.co/donate. All contributions will go back into our business to help disabled people access their sexuality on their terms. Thanks for listening to Handicast Episode 4. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 17 - Kate Wolovsky
bonusEEpisode Notes In this episode, I invite my friend Kate Wolovsky back on the show to talk about her experiences with Multiple Sclerosis, EDS and other disabilities during the pandemic. We also explore the pain of having to end friendships because they don't respect the seriousness of social distancing + more. Enjoy! You can follow Kate's work with Disabled Duo at www.disabledduo.com If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 197Episode 197 - "There's Nothing Gross About Care" - Kim Acquaviva
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kim Acquaviva who is a Professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. I talk with Kim about her relationship with her late wife Kathy Brandt, and we discuss what it was like for Kim to deal with a spouse who was sick; how their intimacy changed, how their relationship was affected and more. The convo around care-giving illness and disability is extremely important and is required listening. A lot to unpack in this one! Enjoy! You can follow Prof. Kim Acquaviva on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/kimacquaviva You can also go to her website www.kimberly-acquaviva.com Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 16 - Kristen Williams
bonusEEpisode Notes In this part 16 of Quarantine & Chill, I invite my best friend Kristen back on the show to talk about her experiences doing her personal care on her own, and why she chose to stop seeing her personal support workers during the pandemic + a whole lot more and some laughs too! You can follow Kristen on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kdub155 If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 196 - How We Got Here w/ Katie Pennick
EEpisode Notes Hi friends! In Episode 196, we sit down with a new friend, Katie Pennick. She shares with us why the social model of disability is so important, we chat her experiences of dating in London as a wheelchair user, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Katie Pennick on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/KatiePennick You can also follow her podcast about transit, disability and more called How We Got Here at this link: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/podcast/ Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Q & C Part 15 - Jazz
bonusEEpisode Notes In this episode I sit down with Jazz who is queer, non-binary and has multiple disabilities, as we discuss the impact Covid19 has had on them living in rural British Columbia, Canada. They share how their experiences with hip dysplasia, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and other disabilities have been affected during this time, and what might happen if they were hospitalized. We also explore how their poly relationship has been affected as well as their work as a Seamster + so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Jazz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzprasad83/ If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Ep 195Episode 195 - "What If You Became Disabled Tomorrow?" - Kris Robin
EEpisode Notes In another episode of "What Would Happen if You Became Disabled Tomorrow?" we sit down with my friend Kris Robin to talk about how their experience as a Gender Non-Conforming person might change if they used a wheelchair. How would they use the washroom, how would their job as a teacher, and their volunteerism look and feel differently. We also explore how their relationships might look differently. Enjoy this one. You can connect with Kris Robin here: https://www.instagram.com/kris_robin_/ Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Handicast - Episode 3 w/ Katy Venables
bonusEEpisode Notes In Episode 3 of the Handicast we sit down with our new friend and collaborator Katy Venables from the UK, as we talk about her experiences with masturbation and EDS. She shares how certain meds for her disabilities make it hard for her to cum, what pain can feel like and a whole lot more. We also tease that we are working on a book at Handi! Enjoy this one! You can follow Katy on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/vebberss/ You can follow Heather and I at Handi on @thatshandi on all socials. Be sure to head to our website www.thatshandi.co for more updates, and to sign up so you don't miss anything. xo The Handi Team. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Quarantine & Chill Part 14 - Maria Morrero
bonusEEpisode Notes In this episode of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with Maria Morrero as we talk about her experiences with invisible illnesses like PTSD and PNES, as well as her experiences as a black woman trying to access medical care. We also have loads of laughs. It was really fun to sit with her and talk about her experiences during COVID19. Enjoy! You can reach out to Maria by e-mail at: [email protected] If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ep 194Episode 194 - A Quick History of The Word Cripple
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I take a look at the history of the word Cripple. Where did the word come from? What were its roots in language? How was it used to describe someone, and when was it first used as a slur in the English language. We also discuss use of the word "Crip" and the importance there, as well as take a look into some of the people like Nancy Mairs who have reclaimed the word cripple, and why she uses it. I hope you enjoy this one. You can read Nancy Mair's essay "On Being A Cripple" here. Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Quarantine & Chill Part 13 Felicia MacCay
bonusEIn Part 13 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with Felicia MacCay and talk about their experiences with work, productivity, POTS and EDS during the pandemic. We also chat about their experiences using a port system to get medication, and the difficulty they may have getting key medical supplies. A lot to unpack in this one. Enjoy! You can follow Felicia at: @ForThe.GirlWhoWaited If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ep 193Episode 193 - Answering Elle's Questions About Sex & Disability
EIn this episode, I sit down with Certified Sex Educator and Pleasure Advocate Elle Chase as I help to answer some questions she has as an educator about sex and disability. I loved being able to chat with Elle and give her the tools to make her sex education classes that much more inclusive. I hope you enjoy this one. You can follow Elle Chase on all socials at @TheElleChase or at her website www.ellechase.com Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Handicast - Episode 2 - Remarkable w/ Pete Horsley
bonusEIn episode 2 of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the founder of an accelerator program we're a part of called Remarkable out of Sydney Australia, Pete Horsley. Pete explains to us all about Remarkable, and how they are working to ensure that disability tech startups, like Handi and other projects that help disabled people get to market. Pete also shares with us his personal connection to disability, what he thinks of Handi and a whole lot more. You can find out more about Remarkable here. You can also follow the other amazing startups that Remarkable is working with this year, by clicking here You can follow our journey with Handi, by heading over to www.thatshandi.co and you can reach out to us to be on an episode of The Handicast by e-mailing [email protected] or [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Handicast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Quarantine & Chill Part 12 - Marco Pasqua
bonusEEpisode Notes In Part 12 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with motivational and inspirational speaker Marco Pasqua, as we talk about how Covid-19 has played a role in his work as a speaker, but also we take a deep dive into his views on being a person with a disability versus disabled person, why positivity has helped him through, and more of his thoughts about the pandemic and disability. You can connect with Marco on his website: marcopasqua.com If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ep 192Episode 192 - "My Brother is An Inspiration to Me" - Nicky Paris
EEpisode Notes In this episode I sit down comedian Nicky Paris to talk about the relationship that he has with his brother who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Nicky shares with us some stories about them growing up together, why his brother is hilarious, and why Nicky felt guilt sometimes around his disabled brother. I thought this was a really important discussion that highlighted the experience of siblings of disabled people, and I hope you enjoy it. You can follow Nicky Paris @NickyParisBitch on Insta and Twitter. Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Quarantine & Chill Part 11 - Claire AH
bonusEEpisode Notes In Part 11 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with my long time friend and colleague, Claire AH, as we talk about her experiences as a stroke survivor throughout the pandemic. We talk about her feelings having been a stroke survivor, why she sees herself as an "indoor cat", her concerns about the way symptoms of Covid-19, may be being overlooked, and more. We also chat about her how her work as a matchmaker with Friend of a Friend Matchmaking has been affected. You can follow Claire at: @ClaireAhhhhh on Twitter, and read up on her Now Magazine articles on dating during the pandemic here: https://nowtoronto.com/topics/claire-ah/ If you want to be a part of an upcoming Quarantine & Chill episode, please reach out by e-mailing [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine & Chill" Thanks for listening!! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 191 - Guys I F*cked - Daddy Lance Navarro
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with escort, sex worker and body worker Daddy Lance Navarro to talk about his experiences working as a sex worker with disabled clients and what that meant for him. We also dive head long into our sexual experiences as client and worker, and Lance shares what he enjoyed about our sex together + a whole lot more! Enjoy! You can follow Daddy Lance Navarro's work on his website: www.LanceSF.com Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Handicast - Episode 1
bonusEEpisode Notes This is the first episode of Handicast, a show within the Disability After Dark feed all about the new sex toy company created by Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison with an aim to put pleasure within reach. In this first episode, you are introduced to Heather and Andrew as a team, you learn about why they started their sex toy company Handi, and so much more. Episodes of Handicast will be released on Mondays at 12 a.m. EST. To follow along with Handi's journey, you can follow us on our website at www.thatshandi.co and on all socials @thatshandi. Thanks for listening.

Quarantine & Chill Part 10: Kat Nantz
bonusEEpisode Notes In Part 10 of Quarantine & Chill, the podcast episodes dedicated to hearing about disabled people's responses to the COVID19 pandemic, I sit down with Kat Nantz, Sexual Wellness Coach, as she shares how her experience with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and being hospitalized as a kid informed and prepared her for the pandemic. We also discuss her role as a disabled parent, and what that has meant to her in this time. She also talks a bit about how she has managed sex, desire and disability, plus a whole lot more. You can follow Kat's work at www.katnantz.com If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill". Thank you for listening!

Episode 190 - How To Help Your Disabled Lover Into Bed
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I explore How to Help Your Disabled Lover Into Bed. I look at transfers like the Manual Lift, and explore some ways to do them properly but also create a sensual vibe with your disabled lover. I explain what a Hoyer Lift is and exactly how to use it, while also sharing how it can help create a sexy foreplay. I discuss the ways you can use a ceiling lift for sexy times, and we consider the ways that other transfer devices like turning aids and transfer belts could be used in sexy ways. Enjoy! Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark". Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Quarantine & Chill Part 9: Charlie Garner
bonusEEpisode Notes In this 9th episode of Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend Charlie Garner from across the pond back on the show to catch up on how she is dealing with and managing her host of disabilities during the pandemic. We talk about how she feels more included in some ways, and how she feels like her work has never been this accessible. We also chat about her feelings on the UK response to Covid19, her fears about being hospitalized and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Charlie on Twitter @CGarner21 If you want to be a guest on Quarantine and Chill, e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine & Chill. These episodes will come out once a week as long as Covid is here. I hope they give you a bright spot throughout all this. Thanks for listening.

Episode 189 - That Time I Interviewed a Future Congressman - Jonathan Herzog
EEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with future Congressman Jonathan Herzog as we talk about growing up with a stutter and whether or not he sees that as a disability. Then we chat about Universal Basic Income, Disability in the United States political system and whole lot more. You can follow Jonathan on Twitter at @JonathanHerzog5. Be sure to support our sponsors Come As You Are and Adam & Eve.

Quarantine & Chill Part 8 Maggie Whittum
bonusEEpisode Notes In episode 8 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with disabled actor, documentary subject and stroke survivor, Maggie Whittum as we discuss her experiences being a stroke survivor through Coronavirus. We talk about how the language we have used around the pandemic mimics the language used as a stroke survivor, her thoughts on theatre in the time of Covid-19, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Maggie on Twitter at @MaggieWhittum. You can also follow her disability theatre group at www.phamaly.org. If you are disabled and you have thoughts on Covid19, and would like to guest on an episode of Quarantine & Chill, e-mail us at [email protected] using the subject line "Quarantine & Chill".

Ep 188Episode 188 - Are Gay Sex Positions Accessible? Feat. Gayish Podcast
EIn this episode, I invite the guys from Gayish podcast back on the show to discuss whether or not certain gay sex positions are accessible. We explore whether or not you can pull my legs apart to finger me, why Kyle and I both like big arms, and ask, are spontaneous blowjobs in clubs accessible to me, plus a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow the guys from Gayish at @gayishpodcast on all socials. Be sure to support our sponsors:Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark".Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hotYou can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Quarantine & Chill Episode 7 - Jase Grimm
bonusEIn episode 7 of the Quarantine & Chill series, I sit down with my friend Jase Grimm (formerly known as Jay Austin) as we talk about his experiences with an undiagnosed disability during the pandemic, and how he feels about claiming the disability identity during this time. We find out that he's baking bread during our convo to stay happy, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Jase on Insta at @jasegrimm. If you want to be a part of Quarantine & Chill episodes, e-mail us at [email protected] with the subject line "Quarantine & Chill". Thanks for listening!

Ep 187Episode 187 - "What's Your Condition?" Ataxia w/ Courtney Ng
EIn this episode of "What's Your Condition?" this week we explore the condition Ataxia with special guest Courtney Ng who lives with Ataxia herself. We talk about how it affects her physically and mentally, how she felt talking about it with her family, her work on Social Media with Hope For Ataxia Facebook Group and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Hope For Ataxia here. Be sure to support our sponsors:Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark".Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hotYou can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Quarantine & Chill Part 6 - Emily Ladau
bonusEIn this episode of Quarantine & Chill on Disability After Dark, I sit down with disability activist and thought leader Emily Ladau as we discuss how the pandemic has played a role in her life as a disabled person. She tells us how she is working through the feelings of access that everyone is all of a sudden getting, fears that she won't be able to help her disabled family members, why she wrote an op ed about her thoughts as a disabled person and more. You can follow Emily Ladau on Twitter @Emily_Ladau. You can apply to be a guest on a Quarantine and Chill episode by e-mailing us at [email protected].

Ep 186Episode 186 - Sit Down with LGBTQ Instagram Star Carson Tueller
EIn this episode, I sit down with disability and LGBTQ advocate, Carson Tueller. We talk about his experiences before becoming disabled, and some of his experiences after becoming disabled. He shares his thoughts on his "palatability" within the LGBTQ community versus other disabled people, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Carson on instagram @carson_tueller Be sure to support our sponsors:Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark".Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hotYou can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Quarantine & Chill Part 5 - Sara Bensinger and Rachel Kamen
bonusEIn this episode, I sit down with Sara Bensinger and Rachel Kamen about their experiences as disabled friends and podcast partners through this pandemic. We talk about their experiences with Ehlers Danlos and Gastroparesis, what they already understood about social distancing, what it's like to maybe not have access to their meds and more. We also touch on their work with the #wearethevulnerable podcast they want to start. Enjoy this latest episode of Quarantine & Chill. You can follow them on instagram at @I’m_still_here_sgb @rkamen

Ep 185Episode 185 - "Diagnosis Reveal Party" - Heather Morgan
EThis week I sit down with life coach Heather Morgan and we talk about her experiences having an undiagnosed disability, being the disabled parent of disabled kids, her experiences of sex and disability, living with a partner with a whole other set of disabilities and a whole lot more.You can connect with Heather on Twitter at @poweredbylove2Be sure to support our sponsors:Get 15% off any purchase at Come As You Are Co-op Sex Shop, by using coupon code "afterdark".Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hotYou can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark