In this episode, I get an e-mail from an anonymous listener who talks about their journey with gender identity and also discusses a little bit about their dating history as an autistic non-binary person. They also mention the lack of representation of autistic people dating in the media. This was a nice, detailed glimpse into their world, and I was happy to read and discover that this podcast has been helpful to them. PLEASE WRITE IN FOR A MINISODE to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
In this episode, I review 2018's Best Picture Winner "The Shape of Water". I talk a lot about the ableism in the film, and how the central character (played by a non-disabled actress... ugh) shouldn't necessarily fall in love with a fish man. I share some of my many issues with the film, as well as a few things I could relate to in love that I saw in this. I also share some reviews from disabled people who highlight just how ableist this romance between a deaf woman and a fish man actually is.
This episode is all about my feelings about Pride when you are disabled. I share some of my experiences in Prides in 2018, and my issues with the organizational exclusion of disability by Pride orgs. I focus in on Pride Toronto and how we can do better. I also talk about some super ableist incidents that happened to disabled people during pride including Stonewall and Flaming Saddles Weho in LA. I also coin the term "bahcumbug" in this episode.
Wow, it's our 20th disaftdark minisode! In this minisode, I get an e-mail from Jessica, who tells us all about their experiencing dating with a disability; whether they are gay or straight, and their comfortability in simply being alone and feeling complete. It was an awesomely long e-mail, but it resonated with me, and I hope you enjoy! Also, if you have a minisode idea that you want to share, please e-mail [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
In this episode, I share with you that I love pop culture and celebrities along with sex and disability, so I combined these two loves. I talk about the celebs that I think wouldn't be super ableist (and some who might be a little ableist), and who I'd like to fuck. This one was so fun to do... Enjoy!
In this minisode, I get a letter all about poop, sex, and disability. Larry asks me about polyamory and disability, and I let you all know about shitty sexual ableism that I have to deal with. Also, find out about a new venture I am working on. If you have a story/thought/anecdote/ableist experience you wanna share, be sure to send it in for a minisode to [email protected]
In this episode, I talk about some of the times that I have been in photo shoots. I share 3 stories about what taking sexy photos as a disabled person is like. I talk about how disabled photography may be viewed by non-disabled people, sex and disability in photos, and more. Enjoy! I have added photos to the Facebook Group for this episode. Like us at Facebook.com/disabilityafterdark
In Minisode 18, I get an e-mail from Spencer who tells us all about his sexy adventures at a Green Day concert in the UK. I get a gentle reminder to watch how I word things, and I'm asked, "what's the difference between hyper-sexualization and asexualization of disabled people." Remember, if you have a story, an anecdote, thought, theory or anything to say on disability that you want included as a minisode, e-mail us at [email protected].
In episode 090, I talk with my friend (and new research assistant for the show), Rae. We talk about their upbringing in Ireland as both queer and disabled, working on their gender identity journey as a disabled person, religion, disability, and sex, flirting with low vision and so much more. This was a great interview and I hope you enjoy it! Remember, if you wanna contribute to a minisode, tell a story, be a guest, etc. e-mail [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Also, if you loved Rae and wanna follow them more, reach out here: [https://twitter.com/butanoverture](https://twitter.com/butanoverture)
In Minisode 17, I hear from a listener whose partner had a stroke, and the impact that has had on him. I also get a letter from Alice who asks, "How do I work in a residential care setting and talk about sex?" If you have a story, question, an idea for a minisode be sure to send it to [[email protected]. ](mailto:[email protected].)