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**Disability After Dark**

This is a podcast that looks at disability stories. it’s like sitting down with a really close friend to have real conversations about disability, sexuality and everything else about the disability experience that we don’t talk about; the things about being disabled we keep in the dark. The show is hosted by Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza.

Latest Episodes:

E441 - "What's Your Favorite Sex Place?" w/ Stephan Oct 04, 2026

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In E441, Andrew interviewed Stephan about being trans and disabled in the United States. Stephan shared his experiences as a 24-year-old autistic person with PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain, discussing how his disabilities impact his daily life and queerness. They explored topics including masking as an autistic person, accessibility issues in the kink community, and the challenges of being trans and disabled in Trump's America. Stephan also discussed his BDSM interests and how they intersect with his disabilities, particularly using sensory experiences like impact play to regulate his body + so much more. Enjoy

Follow Stephan here: www.threads.com/@mlerbsie

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Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

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Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E440 - BLAME w/ Dustin Galer Sep 27, 2026

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In E440, Andrew sits down with PhD historian and author Dustin Galer to discuss his book, Blame, which details the tragic 2012 death of Guy Mitchell, a man with an intellectual disability found at the bottom of a cistern. Drawing on investigative reporting by Susan Claremont, the conversation exposes the deep-seated cultural ableism and systemic failures in Ontario's disability support network. Andrew shares his personal outrage as a care recipient, while Dustin unpacks how institutional neglect and the exclusion of disabled people from their own care decisions led to this tragedy.

You can buy Blame here in Canada or anywhere you get books.

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

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Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

A Look Back on Disposable Humanity with Cameron S. Mitchell & David T. Mitchell Sep 20, 2026

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In this re-release of Episode 367, Andrew sits down with Cameron S. Mitchell and David T. Mitchell to talk about their new documentary Disposable Humanity that uncovers the dark history of the Aktion T4 program that killed 300,000 disabled people and was the catalyst for the holocaust. This is an unspoken part of history that we all need to speak on. You can watch Disposable Humanity for free now until September 28 at the link below. This is required viewing. Enjoy!

https://www.filmindependent.org/events/always-remember-disposable-humanity/

Episode Sponsors

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Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E439 - Physically Disabled GoGo Dancer Starrla Wheelz / Orli Sep 13, 2026

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On E439 Andrew sits down with physically disabled go-go dancer Starrla Wheelz. We talk about the importance of representation, why go-go dancing in a wheelchair is hot, but going on a box might be a liability, we chat about our love of spinal fusion surgeries and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Starrla here: https://www.instagram.com/starrlawheelz/

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E438 - Star of Hulu's "Furious" The Steve Way Sep 06, 2026

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On E438 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with the break out star of Hulu's psychological crime drama 'Furious', STEVE WAY. We talk about how his role as Alden was created just for him, the importance of messy disability representation, the importance of seeing power chair users on the red carpet and so much more. I was absolutely thrilled to chat with him. Enjoy.

Watch Season 1 of Furious on Hulu / Disney+ NOW!!!

Follow Steve Way at www.thesteveway.com

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E437 - Flirting with ChairBear Aug 30, 2026

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On E437, we go back to our flirty, sexy roots as Andrew sits down with Evan aka ChairBear and they talk all about sex and disability and queerness together. This was such a fun one. Enjoy!

Follow Evan / ChairBear on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E436 - Popcorn & Power Chairs - Patrice The Movie Aug 23, 2026

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In E436, Andrew has a cozy episode where they review the Emmy award winning film, Patrice: The Movie all about Patrice Jetter's mission to get married to her disabled partner, but they can't get married or they might lose their benefits. We learn so much about disability inequality and the fight to love in a disabled body. This film explores disability, a disabled couple, but it really brings home the cracks in our systems that leave disabled people out. There are so many reasons to watch this film along with us. Enjoy!

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E435 - A Dating App for Disabled People! Sitting down with Dateability Aug 16, 2026

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Dating apps and being disabled is f@cking hard. The discrimination, the ableism, it can all be too much to handle. Welp, finally there is an app for us. Dateability! I sit down with the two sisters and co-founders as we talk about how this app came to be, disability and dating stories, why this app is so important and more! Enjoy!

Download the Dateability App today or head to https://info.dateabilityapp.com for more info!

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E434 - "Wow, I've Never Thought About That" - Asking Questions About Sex, Queerness and Disability with Relationship Therapist, Tom Bruett Aug 09, 2026

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On E434 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with sex and relationship therapist, Tom Bruett, to let him ask questions about sex and disability. They talk about ability, fetishization of disability, ableism and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Tom's work here: www.queerrelationshipinstitute.com/links

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

E433 - Westhampton w/ RJ Mitte and Christian Nilsson Aug 02, 2026

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We're baaaaaaack. In E433 of Disability After Dark Andrew sits down with writer/director of a new film that reframes disability representation called Westhampton. He is also joined by one of the stars of the film, Walter White, Jr. himself, RJ Mitte. The three talk about the importance of disability representation, disability themes throughout the film and so much more. Enjoy!

Here is the trailer of Westhampton

You can follow the film at @westhamptonfilm

Episode Sponsors

Buy the new novella Descent here

Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca

Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com

Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple

Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

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