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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:

Episode 198 - "Cookies, Cuddles & A Cripple" - A Chat w/ Escort Jack Dixon Jul 09, 2020

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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

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The Handicast Episode 4 w/ Jessica Tarpey Jul 08, 2020

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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 andrew@thatshandi.co 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.

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Q & C Part 17 - Kate Wolovsky Jul 03, 2020

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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 disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill".

Thank you for listening!

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Episode 197 - "There's Nothing Gross About Care" - Kim Acquaviva Jul 02, 2020

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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

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Q & C Part 16 - Kristen Williams Jun 26, 2020

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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 disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill".

Thank you for listening!

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Episode 196 - How We Got Here w/ Katie Pennick Jun 25, 2020

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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

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Q & C Part 15 - Jazz Jun 19, 2020

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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 disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill".

Thank you for listening!

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Episode 195 - "What If You Became Disabled Tomorrow?" - Kris Robin Jun 18, 2020

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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_/

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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

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The Handicast - Episode 3 w/ Katy Venables Jun 15, 2020

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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.

The Handi Team.

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Quarantine & Chill Part 14 - Maria Morrero Jun 12, 2020

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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: morrero@umich.edu

If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill".

Thank you for listening!

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