Life through a prism

in todays episode we will look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled- Parents of children with disability more likely to experience psychological distress, survey findsBy national disability reporter Nas Campanella andthe Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd written august 24 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/parents-children-disability-experience-psychological-distress/107062176

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture in regards to the ongoing battle over digital media, with two articles, first in regards to anything digital you don't own it Sony reminds users and new customer harassment policy implemented by Sony Japan.https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-rolls-out-new-customer-harassment-policy-after-physical-disc-controversy-sparks-backlashhttps://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/playstation/sony-reminds-playstation-users-they-dont-own-anything-the-software-is-licensed-to-you-not-sold/

In this episode we are going to look at the topic of mental health with an article from abc.net.au entitled I wasn’t there’: Life with dissociative identity disorder written by By Tim Callanan dated 13th August 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/dissociative-identity-disorder-assistance-dog-ndis/106826020

in this episode, we are going to look at pop culture with a response from rockstar regarding the ongoing leaks the article is from mashable.com entitled Rockstar breaks silence on 'heartbreaking' GTA VI leaks By  Alex Perry on August 26, 2026https://geeksandgamers.com/gta-6-extended-look-breakdown-everything-the-special-showed/https://mashable.com/entertainment/grand-theft-auto-vi-leaks-rockstar-statement

In today episode we look at the topic lgbtqia+ with an article from qnews.com.au entitled Rediscovered writings shed new light on how Alan Turing felt about being gay.By Andrew M Potts posted 29th July 2026.https://qnews.com.au/rediscovered-writings-shed-new-light-on-how-alan-turing-felt-about-being-gay/

Todays episode is pop culture with an article from kotaku.com entitled Take-Two Asks Court To Subpoena Trove Of Records From Microsoft And Discord As It Hunts For GTA6 Leaker written by By Ethan Gach dated august 21st 2026.https://kotaku.com/take-two-subpoenas-microsoft-and-discord-records-related-to-spread-of-gta-6-leaks-2000726633

in this episode we are looking at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Discrimination creating barriers to sporting success for our elite disabled athletes By Elizabeth Wright dated 9th August 2026https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/discrimination-barriers-sporting-success-elite-disabled-athletes/106976092

in todays episode we are going to take a look at pop culture with this weeks biggest gaming story that of the leaks of gta6 from the group known as cyberleek the article is from mashable.com entitled What is CyberLeek? Everythingwe know about the alleged GTA 6 leakers. The anonymous GTA 6 leaker has a manifesto, a memecoin, and possibly a playable version of the game. By Olivia Tauber on August 20, 2026https://mashable.com/tech/cyberleek-gta-6-leaks-explained?

in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from aviationtoday.in entitled Australia Plans New Aviation Disability Standards To Improve Accessible Air Travel Dated august 9th 2026https://aviationtoday.in/australia/australia-plans-new-aviation-disability-standards-to-improve-accessible-air-travel/

in this episode we are going to look at pop culture with an article regarding the return from cancel culture of pepe le pew the article is from that park place.com entitled Pepé Le Pew Returns in Coyote vs. Acme as Latest Blow to Hollywood Cancel Culture dated August 13, 2026 written by  Marvin Montanaro.https://thatparkplace.com/pepe-le-pew-returns-in-coyote-vs-acme-in-latest-blow-to-hollywood-cancel-culture/

in this episode we are going to look at an article in the lgbtqia+ category specifically transgender, going in the way back machine to 1890 with an article from lgbtq nation.com entitled A secret trans support group met above abrothel in 1890s Manhattan. It may have changed the world. Written by Molly Sprayregen dated July 24th 2026.https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/a-secret-trans-support-group-met-above-a-in-1890s-manhattan-it-may-have-changed-the-world/?

In this episode we are going to look at the response Ricky Gervais has made over complaints in regards to his comments about celebrity activism the article is from that park place.com entitled Ricky Gervais Doesn’t Care if You’re Offended — Comedian Rejects Calls to Tone His Humor Down July 22, 2026  ·  Trevor Denninghttps://thatparkplace.com/ricky-gervais-doesnt-care-if-youre-offended-comedian-rejects-calls-to-tone-his-humor-down/Episode 160 https://thatparkplace.com/the-office-star-blasts-ricky-gervais-for-telling-celebrities-not-to-talk-about-politics/

in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era by Sam Bennett Disability Program Director, Grattan Institute and Reilly Polaschek Associate, Grattan Institutehttps://theconversation.com/some-disabled-workers-can-legally-be-paid-3-31-an-hour-heres-how-to-reform-a-system-built-for-a-different-era-287588

In todays episode we will look at two articles regarding the decision by Sony to stop producing game discs in January 2028.Both articles are from geeks and gamers.com written by Alex Gherzohttps://geeksandgamers.com/fans-call-for-one-week-playstation-boycott-over-physical-media-decision/https://geeksandgamers.com/sony-finally-responds-to-playstation-all-digital-backlash-ending-physical-games-in-2028/Please consider giving the podcast a like and subscribe

in today’s episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the guardian.com entitled ‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers? Written by Diane Taylor dated 24th July 2026.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/the-captain-told-me-to-wear-a-nappy-on-board-why-is-air-travel-so-humiliating-for-disabled-passengers

in this episode we are going to look at pop culture with what seemingly is a growing tension between former the office stars Ricky Gervais and Rainn Wilson. With an article from that park place.com entitled The Office Star Blasts Ricky Gervais for Telling Celebrities Not to Talk About Politics written byTrevor Denning dated July 9th, 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/the-office-star-blasts-ricky-gervais-for-telling-celebrities-not-to-talk-about-politics/

in todays episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space? Written by ZoeElisabeth Swann Baillie Research Associate in Humanity and Space, University of Leicesterhttps://theconversation.com/what-if-disabled-astronauts-are-just-better-suited-to-space-287222

In this episode we take a look at an article from that park place.com.com the article is entitled Deborah Ann Woll Responds to God of War Laufey Controversy “It’s Okay if It’s Not Your Cup of Tea” Written by Alex Gherzo dated July 16th, 2026.https://geeksandgamers.com/deborah-ann-woll-responds-to-god-of-war-laufey-controversy-its-okay-if-its-not-your-cup-of-tea/

in today’s episode we are looking at pop culture. The article is from that park place.com entitled New PlayStation Wolverine Trailer Flooded with Angry Comments About Sony Ending Physical Game Sales written by Trevor Denning dated July20th, 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/new-playstation-wolverine-trailer-flooded-with-angry-comments-about-sony-ending-physical-game-sales/

In episode 154 we looked at an article regarding uber introducing a $5 disability tax. The disability community has had a victory the article is from abc.net.au entitled Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for Assist users afteroutcry .By national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloydhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/uber-backflips-on-assist-charge-after-criticism/106917484

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture in episode 153 we took a look at an article which talked about maybe plot leaks for the upcoming avenger’s doomsday movie today we take a look at a follow up article from that park place.com entitled RUMOR: Avengers: Doomsday is Facing Major Problems — Film is a Complete “Mess” After Shooting Without a Finished Script written by Marvin Montenaro dated July 13th, 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/rumor-avengers-doomsday-is-facing-major-problems-film-is-a-complete-mess-after-shooting-without-a-finished-script/

in this episode we are going to look at the category of disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Uber accused of imposing unfair 'disability tax' after $5 hike for Assist users By national disability affairs reporter NasCampanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd dated Tuesday 30th June 2026.

in this episode we will take a look at pop culture in regardto the upcoming Avengers Doomsday the article is from that park place.com entitled Avengers Doomsday Plot Leak Hits the Internet as Insiders Claim It’s the Real Deal. Dated 3rd July 2026 written by Marvin Montenaro.https://thatparkplace.com/avengers-doomsday-plot-leak-hits-the-internet-as-insiders-claim-its-the-real-deal/

We are going to look at the downfall of physical media with an article from that park place.com entitled PlayStation Officially Kills Off Physical Games Beginning in 2028 as Sony Goes Fully Digital July 1, 2026 by Marvin Montanaro.https://thatparkplace.com/playstation-officially-kills-off-physical-games-beginning-in-2028/

Todays article is in the pop culture category and the article comes from Malwarebytes.com entitled GTA 6 early access is nothing but a scam by Stefan Dasic  June23, 2026https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intel/2026/06/gta-6-early-access-is-nothing-but-a-scam?

WARNING this article we are going to look at today has references to homophobia and police brutality and maybe triggering for some listeners.It comes from abc.net.au entitled retracing the steps of the first mardi gras By Alex Palmer, Paul Donoghue and Mon Schafter dated Thursday 23rd Feburary 2023.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-23/retracing-the-steps-of-the-first-mardi-gras-in-sydney-1978/101881890?

we are going to look at an article regarding disability from abc.net.au entitled People with intellectual disability continue to receive substandard healthcare as program to train doctors risks closure By national disability affairs reporter NasCampanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd dated Wednesday 3rd June 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/intellectual-disability-healthcare-down-syndrome-training/106733906

the article is from that park place .com entitled Insomniac Removes “Men” from X-Men Name in Wolverine Game After Reported Sweet Baby Inc. Involvement by Marvin Montenaro dated June 5th 2026https://thatparkplace.com/insomniac-removes-men-from-x-men-name-in-wolverine-game-after-reported-sweet-baby-inc-involvement/

in this episode we are going to look at Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Two mates, one chair: How Fletcher and Lachie create their own kind of accessible travel By David Marchese and Angel Parsons dated 13th June 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/two-mates-one-chair-paraplegia-wheelchair-accessible-travel/106791490

In this episode we are going to take a look at a review of masters of the universe , I've seen the movie so ill give an occasional thought as we go along the article is from that park place.com written by Carrow Brown dated 8th June 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/review-masters-of-the-universe-is-man-hating-fanfiction-that-thinks-its-clever/

in this episode we are going to look at drones and disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Queensland man pioneers app to fly drones using head movements written by Jessica Ross dated 12th May 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/queensland-man-pioneers-hands-free-drone-use/106644446

what do you do when you have a successful video game franchise what do you do to continue its popularity you bait and switch and hope no ones notice . The article is from that park place .com entitled PlayStation Benches Kratos — His Wife Faye Takes Over as Main Character in ‘God of War Laufey’ written by Marvin Montenaro dated June 3rd, 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/playstation-benches-kratos-his-wife-faye-takes-over-as-main-character-in-god-of-war-laufey/I wouldjust like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182

in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Clare Reilly becomes first person to complete 1,000km Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair written by Eliza Kavanagh, Paul Cook and Andrew Chounding dated 5th May 2026.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/first-person-to-complete-munda-biddi-trail-in-a-wheelchair/106629986I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182

the article we are going to look at is from geeks and gamers.com entitled Jon Favreau Admits He’s ‘Not Sure’ Why Lucasfilm Decided to Make a ‘Mandalorian’ Movie. Written by Marvin Montenaro dated May 19th,2026https://geeksandgamers.com/jon-favreau-admits-hes-not-sure-why-lucasfilm-decided-to-make-a-mandalorian-movie/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and it helps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Tillnext time take care and bye for now.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182

In this episode we meet Kayla the last in this series with Merran Thurley.I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and it helps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Tillnext time take care and bye for now.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

the article comes from qnews.com.au entitled 16-year-old Rainbow Shoelace founder and author targeted online for supporting IDAHOBIT. Written by Dan Acuri dated 18th May 2026.https://qnews.com.au/rainbow-shoelace-founder-and-author-targeted-online-for-supporting-idahobit/?

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you this little podcast has reached 1000 downloads/listens I am very grateful and hope you will stick around.In this episode Ii have a go at reviewing the mandalorian and grogu movie or more like the mehdalorian and grogu movie.

In this episode we will take a look at the category of Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Teen with disability sues Australian government over treatment during Vanuatu quake. By the Specialist Reporting Team's Evan Young and national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella dated 5th May 2026https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/government-sued-by-teen-disability-after-vanuatu earthquake/106621228

This episode we look at Pop Culture with an article from geeks and gamers.com entitled The Rock Claims The “MostMasculine Men” Wear a Skirt While Sporting One at Met Gala written by Marvin Montenaro dated May 5th, 2026.https://geeksandgamers.com/the-rock-claims-the-most-masculine-men-wear-a-skirt-while-sporting-one-at-met-gala/ 

the article in this episode is from the guardian.com entitled No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack by Caitlyn Cassidy dated 11th May 2026.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/woolworths-worker-plumbers-crack-case-thrown-out-ntwnfbI would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and it helps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Tillnext time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we are going to look at what Dwayne the Rock Johnson has to say about his take on masculinity on the way to the debut of the live action Disney movie moana.The article comes from that park place.com written by Marvin Montenaro entitled Dwayne "The Rock’ Johnson Claims ‘Real Masculinity’ is Empowering ‘Warrior’ Women dated 17th April 2026.https://thatparkplace.com/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-claims-real-masculinity-is-empowering-warrior-women/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A 

In this episode we are heading into the home stretch with our series of conversations with Merran Thurley and her 50+ year Journey with guide dogs .In this episode we are going to meet Jacob.I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A 

We are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Masters of the Universe Actress Links Teela to “Toxic Masculinity” as Film’s Messaging Comes Into Focus Yet Again. Written by Pamela Fitzgerald date 16th April 2026https://thatparkplace.com/masters-of-the-universe-actress-links-teela-to-toxic-masculinity-as-films-messaging-comes-into-focus-yet-again/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A 

In this episode we are going to look at an article from 7news.com.au entitled Adelaide Airport apologises after wheelchair user blocked from disability pick-up zone By Edward McCarroll and Demi Huang dated 27th April 2026.https://7news.com.au/news/adelaide-airport-apologises-after-wheelchair-user-blocked-from-disability-pick-up-zone-c-22198653Episode 99https://www.news.com.au/national/health-minister-mark-butler-under-fire-over-disability-access/news-story/4d483e447f926282422158af522d7587I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture and the backlash Disney is receiving on the eve of the devil wears Prada 2.The article is entitled Disney Faces Racism Backlash as ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Offends Asian Fans Overseas from geeksandgamers.com written by Marvin Montenarodated April 24th, 2026.https://geeksandgamers.com/disney-faces-racism-for-devil-wears-prada-2/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we are looking at disability with an article from lgbtqnation.com entitled A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a “fire risk.” Her response forced the bar to make amends. Written by Daniel Villarreal dated April 17th, 2026.https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/a-gay-bar-kicked-out-a-wheelchair-user-as-a-fire-risk-her-response-forced-the-bar-to-make-amends/?I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Ghostbusters 2016 Director Claims Next James Bond Should be American Woman Sydney Sweeney written by Marvin Montenaro dated 11th April 2026https://thatparkplace.com/sydney-sweeney-bond/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture specifically AI. The article we are going to look at is from pcgamer.com entitled. Microsoft's head of AI doesn't understand why people don't like AI, and I don't understand why he doesn't understand because it's pretty obvious written by Tyler Wilde dated 22nd November 2025.https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/microsofts-head-of-ai-doesnt-understand-why-people-dont-like-ai-and-i-dont-understand-why-he-doesnt-understand-because-its-pretty-obvious/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

The article we are going to look at is from Geeks and Gamers.com entitled Grace Randolph LOSES IT Over Mario Galaxy Movie, Claims Bowser Represents The “ToxicManosphere” written by Marvin Montanaro dated April 1st, 2026.https://geeksandgamers.com/grace-randolph-loses-it-over-mario-galaxy-movie-claims-bowser-represents-the-toxic-manosphere/I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A

In this episode we continue our series with Merran Thurley and her 50+ years of using guide dogs . In this episode we will meet Leo and Ida.I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care and bye for now.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A