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The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. Kumi was born with a disability. Benai was an able bodied woman for 43 years of her life until an injury she sustained, eventually led her to becoming disabled.. Ableism is real, and education, and discussion is the only way to combat that. We created a space for people to understand without prejudice or labels. With the entertainment industry being the place where imagination can become reality, we thought that this was a GREAT place to start. If you are a disabled creative If you are an able bodied creative. If you have questions or want to understand If you are the parent of a disabled creative. We want to hear from you!! People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.

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Episodes

  1. The CastABLE Podcast Season 2: Episode 8: Wesley Ryan & "Places Please"

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. In this episode we have the "Bridge builder" Wesley Ryan @wesleyryann @placespleasetv TikTok: @wesleyryann.…

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  2. The CastABLE Podcast Season 2: Episode 9 Anti-Abelist Manifesto w Tiffany Yu

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. Happy 2nd Year Anniversary to us!! In this episode we have the incomparable Tiffany Yu @imtiffany4163…

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  3. The CastABLE Podcast: Season 2, Episode 7: Kaylee Bays

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. In this episode we have the INCREDIBLE Kaylee Bays. If you are a disabled creative. If you are an able…

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  4. The CastABLE Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6: Disability Pride!

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. In this episode we discuss the importance of Disability Pride and how far we have come and yet how far we...

  5. The CastABLE Podcast: Season 2, Episode 5: Breaking down Stereotypes

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. In this episode we try something new. We have such a beautiful banter together, we thought to just have a...

  6. The CastABLE Podcast S2 Episode 4: Autism in Entertainment

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. On today's episode we have Johnna Cho, Judi Utal and Marlene Sharp from Autism in Entertainment ‪@AutismInEntertainment‬ www.autisminentertainment.org. Established...

  7. The CastABLE Podcast S2 Episode 3: Julia Irzyk & The Library Agency

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Julia Irzyk the Head of The Library Agency. Julia Irzyk, owner and head librarian at the Library Agency, is a Los…

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  8. The CastABLE Podcast Season 2 Episode 2: Paul Amadeus Lane & The Abilities Expo

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Paul Amadeus Lane joining us in the discussion. @PaulAmadeusLane . You can find out more on Paul at his website:...

  9. The CastABLE Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1: The McCoy Family; Navigating life with a disabled child.

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the McCoy's Josie Adams McCoy is a transplant from Helena, Montana with a BFA in Theatre from Webster University’s...

  10. CastABLE Podcast Ep 11: Alex Barone & "Buddy Mooney from Zappa Looney"

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Alex Barone.

  11. CastABLE Podcast Ep 10: "Color Book" & Dustin Presley CSA

    The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Dustin Presely CSA. An award winning Casting Director and all around AMAZING human. He comes to sit down and discuss…

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  12. CastABLE Podcast Ep 9: Discussion w Baileigh Sinaman -Daniel

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the SHINING STAR Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel.

  13. CastABLE Podcast Ep 8: Discussion w Theater Casting Director Allen Lucky Weaver.

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the MAGNIFICENT Allen Lucky Weaver!

  14. CastABLE Podcast Ep 7: Invisible Disabilities; Autoimmune w Julie Garnyé

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the IMMENSELY talented Julie Garnye!

  15. CastABLE Podcast Ep 6: Allwayz on Stage Laurie Johnson and the Musical Director, Chrys Ryan Johnson.

    Join us with a Special Guest Host, Hutch Foster @hutchfoster as we learn about a Non- Profit program called ALLWAYZ ON STAGE. It is a Theatre Company (based in Ventura County) focused on casting individuals with disabilities age 16 and up.

  16. CastABLE Podcast Ep 5: Able ARTS Work & Founder Helen Dolas

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Helen Dolas the founder and President of ABLE Arts Work in Bixby Knolls on the show!

  17. CastABLE Podcast Ep 4: Black History Month & Importance of Representation w J Harrison Ghee

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of Tony & Grammy Award winning Creator J Harrison Ghee to the Podcast. @jharrisonghee

  18. CastABLE Podcast Ep 3: Jennife Kumiyama (Performer & Disabiltiy Advocate)

    This episode we have the honor of having Jennifer Kumiyama (Kumi) on the show. Speaking on her life and her achievements. From Disability Activism to being the first Wheelchair performer to be on a Disney stage. Her most recent accomplishment was to voice the beloved character of "Dahlia" in the...

  19. CastABLE Podcast Ep 2: "Understanding the Community"

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Antwan Tolliver a disabled actor, creator and advocate on the show. We continue to break down and ask the questions and...

  20. CastABLE Podcast Ep 1: Welcome to the Conversation!

    The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Ableism is real, and education, and discussion is the only way to combat that. We created a space for people to understand without prejudice or labels. With the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. Kumi was born with a disability. Benai was an able bodied woman for 43 years of her life until an injury she sustained, eventually led her to becoming disabled..

Ableism is real, and education, and discussion is the only way to combat that. We created a space for people to understand without prejudice or labels. With the entertainment industry being the place where imagination can become reality, we thought that this was a GREAT place to start.

If you are a disabled creative If you are an able bodied creative. If you have questions or want to understand If you are the parent of a disabled creative. We want to hear from you!!

People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.

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What is The CastABLE Podcast about?

The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. Kumi was born with a disability. Benai was an able bodied woman for 43 years of her life until an injury she...

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