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The Self Advocate
by Alison Klein
A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.
Episodes
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Mental Health Poetry
In this episode, I celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th by talking to two Canadian poets! I talk with Jody Chan in the first interview and with Dr. Sonnet L'abbe in the second interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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VIFF 2026 Films
In this episode, I highlight two films that are being featured in the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival. In the first interview, I talk with Terra Mackintosh and Cassie Palmisano of the Take Me Home film. In the second interview, I talked with Sung-bin Byun, the executive director of The...
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2026 Fringe Festival Theatre Shows
In this episode, I highlight three shows in this year's Fringe Festival! The first interview is with Louisa Phung, the writer and performer of the Broken Rice show. The second interview is with Rebecca Erin Curtis, the writer and performer of the UNPACKING: The Art of Making A Short Story Long...
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Queer Disabled Jewelry Makers
To end queer season, I talk to two queer disabled jewelry makers! In the first interview, I talk with Gesa, the owner of I Need A Break 2 Create. In the second interview, I talk with Kat, the owner of the Artsy Autistic. Lastly, I honour GOLDbard, who recently passed. They are now a queer…
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Pronoun Pin Makers
In this episode, I keep on celebrating Pride Season by talking with two local accessory makers! I talk with Alex of Haunted Robot Pins in the first interview and with Tiffany of Freshly Fruity in the second interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at...
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Drag Performers
In this episode, I talk with two more drag performers! I talk with Elixir from Edmonton in the first interview and with King Lotus Boy from Oakland, California for the second interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Queer Disabled Musicians
In honour of Pride season, I'm continuing to talk about queer disabled artists. In this episode, I talk with two musicians. The first interview is with Mike Nagoda and the second interview is with Kinney Starr. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Drag Performers
In this episode, I’m celebrating pride season by highlighting local disabled drag performers. In the first interview, I talk with Nixon. I talk with Nick Layback for the second interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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National Indigenous Day 2026
In this episode, I was live on air! I talked with my friend, Stephen Lytton, who is a self advocate, arts enthusiast, and resident of the Downtown Eastside. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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June 2026 Events
In this episode, I talk about two events in early June 2026. The first event is UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship's theatre play We Need A Home. It is happening at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster on June 4th to 6th. I talk with Larissa Gunkel and Dr. Leyton Schnellert…
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May 2026 Theatre Performances
In this episode, I talk about two theatre performances for May 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Adam Grant Warren, the co-artistic director for Glitch Theatre, for their performance of Arc One. Arc One is on May 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. In the second interview, I talk…
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Theatre Terrific's 40th Anniversary
In this episode, I talk with Kevin Jesuíno, the artistic director, and Lianne Crowe, a longtime actor, with Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific is turning 40 this year! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Film Episode
In this episode, I talk about two new films. In the first interview, I talk with Anthony Lucero, the producer of the Paper Bag Plan. In the second interview, I talk with Julie Forrest Wyman, the producer of The Tallest Dwarf. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at...
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month 2026
In this episode, I celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. In the first interview, I talk with Torien Cafferata, an Interdisciplinary Artist, Performance, Mad Studies, Ludology, and AuDHD Decolonial Clown Marxist. In the second interview, I talk with Adam Schwartz, an Autistic comedian…
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Short Films
In this episode, I discuss two new short films. In the first interview, I talk with Hingman Leung about their new film, Migration Musings. In the second interview, I talk with Francis Tompkins about their film, Body. If you have questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Dance Episode
In this episode, I talk with two Vancouver based dancers. In the first interview, I talk with Harmanie Rose. In the second episode, I talk with Caroline and Sammy Chien-MacCaull about their upcoming performances the Vancouver International Dance Festival on March 13th to 15th at the Russian Hall....
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Dance Episode
In this episode, I talk with two dancers who will be performing at the Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026. In the first episode, I talk with Lucile Prosper, who created the performance, Aluma: Cie de Theatre. In the second interview, I talk with Charles Koroneho for his performance as...
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Poetry Episode
In this episode, I talk with two Canadian poets. In the first interview, I talk with Amy LeBlanc. In the second interview, I talk with Margo LaPierre. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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January and February 2026 Festivals
In this episode, I talk about two different festivals. The first festival I talk about is the Rest Film Festival, which is an online international film festival, happening February 1st to 28th. I talk with Brittney Appleby and Rae Phoenix, both Vancouver based filmmakers. Both of them have films…
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Graphic Novel Memoirs
This is the first episode of 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Maria Sweeney, who wrote and illustrated the novel, Brittle Joints. In the second interview, I talk with Gabrielle Drolet, who wrote the memoir, Look Ma, No Hands! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at...
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Poetry Episode
For the last episode of 2025, I talk to two Canadian poets. In the first episode, I talk with Jessica Popeski. In the second interview, I talk with Shane Neilson. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Annual Holiday Special 2025
This is my annual holiday special for 2025! I was live on air with my friend Laurence! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025
This episode is to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is December 3rd. I talk with Monique Neilson from posAbilities for Project EVERYBody Craft Fair for the first interview. More details can be found here:...
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Speculative Fiction Authors
In this episode, I talk with two prolific speculative fiction authors! In the first interview, I talk with Jes Battis. In the second interview, I talk to none other than Nnedi Okorafor! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]
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National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
This episode is my contribution to celebrate the National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. I talk with Johnnie Jae in the first interview. In the second interview, I talk with Riley from PotteryWorks in person! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at...
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October 2025 Events
In this episode, I highlight two events happening in late October 2025. The first event is the Vancouver Writer's Festival, which is happening October 20th to 26th on Granville Island. I talk with Amanda Leduc, who is speaking on October 22nd. The second event is the Inclusion Art Show, happening...
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Multidisciplinary Musicans
In this episode, I have three different multidisciplinary musicians! I talk with Goldbard in the first interview, Jozy in the second interview, and Amy Blanding in the third interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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VIFF 2025 Episode
In this episode, I talk about two films that are highlighted at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 that highlight disability. The first interview, I talk with Sara Wylie, the creator of the film Resistance Meditation. in the second interview, I talk with Reid Davenport, the director…
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Film Episode
In this episode, I talk about two films that are just coming out. The first film is called A Place Where I Belong. I talk with Rheanna and Noah about their involvements in the documentary. You can find info here. The second film is called These Four Walls. I talk with Shelley and Chris about…
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Vancouver Fringe Festival 2025
In this episode, I highlight two shows within the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival that talks about disability. In the first interview, I talk with Kevin Jesuino, the new Artistic Director of Theatre Terrific, about their performance, Dance Floor Memoirs. In the second interview, I talk with...
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Poetry Episode
In this episode, I was live on air! In my first interview, I talk with Namitha Rathinappillai. In my second interview, I talk with Brandon Wint. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Tattoo Arts
In this episode, I talk with KenofSwords and Grae Salisbury. This is my part for Pride 2025! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Clothing Episode
In this episode, I talk with four different companies. In the first interview, I talk with Millie from Mentally Unstitched, which is based in the UK. In the second interview, I talk with Vansh from Cloud Nine, which is Vancouver based. In the third interview, I talk with Emily and Mollie from JAM...
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Poetry Episode
In this episode, I talk with poets Nisha Patel and Jane Shi. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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National Indigenous Day 2025
This episode is to celebrate the National Indigenous Day. In the first interview, I talk with Laura Vinson, a folk singer songwriter, about her show, The Awakeners. In the second interview, I talk with Dr. Grant Bruno, about his research in Indigenous ways in looking into autism and his...
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June Events
There are many events in June that are disability related. The first event is with All Bodies Dance, who is having a video instillation on June 4th and 5th at the Roundhouse Community Centre, called Becoming. The second event is with Under The Table poetry, called More Beat Drop than Burial Hymn....
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Clothing Episode
This episode is to honour Mental Health Awareness Month, which is in May. In the first interview, I talk with Jeffy of Happy H0use clothing company. In the second interview, I talk with Hanan of Intotum Adaptive Fashion. In the third interview, I talk with Vansh of Cloud Nine clothing company....
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Second Documentary Episode
This is the second documentary episode! In the first interview, I talk with Paul Bookman, the Chairman of The GLIDE Fund/Mark Bookman Foundation, about his son's film, Mark - A Call To Action. In the second interview, I talk with Kaileigh Coles, the director of Through My Eyes - An Artist's...
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Documentary Episode
In this episode, I talk with 4 documentarians. In the first interview, I talk with Jenny Lee-Gilmore, who wrote, directed, and produced Little Miss Sleepy. It can be found on CBC Gem. In the second interview, I talk with Lionel, Sarah, and Paolo, who worked together to create the film, disABLEd.…
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Fantasy Books
I celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with Autistic fantasy authors! The first interview is with local author Jenny Story. The second author is with Andrew Joseph White. The third interview is clips from last year with Ada Hoffman. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at...
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Snack Companies
In this episode, I talk with three different snack companies. In the first interview, I talk with Bill from Happy Popcorn Company in Cornwall, Ontario. In the second interview, I talk with Angelica from Fueled by AF, a US based company. In the third interview, I talk with Bailey, the manager of...
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Visual Arts
In the first interview, I talk with Serena Zena. In the second interview, I talk with Vincy Lim. In the third interview, I talk with Lux Gow-Habrich. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
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Documentaries
In the first interview, I talk with Mike McKinley and Niall McNeil about their new documentary, The Originals. In the second interview, I talk with Nick August Pena about his documentary, Tell You Love Me. If you have any comments or questions, please email me at [email protected].
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Podcast Episode
I talk with local podcasters! In the first interview, I talk with Shawn Marsolais of the Limitless podcast, which you can find here: https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless-podcast. In the second interview, I talk with Rob Mineault of the AT Banter podcast, which you can find here:...
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Second Poetry Episode
In the first interview, I talk with Courtney Bates-Hardy. In the second interview, I talk with Steffi Tad-y. In the last interview, I talk with Kim and Shiri of the Inclusion Services of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver about Roots and Wings Art show. If you have any questions or...
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Theatre Episode
In this episode, I talk with Andrea Cownden, the Accessibility Coordinator for the PuSh Festival, and both Chelsea and Callan from Neworld Theatre. If you have a question or comment, please email me at [email protected].
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Poetry Episode
Last episode of 2024! In this episode, I talk with AE Best and Kyla Jamieson, both poets. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected].
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Annual Holiday Music Episode
This is my Annual Holiday Music Episode! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]. My playlist is: Christmas Dinner by Luc Picard Maybe This Christmas by Michael Buble and Carly Pearce White Christmas by George Ezra Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call…
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2024 International Day for Persons With Disabilities Events
In the first interview, I talk with Monique Nelson of possAbilities about the ProjectEveryBODY event on December 3rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. In the second interview, I talk with Naomi Brand of All Bodies Dance for the Constellations project on December 6th and 7th at the Roundhouse...
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Documentary Episode
In the first interview, I talk with Andy Fiore, director, producer, and writer of the film, Invisible No More. In the second interview, I talk with Julia Siedlanowska, a former theatre artist and current counselling therapist and Stephen Lytton, a Nlaka’pamux poet, writer and actor, about the…
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A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.
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A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.
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