Disability After Dark
Disability After Dark

Disability After Dark

Cripple & Co Productions

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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.

Recent Episodes

E408 - "Life After Part 2" - An Interview w/ Disabled Filmmaker Reid Davenport
DEC 21, 2025
E408 - "Life After Part 2" - An Interview w/ Disabled Filmmaker Reid Davenport
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this second part to last week's Popcorn &amp; Powerchairs, Andrew sits down with Disabled Filmmaker Reid Davenport to discuss the themes of the film &quot;Life After&quot;, disability and so much more. Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Reid at <a href="https://www.reiddavenport.com" rel="nofollow">www.reiddavenport.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.reiddavenport.com" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.lifeafter.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.lifeafter.com</a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors<a href="https://www.lifeafter.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.lifeafter.com</a></p> <p>Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to <a href="http://bvibe.com" rel="nofollow">bvibe.com</a> and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more).</p> <p>Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience.</p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a> Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p><a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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56 MIN
E407 - Popcorn & Powerchairs - "Life After" Part 1
DEC 14, 2025
E407 - Popcorn & Powerchairs - "Life After" Part 1
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this E407, Andrew does another episode of Popcorn &amp; Powerchairs where he watches a movie with this listeners. This week, we're watching the award-winning documentary, &quot;Life After&quot;, by disabled filmmaker, Reid Davenport. It explores disability and its entanglement in the &quot;Right to Die&quot; debate. This is such an important film, and I hope you enjoy this review.</p> <p>Find out more: <a href="https://www.lifeafter.com" rel="nofollow">www.lifeafter.com</a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors <a href="https://www.lifeafter.com" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to <a href="http://bvibe.com" rel="nofollow">bvibe.com</a> and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more).</p> <p>Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience.</p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a> Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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100 MIN
E406 - Living With One Hand In A Two Handed World - Alexis Hillyard Returns
DEC 7, 2025
E406 - Living With One Hand In A Two Handed World - Alexis Hillyard Returns
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>On E406, we are doing a cozy hang with a longtime friend of the show, Alexis Hillyard aka Stump Kitchen. We talk about her experience of a limb difference, parenting, sexuality and so much more. She is a delight and you will love this episode. Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Alexis by going to<a href="https://stumpkitchen.com" rel="nofollow"> www.stumpkitchen.com </a></p> <p><a href="https://stumpkitchen.com" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors</p> <p>Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to <a href="http://bvibe.com" rel="nofollow">bvibe.com</a> and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more).</p> <p>Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience.</p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a> Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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66 MIN
Bonus: Andrew Gurza Guests on Sex Ed With DB
DEC 3, 2025
Bonus: Andrew Gurza Guests on Sex Ed With DB
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Surprise! To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am releasing an episode of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6uCAo6v1ioxJzRuiiyw9sB?si=1a8f5a5e75bb4ffe" rel="nofollow">Sex Ed With DB </a> where I am the guest. Here are the show notes from the lovely folks over there. Enjoy!</p> <h1>Episode title:</h1> <p>The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew Gurza</p> <h2>Episode show notes:</h2> <p>People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled yourself. And don't forget: anyone can become disabled. You never know if or when this conversation might hit even closer to home.</p> <p>GUEST DETAILS</p> <p><a href="http://andrewgurza.com/" rel="nofollow">Andrew Gurza</a> is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and author of the book, Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!). Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as severely disabled. He was the subject of an award winning National Film Board of Canada Documentary “Picture This”. Andrew has guested on a number of podcasts including Dan Savage’s Savage Love. They have spoken all over the world on sex, disability and what it means to be a Queer Cripple. They were also a Production Consultant and Actor on the Queer As Folk reboot in 2022.</p> <p>FROM THIS EPISODE</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://judithheumann.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn about Judith Heumann</a> , &quot;mother of the Disability Rights movement&quot;</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://pod.link/1286811573/episode/OWU1NTU1NGUtOTc2ZC00ZmQ2LWEyZWItODExNjU3NTRjMTNm" rel="nofollow">Our episode with Steve Wat abd Danny Kurtzman</a> on GOOD BAD THINGS</p> </li> </ul> <p>FREE STI TESTING AND REMINDERS!</p> <p>STIs are way more common than most people realize (over 2.2 million reported in 2024). And when it comes to notifying partners, the stress and awkwardness can be real. That’s where KISS comes in -- the anonymous STI notification app that helps you track hookups, alert partners, and manage your sexual health without ever sharing your personal info. No shame. No awkward DMs. Just smarter, stigma-free sexual health care.</p> <p>You can set free testing + medication reminders, and if you upgrade to Premium, you’ll get a full breakdown of your encounters, partners, and activities (yes, it’s basically Spotify Wrapped for your sex life). Protecting yourself -- and others -- shouldn’t be complicated.</p> <p><a href="https://mykissapp.com/?utm_source=Instagram\&amp;utm_medium=Story" rel="nofollow">Download KISS and use code DBKISS for 50% off your first month of Premium.</a> </p> <p>ABOUT SEASON 13Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.</p> <p>CONNECT WITH USInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sexedwithdbpodcast/" rel="nofollow">@sexedwithdbpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sexedwithdb" rel="nofollow">@sexedwithdb</a>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sexedwithdbpodcast" rel="nofollow">@sexedwithdbpodcast</a>X: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sexedwithdb" rel="nofollow">@sexedwithdb</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SexEdwithDB" rel="nofollow">Sex Ed with DB</a></p> <p>SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS<a href="https://tidd.ly/47CjpPz" rel="nofollow">Uberlube</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/45YTySn" rel="nofollow">Magic Wand</a>, and <a href="https://lelo.to/SEXEDWITHDBPOD" rel="nofollow">LELO</a>.Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things <a href="https://bit.ly/3s7fS7d" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p> <p>GET IN TOUCHEmail: [email protected]<a href="https://substack.com/@sexedwithdb" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter</a> for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.</p> <p>FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALSCheck out DB's workshop: <a href="https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop" rel="nofollow">&amp;quot;Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand&amp;quot;</a></p> <p>ABOUT THE SHOW<a href="https://www.sexedwithdb.com/" rel="nofollow">Sex Ed with DB</a> is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted.</p> <p>ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3XXt-xUq4KALu5ZnfPNwGsmIad1XQBqlHjuVsqSeDxWCuXQ/viewform?vc=0\&amp;c=0\&amp;w=1" rel="nofollow">Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.</a></p> <p>SEASON 13 TEAMCreator, Host &amp; Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her)Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them)Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)</p> <p>MUSICIntro theme music: Hook SoundsBackground music: Bright State by KetsaAd music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you <a href="https://ketsamusic.com/about" rel="nofollow">Ketsa</a>!</p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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58 MIN
E405 - An Independent Man w/ Scot Danforth
NOV 30, 2025
E405 - An Independent Man w/ Scot Danforth
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In E405, Andrew learns all about the incomparable Ed Roberts via a new book penned by Scot Danforth called, &quot;An Independent Man&quot;. We talk about Ed Roberts' life as a civil rights leader, but also his sense of humor, his family life, etc. Scot even reads for us an excerpt. Enjoy! </p> <p>Buy &quot;An Independent Man&quot; here: <a href="https://www.ucpress.edu/books/an-independent-man/hardcover" rel="nofollow">https://www.ucpress.edu/books/an-independent-man/hardcover</a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors</p> <p>Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to <a href="http://bvibe.com" rel="nofollow">bvibe.com</a> and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more).</p> <p>Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience.</p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a> Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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79 MIN