Episodes
Welcome to our second 'ListenABLE Kids' a space for like minded and aged young adults to have conversations about the lived experience of their disabilities. We started these episodes as a way for Dylan and Angus to exit the conversation and allow natural language and conversation to flow from individuals with similar experiences. How can Dylan and Angus know what it's like to have an iPhone at school when they were playing snake on their Nokia's. Guests: Daniel O'Brien is an international...
Published 07/30/23
REVEALING OUR NEXT HOST OF ListenABLE Kids! Emily Prior Disability Advocate, Model, Actress and Influencer Emily Prior isn’t wasting any time when it comes to Disability Representation for young Australians. She is using her platform to educate and inform her young audience about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy. Dylan and Angus have been warned as Emily could be a threat to their jobs... Make sure you're subscribed to hear Emily interview two young adults with disability on the...
Published 07/23/23
The ListenABLE Podcast family is getting BIGGER!  🤰👶   Watch Dylan's HILARIOUS reaction on our YouTube where this episode is fully captioned: https://youtu.be/prHfZMGfWLc Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/16/23
"I think we are a long way to the hearing world fully embracing myself and other deaf artists" A picture paints a thousand words but Gonketa’s art pieces share his identity through his first language ‘Auslan' in hopes to excite and inspire his audience to learn to sign. In this episode Jaycob Campbell a.k.a Gonketa (an onomatopoeia of a ball in a spray can) tells his story of identity and inclusion when it comes to the hearing art world and why he is so passionate about the next generation...
Published 07/09/23
Fourteen Australians representing the disability community headed to New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Ahead of the event held at the United Nations Headquarters from 13 to 15 June 2023 Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin spoke with Amanda to talk about its significance and it's involvement with delegations from countries...
Published 07/02/23
After discovering AI image creators ListenABLE host Angus O'Loughlin thought a prompt of "two males in their 30's hosting a podcast, one in a wheelchair" would be an interesting concept! 'The larger discussion came to be around AI bias towards gender and exclusivity rather than the 6 fingers on 'Dylan's' right hand. What do you think? Is AI as dangerous as everyone says it is? What impact is it or will it have on your life? Check out our YouTube where this episode is fully captioned...
Published 06/18/23
Is this the most expensive sport?? At a young age Emma Booth was lucky enough to win free horse riding lessons for a year and never looked back, putting her heart and soul into the sport. In 2013 on the way back from a competition Emma's car was hit by a truck on the Melba Highway which caused spinal injury and would change the trajectory of her life but also lead to her representing her country. Emma embarked on a new goal of becoming a Paralympian in time for the 2016 Rio Games travelling...
Published 06/12/23
The AFL’s recent twitter campaign using Alt Text had the intention of a fun inside joke ended up being a misuse of technology that impacts people who are blind or low vision. Our hosts Dylan and Angus have a conversation of the education of this technology not only for reaching the intended audience while still having a fun message. Watch our reaction to this episode on our YouTube where this episode is fully captioned: https://youtu.be/prHfZMGfWLc Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram:...
Published 06/04/23
How do you design clothes when you're visually impaired? Is what you "see" conveyed to the customer?  Nikki Hind has made it her mission to change what fashion represents all over the world by creating a conversation through fabrics. Having a stroke during her first pregnancy, Nikki lost majority of her eyesight and on this episode of ListenABLE discusses taking on a career that traditionally relies on visual aesthetic and a vision for minuet perfection. Her goal remains of achieving...
Published 05/28/23
With 3 million followers on TikTok, the Paralympics have gone viral with an ‘edgy’ sense of humour but is it doing more harm than good? Dylan and Angus discuss the intention of the social media account and as a former Paralympian, Dylan shares his truth on where the account should stand.   Article to the Feed: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/official-paralympics-tiktok-account-is-under-fire-for-being-insensitive-to-disabled-paralympians/gaz8sp9uu Watch Dylan's HILARIOUS...
Published 05/21/23
Brad Smeele wrote 500,000 words for his book 'Owning It' USING HIS MOUTH AND A STYLUS! If that isn't a story worth telling then we don't know what is! 9 years after his accident on the water Brad stands 6ft 2 inches, this joke will make sense in the episode, tall today after learning to love himself for who he is. Make sure you stick around to see the AI generated image of Brad after he gives us a very boastful description of how he physically describes himself today. Brad's...
Published 05/14/23
This week we are reliving some of YOUR favourite moments of the podcast! Whether it be DJ Hookie's story that has over 3 million views on our TikTok or the moment Angus got an anatomy lesson from Anja Christoffersen 😂 We hope you enjoy these episodes and if you haven't heard them in full search the episode number mentioned in the episode and go back to enjoy! Next Monday Brad Smeele joins us Transcript  https://share.descript.com/view/DyKOOw64pdz Leave a comment on our...
Published 05/07/23
Ableism. If Hannah Diviney asked you to define that word, would you know where to start? She believes ableism is often the forgotten prejudice. The one so well absorbed into society's structures that many people don't even notice it's there. We've been preaching its time to "get comfortable with the uncomfortable" and we hope this 'Bonusode' helps you to become more of an ally to the disability community. Read the full ABC article:...
Published 04/30/23
Dean Clifford has defied the odds and overcome numerous challenges to become one of the world's best weightlifters. Dean was born with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes his skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Despite this, Dean has managed to double his life expectancy and has become an inspiration to many and a wonder to the medical community. He talks about the challenges he has faced growing up with skin difference, including being unable to play...
Published 04/23/23
Dylan and Angus take on the controversial remarks made by Candace Owens about Kim Kardashian's clothing brand 'Skims'. Owens had criticised the use of a disabled model in Skims' recent campaign, questioning whether this representation of models with disability is needed on clothing websites. Leave a comment on our instagram https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Watch this episode (captioned) on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_NLcwc9MDxY Grab our first merch release at our website From...
Published 04/16/23
Rushed to hospital as a child Barney Koneferenisi's parents were told doctors had to immediately amputate his limbs to save his life, not even having time to have an anaesthetist put him under. "I left the room fully intact and when I came back I literally only had a stump and a couple of fingers". After 100 different surgeries and a decade of being in and out of hospital he sat down with Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to talk about life as a Pacific Island disabled person and the...
Published 04/09/23
Ability Fest 2023 has all but wrapped up but the effect it had on the people who attended remains! Simple accessibility additions such as elevated platforms, bindi maps, sensory rooms and trained staff make the day accessible for everyone and allow every body to party! 🎉 Who do you want to see on the lineup for next year? Leave a comment on our instagram https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Check out Dylan's new company and our sponsor 'The Field'...
Published 04/02/23
Christina Vithoulkas' life changed dramatically when she was involved in a serious motorbike accident in 2017. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury and unable to walk. Well she technically broke her back TWICE but we will get to that! In this episode, Christina shares her story of resilience and recovery. She talks about the challenges she faced in the aftermath of her accident, including the emotional toll of adjusting to life with disability while also watching her identical...
Published 03/26/23
When Queen Bation found out she was pregnant, excitement quickly turned into concern as she wondered how to navigate the health system. Queen was born deaf and her husband, Mark Cornice, has been hard of hearing since he was four. The couple live in Toowoomba, Queensland. "Mark and I always wanted our own kid, so I was so happy when we found out I was pregnant," she says. "I was very excited but also scared at the same time. If the interpreter wasn't there, I would've been anxious' Read the...
Published 03/19/23
"Ironically by pretending to be someone else I was able to feel more like myself" Chloe Hayden is what happens when talent meets accessibility. The star of the #1 Netflix programme in the world, "Heartbreak High," portraying Quinni, a neurodiverse character, shone both in her representation and support of performers with disabilities portraying those with disabilities. She explains being her own worst enemy, growing up an outcast of a society not willing to accept a young person who didn't...
Published 03/12/23
Australia’s most disability inclusive, accessible music festival will be held in Melbourne once again in 2023 featuring more than 50 Australian bands and DJs, including performers with disabilities. The one-day music festival provides elevated platforms, accessible pathways and ramps, Auslan interpreters, dedicated quiet zones, disability inclusive training delivered to staff and volunteers and companion card ticketing. “Ability Fest is proudly Australia’s most accessible music festival,...
Published 03/05/23
"Do I regret being me? No Do I wish and want things to be different in society? Yes!" - D.K Dylan Alcott thought growing up in the 90's with disability was tough he can't even IMAGINE what the 60's was like! Debra Keenahan was the only child of her family born with achondroplasia, the most common cause of dwarfism, and in this episode we talk about her decision to become a mother and the challenges the medical community presented on her path to parenthood while giving birth to a daughter...
Published 02/26/23
"Through practicing pride, I have learnt that there is nothing wrong with being disabled, and I don't have to accept discrimination. I will take up space in the community, confidently." - Elizabeth Wright This week we talk about the time it can take people with disability to learn to not only live but love. Read the full article here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-28/paralympian-elizabeth-wright-practising-disability-pride/101677986 Follow Elizabeth on Instagram...
Published 02/19/23
Imagine sending a tweet from your phone and watching the whole world react! It read: "Hey @lizzo - My disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad. ‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022. Do better." What happens next changed the music heard around the globe. It wasn't just Lizzo who changed her tune, literally, Beyoncé felt...
Published 02/12/23
After 365 days of representing the disability community as our Australian of the Year; Dylan Alcott reflects on his time in the prestigious seat and the impact of having the platform to elevate others voices. Countless flights, time away from friends and family and sport he reveals what's next for him and it will surprise you! Watch this episode fully captioned on our YouTube channel:              https://youtu.be/oV-LAe8V0e8 Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram:...
Published 02/05/23