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Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.  Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions, and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 23 Ratings

Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.  Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions, and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.

    Jack Day (Better Date than Never) | #103

    Jack Day (Better Date than Never) | #103

    In age of dating in Australia, dating apps aren’t cutting it anymore, especially when you have disability.

    When Jack Day was given the chance to join the new cast of "Never Have I Ever" Season 2, finding love was merely a bonus.

    When it comes to modern dating and making lasting connections, Jack's charisma and endearing storytelling style will have you smiling as he discusses his own preferences for love and more importantly why individuals with disabilities should be taken more seriously when it comes to connection on television.

    Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of ‘Better Date than Never’, leading the way in the future of inclusion.

    Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/z7KZTxpt_54

    Want to get to know Jack Better? Check out these links below: 


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackday2405/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jack___day

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    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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    • 31 min
    Hayden McDonald (Pilot who is Autistic) | #102

    Hayden McDonald (Pilot who is Autistic) | #102

    "When I fly I am a very different person, I am my true self"

    Ask yourself this question: Would you be comfortable with the pilot of your plane being Autistic?

    With his passion for promoting real inclusion for people on the Spectrum, Hayden McDonald (22) is Australia's first "Unofficial" Pilot who is Autistic to fly solo across Australia.

    "Don't want to take that risk and doesn't want to be Neurodiverse Friendly" is when Hayden speaks with Angus and Dylan on the significance of dismantling barriers between people with disabilities and the aviation workforce.

    Hayden also talks about how he went from being mute as a child to public speaking all over Australia. Sharing his own stage preparation techniques when it comes to public speaking on his own social media platforms, at educational events, and even at Parliament House.

    Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/zWH4WKfIyPw

    Want to learn more about Hayden and Wings Without Barriers?

    Check out these links below: 


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wings_without_barriers/
    Website: https://wingswithoutbarriers.com.au/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZW2zVWCyiw5ce_0XzeKGKA

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    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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    • 23 min
    April Lockhart ('Disabled Fashun Girlie' w Amniotic Band Syndrome) | #101

    April Lockhart ('Disabled Fashun Girlie' w Amniotic Band Syndrome) | #101

    “I’ve always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion”

    With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory"  as she educates the public about her disability.

    April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she chats to ListenABLE on how fashion comes first over function every single time.

    In addition, April shares her "mixed relationship with Fashion Week," discussing how she and other disabled people created an inclusive project in the New York Fashion Space, an event where it is already very easy to feel excluded whether or not one has a disability.

    Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7-RkhsvXslg

    Want to learn more about April? Check out her socials below!


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@april_lockhart
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprillockhart/

    Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch

    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

    Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch

    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 28 min
    Matt Pierri (Founder of Sociability &Tech Entrepreneur)| #100

    Matt Pierri (Founder of Sociability &Tech Entrepreneur)| #100

    "If I'm with ten friends and all of us can't get into a space all ten of us will go elsewhere"

    Sociability is working towards having a FREE platform to check the accessibility of pubs, bars, cafés - you name it and question all of your requirements at the press of a button. Imagine as a hospitality business having a FREE platform that provides a resource for customers that brings in customers simply by might already exist!

    Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator Matt Pierri stumbled upon the idea for his app 'Sociability' after discovering how much of his own time was drained trying to find places to hang out socially for him and his friends, as a wheelchair user, attending Oxford University.

     

    In this Episode of ListenABLE we speak about the importance of recognising disabled voices in the tech space, why disability and business go hand in hand and how a tool like AI that was meant to assist users with disability could be concerning.

    As we celebrate 100 Episodes of ListenABLE, Dylan, Angus and Matt reminisce about their previous Podcast recording that never made it to air, a shameless plug about their new studios and the future of Tech & Disability.

    As well as possibly the best 'Bowl of Uncomfortable' question we have EVER had!

     

     

    Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7EDv3Uymm8c

    Check out Matt's Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/mattpierri/

    Want to connect with Sociability? Check out the Links below!


    Website: https://www.sociability.app/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sociabilityapp/

    Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch

    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

    Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch

    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 37 min
    Great White Shark Attack | ListenABLE moment: Chris Blowes

    Great White Shark Attack | ListenABLE moment: Chris Blowes

    WARNING: This episode contains detailed description of the attack, injuries and graphic nature of the events of the day.

    In 2015 Chris and his two mates went surfing off a notoriously Great White Shark hot spot in Rural South Australia. 

    They knew the risks, as all surfers do, but the reward of uncrowded line ups and good conditions had them pull on their wetsuits that morning.

    Chris is a brilliant storyteller and as Angus describes has you sitting on the edge of your seat as Chris is rushed to the nearest hospital.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQl2DCUj9I4&t=145s

    Listen to the Full episode: 

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/chris-blowes-shark-attack-amputee-50/id1500522289?i=1000544711785

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sNP3t9RT18mmWGn3mSm31

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    • 6 min
    Zac Carley & Ben McIntosh (Best Friends & Support Worker with 1M Followers) | #99

    Zac Carley & Ben McIntosh (Best Friends & Support Worker with 1M Followers) | #99

    At the age of 9 Ben McIntosh's life changed when his sister Grace was born into the world with Down Syndrome. Their incredibly close relationship and sense of humour spawned a career in Support Work for Ben and an Instagram and TikTok account to chronicle their jump scares, dancing and connection.

    Then entered Zac Carley the Elvis obsessed, eyebrow shuffling accidental star who's resistance to wearing goggles while swimming and stunning new haircuts grew Ben's socials to over 1 million followers!

    This episode they join Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to share their rise to fame, breaking down bromance barriers and celebrating Support Workers.

    Watch our videos from this interview go viral!

    https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/

     

    Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles:  https://youtu.be/DQklA3lmZa0

    Check Out Zac's Instagram & TikTok Here:


    https://www.instagram.com/zac.carley/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccarley03

    Check Out Ben's Instagram & TikTok Here:


    https://www.instagram.com/benjmcintosh/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@benjmcintosh/

    Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch

    Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

     
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

James1997Tennis ,

Awesome podcast!

Glad that people out there are showing attention to people of the disability community worldwide. As a person around the globe (in the USA) with a disability. It means a lot to show attention world wide for those with disabilities and how their lives are affected.

Peapod ,

This person is a dick

Why would you want to support someone that would go around and harass people on social media for their likes and interests. Get a better hobby.

Stinger9959 ,

Nope.

Whatever good this show does, is destroyed. Just want everyone to know who reads this that Angus is a fraud.

See, ol Angus rails on about equality for persons (like me) with disabilities but, in his off time he bullies people online for the passions that have gotten them through hard times.

You all wouldn’t see that because rather than own it, Angus deleted the tweet and subsequently got called out for his bullying.

Just thought you should know before you support this show.

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