The Self Advocate

The Self Advocate

Alison Klein
Држава Сједињене Државе
Језик EN
Епизоде 169
Последња 08.09.2026

The Self Advocate is a podcast about disability, with a focus on arts and culture. It covers music, fine arts, performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, and community events. The show explores both disability-specific topics and broader cultural conversations. It is produced by Alison Klein and releases new episodes every other week.

Епизоде

  • 2026 Fringe Festival Theatre Shows 08.09.2026 59мин
    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 show. The third interview is with Nico Gruzling, the writer and performer of A Tampon, A Chair, and A Bride Walk Onto A Plane show. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Queer Disabled Jewelry Makers 25.08.2026 57мин
    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 ancestor. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Pronoun Pin Makers 11.08.2026
    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 [email protected].
  • Drag Performers 28.07.2026 1ч 11мин
    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].
  • Queer Disabled Musicians 14.07.2026 1ч 3мин
    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].
  • Drag Performers 30.06.2026 59мин
    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].
  • National Indigenous Day 2026 16.06.2026 59мин
    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].
  • June 2026 Events 02.06.2026
    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 about this performance. The second event is Connectra and the Disability Foundation's Abilities Expo. It is happening at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver on June 8th. I talk with Bryden Veinot, the senior program coordinator for VAMS, Connectra, and the Disability Foundation about the Abilities Expo. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • May 2026 Theatre Performances 19.05.2026 59мин
    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 with Megan Milton, the writer and producer of Free Kittens, which is being performed at the Cultch theatre for the rEvolver Theatre Festival. It is being held on May 22nd, 24rd, and 29th. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Theatre Terrific's 40th Anniversary 05.05.2026
    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].
  • Film Episode 21.04.2026 59мин
    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 [email protected].
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month 2026 07.04.2026 59мин
    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 and founder of Neurohilarity. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Short Films 24.03.2026
    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].
  • Dance Episode 10.03.2026 1ч 7мин
    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. If you have questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Dance Episode 24.02.2026
    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 well. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Poetry Episode 10.02.2026 58мин
    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].
  • January and February 2026 Festivals 27.01.2026 1ч 1мин
    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 at the Rest Film Festival. The second festival is the PuSh International Festival of Live Performing Arts, which is happening January 22nd to February 8th in Vancouver. I talk with Renae Shadler, who is one of two performers for the dance performance, SKIN. SKIN is an exploration of how dance and disability intersect. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected].
  • Graphic Novel Memoirs 13.01.2026 58мин
    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 [email protected].
  • Poetry Episode 30.12.2025 59мин
    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].
  • Annual Holiday Special 2025 16.12.2025
    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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