HeyJaredThe Self Advocate
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.
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VIFF 2026 Films (opens the original)
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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 Quiet Applause film. This was the first time I had a professionally interpreted interview with someone in Korean! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
2026 Fringe Festival Theatre Shows (opens the original)
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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 alison.mira.kle
Queer Disabled Jewelry Makers (opens the original)
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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 alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
Pronoun Pin Makers (opens the original)
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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 alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
Drag Performers (opens the original)
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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 alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
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