About the Episode In this special fABLEd episode, Alice is joined by guest host Melissa Simmonds, an avid fantasy book enthusiast, as they delve into the complex topic of disability representation in the renowned Game of Thrones franchise created by George R.R. Martin while Lucy takes a well-deserved break. Join Melissa and Alice as theyContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 7 Game of Thrones (with Guest Host Melissa Simmonds)”
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lABLEd presents Ten Thousand things with Alice Wong
Mashable and NPR have called Ten Thousand Things one of the “best podcasts of 2023” for amplifying heartfelt stories from Asian America. in this episode, Ten Thousand Things host Shin-Yee-Pie – the current reigning Civic Poet of Seattle! – is joined by award-winning disability rights activist Alice Wong to discuss her long history of advocacy.ContinueContinue reading “lABLEd presents Ten Thousand things with Alice Wong”
49. with Guest Host Dr. Paul Darke
About the Episode Lucy is joined by her friend Dr Paul Darke – they take the helm as Alice takes a well-deserved break. Paul dives deep into the world of local elections, sharing his personal journey as a disabled candidate for the Green Party and shedding light on why it’s crucial for disabled individuals toContinueContinue reading “49. with Guest Host Dr. Paul Darke”
fABLEd 6: Shadow and Bone (with guest host Leo Allenach)
About the Episode Alice takes the reins as Lucy takes some well-deserved time off. Stepping into the co-host role is the passionate and knowledgeable Leo Allenach, who joins Alice for an engaging discussion centred around the popular Six of Crows trilogy and its Netflix adaptation, Shadow and Bone. Leo guides the conversation with Alice towardsContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 6: Shadow and Bone (with guest host Leo Allenach)”
Welcome to the Team!
As a listener to LABLEd, you will know by now how important the accessibility of our show is. LABLEd is for everyone and we’d be failing our audience if we didn’t make a podcast about disability, a space for everyone to make their voices listened to. We recently had an opening for a Transcriptionist, aContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Team!”
fABLEd 5: An Affair to Remember
About the Episode In this fABLEd addition of lABLEd, hosts Alice and Lucy delve into the ableism present in the classic romantic film “An Affair to Remember.” While the movie is known for its sweeping romance and iconic scenes, it also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards disability. Terry McKay, (Deborah Kerr) becomes disabled afterContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 5: An Affair to Remember”
Assistance & Service Animals… What’s the Difference?
By Alice Evans In this week’s episode Alice and Lucy talk with fellow animal lover Ashley about the support humans get from their animal companions. We thought this might be a good opportunity to clear up some confusion about the different kinds of support animals out there and why those distinctions are important.Everyone has seenContinueContinue reading “Assistance & Service Animals… What’s the Difference?”
47. with Ashley Stanners
About the Episode In this episode, Alice and Lucy chat with animal lover and aspiring Zoo Keeper, Ashley Stanners, who tells us about his love and the affinity, he has for Animals and is hopes of one day owning his own zoo and animal park. Trigger Warning: This Episode contains mention of death by Dementia FindContinueContinue reading “47. with Ashley Stanners”
46. with Rosemary Richings
About the Episode In this episode, Alice and Lucy chat with writer, editor, and public speaker Rosemary Richings who talks about her life with Dispraxyia and her book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia which she wrote as a way to help others find support after a diagnosis of the condition. labled-ep-47-rosemary-richings_otter_aiDownload Links forContinueContinue reading “46. with Rosemary Richings”
Ian Wyille: Guest Update
Our previous guest, Para Sailor Ian Wyllie sent us an update on his adventures from his boat!! Sailing Trilleen is currently stuck in Inverness. Disabled if you like. During the launching process, a big crane hit her mast and bent it. Sailboats don’t sail right when their rig is bent and the degree of bendContinueContinue reading “Ian Wyille: Guest Update”
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