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About this EpisodeAlice and Lucy host The lABLEd podcast. In this episode, we chat with actor, access coordinator, and activist Dan Edge they explore disability in performance. Dan shares his journey from drama school rejections to a diverse career in theatre, TV, and wrestling. He highlights his role as an access coordinator, advocating for better representation of Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in media. Dan discusses the evolution of access roles, such as intimacy and access coordinators, and the importance of inclusive practices. They also touch on the representation of disabled characters in Marvel, like Daredevil and Echo, and the potential for more authentic portrayals in future productions.To download transcripts of this and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk , enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About our GuestDan Edge is an award-winning British disability consultant, Access Coordinator, actor, and activist. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Edge has built a unique, multi-faceted career spanning the performing arts, professional wrestling, and industry-wide advocacy. He is a prominent voice in the UK trade union movement, serving as a Council member and sitting on the Deaf and Disabled Members Committee for Equity.Follow our Guest @dan_edge on Instagram.Dan Edge's LinkedIn Profile.Dan Edge's Facebook Page. Dan Edge.com, Support this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTweet lABLEd PodcastFollow LABLEd Podcast on InstagramGot a comment or Question? Please email us!lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me.Production TeamHost: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy HolderGuest Booker: Emma PurcellEditor Adam HullSocial Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About this EpisodeIn this Episode of lABLEd, Chris Lynch, a wheelchair user with osteogenesis imperfecta and ADHD, discusses his innovative camera system, Caris, designed to level the playing field for disabled camera operators. Caris integrates with his electric wheelchair, the Jenny Zero, and uses a control deck and gimbal for smooth camera operation. The system, which can be operated independently or with assistance, has received positive feedback but faces challenges in convincing the industry of its viability. Chris aims to scale up production and has developed three versions: Caris Vista, Caris Rover, and Caris Studio. He emphasizes the importance of inclusive technology in enabling disabled individuals to pursue creative careers.To download transcripts of this and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk , enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About our GuestChris Lynch is an award-winning British disabled filmmaker, presenter, and media entrepreneur known for pioneering accessible film production technology. A wheelchair user who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), Lynch has focused his career on challenging societal perceptions of disability and breaking down physical barriers within the television industryFollow our Guest @chrislynchfilm on Instagram.Chris Lynch's LinkedIn Profile You can learn about their recent broadcast projects and insights on the Diverse Made Media Website.Support this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTweet lABLEd PodcastFollow LABLEd Podcast on InstagramGot a comment or Question? Please email us!lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me.Production TeamHost: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy HolderGuest Booker: Emma PurcellEditor Adam HullSocial Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About this EpisodeLewis Edon discusses his journey through bone cancer diagnosis, acting career, and mental health advocacy.Lewis Edon reflects on how a childhood diagnosis of bone cancer shaped his confidence, creativity and career. He explains how making YouTube videos helped him find his voice before he moved into acting, including work as an extra on the BBC drama The Gold. Lewis also discusses his advocacy platform, Let’s Be Real, and gaming channel, Wheel Assassin Guides, highlighting the value of bringing personal interests and disability identity together to create an authentic and supportive community.The conversation also examines disability and performance in the film industry, from inaccessible locations and unsuitable equipment to the importance of self-advocacy and access coordinators. Lewis, Lucy and Alice consider the emotional labour disabled professionals often carry, as well as the tendency for non-disabled colleagues to overthink everyday interactions. Lewis then speaks candidly about the effects of physical illness on mental health, including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation during childhood and adolescence. He addresses stigma around men’s mental health, the pressure to appear strong, the need for boundaries as a public figure, and the challenge of separating a medical diagnosis from one’s wider identity without reducing disability stories to negativity or “inspiration porn.”To download transcripts of this and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About our GuestLewis runs an online advocacy platform, Lets Be Wheel, and is a health and disability advocate, actor, and storyteller. Lewis created the platform to raise awareness, break social stigmas, and advocate for accessibility and inclusion. It focuses heavily on supporting individuals living with rare and chronic, long-term health conditions.Follow our Guest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsbewheelTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@letsbewheelWheelassassinGuides Gaming YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/WheelassassinGuidesSupport this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTweet lABLEd PodcastFollow LABLEd Podcast on InstagramGot a comment or Question? Please email us!lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me.Production TeamHost: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy HolderGuest Booker: Emma PurcellEditor Adam HullSocial Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Daisy discuss the history and ethics of Victorian-era freak shows. They explore the lives of notable performers like Jeffrey Hudson, the Queen's dwarf, and Charles Stratton, also known as Tom Thumb. The conversation delves into the exploitative nature of these shows, the racial and genetic stereotypes used to promote them, and the lack of consent from performers.To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About the Show & How to SupportSupport this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTweet lABLEd PodcastFollow LABLEd Podcast on InstagramGot a comment or Question? Email us!lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMeProduction TeamHosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy WoodEditor: Adam HullMusic: Maisy CrundenSocial Media Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With our brand new spotlight series just a few week away, and the lABLEd team or busy putting the final touches to episode we thought we'd give you a little present.Over on our substack, we host questionable, subscriber only content, where, in each episode, Ella puts your questions to Alice and Lucy, who answer with the same openness, humour, and lived experience you’ve come to expect from the lABLEd Podcast. Whether you’re curious, confused, or seeking clarity on something others rarely talk about, QuestionABLE is your safe space to learn.Your questions. Real conversations. Zero judgement.Submit your Questions and sign upto our substack via our website www.labledpodcast.co.ukIn this clip Lucy and Alice are asked 'Who would play you in the movie about your life? The answers might surprise you!Looking for a transcript, you can find it here (Opens in a new tab) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.