fABLEd 13: L.S Lowry's 'The Cripples'

FABLEd 14: Wicked (Part 1)

About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss the musical and film "Wicked," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Alice highlights the story's themes of marginalization, disability, and societal perceptions. They explore the character of Elphaba, who is green due to a potion, and Nessa Rose, a wheelchair user played by Marissa Bode. Alice emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the challenges of casting disabled actors. They also discuss the portrayal of disability and race, the dynamics of allyship, and the broader implications of societal attitudes towards marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the film's length and the anticipation for the second part, set for release in November 2025. View the Transcript for this and every episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk [www.labledpodcast.co.uk ] Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast] Tweet lABLEd Podcast [https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast] Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/] Got a comment or Question? Please email us! [labledpodcast@gmail.com] lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me [https://gofund.me/ccc39383]. If you want more exclusive content, sign up for our newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast]. Production Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder Guest Booker: Emma Purcell Editor Adam Hull Social Manager: Ella McD ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

67. With Lucy Edwards

About this Episode Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator known for her TikTok videos on makeup and daily life, joins the labor podcast to discuss her journey and experiences. She shares her transition from BBC to TikTok, her book "Blind, Not Broken," and her upcoming children's book series. Lucy talks about her decision to undergo IVF to prevent passing on her genetic condition, which affects her eyesight. The conversation also touches on the challenges of living with a disability, the importance of representation, and the evolving nature of her content. Alice and Lucy reflect on their own experiences with disability and the impact of their podcast on their perspectives. To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk], enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack [https://labledpod.substack.com/] About our Guest Lucy Edwards is an award-winning British blind broadcaster, content creator, and disability activist who lost her eyesight due to a rare genetic condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti. She uses her platform to educate the public about blindness and advocate for inclusivity.  Lucy lost the sight in her right eye at age 11 and her remaining eyesight at age 17 due to Incontinentia Pigmenti. In 2019 became the first-ever blind presenter on BBC Radio 1. She has also presented for the BBC's The Travel Show and has done consultancy work on accessibility for major brands like Pantene and Google. Her motto "Blind Not Broken", she has a large following on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyedwards] and YouTube, where she shares daily life experiences and dispels myths about blindness. Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast] Tweet lABLEd Podcast [https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast] Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/] Got a comment or Question? Please email us! [labledpodcast@gmail.com] lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me [https://gofund.me/ccc39383]. If you want more exclusive content, sign up for our newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast]. Production Team Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder Guest Booker: Emma Purcell Editor Adam Hull Social Manager: Ella McD ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

History Lesson 15 : The History of Guide Dogs

About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Disability Historian, Daisy discuss the history of guide dogs, their training, and the impact they have on visually impaired individuals. They explore the origins of guide dogs, noting that dogs have been guiding visually impaired people since the first century AD, with documented training methods emerging in the 1780s To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk], enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack [https://labledpod.substack.com/] About the Show & How to Support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www%20Facebook.com/labledpod] Tweet lABLEd Podcast [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.twitter.com/labledpod] Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.instagram.com/labledpod] Got a comment or Question? Email us! lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-amplify-disabled-voices-keep-labled-podcast-thriving?attribution_id=sl:b20020b0-7b2e-4d67-800c-8036e874ce1c&lang=en_GB&ts=1753350330&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_tip&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] Production Team Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood Editor: Adam Hull Music: Maisy Crunden ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

66. With Sara Ryan

About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy and Alice discuss their guest, Dr. Sarah Ryan, a professor at Manchester University and a respected disability advocate. Dr. Ryan shares her journey into academia, focusing on people with learning disabilities and autism, and her recent book on health inequalities and social murder. They delve into the systemic failures in care settings, particularly the preventable deaths of individuals with learning disabilities, and the lack of accountability among healthcare professionals. The conversation highlights the importance of advocacy, the role of allies, and the need for clear, inclusive language in disability About our Guest Sara Ryan is a prominent academic and a leading campaigner for the rights and improved care of people with learning disabilities within the NHS, following the preventable death of her son, Connor Sparrowhawk (nicknamed "Laughing Boy" or "LB"), while in the care of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2013. Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast] Tweet lABLEd Podcast [https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast] Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/] Got a comment or Question? Please email us! [labledpodcast@gmail.com] lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me [https://gofund.me/ccc39383]. If you want more exclusive content, sign up for our newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast]. Production Team Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder Guest Booker: Emma Purcell Editor Adam Hull Social Manager: Ella McD ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

fABLEd 13: L.S Lowry's 'The Cripples'

About this Episode Lucy and Alice discuss LS Lowry's painting "The Cripples," which features matchstick figures in an industrial northern English town. Lucy describes the painting, noting 30-35 human figures, including a child in a rudimentary cart-like object. They explore the painting's potential political statement, Lowry's possible Asperger's, and the controversy surrounding the term "cripple." Alice shares her personal comfort with the term and its historical context. They emphasize the importance of art in representing diverse experiences and invite listeners to share their perspectives on the painting. To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk], enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack [https://labledpod.substack.com/]   About the Show & How to Support   Support this Podcast   Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www%20Facebook.com/labledpod]   Tweet lABLEd Podcast [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.twitter.com/labledpod]   Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram [https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.instagram.com/labledpod]   Got a comment or Question? Email us!   lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-amplify-disabled-voices-keep-labled-podcast-thriving?attribution_id=sl:b20020b0-7b2e-4d67-800c-8036e874ce1c&lang=en_GB&ts=1753350330&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_tip&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link]   Production Team   Hosts: Alice Evans and Lucy Wood   Editor: Adam Hull   Music: Maisy Crunden ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.