The Self Advocate

Alison Klein

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. New Episodes every other week.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Poetry Episode

    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 alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1 hr

  2. 16/12/2025

    Annual Holiday Special 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 alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1 hr

  3. 02/12/2025

    International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025

    This episode is to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is December 3rd. I talk with Monique Neilson from posAbilities for Project EVERYBody Craft Fair for the first interview. More details can be found here: https://www.opendoorgroup.org/events-and-media/news/a-magical-market-experience-awaits-at-project-everybody-inclusive-market-fair-2025. I then talk with Amanda Locktich from Disability Without Poverty about the 2025 Research Symposium, which can be found here: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en. Lastly, I talk with Andrea Cownden and Rianne Svelnis from All Bodies Dance about the score, The Garden, which is on December 6th at the Roundhouse Community Centre at 3pm. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1h 2m

  4. 18/11/2025

    Speculative Fiction Authors

    In this episode, I talk with two prolific speculative fiction authors! In the first interview, I talk with Jes Battis. In the second interview, I talk to none other than Nnedi Okorafor! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com

    1h 9m

  5. 04/11/2025

    National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

    This episode is my contribution to celebrate the National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. I talk with Johnnie Jae in the first interview. In the second interview, I talk with Riley from PotteryWorks in person! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1 hr

  6. 21/10/2025

    October 2025 Events

    In this episode, I highlight two events happening in late October 2025. The first event is the Vancouver Writer's Festival, which is happening October 20th to 26th on Granville Island. I talk with Amanda Leduc, who is speaking on October 22nd. The second event is the Inclusion Art Show, happening October 22nd and 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. I talk with Justine Olah about the expansion of this community art show. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1 hr

  7. 07/10/2025

    Multidisciplinary Musicans

    In this episode, I have three different multidisciplinary musicians! I talk with Goldbard in the first interview, Jozy in the second interview, and Amy Blanding in the third interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    1h 3m

  8. 23/09/2025

    VIFF 2025 Episode

    In this episode, I talk about two films that are highlighted at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 that highlight disability. The first interview, I talk with Sara Wylie, the creator of the film Resistance Meditation. in the second interview, I talk with Reid Davenport, the director of the film, Life After. I also give a special shout out to the All Bodies Dance event, All Bodies Everywhere, celebrating their 10 years in existence. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

    59 min
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About

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. New Episodes every other week.

Information

  • Creator
    Alison Klein
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alison Klein
  • Show Website
    The Self Advocate