The Madcast

Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen
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The Madcast

The Madcast is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, academia, and everything in between. From interviewing academics working towards disability justice  to reviewing media portrayals of disability, the Madcast covers a wide range of topics for folks to tune into bimonthly (twice a month). Enjoy! The podcast is hosted by the UC Berkeley Disability Lab and recorded at the Ethnic Studies Changemaker Studio at Cal.UC Berkeley Disability Lab Linktree: https://linktr.ee/calradmadlabMadcast Patreon:patreon.com/user?u=105877910The Madcast © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, Trisha Nguyen is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International 

Episodes

  1. APR 27

    Episode 6: Disability 101 - What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

    Welcome back to this week's episode of the Madcast! On this week's episode, Hosts El and Lyn are bringing on two very special guests, Harry and G, to discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This episode we'll be discussing: What is OCD as both a diagnosis and as a lived experience? How do media representations of OCD perpetuate harm and misrepresentation for those with OCD? and- Wait, acrylic nails can help with some of my OCD behaviors?!?!Tune in to see all these questions answere...

    50 min

  2. APR 15

    Episode 5: Disability 101 - What is Academic Ableism?

    Welcome back to this week's episode of the Madcast! This week, Hosts Nate and El are trying out a new segment for the pod, "Disability 101." The segment will focus on one key disability concept, term, experience, and community folks may be unfamiliar and give a "101," or introductory explanation, on that concept/term/experience/community. Moving onto today's episode, we'll be answering the question, what actually IS academic ableism? What does it look like in post-secondary education? An...

    39 min

  3. MAR 29

    Episode 4: Shakespeare Bot w/ J Bui

    On this week’s episode of the Madcast, Hosts Nate and El are joined by J Bui (They/them) to discuss a fascinating new project from the UC Berkeley Disability Lab: Shakespeare Bot. Join us as we discuss ethical issues surrounding Chat GPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM counter softwares, and the policing of normative writing at the expense of Neurodivergent students. It’s not an episode to miss!Transcript: HereIf you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out ou...

    44 min

  4. MAR 16

    Episode 3: CODA and d/Deaf Representation

    Coming back from our winter hiatus, we’re back with another exciting episode of the our newly rebranded podcast, the Madcast.This week, hosts Nate and El are discussing the award winning film CODA (2021). Tune in for an exciting conversation about disability representation in Hollywood, media depictions of d/Deaf folk and the Deaf community, what it’s like being stuck between two worlds, and so much more!Note: See episode transcript hereIf you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out...

    44 min

  5. 12/16/2023

    Episode 2: Exploring Disability, Academia, and Climate Change

    Hosts: Nathan Tilton, El, TrishaGuest: Maddie Taylor (They/Them)Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the intersections of disability studies, environmental justice, and the unique challenges within academia. Our guest, Maddie Taylor, a second-year PhD student, shares their journey and insights.Link to Transcripthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1pfys0IMYqtxrc6zEBYmCWgM_fe8OmxUXz0HjSPxmOwc/edit?usp=sharingIf you want to support us here on the Madcast, check out our Patreon!If you w...

    40 min

  6. 12/01/2023

    Episode 1: Academic Ableism & The Disabled Grad Student Experience w/ Andy King

    Welcome! This is the first episode of our brand new show the Mad Reshuffle: Access Berkeley Radcast (Madcast for short) hosted by the UC Berkley Disability Lab. Today's episode, were interviewing Andy King, a 2nd year Phd student at Cal studying English and a disability representative in the Cal Graduate Assembly, on his unique experiences as a disabled individual currently navigating through academia as both an employee and student of UC Berkeley. In a compelling episode of RAD Mad Resh...

    46 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

The Madcast is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, academia, and everything in between. From interviewing academics working towards disability justice  to reviewing media portrayals of disability, the Madcast covers a wide range of topics for folks to tune into bimonthly (twice a month). Enjoy! The podcast is hosted by the UC Berkeley Disability Lab and recorded at the Ethnic Studies Changemaker Studio at Cal.UC Berkeley Disability Lab Linktree: https://linktr.ee/calradmadlabMadcast Patreon:patreon.com/user?u=105877910The Madcast © 2023 by Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, Trisha Nguyen is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International 

Information

  • Creator
    Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, & Trisha Nguyen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Madcast
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    The Madcast

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