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Disability Podcasts

Podcasts by and for disabled people covering news, culture, storytelling, advocacy, humor, and specific disability communities. This list centers disabled hosts and authentic perspectives.

About This List

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This list prioritizes podcasts hosted by disabled people about disability experiences. It’s always growing—suggest additions via How to Contribute.

Labels used below (after an entry):

  • Disabled host — hosted by disabled person(s)
  • International — non-US / international focus
  • Essential — essential listening

Contents

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Essential Listening

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Start here for foundational disability podcasts.

  • Disability Visibility Podcast – Alice Wong. Conversations with disabled writers, artists, activists, and community members. Wong’s interviews center disability culture, justice, and lived experience. Essential listening from one of the most influential voices in contemporary disability advocacy. Disabled host, Essential.

  • The Disability After Dark Podcast – Andrew Gurza. Frank conversations about sex, dating, and relationships as a disabled person. Gurza (who has cerebral palsy) breaks taboos around disability and sexuality with humor and honesty. Disabled host, Essential.

  • Crippled: A Podcast – Hosted by disabled activists discussing disability justice, ableism, and intersectionality. Raw, political, unapologetic. Disabled host, Essential.

  • The Accessible Stall – Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian. Two disabled friends discuss disability news, culture, and their own experiences with wit and insight. Accessible entry point for people new to disability discourse. Disabled host, Essential.

News & Current Events

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  • Disability Visibility Podcast – Alice Wong. [See Essential Listening] Disabled host.

  • The Accessible Stall – Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian. [See Essential Listening] Disabled host.

  • Disability News Service Podcast (UK) – John Pring. News coverage of disability policy, rights, and issues in the United Kingdom. Disabled host, International.

  • Disability Matters – Joyce Bender. Long-running podcast on disability employment, policy, and advocacy. Disabled host.

  • Disability Rap – Advocacy and news from a disability rights perspective. Disabled host.

Culture & Storytelling

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  • Disability Visibility Podcast – Alice Wong. [See Essential Listening] Disabled host, Essential.

  • The Disability Experience – Personal stories from disabled people across different disabilities and life experiences. Disabled host.

  • Disability Diaries – First-person narratives exploring daily life with disability. Disabled host.

  • Criptiques – Conversations about disability culture and the disability experience. Tied to the Criptiques anthology. Disabled host.

  • This Is Not What I Ordered – Stories of chronic illness, disability, and finding meaning in unexpected circumstances. Disabled host.

Advocacy & Activism

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  • Crippled: A Podcast – [See Essential Listening] Disabled host, Essential.

  • Disability Visibility Podcast – Alice Wong. [See Essential Listening] Disabled host.

  • Disability Rights Today – Interviews with disability rights advocates and organizers. Disabled host.

  • Crip Camp: The Podcast – Companion to the documentary, exploring disability rights history and activism. Disabled host.

  • Disability Revolution – Conversations on systemic change and disability justice. Disabled host.

Chronic Illness & Pain

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  • No End in Sight – Brianne Benness. In-depth interviews with people living with chronic illness. Explores the messy, non-linear reality of chronic illness life—diagnosis journeys, medical gaslighting, pacing, and community. Disabled host.

  • This Is Not What I Ordered – Stories of chronic illness and unexpected life paths. Disabled host.

  • Chronic Illness Podcast – Conversations about living with chronic conditions. Disabled host.

  • Spoonie Radio – By and for the spoonie community (people with chronic illness who identify with Spoon Theory). Disabled host.

  • Chronically Healing – Interviews and discussions on chronic illness management and advocacy. Disabled host.

  • Sick Boy – Canadian podcast featuring honest, humorous conversations about illness and disability. Disabled host, International.

Mental Health & Psychiatric Disability

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  • The Hilarious World of Depression – John Moe. Comedians and public figures discuss depression and mental health with humor and honesty. Destigmatizing conversations. Disabled host.

  • Terrible, Thanks for Asking – Nora McInerny. Honest conversations about grief, loss, and difficult life experiences including mental health challenges. Disabled host.

  • Mad in America – Critical perspectives on psychiatry and mental health systems. Explores alternatives to mainstream psychiatric treatment. Disabled host.

  • The Mental Illness Happy Hour – Paul Gilmartin. Long-form interviews exploring mental health, trauma, and recovery. Disabled host.

  • Depresh Mode – John Moe (successor to Hilarious World of Depression). Continues conversations about mental health. Disabled host.

Neurodivergence

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Autism

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  • The Autism Helper Podcast – Practical strategies and discussions for autistic people and those who support them. Disabled host.

  • Autistic AF – Autistic adults discussing autistic life, unmasking, and community. Disabled host.

  • 1800 Seconds on Autism – Robyn Steward and Jamie Knight (UK). Autistic hosts explore autism topics. Disabled host, International.

  • Spectrumly Speaking – Women on the autism spectrum discussing their experiences. Disabled host.

  • The Neurodivergent Woman – Michelle Livock (Australia). Explores late diagnosis, ADHD, autism, and women’s experiences. Disabled host, International.

ADHD

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  • ADHD Rewired – Eric Tivers. Practical strategies for adults with ADHD. Disabled host.

  • Hacking Your ADHD – William Curb. Tips and strategies from an ADHD perspective. Disabled host.

  • ADHD for Smart Ass Women – Tracy Otsuka. ADHD in women, late diagnosis, and thriving with ADHD. Disabled host.

  • Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast – Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright. Coaching perspective on ADHD management. Disabled host.

  • The Neurodivergent Woman – Michelle Livock. [See Autism section] Disabled host, International.

Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities

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  • Dyslexia Quest – Discussions on dyslexia, education, and advocacy. Disabled host.

  • LD Podcast – Learning disability perspectives and resources. Disabled host.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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  • Deaf Culture Podcast – Explorations of Deaf culture, history, and community. Disabled host.

  • The Deaf Pod – Conversations on Deaf life and issues. Disabled host.

  • Hearing Loss LIVE! – Julia and Chelle. Living with hearing loss, communication strategies, advocacy. Disabled host.

  • All Ears at Child’s Voice – Families navigating childhood hearing loss. Disabled host.

Note: Many Deaf community discussions happen in video format (YouTube, vlogs) due to visual language. See YouTube Channels for more.

Blind & Low Vision

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  • Blind Abilities – Conversations with blind and visually impaired people about technology, travel, careers, and daily life. Disabled host.

  • Eyes on Success – Interviews with successful blind and visually impaired people. Disabled host.

  • Talking Blind – Discussions on blind life, technology, and culture. Disabled host.

  • The Blind Side Podcast – Perspectives from the blind community. Disabled host.

  • Double Tap (Canada) – Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Blind tech reviewers discuss accessibility. Disabled host, International.

Physical Disability & Mobility

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  • The Disability After Dark Podcast – Andrew Gurza. [See Essential Listening] Disabled host, Essential.

  • Push Living Podcast – Perspectives on spinal cord injury and wheelchair life. Disabled host.

  • Wheeling Forward – Conversations with wheelchair users about life, travel, and experiences. Disabled host.

  • Life on Wheels – Stories and discussions from the wheelchair community. Disabled host.

  • The SCI Podcast – Spinal cord injury community conversations. Disabled host.

Parenting & Family

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  • The Lucky Few Podcast – Heather Avis. Parenting children with Down syndrome and disability. Disabled host.

  • Parenting with Disability – Disabled parents sharing experiences and strategies. Disabled host.

  • Special Fathers Network – Fathers of children with disabilities. Disabled host.

  • Embrace Autism – Parenting autistic children from an acceptance-based perspective. Disabled host.

Comedy & Entertainment

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  • Disability After Dark – Andrew Gurza. [See Essential Listening] Humor and honest talk about disability and sexuality. Disabled host.

  • The Disabled List – Comedy and disability culture conversations. Disabled host.

  • CripTalk – Casual, funny conversations about disabled life. Disabled host.

Professional & Career

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  • Disability Matters – Joyce Bender. Disability employment and workplace inclusion. Disabled host.

  • Lead the Way with Disability – Leadership and career development for disabled professionals. Disabled host.

  • Diversability Podcast – Tiffany Yu. Disability in professional and business contexts. Disabled host.

Academic & Research

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  • Mad in America – Critical psychiatry and mental health research perspectives. Disabled host.

  • Disability Studies Quarterly Podcast – Academic disability studies discussions. Disabled host.

  • DisCo Podcast – Disability studies and culture in academia. Disabled host.

By Region

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United States

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Most podcasts on this list are US-based. Highlighted US-focused shows:

  • Disability Visibility Podcast – Alice Wong
  • The Accessible Stall – Ladau & Khachadurian
  • Disability After Dark – Andrew Gurza

United Kingdom

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  • Disability News Service Podcast – John Pring. UK disability news and policy. International.

  • 1800 Seconds on Autism – Robyn Steward and Jamie Knight. International.

  • Ouch! – BBC podcast on disability life and culture. (Note: BBC production, not always disabled-led) International.

  • The Disability Download – Scope UK’s podcast on disability issues. International.

Canada

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  • Sick Boy – Honest conversations about illness and disability. International.

  • Double Tap – Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Blind tech accessibility. International.

Australia

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  • The Neurodivergent Woman – Michelle Livock. International.

  • Reasonable Adjustments – Australian disability advocacy podcast. International.

  • The Disability Royal Commission Podcast – Coverage of Australia’s Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Disabled People. International.

International

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  • Disability Debrief – Global disability rights news and analysis. International.

Inactive but Worth the Archive

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These podcasts are no longer producing new episodes but have valuable archives:

  • StoryCorps Disability Initiative – Oral histories from disabled people and families.

  • Pushing Limits – KPFA disability rights radio show archives.

  • The Noncompliant Podcast – Disability justice perspectives.

How to Listen Accessibly

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Transcripts: Many disability podcasts provide transcripts. When choosing between similar shows, prioritize those with transcripts for accessibility.

Podcast apps with accessibility features:

  • Apple Podcasts: VoiceOver compatible
  • Overcast: Smart Speed, Voice Boost
  • Pocket Casts: Good accessibility features

Request transcripts: If a podcast you love doesn’t offer transcripts, consider requesting them. Many disabled podcasters want to provide them but need resources.

Contributing

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To suggest additions:

  1. Prioritize disabled hosts (not just disability topics)
  2. Note who hosts and their disability connection
  3. Include RSS feed or website if possible
  4. Note if transcripts available

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