Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About Disability
A less-than-inspiring exploration of disability from someone who is actually disabled. Heavy on the sarcasm, Bad Attitudes explores the reality of being disabled, how non-disabled people can become better advocates and allies, disability representation in pop culture, and the ways in which disability permeates society. Young or sensitive ears beware. N (always) SFW.
Episodes
132 episodes
Episode 129: Let People Live
The third and final installment of my conversation with Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins! It's also the final episode of 2024. Many thanks to Sharaye and all of you for your support of the podcast.
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Episode 39
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41:48
Episode 128: Drive My Car
Part two of my conversation with Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins. This week, we discuss our school experiences and our (very different) experiences with getting our driver's licenses.
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Episode 38
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47:21
Episode 127: Unhappy Camper
My friend Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins joins me to discuss a defining traumatic incident from our childhood. This episode is Part 1 of our conversation.Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins is a former stay-at-home mom — now a mom to two amazing kitties —...
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Episode 37
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43:24
Episode 126: Child At Heart
Short and to the point this week: Disabled adults are adults. Full stop.
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Episode 36
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7:25
Episode 125: Access on the Interwebs
Some people are (apparently) surprised to learn that accessibility extends to the Internet. Let's talk about accessible web design, and how important internet accessibility is to the disabled community.W3C:
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Episode 35
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10:36
Episode 124: They Won't Know What We Know
How much information does the voting public deserve to know about a political candidate? Is that candidate allowed to retain their privacy? These questions were raised during my recent watching of The West Wing.
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Episode 34
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13:58
Episode 123: Of All The Gin Joints
Of all the places to be inaccessible, how are medical offices at the top of the list?
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Episode 33
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12:42
Episode 122: Words Matter
Some people view social media as a source for finding inspiring and uplifting messages. Sometimes, those messages aren't what they seem.
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Episode 32
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10:28
Episode 121: Whose Side Are You On?
A series of Threads posts had me questioning the way a Paralympian talks about and interacts with other members of the disabled community. Can you be with us if you sound like you're against us?
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Episode 31
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16:56
Episode 120: Para, Can You Hear Me?
Are you watching the Paralympics? I'm...trying. It's harder than it should be. The Paralympics need to be given equal consideration as the Olympics, even if that means spreading them out more.
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Episode 30
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12:14
Episode 119: Balls To The Wallz
While right-wingers' responses to Gus Walz's emotional reaction to his dad's speech at the DNC are ALL problematic, it's especially troubling that they backtracked once they learned he has a disability. Disabled people don't need "extra" protec...
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Episode 29
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12:17
Episode 118: Why Would You Say That?
CW: Suicide and suicidal ideationPeople have said a lot of ableist things to me over the years, and although I've never heard THIS particular gem, personally, it's definitely got to be the MOST ableist thing EVER said.
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Episode 28
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8:41
Episode 117: In Case It Wasn't Clear
In case it wasn't clear, Donald Trump doesn't care about disabled people. Not even the ones he's related to. And, spoiler alert, most other people don't, either.
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Episode 27
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12:49
Episode 116: 24
"We all have the same 24 hours." Nope, false, wrong. Everyone's 24 hours looks different, and requires different things.
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Episode 26
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10:03
Episode 115: It's a Purple Thing
Would you expect something as seemingly simple as finding a hairstylist to be impeded by accessibility issues? Surprise.Register to vote: vote.org
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Episode 25
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9:49
Episode 114: Haters Gonna Hate
Do people really hate the disabled community? Oh, absolutely.Molly Burke podcast episode hereGet your voting questions answered at vot...
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Episode 24
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10:30
Episode 113: A Very Important Episode
Let's take a cursory look at Project 2025 and what the Republicans have in store for us as disabled people in the dark, dystopian future where DJT is president once again.
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Episode 23
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12:07
Episode 112: How The Turns Have Tabled
CW: mentions of gun violence and suicideIt's the THIRD anniversary of Bad Attitudes, and I turned over hosting duties to my friend, Jonathan Bradshaw, who interviewed me! You may remember Jon from our 100th episode, Yes, But Also No.
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Episode 22
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1:02:33
Episode 111: Blind Faith
Churches and other religious institutions are exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Here's why that's BS.
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Episode 21
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9:29
Episode 110 - Neuro Bland
A friend wanted to know why I don't identify as neurodivergent. Here's my answer.
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Episode 20
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8:55
Episode 109: Disaster Area
CW: Reproductive health, mention of suicideMany thanks to my good friend Melanie Weaver for joining me for this week's episode, where we discuss her journey with endometriosis.Melanie's blog:
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Episode 19
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1:01:58
Episode 108: What Is, Ableism?
Recent articles about a Jeopardy champion have left me with a nasty taste of ableism in my mouth.
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Episode 18
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9:30
Episode 107: Shouldna Said That
Saying something stupid isn't just for the ignorant and uneducated among us. Enjoy my most recent shame.
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Episode 17
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7:25
Episode 106: Chair Bound And Down
Despite being outdated and ableist, the term "wheelchair-bound" is still used by a lot of people — including the medical profession. Let's nip that in the bud.
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Episode 16
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7:21
Episode 105: Have Our Backs
Unfortunately, disabled people will often find ourselves in situations where we will not be listened to without the support of a non-disabled ally. It's not fair. Our voices are valid. But this is the unfortunate truth for most marginalized com...
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Episode 15
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11:23