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Disability Deep Dive

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Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. Each episode explores issues that matter to disabled people, including accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, and voting. The show also features This Week's Deep Cut, a media pairing that helps listeners engage with each episode's theme. Formerly known as You First, the podcast... more

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For our final episode of Season 3, we interview documentary filmmaker Reid Davenport about his film "Life After," which revisits the 1983 case of Elizabeth Bouvia to examine ongoing d... more

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Keith and Jodi interview Meier Galblum Haigh, Executive Director of Disability Culture Lab, about the summer streetwear collection "We're Still Here: Fashion Against Fascism," shaped ... more

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Hosts Keith and Jodi interview the married writing team behind the pen name Sebastian Grey about their debut novel, "Merry Band of Misfits," a heist story centering disabled character... more

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Hosts Keith and Jodi interview Stephanie Woodward, CEO of Disability EmpowHer Network, an organization run by and for disabled girls and women to build leadership skills and confidenc... more

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Recent Guests

Meier Galblum Haigh
Executive Director of Disability Culture Lab
Disability Culture Lab
Episode: Still Here: Disability Culture, Pride, and Fashion as Resistance with Meier Galblum Haigh
Sebastian Grey
Debut author; writing duo behind Merry Band of Misfits
Bastian House / Indie Press
Episode: Who Gets to Be the Hero? Sebastian Grey on Merry Band of Misfits and the Fight to Center Disabled Characters
Stephanie Woodward
Founder and CEO of Disability EmpowHer Network
Disability EmpowHer Network
Episode: From Protest to EmpowHer: Stephanie Woodward on Mentorship, Power, and Disability Justice
Nila Morton
Disability advocate, content creator, social worker
Independent / DC & Maryland-based practice
Episode: Visible and Unapologetic: Nila Morton on Disability, Desire, and Creator Culture
Mark Miller
Founder and CEO of Inclusion Impact Accessibility, digital accessibility consultant
Inclusion Impact Accessibility
Episode: WCAG Explained: Mark Miller on Digital Accessibility
Jhónelle Bean
Disability advocate and ASL interpreter living with Tourette Syndrome
Disability Rights Texas
Episode: More Than a Moment: Jhónelle Bean on Tourette's, Communities of Color, and Advocacy
Spencer West
Special guest announced for Season Three
Unknown (guest)
Episode: Season Three Trailer
Amber Galloway
ASL interpreter known for making music performances visually expressive
Independent/Artist
Episode: Interpreting the Beat: Making Music Visible with Amber Galloway
Cory Lee
Travel writer, advocate
Curb Free with Cory Lee
Episode: Rolling Across the World: Cory Lee on Adventure, Advocacy, and Access for All

Hosts

Keith Casebonne
Host of Disability Deep Dive; long-standing facilitator of in-depth disability-focused conversations.
Jodi Beckstine
Co-host conducting the interview; steers guest conversations and helps contextualize topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Very insightful! Love the episode about More Than a Mascot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BballCriticRW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Amazing podcast and always share so much important and worthwhile information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bama Burger Lover
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Such a great podcast, I learn so much from it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gratefulforthispodcast
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Such a great show that tackles the topic of disabilities and helps shine a light on this topic. Highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew Zakmin
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, insightful conversations that highlight practical accessibility and real-world impact.
Fans note strong guest selections with a balance of lived experience and expertise.
Audiences appreciate the deep cuts and media analysis that broaden understanding of disability representation.

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Still Here: Disability Culture, Pride, and Fashion as Resistance with Meier Galblum Haigh
Q: What inspired the North Star Vision for the collection?
The team wanted to move from crisis response to a forward-looking vision of liberation shaped by diverse disability experiences, turning conversations into wearable art.
Who Gets to Be the Hero? Sebastian Grey on Merry Band of Misfits and the Fight to Center Disabled Characters
Q: Who gets to be the hero of a story?
The guests argue that disabled characters deserve to be heroes of their own stories, with Vinnie and his crew leading the heist, and that representation should center autonomy, capability, and personal desires rather than viewing disability as a mere obstacle or inspirational device.
Visible and Unapologetic: Nila Morton on Disability, Desire, and Creator Culture
Q: What does the film Patrice the Movie illustrate about the emotional cost of fighting for rights?
The discussion highlights how advocacy, financial stress, and systemic barriers create ongoing strain on individuals and their communities, showing resilience and the importance of community support in sustaining activism.
Visible and Unapologetic: Nila Morton on Disability, Desire, and Creator Culture
Q: How do you respond to people who push back or shame discussions about sex and desirability for disabled people?
She responds with grace, recognizing many are not educated, and chooses to educate or disengage when needed, prioritizing her peace while continuing to model respectful, informed dialogue.
Visible and Unapologetic: Nila Morton on Disability, Desire, and Creator Culture
Q: When did you start noticing these assumptions and what made you decide to challenge them?
Nila describes early Twitter experiences where her private life became a political topic; pushback built a resolve to educate and empower others by sharing experiences with desire, accessibility, and autonomy, turning personal moments into teaching points.

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A bi-weekly interview show focused on disability—covering accessibility, rights, identity, representation, and culture. Episodes blend personal narratives with expert insight from guests across advocacy, technology, travel, music, and media, often pairing a Deep Cut media moment to contextualize the theme. Notable throughlines include practical accessibility guidance, intersectionality, and authentic storytelling by disabled creators, with episodes frequently featuring guests who drive systemic change, from policy to culture. The format seems to emphasize actionable takeaways for organizations, brands, and researchers, while spotlighting voices that push for interdependent, joyful communities and inclusive media representation.

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Recent guests on Disability Deep Dive include:

1. Meier Galblum Haigh
2. Sebastian Grey
3. Stephanie Woodward
4. Nila Morton
5. Mark Miller
6. Jhónelle Bean
7. Spencer West
8. Amber Galloway

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