rob tierney

Life through a prism

Hello my name is Rob thanks for taking the time to find me and to listen to the podcast. I am from Australia 55 years old gay and disabled I live in a place called Launceston in a state called Tasmania. In this podcast we take a cup of disability news, a cup of lgbtqia+ a dash of pop culture, technology and shake it all together and see how it comes out of the oven. I hope your time we spend together is a sharing and learning experience for us both. Lets have a conversation. If you want to reach out at lifethroughaprismpodcast2026@gmail.com the podcast is also on Apple ,YouTube.

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rob tierney

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Nejnovější epizoda

14. lis 2026

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Episode 159- Disability- Will one day disabled astronauts reach for the stars? 30.07.2026

in todays episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space? Written by ZoeElisabeth Swann Baillie Research Associate in Humanity and Space, University of Leicester https://theconversation.com/what-if-disabled-astronauts-are-just-better-suited-to-space-287222

Episode 158- Pop Culture- God of War Laufey star says "its ok if it is not your cup of tea" 28.07.2026

In this episode we take a look at an article from that park place.com.com the article is entitled Deborah Ann Woll Responds to God of War Laufey Controversy “It’s Okay if It’s Not Your Cup of Tea” Written by Alex Gherzo dated July 16th, 2026. https://geeksandgamers.com/deborah-ann-woll-responds-to-god-of-war-laufey-controversy-its-okay-if-its-not-your-cup-of-tea/

Episode 157- Pop Culture- Wolverine trailer flooded with comments on end of the physical disc 26.07.2026

in today’s episode we are looking at pop culture. The article is from that park place.com entitled New PlayStation Wolverine Trailer Flooded with Angry Comments About Sony Ending Physical Game Sales written by Trevor Denning dated July20th, 2026. https://thatparkplace.com/new-playstation-wolverine-trailer-flooded-with-angry-comments-about-sony-ending-physical-game-sales/

Episode 156- Disability- Uber backs down withdrawing $5 "disability tax" 23.07.2026

In episode 154 we looked at an article regarding uber introducing a $5 disability tax. The disability community has had a victory the article is from abc.net.au entitled Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for Assist users afteroutcry . By national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/uber-bac...

Episode 155- Pop Culture -Rumour Avengers Doomsday editing is difficult. 21.07.2026

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture in episode 153 we took a look at an article which talked about maybe plot leaks for the upcoming avenger’s doomsday movie today we take a look at a follow up article from that park place.com entitled RUMOR: Avengers: Doomsday is Facing Major Problems — Film is a Complete “Mess” After Shooting Without a Finished Script written by Marvin Montenaro...

Episode 154- Disability -Uber penalises disability community with "disability tax" 16.07.2026

in this episode we are going to look at the category of disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Uber accused of imposing unfair 'disability tax' after $5 hike for Assist users By national disability affairs reporter   NasCampanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd dated Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Episode 153-Pop Culture-Avengers Doomsday leaked plot resurfaces could it be real? 14.07.2026

in this episode we will take a look at pop culture in regardto the upcoming Avengers Doomsday the article is from that park place.com entitled Avengers Doomsday Plot Leak Hits the Internet as Insiders Claim It’s the Real Deal. Dated 3rd July 2026 written by Marvin Montenaro. https://thatparkplace.com/avengers-doomsday-plot-leak-hits-the-internet-as-insiders-claim-its-the-real-deal/

Episode 152- Pop Culture -PlayStation Jan 2028 no more new physical releases 09.07.2026

We are going to look at the downfall of physical media with an article from that park place.com entitled PlayStation Officially Kills Off Physical Games Beginning in 2028 as Sony Goes Fully Digital July 1, 2026 by Marvin Montanaro. https://thatparkplace.com/playstation-officially-kills-off-physical-games-beginning-in-2028/

Episode 151-Pop Culture GTA6 Early access is a scam 06.07.2026

Todays article is in the pop culture category and the article comes from Malwarebytes.com entitled GTA 6 early access is nothing but a scam by Stefan Dasic  June23, 2026 https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intel/2026/06/gta-6-early-access-is-nothing-but-a-scam ?

Episode 150-LGBTQIA+ Australia's Stonewall moment 02.07.2026

WARNING this article we are going to look at today has references to homophobia and police brutality and maybe triggering for some listeners. It comes from abc.net.au entitled retracing the steps of the first mardi gras By Alex Palmer, Paul Donoghue and Mon Schafter dated Thursday 23rd Feburary 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-23/retracing-the-steps-of-the-first-mardi-gras-in-sydney-1978/...

Episode 149- Disability-Substandard Healthcare for the Intellectual Disability community 29.06.2026

we are going to look at an article regarding disability from abc.net.au entitled People with intellectual disability continue to receive substandard healthcare as program to train doctors risks closure By national disability affairs reporter NasCampanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd dated Wednesday 3rd June 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/intellectual-disability...

Episode 148- Pop Culture- X-men-men=Woke Wolverine Game??? 25.06.2026

the article is from that park place .com entitled Insomniac Removes “Men” from X-Men Name in Wolverine Game After Reported Sweet Baby Inc. Involvement by Marvin Montenaro dated June 5th 2026 https://thatparkplace.com/insomniac-removes-men-from-x-men-name-in-wolverine-game-after-reported-sweet-baby-inc-involvement/

Episode 147- Disability- Australian Mateship Personified 22.06.2026

in this episode we are going to look at Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Two mates, one chair: How Fletcher and Lachie create their own kind of accessible travel By David Marchese and Angel Parsons dated 13th June 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/two-mates-one-chair-paraplegia-wheelchair-accessible-travel/106791490

Episode 146-Pop Culture -Masters of the universe who has the powwweeerrr? 20.06.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at a review of masters of the universe , I've seen the movie so ill give an occasional thought as we go along the article is from that park place.com written by Carrow Brown dated 8th June 2026. https://thatparkplace.com/review-masters-of-the-universe-is-man-hating-fanfiction-that-thinks-its-clever/

Episode 145- Drones and Disability- Australian man pioneers app to use head movement to fly drones 16.06.2026

in this episode we are going to look at drones and disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Queensland man pioneers app to fly drones using head movements written by Jessica Ross dated 12th May 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/queensland-man-pioneers-hands-free-drone-use/106644446

Episode 144-Pop Culture- Kratos God of War you can sit this one out 14.06.2026

what do you do when you have a successful video game franchise what do you do to continue its popularity you bait and switch and hope no ones notice . The article is from that park place .com entitled PlayStation Benches Kratos — His Wife Faye Takes Over as Main Character in ‘God of War Laufey’ written by Marvin Montenaro dated June 3rd, 2026. https://thatparkplace.com/playstation-benches-kratos-h...

Episode 143 Disability-Clare Reilly becomes first person to complete 1,000km Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair 08.06.2026

in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Clare Reilly becomes first person to complete 1,000km Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair written by Eliza Kavanagh, Paul Cook and Andrew Chounding dated 5th May 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/first-person-to-complete-munda-biddi-trail-in-a-wheelchair/106629986 I would just like to ask if you ha...

Episode 142-Pop Culture- Jon Favreau not sure why the Mandalorian and Grogu needed to be a movie 02.06.2026

the article we are going to look at is from geeks and gamers.com entitled Jon Favreau Admits He’s ‘Not Sure’ Why Lucasfilm Decided to Make a ‘Mandalorian’ Movie. Written by Marvin Montenaro dated May 19th,2026 https://geeksandgamers.com/jon-favreau-admits-hes-not-sure-why-lucasfilm-decided-to-make-a-mandalorian-movie/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free con...

Episode 141 - Disability - Kayla - Final Episode in series with Merran Thurley and her 50+ years with guide dogs 31.05.2026

In this episode we meet Kayla the last in this series with Merran Thurley. I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content for you and it helps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Tillnext time take care and bye for now. https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Episode 140-LGBTQIA+ IDAHOBIT bullying 31.05.2026

the article comes from qnews.com.au entitled 16-year-old Rainbow Shoelace founder and author targeted online for supporting IDAHOBIT. Written by Dan Acuri dated 18th May 2026. https://qnews.com.au/rainbow-shoelace-founder-and-author-targeted-online-for-supporting-idahobit/?

Episode 139 -Pop Culture- my attempt to review the Mandalorain (meh) and Grogu movie 26.05.2026

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you this little podcast has reached 1000 downloads/listens I am very grateful and hope you will stick around. In this episode Ii have a go at reviewing the mandalorian and grogu movie or more like the mehdalorian and grogu movie.

Episode 138- Disability- Australian Teenager with disability sues Australian Government . 24.05.2026

In this episode we will take a look at the category of Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Teen with disability sues Australian government over treatment during Vanuatu quake. By the Specialist Reporting Team's Evan Young and national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella dated 5th May 2026https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/government-sued-by-teen-disability-after-vanu...

Episode 137- Pop Culture- Dwayne "the rock" Johnson "skirts "around masculinity a second time 19.05.2026

This episode we look at Pop Culture with an article from geeks and gamers.com entitled The Rock Claims The “MostMasculine Men” Wear a Skirt While Sporting One at Met Gala written by Marvin Montenaro dated May 5th, 2026. https://geeksandgamers.com/the-rock-claims-the-most-masculine-men-wear-a-skirt-while-sporting-one-at-met-gala/  

Episode 136- What the.....-No BUTTS about it 17.05.2026

the article in this episode is from the guardian.com entitled No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack by Caitlyn Cassidy dated 11th May 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/woolworths-worker-plumbers-crack-case-thrown-out-ntwnfb I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create co...

Episode 135- PoP Culture- Masculinity would you please step aside 12.05.2026

In this episode we are going to look at what Dwayne the Rock Johnson has to say about his take on masculinity on the way to the debut of the live action Disney movie moana. The article comes from that park place.com written by Marvin Montenaro entitled Dwayne "The Rock’ Johnson Claims ‘Real Masculinity’ is Empowering ‘Warrior’ Women dated 17th April 2026. https://thatparkplace.com/dwayne-the-...

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