Planet Capable: An Outside The Box Podcast

The boys have a great conversation with LaQuisha Pompey-Kincannon of The Wheelz Mafia, a group dedicated to the support and advocacy of people with paraplegia. LaQuisha herself is a person with paraplegia as well as a teacher for kids with disabilities! Get ahold of LaQuisha at any of the following links... Wheelz Mafia   https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FJmWz8NX2/ My La'Quisha Pompey-Kincann...

Whether it's something you're born with or something that develops later in life, we're ALL going to be faced with some kind of disability over the course of our lives. Welcome to the Club! Alex, Mike and Lee share some sage wisdom on dealing and thriving when life gets a little more complicated.

Mike, Alex and Lee discuss when choosing to do something that may seen simple, isn't so simple...

Tongue firmly planted in cheek but the guys discuss what it means to be a person with a disability dealing with a season that is not necessarily designed for people with disabilities.

We asked a group of special ed educators on reddit what they thought was important for people with disabilities and their families and supporters to be aware of about life. Some pretty interesting comments from the "special redditors" and our responses. www.ostbwny.com

Welcome to 2026! For our first episode of the new year we're going to get down and dirty as it were and have an all encompassing discussion on disability and sex. We all want it! We all need it! What are we going to do with it? We bring in our friend Shanell Davis and between Mike, Alex, Lee and Shanell we get lots of different viewpoints. This one is longer than usual. To find out more go to:...

The boys talk about the importance of making sure your voice is heard about disability and universal issues, even if voicing your opinion may have unintended consequences. Happy Holidays!

Alex, Mike and Lee talk about trying to understand the inner purpose behind being a person with a disability.

No guest on this one, just a round robin on various topics... This one's all about the importance of hope.

Mike, Alex and Lee meet and talk to Breana Hargrave from Lead716, a local not for profit dedicated to helping people affected by exposure to lead and lead poisoning. It's alot more prevalent than you think. Learn more at www.lead716.org

Mike, Lee and Alex talk real and unedited about what Medicaid means to their lives. We didn't even edit this episode to make sure that Got it in time to hear our perspective and to contact your representative. The link below is how you can find your Rep. https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Mike, Alex and Lee discuss the new trend on social media of content creators using a "down syndrome filter" to give themselves the facial features of individuals with Down Syndrome and the possible implications in the disability advocacy movement and disability community. Content Correction: When referring to P.T. Barnum Alex incorrectly referred to him as "J.P. Barnum". Yeah,...

Deb Kroetsch wasn't officially diagnosed with Autism until the age of 50, but she had already created systems to thrive for years before. Mike, Lee and Alex learn about Deb, her history and how she has learned to thrive on the spectrum.

Mike, Alex and Lee discuss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion both in general and how it may or may not apply to people with disabilities.

Alex, Mike and Lee talk to Mark Mendola from Western New York Superheroes and Cosplayers about their history, what they do and how they foster an inclusive environment that EVERYONE can enjoy and take part in. Find them online at their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wnysac/ or their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wnysuperheroes

This Episode we have a detailed discussion about the Americans With Disabilities Act with head of the Erie County Office for the Disabled Frank Cammarata. Frank is a long time ally and friend.

A bunch of us got together to talk about the experience of differently abled people hiking together and just general inclusion.

In this episode Mike, Lee and Alex talk about Muddy Wheels, getting out and our next adventure at Tifft Nature Preserve.

Alex, Mike and Lee talk about AI from a disability perspective.

In this episode Mike, Gwen and Alex talk about how to deal with discrimination in an effective way.

Alex, Lee and Mike talk about spirituality. What is the purpose of disability? What they believe.

Gwen, Alex, Lee and Mike talk about their experience with the medical system and the importance of educational mock visits.

In this episode Gwen, Alex, Mike and Lee share their candid perspective on people with disabilities in the entertainment industry.

Mike, Alex, Gwen and Lee discuss New Years Resolutions, the importance of having a plan you can stick to and some insights on how to succeed.

This episode explores our thoughts on Accessibility.