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Crip Culture

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Crip Culture celebrates disability arts, culture and creativity. It's hosted by Fiona Murphy and Rosie Putland, produced and mixed by Honor Marino and supported by Print Radio Tasmania.

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Do disabled people have to write about disability? 06.12.2025 15:32

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to crime writer Ashley Kalagain Blunt. Ashley tells us about the reality of being a bestselling author whilst navigating chronic illness. And we hear an excerpt of Janelle McMillan's book 'Rafting – A Wheelchair Won't Stop Us!' Transcript This podcast is proudly supported by Arts Tasma...

What is it like going on a book tour as a disabled author? 06.12.2025 28:07

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to authors Carly Findlay and Gayle Kennedy. Carly tells us about the process of making a book tour accessible. Gayle shares her experiences of being denied access and inclusion. Transcript This podcast is proudly supported by Arts Tasmania and Print Radio Tasmania. Follow us on Instagram...

Is it getting easier to build and sustain a writing career if you're disabled? 06.12.2025 29:58

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to journalist Matilda Boseley and author Olivia Muscat. Matilda tells us how audio books and text to speech technology have become tools for work, pleasure and survival. Olivia shares how she decides what creative projects to work on. Transcript This podcast is proudly supported by Arts...

What does a sensitivity reader do? 06.12.2025 32:48

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to Kay Kerr and Beau Windon. Kay tells us about her experience of using authenticity readers during the book writing process. Beau shares his trick for instantly creating trust and connection when teaching writing workshops. Transcript This podcast is proudly supported by Arts Tasmania a...

What does accessibility actually look like in the publishing industry? 06.12.2025 31:17

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to author Kylie Maslen and poet Esther Ottaway. Esther tells us about working with 23 disabled writers to create the poetry anthology, Raging Grace. Kylie shares what it is like to write and edit a book on a tight deadline. Transcript This podcast is proudly supported by Arts Tasmania an...

Is it risky being an openly disabled author? 06.12.2025 19:36

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk to author Micheline Lee and poet Andy Jackson. Micheline tells us why she didn't disclose her disability during the promotion of her first book. Andy shares the story about a night at a Brunswick pub that completely changed his writing career. Transcript This podcast is proudly supported...

Where are all the disabled authors? 05.12.2025 21:30

Crip Culture is hosted by Rosie Putland and Fiona Murphy, our producer is Honor Marino. In this episode we talk about how we made an accessible podcast and the story behind our name. Our guests are Laura Pettenuzzo and Dr Scott Avery. Laura shares what crip time looks for a freelance writer. Dr Scott talks about when he unexpectedly discovered that he had written a book. We ask both of them about...

INTRODUCING Crip Culture 28.11.2025 1:52

Crip Culture is a disability-led podcast, hosted by award-winning writer Fiona Murphy and disability advocate/influencer Rosie Putland. Crip Culture shines a light on disability arts from publishing, film, TV, visual arts and beyond. Season one explores the publishing industry: What is it like being a disabled author or editor? Is the industry welcoming? Or are there still barriers? This podcast i...