Cripple & Co Productions

Disability After Dark

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This is a podcast that looks at disability stories. it's like sitting down with a really close friend to have real conversations about disability, sexuality and everything else about the disability experience that we don't talk about; the things about being disabled we keep in the dark. The show is hosted by Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza.

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Latest episode

Jun 21, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 096 - Sex Toys, Eggs, Benches and Ableism 27.07.2018

In this episode, I talk about some of the current sex toys on the market for disabled people. I look at the ableist mess that is the "Intimate Rider" product and explore whether I think a Tenga Egg sleeve donated by Come As You Are would actually be accessible for someone like me by opening it live on the air. I also talk more about my new venture to create the first line of sex toys for...

Episode 095 - Sex in a McDonald’s, Autism & Queerness: A Conversation with Morgan 20.07.2018

In this episode, I talk with a listener all the way from the UK, Morgan. We talk about their experiences with autism, sexuality, and queerness. They tell us about sex in a McDonald's, how autism affects their sex drive, autism in dom/sub/daddy relationships and a whole lot more. If you want to follow Morgan, you can do so here: www.twitter.com/kinkyautistic Enjoy!

DISAFTDARK MINI 21 18.07.2018

In this episode, I get an e-mail from an anonymous listener who talks about their journey with gender identity and also discusses a little bit about their dating history as an autistic non-binary person. They also mention the lack of representation of autistic people dating in the media. This was a nice, detailed glimpse into their world, and I was happy to read and discover that this podcast has...

Episode 094 - “Elisa and The Fishman” - A Review of “The Shape of Water” 13.07.2018

In this episode, I review 2018's Best Picture Winner "The Shape of Water". I talk a lot about the ableism in the film, and how the central character (played by a non-disabled actress... ugh) shouldn't necessarily fall in love with a fish man. I share some of my many issues with the film, as well as a few things I could relate to in love that I saw in this. I also share some reviews from...

Episode 093 - Pride While Disabled 06.07.2018

This episode is all about my feelings about Pride when you are disabled. I share some of my experiences in Prides in 2018, and my issues with the organizational exclusion of disability by Pride orgs. I focus in on Pride Toronto and how we can do better. I also talk about some super ableist incidents that happened to disabled people during pride including Stonewall and Flaming Saddles Weho in LA. I...

DISAFTDARK MINI 20 02.07.2018

Wow, it's our 20th disaftdark minisode! In this minisode, I get an e-mail from Jessica, who tells us all about their experiencing dating with a disability; whether they are gay or straight, and their comfortability in simply being alone and feeling complete. It was an awesomely long e-mail, but it resonated with me, and I hope you enjoy! Also, if you have a minisode idea that you want to share, pl...

Episode 092 - Entertainment Tonight Made Me Gay; Which Celebs I Think Aren’t Ableist (and who I wanna fuck) 29.06.2018

In this episode, I share with you that I love pop culture and celebrities along with sex and disability, so I combined these two loves. I talk about the celebs that I think wouldn't be super ableist (and some who might be a little ableist), and who I'd like to fuck. This one was so fun to do... Enjoy!

DISAFTDARK MINI 19 27.06.2018

In this minisode, I get a letter all about poop, sex, and disability. Larry asks me about polyamory and disability, and I let you all know about shitty sexual ableism that I have to deal with. Also, find out about a new venture I am working on. If you have a story/thought/anecdote/ableist experience you wanna share, be sure to send it in for a minisode to disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 091 - Lights, Camera, Cripple 22.06.2018

In this episode, I talk about some of the times that I have been in photo shoots. I share 3 stories about what taking sexy photos as a disabled person is like. I talk about how disabled photography may be viewed by non-disabled people, sex and disability in photos, and more. Enjoy! I have added photos to the Facebook Group for this episode. Like us at Facebook.com/disabilityafterdark

DISAFTDARK MINI 18 20.06.2018

In Minisode 18, I get an e-mail from Spencer who tells us all about his sexy adventures at a Green Day concert in the UK. I get a gentle reminder to watch how I word things, and I'm asked, "what's the difference between hyper-sexualization and asexualization of disabled people." Remember, if you have a story, an anecdote, thought, theory or anything to say on disability that you want inc...

Episode 090 - “Leaning into Discomfort” - A Chat with Rae 15.06.2018

In episode 090, I talk with my friend (and new research assistant for the show), Rae. We talk about their upbringing in Ireland as both queer and disabled, working on their gender identity journey as a disabled person, religion, disability, and sex, flirting with low vision and so much more. This was a great interview and I hope you enjoy it! Remember, if you wanna contribute to a minisode, tell a...

DISAFTDARK MINI 17 13.06.2018

In Minisode 17, I hear from a listener whose partner had a stroke, and the impact that has had on him. I also get a letter from Alice who asks, "How do I work in a residential care setting and talk about sex?" If you have a story, question, an idea for a minisode be sure to send it to disabilityafterdark@gmail.com.

Episode 089 - Silly Things I’ve Done to Make Boys Like Me 08.06.2018

In this episode, I share with you some stories of things I have done to make boys like me, or stuff I did in the pursuit of peen - or both, and some of these things compromised my disability, health and safety. From flying by myself on airplane with a damaged wheelchair to meet a guy who paid no attention to me, to waiting 3 hours on a fall evening for a hook up who didn't show and also catching p...

DISAFTDARK MINI 16 06.06.2018

In Minisode #16, I talk with my friend Claire AH about disability, sexuality and how academia perceives that intersection. She tells us about her experience putting her sexuality and disability into an academic paper, and how academia looks at sex and disability. If you want to send in ideas for a minisode, send an e-mail to disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 088 - Ableist Busting Sex Tech 01.06.2018

In this episode, I look at the way we talk about technology advancements with respect to disability. We love seeing wheelchairs that walk up stairs as ways to fix ableism, but other forms of technology like sex toys treat disabled people like sad, poor people who can't ever get laid. I wanted to change that conversation and so by looking at sex dolls, virtual reality sex consoles and teledildonics...

DISAFTDARK MINI 15 30.05.2018

In minisode 15, we hear from Tea, who highlights ableism around be autistic in the lgbtq+ community, and the effects that has on them. They talk about chronic pain, kink, knife-play, CPAP machines, and I offer them some important advice. Remember, if you want to write in for a minisode, submit your thoughts/questions and anything about disability to disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 087 - A Juicy Interview w/ actor AJ Murray 25.05.2018

In this episode, I talk with actor AJ Murray , about sex, race, disability, acting work, fantasies, surrogacy, relationships, ass massages, and so much more. This interview was jam-packed, but I think it was really important and I hope you enjoy it.

DISAFTDARK MINI 14 23.05.2018

In this minisode, I get e-mails from Aaron and Erin. Aaron tells me about a time when hot disabled sex took on a whole new meaning, and I offer Erin my thoughts on how to make museum culture more accessible. If you have a story/letter/thought about disability that you'd like to share, e-mail our inbox at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 086 - “Sitting is My Specialty” - An Interview w/ “Newly-Minted Disabled Person” Scott Jones 18.05.2018

In this episode, I interview musician/activist Scott Jones about sex and disability. Specifically we talk about his experiences becoming disabled, navigating sex and disability, his new documentary "Love, Scott" and so much more. The word "Cocksultant" is born in this episode. You can follow him on instagram: www.instagram.com/scjns, www.instagram.com/lovescott_film , w...

DISAFTDARK MINI 13 16.05.2018

In Minisode #13, I get some crip confessional e-mails, from a listener who talks about converting to Christianity for a love interest, their mom thinking they had no sexuality b/c they were disabled. They also write their feelings around disabled men getting able-bodied people pregnant and trying to get a vibrator adapted! Enjoy. If you want to write into w/ a minisode letter, send them to disabil...

Episode 085 - DisabilityAfterDark Reviews “The Sessions” 11.05.2018

Hey y'all! In this episode, I review the 2012 movie about sex and disability that won over the world, "The Sessions." I have a lot of feelings about this indie darling that introduced the world to sex, disability and polio! I have an included an essay written by Mark O'Brien, the central figure in this film who works with a sex surrogate to have sex for the very first time. The m...

DISAFTDARK MINI 12 09.05.2018

In this minisode, we get a letter from an anonymous person who tells us about their experience with an older partner, anal beads, and trying to keep their voice "lust-free" when their mom calls in the middle. If YOU have an idea for a minisode, send it to disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 084 - One Year Older; More Crippled and More Queer 04.05.2018

In this episode, I reflect on my past year of sex and disability. I come out with some things I want to share with the audience. I also share with you what scares me as a disabled person, and the kind of sex I want to have as your #1 Queer Cripple as I approach 34. Enjoy!

DISAFTDARK MINI 11 02.05.2018

In this minisode, I get an e-mail from "Pup Ori", who loved Episode 079 about Pup Play and shares with us how this kink has helped him come to terms with his disability. Remember if you want to write in for a minisode, e-mail disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

Episode 083 - Those Times I was a Disabled Douchebag in Bed 27.04.2018

In this episode, I decided that I wanted a record of some of the shitty things I have done as a disabled guy in bed, to show that we can fuck up too, and it isn't always guys saying ableist shit, it's me being an asshole. I wanted to call myself out so that I can grow and NEVER do it again! Enjoy!

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