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DisTopia looks at disability, art, and culture from the inside out. A production of DisArt, this podcast is invested in raising the voice, visibility, and value of Disabled people through interviews and episodes with past and present trend makers within the world of Disability culture.

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Episode 12: ArtPrize 9, Part 1 15.03.2019 20:24

In this first episode of DIStopia's ArtPrize 9 series, DisArt co-directors Chris Smit and Jill Vyn offer reflections of the independent films It Ain't Over and Dina (pronounced "Deena") from Wednesday evening's ArtPrize on-screen event that was held at the Ladies Literary Club.

Episode 11: The Death of Jerry Lewis 15.03.2019 58:06

DIStopia cohosts Jill Vyn and Christopher Smit explore the complicated reactions to the recent death of Telethon Maven, Jerry Lewis. Guests include Smit's mother, former board of directors for the Chicagoland Chapter of the MDA and co-founder of Jerry's Orphans, activist Mike Ervin.

Episode 10: Riva Lehrer 15.03.2019 58:48

Join host Christopher Smit for an in-depth conversation with the influential Disability Artist Riva Lehrer.

Episode 9: Stand-up Comic Samuel Comroe 15.03.2019 33:56

Join host Christopher Smit for hilarious conversation with Stand-up Comedian Samuel Comroe who will be featured at Laugh Fest 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Episode 8: Art Basel, Live from Miami, Part 2 15.03.2019 57:29

Join host Christopher Smit for a live broadcast from Miami Beach at the world-renowned Art Basel Contemporary Art Fair. In this episode Lisa Van Arragon, DisArt Curator audio describes the gigantic beachfront tent of the Untitled Art exhibition on Ocean Drive, and Smit talks to the visual artist Claudia Hart about her unique approach to the body.

Episode 7: Art Basel, Live from Miami, Part 1 15.03.2019 53:37

Join host Christopher Smit for a live broadcast from Miami Beach at the world-renowned Art Basel Contemporary Art Fair. Partnering with artists Alois Kronschlaeger and Paul Amenta, DisArt has helped bring "Hybrid Structures: Miami Folly" to the Untitled Art exhibition, and discusses this process live, on the actual structure.

Episode 6: The Wheelchair Episode 15.03.2019 1:07:33

Join host Christopher Smit for this historical, political, and personal investigation of the wheelchair as a "disability object." Lawrence Carter Long interviews wheelchair historian Penny Wolfson, Smit interviews Curator of History and Medicine for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Katherine Ott, and we hear from a listener about the difficult task of getting a new wheelchair.

Episode 5: Big Ramps & Fashion 15.03.2019 1:17:31

Join host Christopher Smit for a discussion with artists Alois Kronschlaeger and Paul Amenta about their access centered installation Hybrid Structures, a 300 linear feet, 20 feet high ramp that is also an artwork entry for the global art competition ArtPrize. Smit also talks to Grace Teo, former executive director of Open Style Lab about her involvement in Elevate: A DisArt Fashion Show which wil...

Episode 4: Susan Nussbaum 15.03.2019 59:19

Join host Christopher Smit for an intimate conversation with award-winning author and activist Susan Nussbaum.

Episode 3: Me Before You 15.03.2019 1:01:08

Join host Christopher Smit for an explanation of the recently released, controversial film Me Before You. Tune in to hear a conversation with actor and activist Liz Carr who helped organize a red carpet protest at the London premiere of the film as well as an intimate conversation about disability, marriage, and relationships.

Episode 2: Gaelynn Lea 15.03.2019 47:44

Join host Christopher Smit as he interviews artist and musician Gaelynn Lea who recently won NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Competition.

Episode 1: Mike Ervin 15.03.2019 55:55

Join host Christopher Smit for the first episode of the DIStopia Podcast. His guest is activist and writer Mike Ervin who has been a leader in the disability civil rights movement since the 1980s.