rob tierney

Life through a prism

Society EN ↓ 148 episodes

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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Society

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 127 - Pop Culture- Bowser represents toxic masculinity...what the?????? 14.04.2026

The article we are going to look at is from Geeks and Gamers.com entitled Grace Randolph LOSES IT Over Mario Galaxy Movie, Claims Bowser Represents The “ToxicManosphere” written by Marvin Montanaro dated April 1st, 2026. https://geeksandgamers.com/grace-randolph-loses-it-over-mario-galaxy-movie-claims-bowser-represents-the-toxic-manosphere/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast...

Episode 126- Disability- Merran Thurley's 50+ years using guide dogs 11.04.2026

In this episode we continue our series with Merran Thurley and her 50+ years of using guide dogs . In this episode we will meet Leo and Ida. 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 ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till...

Episode 125- Pop Culture- James Dean the man who would not have a hand tied behind his back 08.04.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from gayety.com entitled Was James Dean Gay? The Romantic And Sexual Past Of The Timeless Icon, dated 27th April 2022. https://gayety.com/was-james-dean-gay-sexuality-romantic-life ?

Episode 124 - PoP Culture-James Bond, shaken, stirred and maybe watered down 05.04.2026

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture from an article from thatparkplace.com entitled New James Bond Game 007 First Light Promises “Modern Values” — Claims “Old School Bond” Would be “Tone Deaf” Today written by Trevor Denning dated 30th December 2025. https://thatparkplace.com/james-bond-will-have-modern-values/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the...

Episode 123 - Disability- A dog's life on Moolooloo station 31.03.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Tarina Warren has been legally blind since she was 16, now a seeing eye dog is helping her navigate life on Moolooloo Station By  Narelle Graham  and  Ashleigh Bagshaw dated Wed 24 Dec 2025 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-24/seeing-eye-dog-helping-on-outback-south-australian-sheep-station/106119816 ? I would jus...

Episode 122- Pop Culture -Please hire the best person for the role 29.03.2026

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture and an article from attitude.co.uk entitled Joanna Lumley argues straight actors should be able to play queer roles: ‘What’s the point of acting?’ dated September 1st 2025 by Aaron Sugg. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/joanna-lumley-straight-actors-should-play-queer-roles-493266/? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and e...

Episode 121- LGBTQIA+- Queer Aussies finding community with Ice Hockey 24.03.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article fromqnews.com.au entitled -Queer joy in ice hockey isn’t just for tv, it’s happening right here in Australia written by Dan Arcuri dated 23rdDecember 2025. https://qnews.com.au/queer-joy-in-ice-hockey-isnt-just-for-tv-its-happening-right-here-in-australia/ ? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free conten...

Episode 120-Disability- Supermarket Security v Disability Access 17.03.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from conversation.com entitled. How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with disabilities and kids by Paul Harpur and Lisa Stafford. Published: December 16, 2025 https://theconversation.com/how-stores-fighting-thieves-risk-putting-off-shoppers-with-disabilities-and-kids-271397 ? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed thi...

Episode 119-LGBTQIA+ should Pride Round and Pride Game be trademarked? 15.03.2026

In this episode we will look at whether Pride Round and Pride Game should be trademarked. https://qnews.com.au/exclusive-inside-the-secret-battle-over-trademarking-pride-rounds/? 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...

Episode 118- Disability- Sir you will have to leave the premisses 10.03.2026

In this episode we are going to look at disability through an article from yahoo news entitled Sad reason Aussie with disability repeatedly kicked out of pubs: 'Have someawareness' Written by Joe Attanasio ,  dated 6th December 2025. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sad-reason-aussie-with-disability-repeatedly-kicked-out-of-pubs-have-some-awareness-000053576.html? I would just like to ask if you...

Episode 117-Pop Culture- Is there a conspiracy in Hollywood to axe lgbtqia+ content on tv and streaming? 03.03.2026

In this episode we are going to ask the question is Hollywood deliberately axing queer content. The article comes from geeks and gamers.com entitled Nearly Half of LGBT TV Characters Have Been Cancelled — and GLAAD Is Melting Down Over It written by Marvin Montanero dated 4th December 2025. https://geeksandgamers.com/lgbt-tv-characters-canceled/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this po...

Episode 116-Disability- Confusion in regards to the Disability Discrimination Act 24.02.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article in the category of disability form abc.net.au entitled Confusion about disability discrimination law is weakening its power to protect people Peta Spyrou, Alice Taylor andRobin Banks Posted 2 Dec 20252 Dec 2025,  https://www.abc.net.au/religion/misunderstandings-about-australian-disability-discrimination-act/106094232 ? I would just like to...

Episode 115- Gay and Pop culture one mans journey through the music of Queen 17.02.2026

In this episode we are going to look at an article from xtramagazine.com entitled : In the closet, I lost my voice. Queen gave it back to me written by kc hoard dated November 27th, 2025 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 cont...

Episode 114- Pop Culture-Who can podcast you, and you and even you!!!! 10.02.2026

In this episode we are going into the subject of pop culture in an article from geeksandgamers.com entitled Podcasting Diversity Study Is the Dumbest Thing You’ll Read This Week — Complains That Most Podcasters are White Men Despite No Barrier to Entry written by Marvin Montenaro dated November 12th,2025 https://geeksandgamers.com/podcasting-diversity-study/ I would just like to ask if you have en...

Episode 113-Trans Youth-New Report shows transgender youth on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicidal tendencies. 04.02.2026

In todays episode we are going to look at an article regarding trans youth entitled 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth on HRT says new report written by Dean Arcuri dated 26th November 2025. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002234762500424X?dgcid=author https://qnews.com.au/68-reduction-in-suicidality-for-trans-youth-on-hrt-says-new-report/

Episode 112- Nature and Disability 27.01.2026

In this episode we are going to look at disability and nature in article from abc.net.au entitled The joys and challenges of connecting to nature as a personwith disability written by Eli Sutherland dated November 24th, 2025. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/connection-to-nature-hiking-with-disability/106005162? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free con...

Episode 111 -Disability- Disability advocate has their social media account shutdown 20.01.2026

In this episode we are going to look at an article from New Zealand entitled Disability advocate has Facebook account shut down from the website rnz.co.nz written by ruth hill dated 17th November 2025. At the end of the article I just give a thought or two on the topic https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579034/disability-advocate-has-facebook-account-shut-down I would just like to ask if you have...

Episode 110- Disability -Merran Thurley and Monty 16.01.2026

In todays episode we continue the series with Merran Thurley 50+ years with guide dogs ,in this episode we meet Monty. 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 ithelps me be motivated to continue to make great content in the future. Till next time take care an...

Episode 109- Disability-Certified assistance animals being denied access to venues 13.01.2026

In this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled: Army veteran walking around Australia for charity reported to police over assistance dog written by Arj Ganesan dated 13th November 2025. 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...

Episode 108- Trans persons in regional and rural Australia struggling to get healthcare 06.01.2026

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Trans people push to make healthcare more inclusive in the regions By Charlie Shirley dated 1st November 2025. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-01/healthcare-for-trans-people-in-regional-australia/105951286? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you pl...

Episode 107- Non Binary tick box and car insurance 30.12.2025

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from entitled- Does identifying as non-binary get you cheaper car insurance? Written by Dean Arcuri dated 2nd December 2025. https://qnews.com.au/does-identifying-as-non-binary-get-you-cheaper-car-insurance/ ? 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 consi...

Episode 106- Disability- one mans reflection of Disability technology through value 23.12.2025

In this episode we take a look at an article from www.meer.com entitled Building the next generation of disability tech by Bhavanishankar Ravindra . 6th November 2025. 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 consider subscribing. The podcast is not only on Spotify, but apple, YouTube as well In regards to YouTub...

Episode 105- What the....Local Hospital still does not have adequate air conditioning 16.12.2025

In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Launceston General Hospital air-conditioning upgrades won't be complete for summer by Jessica Moran. dated 6th November 2025 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/air-conditioning-delayed-results-in-hot-temps-for-patients/105964806? Episode 60   https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UpYDBpb44Yb Episode 61 https://spotifycr...

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Episode 104 -Queer and Disabled-Love or a disability pension 09.12.2025

In this episode we are going to take a look at a uk article asking is marriage equality just as equal for those of us with a disability and on a government pension. https://www.gaytimes.com/community/disabled-queer-people-true-marriage-equality/? 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 consider subscribing. The...

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