Raise The Platform

In this Episode Darcy airs his Interview with Calida Sari https://www.instagram.com/calidasarimusic/   and RTP does a tier list on events they've went to this year   You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisethe...

In This Episode Dritan Starts his new Segment, "What Burns My Rubber" We also have A more In depth discussion of the NDIS cuts     You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisetheplatform.syn/ Donate to SYN: h...

  In this episode Darcy Dritan and Nick discuss how their weekends went. Tottally not Just so Darcy can talk about Heathers You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website -  http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisetheplatform.syn/ Donate to SYN: http://syn.o...

In this Episode Darcy, Scottie  and Dritan welcome Phoebe to the Team. Darcy Also airs his Interview with PEACHY and dritan talks about going to see Jimmy Carr You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisetheplatform.sy...

New Co-Host Dritan sits down and talks With Darcy and Scottie to Talk about anything and everything, including why he joined SYN and previous connections with Darcy     You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raise...

In this episode Darcy airs an Interview he did with Sarah from the band Domesticated Incels Darcy and Scottie also discuss updates to the NDIS and recap what they've been up to     You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagr...

In this Episode Darcy and Scottie sit down with Absurdist Comedy Musician Ross Purdy and discuss his comedy journey and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Darcy also interviews Robert Baxter in preparation for their set at Abilityfest  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This episode Darcy and Scottie Interview "stand up" or rather "sit down" comedian Oliver Hunter and speak about his journey as a comedian with cerebral palsy, Darcy and Scottie also discuss their time in school and celebrate Purple day for epilepsy awareness   You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to dat...

In this Episode Darcy and Scottie Interview Kath Duncan, writer and producer of the stage play Specials   Darcy and Scottie also discuss their differing opinions regarding Representation in media     You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagr...

Darcy and Scottie discuss experiences at recent events and Interview Previous RTP EP Imi And  ex Syn Member/Musician Veronica Greene.    You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website -  http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisetheplatform.syn/ &nbs...

In This Episode, New co-EPs Darcy and Scottie talk about Concert Prep as a person with a disability, Interview Artist Kaiyah Mercerdes and More!     You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/   To stay up to date with all things RTP, you can also follow our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisetheplatform.syn/ &nb...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features current RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Amy Marks, SYN Alumni, previous RTP Executive Producer, and all around amazing disabled media creator! Imi and Amy chat about the role SYN and Raise The Platform has played in their lives, having the space to share your ideas, navigating disability in mainstream media roles and the skills pe...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Nick Lazzara, the outgoing President of Radio Monash.  Imi and Nick share a vulnerable and compassionate chat about lived experience, navigating autism diagnosis processes, being an autistic person in the world, and community and connection.   This episode was originally aired on Saturday July 22nd...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Ruby Susan Mountford (they/them) a disabled, autistic, ADHD and bi+ advocate and media maker! Imi and Ruby chat about their shared lived experience as autistic people, the importance of community, the expansiveness of the bi+ community, proving people wrong, radio making and more! Ruby wanted listen...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel, a satire disability news site entirely run by disabled people! Steven & Imi discuss the differences between healthcare and education for disabled people in the US and Australia, what the Squeaky Wheel does, why it is so important, how effective satir...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Luna from GayHeartCreative! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, ableism, queerphobia and death of a sibling. If you need support, please contact one of the following numbers: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Alyce Gumley! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, addiction, ableism,  Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Safe Steps 1800 015 188 Q Life 1800 184 527 Alyce & Imi discuss managing mental health as a disabled...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Shawn Phua. Go to this link to read the transcript of this interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ov5pa8Y3wxlSwY4Gt2asqQqa9qAaKms/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106161155725293630716&rtpof=true&sd=true   Shawn Phua is a profoundly Deaf young man and an Australian citizen of Malaysian-Chi...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Huntly's El & Andy - a two piece band from Melbourne. They've built a reputation as one of Australia’s most evocative and dynamic live electronic artists.  This interview explores their new album Sentimental Still, Huntly's creative process, how lived experience intersects with their music creat...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Erin Kearns, a guest artist for the CAMP Alter State, a proud downs woman from Horsham and a key member in our Theatre of Speed group at Back to Back Theatre. The two discuss theatre, film making, acting, expressing yourself through the arts and how accessible that is, autonomous disability thea...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is a special segment recorded by Raise The Platform's host and Executive Producer Imi. In this clip, Imi discusses: The exciting plans for Raise The Platform for 2023 How Phantom of the Opera portrays disabled people If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is Raise The Platform's 2022 Victorian State Election Special! RTP Executive Producer Rachael discusses: the importance of elections and how elections work in Victoria what the political parties at the 2022 State Election offer disabled votera the accessibility of elections disability discrimination If any of the topics discussed in this episode h...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2 disabled writers, Laura and Zoe, discussing their experiences working in the writing industry, in both freelance and company roles, the barriers they have faced and how they fight them. Laura Pettenuzzo is a disabled writer living on Wurundjeri country. Her words have appeared in various place...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing David Simmonds – Director, Transport Accessibility & Inclusion, Department of Transport. The two discuss the DOT's 'Try Before You Ride' Program, Access & Inclusion for Public Transport, Myki Inspectors and much more! To find out more about the Department of Transport's Access & Incl...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing Centrelink, Services Australia, the Disability Support Pension, and the inequities disabled young people face when trying to access these services. Rachael also discusses this article from the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-21/disability-support-pension-centrelink-dehumanising-degrading...