The Not Quite Podcast

In this podcast episode with Mik Scarlet  @MIKSCARLET  we continue our unfiltered conversation, touching on the ever-evolving standards of language and political correctness. Mik shares his experiences from his time at the BBC, offering a unique perspective on the shifting landscape of disability representation in the media. We also explore the personal and professional challenges faced by individ...

In this podcast, Mik Scarlet tells us about his crazy and awesome life. He started out in showbiz and then became a disability activist and a boss who does things his own way. Mik has done a lot of cool and funny things and he shares them with us. He also talks about the problems he has faced, like not getting enough opportunities and money as a disabled person in the industry, but he always makes...

In this episode of the Not Quite Pod, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sam, a qualified fitness instructor, personal trainer, and disabled fitness presenter who specializes in neuro conditions and rehabilitation. Sam shares their remarkable journey being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and how she overcame challenges in school and life. We delve into the importance of inclusion and how Sam's...

This is a short segment taken from the below episode where Holly discusses the the impact of veganism on Farming Full episode: https://youtu.be/w1JI65wyLj8 Follow Holly: https://onegirlandhercows.co.uk/links/ Follow us on : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_q_p_c/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@n_q_p_c?lang=en Website: https://www.nqpc.co.uk/

Chris tells us some of his close calls while racing and how he overcame the fear because of this, to get back in the car Check out the full Episode: https://youtu.be/eTugn441FMo?si=YnAfBlDeH7WTkX4t Follow Chris : https://linktr.ee/cjo_racing Follow us on : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_q_p_c/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@n_q_p_c?lang=en Website: https://www.nqpc.co.uk/ Listen to the pod...

In today's episode, I chatted with Molly about the ups and downs of growing up deafblind. She gave me the scoop on how hard it was when teachers and students at her boarding school for the deaf just didn't get what she needed. Molly tried crazy hard to fit in and make it work, but they still left her out for needing accommodations and not knowing sign language off the bat. She talked about...

In this episode, I spoke with Kelly Gordon, Creative Director at the sex toy company Hot Octopus. As someone with spinal muscular atrophy, Kelly has always been an advocate for inclusivity. Her goal is to break down stigmas and promote open conversations around intimacy and pleasure. We discussed her journey working in male-dominated industries like football before focusing her efforts on diversit...

In this episode (NQPC EP 44), I spoke with Holly Moscrop, a wheelchair user living and working on a farm in Yorkshire. We discussed her journey adapting to farm life with her disability, including getting a powered wheelchair with tractor tires to handle the outdoors. Holly shared how mobility aids have opened up her world, despite the stigma surrounding them. As someone working in social media, s...

Chris Overend was born with developmental dysplasia of the hips and, from the age of 12, spent years suffering with injuries and pain caused by an undiagnosed problem. He is a former wheelchair Tennis player and photographer, working at London Fashion week before trying his hand at race driving. It was a great conversation discussing all things race driving and Chris's unique career. Follow Ch...

Lydia is a journalist, speaker and author. Her work has appeared in places such as The Independent, The Metro, The Daily Mail, Refinery 29, Business Insider, PosAbility Magazine and others. In this episode we do a deep dive into Journalism Including how it is progressing, How some people within the industry are reluctant to use social media and how Sexism has impacted the industry.  Follow Lydia:...

How our in-laws reacted to our Disabilities Full episode https://youtu.be/GCTa02PGDo0 Follow Cait: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asliceofcait/ LinkTree https://linktr.ee/asliceofcait

This excerpt was taken from my podcast with Kris Foster. We talk about how getting into a routine helps the mind move forward and to remain healthy, setting goals and achieving them. Staying away from social media and technology. Watch the Full episode here: https://youtu.be/kU7raNvGVqg Follow Kris Foster: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kris____foster/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kr...

Today's Episode is a Small Excerpt from the time I had with  @mason_branstrator  talking about seeing the positive in things. Original Episode: https://youtu.be/UmbaIqZaWqA or https://podcasters.spotify.com/charlie-randell/episodes/My-amazing-childhood-prepared-me-for-being-paralysed--The-Not-Quite-Podcast-Ep-25-with-Mason-Branstrator-e22m11o Mason's LinkTree https://linktr.ee/mason_branst...

Kris Foster is the Co-founder of Open Book, a project setup to celebrate people with disabilities. He is also one of the first people to be employed with Down Syndrome within the FinTech industry and he's also a public speaker and has spoken at many events including Money 2020. In today's conversation me and Kris spoke about how we think we can bring the conversation of disability more int...

Martyn is a social entrepreneur that has Founded and Co - founded several different businesses including Disability Horizons, Accomable and his most recent venture The Purple Goat Agency. In this episode we talk everything in business and get a real insight into the Purple Goat story. As well as touching on several different hot topics including cancel culture Follow Martyn: LinkTree https://linkt...

Chloe is a content creator and an Accessibility Consultant working in the entertainment and tourism sector. Chloe tells us how she deals with chronic pain and her experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user when it comes to travel  Follow Chloe : instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stickwithchloe/  LinkTree https://www.disabilitytraveldiaries.com/blank-1  Follow us on :  Instagram: https://www.ins...

Cait is a content creator and the U’K’s smallest model. Cait tells Us about some of her struggles growing up and how that lead her to being a successful blogger, content creator and The Britain's smallest model. It was also really interesting for me as me and Cait had many similarities on our journey despite having very different disabilities. Follow Cait: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Maddi is a young stroke survivor , content creator and author. It was great to talk to Maddi about her journey as a young stroke survivor and how this led to her becoming an author, as well as speaking at a World Health Organization (WHO) event as a headline speaker. Follow Maddi: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddistrokeofluck/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneyinniebanck?lang=en LinkTr...

Gemma is disabled content creator and model who notably models for Snag Tights. I really enjoyed recording this conversation particularly speaking to Gemma about being an expecting parent when you have a disability and her work the mental health space. Follow Gemma: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbowretro/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsbowretro Website http://www.mrsbowretro.com/ Fol...

Helen Lear-Grant Is a disability content creator and travel blogger. She also runs a business called Accessible Holidays Scotland which focuses on accessible travel in and around Scotland. I really enjoyed recording this episode particularly talking about the common strange scenarios we find ourselves in as disabled people. I really do hope you enjoy this episode as much as I have enjoyed recordin...

Damien is our first returning guest. Damien is a disabled content creator, Sex educator and sex toy specialist. We covered many topics in this conversation including going to festivals and gigs as a wheelchair user. We also touch on Damian's experience in the sex educator and sex toy industry As a disabled person. Lastly we touch on the position of masculinity in the world we live in today and...

Ben is a adaptive coach and personal trainer best known for his coaching business Adapt To Perform. He is also a traveling nomad documenting his journey traveling the world  as a wheelchair user    Adapt to performs links  Website: https://adapttoperform.co.uk/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adapttoperform/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdaptToPerform  Bens Travel instagram: https://www...

Roxy Murray is a disability advocate, queer advocate and content creator. She also happens to have Multiple sclerosis. She also hosts a podcast called The Sick And Sickening Podcast spilling the real Tea when it comes to disability. I really enjoyed recording this episode and hope you enjoy it too.  Roxy’s Socials:  https://linktr.ee/Multiplesclerosisfashionista  The Sick And Sickening Podcast  ht...

Lauren is a disability advocate/content creator who has Tourette 'Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and pots. She also runs a page called A Little Poorly Brighton’s Which she Uses to support the disabled community in the Brighton area. She also runs a page called Access Your Life which shares inclusive advice, reviews, and experiences to help people living with disabilities Lauren's LinkTree https://l...

Mason is a fellow Podcaster and ASD/ Crohns Advocate he talks about his experience of the UK education system as someone with ASD and how It needs to be improved