Ciaran

The Palsy Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 31 episodes

To mark Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Award Winning Screenwriter and Playwright Ciaran Fitzgerald interviews interesting people who have Cerebral Palsy, hearing their stories of the joys, triumphs and tribulations of living with Cerebral Palsy

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The Palsy Podcast - Episode 6 - Dan Edge 06.03.2026 47:24

Ciaran is joined on this episode of The Palsy Podcast by actor and professional wrestler Dan Edge. Dan is an actor, model, pro wrestler and circus aerialist, and has performed in various theatre productions, including the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. Here Dan talks about his experience as a performer, and living with Cerebral Palsy.

The Palsy Podcast - Episode 5 - Sofia Brizio 05.03.2026 44:34

Ciaran is joined on episode 5 of the Palsy Podcast by Sofia Brizio. Sofia is an Italian para-swimmer, and is also currently studying for her PhD in Media Diversity at Birmingham University. She is also a writer, translator and disability rights activist. She recently starred in 'The Power of the Current,' made by Alexia Barrett, a documentary about her life as a para-swimmer and activist...

The Palsy Podcast - Episode 4: Sara Edwards 04.03.2026 37:53

Sara Edwards joins Ciaran for episode 4 of The Palsy Podcast. Sara is CP specialist for the charity Scope, and talks about her experiences growing up, forming relationships and starting a family. Sara has started the Wales Cerebral Palsy network, and is keen for people with CP across Wales to get involved. https://www.scope.org.uk/cerebral-palsy-network

The Palsy Podcast - Episode 3: Bradleigh Way 03.03.2026 32:32

Ciaran is joined on the third episode of The Palsy Podcast by Bradleigh Way. Bradleigh is an actor and disability advocate from Pontyclun in South Wales. Bradleigh talks about his experiences as an actor, and how having CP has shaped what he's doing now. Please continue to stay tuned for more episodes throughout March. American Arts Film & Television School - https://aafta.us/ American...

The Palsy Podcast - Episode 2: Charlie Gould 02.03.2026 36:41

Charlie is University Student currently studying health and social care, working towards becoming a disability advocate, amplifying the voices of young disabled people. She is the Co-Founder of Cerebral Palsy Youth Voice Wales, enabling people with Cerebral Palsy to become active participants in society.

The Palsy Podcast - Episode 1: Tia Chapman 01.03.2026 33:52

In the first episode of The Palsy Podcast, playwright and screenwriter Ciaran Fitzgerald interviews actor Tia Chapman. Tia voices the character of Hannah Sparkes in Fireman Sam, and has also appeared in two short films directed by Rhys Miles Thomas. Tia talks about her experience as an actor, and growing up with Cerebral Palsy Tia is represented by Zebedee Talent