The Self Advocate

In this episode, I’m celebrating pride season by highlighting local disabled drag performers. In the first interview, I talk with Nixon. I talk with Nick Layback for the second interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I was live on air! I talked with my friend, Stephen Lytton, who is a self advocate, arts enthusiast, and resident of the Downtown Eastside. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about two events in early June 2026. The first event is UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship's theatre play We Need A H o me . It is happening at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster on June 4th to 6th. I talk with Larissa Gunkel and Dr. Leyton Schnellert about this performance. The second event is Connectra and the Disability Foundation's Abilities...

In this episode, I talk about two theatre performances for May 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Adam Grant Warren, the co-artistic director for Glitch Theatre, for their performance of Arc One. Arc One is on May 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. In the second interview, I talk with Megan Milton, the writer and producer of Free Kittens, which is being performed at the Cultch theatre...

In this episode, I talk with Kevin Jesuíno, the artistic director, and Lianne Crowe, a longtime actor, with Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific is turning 40 this year! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about two new films. In the first interview, I talk with Anthony Lucero, the producer of the Paper Bag Plan . In the second interview, I talk with Julie Forrest Wyman, the producer of The Tallest Dwarf . If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. In the first interview, I talk with Torien Cafferata, an Interdisciplinary Artist, Performance, Mad Studies, Ludology, and AuDHD Decolonial Clown Marxist. In the second interview, I talk with Adam Schwartz, an Autistic comedian and founder of Neurohilarity. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klei...

In this episode, I discuss two new short films. In the first interview, I talk with Hingman Leung about their new film, Migration Musings . In the second interview, I talk with Francis Tompkins about their film, Body . If you have questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with two Vancouver based dancers. In the first interview, I talk with Harmanie Rose. In the second episode, I talk with Caroline and Sammy Chien-MacCaull about their upcoming performances the Vancouver International Dance Festival on March 13th to 15th at the Russian Hall. If you have questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with two dancers who will be performing at the Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026. In the first episode, I talk with Lucile Prosper, who created the performance, Aluma: Cie de Theatre. In the second interview, I talk with Charles Koroneho for his performance as well. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with two Canadian poets. In the first interview, I talk with Amy LeBlanc. In the second interview, I talk with Margo LaPierre. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about two different festivals. The first festival I talk about is the Rest Film Festival, which is an online international film festival, happening February 1st to 28th. I talk with Brittney Appleby and Rae Phoenix, both Vancouver based filmmakers. Both of them have films at the Rest Film Festival. The second festival is the PuSh International Festival of Live Performing Ar...

This is the first episode of 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Maria Sweeney, who wrote and illustrated the novel, Brittle Joints . In the second interview, I talk with Gabrielle Drolet, who wrote the memoir, Look Ma, No Hands! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

For the last episode of 2025, I talk to two Canadian poets. In the first episode, I talk with Jessica Popeski. In the second interview, I talk with Shane Neilson. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

This is my annual holiday special for 2025! I was live on air with my friend Laurence! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

This episode is to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is December 3rd. I talk with Monique Neilson from posAbilities for Project EVERYBody Craft Fair for the first interview. More details can be found here: https://www.opendoorgroup.org/events-and-media/news/a-magical-market-experience-awaits-at-project-everybody-inclusive-market-fair-2025. I then talk with Amanda...

In this episode, I talk with two prolific speculative fiction authors! In the first interview, I talk with Jes Battis. In the second interview, I talk to none other than Nnedi Okorafor! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com

This episode is my contribution to celebrate the National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. I talk with Johnnie Jae in the first interview. In the second interview, I talk with Riley from PotteryWorks in person! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I highlight two events happening in late October 2025. The first event is the Vancouver Writer's Festival, which is happening October 20th to 26th on Granville Island. I talk with Amanda Leduc, who is speaking on October 22nd. The second event is the Inclusion Art Show, happening October 22nd and 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. I talk with Justine Olah about the expan...

In this episode, I have three different multidisciplinary musicians! I talk with Goldbard in the first interview, Jozy in the second interview, and Amy Blanding in the third interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about two films that are highlighted at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 that highlight disability. The first interview, I talk with Sara Wylie, the creator of the film Resistance Meditation. in the second interview, I talk with Reid Davenport, the director of the film, Life After. I also give a special shout out to the All Bodies Dance event, All Bodies Every...

In this episode, I talk about two films that are just coming out. The first film is called A Place Where I Belong. I talk with Rheanna and Noah about their involvements in the documentary. You can find info here . The second film is called These Four Walls. I talk with Shelley and Chris about People First of Canada's involvement in the film. You can find info here . If you have any questions o...

In this episode, I highlight two shows within the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival that talks about disability. In the first interview, I talk with Kevin Jesuino, the new Artistic Director of Theatre Terrific, about their performance, Dance Floor Memoirs. In the second interview, I talk with Jean-Daniel O'Donncada about his performance, An Autistic Priest and a Service Dog Walk into a Bar. Both...

In this episode, I was live on air! In my first interview, I talk with Namitha Rathinappillai. In my second interview, I talk with Brandon Wint. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with KenofSwords and Grae Salisbury. This is my part for Pride 2025! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.