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Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewMusic (2021) - When Good Intentions Hit a Bad NoteHappy Disability Pride Month! This may be the hardest episode that we have ever had to complete. Sia's film Music has been controversial since the 1st announcement of an able-bodied actress being cast in the role of a non-verbal autistic person. We dive deep into the discussion of Authentic Representation, Dangers of the Prone Restraint Method, and the Autism communities outcry of "Nothing About Us, Without Us." We strive to have a non-biased viewpoint and hope to continue this important conversation. News Feed - Sia's New Film "Music" Isn't Just Bad Representation of A...2024-07-161h 10
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewThe Ringer (2005) - Good, Bad, and Going Beyond the SurfaceAn man imitates a disability in order to rig the Special Olympics for money. A movie as bad as it sounds? You might be suprised. We cover it all from Non-Authentic Casting, hiring 150 disabled Special Olympians, and will someone please strike down Uncle Gary with lightning. News Feed - Privatizing Services for people with disabilities, Apple's New Assistive Technology, Para- Olympic Coverage 2024 Content Round Up - NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money "How video games became more accessible" Disability Spotlight - Zac Gottsagen, Actor2024-06-181h 05
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewAudio Description (1981-Present) - Public Television to Streaming to the Near Future w/ Thomas ReidAudio description (AD) is a narration of important visual information in a video or multimedia product to make it more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. AD can provide context, clarify speakers, and describe visual elements that are not obvious from the audio, such as on-screen text, graphics, or actions. AD is often inserted into natural pauses in the program's dialogue. Special Guest Thomas Reid is back in the house to discuss his role and historical expertise in the formation of Audio Description and its potential for future accessibility for the visually impaired. Th...2024-05-2857 min
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewBest Summer Ever (2020) - Behind the Scenes at Zeno Mountain Farm w/ Ila HalbyWe sit down with Co-Director of Zeno Mountain Farm, Ila Halby, talking about the movie Best Summer Ever (2020) and Zeno's Annual Summer play production. Best Summer Ever, showcases the largest ensemble cast of disabled actors since Freaks (1932). We also talk about the importance of family, equality, and acts of service as the baseline for peer to peer relationships. News Feed - SSI Benefits Update / Morgan's Wonderland Content Round Up - NEW SHOWS: HBO's Hop / Hulu's Dinosaur Disability Spotlight - Shannon Devido, Actress/Writer/Director Link to Zeno Mo...2024-04-221h 24
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewMy Left Foot (1989) - Life, Love, and Art with Cerebral PalsyToday we are joined by dear friend of the podcast, Adriana Mallozzi, CEO and Founder of Puffin Innovations. We discuss the life of Christy Brown, Irish artist with Cerebral Palsy who paints his left foot. News Feed - Prisoners with Developmental Disabilities face unique challenges Content Round Up - Extreme Ghostbusters DVD Release & Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Disability Spotlight - Diana Elizabeth Jordan, actor and director2024-04-021h 24
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewPeanut Butter Falcon (2019) - Wrestling Against Pre-Conceptions about Down SyndromeA discussion about the persistance of a dream to be an actor, societal presumptions cornering us into a box, and saying the 'R' word without saying it. Down Syndrome has many different aspects and personalities as we dive into Zach Gottsagen's inaugural feature length film, The Peanut Butter Falcon.2024-03-041h 01
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewRay (2005) - Adjusting to Blindness and Difficulty Around RepresentationHappy Black History Month! We are back with special guest Thomas Reid of Reid My Mind Radio, as we discuss the legendary jazz musician Ray Charles, played by Jamie Foxx.2024-02-1956 min
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewScent of a Woman (1992) and the Oscar goes to BlindnessOn today's episode of Acting Up with AJ and Crew, we're talking with our very first guest, Thomas Reid, of Reid My Mind Radio. https://reidmymind.com/ And we're talking about the movie, Scent of a Woman. We're going to be getting into tropes, stereotypes, guys who yell, guys who yell some more. And is it really a thing to feel someone's face, to get a sense of who they really are?2024-01-291h 00
Acting Up w/ AJ and CrewChampions (2023) - Disability on the Basketball CourtHey, out there in podcast land. Thank you for being here. This is our very first episode, our inaugural episode. Thanks for joining us. On today’s episode, we’re talking about coach's redemptions, misunderstandings, fish out of water. No, we’re not talking about Mighty Ducks! We’re talking about the movie Champions. It’s got Ernie Hudson, Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, and a whole cast of others. Let’s get into it. It’s Acting Up with AJ and Crew!2024-01-0857 min
StoryMindersPigeonhole Podcast 30: Ajani AJ Murray on disability and media representationOctober 27, 2020
Encore presentation of a 2015 interview with Ajani AJ Murray, star of "Becoming Bulletproof," talking about disability representation in the media.
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ReidMyMindRadioYoung Gifted Black & DisabledPeople with disabilities are considered the largest minority group, yet Black people with disabilities are seldom included in the conversation or seen in the media. In this Co hosted/produced episode with Ajani AJ Murray, we speak with Rasheera Dopsonand D'Arcee Charington to discuss the Black Disabled experience from their individual perspectives. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Transcripts & more at ReidMyMind.com2020-10-0730 min
Sex Love Psychedelics84: Sex, Surrogates, + Dating with Disability with Ajani Murray and Ela WojtowiczWith recent shows like “Dating on the Spectrum”, the talk of disability, dating, + sex has been getting more spotlight + conversation--but not nearly enough. Sex + disability advocates Ela Wojtowicz + Ajani Murray share their personal experiences, challenges, + unique strategies for navigating the world of dating + sex with Cerebral Palsy.
In this episode you’ll hear:
-The unique struggles of dating + sex as a person with disability
-Myths + stigmas busted surrounding sex + disability
-How Ela + AJ plan to raise awareness + support for sexuality + the disability community
-What is sex surrogacy + how it can be helpful in teachi...2020-09-301h 07
The Challengers with Amy BrennemanDiscussing Racism in America and Disability with Ajani "AJ" MurrayThis episode of the Challengers with Amy Brenneman was recorded live - just over a week after George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. Actor and activist, Ajani "AJ" Murray joins Amy to talk about the events of the week, and disability.
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ReidMyMindRadioAjani AJ Murray - Starting with ImaginationAjani "AJ" Murray knew from an early age that he wanted to act. his first school was television which he studied intently. Hear how television and movies provided much more than entertainment for him and his family. His methods for navigating the obstacles along his journey and how he's making his own place in an industry that isn't always welcoming. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Transcripts, links and more on http://ReidMyMind.com/ Follow @tsreid on Twitter2020-03-0417 min
Think: Sustainability#36 - A Conversation About Climate ChangeWhy are we so scared of climate change? Who are the climate change deniers? What happened at the UN Climate Conference this year? Think: Sustainability takes a hard look at some of the conversations around climate change and addresses why it's an issue that has the world rattled.
Speakers:
- Joseph Sikulu from 350 Pacific.
- Research Director Dena Fam from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney
- Senior Lecturer Brad Murray from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney.
- Chancellor's Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Penelope Ajani from the University of Technology...2016-11-1925 min