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PWD AlliesS3 Ep. 33 Write a POWERFUL Disability Memoir with These 7 Essential Tips!Are you ready to share your disability story with the world? Writing a powerful disability memoir can be a therapeutic experience, but getting started can be daunting. In this video, Neil Matheson (author of Daddy Bent Legs) will share 7 essential tips you need to know to write a disability memoir that inspires and educates. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 5, 2025.
2025-05-061h 37PWD AlliesS3 Ep. 30 How Many Times Is Our Government Allowed to Say, "Oops!" 🤔On this episode, we ponder the following question: How many times is our provincial and federal governments allowed to say, "Oops!" ...whether it be for very recent political blunders or more egregious mistakes from decades ago? Host Brent Frain and editor-producer Neil Matheson are counting down their Top 10 List, all featuring moments of the truly spectacular, "WHOOPS, sorry!" Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 17, 2025.
2025-04-181h 53PWD AlliesS3 Ep. 23 Neil's Happy Birthday livestream! | PWD Allies podcastToday, we celebrate the growth of our YouTube channel & PWD Allies podcast with Neil's Happy Birthday livestream. PWD Allies is the best podcast about disability advocacy in Canada. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 25, 2025.
2025-03-251h 54PWD AlliesS3 Ep. 03 Rant & Rave, pt. 3: David Eby says inquiry into Elections BC is "CRINGE"? 🤔 - PWD Allies podcastDavid Eby says inquiry into 2024 Elections BC integrity is "CRINGE" ?🤔
PWD Allies is the best disability podcast in Canada. On this episode, host Brent Frain is joined by his editor-producer Neil Matheson for another Rant & Rave (Part 3). Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 13, 2025.
2025-01-131h 20PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 64 How the US Election Will Impact Canada | PWD Allies podcastOn this episode of PWD Allies podcast, Brent Frain and his editor-producer Neil Matheson discuss the US election results; how will it affect Canada? Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 6, 2024.
2024-11-061h 12PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 62 PWD ALLIES Celebrates 150 EPISODES of Disability AdvocacyBrent Frain & Neil Matheson celebrate the 150th episode of PWD Allies podcast. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 28, 2024.
2024-10-291h 16PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 61 DISABILITY Allies Share Their 22 Favorite Episodes!Brent Frain & Neil Matheson countdown their 22 favorite podcast episodes. Note: This audio version is *not* the full episode, only the intro. For the complete uncut episode, please watch the 1 hour and 47 minute video version here: https://www.youtube.com/live/w-oHIcESsSw
2024-10-2617 minPWD AlliesS2 Ep. 60 BC Election 2024: The Aftermath | PWD Allies podcastOn this episode of PWD Allies podcast, Brent Frain & Neil Matheson talk about BC Election 2024: The Aftermath. Pre-recorded and aired on YouTube: October 22, 2024.
2024-10-231h 10PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 53 Truth & Reconciliation | Woke Politics and Pink UnicornsOn today's special episode of PWD Allies podcast, Brent Frain & Neil Matheson talk about Truth and Reconciliation. Also discussed: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)...or rather, lack thereof within the BC NDP government. Woke politics and pink unicorns rule the day. Originally pre-recorded and aired on YouTube: September 29, 2024.
2024-09-301h 16PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 47 Is BC Housing WASTING $2 BILLION?Brent Frain & Neil Matheson talk about affordability and BC Housing's $2 Billion Boondoggle. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 15, 2024.
2024-08-161h 55PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 42 PWD Income Assistance cheques vs "State-of-the-art computer system" 🤣Brent Frain and Neil Matheson talk about provincial PWD Income Assistance and BC's new "state-of-the-art computer system" for printing out all of those monthly disability cheques. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 15, 2024.
2024-07-161h 10PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 39 Disability Emergency Response Benefit | Petition e-5047, Just DERB It!Brent Frain & Neil Matheson talk about their new federal Petition e-5047 asking for DERB, a Disability Emergency Response Benefit while persons with disabilities all across Canada continue to wait on the roll-out of Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Pre-recorded and aired on YouTube: June 28, 2024.
2024-06-2951 minPWD AlliesS2 Ep. 32 Disability Housing: Divide & Discriminate | PWD Allies podcastBrent Frain and his editor-producer Neil Matheson talk about disability housing policy: divide and discriminate. Keywords: Rent Geared to Income (RGI), Housing Income Limits (HILs), Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER). Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 6, 2024.
2024-06-071h 19PWD AlliesS2 Ep. 28 Canada Disability Benefit SHOCKS BOTH Michael Prince and Neil BelangerBrent Frain welcomes Michael Prince and Neil Belanger (BCANDS) to talk about the intersectionality of Canada Disability Benefit and MAiD. Keywords: Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 21, 2024.
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The Conversation with Nadine MathesonNeil Lancaster: True Detective and New ChaptersSend us a textIn the intricate dance between public fascination with crime and the harsher truths of the streets, Neil Lancaster and Nadine Matheson ponder the poignant narratives that informed his career in law enforcement—the young lives ensnared in cycles of violence, the societal underpinnings of crime, and the quest for redemption. Neil's forthcoming book, "The Devil You Know, promises a tale that not only grips the reader but highlights the consequential nature of missing persons cases. We dissect the unpredictable alchemy of writing success—where a blend of fortuitous timing and heartfelt reader relationships can coalesc...
2024-03-261h 12PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 88 PWD Allies Podcast Year In Review | Top Podcast For Disabled CanadiansBrent Frain and Neil Matheson reflect back on 2023 and the first full year on YouTube for PWD Allies podcast. Happy New Year, everyone! Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 31, 2023.
2024-01-011h 19PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 84 Living WITH Cerebral Palsy: REAL People Sharing Their Stories!On today's show, we have a cerebral palsy discussion panel. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 18, 2023.
2023-12-191h 17PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 83 Shrinkflation: SIZE MATTERS! | PWD Allies podcastBrent, Sonjia and Neil gather for a year-end review of the YouTube channel and PWD Allies podcast. This episode was prerecorded and uploaded to YouTube: December 15, 2023.
2023-12-161h 11PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 82 Spread LOVE & INCLUSION this Christmas with PWD Allies! | Jeff LeggatBrent Frain is joined by disability advocate Jeff Leggat for a Christmas message. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 14, 2023.
2023-12-151h 41PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 81 DISABLED Renters Are Priced Out | Jason & Stephanie's Lived ExperienceBrent Frain is joined by Jason & Stephanie and they share their story about having to leave Victoria BC in favour of Winnipeg Manitoba. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: Dec. 12, 2023.
2023-12-131h 58PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 80 Middle Age, Disabled & Homeless | Cassandra Pollock, Part 2Cassandra Pollock is back with Part 2 of her experience with homelessness. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 11, 2023.
2023-12-122h 22PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 79 PWD Allies OPEN MIC, December 8 | Disability Emergency Response BenefitBrent Frain is back with another Open Mic. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 8, 2023.
2023-12-091h 22PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 78 Disability Advocacy, a Discussion with Cheryl Hardcastle | PWD Allies podcastBrent Frain is joined by former MP Cheryl Hardcastle talking about disability advocacy. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 7, 2023.
2023-12-071h 01PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 77 A Lifetime of Poverty | Debbie McCoy - PWD Allies podcastDebbie McCoy talks about her lived experience with disability and poverty. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 5, 2023.
2023-12-061h 24PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 76 Middle age, Disabled & Homeless | Cassandra Pollock, Part 1Brent Frain welcomes back Cassandra Pollock as she shares her Disability Story of homelessness. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 4, 2023.
2023-12-052h 03PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 75 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | PWD Allies podcastOn International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd), Brent Frain and Neil Matheson talk about Disability Rights, and lip service versus respect. This episode was pre-recorded on YouTube: December 3, 2023.
2023-12-041h 07PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 74 Death of a Disabled Spouse | Disability Stories (Tom Pogson)Tom Pogson talks about the recent loss of his disabled wife who was also indigenous. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 27, 2023.
2023-11-281h 23PWD AlliesS1 Ep 73 Open Mic, Nov 24/2023: The True Cost of HomelessnessAll disability topics are on the table for discussion. Keywords: Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Emergency Response Benefit (DERB). Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 24, 2023.
2023-11-251h 31PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 72 Autism Families in BC Need FUNDING | Elana LawsonBrent Frain is joined by Elena Lawson talking about autism funding for children. We also talk about disability stigma and the importance of grass roots advocacy. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 23, 2023.
2023-11-242h 06PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 71 What's the Connection Between ADHD and Autism?Brent Frain is joined by Tarra Carlson with Autism and ADHD. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 21, 2023.
2023-11-2158 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 70 PWD Allies Roundtable #9: Universal Basic Income | Disability AdvocacyBrent Frain continues with Roundtable #9, the final table before we launch new 'Disability Stories' segment on Monday, November 27. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 20, 2023.
2023-11-211h 20PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 69 Canada Disability Benefit and NEW Parliamentary Budget Officer ReportOn today's PWD Allies podcast, Brent Frain has Joseph Vander Meer, aka "The Numbers Guy" to talk about the CDB PBO Report released today. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 16, 2023.
2023-11-171h 18PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 68 PWD Allies Roundtable 8: The DISABLED and Homeless PROBLEM in CanadaOn today's show, Brent Frain continues his Roundtable series. Keywords: Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), Universal Basic Income (UBI), Disability Emergency Response Benefit (DERB), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 13, 2023.
2023-11-141h 42PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 67 SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION vs PWD | The Sky Is Green and Grass Is BluePWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain and his editor-producer Neil Matheson talk about the sky being green and the grass being blue. This is a pre-recorded segment. Video/audio was recorded & uploaded to YouTube on November 12, 2023.
2023-11-131h 30PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 66 BREAKING DOWN Disability Stigma with Criminal Lawyer, Kyla LeeOn this episode, Brent Frain has Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee talk about disability and driving under the influence. PWD + DUI: Failure to accommodate. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 10, 2023
2023-11-111h 09PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 65 SYSTEMIC Discrimination Versus The Disabled | Adam Olsen, BC GreensOn today's PWD Allies podcast episode, Brent Frain welcomes BC Green Party MLA Adam Olsen. Originally aired as a pre-recorded segment on YouTube: November 7, 2023
2023-11-0830 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 64 Roundtable 7: Government Imposed Poverty Is DESTROYING The DisabledOn today's show, Brent Frain continues with Roundtable #7. Keywords: Legislated poverty, government imposed poverty, Pink Unicorns. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 6, 2023.
2023-11-071h 59PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 63 Music's POWERFUL Voice for Change | Paul Doroshenko, aka Prairie PaulBrent Frain welcomes prominent Vancouver lawyer and singer-songwriter Paul Doroshenko, aka Prairie Paul. We talk music, advocacy, provincial politics, and the BC Liberals of old (i.e. Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark). Pre-recorded and aired: November 2, 2023.
2023-11-031h 18PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 62 FIXING Poverty for People with Disabilities, Roundtable 6 | PWD AlliesOn today's show Brent Frain continues his Roundtable series on solutions for disabled poverty in Canada, aka legislated poverty. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 27, 2023.
2023-10-282h 13PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 61 Empowering Disability Voices THROUGH PhotographyOn today's PWD Allies podcast, Alun Davies talks advocacy and photography. Those that want to try to follow along with the photos discussed can check out the Flickr page here:
Neil Matheson | Flickr
and Jenny's photo (who passed away at 15 years of age) is here:
jenny1 | Neil Matheson | Flickr
Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 26, 2023.
2023-10-271h 35PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 60 Roundtable #5: Do PEOPLE with Disabilities Get FAIR Financial Support?On today's show, we focus on inadequate Income Assistance for people with disabilities and government accountability. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 23, 2023.
2023-10-242h 19PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 59 Is Canada Breaking Its Disability Rights Promises?Impromptu podcast episode with Brent Frain & his editor-producer Neil Matheson. Pre-recorded and aired on October 20, 2023.
2023-10-211h 32PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 58 PWD Allies podcast, Roundtable #4 | SOLVING Legislated PovertyBrent Frain returns for Round #4 of the PWD Allies Roundtable. We continue to look at tangible solutions to tackle legislated poverty and Pink Unicorns. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 16, 2023.
2023-10-172h 18PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 57 Accessible LIVING for People with Disabilities in Tiny HomesAlun Davies from Toronto, Ontario talks about Tiny Homes and the housing crisis in Canada. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 12, 2023.
2023-10-141h 21PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 56 PWD Allies podcast - Roundtable #3 | Solutions to Disability PovertyBrent Frain returns for another Roundtable, round 3. This time, we dive into solutions for disability poverty. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 9, 2023.
2023-10-102h 16PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 55 Adequate Income & Housing, Roundtable #2 | PWD Allies podcastBrent Frain returns with another PWD Allies Roundtable to discuss adequate income and housing for PWD. Includes discussion on Basic Income, Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income (GLBI), Disability Emergency Response Benefit (DERB), Housing, Tiny Homes, and Rent Geared to Income (RGI) rent subsidies. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: October 2, 2023.
2023-10-032h 08PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 54 The DISABILITY STRUGGLE Is Real | PWD Allies podcastSyntheticusCdn, a high-functioning autistic, joins Brent Frain to talk about the struggle on PWD Income Assistance here in BC, and discuss some solutions as well. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 29, 2023.
2023-09-301h 18PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 53 PWD Allies Roundtable 1: Income Security for People with DisabilitiesPWD Allies Roundtable #1 about adequate income security: whether it's increasing PWD Income Assistance rates, ending clawbacks, a Basic Income, Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income (GLBI), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) or Disability Emergency Relief Benefit (DERB). Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 28, 2023.
2023-09-291h 58PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 52 What is Rent Geared to Income? | PWD Allies podcastToronto-area advocate Dan Trayes joins Brent & Neil for a discussion on Market-value rents vs subsidized Rent-geared-to-Income (RGI). Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 22, 2023.
2023-09-231h 13PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 51 Is BC's Housing Crisis SOLVED With Vacancy Control?Michael Chapman, aka 'Investigative Research Council' on Twitter returns as podcast guest to talk housing affordability crisis with sky-high rents and only $500/month shelter allowance for those on PWD Income Assistance in British Columbia. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 15, 2023.
2023-09-1642 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 50 PWD Allies - 50th Episode LIVE! | Advocacy podcast in CanadaBrent & Sonjia are LIVE! on location at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria with Timbits to celebrate the 50th episode of the PWD Allies podcast. Thank you to all our subscribers, listeners and people who tune in to watch. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 9, 2023.
2023-09-101h 09PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 49 Jean Swanson TAKES ON Legislated Poverty and Poor BashingJean Swanson is an anti-poverty activist, author of 'Poor Bashing: Politics of Exclusion', former Vancouver City Councillor, and was inducted into Order of Canada.
Jean Swanson dives into three decades of legislated poverty and Poor bashing starting with BC premier Mike Harcourt in '93-'94, then with Gordon Campbell in 2002. The ripples of Poor bashing are still being felt 30 years later. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 8, 2023.
2023-09-0845 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 48 SPREADING Disability Advocacy One Newsletter at a Time | PWD AlliesKrystian Shaw is owner & founder of Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter which is celebrating its 10th year in publication. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: September 1, 2023.
2023-09-021h 12PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 47 Discover Your POWERFUL Self Advocacy VoiceBryce Schaufelberger, Mgr. of SelfAdvocateNet.ca comes on the podcast to talk about self advocacy and the importance of learning your PWD rights to equity / equality. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 29, 2023.
2023-08-301h 19PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 46 ESCAPE Poverty with THESE ODSP Financial SecretsMinnie St. Claire from Toronto, Ontario has multiple sclerosis, bipolar & PTSD. She talks about her financial strategies for escaping oppression and disability poverty on ODSP. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 24, 2023
2023-08-251h 02PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 45 Canada Disability Benefit DELAYED Again? Mike Morrice SPILLS ALLMike Morrice, MP for Kitchener Centre Ontario talks about his e-petition e-4514 brought forward because of 18-month delay for Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Just DERB it! Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 22, 2023.
2023-08-2349 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 44 What's REALLY Holding Back BASIC INCOME?Tom Pogson comes back to the show with his keyboard and guitar for another deep dive into Basic Income. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 18, 2023.
2023-08-191h 25PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 43 A Homeless Senior's SHOCKING True Story!PWD Allies advocate Jeff Leggat joins special guest Leona to talk housing crisis and the lack of accessible, subsidized housing for persons with disabilities struggling to make ends meet on provincial income assistance. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 17, 2023.
2023-08-181h 05PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 42 GOVERNMENT'S Dark Secret: Ableism ExposedNext up on the podcast is PWD advocate Dan Trayes from Toronto, Ontario. Talking about advocates and allies working together to strengthen the PWD community. We don't need anti-advocates who cause in-fighting and division. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 11, 2023.
2023-08-121h 39PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 41 What is the Accessible Canada Act? Cheryl Hardcastle Joins PWD AlliesCheryl Hardcastle, former MP for Windsor Ontario, returns to the podcast for another PWD-centric discussion. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: August 8, 2023.
2023-08-091h 10PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 40 Is PWD Income Assistance In Need of a MAJOR Overhaul?Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, the current sitting Minister of BC's Ministry of Social Development is Brent Frain's guest. Originally aired on YouTube: July 31, 2023.
2023-07-3120 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 39 Living with VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. Brent Frain's Origin Story | PWD AlliesBrent Frain, aka Brent The Weatherman is his own guest. He talks about his origin story, including the mother who adopted him and the impact that poverty had on them both growing up. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 28, 2023.
2023-07-292h 28PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 38 WHAT Is It Like Having DISABLED Parents?!Jake Matheson, son of Daddy Bent-Legs finally gets his debut on PWD Allies podcast. Jake talks about what it is like being the able-bodied son of a disabled dad. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 27, 2023.
2023-07-281h 32PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 37 Growing OLD with a DISABILITY, What's NEXT? | PWD Allies podcastPatrick HĂ©bert from Ontario joins Brent Frain LIVE! A lot of topics covered: aging with a disability, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) and more. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 24, 2023.
2023-07-251h 28PWD AlliesS1 Ep 36 What is a Liveable Income Anyway? | PWD Allies podcastCassandra Pollock returns to talk about poverty-level income support versus liveable income. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 17, 2023.
2023-07-182h 20PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 35 Discrimination Against INDIGENOUS and Disabled People EXPOSED?Jennifer Rocchio joins Brent Frain to talk about a piece of Canada's dark history: Sixties Scoop. The large-scale removal of indigenous children from their homes for adoption into non-indigenous families. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 14, 2023.
2023-07-151h 11PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 34 Disabled Against Disabled: Is Government Policy TO BLAME? | PWD AlliesJeff Leggat joins Brent Frain to give a debrief for recent meeting with Honourable Sheila Malcolmson and talks about Market Basket Measure (MBM). Also talking about subsidized housing & subsidized rents, PWD clawbacks, and autonomy with marriage equity / equality. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: July 3, 2023.
2023-07-0346 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 33 PWD Clawbacks: Widower ROBBED by Provincial Government, Neil Matheson's StoryDisabled widower Neil Matheson talks candidly about his provincial PWD clawback and Pink Unicorns as well as unpaid / unrecognized caregivers & stay-at-home parents looking after their children. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 30, 2023.
2023-06-301h 23PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 32 Caregivers DESERVE Support Too | PWD Allies podcastJoining Brent Frain is Sherry Caldwell, talking about need for accessible housing, Child Disability Benefit + supports for caregivers. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 29, 2023.
2023-06-291h 16PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 31 Vulnerable Souls Exposed Through Art | PWD Allies podcastJoining Brent Frain is Sarah-Chasity Johnson, founder of Smash Studio Company. Discovering artists amongst vulnerable; those battling addiction, domestic violence etc. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 27, 2023.
2023-06-2756 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 30 Where Are All the Accessible Homes for Persons with DISABILITIES?Toronto-area PWD advocate Dan Trayes drops by to talk all about Toronto mayoral election 2023. Also chatted about Bill C-22, Canada Disability Benefit and housing (RGI, rent subsidies). Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 26, 2023.
2023-06-261h 05PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 29 Aid vs. MAiD. Cheryl Hardcastle EXPLAINSBrent Frain is joined by former Ontario MP and long-time PWD ally Cheryl Hardcastle. Up for discussion: Bill C-22, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 23, 2023.
2023-06-231h 04PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 28 Ontario Disability Support Program: LIVE or LET DIE | PWD Allies podcastDebbie McCoy from Ontario joins Brent Frain to talk about a lifetime of her mom's & her own PWD lived experience on ODSP. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 22, 2023.
2023-06-221h 29PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 27 Is Basic Income the FUTURE of Money?Tom Pogson, aka Tom the BIVicBC guy is chillin' with Brent Frain in the metaphorical basement talking Basic Income and singing metaphorical songs about Pink Unicorns [aka PWD clawbacks] on the guitar. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 19, 2023.
2023-06-191h 36PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 26 What's Causing BC's Housing CRISIS?Michael Chapman (aka Investigative Research Council on Twitter) joins Brent Frain to talk about Housing, PWD clawbacks, and marriage equity/autonomous relationships. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 15, 2023.
2023-06-151h 11PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 25 Indigenous Voices RISE UP for Disability AwarenessJennifer Rocchio from Manitoba is an Indigenous Spiritual Care Specialist. She joins Brent Frain to talk about PWD lived experience. We also discuss the Canada Disability Benefit (aka CDB or Bill C-22), legislated poverty, and almost 40 years of provincial income support systems purposely built to oppress. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 13, 2023.
2023-06-131h 43PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 24 What's Holding Back People with Disabilities from Employment?We are going global as Brent Frain hosts Lethabo Segudla from South Africa for Part 2 chat about PWD lived experience. We also talk about Pink Unicorns while singing karaoke. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 8, 2023.
2023-06-081h 29PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 23 WHAT's Behind The Homelessness Crisis?Brent Frain hosts Toronto-based PWD advocate Dan Trayes who swings by for another chat. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: June 2, 2023.
2023-06-021h 06PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 22 AUTISM Funding in BC: What You Need to KnowBrent Frain hosts Elena Lawson ~ BC United candidate (Langford-Juan de Fuca), mother, autism advocate and co-founder of Children’s Autism Federation of BC [CAF of BC]. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 29, 2023.
2023-05-291h 07PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 21 Are DISABILITY Rights PROTECTED in Canada?Brent Frain hosts Cassandra Pollock for Part 3 discussion of how to file a Human Rights complaint. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 21, 2023.
2023-05-2139 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 20 Is Poverty A DELIBERATE Choice? ft. MLA Dan DaviesBrent Frain hosts SDPR / Disabilities Opposition Critic, Dan Davies. The 1st time that we've had an MLA from BC United party on the show. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 18, 2023.
2023-05-1839 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 19 Canada Disability Benefit TRUTH with Michael Prince & Shane SimpsonBrent Frain hosts former BC Minister of Social Development Shane Simpson together with political scientist and Social Policy scholar Michael J. Prince. Talking about Canada Disability Benefit, Social Policy reform, clawbacks, and Disability Rights. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 15, 2023.
2023-05-151h 08PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 18 Filing a Human Rights Complaint Made EASYCassandra Pollock returns to continue her discussion on how to file a Human Rights complaint. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 9, 2023.
2023-05-091h 17PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 17 WHEELCHAIR Users Demand EASIER Transit AccessibilityBrent Frain is joined by Transportation Planner, Eric Doherty. Topic: "Fewer cars and better accessibility". Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: May 3, 2023.
2023-05-0339 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep 16 Embracing DIFFERENCES Makes Us Stronger | PWD Allies podcastLethabo Segudla, a man from South Africa with a visual impairment joins Brent Frain as the next guest. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 27, 2023.
2023-04-271h 38PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 15 What Is BASIC INCOME And Why Do We Need It?Tom Pogson aka "Tom the BIVicBC guy" on Twitter @BasicBc joins Brent Frain to dive into all things Basic Income. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 17, 2023.
2023-04-171h 58PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 14 DO You Know Your Rights As A Person With Disability?Brent Frain has Cassandra Pollock from 'Politics of Disability & Equity' podcast talk about how to file a Human Rights complaint. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 13, 2023.
2023-04-131h 21PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 13 Is a Guaranteed Basic Income the ANSWER to Poverty?Joseph Vander Meer, our resident "Numbers Guy" is on-tap with Brent Frain talking about Basic Income + 2023 Federal budget. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 7, 2023.
2023-04-072h 16PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 12 Peter Julian's INSIDER TIPS About Disability Tax Credits and RDSPsNDP MP Peter Julian joins Brent Frain to talk about Disability Tax Credit, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), and DERB. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: April 6, 2023.
2023-04-061h 05PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 11 How Rent Subsidies Can Solve The Housing CrisisBrent Frain hosts PWD & homeless advocate from Toronto, Dan Trayes. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 31, 2023.
2023-03-311h 07PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 10 What Went Wrong With Twitter Spaces? Brent Frain Reveals AllBrent Frain is his own guest! Brent finally reveals the full truth and real reason for why he left Twitter Spaces back in December 2022. Online harassment is the epitome of stupid and has to stop. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 28, 2023.
2023-03-281h 42PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 09 Poverty Is a Political Choice | BC Poverty Reduction CoalitionBrent Frain hosts Rowan Burdge from BC Poverty Reduction Coalition to talk about how our provincial governments could be doing a lot more to solve legislated poverty for PWD and other vulnerable persons. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 23, 2023.
2023-03-231h 00PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 08 Provincial Clawbacks: BC Government Taken To Court AND LOSTBrent Frain hosts Viveca Ellis of Single Mothers' Alliance where she takes a retrospective look back to 2015 when SMA took BC government to provincial court vs Child Support clawbacks, and won. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 16, 2023.
2023-03-1653 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 07 Disability Poverty and Why Canada Must Do More To End ItBrent Frain hosts Jeff Leggat from Disability Action of Canada to talk about provincial government imposed poverty in BC and across the country. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 5, 2023.
2023-03-0554 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 06 Disability Stigma: Why Don't Governments Talk About It?Patrick HĂ©bert joins Brent Frain to talk about blindness / visual impairment, PWD lived experience, stigma, food banks and a whole lot more. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: March 2, 2023.
2023-03-021h 56PWD AlliesS1 Ep. 05 Mike Morrice Talks Canada Disability Benefit: Get It Funded NOW!Green MP Mike Morrice from Kitchener, Ontario joins Brent Frain to talk about Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: February 27, 2023.
2023-02-2755 minPWD AlliesS1 Ep. 04 How Ghosts In The Machine Are Hurting People With DisabilitiesHigh Energy FM CEO (David) and DJ Starrocks (Akil) join Brent Frain to compare PWD lived experience in Trinidad versus here in Canada. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: February 26, 2023.
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