Best Alex Lockwood Podcasts (2024)

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Spreading Inclusivity with Amy Lockwood, One Toy at a Time 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

What if disability representation started in the toy box? In this week’s episode, podcast hosts Daniel and Victor sit down with Lockwood Toys founder, Amy Lockwood, whose main mission is to spread inclusivity and cheer to children, one toy at a time. She talks about the motivation behind the company’s founding, the inspiration behind many of the to…

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Self-advocacy with Erica Streisslberger 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

In this week's episode of the IDD: Get to Know Me podcast, hosts Daniel and Victor chat with Erica Streisslberger, a self-advocate at CAMH and a recreation therapist. Erica shares her journey of achieving independent living and pursuing her dream of becoming a recreational therapist. The hosts and Erica delve into the significance of self-advocacy …

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Special Olympics and Mental Health with Dr. Meghann Lloyd 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

Join us for the first episode of our third season on IDD Get to Know Me! Podcast hosts Daniel and Victor interview Dr. Meghann Lloyd from Ontario Tech University. They talk about her journey with getting involved in Special Olympics and her exciting research about the benefits of participating in Special Olympics. Meghann Lloyd, PhD is an Associate…

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Is Veganism Led by Women? A Discussion With Juliet Gellatley of Viva! 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

In this latest episode of Vegan Reflections, Juliet Gellatley, the founder and director of the vegan campaigning organisation Viva!, which is based in the UK but also with a presence in Poland now, discusses with Jordi Casamitjana, Ethical Vegan the issue of whether veganism is led by women. They talk about whether most vegans are women, most vegan…

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Animal Rights vs Veganism with Wendy McGovern 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

54:39

In this episode Jordi speaks with Wendy McGovern about the topic of animal rights vs veganism, what their similarities are and how are they different, and how those manifest in today's world. 🌱🌍 Wendy is a British animal rights activist and podcaster, host of the Thrive Vegan World podcast, and co-host of The Animal Rights Show. She has been involv…

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Vegan Travel and the Politics of Fake Meat with Alex Lockwood 1:00:20

1+ y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of Vegan Reflections, Jordi Casamitjana, Ethical Vegan sits down with Alex Lockwood, a British writer, vegan activist, and academic, author of the books “The Pig in Thin Air” and “The Chernovyl Privileges.” They talk about Lucas Spiegel who spent two years circumnavigating the globe as a vegan traveller as well as discussing how Car…

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What Animals Are and Do we Need Engineers? Reflecting on Veganism with Jamie Woodhouse 1:02:56

1+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Jordi Casamitjana has a conversation with Jamie Woodhouse about two of Jordi’s Vegan FTA’s blogs: 1. the definition of “animals” in veganism and 2. Interview with Dr Sailesh Rao.By veganreflections

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The Midnight Club, by Christopher Pike 2:15:20

2y ago2:15:20

2:15:20

For our promised Halloween Special, returning guest Ethan Reader joins Dean to discuss the Christopher Pike novel The Midnight Club and its new Netflix adaptation. Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us on social media: Reddit (r/readingfrenzypodcast) Twitter (@The_RFPod) Instagra…

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Escape From Spiderhead, by George Saunders 1:02:22

2y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

In this episode we discuss George Saunders's short story "Escape From Spiderhead," as well as the 2022 Netflix film Spiderhead that was based on it, starring Chris Hemsworth. Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us on social media: Reddit (r/readingfrenzypodcast) Twitter (@The_RFPo…

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No One Is Talking About This, by Patricia Lockwood 1:25:49

2y ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Alex and Dean talk about Patricia Lockwood's fragmented Twitter-esque novel, and its exploration of our Very Online lives. We talk about what's great and what's not so great about the time we spend online. We see how traumatic experience in the novel wakes the protagonist up to a sense of the holiness of our attention. And finally, we look at some …

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Gwenpool, from Marvel Comics 2:19:59

2y ago2:19:59

2:19:59

In this episode Dean and special guest Ivan discuss superhero comics and graphic novels by exploring the Marvel character of Gwenpool. Never heard of Gwenpool? We're so excited to introduce you to this amazing character. Here's the list of comic books we'll be discussing in this episode, which will be collected in an omnibus in November, 2022, and …

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DramaWay with Danielle Strnad and Morgan Joy 36:13

2y ago36:13

36:13

This week Victor and Daniel talk to Danielle Strnad, the Executive Director and Founder and Senior Arts Facilitator Morgan Joy of DramaWay and DramaWay Productions. DramaWay Productions is a non-profit arts program for all abilities. As Morgan says, “DramaWay is a place that people come together to grow and create regardless of their backgrounds or…

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Special Olympics with Heidi Mallett 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

Heidi is a Special Olympics athlete and a leader. She has been a key member of many leadership committees including People First of Canada, PEI People, Special Olympics Canada’s Athlete Leadership Council, the Global Athlete Leadership Council, as well as the Athlete Representative for the Special Olympics PEI Board of Directors. Heidi joins us to …

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The Time Traveler's Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger 1:25:22

2y ago1:25:22

1:25:22

In this week's episode, Alex and Dean discuss The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) as well as two media adaptations: the 2009 feature film, and the 2022 HBO television show. Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us on social media: Reddit (r/readingfrenzypodcast) Tw…

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"The Black Phone", by Joe Hill 1:37:38

2y ago1:37:38

1:37:38

Alex and Dean bring on notable horror expert Ethan to talk about the horror genre and ghost stories, featuring Joe Hill's short story "The Black Phone," from his collection 20th Century Ghosts. We also cover the new film adaptation starring Ethan Hawke, The Black Phone, as well as director Scott Derrickson's earlier film Sinister--and lots of other…

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Respecting Rights with Kerri Joffe 28:45

2y ago28:45

28:45

On this episode, we speak with Lawyer and Disability Rights Advocate, Kerri Joffe. Kerri is a lawyer at ARCH Disability Law Centre. ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law. Respecting Rights is an initiative at ARCH, where self-advocates participate in programs to learn more about l…

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Jurassic Park & The Lost World, by Michael Crichton 1:03:40

2y ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Alex and Dean cover Michael Crichton's 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Lost World' with special guest Susie, expert on all things Jurassic Park. We review the books, all of the movies, a TV show, and video games. We also make some dinosaur sounds. Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us o…

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Exhalation, by Ted Chiang 1:49:51

2y ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Alex and Dean discuss the first half of Ted Chiang's Exhalation (2019), which includes the stories "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," "Exhalation," "What's Expected of Us," and "The Lifecycle of Software Objects." Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us on social media: Reddi…

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Intro 4:24

2y ago4:24

4:24

Welcome to Reading Frenzy! Alex and Dean introduce themselves and explain what you can expect from this podcast. Support the show Supporting the show gets your book recommendation on our pile for future episodes! Find us on social media: Reddit (r/readingfrenzypodcast) Twitter (@The_RFPod) Instagram (@readingfrenzypodcast) Music Credits: Lo-Fi Beat…

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Dating and Relationships with Dr. Alan S. Martino 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

This week we have a special guest, Dr. Alan Santinele Martino. Alan is an instructor in community rehabilitation and disability studies at the University of Calgary. He researched the romantic and sexual lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario for his PhD at McMaster University. We have Dr. Martino on this episod…

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Inclusive Research with Dr. Yona Lunsky 29:16

2y ago29:16

29:16

Welcome back for another season of IDD: Get to know me! In the first episode of our second season, podcast hosts Daniel and Victor interview Dr. Yona Lunsky, the director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre. Together they talk about why inclusion is so important and different ways they are making the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Cent…

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Parent Perspective with Lee Steel and Amy Baskin 27:31

3y ago27:31

27:31

Parents and caregivers play an essential role in the lives of their children with IDD, helping to ensure their overall health and wellbeing, and supporting their social and emotional needs. The complex role of caring for a family member with IDD can be both a challenging and rewarding experience for caregivers and their families. In this episode, w…

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The AM HeLP Guide with Courtney Weaver and Alex Echakowitz 27:30

3+ y ago27:30

27:30

On this week’s episode of IDD: Get to Know Me we speak to Courtney Weaver and Alex Echakowitz about the just-released Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism, created by the Autism Mental Health Literacy Project (AM-HeLP). The guide is designed to “increase awareness and share knowledge around issues related to Autistic mental health. This guide is…

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The Sibling Collaborative with Helen Ries 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

31:04

Siblings of people with disabilities often encounter unique challenges throughout their lifespan but their concerns are not always heard or acknowledged. In this week’s episode of IDD: Get to Know Me, Helen Ries, the founder of The Sibling Collaborative, joins us to share her journey as a sibling to someone with IDD and what drove her to develop Th…

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Sibling Stories with Nicole Bobbette and Victoria Cusumano 27:27

3+ y ago27:27

27:27

Sibling relationships are some of the most important in our lives-doubly so when autism or IDD are involved. In this episode, Victor and Daniel chat with Victoria Cusumano and Nicole Bobbette on what it is like growing up with a differently abled sibling and how it can be different from typical sibling relationships. Victoria and Nicole reveal what…

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Navigating the Education System 20:08

3+ y ago20:08

20:08

Advocacy and Inclusion in the classroom is crucial to people with IDD’s success in the education system. In this episode of IDD: Get to Know Me, Victor and Daniel explore why this is so important and the barriers that exist in creating inclusive classrooms. Victor takes us back to his high school experiences, when teachers really made a difference—…

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IDD on the Frontlines with Kory Earle 30:52

3+ y ago30:52

30:52

In our third episode of "IDD - Get to Know Me", we interview People First of Canada President and current frontline worker Kory Earle. He discusses what it's like to support people with IDD during the COVID-19 pandemic and what drove him to join this line of work during the pandemic. Kory Earle works as a screener at a Long Term Care home in Ontari…

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Get to know us! 13:51

3+ y ago13:51

13:51

In this inaugural episode of "IDD - Get to know me", you'll meet our self-advocate hosts: peer support worker, social worker, writer, and motivational speaker Daniel Share-Strom and actor and Azrieli advisor Victor Pereira. You'll find answers to biting questions such as 'What's the work experience like for people with intellectual or developmental…

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Perspectives on the Pandemic with Sue Hutton 22:32

3+ y ago22:32

22:32

In Episode 2 of “IDD – Get to know me”, Daniel and Victor interview Sue Hutton, a developmental disability social worker and mindfulness guru, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key takeaways from their discussion: people’s mental health is suffering, the government could be doing more…

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Episode #8: Restore Community 37:51

6+ y ago37:51

37:51

This live recording is the final part of the series, and invited all those involved through downloading, listening, sharing, or coming on the guided walks, or anyone who wants to find out more, to participate. The conversation began with Rebecca Huggan (NewBridge Project) and Laura Coleman (ONCA) discussing the role of arts organisations in buildin…

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Episode #7: Restore the Climate 1:13:22

6+ y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

The purpose of Deep Adaptation thinking is to connect our practices, individual and societal, to the challenge of climate change. We’ve built resilience at home, and inside our bodies. Now it’s time to restore old practices of living in balance. This episode invites activists, artists, and those working in environmental roles, to share with us idea…

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Episode #6: Restore the Soil 55:56

6+ y ago55:56

55:56

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation, we may have only 60 seasons of soil left. If we don’t care for the earth – literally, the earth we can feel between our fingers – then as a global society we will collapse, and our species will die out before our grandchildren reach old age. This podcast looks at what we can do lo…

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Episode #5: Resilient Heart 1:37:50

6+ y ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Changing our habits is hard; they become part of who we are, wired into our ways of being. So if we need to change how we consume, how we relate, and who we want to be, then we have to take the inner journey too. This episode weaves together narratives of writers, artists, yoga teachers, therapists, academics, facilitators, and friends to reflect o…

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Episode #4: Resilient Home 1:22:36

6+ y ago1:22:36

1:22:36

If we’re going to live in balance with the world, not use more than our fair share of resources, and build more resilient communities, we’re going to have to change how we live at home. In fact, with climate change, we might have to challenge what we think a home can be. This episode of the podcast asks you to take a journey around your home. A mix…

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