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The Self Advocate

Hosted by Alison Klein · society · EN

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A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Self Advocate about?

A podcast about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.

Who hosts The Self Advocate?

The Self Advocate is hosted by Alison Klein. The show has published 172 episodes to date.

What has The Self Advocate covered recently?

Recent episodes include "October 2026 Events" (20 October 2026, 64 minutes), "VIFF 2026 Films" (22 September 2026, 66 minutes), and "Drag Performers" (28 July 2026, 72 minutes).

How often does The Self Advocate publish?

The Self Advocate publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 172 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Self Advocate?

Booking probability for The Self Advocate is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Self Advocate requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Self Advocate's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Self Advocate?

The strongest fits for The Self Advocate are Advocacy & Social Causes and Artists, Writers & Performers. The Self Advocate has a society audience.

About the host

Alison Klein hosts The Self Advocate, a society podcast with 172 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    October 2026 Events

    Oct 20, 20261h 4m

    In this episode, I talk about two events that are happening in late October. The first interview is with Kai Cheng Thom, a Canadian author and poet, who is coming to the Vancouver Writer's Festival October 21st. The...

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    VIFF 2026 Films

    Sep 22, 20261h 6m

    In this episode, I highlight two films that are being featured in the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival. In the first interview, I talk with Terra Mackintosh and Cassie Palmisano of the Take Me Home film. In...

  • The Self Advocate

    Drag Performers

    Jul 28, 20261h 12m

    In this episode, I talk with two more drag performers! I talk with Elixir from Edmonton in the first interview and with King Lotus Boy from Oakland, California for the second interview. If you have any questions or...

  • The Self Advocate

    Queer Disabled Musicians

    Jul 14, 20261h 4m

    In honour of Pride season, I'm continuing to talk about queer disabled artists. In this episode, I talk with two musicians. The first interview is with Mike Nagoda and the second interview is with Kinney Starr. If you...

  • The Self Advocate

    Drag Performers

    Jun 30, 202659 min

    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...

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  • Jun 16, 20261 hour

    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...

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    June 2026 Events

    Jun 2, 20261 hour

    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...

  • May 19, 20261 hour

    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 5, 20261 hour

    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...

  • The Self Advocate

    Film Episode

    Apr 21, 20261 hour

    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...

  • Apr 7, 202659 min

    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...

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    Short Films

    Mar 24, 20261 hour

    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...

  • The Self Advocate

    Dance Episode

    Mar 10, 20261h 8m

    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...

  • The Self Advocate

    Dance Episode

    Feb 24, 20261h 1m

    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...

  • The Self Advocate

    Poetry Episode

    Feb 10, 202659 min

    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...

  • Jan 27, 20261h 2m

    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...

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    Graphic Novel Memoirs

    Jan 13, 202658 min

    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...

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    Poetry Episode

    Dec 30, 20251 hour

    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...

  • Dec 16, 20251 hour

    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.

  • Dec 2, 20251h 2m

    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...

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