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The Way We Roll

Hosted by Simon Minty and Phil Friend · society · EN

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About this Podcast:

A seriously funny take on life from the disability driven duo... Simon Minty and Phil Friend.

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34%

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Selective

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Questions about The Way We Roll

Who hosts The Way We Roll?

The Way We Roll is hosted by Simon Minty and Phil Friend. The show has published 132 episodes to date.

What has The Way We Roll covered recently?

Recent episodes include "When technology meets disability: Is AI good for disabled people and how has tech changed our disabled lives?" (30 October 2026, 58 minutes), "The fight for disability rights goes on with Rachel Charlton-Dailey" (25 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "Keep Britain Working: disabled people, people with long term health conditions and work, with Sir Charlie Mayfield" (31 July 2026, 55 minutes).

How often does The Way We Roll publish?

The Way We Roll publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 132 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Way We Roll?

Booking probability for The Way We Roll is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Way We Roll requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Way We Roll's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Way We Roll?

The strongest fits for The Way We Roll are Advocacy & Social Causes and Civic & Social Clubs. The Way We Roll has a society audience.

About the host

Simon Minty and Phil Friend hosts The Way We Roll, a society podcast with 132 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    When technology meets disability: Is AI good for disabled people and how has tech changed our disabled lives?

    Oct 30, 202658 min

    Phil and Simon love technology. When we ran our business together, we even had our own gadgets budget. Back then, we used tech to help us do our work. Now technology helps us with our work *and* our impairments. We can...

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    The fight for disability rights goes on with Rachel Charlton-Dailey

    Sep 25, 202642 min

    Do you know your disability rights history? Where do you stand on the social model, assisted dying, media representation of disability and the role of social media in activism? Well, Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a disabled...

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    Keep Britain Working: disabled people, people with long term health conditions and work, with Sir Charlie Mayfield

    Jul 31, 202655 min

    Let’s start with some numbers - 2.8 million people are economically inactive due to health conditions. An increase of 800,000 since 2019. 53% of disabled people are in work. People with learning disabilities: just 4.8%...

  • The Way We Roll

    Mixing business with purpose: Purpl Discounts and Open Road Access

    Jun 26, 202656 min

    This month, we have two guests. First up is Georgina Coleman, founder of Purpl Discounts, a discount platform created by disabled people for disabled people. Frustrated that disabled consumers were often overlooked...

  • The Way We Roll

    Neurodiversity: Buzzword or Breakthrough?

    May 22, 202644 min

    Has there really been an explosion of people who are neurodivergent? In our latest podcast, Dr Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and organisational psychologist, answers our questions. Nancy is a social entrepreneur...

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    Tourette’s at the BAFTA’s, Less remote working. Our 10th anniversary.

    Apr 24, 202642 min

    It was hard to miss the furore of the offensive language moment at the BAFTAs this year. A couple of months on, we take a cool, reflective look at what went wrong and how we can do better next time. We wonder whether...

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    From Passenger to ‘Problem’: The Making of an Accidental Activist with guest Mark Mardell

    Mar 27, 202635 min

    In this episode of The Way We Roll, we are joined by broadcaster and journalist Mark Mardell to unpack a shocking travel experience that raises bigger questions about disability, power, and dignity. Airports and...

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    Tom Yendell - Mouth and Foot Painting Artists

    Feb 27, 202623 min

    The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) has been around since 1957 and has a remarkable impact. Tom Yendell from the MFPA is our guest and explains the organisation's purpose: supporting artists who paint without...

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    The Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About

    Feb 20, 202624 min

    In this episode of The Way We Roll, we’re joined by Dr Georges Petitjean, founder of WARM (Workplace Addiction Recovery Movement). Georges set up WARM after years of seeing the same pattern play out: Employees...

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    Trauma Porn, Pity Porn, Tragedy or Triumph or Factual - news reporting on disability, early diagnosis and NHS lack of support.

    Jan 30, 202641 min

    Our first podcast of 2026 has our usual mix of debate, provocation, humour, and, we like to think, important insight. We discuss how disability is reported in the media, and whether we, as disabled readers, have our own...

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    Podcasts of the Year Review 2025

    Dec 22, 202555 min

    We look back on some highlights from The Way We Roll shows from 2025. We start with disability inclusion, featuring Celia Chatres-Aris, then move on to Making Inclusive Television with Henry Smith, and Adaptive Fashion...

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    Cut To Size - Accessible Adaptive Fashion

    Nov 28, 202548 min

    People join an industry, and many adapt to its culture. Occasionally, someone challenges the culture, disrupts it and brings about a new way of thinking. Our guest, Victoria Jenkins, has done just that, and done it in...

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    We Want Sex on a Bus!

    Oct 31, 202555 min

    This month we’re talking about sex and disability — a topic that’s often ignored or treated as taboo. Our guest is Jennie Williams, CEO of Enhance the UK, who’s been a leading voice in breaking down the barriers around...

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    I Will Try…To Fix You: Benevolent Bias, Coldplay live and surgery

    Sep 26, 202540 min

    In case it’s a new term to you, let us start with a definition of Benevolent Bias in relation to disability. The Wiley Dictionary says “usually manifests as pity or charity, paternalistic protection, and condescending...

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    What does disability mean in 2025 and DWP making a mess

    Aug 29, 202553 min

    Depending on where you read it, there could be 13 million or 16 million disabled people in the UK. Some statistics suggest 1 in 4 of us, while others indicate 1 in 5. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch recently...

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    “Surely, it’s all ok now for disabled people?” Kiki McDonald and Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2025

    Jul 25, 202546 min

    As a disabled person, when you first start talking to a non-disabled person about the barriers to your participation, you can be met with the response, ‘I thought that’s all sorted now. ’ If you suggest they take a look...

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    No Time to Waste: Celia Chartes-Aris on the Real Work of Change

    Jun 27, 202553 min

    Isn’t it great when you speak with someone and they are on your wavelength, but are also so wise that they make you think a little harder? Our guest this month is one of these people. Celia Chartes-Aris is all about...

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    Malaga Mayhem

    May 23, 202526 min

    The second part of this month’s show is all about Phil’s recent trip to Malaga. After meticulous planning, Phil and Sue, his wife, set off for some winter sunshine. On landing, a broken powered wheelchair meant...

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    From Berlin to Malaga Part 1:

    May 2, 202531 min

    Global Disability Summit 2025, Berlin This month, we’re splitting the show into two parts. First up, Simon recently attended the 3rd Global Disability Summit in Berlin. Simon found himself out of the loop, having not...

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    Inclusively Made with Henry Smith

    Feb 28, 202557 min

    Somewhere near the Blue Mountains, just outside Sydney, Australia, something special is happening in production. Our guest, Henry Smith, shares insights about it and the organisation he has co-founded, Inclusively Made...

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