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Hosted by Simon Minty and Phil Friend · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 129 episodes
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A seriously funny take on life from the disability driven duo... Simon Minty and Phil Friend.
Simon Minty and Phil Friend hosts The Way We Roll, a society show with 129 episodes published.
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 despi
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
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 thi
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 airlines
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 usin
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 struggling
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
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 w
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 th
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 i
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 or
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 sugg
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
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 poli
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 limitatio
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 att
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.
It is often said that politicians only think short-term. However, twenty years ago, the Labour government released a report titled “Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People.” This cross-government strategy outlined
On Friday, 29th November, Members of Parliament voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Phil, who is part of Not Dead Yet, an organisation that opposed the bill, gives us an update. He
This month, to coincide with the International Day of Persons with a Disability 2024, we will explore the international progress of disability inclusion with our two guests. Susan Scott Parker is a renowned global expert
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The Way We Roll is hosted by Simon Minty and Phil Friend. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 129 episodes.
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