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Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. Each episode explores issues that matter to disabled people, including accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, and voting. The show also features This Week's Deep Cut, a media pairing that helps listeners engage with each episode's theme.
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Select an episode below to get more detail, read show notes, and access full episode transcripts.
Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.
Season Three Trailer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Episode Summary
Join us for Season Three of Disability Deep Dive on May 7, 2026!
Interpreting the Beat: Making Music Visible with Amber Galloway
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Episode Summary
In our final episode of Season 2, we interview Amber Galloway, a renowned ASL interpreter who makes music performances visually expressive for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, followed by our "Deep Cut" examining “The Boy from 6B," an episode of "Only Murders in the Building."
Out Loud and Unapologetic: Squirmy & Grubs Take on Stigma and Storytelling
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, we have a conversation with Shane and Hannah Burcaw, the creators behind Squirmy and Grubs, and end with a Deep Cut analysis of the film "I Didn't See You There."
Rolling Across the World: Cory Lee on Adventure, Advocacy, and Access for All
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Cory Lee, a travel writer and advocate, and conclude with our Deep Cut, where we discuss the South Korean Netflix series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."
Bridging the Gap: Charles Redding on Global Solutions for Assistive Technology
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Episode Summary
This episode features a conversation with Charles Redding, Executive Director of Wheels for Humanity and the leader of CLASP, as well as a Deep Cut discussion about the documentary "Rising Phoenix."
Breaking Sound Barriers: Lachi on Music, Advocacy, and the Future of Entertainment
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Episode Summary
In this, our 100th episode, we interview Grammy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, and advocate Lachi, followed by our Deep Cut about the movie "Sound of Metal."
Enough Is Enough: Preventable Deaths in Intellectual Disabilities - with Sara Ryan
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Professor Sara Ryan, author of “Critical Health and Learning Disabilities: An Exploration of Erasure and Social Murder,” and end with our 'Deep Cut' segment discussing the UK documentary "When Barbara Met Alan."
Access, Not Applause: Sarah Todd Hammer on Moving Beyond Inspiration
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Sarah Todd Hammer, author, speaker, and consultant, and end with a 'Deep Cut' segment analyzing the documentary "Catwalk: From Glada Hudik to New York."
Little Imperfections, Big Conversations: Peet Montzingo on Growing Up Different
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Peet Montzingo, author of “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different,” and conclude with a 'Deep Cut' segment analyzing the 2021 film “Cyrano,” starring Peter Dinklage.
Season Two Trailer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Episode Summary
Join us for Season Two of Disability Deep Dive on November 6, 2025!
Docs with Disabilities: Rethinking Inclusion in Medical Education – with Dr. Lisa Meeks
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Dr. Lisa Meeks of the Docs with Disabilities Initiative, and discuss the HBO Max show, The Pitt.
Accessible Voices: Building Community Through Blind-Led Media – with Aaron Richmond
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Aaron Richmond of Aaron's Opinion, and discuss the music video for "Lift Me Up."
More Than a Mascot: Challenging Ableism in School Symbols – with Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin of Mascots Matter, and discuss the children's book, "Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different."
The Ethics of Innovation: Disability, Technology, and Reproductive Justice – with Katie Hasson
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Katie Hasson, Associate Director of the Center for Genetics and Society, and discuss the documentary "Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement."
Disability, Pop Culture, and Higher Education – with Kyle Romano
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Episode Summary
A conversation with Kyle Romano about disability and pop culture, and the hosts discuss the Hulu show "Ramy."
