• The Crip Trip Disability Podcast (Trailer)
    Apr 30 2025
    Hosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, the Crip Trip Disability Podcast is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from the Crip Trip TV series , offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.kroetschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_kroetschTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frederickkroetsch About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
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    1 Min.
  • TikTok Influencer Erin Novakowski
    May 5 2025
    Danny and Fred are joined by TikTok superstar Erin Novakowski to discuss the naming of the RV, the reinvention of traditional life milestones, and the disparities exposed by COVID-19. The trio also tackle the significant issue of ableism. Video Podcast VersionChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:18)Name the RV (01:27)Missing Milestones / Lag Time (02:45)Moving Out & Going Away for University (06:21)Grad School & Post-Secondary Accessibility (08:02)COVID-19, Distance Learning & Disability (12:26)Working from Home / Care is in the Budget Lines (16:39)Housing, Accessibility Upgrades & the Landlord Problem (18:24)Advice for Young People with Disabilities & Allies (23:42)Closing Remarks & Credits (29:35)Guest Bio: Erin Novakowski (Calgary)Erin Novakowski is a 22 year old writer, university student, and self proclaimed Instagram Baddie who is a Tiktok influencer in the disability sphere. She is a full time power wheelchair user, in school she studies Political Science and English, because her parents weren’t disappointed in her enough when she got a nose ring. When she isn’t busy with school or her work, she enjoys oversharing on her private story and making thirst traps for Tik Tok. She’s passionate about disability representation and advocacy, and you can often find her cyberbullying ableist politicians via Twitter. Besides her work online, she enjoys painting, chugging coffee, and cloud watching. Webpage: https://cripplemedia.com/author/erinmarienova/Facebook: www.facebook.com/erin.novakowski.9Instagram: www.instagram.com/erinnovakowski/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cripplemediaYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgfL5_pt11uR4YOoHVBdPAX: x.com/cripplemedia Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.kroetschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_kroetschTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frederickkroetsch About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
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    31 Min.
  • In Minneapolis with Trista McGovern, SAMU & Gabriel “Freaque” Rodreick
    May 10 2025
    Daniel takes a quick detour in Minneapolis and invites influencer and educator SAMU, musician Gabriel "Freaque" Rodreick, and photographer Trista McGovern to discuss their art and advocacy practices. They explore how they merge the two, face ableism online, navigate grieving capacities, and how intersectionality manifests in their practices. Video Podcast VersionChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:16)Self-Descriptions (01:18)Trista on Art Practices & Intersectionality (02:40)Response from Able-Bodied Audiences (05:09)SAMU on Attitudes Towards Disabled Art & Ableism Online (07:17)Gabriel on Touring & Building His Music Career (11:04)Inaccessible Opportunities & Accessible Venues (12:22)Changing Course & Moving Forward (14:18)Crip Elders, Mentors, Art & Activism (17:39)Activist Burnout & the Disability Community (20:24)Compounding Identities, Being an Educator & Sharing Your Platform (25:15)Closing Remarks & Credits (29:24)Guest Bio'sTrista Marie McGovern (Minneapolis)I am a queer disabled photographer, writer, model, and interdisciplinary artist. My work is fueled by exploring human story and personal identity. I am an advocate for disability issues and ableism awareness through personal and collaborative projects, with a strong focus on sexuality. I am driven by social justice values and involvement including environmental, racial, disability, and transformative justice and police abolition. My work in intimate portraits as a photographer focuses on breaking down barriers to illuminate vulnerability and individual personalities. My driving force for making and intent of my artwork and advocacy practice is to cultivate joy and foster connectedness with each other and within ourselves. WebpageFacebookInstagramTikTokLinktreeSAMU (Minneapolis)A deaf/blind hispanic Tiktoker and social media advocate, SAMU has a massive following 1 million followers on Tiktok and 60k on Instagram. They frequently use their platform to boost causes' traction, educate able bodied audiences on the effects of policy, and strengthen the disabled community on social media. Facebook: @samerubiiInstagram: @samerubii TikTok: @samerubiGabriel "Freaque" Rodreick (Minneapolis)Freaque is for the derelicts, the heretics, the tree stumps, and those who live on the fringes of society. A tattered voice, made of strung out words, hung to dry over broken chords on his mother’s piano. “Decompose" was created in his childhood dining room, on the piano he played for 11 years before a spinal cord injury took away his hands. In a wooden womb of darkness, he took what he had and rose above a society that constantly tells us we are not enough, that we’re only worth the possessions we own, the money in our bank accounts, and our body's abilities. We do not have to conform to societal standards to be valued as human beings. That is why he creates music and art.His music is used as the soundtrack for A Cripple’s Dance. It ranges from stripped down blues and dirt-folk off of his EP “Decompose", to groovy, swampy, singles like “How Are You Not Freaking Out” and “Patience”. He touches on subjects of sexuality, grief, anger, climate change, political and corporate corruption, and uses them to weave a story about life with a Spinal Cord Injury. WebpageFacebookInstagramLinktree Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. ...
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    30 Min.
  • Legendary Comedian Lucas Waterfill
    Jun 20 2025
    Daniel and Fred are accompanied by comedian Lucas Waterfill for a post CripTrip discussion on disability and comedy. Lucas, along with his cat Sarah-tonin, shares insights into his beginnings. The three arts majors delve into the topics of integrity and accessibility within their respective fields.Video Podcast Version Watch the Cat Photobombing that charmed a nation on YouTube ShortsChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:21)Idea for Season 2: One Massive Mad Max Crip Trip Convoy (01:22)Danny & Fred’s Stand-Up Comedy Sets: The Review (03:52)Lucas on Performing and Getting into Comedy (07:04)Cat Photobomb: a Wild Sarah-Tonin Appears (09:19)The Stand-Up Comedy Hustle (09:46)Tackling Visceral Topics & Refining the Act (10:23)TV Disability Renaissance or Sideshow: Who Controls the Narrative? (13:58)Surface Level Representation Doesn’t Work (18:26)Impact of TikTok & Instagram (19:02)Career FOMO (20:38)Exclusive Comedy Venues = Inaccessible Comedy Venues (21:52)Evolving Attitudes, Effort & Treatment (25:31)Tough Crowds: Chicago Versus New York (28:08)When Crowd Work Goes Wrong / Don’t Ask a Sailor… (29:36)Steve Way Interview & Humour as a Coping Mechanism (30:16)Investing in Disabled Comedians and Content Creators (31:30)Closing Remarks & Credits (36:09)See more of Lucas in episode 4 of Crip Trip 'Merica streaming now on AMI+Guest BioLucas Waterfill (Chicago) - Website: http://www.lucaswaterfill.comLucas Waterfill is a seriously brilliant comedian. He is able to make big points about society, while being sure to make it plain that he doesn't have the answers either. He doesn't hide his mistakes, and he has a great vocabulary at his disposal to help describe them. He's won several contests and been in several festivals. He's opened for several famous people, making their job more difficult, as the audience falls in love with Lucas every time.Article - "Indy Comedian Growing Stand-Up Career with Cerebral Palsy"Follow Lucas Waterfill online:Facebook: @lucas.waterfillInstagram: @LucasWaterfillTikTok: @lucaswaterfillStream Lucas’s first comedy special “Lucas Waterfill: Public Inconvenience” now: Amazon Prime, YouTube Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.kroetschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_kroetschTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frederickkroetsch About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities ...
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    37 Min.
  • Filmmaking Dynamic Duo Michelle Asgarali and Meagan McAteer
    Jun 24 2025
    Daniel and Fred are joined by Michelle Asgarali and Meagan McAteer, two highly skilled filmmakers and producers based in Toronto. Leading the charge in disabled culture building, this dynamic duo explores the intersection of disability and film, shares their origins, and discusses their ongoing efforts to advocate for change within the industry and the community.Video Podcast VersionChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:15)Getting Started – Michelle Asgarali (01:38)Breaking Character (03:07)Meeting Meagan McAteer (05:15)Changing Perspectives on the Industry (06:17)Meg’s Turn (06:45)Master’s Degree & MS Diagnosis (08:13)Adopting a Disability Lens & Disability-Centered Spaces (09:36)Accessibility and the Apocalypse (10:22)Push and Other Projects (10:57)Disability Screen Office (DSO) & the Best Practices Guide (12:17)COVID, Disability & the Film Industry (12:38)Increased Visibility & Tightening Connections in the Disability Community (16:58)Accessibility of Remote Work & Regional Restrictions (18:12)Disability Producers Lab (22:54)“Care Work is Done in the Budget Lines” (24:25)Inaccessibility in Air Travel (24:55)Breaking Down Barriers in the Film Industry (26:49)Disability Inclusion Abroad (29:49)Inception Spaces & Day 1 Representation (30:54)Closing Remarks & Credits (32:24)Guest Bio'sMichelle Asgarali - TorontoMichelle Asgarali is a Canadian writer/producer with a documentary and TV development background. A Toronto Star article featured her for becoming the first openly-disabled show-runner of a Canadian docu-series. This AMI original docu-series, Breaking Character (Winterhouse Films, 2022-), follows six performers with disabilities as they hustle to make their mark on the stage, screen and runway of Hollywood North. She also was the Lead Story Producer of Season 1 of CBC's Push (Fenix Films and TV/Small Army, 2023-), Canada's first major-network prime time series featuring a leading cast with disabilities, as well as writing for children's programs by Lopii Productions. Facebook: www.facebook.com/masgarali1Meagan McAteer - TorontoWith over fifteen years of professional industry experience directing and producing documentary and lifestyle television under her belt, Meagan is excited to explore new opportunities and platforms in the pursuit of creative growth, great projects and beautiful stories. During the Pandemic Meagan completed a master’s degree in Media Production (The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, 2021) focusing on disability representation in film and television. Her narrative short film, “One Day/Day One” will be participating the festival circuit in 2022/23 season and she is workshopping a number of projects. She is working closely with AMI, Telefilm and The Canadian Media fund in the development of the Disability Screen Office and Best Practices Guide with respect to disability in the the Canadian Media Industry.Webpage: www.meaganmcateer.com Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when ...
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    35 Min.
  • Breaking All the Taboos with Robert Andy Coombs
    Jul 7 2025
    What if everything you thought about disabled bodies and sexuality was dead wrong? In this raw and radically honest episode, Daniel and Fred get intimately real with photographer Robert Andy Coombs, a Yale MFA powerhouse whose provocative self-portraits explore the erotic, emotional, and unapologetically sexual side of queer disabled life.Robert doesn’t just pose, he seduces, challenges, and redefines what sexy means. Together, we dive deep into care-work as foreplay, navigating desire with dependence, and how disabled bodies aren’t just desirable, They’re Effin' iconic.Learn about the seductive power of vulnerability and trust, why disabled people make damn good lovers, turning carework into connection—and sometimes kink, breaking taboos around pleasure, touch, and representation & making art that turns you on and makes you thinkThis isn’t about inspiration—it’s about liberation. It’s hot. It’s honest. And it’s time.Watch the video version on YouTubeChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:19)Getting Into Photography (01:22)Shooting in Black & White (04:41)Robert’s Paralysis & Photography Practice (05:08)The Topic of Sex, Disability & Sexuality (06:34)Intimate Creative & Personal Pursuits (09:14)Inspiring Vulnerability (10:58)The Technical Side & Art Assistants (12:55)The Crip Trip RV Gallery / Dusting off the Polaroid (16:47)Raised Eyebrows & Other Reactions (19:11)Abled-Bodied vs. Disabled Audiences (21:06)Fetishists, Devotees & Objectification (23:05)Intention, Art & Intimacy (25:45)Getting Hired vs. Going Solo (28:02)The Art Industry, Capitalism & People with Disabilities (29:04)Closing Remarks & Credits (34:30)Guest Bio - https://www.robertandycoombs.com/about Coombs grew up in Michigan's majestic Upper Peninsula where he spent his childhood roaming the great outdoors. He started photographing his walkabouts in middle school and moved on to portraiture in high school. Coombs received a scholarship to Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. During his third year in undergrad, Coombs sustained a spinal cord injury due to a gymnastics training accident. After a year of recovery, he returned to KCAD and received his BFA in photography in 2013. Coombs' photography explores the intersections of disability and sexuality. Themes of relationships, caregiving, fetish, and sex are depicted and explored throughout. Coombs graduated from the Yale School of Art with his MFA amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently residing in coastal Alabama. Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.kroetschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_kroetschTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...
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    35 Min.
  • Steve Way: Actor, Comedian & Award-Winning Producer
    Jul 9 2025
    Crip Trip hosts Daniel Ennett & Frederick Kroetsch catch up with actor, comedian, filmmaker, and producer Steve Way – a true multi-hyphenate. Steve's work spans from Hulu's "Ramy" to producing films like "Good Bad Things." They discuss art and advocacy, Steve's career, his current projects, and the significance of telling disabled stories that are grounded in reality.Watch the Video version on YouTubeChaptersShow Open (00:00)Introductions (00:18)Steve’s “Get Out & Vote” Videos (01:26)Bridging the Gap Between Art & Advocacy (02:42)Steve Way’s Career Journey (05:07)Working with Ramy Youssef (06:06)Disposable Humanity: Steve’s New Documentary Project (07:54)Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) & Home Care (10:15)Disabled Archetypes in TV & Film (10:57)Feel Good Stories, Exploitation & Happy Endings (13:03)Burnout & the Work Grind (15:20)Strong, Relatable Characters (17:20)Working on “Ramy” (18:50)Steve’s Top 3 Favourite TV Shows (19:42)The Power of Despicable Characters (20:53)Vulnerability & Other Lessons Learned from “Ramy” (22:52)The Moment: “Ramy Will Do It” (23:17)Discomfort Identifying as Disabled (26:14)Leaning Into It (28:06)Weaponizing Disability (30:42)How to Make the Film & TV Industry More Accessible: A Seat at the Table and a Wheel in the Door (32:05)Closing Remarks & Credits (33:17)Guest Bio - Steve Way (New York)Steve is a 32 year old substitute teacher by day and stand up comedian by night. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for disability awareness. Steve performs stand up in the NJ/NY area, motivational speeches around the country, and is the co-creator and star of the web series Uplifting Dystrophy. He can be seen in the Hulu show Ramy.Steve has been performing stand up for over 8 years with his first set at the Comedy Charity Explosion in his hometown of Rutherford, NJ. He has performed at the 2011 Bamboozle music festival and was the co-host of The Lockdown, a monthly stand up show at the People's Improv Theatre in New York City.Follow Steve Way online:Website FacebookInstagramTikTok Check out Crip Trip highlights and the video podcast episodes on YouTube!Watch the full series on AMI-tv and AMI+ and follow Crip Trip on Instagram More about the Crip Trip Disability PodcastHosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, Crip Trip is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry. From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creatives face while keeping the conversation lively with their signature humor and punk-rock energy. Each episode features participants from Crip Trip, offering raw, unfiltered stories about surviving—and thriving—in a world that still has a long way to go. Host Bio's:Daniel EnnettDaniel Ennett is a filmmaker, artist, and advocate from Amiskwacîwâskahikan(ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, so-called Edmonton). Daniel hosted 3 seasons of the web-series Invincible, and the short film Beneath the Surface. Both of those projects follow his adventures as an above elbow/knee quadruple amputee where he tried various adaptive sports like skiing, skydiving, and scuba diving with sharks.He did all of this in collaboration with his friend Frederick Kroetsch. Together they worked on a 35mm art film, Form and Func7on, as well as a short film Lim(b)itless, where he participated in body suspension. Working with Catapult Pictures, he’s created a series of pitches while he finished his honours degree in psychology. As a sophomore filmmaker he recently made Flesh Ballet, a visual commentary on ableism. From 2022-2023 Daniel worked as a co-director on CBC’s TV-series Push. He maintains a thriving painting/photography practice. His work currently focuses on bringing light to Disabled experiences.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.a.ennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.paradox/Frederick KroetschFrederick first met Daniel Ennett in 2013 when trying to find a web-series to produce. When their show Invincible was greenlit, Frederick left the world of broadcast journalism to move fulltime into documentary TV production. The two of them have been making projects that challenge society’s views on disability ever since.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.kroetschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_kroetschTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frederickkroetsch About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn...
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