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Life through a prism
Hello my name is Rob thanks for taking the time to find me and to listen to the podcast. In this podcast we take a cup of disability news, a cup of lgbtqia+ a dash of pop culture, technology and shake it all together and see how it comes out of the oven. I hope your time we spend together is a sharing and learning experience for us both. Lets have a conversation. If you want to reach out at lifethroughaprismpodcast2026@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A…
Episodes
- Life through a prism
Episode 169 - Disability- Disabled Elite Female Athletes being left behind due to discrimination
in this episode we are looking at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Discrimination creating barriers to sporting success for our elite…
- Life through a prism
Episode 168- Leek'd GTA6 information what is going on???
in todays episode we are going to take a look at pop culture with this weeks biggest gaming story that of the leaks of gta6 from the group known as cyberleek…
- Life through a prism
Episode 167-Disability- new Aviation Disability Standards one step closer
in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from aviationtoday.in entitled Australia Plans New Aviation Disability Standards To Improve…
- Life through a prism
Episode 166- Pop Culture- Pepe Le Pew is back , surviving cancel culture
in this episode we are going to look at pop culture with an article regarding the return from cancel culture of pepe le pew the article is from that park…
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Episode 165- Transgender- 1890 Cercle Hermaphroditos
in this episode we are going to look at an article in the lgbtqia+ category specifically transgender, going in the way back machine to 1890 with an article…
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Episode 164- Pop Culture- Ricky Gervais not going to tone his humor down
In this episode we are going to look at the response Ricky Gervais has made over complaints in regards to his comments about celebrity activism the article is…
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Episode 163- Disability - Could you live on a wage of $3.31 per hour?
in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour…
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Episode 162- Pop Culture- Sony PlayStation V the Gaming world who will blink first
In todays episode we will look at two articles regarding the decision by Sony to stop producing game discs in January 2028.Both articles are from geeks and…
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Episode 161- Disability - What would you do if a pilot told you to wear a nappy ?
in today’s episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the guardian.com entitled ‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is…
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Episode 160-Pop Culture- Trouble brewing outside the office?
in this episode we are going to look at pop culture with what seemingly is a growing tension between former the office stars Ricky Gervais and Rainn Wilson…
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Episode 159- Disability- Will one day disabled astronauts reach for the stars?
in todays episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to…
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Episode 158- Pop Culture- God of War Laufey star says "its ok if it is not your cup of tea"
In this episode we take a look at an article from that park place.com.com the article is entitled Deborah Ann Woll Responds to God of War Laufey Controversy…
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Episode 157- Pop Culture- Wolverine trailer flooded with comments on end of the physical disc
in today’s episode we are looking at pop culture. The article is from that park place.com entitled New PlayStation Wolverine Trailer Flooded with Angry…
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Episode 156- Disability- Uber backs down withdrawing $5 "disability tax"
In episode 154 we looked at an article regarding uber introducing a $5 disability tax. The disability community has had a victory the article is from…
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Episode 155- Pop Culture -Rumour Avengers Doomsday editing is difficult.
In this episode we are going to look at pop culture in episode 153 we took a look at an article which talked about maybe plot leaks for the upcoming avenger’s…
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Episode 154- Disability -Uber penalises disability community with "disability tax"
in this episode we are going to look at the category of disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Uber accused of imposing unfair 'disability tax'…
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Episode 153-Pop Culture-Avengers Doomsday leaked plot resurfaces could it be real?
in this episode we will take a look at pop culture in regardto the upcoming Avengers Doomsday the article is from that park place.com entitled Avengers…
Life through a prismEpisode 152- Pop Culture -PlayStation Jan 2028 no more new physical releases
We are going to look at the downfall of physical media with an article from that park place.com entitled PlayStation Officially Kills Off Physical Games…
Life through a prismEpisode 151-Pop Culture GTA6 Early access is a scam
Todays article is in the pop culture category and the article comes from Malwarebytes.com entitled GTA 6 early access is nothing but a scam by Stefan Dasic…
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Episode 150-LGBTQIA+ Australia's Stonewall moment
WARNING this article we are going to look at today has references to homophobia and police brutality and maybe triggering for some listeners.It comes from…
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Episode 149- Disability-Substandard Healthcare for the Intellectual Disability community
we are going to look at an article regarding disability from abc.net.au entitled People with intellectual disability continue to receive substandard healthcare…
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Episode 148- Pop Culture- X-men-men=Woke Wolverine Game???
the article is from that park place .com entitled Insomniac Removes “Men” from X-Men Name in Wolverine Game After Reported Sweet Baby Inc. Involvement by…
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Episode 147- Disability- Australian Mateship Personified
in this episode we are going to look at Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Two mates, one chair: How Fletcher and Lachie create their own kind…
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Episode 146-Pop Culture -Masters of the universe who has the powwweeerrr?
In this episode we are going to take a look at a review of masters of the universe , I've seen the movie so ill give an occasional thought as we go along the…
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Episode 145- Drones and Disability- Australian man pioneers app to use head movement to fly drones
in this episode we are going to look at drones and disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Queensland man pioneers app to fly drones using head…
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Episode 144-Pop Culture- Kratos God of War you can sit this one out
what do you do when you have a successful video game franchise what do you do to continue its popularity you bait and switch and hope no ones notice . The…
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Episode 143 Disability-Clare Reilly becomes first person to complete 1,000km Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair
in this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Clare Reilly becomes first person to complete 1,000km Munda Biddi…
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Episode 142-Pop Culture- Jon Favreau not sure why the Mandalorian and Grogu needed to be a movie
the article we are going to look at is from geeks and gamers.com entitled Jon Favreau Admits He’s ‘Not Sure’ Why Lucasfilm Decided to Make a ‘Mandalorian’…
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Episode 141 - Disability - Kayla - Final Episode in series with Merran Thurley and her 50+ years with guide dogs
In this episode we meet Kayla the last in this series with Merran Thurley.I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content…
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Episode 140-LGBTQIA+ IDAHOBIT bullying
the article comes from qnews.com.au entitled 16-year-old Rainbow Shoelace founder and author targeted online for supporting IDAHOBIT. Written by Dan Acuri…
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Episode 139 -Pop Culture- my attempt to review the Mandalorain (meh) and Grogu movie
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you this little podcast has reached 1000 downloads/listens I am very grateful and hope you will stick…
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Episode 138- Disability- Australian Teenager with disability sues Australian Government .
In this episode we will take a look at the category of Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Teen with disability sues Australian government over…
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Episode 137- Pop Culture- Dwayne "the rock" Johnson "skirts "around masculinity a second time
This episode we look at Pop Culture with an article from geeks and gamers.com entitled The Rock Claims The “MostMasculine Men” Wear a Skirt While Sporting One…
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Episode 136- What the.....-No BUTTS about it
the article in this episode is from the guardian.com entitled No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack by…
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Episode 135- PoP Culture- Masculinity would you please step aside
In this episode we are going to look at what Dwayne the Rock Johnson has to say about his take on masculinity on the way to the debut of the live action Disney…
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Episode 134- Disability- Merran Thurley's 50+ year journey with Guide dogs- Jacob
In this episode we are heading into the home stretch with our series of conversations with Merran Thurley and her 50+ year Journey with guide dogs .In this…
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Episode 133- Pop Culture- He man and the toxic universe
We are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Masters of the Universe Actress Links Teela to “Toxic Masculinity” as Film’s Messaging…
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Episode 132- Disability - You can't pick your son up from here
In this episode we are going to look at an article from 7news.com.au entitled Adelaide Airport apologises after wheelchair user blocked from disability pick-up…
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Episode 131-Pop Culture- Devil wears Prada 2- Is racism still in fashion?
In this episode we are going to look at pop culture and the backlash Disney is receiving on the eve of the devil wears Prada 2.The article is entitled Disney…
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Episode 130- Disability- You have to leave your a fire risk
In this episode we are looking at disability with an article from lgbtqnation.com entitled A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a “fire risk.” Her…
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Episode 129- Pop Culture- Will it be James Bond or Jamie Bond?
In this episode we are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Ghostbusters 2016 Director Claims Next James Bond Should be American Woman…
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Episode 128- Pop culture- You don't like my AI what's wrong with you?
In this episode we are going to look at pop culture specifically AI. The article we are going to look at is from pcgamer.com entitled. Microsoft's head of AI…
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Episode 127 - Pop Culture- Bowser represents toxic masculinity...what the??????
The article we are going to look at is from Geeks and Gamers.com entitled Grace Randolph LOSES IT Over Mario Galaxy Movie, Claims Bowser Represents The…
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Episode 126- Disability- Merran Thurley's 50+ years using guide dogs
In this episode we continue our series with Merran Thurley and her 50+ years of using guide dogs . In this episode we will meet Leo and Ida.I would just like…
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Episode 125- Pop Culture- James Dean the man who would not have a hand tied behind his back
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from gayety.com entitled Was James Dean Gay? The Romantic And Sexual Past Of The Timeless Icon, dated…
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Episode 124 - PoP Culture-James Bond, shaken, stirred and maybe watered down
In this episode we are going to look at pop culture from an article from thatparkplace.com entitledNew James Bond Game 007 First Light Promises “Modern Values”…
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Episode 123 - Disability- A dog's life on Moolooloo station
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Tarina Warren has been legally blind since she was 16, now a seeing eye dog…
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Episode 122- Pop Culture -Please hire the best person for the role
In this episode we are going to look at pop culture and an article from attitude.co.uk entitled Joanna Lumley argues straight actors should be able to play…
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Episode 121- LGBTQIA+- Queer Aussies finding community with Ice Hockey
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article fromqnews.com.au entitled -Queer joy in ice hockey isn’t just for tv, it’s happening right here in…
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Episode 120-Disability- Supermarket Security v Disability Access
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from conversation.com entitled. How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with…
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Episode 119-LGBTQIA+ should Pride Round and Pride Game be trademarked?
In this episode we will look at whether Pride Round and Pride Game should be trademarked.https://qnews.com.au/exclusive-inside-the-secret-battle-over-trademarki…
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Episode 118- Disability- Sir you will have to leave the premisses
In this episode we are going to look at disability through an article from yahoo news entitled Sad reason Aussie with disability repeatedly kicked out of pubs…
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Episode 117-Pop Culture- Is there a conspiracy in Hollywood to axe lgbtqia+ content on tv and streaming?
In this episode we are going to ask the question is Hollywood deliberately axing queer content. The article comes from geeks and gamers.com entitled Nearly…
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Episode 116-Disability- Confusion in regards to the Disability Discrimination Act
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article in the category of disability form abc.net.au entitled Confusion about disability discrimination law…
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Episode 115- Gay and Pop culture one mans journey through the music of Queen
In this episode we are going to look at an article from xtramagazine.com entitled : In the closet, I lost my voice.Queen gave it back to me written by kc hoard…
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Episode 114- Pop Culture-Who can podcast you, and you and even you!!!!
In this episode we are going into the subject of pop culture in an article from geeksandgamers.com entitled Podcasting Diversity Study Is the Dumbest Thing…
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Episode 113-Trans Youth-New Report shows transgender youth on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicidal tendencies.
In todays episode we are going to look at an article regarding trans youth entitled 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth on HRT says new report written…
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Episode 112- Nature and Disability
In this episode we are going to look at disability and nature in article from abc.net.au entitled The joys and challenges of connecting to nature as a…
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Episode 111 -Disability- Disability advocate has their social media account shutdown
In this episode we are going to look at an article from New Zealand entitled Disability advocate has Facebook account shut down from the website rnz.co.nz…
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Episode 110- Disability -Merran Thurley and Monty
In todays episode we continue the series with Merran Thurley 50+ years with guide dogs ,in this episode we meet Monty.I would just like to ask if you have…