Call Me Disabled, the third and final podcast from the UK Acast Amplifier programme has launched.
Poppy Greenfield, host of the podcast says: “Disabled people get told both how and how not to identify a lot.
“You’re not disabled; you’re specially-abled. Stuff like that caters more to non-disabled people and the stigma around disability than anything. If you see my disability, my access needs can be met. We can work from there. Build something better.”
Last year, Call Me Disabled was chosen as a winner of Acast Amplifier, a programme to discover, establish and promote new podcast ideas. Poppy has been receiving support in the form of equipment, a grant, mentorship, studio time and artwork from Acast – all to help launch her podcasts.
With the support of Acast, the podcast will be available across all podcast platforms and have access to Acast’s monetisation products, including advertising, sponsorship, and brand collaborations.
Interviews in each episode will be with disabled activists, authors, artists, and people Poppy admires. She hopes to create a Call Me Disabled community that dapples the dialogue with a keen eye on issues while offering a welcoming, warm space to ask questions and a mission to spark joy.
Josh Woodhouse, Managing Director for Acast UK & Ireland: “Our three winners of Acast Amplifier in the UK have been deserving, and brilliant to work with as we develop their podcasts.
“None more so than Poppy, whose Call Me Disabled podcast will highlight some incredible disabled people across the UK.
“As Poppy says herself, we chose her as a winner because she wants to celebrate disabled lives, and there’s no better place to recognise these stories than via a podcast. We can’t wait to help her grow her show and welcome her to the Acast Creator Network family.”
Call Me Disabled is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Samsung Free and Google Podcasts.
