Episode 34 - Arts Everywhere - "Your media diet" with John Loeppky
The digital media landscape presents several challenges, including the overwhelming amount of information available, making it difficult to discern reliable sources from misinformation. In this episode, journalist John Loeppky offers his thoughts on choosing sources wisely. Together with host Em...
A Reality Check: trying to get by on disability assistance
Grant Hardy helps us take a closer look at the reality of life on disability assistance, following a recent report in the mainstream media about turmoil at BC’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Helaine Boyd, Executive Director at Disability Alliance BC speaks about DABC’s po...
History in 60
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by the host of AMI‘s newest television series called History in 60. Our guest, John Loeppky, explores the key moments in history in regards to individuals with disabilities. Plus, the International Olympic Committee has ...
HISTORY IN 60 - John Loepkky Interview
Christian Zyp interviews John Loeppky about the series he hosts HISTORY IN 60 now streaming on AMI+ online. It premiered recently and you can watch all six episodes eventually. Look below to find links to stream.
HISTORY IN 60 is a six-part documentary series hosted by journalist John Loeppky. In...
From Winnipeg to Worldwide: Wheelchair Rugby and Canada’s Disability History with Jessica Kruger
In this episode of the History in 60 Companion Podcast, host John Loeppky explores the Canadian origins and global rise of wheelchair rugby, one of the most intense and strategic sports on four wheels.
John sits down with elite athlete Jessica Kruger to talk about how the sport builds community,...
History in 60: The Podcast - Coming Soon!
The new TV & Podcast series "History in 60" Is Finally Here....And It Starts with Murderball
A brand new series has arrived… and we’re starting with a sport that hits HARD. In this first episode of History in 60, we dive into the origins of Murderball — the intense, full-contact sport now known...
Laughed At to Laughed With: Disability Comedy and Reclaiming the Joke with Yousef Kadoura
In this episode of the History in 60 Companion Podcast, host John Loeppky sits down with actor and writer Yousef Kadoura to explore disability-led comedy, where it comes from, what it pushes back against, and why it matters for disability culture in Canada.
From the complicated history of freak ...
Soft Landings: Disability History, Peer Support, and the Power of Interdependence with Heather McCain
In this episode of the History in 60 Companion Podcast, host John Loeppky is joined by Heather McCain, founder and executive director of Live, Educate, Transform Society (LETS) and a proud Crip Doula, for a wide-ranging conversation about disability justice, community care, and how disabled peopl...
Choreographing Access: Disability-Led Dance in Canada and Beyond with Dr. Kelsie Acton
In this episode of the History in 60 Companion Podcast, host John Loeppky explores inclusive and disability-led dance with Dr. Kelsie Acton.
For generations, dance has been defined by uniformity, precision, and bodies moving in specific, codified ways. That definition often left disabled dancers...
Inside the System: Disabled Politicians and the Fight for Representation with Mario Levesque
In this episode of the History in 60 Companion Podcast, host John Loeppky sits down with Dr. Mario Levesque to explore disability and political representation in Canada.
From barriers to elected office to shifting public attitudes and policy reform, this conversation examines what’s changed, wha...
