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Welcome to The Adaptive Sports Podcast, the podcast where adaptive athletes take the spotlight. From wheelchair basketball courts to accessible golf greens, we bring you conversations that challenge stereotypes and celebrate grit, talent, and determination. Each week, we talk to disabled athletes, coaches, and advocates about the real wins and hard-fought journeys behind the scenes. These are the stories major media too often misses. The raw, honest, and game-changing conversations. Whether ...
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Welcome to Push&Play, a podcast with candid conversations between design activist Danielle Chen and her friends about design, culture and social issues. Episodes cover a variety of intersecting topics reflecting on her experiences and observations, as well as her learnings from her continuous activism work.
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Paralympian Stacey Rice shares her remarkable transition from competing in the 1988 Paralympic Games for volleyball to finding a new passion in adaptive golf. After losing her leg to bone cancer at 16, Stacey’s athletic dreams seemed over—until a supportive community of amputee athletes changed her path. In this episode, Stacey talks about rediscov…
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When former college basketball player John LeMieux was diagnosed with sarcoma in his 50s, his life changed overnight. Undergoing rotationplasty surgery was both physically and mentally challenging—but it also led him to an unexpected new love: golf. In this conversation, John shares how facing cancer reshaped his outlook, why adaptive sports restor…
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Born without her right hand, Sophia never saw disability as a barrier—just a chance to get creative. Inspired by her golf-loving dad, she turned weekend trips to the course into a lifelong passion. Sophia shares how sports built her confidence, the adaptations she’s made on the course, and her message to other young athletes redefining what’s possi…
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In this episode of The Adjustment Game, host Jennifer Price, sits down with Jill MacDonald, a mother, teacher, and cancer survivor from Nova Scotia, whose journey embodies resilience and determination. Jill’s life changed in 2014 when both she and her husband Jeff were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other. After losing Jeff and undergoin…
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In this episode of The Adjustment Game, host Jennifer Price sits down with Kenny Bontz, a four-time U.S. National Adaptive Golf Champion whose journey redefines resilience and purpose. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, cancer at 19, and facing an amputation at 35, Kenny could have stepped away from sports altogether. Instead, he doubled down on go…
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Natasha Stasiuk is the world’s top-ranked female adaptive golfer with an intellectual disability—but her journey to the top wasn’t easy. After discovering her autism at age 22, Natasha transformed golf into both her passion and her safe place. Since 2019, she has dominated adaptive golf, winning back-to-back Canadian Women’s Adaptive Championships …
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Ryanne Jackson is a U.S. Adaptive Open champion who lives with scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in college after years of unexplained pain and fatigue, Ryanne nearly quit golf—until she found a new purpose through adaptive competition. In 2023, she captured the U.S. Adaptive Open by five strokes, earning a spot on the G4D Tour. In this…
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Ben Belino’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. Once a standout cross country runner in high school, his life took an unexpected turn after a car accident led to the amputation of his left leg—abruptly ending his running career. Refusing to let that be the end of his athletic story, Ben transitioned to wheelchair racing in track before f…
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Brendan, hailing from Southern California and now suiting up for Eastern Washington University, has always stood out for his speed and defensive instincts — traits his coach recognized right away. In this conversation, he dives into the role mobility and strength play in his game, the work it takes to maintain them, and the mindset that keeps him s…
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Jarrett Fultz brings heart, energy, and perspective to this episode as he shares his experience navigating the game of golf with cerebral palsy. Now a coach at Southern Virginia University—his alma mater—Jarrett reflects on adapting his swing through countless grip adjustments and mental strategies to stay locked in under pressure. For Jarrett, “pr…
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Yoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open. In this episode, Kelsey…
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Danny Wiseman didn’t start playing golf until his late twenties—but he’s already become one of the sport’s breakout stars. A survivor of Ewing Sarcoma who has endured 33 surgeries, Danny discovered adaptive golf through a friend and quickly embraced competition. Named Boom Athlete of the Year in 2023, he now competes nationally while balancing life…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Andréane Leclerc of Nadére arts vivants for the Season 3 Finale of PuSh Play! Throughout the Festival, Andréane will be sharing her practice through a variety of workshops and consultations for students and professionals as part of a PuSh Festival Artist Residency. Show Notes Gabrielle and Andréane discuss: How do you in…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Majula Drammeh and Joseph K Kasua. They are presenting a special studio showing and discussion of What is already here? at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Check out the show on February 7 at the VIVO Media Arts Centre. Show Notes Gabrielle, Majulah and Joseph discuss: For your show, What is Already …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Clayton Lee, who will be presenting The Goldberg Variations at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Check out the show on January 30 at the Waterfront Theatre, supported by CMHC Granville Island. Show Notes Gabrielle and Clayton discuss: Why do you only perform the Goldberg Variations once per engagement…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Sammy Chien and Caroline MacCaull of Chimerik. They are presenting Inner Sublimity at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Check out the show on February 7, 8 and 9 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Show Notes Gabrielle, Sammy and Caroline discuss: What does it look like to transcend eastern and western phil…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Julie Tenret of Focus and Sandrine Heyraud of Chaliwaté about their show Dimanche, which will be presented at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Dimanche will be presented with our friends at the Cultch on February 6, 7 and 8 at the Vancouver Playhouse, supported by Vancouver Civic Theatres. Show Notes…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Gabriel Dharmoo, who is presenting Bijuriya at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival on January 28 and 29 at the ANNEX, with Music on Main and the Indian Summer Festival and support from the Government of Quebec. Show Notes Gabrielle and Gabriel discuss: How do we artfully engage with colonialism? What doe…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutas (Bert and Nasi) who are presenting L'Addition at the 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. L'Addition, directed by Tim Etchells, will be performed at the Alliance Française Vancouver on January 25 and 26 in association with Here & Now, and supported by the consulat général de Fr…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with the legendary Marie Chouinard. Marie's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Rite of Spring will be presented at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival on February 3 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Show Notes Gabrielle and Marie discuss: Can you describe the evolution of your artistic inquiry, especially sin…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Nancy Tam, Daniel O'Shea, Conor Wylie of A Wake of Vultures. They are presenting two shows at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: K Body and Mind and Walking at Night by Myself. Both will be at the Scotiabank Dance Centre as a double feature on February 1 and 2. Show Notes Gabrielle, Nancy, Daniel and Conor …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Anne-Marie Ouellet, whose work, De glace / From Ice, will be presented at the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. You can catch her show from January 31 to February 2 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, in association with Théâtre la Seizième and the Vancouver International Children's Festival. Show Notes Gabri…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Andrea Peña, whose work, BOGOTÁ, will be presented at the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. You can catch her show on January 31 and February 1 at the Vancouver Playhouse, in association with New Works. Show Notes Gabrielle and Andrea discuss: What does the choreographic practice require? What is the futu…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Mirko Guio, whose work, All That Remains, will be presented at the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. You can catch All That Remains on January 23 and 24 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Show Notes Gabrielle and Mirko discuss: Where are you from and why is that important? What does it mean for your sho…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with performance artist, experience maker and writer Ray Young. Ray is bringing two works to the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Thirst Trap, which will be presented throughout the festival in conjunction with the frank theatre company; and OUT, which will be presented on February 8 and 9 at Performance Work…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Carmela Sison about Lasa ng Imperyo (A Taste of Empire), which will be presented during the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival on January 30 - February 1 and February 4-8 at The NEST. In this episode, Gabrielle references a previous PuSh Play episode: Multilingual Creation: its dramaturgy and implications. …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Bettina Szabo of Petrikor Danse about Habitat, which will be presented at the 20th PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Check out the show at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on January 28 and 29. Show Notes Gabrielle and Bettina discuss: What is the relevance of the Hermes metaphor and sculpture? What drew you initia…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Jaha Koo, the artist behind The History of Korean Western Theatre, which will be presented at the 2025 PuSh Festival. The History of Korean Western Theatre will be produced by CAMPO at The Roundhouse on January 23 and 24, 2025. Show Notes Gabrielle and Jaha discuss: What is the role of drama and history in reclaiming the…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Châu Kim-Sanh, the artist behind Bleu Néon at the upcoming PuSh Festival, January 23 - February 9. Bleu Néon will be presented with Plastic Orchid Factory at Left of Main on January 28 and 29. Show Notes Gabrielle and Châu Kim-Sanh discuss: How is mobility a social determinant of health, specifically for Indigenous peopl…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Gabi Gonçalves, producer from Corpo Rastreado of Renata Carvalho's piece, Transpofagic Manifesto, at the 2025 PuSh Festival, January 23 - February 9. Transpofagic Manifesto will be presented with Latincouver at the Waterfront Theatre on February 7 and 8. A special film marathon of Renata Carvalho's work will also be show…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Tom Arthur Davis and Jiv Parasram, co-creators of SWIM by Pandemic Theatre and Theatre Conspiracy. SWIM will be presented at the upcoming PuSh Festival, January 23 - February 9 in Vancouver. SWIM runs from January 30 to February 2 at VanCity Culture Lab and is presented with Touchstone Theatre and The Cultch. Show Notes …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, co-directors of asses.masses. Show Notes Gabrielle, Patrick and Milton discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh start? What are the importance of youth programs across various festivals? What is asses.masses and what was the process of creating it and bringing it to PuSh? What is the …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with lighting designer, photographer, writer and performer Itai Erdal. Show Notes Gabrielle and Itai discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh start? What inspires the effects and choices in your work? What is the world of international touring like? What was the genesis and process of How to Disappear Completely? What is …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with composer Njo Kong Kie. Show Notes Gabrielle and Njo Kong Kie discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh start? What was the process of presenting work at PuSh? How do you interpret and react to the source material? How did you pivot to digital work during Covid? How does the work transition back to the live stage? How …
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NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the audio quality for this episode is not at the usual standard for PuSh Play. Gabrielle Martin chats with Fay Nass, Artistic and Executive Director of the frank theatre and Artistic Director of Aphotic Theatre. Show Notes Gabrielle and Fay discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh start? How do we explore th…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Miriam Fernandes, co-artistic director of Toronto's why not theatre. Show Notes Gabrielle and Miriam discuss: What was the process of creating Prince Hamlet and bringing it to Vancouver? What does it mean to create work with and for those hard of hearing? How do you take a huge show that isn't built to tour on tour? How …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with performance artist Ralph Escamillan. Show Notes Gabrielle and Ralph discuss: How did you come to know about PuSh and get a commission for Hinky Punk? How do you elevate the performer into the visually iconic? What is Hinky Punk? How do you embody aspects of queerness in one performer? How do you work with restriction? Wh…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Owen Underhill, Artistic Director of Turning Point Ensemble. Show Notes Gabrielle and Owen discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh begin? Why was interdisciplinary work important? What was Norman Armour's role in the early stages of Turning Point Ensemble? How did the company evolve in terms of process, practice, po…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Dana Gingras of Animals of Distinction. Show Notes Gabrielle and Dana discuss: How did the relationship with PuSh start and develop? The personal meaning of Dana Gingras's work for Gabrielle How was "Monumental" a culmination of previous work? What does it mean to have a performing band's live energy in rehearsals? How d…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Sylvain Émard of Sylvain Émard Danse. Show Notes Gabrielle and Sylvain discuss: How did your relationship with PuSh begin? What was the impact and legacy of the show, Le Grand Continental? How do you organize and prepare for a truly large project like Le Grand Continental? How does line dancing fit into the origins and c…
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NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the audio quality for this episode is not at the usual standard for PuSh Play. Gabrielle Martin chats with Josh Martin, Artistic Co-Director of Company 605. Show Notes Gabrielle and Josh discuss: Collision between separate people, bodies and ideas How did the relationship with PuSh begin? What does it mean to be…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Vancouver-based playwright, artistic director and author Marcus Youssef. Show Notes Gabrielle and Marcus discuss: Questions of difference, belonging and dissent Dismantling systems of oppression Crime and Punishment in 2005 How did your relationship with PuSh start? How to bring vastly different perspectives, styles, for…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Canadian singer-songwriter and longtime PuSh collaborator, Veda Hille. Show Notes Gabrielle and Veda discuss: How did the relationship with PuSh begin in 2007? How did Theatre Replacement and Neworld help with this introduction? How does a company become a true ensemble over time? How did Twenty Minute Musicals come to b…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with David Pay, Artistic Director of Vancouver's Music on Main. Show Notes Gabrielle and David discuss: How did David's relationship with Push start and develop over the years? How has Vancouver changed over the years? "Terminal City Soundscape" in 2011: how did this project get realized for PuSh? Importance of improvisation …
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Maiko Yamamoto and James Long, co-founders of Vancouver's Theatre Replacement. Show Notes Gabrielle, Maiko and James discuss: How did Norman Armour supported the company, which started the same year that PuSh started its first series in 2003? How did Theatre Replacement emerge from Boca del Lupo? What are "Chamber Works"…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with Tim Carlson, co-founder of Vancouver's Theatre Conspiracy. Show Notes Gabrielle and Tim discuss: How did the relationship with PuSh begin? What was the "PuSh aesthetic" in the early days? How did Theatre Conspiracy's practice and questions evolve over the years? How did the surge of creative and entrepreneurial energy in…
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Gabrielle Martin chats with David Hudgins and Kevin Kerr, co-founders of Vancouver's Electric Company Theatre. Show Notes Gabrielle, David and Kevin discuss: The beginnings of Electric Company Theatre and its early collective model Why the fledgling theatre company had to "bite the bull by the horns" The function of interchangeable roles in the cre…
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NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the audio quality for this episode is not at the usual standard for PuSh Play. Gabrielle chats with Julie-anne Saroyan, co-founder, artistic director and creative producer of Vancouver's Small Stage, which broke through in the early PuSh Festivals. Show Notes Gabrielle Martin and Julie-anne discuss: The origin o…
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Gabrielle chats with Sherry J. Yoon and Jay Dodge, Artistic Directors of Boca del Lupo, about their early productions at the PuSh Festival from 2006, and how they've witnessed change over the years. Show Notes Gabrielle Martin, Sherry and Jay discuss: Collaboration as a core tenet of creativity Collision and confluence of difference Norman Armour's…
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