The CastABLE Podcast
The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. Kumi was born with a disability. Benai was an able bodied woman for 43 years of her life until an injury she sustained, eventually led her to becoming disabled..
Ableism is real, and education, and discussion is the only way to combat that. We created a space for people to understand without prejudice or labels. With the entertainment industry being the place where imagination can become reality, we thought that this was a GREAT place to start.
If you are a disabled creative
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us!
Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai’s Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi’s Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy our first Episode!!!
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry. In this episode we have the "Bridge builder" Wesley Ryan @wesleyryann @placespleasetv TikTok: @wesleyryann.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy the episode!!
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry.
Happy 2nd Year Anniversary to us!!
In this episode we have the incomparable Tiffany Yu @imtiffany4163
Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride, the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World.
Her TED Talk, How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive, has over one million views. She serves on the NIH National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research and was named to the 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 List.
At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father. As the Asian American daughter of immigrants, living with PTSD, and sustaining a permanent arm injury at age nine, She is well aware of the intersections of identity that affect us all. She navigated the male-dominated world of corporate finance as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs before founding Diversability, an award-winning community business run by disabled people building disability pride, power, and leadership, and creating the viral Anti-Ableism series on TikTok.
In the meantime, get my book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto (Amazon Editors' Pick, now on its 4th printing!), in hardcover, audio, ebook, and UK paperback.
Read the excerpt in The Guardian, and leave a review so the book can reach more readers (Amazon, Amazon UK, Goodreads).
If you are a disabled creative
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy the Episode!!!
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry.
Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry.
In this episode we have the INCREDIBLE Kaylee Bays.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy the Episode!!!
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry.
In this episode we discuss the importance of Disability Pride and how far we have come and yet how far we still have to go.
No guest. No interviews.
Just REAL TALK.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy the Episode!!!
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. Both Queen hosts are very successful in this Industry.
In this episode we try something new. We have such a beautiful banter together, we thought to just have a conversation and see where it goes.
No guests.
No interviews.
Just REAL TALK.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!! People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us!
Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy the Episode!!!
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry.
On today's episode we have Johnna Cho, Judi Utal and Marlene Sharp from Autism in Entertainment @AutismInEntertainment www.autisminentertainment.org.
Established in May 2022, the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup includes educators, professionals, and family members who believe that individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute in entertainment-related fields, including film, television, social media, and game design.
The goal of Autism In Entertainment is to drive employment efforts in entertainment-related careers. Johnna Cho: Johnna Cho spent 20+ years in Legal & Business Affairs at Warner Bros., handling an array of legal and commercial matters relating to all aspects of home video, digital distribution, games and anime production, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. She is currently Vice Chair of Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC) and has been on its Board of Directors since 2009. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her J.D. from UCLA. Johnna is a yoga enthusiast, certified yoga instructor (RYT-500) and certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT).
Judi Utal: Judi Uttal is the founder and the mastermind behind the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup. She led the effort to host the amazing Autism In Entertainment Conference held on April 5, 2024 and continues to drive and expand the effort to increase employment of talent on the Spectrum in the Entertainment Industry. Judi is the president of the Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) a nonprofit organization improving the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with high-functioning autism and the parent organization of Autism In Entertainment.
Marlene Sharp: Marlene is top dawg at Pink Poodle Productions and Executive Producer of Rainshine Entertainment‘s forthcoming animated feature film trilogy YOUNG CAPTAIN NEMO. Noteworthy clients and collaborators include Neko Productions, Autism in Entertainment Conference 2024, LAPMF, and The Center of Learning Unlimited/Brainstorm Productions. Prior to Pink Poodle and Rainshine, Marlene served as Director, Production at LEVEL-5 abby, home of YO-KAI WATCH and other Japanese hit video game-based franchises. Formerly, as Producer, TV Series, at Sega of America, Marlene worked on much more than Teen Choice Award-nominated Cartoon Network series SONIC BOOM. For example, her extensive Hedgehog duties took her to the heights of nerd-dom as an official San Diego Comic-Con 2017 panelist. She also contributed significantly to the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog feature film.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand.
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us!
Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram: @kumirocks
Enjoy our Episode!!!
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Julia Irzyk the Head of The Library Agency. Julia Irzyk, owner and head librarian at the Library Agency, is a Los Angeles based Talent Agent and Attorney. A Texan, she moved out to Los Angeles in 2002, immediately following her graduation from law school.Prior to her work as an agent at Elev8 Talent Agency, Julia worked for 6 years for more than a dozen different commercial casting offices in Los Angeles as a session runner and associate.Julia has an undergraduate degree in English Literature from The University of Texas (B.A. 1999), and studied Shakespeare abroad during her Junior year at Oxford University. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. 2002), and co-authors a best-selling disability law treatise "Disabilities and the Law (4th Edition)" published by Thomson Reuters. Her legal specialties are special education law and employment discrimination. She also does pro bono special education advocacy work. Julia and her husband, Julia can communicate in English, Spanish, and ASL.
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!! People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram: @kumirocks
Enjoy our Episode!!!
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Paul Amadeus Lane joining us in the discussion. @PaulAmadeusLane . You can find out more on Paul at his website: paulamadeuslane.com Imagine a world where technology seamlessly integrates into every life, empowering individuals of all abilities to connect, create, and thrive. That’s the world Paul Amadeus Lane is building. A C6 quadriplegic and lifelong tech enthusiast, Paul brings over three decades of unwavering determination and a unique perspective to his role as an accessibility consultant for a wide range of industry leaders, including Sony PlayStation, Android, Google, and many other innovative tech companies. As a sought-after video game and product accessibility consultant, he’s helped shape some of the most innovative and inclusive gaming experiences and tech products. He’s also been a driving force behind award-winning accessibility features, like the groundbreaking Access™ Controller for PlayStation, and collaborates with companies on broader accessibility initiatives. Paul’s passion is infectious, his impact undeniable. He’s not just changing the game; he’s changing the world.
To learn more about the Abilities Expo visit:
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Instagram: @abilities_expo
X: AbilitiesExpo Website: www.abilities.com/los-angeles
Here’s the Abilities Expo LA line-up: https://www.abilities.com/los-angeles/agenda
If you are a disabled creative.
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand
If you are the parent of a disabled creative.
We want to hear from you!! People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram: @kumirocks
Enjoy our Episode!!!
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the McCoy's
Josie Adams McCoy is a transplant from Helena, Montana with a BFA in Theatre from Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts. TV and Film credits include Big Eden and 90210. Theatre credits include the St Louis Rep, Nebraska Theatre Caravan, and the Magic Tree House tour. Now proud to work in operations at a building engineering and consulting firm, Buro Happold, where she was a nominee for the Essence of Buro Happold Award. Josie is a very proud mom of a 5-year-old, Lincoln.
Josey Montana McCoy is a stage and voice actor based in LA. When he’s not performing, he’s hanging out and taking care of his son Lincoln - or on a disc golf course, watching one of his favorite sports teams, or playing D&D - or some combination of the aforementioned. He’s also a pretty good whistler. Josey got a BA in journalism from the University of Kentucky - in his home state.
Join us as we honor the Magnificence that is Lincoln McCoy!
If you are a disabled creative
If you are an able bodied creative.
If you have questions or want to understand If you are the parent of a disabled creative. We want to hear from you!!
People with ALL disabilities - visible and invisible are welcome here and will be a part of the conversation.
Follow us! Insta: @thecastablepodcast
Benai's Instagram: @benaiboyd
Kumi's Instagram - @kumirocks
Enjoy our Movement!!!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
The CastABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having Alex Barone.