All About Ability
By Kieran Burns
All About Ability Aug 02, 2020
WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY, MY JOURNEY WITH CP | All About Ability Podcast #94
CP is one of the most common physical disabilities but doesn’t get coverage. In fact there are still many societies around the world were people with CP are kept uneducated and hidden away from the rest of the community.
I hope my story resonates with you and helps encourage people to include others. Together we can rid disability of stigma and make this world a better, more equal place.
Thank you for watching. Another episode coming next week on the topic of transportation/accessibility plus more football content. Hope you enjoy, stay tuned.
PROBLEMS FOR MICHAEL BEALE AT RANGERS? CELTIC WIN WITH 10 MEN | All About Ability Football Show #9
YOU CAN OVERCOME! MENTAL HEALTH, FACING STRUGGLES | All About Ability Podcast #93
Back to what All About Ability podcast was created for. To show we all have challenges to face, different situations/circumstances that we didn’t get to choose but with kindness, care and bravery we can lift each other up.
One of the most difficult episodes I have ever recorded, I really hope you can take something from this. You are not alone. I will always try my best to be honest in the hope it can help someone out there. Keep going.
We are back. All support appreciated.
CELTIC ARE CHAMPIONS | All About Ability Football Show #2
CELTIC RANGERS SEMI FINAL | All About Ability Football Show #1
Darren Fox - All About Ability #92
This week I am joined by Darren Fox!
This was so much fun, we could have talked all day.
He’s known for his hilarious videos and we had a great laugh throughout but what really came across to me is how genuine he is. Speaking openly on things like anxiety in a way I think a lot of people can relate to👏🏻
It was amazing to get to know Darren more and see different sides of him. Really appreciate the the way he spoke, felt like we did something good here. Enjoy!
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Simon Donnelly - All About Ability #91
Subscribe to All About Ability podcast - https://youtube.com/channel/UC39GU2fgsHaOU4ZkpE4-xEQ This week I am joined by ex professional football player Simon Donnelly! New episodes of All About Ability podcast every Tuesday 5PM with new guests. Stay tuned. Please like & subscribe. All About Ability on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4StbGfR595BCAQcuEANGeD?si=N13AN7KhTLm8_G1awsFyvQ All About Ability on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-about-ability/id1525746208
Kieron Achara - Mental Health, Self Belief, Sports - All About Ability #90
Rianne Downey - All About Ability #89
Hamish Carton - All About Ability #88
I'm joined by author, journalist and YouTuber Hamish Carton!
Hamish just released his book Never Stop: How Ange Postecoglou Brought The Thunder Back to Celtic. Known for his work with 67 Hail Hail we get learn more about Hamish. His personal and professional journey, getting started in media work, dealing with nerves, how the idea for his book came about, his relationship with the guys on 67 Hail Hail, future plans/goals and much more😃
We also spoke on Powerchair football, the push to get Celtic and every club in Scotland involved in the sport. As always I spoke from the heart on this subject and I hope we can get more support through for this conversation. Appreciate Hamish allowing me to speak on it. Really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.
New episodes every Tuesday 5PM🎤
The Amazing Story of Martin Perry World Championship Table Tennis Pro - All About Ability #87
This week I am joined by professional table tennis player Martin Perry!
Martin, born with no hands and leg, won a bronze medal at table tennis most recent world championships after a being selected as a wild card and now sits number 10 in the world rankings👏🏻
We go through his incredible journey, how he got started in table tennis, changing the perceptions of disability, his mindset for sports and so much more😃
He goes in depth on the impact sport can have and how he prepared for the world championships. Anyone in sport can take so much from this. The points he makes on disability are so eye opening, everything about this conversation I loved and I hope you take the time to check it out.
We go quite far back myself and Martin, was such a pleasure to catch up with him. We had a great laugh too and you’ll be left feeling motivated in every sense.
New episodes every Tuesday 5PM🎤
Richard Dickson - Entrepreneur - All About Ability #86
Richard has had a lot of success and we covered many different topics from his mindset, mental health, relationships, perception of disability and much more.
We had some healthy debate in these discussions, it was clear to see his self belief and confidence throughout. Richard wants to help others make most of themselves.
He also spoke on charity work, giving back to the community he was brought up in maybe a side of him that many don’t know about and it definitely has my respect👏🏻
Richard’s openness and want to understand more about disability was great. I thought he had a very good prospective when it comes to removing stigma from disability and I really appreciated that. Always one of the aims of the podcast is to bring more attention to disability issues and I am confident we did that have here😃
We spoke for well over an hour and could have kept going, that’s when you know it’s a good one! Really enjoyed this chat.
New episodes every Tuesday 5PM🎤
CillIan Sheridan - All About Ability #85
Some really funny stories and advice from him as we discussed his career, dealing with nerves before a game, travels abroad, his podcast The Sheriff Show with Lewis Capaldi (they are best pals) and much more😃
Of course we talked Powerchair football and I appreciated how keen Cillian was to learn more about it. Always feels good to speak on the sport and see the person get it👏🏻
Really enjoyed this, he was a pleasure to be around and a great chat! New episodes every Tuesday🎤
Grado - All About Ability #84
So many amazing stories, from his career in wrestling, acting, everything in between and the what’s next! We could have talked all day.
This was Surreal, people say don’t meet your hero’s they will disappoint you, well Grado certainly lived up to the hype! Some of the most fun I’ve ever had, constantly laughing having the best time.
Someone I’ve dreamed of chatting too for years, get this watched. Thank you Grado you’re a legend.
New episodes every Tuesday 5PM🎤
Gordon Duncan - Clyde Superscoreboard, Sky Sports, Powerchair Football - All About Ability #83
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Gordon was a pleasure to talk too, we first met when he did a feature for Sky on Powerchair football interviewing me, now the tables have turned!
We had a great discussion on his career so far, becoming a dad, everything Superscoreboard & football related. It was an absolute pleasure hope you enjoy!
We have podcasts with Grado and Cillian Sheridan coming up the next two Tuesdays so stay tuned😃
Caz Milligan - All About Ability #82
Gavin Neate - Equality, Disability Awareness, Making a Difference - All About Ability #81
This week guest I am joined by award wining Entrepreneur Gavin Neate!
Gavin, founder of WelcoMe an app which allows service teams to communicate with disabled visitors before they arrive at their location, he has been on a life long mission for a more equal world👏🏻
In a society were many talk about wanting equality and fairness, Gavin has taken many positive actions to make that a reality. Winning National Diversity Entrepreneur of Excellence award in 2020 for his efforts, we go through where this passion comes from, how much more he wants to do, being a big fan of Powerchair football and much more😃
His positive uplifting personality was infectious, what an incredible journey he’s having fighting the good fight.
Please give this a watch/listen it was amazing🎤
Reilly’s Gaff - Evan Riley & Jamie Kelly - All About Ability #80
James Toland - Playing FIFA with his FEET, Mental Health, Disability - All About Ability #79
We go through the highs and lows of his incredible journey so far, meeting hero’s, dealing with stigma online, how people see disability and so much more😃
James was full of positive energy and hilarious chat while telling a story that can have a great impact, give it a watch/listen🎤
Sanjeev Mann - Living in the moment, Accessibility, Music, Equality - All About Ability #78
Ewart Bros - All About Ability #77
Frankie Elyse - Music Journey, Equality, Disability - All About Ability #76
Leyton Buzzard - Journey to becoming ICW World Heavyweight Champion - All About Ability #75
In our first conversation Leyton talked about coming back on with that belt and now here we are….
He’s had an incredible journey to the top and it was amazing of all his plans to take the championship all around the world, how he’s dealing with pressure, who he see’s as potential challenges and much more!
You can’t help but be left feeling motivated by the passion Leyton has for wrestling and you can tell how determined he is to be a great world champion which I have no doubt he will.
Delighted to get first chat with him, he earned his way to being a world champion and fully deserves it. Enjoy.
All About Ability #74 - Mental health, 2023 Goals - We Are Back!
Well hello there everyone, I know we have been away for a while so here is a solo episode explaining where I’ve been.
Going through the journey of this podcast, talking openly about how difficult the last few months have been, impact of Powerchair football and plans moving forward to make this platform all it can be. We will be back from every Tuesday from 5PM.
Thank you for your continued support, I’m looking to getting the conversations going again!
James Gardner - Comedy, Disability, Family, TikTok - All About Ability #73
This week guest I’m joined by the hilarious comedian James Gardner
Gary Faulds - Comedy, Mental Health, Fatherhood - All About Ability #72
Subscribe to All About Ability podcast - https://youtube.com/channel/UC39GU2fgsHaOU4ZkpE4-xEQ This week guest I’m joined by the hilarious comedian Gary Faulds!
Donal Byrne - European Powerchair Football Association President - All About Ability #71
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This week guest I’m joined by president of European Powerchair football Association President Donal Byrne!
The European Powerchair Football Association is our sports equivalent to UEFA and donal has overseen an incredible growth throughout Europe for many years. We go through what the EPFA aim to achieve, process in getting new countries involved & aligning them with their association, organising tournaments, professionalising the sport for our athletes and much more.
We preview the EPFA cup being held in Geneva this week with nations Switzerland, Scotland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, with top 3 teams qualifying for EPFA Nations cup, our equivalent of European Championships. Going into impact having debuting nations like Spain, Italy, Germany, involved and what they can bring to sport. He goes into expanding European Club competitions, UEFA pushing more mainstream clubs to get involved and the progress in making Powerchair Football a Paralympic Sport.
As you can see there was a lot to go through but it is always a pleasure to chat with Donal who had a big part to play in encouraging me to start this podcast. I took the chance to thank Donal for his dedication to our game, it’s an amazing effort. One of the Sports good guys and I can confidently say the EPFA is in safe hands, Donal we appreciate you. Hope everyone gives this a listen.
All About Ability is back and here to stay. Every Tuesday 5PM with new guests. Stay tuned. Please like & subscribe.
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Ashley Vega - Wrestling, Speak Out Movement, Personal Development - All About Ability #70
John McGinley - Celtic, Powerchair Football Ange Postecoglou - All About Ability #69
Ryan Dakhil - Football, Coaching, Podcasts - All About Ability #68
This week guest I’m joined by Pollok football club coach and one half of the PG & Dak podcast Ryan Dakhil!
Ryan’s love for football and helping people shined through in this conversation as we discussed his journey in football, how it helped him socially from a young age to feel part of a community, to now being a coach wanting to do the same for others.
Starting a new chapter at Pollok FC we get an insight into Ryan’s coaching style and the impact he hopes to have for Pollok this coming season.
The PG & Dak podcast covers all teams in west of Scotland and Ryan spoke on how much he loves getting to meet the hard working people behind the scenes that don’t get the recognition they deserve as well as the players, fans and how the PG & Daks podcast came to be.
Ryan’s fun, passionate attitude was infectious to be around. Really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too. Give it a watch.
Molly Spartan - ICW Woman’s World Champion, Being Yourself, Equality - All About Ability #67 #SHP7
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This week guest I’m joined by ICW Woman’s World Champion wrestler Molly Spartan ahead of her title defence at Shug’s house party against Session Moth Martina!
Shug’s House Party Night 1 Tickets here - Tickets: ICW: Shug's Hoose Party - Friday Ticket, Glasgow | Fri, 29 Jul 2022, 19:00 | Ticketmaster UK
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Leyton Buzzard - Wrestling, ICW, Personal Development - All About Ability #66 #SHP7
Ewart Bros - All About Ability #65
The Juddy Story - Football, JuddyTalks, Mental Health - All About Ability #64
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This week guest I’m joined by Justin Gardiner Host of JuddyTalks!
Justin has been on a incredible journey with his Vlog of every Celtic Game last season and seeing great growth on his channel. We go through what started his passion for football, favourite moments from last season, Ange Postecoglou effect, what to expect next as he outlines big plans and much more!
Throughout Justin’s journey there have been many struggles and I appreciated his honesty in opening up dealing with anxiety/depression in traumatic time of his life. Juddy is a great example of never giving up, he’s went on to do amazing things and the message here is no matter how bad it gets you can too.
Juddy’s story can help many people and it was a pleasure to hear every side of Justin’s story. Hope you enjoy watching. All About Ability is back and here to stay. Every Tuesday 5PM with new guests. Stay tuned. Please like & subscribe.
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Evan Reilly - Reillys Gaff, Podcasting & More - All About Ability #63
Paul Shields - Mental health, Therapy & More - All About Ability #62
Paul Dock - Sketches, illustration, Comedy - All About Ability #61
The Inspirational Story of Jodie Edgar - Mental Health - All About Ability #60
All About Ability is BACK! Talking Mental Health, Goals and Plans Going Forward - Solo Episode #59
Chris McQueer - Writing, Politics, New Book, Disability, Mental Health - All About Ability #58
The Story of Ravie Davie - Wrestling Journey, Inspiring, What’s Next - All About Ability #57
This weeks guest I am joined by professional Wrestler David McCallum known as Ravie Davie!
With his comedy show “Bams to the slaughter” coming up this Friday Davie talks about aiming to make it different to any other show and from what I heard it’s definitely worth getting a ticket.
From his journey into wrestling, coming through the most difficult times to chase after his dreams David story is one of the most inspiring I have ever had the pleasure of listening to! The ability to be incredibly heartfelt while also being hilarious throughout is a rare talent David definitely has.
He defines exactly what this podcast is for. No matter how bad things get or how difficult your situation is you can come through it, do everything people said you couldn’t and inspire the next generation. Thank you Ravie Davie. Enjoy!
Darren Connell - Mental Health, Comedy & Scot Squad - All About Ability #56
Long time friend Darren talks about his return to stand up comedy, what reignited his passion for it, the ups and downs of lockdown, where the idea for Bobby’s character came from and much more.
Darren has always been very open about mental health and as well as speaking about his own recent struggles he allowed me to open up on some of my own over the past few months. It’s fair to say things got emotional in the room and we all shared a moment I will never forget. I hope that anyone who watches and feels they are struggling knows they can reach out and help is here.
One of most memorable episodes, hope you enjoy!
Old Firm Facts host Adam Miller part 2 - Humour in Scottish Football, questions & more episode #55
In part Two we discuss normalising disability with humour, the lack of middle ground with Celtic/Rangers debates, what effects him the most when it comes to the reaction he receives on social media and much more.
I put your questions to Adam, from his own personal football memories to Scotland’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
Adam’s ability to add humour to the never ending seriousness of Scottish football and find the right balance is a real skill. Walter Smith/Tommy Burns, Glen Kamara/Scott Brown and as I say much more. This was a pleasure, subscribe if you enjoy!
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Old Firm Facts host Adam Miller - podcasting, disability sport and much more - All About Ability #54
Wolfgang - ICW return, working in WWE, Mental Health, career goals - #53
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This weeks guest I am joined by legend & WWR NXT UK Superstar Wolfgang!
Ahead of Tonight’s ICW World heavyweight championship title match we take a look at his crazy wrestling journey that started In 2003! Going on ring Phycology, who Inspired him and what to expect from a potential l 2nd champion run.
As well as Covering everything Wrestling It was great to have a discussion on mental health which will help msny and I appreciate Wolfgang being so open.
Hope you enjoy!
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Darren McGarvey - Loki homeless to rapping, writing, class divide, politics - Episode #52
Jack Jester - ICW, Fear and Loathing, The Scotts - All About Ability episode #51
50th EPISODE SPECIAL - Tommy Young & John Valbonesi - Everyday Athlete Gym
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This weeks guests I am joined by coaches at Everyday Athlete Gym John Valbonesi & Tommy young!
These guys were our first guests on the All About Ability podcast and now come back for episode 50. We talk about what started Everyday Athlete Gym, the My Peak Challenge, the importance of mindset/routine, keeping a healthy business relationship. Tommy’s time as a Muay Thai champion plus so much more.
We ask coaches questions such as how Tommy trains fighters and the best way to support his athletes outside of the ring. John training actors like Sam Heughan for different roles, as well as adaptive training.
Loved this conversation, these guys have helped me so much with the start of this podcast and it was a great feeling to have them back on in our new set up all these episodes later! Listening back I took so much motivation from the attitude and outlook they have, definitely work a watch.
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Artem Lobov - MMA current events, Wheelchair boxing fight this Saturday - All About Ability #49