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Ramped Up

Ramped Up

By Joel, Julia and Lexi

Ramped Up is the name of a brand new podcast made by Joel Sprouse and Julia Sienko. As young adults who have used wheelchairs for our entire lives, we have plenty of experiences to share - from bullying in primary school, to head-butting a metal box at 15 mph.
But of course, disability is far more than wheelchairs. 20% of the world have some form of disability so there is a good chance you have one. If so, we'd love to speak to you about your experiences.
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S2 E7: Autism Training

Ramped UpSep 09, 2023

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S2 E7: Autism Training
Sep 09, 202301:15:56
S2 E6: Ableism sucks
Aug 19, 202346:42
S2 E5: What do you think about...? Pt 2 of 2
Jul 29, 202301:21:45
S2 E4: What do you think about...? Pt 1 of 2

S2 E4: What do you think about...? Pt 1 of 2

In this episode, Joel, Julia and Lexi ask each other random questions to get to know each other better. Ramped Up is the podcast all about disability. We discuss anything, from hospitals to education to transport to sex and more. We never know what we'll discuss. No plan, no script, just a conversation. Join our Discord server to stay up to date with all things Ramped Up https://discord.gg/38sFAPkwqg We'd love to hear what you think of this episode. Get in contact with us on our other social media. https://www.instagram.com/rampedup.podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@rampedup.podcasthttps://twitter.com/RampedUp_Podhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/rampedup-podcast/ or email us rampedup.podcast@gmail.com

Jul 22, 202301:09:17
S2 E3: Disability Expo

S2 E3: Disability Expo

In this episode, we'll talk about the Disability Expo which took place on 6th and 7th July in London. Both Joel Sprouse and Julia Sienko attended. Join our Discord server to stay up to date with all things Ramped Uphttps://discord.gg/38sFAPkwqg We'd love to hear what you think of this episode. Get in contact with us on our other social media. https://www.instagram.com/rampedup.podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@rampedup.podcasthttps://twitter.com/RampedUp_Podhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/rampedup-podcast/ or email us rampedup.podcast@gmail.com

Jul 15, 202301:10:16
S2 E2: Who is Lexi?

S2 E2: Who is Lexi?

Thanks for listening to this episode of Ramped Up. This week, we'll talk to our new co-host Lexi. (We recorded this episode before she became a co-host) We also talk about disability representation in the media and screenwriting.


Be sure to watch Lexi's series of shorts called Draglets of Makara here https://www.youtube.com/@dragletsofmakara1120 


Also join Joel and Lexi's disability workshops on two separate discord servers.

Disability in Screenwriting https://discord.gg/vwUQFQZ6h3

Disability in Fiction https://discord.gg/aGqBfeNz

Speaking of Discord, we have a discord server which you can join here https://discord.gg/38sFAPkwqg

We'd love to hear what you think of this episode. Get in contact with us on our other social media.

https://www.instagram.com/rampedup.podcast/

https://www.tiktok.com/@rampedup.podcast

https://twitter.com/RampedUp_Pod https://www.linkedin.com/company/rampedup-podcast/

or email us rampedup.podcast@gmail.com

Jul 08, 202301:07:41
S2 E1: We're back!
Jul 01, 202301:38:06
Episode 8: The End (of series 1)
Oct 05, 202254:32
Episode 7: Activism and Politics
Sep 16, 202201:29:18
Episode 6: Fighting for Education
Aug 25, 202241:14
Episode 5: Growing Up Undiagnosed with Bodh

Episode 5: Growing Up Undiagnosed with Bodh

In today's episode, we talk to TikTok creator @bow_asintakea_rawn Bodh (pronounced "Bow") about growing up undiagnosed with autism and deafness.

Jul 21, 202253:14
Episode 4: Travel Troubles

Episode 4: Travel Troubles

In the fourth episode of Ramped Up, Julia and Joel vent about just some of the multitude of challenges of travelling from A to B as a disabled person. Don't forget to message us @joelsprouse03 on TikTok and Instagram or sproj003#0003 on Discord.
Jul 15, 202220:48
Episode 3: WE HAVE A FLAG! ❤️💛🤍💙💚

Episode 3: WE HAVE A FLAG! ❤️💛🤍💙💚

Today, we talk about Inspiration Porn (it's not what you think) and the harm it does, and we tell you all about the Disability Pride Flag (shown in our cover art). Joel is very happy it exists.
Quick sidebar, we want to talk about common accessibility issues and want to hear what you struggle with. Please contribute by messaging/mentioning @joelsprouse03 on TikTok and Instagram or sproj003#0003 on Discord.
Jul 08, 202232:13
Ramped Up Episode 2

Ramped Up Episode 2

Welcome back.

Firstly, this episode and the previous one were a bit off. We've taken in your feedback and we're going to try to do them more structured in the future.

Secondly thanks for returning. It means so much to us.

Thirdly, we really want to hear your experiences so please message @joelsprouse03 on Instagram.

Jul 06, 202221:01
Ramped Up Episode 1

Ramped Up Episode 1

Welcome to our podcast Ramped Up.
Jul 05, 202218:27
Trailer: Ramped Up - A podcast on Disability

Trailer: Ramped Up - A podcast on Disability

Ramped Up is a brand new podcast about disability. It's brought to you by Joel Sprouse and Julia Sienko, two young disabled people, who share their experiences.
Jul 03, 202201:23