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PWD Allies

Neil Matheson

PWD Allies: The Best Disability Advocacy Podcast in Canada🍁

Welcome to PWD Allies, your premier source for Canada Disability Benefit updates, guest interviews, and raw talk about disability advocacy. Based in British Columbia, we deliver a fun yet edgy perspective on the issues that matter most to the disability community and our allies. Watch us LIVE on YouTube.

✅ Breaking News: The latest on disability benefits in Canada and BC-specific policy changes.
✅ Advocacy & Human Rights: Fighting for inclusion and human rights issues through media criticism and interviews.

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S4 · E56
Friday · 57 min
S4 Ep. 56 Is David Eby dropping the writ on a snap election?
Will premier David Eby drop the writ on a snap provincial election? We talk about that, and all the other chaos surrounding BC politics right now.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 18, 2026.
S4 · E55
September 14 · 1 hr 20 min
S4 Ep. 55 Are transit services at risk? Translink & BC Transit update!
PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain delves into his favourite topic of public transportation & accessibility with an update on the ongoing contract mediation of both Translink in Vancouver and BC Transit in Victoria.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on September 14, 2026.
S4 · E54
September 11 · 1 hr 36 min
S4 Ep. 54 David Eby's unserious government and $1.46 billion mistake!🤭
David Eby's BC NDP gov't overestimated its natural gas revenues by $1.46 billion. Eby dismissed it as an "administrative mistake".And then, David Eby held a press conference / anti-Trump rally that looked like self-parody ripped from an old SNL comedy skit. What should've been a definitive example of BC & Canada standing strong against US tariffs, was instead a poorly orchestrated publicity stunt. A really bad joke.How can British Columbians trust an incompetent BC premier? How can anyone take anything David Eby does seriously when Eby is at the helm of a deeply unserious government?Lastly: Amidst all of this unseriousness, what about people with disabilities living in legislated poverty?PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 11, 2026.
S4 · E53
August 31 · 1 hr 6 min
S4 Ep. 53 Daniel Trayes for Toronto City Council: What you need to know before October 26th!
Daniel Trayes, candidate for Toronto City Council in Ward 8 Eglinton—Lawrence joins us LIVE! with an election campaign update. We also talk about disability advocacy and lived experience.
August 28 · 1 hr 23 min
S4 Ep. 52 Disability advocacy podcast episode with audience participation
Next up on PWD Allies podcast is "Brent's Blender" episode. What we hope will be a potent mix of disability advocacy and audience participation. Come armed with your questions or topics for discussion and join the fun in our live chat.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on August 28, 2026.
S4 · E51
August 24 · 1 hr 4 min
S4 Ep. 51 Disability Alliance BC wants to strengthen social supports for people with disabilities
Strengthening social supports for people with disabilities. Join a LIVE! panel discussion with our guests Helaine Boyd from Disability Alliance BC and Rowan Burdge, the CEO of BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.Discussion highlight: Using the 2020 Basic Income Panel report and its recommendations as a baseline, with the goal of putting together some best practices to push our provincial government toward more fair & adequate disability income support.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on August 24, 2026.
S4 · E50
August 21 · 1 hr 7 min
S4 Ep. 50 Mo Amir talks BC politics. Far-left and far-right are on a collision course
Mo Amir, host of This Is Vancolour, joins LIVE! as our special guest on PWD Allies podcast.🥳Mo Amir talks BC politics. We discuss how wedged & divisive the political landscape in British Columbia has become, with far-leftist ideologies and the far-right on a collision course.The fact is, David Eby's BC NDP and Kerry-Lynne Findlay's BC Conservatives are both coming off as crazy and unpalatable...and a significant number of British Columbians are feeling "politically homeless" as a result.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on August 21, 2026.
S4 · E49
August 15 · 56 min
S4 Ep. 49 David Eby is a stupid idiot moron as BC burns!
Premier David Eby is a stupid idiot moron as BC burns. As the Pear Lake wildfire burns out of control in Kamloops, and the Bald Range wildfire continues to ravage the Okanagan/Summerland region, David Eby is far more preoccupied with only serving five percent of BC's Indigenous than protecting the sovereign and democratic rights for 95% of British Columbians. Not only is the province burning down with fire, it's also being destroyed by radical BC NDP DEI & DRIPA ideologies that completely disrespect the forward momentum of Canada's history. PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on August 14, 2026.
S4 · E48
July 24 · 19 min
S4 Ep. 48 Show Me the Money! How Provinces Hide $2 Billion From Disabled Citizens
Persons with disabilities are pleading: "Show me the money!"The provincial ministry in charge of Disability Income Assistance brags about having over $2 billion in reserve for things like rent & food 'crisis supplements', yet frontline support workers & politicians alike keep that $2 billion locked away and will instead gaslight anyone who desperately needs the extra help.The problem is two-fold. First, Disability Income Assistance is already well-below poverty level and woefully inadequate. Rents, food prices and cost of living has skyrocketed but Disability Income Assistance rates remain ridiculously low.A 2nd plea for "Show me the money" amongst the disability community is our sincere desire to know exactly how provincial funds are spent...and crucially, where taxpayer money is being wasted. People with disabilities deserve dignity and respect. We all deserve transparency & accountability from our government and politicians also.In this episode of PWD Allies podcast, Jeff Leggat from Disability Action of Canada joins as our guest.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on July 24, 2026.
S4 · E47
July 20 · 43 min
S4 Ep. 47 Special guest Cheryl Hardcastle | PWD Allies 300th episode! 🥳
Join us LIVE! as we celebrate the 300th episode of PWD Allies podcast with special guest, Cheryl Hardcastle.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on July 20, 2026.
S4 · E46
July 17 · 1 hr 38 min
S4 Ep. 46 Disabled people are renovicted, displaced and homeless
Disabled people are being renovicted and displaced while our provincial government is bailing out rich condo developers with billions of taxpayer dollars. Make it make sense! The threat of renoviction as well as lack of affordable, accessible, and supportive housing for people with disabilities is a serious problem. PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on July 17, 2026.
July 13 · 1 hr 15 min
S4 E. 45 Pushing Disabled Bodies to the Breaking Point | Disability Advocacy LIVE!
Just get a job. That's what our provincial government loves to tell everyone struggling to survive on inadequate, poverty-level Disability Income Assistance.Unfortunately, 'Working like a dog' is an all-too-familiar reality for people with disabilities who are often forced to deal with chronic illness & pain on a daily basis.Just as one dog year is the equivalent of 7 human years, one year of on-the-job work is like 7 years of strain and added wear & tear for the body of a disabled person.A job can be great, financially...but you pay a heavy price on your health, afterwards. A job can be good for a while, but the grind can soon become difficult...or even physically impossible. It's a simple universal truth that a person's disability can be extremely unforgiving and hit back hard when pushed beyond its limits.If only our politicians understood how hard it is to have a disabled body. Just get a job, they say. If only politicians had the lived experience of disability, they might begin to think or act different. Perhaps even raise monthly Disability Income Assistance to a respectable, liveable income?PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on July 13, 2026.
S4 · E44
July 10 · 1 hr 31 min
S4 Ep. 44 Moving day realities | Disability Advocacy LIVE!
On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, host Brent Frain talks about the recent move to a new apartment.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on July 10, 2026.
S4 · E43
June 19 · 1 hr 8 min
S4 Ep. 43 Disabled dad celebrates a special Fathers Day
Disabled dad Neil Matheson, aka Daddy Bent Legs, takes us down memory lane as he cerebrates a special Fathers Day.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 19, 2026.
S4 · E42
June 15 · 1 hr 57 min
S4 Ep. 42 Politicians Only Want Disabled Mascots, Not Equal Rights
The perfect photo-op. It tells a story of compassion, of inclusion, of a society that cares.But what if the same politician who posed for that photo op just voted against provincial legislation that would've allowed disabled people to live more independently or have marriage equity & no PWD clawbacks?This is the political double standard the disability community knows all too well. Disability advocates are often labeled extremist or shut down for telling the truth. We are viewed as complainers and turned into mascots of inspiration instead. Why do disability advocates get labelled as being extremists or radical for pushing back against discriminatory, ableist government policy?PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 15, 2026.
S4 · E41
June 11 · 50 min
S4 Ep. 41 Am I Disabled Enough...? | Tina Hoang + Disability Identity
On this episode of PWD Allies, the hosts dive into a nuanced discussion about disability identity. Tina Hoang joins as guest and she explores the concept of being 'enough' within the disability community, touching on important themes of disability awareness and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Tina Hoang believes, disabled or not, you are never too old to rediscover playfulness and fun.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 10, 2026.
S4 · E40
June 5 · 1 hr 18 min
S4 Ep. 40 Affordability Challenges for Disabled Residents in BC's Inaccessible Housing?
In British Columbia, many individuals with disabilities are facing significant challenges in finding affordable and accessible housing. The lack of accessible homes is exacerbating the existing housing crisis, leaving people with disabilities struggling to afford basic necessities.In this episode of PWD Allies, host Brent Frain talks about his current housing situation, an upcoming move, and how high rents have kept him & Sonjia trapped in Victoria...a place they never really wanted to move to in the first place.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 5, 2026.
S4 · E39
June 1 · 1 hr 5 min
S4 Ep. 39 DIABETES Discussion Gets Heated with Sonjia Grandahl and Patrick Hébert?
It's a Diabetes diatribe rant & rave episode with Sonjia Grandahl and Patrick Hébert. Join the intense discussion on diabetes as they dive into the complexities of the condition, sharing their expertise and personal experiences.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 1, 2026.
S4 · E38
May 29 · 41 min
S4 Ep. 38 They think I'm faking my blindness! | Sparrow Sardothian
On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we're joined by Sparrow Sardothian, a blind woman from Las Vegas.A discussion on blindness and perception takes center stage. We hear Sparrow's personal account about her experience with others doubting her blindness. This segment highlights the everyday disability challenges and misconceptions surrounding visual impairment, and what it's like being blind. A star on TikTok, Sparrow Sardothian believes proper disability representation should be more multi-dimensional and much less inspirational.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on May 29, 2026.
S4 · E37
May 25 · 1 hr 8 min
S4 Ep. 37 Bad disability policy is EVERYWHERE, all at once! | Rant & Rave episode
In this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we look at bad disability policy and its far-reaching consequences. From inaccessibility & discrimination to inadequate support services, we explore the ways in which these government policies are failing to provide equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities. The system is broken: Everything, everywhere, all at once.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 25, 2026.

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