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S1E39 Daniel Baynton: Making Workplaces Think Differently
Daniel Baynton is the Chief Internal Auditor at Quilter plc. but alongside his day-to-day work, he is helping drive the company's mission to welcome a diverse and inclusive workforce. Spurred on by…
S1E38 Laura Roberts: Leading The Way In The Legal Sector
Taking The Dis! is back for 2026 and we start the year with a brilliant guest - the incredible Laura Roberts. Laura is the legal director of Liberty Leasing and she joins the team to chat about how…
S1E37 Ruby Bishop: Tennis Star's Accessible PE Campaign Hits Parliament
Ruby Bishop is on a mission to make PE and education more inclusive in mainstream schools. Her lived experience of being excluded has fuelled her determination to make sure no young disabled person…
S1E36 Disability History Month 2025: Life-Changing Technology Empowering Young People
Youth Ambassador Lexie has worked tirelessly to improve her communication skills, with the help of speech and language therapist Caroline Casula. As part of Disability History Month, the pair - who…
S1E35 Disability History Month 2025: Living And Thriving With Cerebral Palsy
Youth Ambassador Sophia is reunited with her surgeon, Caroline Edwards, as part of Disability History month. The pair discuss the operations Sophia has undergone, how treatment for cerebral palsy has…
S1E34 Disability History Month 2025: Callum Reunites With The Doctor Who Diagnosed Him!
Youth Ambassador Callum has been catching up with Dr. Pinki Munot - the specialist who first diagnosed him with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis - as part of Disability History month. You can hear…
S1E33 Javeno McLean: Pride Of Britain Winner Inspiring People To Push Themselves Further
Between asking Javeno McLean to be a guest on Taking The Dis! and the inspiring personal trainer arriving at our live show at Mercedes-Benz World, he was crowned a winner at the 2025 Pride of Britain…
S1E32 Jazz Turner: Trailblazing Sailor Planning Round-The-World Mission
At a special event at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, Taking The Dis! was recorded live in front of a small audience. Sailor Jazz Turner joined Sophia and Lexie on stage to discuss how she became the…
S1E31 Blaine Harrison: Mystery Jets Lead Singer Leading Charge For Accessible Venues
Mystery Jets have made a pledge. They will only perform at venues that take accessibility seriously. Lead singer Blaine Harrison joins Milo and Sophia to chat about his career in music, how his…
S1E30 'I Am Stronger': The Taking The Dis! Team Reflect On Their Time On The Podcast
To mark International Podcast Day, the Taking The Dis! team have been reflecting on their time on the show. Recorded during a special visit to the Sky News studios, Sophia, Lexie, Callum and Billy…
S1E29 Ferose VR & Vicky Roy: Indian Storytelling Project 'Can Change The World One Person At A Time'
Vicky Roy has spent the last few years of his life travelling across India to tell inspirational stories in order to raise awareness and combat taboos. The documentary photographer has teamed up with…
S1E28 Summer Of Love: Dating, Third-Wheeling And First Impressions
Lexie is keen to grill the rest of the team on their experiences of love, dating and relationships. The Taking The Dis! team chat about the importance of first impressions and who should pay the…
S1E27 Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, Louise Hunt Skelley: 'Perfect Preparation For Wimbledon' At The Lexus British Open
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid are going for a third successive men's wheelchair doubles title at Wimbledon, with Hewett also aiming to defend his singles title. They have been warming up for the Grand…
S1E26 Abbie Hills: Heading For Hollywood And Bringing Accessibility To TV And Film
Abbie Hills is helping people achieve their dreams of working in TV and film, regardless of their disability. She is a talent agent, writer, actor, and access coordinator with over a decade of…
S1E25 Jordan Bone: Inspiring People To Live Life To The Full
When Taking The Dis! first started, Sophia spoke of how social media star Jordan Bone was one of her biggest idols and how her motivational videos on YouTube and Instagram have helped her coped with…
S1E24 Olivia Gallagher: Pushing For Paralympic Glory
Paralympic hopeful Olivia Gallagher joins the team to talk about how she is setting her sights on a place at LA 2028. After overcoming a number of setbacks, Olivia has changed her sport in order to…
S1E23 Making Money Make Sense: MyBnk Share Top Tips
Pensions, savings and interest rates are all things we need to understand, but are rarely taught about them in school. As the Taking The Dis! team head towards independence, they quiz the team from…
S1E22 George Dowell: Meeting Royalty, Documentary Stardom and Worthing FC's Football League Dream | Part 2
Join us for Part 2 of our chat with Worthing FC owner George Dowell, who shares his hopes for the future of the football club he saved. George also talks about what it was like to have a documentary…
S1E21 George Dowell: A Life-Changing Accident Saved My Local Football Club | Part 1
Worthing FC owner George Dowell joins us to share his incredible story of how a life-changing accident led to him saving his local football club. George also opens up on family life, becoming a…
S1E20 Developing Meaningful Opportunities: Reach Social Enterprises
Reach Social Enterprises has the objective of offering people with a learning and/or physical disability the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities and projects following social enterprise…
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