Episode 31 of "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - Growing up With Disabled Parents

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Emma Howard

This show was absolutely delightful to put together!  Not only did I get to interview a dedicated fan of "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE but, I also got the opportunity to present a perspective that is often overlooked.  Many argue that people with disabilities should not have the right to have children.  Many people with disabilities argue that they should have the right to have children.  Well, what do the adult children who were born and raised by disabled parents have to say?  Emma Howard, a fan from the UK, joined me to explain this point of view!


p.s. The clip at the top of the show was an actual recording of my visit backstage at a Mickey Avalon concert.


Music Playlist

• Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place
• Brandon Young Jay & Gwendolyn Sanford - From Agrestic to Las Vegas
• Mickey Avalon - I'm Hot 

The Grog Shop and Mickey Avalon - Excellent Combination

Let's take care of business first, then I'll share my exciting and somewhat embarrassing tale of acting like a star struck teenager when I met Mickey Avalon.  

The Grog Shop, located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is a totally 'Gimp Avenger approved' spot in regard to wheelchair accessibility.  I think anyone using a power wheelchair, manual wheelchair or a scooter would be able to enjoy venues at The Grog Shop.  There are no steps at all.  It is air conditioned and has a totally open floor-plan.  The women's bathroom is fairly spacious as well.  Sorry, I have no input on the men's bathroom...I'm not that kind of girl!  

photo by Tom Trainer

Saturday night was my second visit to The Grog Shop.  This occasion was the Mickey Avalon concert.  I'm not sure if the crowd was scared of me because of my beast of a wheelchair or if they were just being polite.  I'm grateful regardless because they all got out of my way so I could roll right up to the stage.  Mickey put on an awesome show, with the assistance of a super hot and talented stripper who had naturally pretty breasts.  Hooray for natural boobies!  

Mickey is a very personable performer who is not oozing with ego which makes me like him even more.  Between songs he reached out and shook hands with every fan he could reach.  Except me...  Instead, he jumped off the stage to come give me a big, sweaty, hug!  It seemed very obvious that he sincerely appreciates all of his fans.

photo by Tom Trainer

After the show, my posse and I lingered for a while in hopes of meeting him.  I wanted to tell him that I'm a DJ with my own radio show and I play his music regularly to help promote him.  I had it all rehearsed in my head.  

Then, a woman came up to me and said Mickey requested that I come back-stage!  She lead me past a huge line of people who were wanting to see him.  Keeping in mind that Mickey Avalon has this image of being a sexual deviant, drug enthusiast...I was a little scared where my journey back-stage might actually take me.  When I reached my destination though, Mickey was totally non-threatening and polite.  Also, I was more giggly and air-headed than I expected.  Everything I wanted to say to him totally slipped my mind.  He offered to autograph something for me but I had nothing!  What's a girl to do in this situation???  Whip out a boob of course!  He was very cool about having photos taken too. 

photo by Tom Trainer

Thank you Mickey Avalon for putting on a super groovy show and thank you Grog Shop for providing a totally accessible location to enjoy the show!

Episode 30 of "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - Modern Revolutionary series Part 3 of 3

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This week on "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE, ADAPT representative Sarah Watkins explained why people with disabilities resort to civil disobedience when Medicaid services are threatened.  For many, going to jail for fighting to be an equal citizen who resides in his/her own home is an easier reality to accept than dying in a nursing home.

MY MEDICAID MATTERS!! MY MEDICAID MATTERS!!  MY MEDICAID MATTERS!!

What does "My Medicaid Matters" mean?  It is less expensive and safer for people with disabilities to live at home instead of an institution.  Medicaid programs, when properly funded, can facilitate this cheaper and safer option.

I am fortunate to live in a state that implements these 'community choice' Medicaid options.  It affords me the ability to live in my own home where I am safe and happy.  When these critical services become threatened, my personal safety is put at risk.  When anyone threatens my personal safety, I take immediate and extreme action.  The following video is my most recent act of civil disobedience.  Thank you Mr. Policeman for your compassion!

Music Playlist

• AC/DC - BIG BALLS
• BRAN VAN - PROBLEMS
• CHUMBAWUMBA - TUBTHUMPING
• AGENT ORANGE - BLOODSTAINS

Episode 29 of "HASH ITOUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - Modern Revolutionary series part 2 of 3

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This week I aired part-one of my interview with ADAPT representative, Sarah Watkins.  She gives us first-hand information about what it's like when 74 people in power-wheelchairs get arrested for committing acts of Civil Disobedience...with the support of actor, Noah Wyle.

Sarah Watkins leads the protest!

Music Playlist

• Tracy Chapman - Talkin bout a revolution
• Tom Waits - What Keeps Mankind Alive
• Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down

Episode 28 of "HASH ITOUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - Modern Revolutionary series part 1 of 3

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This week I had the honor of interviewing a representative of an organization called, OCCUPY MONSANTO.  My objective in sharing this information is to empower you in making healthy decisions for yourselves.

For further learning, refer to the following sources.

• MILLIONS AGAINST MONSANTO
• Occupy Monsanto 360
• LABEL GMO's
• The World According to Monsanto (documentary)
• Politicians who received money from Monsanto
• More politicians who received money from Monsanto
• Most Evil Corporations

Music Playlist

• Agent Orange - Everything Turns Grey
• Melanie Safka - Someday I'll Be a Farmer

Episode 27 of "HASH ITOUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - My Dating With a Disability Adventures

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I found them in the woods in NY

On this episode I share some of my colorful adventures in dating with a disability.    


Music Playlist 

• Eartha Kitt - I Want To Be Evil
• Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby
• Amy Winehouse - Rehab
• DJ Rap - Bad Girl

Episode 26 of "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - Medicinal Foods

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This week's show was a real treat for me to put together.  Although I am officially a certified Herbalist through the School of Natural Healing in Utah, I just don't get enough opportunities to share my herbal wisdom!  In this episode I talk about some health benefits of sweet potatoes, ginger, and garlic!


If you have any alternative healing questions that you'd like me to address on the show, just drop me an email at hashitoutwithjane@gmail.com

As always, thank you for listening to "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE!


For further reading:

• HERBAL HOME HEALTH CARE
• The Complete Works of Dr. John R. Christopher
• BACK TO EDEN

Music Playlist

• Lily Allen - Alfie
• Snoop Dogg - Drop it Like it's Hot
• Beck - Nightmare Hippy Girl
• Matisyahu - One Day