MORE THAN DIS Podcast

This week, we celebrate the premiere of the Making Sense Film! Writer and Producer Doug Cole takes us through the process of getting it made after 10 years. He shares about his inspiration behind the movie, the importance of casting actors with disabilities for the roles, creating ways for people with disabilities and abled people to interact through the nonprofit IncludeAbility, marketing the film in a non-patronizing way, and more! Enjoy!Making Sense WebsiteVisit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend!YouTubeInstagram Facebook

This week we are talking with the one and only Jessi Melton! Get ready to smile from ear to ear as her bright personality shines throughout the episode. Her and Miguel reminisce about their unlikely meeting, filming the Making Sense movie and how her faith got her through the process. Witness Miguel accidentally spill the beans about its premiere and eventual release onto streaming services before ending on a high note as Jessi shares how she stays true to her passion and reason for being alive.Visit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend!YouTubeInstagram Facebook

Do we love our friend, or the idea of our friend? Food for thought, after this week’s episode in which Camden shares why he chooses to stay off social media, visiting Chile for his Mission, being a father, and why he enjoys the outdoors.Visit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron!YouTubeInstagram FacebookPatreonDonate

Meet Lanh, a powerhouse designer, developer and all-around great human being. Her and Miguel cover a wide variety of topics ranging from redefining Vietnamese cultural norms, to the design industry and how it has changed because of COVID. They also recount some of the shenanigans they experienced in their trip to Portland and we learn more about Lanh's probable addiction to crafting.Visit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron!YouTubeInstagram FacebookPatreonDonate

Gage is one of those friends you know you can depend on. He takes the bull by the horns (or in this case, elk antlers) and gets things done. In this episode, he shares with us what it was like proposing to his fiancé Tia, the work ethic his parents instilled in him, continuing to learn outside of school, hunting in Idaho, and the camping adventures he and Miguel go on with their friends from high school. Visit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron!YouTubeInstagram FacebookPatreonDonate

"In being so afraid of dying, you may forget to live." Award-winning producer and casting director Catrine McGregor sits down with us to share some insights into the acting industry, how it has evolved over 40 years, the audition process, and the importance of believing in one’s self as an actor. Throughout the conversation, her and Miguel also reminisce about their unlikely meeting and why she believes traveling and learning from other cultures is so important. Enjoy!  Visit our websiteInterested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron!YouTubeInstagram FacebookPatreonDonate

Menos mal que ya termino el 2020. For the last episode of the year, Miguel’s nephew Erik gives us a recap on this year’s Holiday Season. He goes over the new Christmas presents Santa brought (and the ones he forgot). He also shares what going to school during the pandemic is like, preparing for his First Communion, some of his favorite things to do, and his plans for the new year. Visit our website Interested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron! YouTube Instagram FacebookPatreon Donate

Julia isn't one to pull her punches. She and Miguel talk about living in Spain, her love for traveling and her experiences with Kendo/Kickboxing. She also shares about how teaching has changed during the COVID 19 Pandemic and how she approaches tough topics with her students. Visit our website Interested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron! YouTube Instagram FacebookPatreon Donate

Ever wonder what filming a reality TV Show is like? Jason shares about what it's like working as a camera operator, why he has a passion for telling stories through film, traveling the world and serving as a Marine. Visit our website Interested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron! YouTube Instagram FacebookPatreon Donate

Miguel reconnects with his elementary school teacher after 15 years. In the episode, they reminisce about the good old days. They talk about her passion for the Spanish language, retirement, family, and Miguel expresses his gratitude for her encouragement in his younger years. Visit our website Interested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron! YouTube Instagram FacebookPatreon Donate

What makes a true friendship? Miguel kicks off the show with a brief introduction about himself and what led him to create the MORE THAN DIS Podcast. Although tied with the Down with Dis(ability) YouTube Channel, the podcast will center on how friendship can bring us precisely out of ourselves and out of despair. Visit our website Interested in supporting the show? Subscribe, share with a friend and consider becoming a patron! YouTube Instagram Facebook