Podcast appearances and mentions of ryan o'connell

Ryan O'Connell is an actor and writer of the hit Nexflix series, Special. He knows intense levels of pressure, stress, and anxiety. But after growing up with a mother who struggled with alcohol, he knew alcohol dependency was a path he wouldn't follow in his own life. Alcohol addiction found Ryan as it finds many, through other avenues of dependency. When he quit his addiction to painkillers, his glass or two of wine each night soon met him with much more, resulting in a mild hangover on a daily basis. When the pandemic revealed a real problem, Ryan knew it was time to make a change. Learn how reading This Naked Mind led Ryan to a data-driven discovery that helped him change his life and how he views alcohol in our society today. Do not listen on 2x! Ryan's personality is purely entertaining and his story is empowering! Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to alcoholexperiment.com. This free 30-day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the best version of you. You remember, it was that version of you that's living your most joyful life, the version that doesn't need alcohol to relax or to have a good time, and is having more fun than ever. Again, this is a totally free challenge that will change everything for you. So learn more and join me 100% free at alcoholexperiment.com.  And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links:  Ryan's Netflix Series - Special Ryan's Memoir - I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves Ryan's Story in People magazine

Ashley Darby & Ryan O'Connell join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse.Aired on 08/01/21Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content warning: This interview contains some explicit language and graphic, frank talk about sex that some listeners might be sensitive to. Ryan O'Connell is the creator and star of the Netflix show Special. It's a semi-autobiographical sitcom about Ryan's own life – his experience as a gay man, and coming to terms with his identity as a disabled person. Ryan has cerebral palsy. It's a congenital disorder that can affect someone's movement, muscle tone, or posture. For Ryan, that means it manifests mainly as a limp. Season one of the show tackles Ryan coming to terms with his disability. In the latest season Ryan learns to become more accepting of himself. The show's depiction of disability on screen is groundbreaking. It shows the intersection of disability and sexuality in a way that is rarely ever seen on screen. And it does it in a way that is funny, lighthearted and relatable. Public radio veteran Ray Suarez interviews Ryan on the latest episode of Bullseye.

Today we spoke with Ryan O'Connell, the amazing writer, actor, showrunner, director, comedian, and activist. We spoke about formulating a writing process, how the content we create changes with age, wearing your influences on your sleeves to create something for yourself, owning your troll, and much more. We also spoke about Ryan's Netflix show “Special” and about creating content that is for a community but also comes from a very personal place. You can submit your questions to Ben here: https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds And check out the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are talking to the delightful star of Netflix sen-sation ‘Special' - Ryan O’Connell! Ryan’s story is fascinating, he turned his memoir about being a young queer person with Cerebral Palsy in to a hit TV show that is so funny, clever and really touching that I devoured it in one go when i first saw it. So as Season 2 launches, he came by Homo Sapiens Towers to tell me how making this new season taught him that even he makes mistakes around portraying disabled characters on screen, gives us some real talk about the Friends reunion, and we’re having it all out about open relationships. What’s not to love! Chris xBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This week we are talking to the delightful star of Netflix sen-sation ‘Special' - Ryan O’Connell! Ryan’s story is fascinating, he turned his memoir about being a young queer person with Cerebral Palsy in to a hit TV show that is so funny, clever and really touching that I devoured it in one go when i first saw it. So as Season 2 launches, he came by Homo Sapiens Towers to tell me how making this new season taught him that even he makes mistakes around portraying disabled characters on screen, gives us some real talk about the Friends reunion, and we’re having it all out about open relationships. What’s not to love! Chris xBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This week, Busy & Caissie welcome guest co-host, writer, actor, director, LGBTBIA+ activist, disability advocate & the hilarious creator & star of “Special” on Netflix, Ryan O’Connell! They talk about what they are doing their best at this week & Caissie reveals her mind-blowing Ben & J. Lo theory. Then guest, Jessica St. Clair is here to discuss her new podcast “The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael.” She talks about two huge pivots, plus explains the shaking zebra theory & what it means to have a “light team.” Then Busy shares a story about a sign she received from her light team just this week that will give you goosebumps.

In episode 243 of Disability After Dark, I sit down again with my good friend Ryan O’Connell as we unpack all the amazingness of the 2nd season of his Netflix Series “Special”. He shares what it was like filming season 2, his favorite filming moments, *THAT* Crip Prom + so much more about the series’ final season. Enjoy! You can watch all of Special on Netflix now, and you can follow Ryan on IG at: www.instagram.com/ryanoconn Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to this link: https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out! You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Ryan O'Connell, creator and star of the Netflix series, Special, talks about the challenges of writing about his cerebral palsy for the first time. Then he plays a game that combines geography, the Olsen twins, and Bravo's, The Real Housewives. Love About Town podcast hosts Kenice Mobley and Rohan Padhye guess which came first: Sliced bread or the electric toaster? Plus, childhood friends actor Micah Stock (Netflix's Bonding) and comic Beth Stelling (HBO Max Girl Daddy) play a game about their home state, Ohio.

Bianca chats with Ryan O'Connell about his quarantine novel, the frustration of being politicized when you just want to be Nora Ephron, writing and starring in his Netflix series Special (season 2 out now!), and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan O’Connell and Punam Patel join the podcast together this week to discuss advocating for oneself as an artist, giving voice to communities underrepresented in entertainment, and their hit Netflix comedy, “Special,” which just premiered its second season. The two Emmy-nominated actors provide relatable advice to performers and writers looking to make their mark in Hollywood—confidently. “You can trust your own instincts no matter where you are in your career,” says Punam. “Just [believe] that you deserve to be there,” adds Ryan. Chasing a childhood dream of becoming a TV writer, the California-born Ryan turned the blog writing of his 20s into a memoir, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves,” which Jim Parsons optioned through That’s Wonderful Productions. “Special,” which premiered as a 15-minute Emmy-nominated sitcom inspired by Ryan’s life as a gay man with mild cerebral palsy, made its way through development as Ryan wrote for the series “Awkward,” “Daytime Divas,” and “Will & Grace.” Punam, who was the only actor auditioned for the role of Ryan’s coworker and friend Kim on “Special,” studied journalism and theater in Florida, then comedy in Chicago, before moving to Los Angeles and booking “Kevin From Work,” “Time For Bed With Punam Patel,” the upcoming “I Love This for You,” and more. Next week, be sure to check out BackstageFest: a virtual celebration of the year’s best and buzziest TV! Visit join.backstage.com/backstagefest to RSVP. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Check out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0 Backstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5 Special thanks to... - Host: Jack Smart - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli - Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins - Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis

Clark interviews writer, comedian, and actor Ryan O’Connell (known for Netflix’s “Special,” and his memoir, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves”). Clark asks Ryan about growing up in a small beach town an hour north of Los Angeles. Ryan reveals how important the movie “Cruel Intentions” was for him. Clark and Ryan discuss the lack of accessibility for disabled people. Ryan shares that after being hit by a car, he was more comfortable saying that his disability was from the accident, instead of cerebral palsy. Clark asks Ryan about his first writer’s room in Hollywood. Clark and Ryan discuss being rejected in Hollywood and how it motivates them. Clark asks Ryan about the second and final season of “Special,” streaming on Netflix 5/20. Finally, Ryan shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm. Photo Credit: Ryan Pfluger Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore) Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay) Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell) Intern Sally Elizabeth Young Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)

Episode Notes It’s the season finale of Crip Times! Buckle up for lots of LOLs and too many puns. This week, Kayla, Kristina, and Andrew are joined by Ryan O’Connell, creator, writer, and star of Netflix’s Special. He’s done other stuff too but ughhh, who cares? We talk about cerebral palsy, the power of authentic disability representation, pushing the envelope of gay and disabled sexuality on screen, pandemic challenges specific to disabled people, and the ‘well-meaning’ ableism that can show up when we’re just trying to live our lives. We move into a conversation about storytelling as activism, and the challenges of learning and growing in your disability politics in a very public way. How do you tell authentic stories, without catering to an abled audience? How do we deal with internalized ableism, and the feeling of ‘needing to do more’? How do we push back against societal messaging that one marginalized story is enough? Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains an illusion of existential control, by way of obsessive food rituals, while working as an underling at a Los Angeles talent management agency. At night, she pedals nowhere on the elliptical machine. Rachel is content to carry on subsisting—until her therapist encourages her to take a ninety-day communication detox from her mother, who raised her in the tradition of calorie counting. Early in the detox, Rachel meets Miriam, a zaftig young Orthodox Jewish woman who works at her favorite frozen yogurt shop and is intent upon feeding her. Rachel is suddenly and powerfully entranced by Miriam—by her sundaes and her body, her faith and her family—and as the two grow closer, Rachel embarks on a journey marked by mirrors, mysticism, mothers, milk, and honey. Pairing superlative emotional insight with unabashed vivid fantasy, Melissa Broder tells a tale of appetites: physical hunger, sexual desire, spiritual longing, and the ways that we as humans can compartmentalize these so often interdependent instincts. Milk Fed is a tender and riotously funny meditation on love, certitude, and the question of what we are all being fed, from one of our major writers on the psyche—both sacred and profane.   Broder is in conversation with ryan o'connell, the writer, creator and star of the emmy-nominated television show special on netflix. _______________________________________________   Produced by Maddie Gobbo & Michael Kowaleski Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang. Visit https://www.skylightbooks.com/event for future offerings from the Skylight Books Events team.

Ryan O’Connell is a writer, actor, and loller whom we’ve had the pleasure of knowing for years. He also happens to be the first repeat guest we’ve had, truly a Christmas gift. We chat about luggage, eating on planes, buying a home, some previous interviews we’ve done, our food journeys, going sober, private trainers, public speaking, and the work of local author Cazzie David. instagram.com/ryanoconn twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howlonggone/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howlonggone/support

B is joined by Ryan O'Connell, writer, creator, and star of Netflix's "Special," where the two talk about creating and consuming gay content.

We’re talking to writer, producer and actor Ryan O’Connell about his Netflix Original series 'Special', the mostly autobiographical story of a gay disabled man trying to carve out a career as a writer and trying to accomplish the seemingly impossible feat of being "special" and "normal" at the same time. Go follow Ryan on IG and on Twitter! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Sebastian Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Ep #52 - Ryan O'Connell, the co-founder of Boomn, joins me on the show this week to discuss marketing and building a brand in the modern 2020 landscape. Boomn is an ROI focused digital marketing agency specializing in customer and user acquisition for top consumer brands. Ryan has started small businesses, worked in real estate, radio, marketing, and sports before starting Boomn. He has a proven experience, a track record of success, as well a unique background and passion to work with entrepreneurs, cities, brands and athletes.  Learn More About Ryan O'Connell and Boomn: Visit the Boomn website at: https://www.boomn.com/ Connect with Ryan O'Connell on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpoconnell/   Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Andrew and Tawny catch up on the news while Andrew does some cooking before throwing to their interview with Ryan O’Connell! They take voicemails about what is paying respect vs co-opting, being accused of being too sensitive, and more. Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the new mandatory masking order that goes into effect in Pennsylvania on April 19th. Civil Rights Lawyer James Funt of Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt and Flores joins psychotherapist Amy Morin who has written about the psychology of masking and Isaiah Thomas, At-Large Member of Philadelpia City Council. The newsmakers of the week are all the celebrities seeking release from prison because of the coronavirus crisis. Spokesperson for actor Bill Cosby Andrew Wyatt is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is South Jersey DJ Rhyno. Ryan O'Connell launched #FeedtheFrontLines.

Our beloved friend and podcast alumni Ryan O’Connell joins us for a much needed dose of his pod perfection. We talk Jessica Simpson, John Mayer, Tiger Kings, Netflix deals, Fairfax Blvd, drugs, Chris’ hate of comedy, horniness in the quar, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howlonggone/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howlonggone/support

Spoilers for Special and minor spoilers for The Boys. In today’s Bubble, Laura and I chat about the Netflix original series, Special, starring Ryan O’Connell, Jessica Hecht, and Punamn Patel, and the overall importance of representation in TV and movies.  Hope you enjoy as we spoil everything Special about Special.  Thanks and keep streaming!  This episode was recorded via Skype and I did my best to clear up the audio.

In this episode, hosts Michael Taylor Gray and Vash Boddie discuss current events from the LGBTQI perspective. Also, we… ...Learn “I’m Special” from Ryan O’Connell with Steve Pride ...Celebrate allies Rashida, Gerri and Hendrix Mungin with Michael Taylor Gray on Storytellers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imruradio/message

The Australian director behind Netflix’s short form comedy series Special, Anna Dokoza, and it’s writer, creator and star Ryan O’Connell talk about how the series came about, authentic casting, Hollywood’s views on diversity, and the pros of working on a comedy with bingeable 15-minute episodes. LANGUAGE WARNING: This episode contains mild course language. And a lot of laughs.

Ryan O’Connell joins us again. This time to discuss more of a light-hearted topic (kind of). Whatever your thoughts are on the genre of Horror film, Ryan makes a pretty compelling case that will probably make you think twice about it and gives us some recommendations to watch this Halloween. Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Ryan O’Connell (Special, I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves) is afraid of going to the movie theater. We talk with the Emmy nominated writer and performer about how this fear came to be in his life. We also talk with our resident expert, Stacey Slate, about anxiety and panic attacks.

This is a great episode where Bob is joined by friend of the show Ryan O'Connell of the Fantasy Headliners to discuss all things #DFS. Whether you are new to DFS or a seasoned player, Ryan is going to drop a ton of knowledge to show you how to be successful at playing DFS. Thanks again to Ryan for taking the time to join the show. Before jumping into DFS talk there was some fascinating developments in the NFL with Andrew Luck retiring, Lamar Miller going to to a major injury and other important injured players right as we ramp up to the regular season. Bob will break down all of the news as well as personal opinions regarding some of the reaction to the Andrew Luck retirement. Last thing before the DFS Primer is a look at the preseason Week 3 standouts. This is the real "dress rehearsal" for the regular season, so which impactful fantasy players really stood out? Segment Time Cues: - Intro and Player News: 1:04 - 21:01 - DFS Primer: 22:20 - 1:03:23 - Close: 1:03:24 - 1:06:54 - Follow on Twitter & Instagram @nottakesff - Email: nottakesff@gmail.com - anchor.fm/nottakesff (listen & interact here or find direct links to each podcast platform the show is available on) - Sign up for DRAFT at our affiliate link draft.com/nottakes for a free $3 entry upon initial deposit and come challenge us to some Best Ball! #nottakesff --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Jake and Steve are joined by special guest, Ryan O’Connell, to talk about a recent mini-documentary Ryan created for Life Teen depicting the reality of homelessness portrayed by Ryan’s brother, Scooter, who has been homeless for 7 years. We talk a lot about the documentary in this episode, so we strongly encourage you to check it out here first: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_64NzbXjU0s. It’s about 9 minutes and it is definitely worth watching.

A round-table with writers Ryan O'Connell (creator, showrunner, and star of 2019 Emmy-nominated Netflix series of Special), David Radcliff (The Rookie), and Katherine Beattie (NCIS: New Orleans) members of WGAW's Writers with Disabilities Committee who discuss working and living with cerebral palsy. 

Writer and actor Ryan O'Connell sits down with Cameron to discuss writing "Special" and it getting picked up by Netflix, owning his disability, and overcoming addiction. This episode is sponsored by JCPenney (www.jcp.com).

Thomas and Tranna reveal their personal delusions to each other and then talk lies with Ryan O'Connell, creator and star of the Netflix series Special — a comedy that draws on Ryan’s real-life experience hiding his cerebral palsy. Plus, T&T’s latest obsession: the rebranding of Ginger Spice.

Ryan O'Connell chats about how he mined from his real-life experience as a gay man with disabilities in order to write for and star in his Netflix series "Special." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming out as gay was easy for Ryan O'Connell. Coming out as disabled — admitting the cause of his limp was cerebral palsy and not, as he lied, a car accident — was a lot harder. Ryan tells Sam how that experience became the basis for his Netflix show, 'Special.' Email the show at samsanders@npr.org.

And we're back! On the newest Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt share the episode with Ryan O'Connell, COO of Boomn for an engaging conversation about Influencer Marketing.   Marketing on Social Media is the name of the game now, and Boomn has helped numerous ecommerce businesses grow using this style. The key? Not just any influencer, but the right one. Listen now to get crucial Do's and Don'ts and a guide to choosing the right influencers for building your brand.   Oh, and if you like what you hear hit that 5th Star to get a shout-out on the next episode.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Stackify: https://stackify.com/   Boomn: https://www.boomn.com/   GigaBook: https://gigabook.com   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg   Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

If President Trump tweets about ending HIV with widespread Truvada distribution but it's all secretly an initiative for big pharma, did it ever really happen? Then, Ryan O'Connell, writer, creator and star of the Netflix show Special, joins Brent, Eliot and H. Alan to talk about why, when it comes to gay male sex onscreen, Ryan vows to never "pan to the fucking moon" (**cough** Call Me By Your Name **cough**). This naturally leads to a greater, more pressing discussion on the perils of buttsex. And in what some might describe as the most honest moment in the history of podcasts, the guys answer the ultimate question: DO YOU ACTUALLY READ BOOKS? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan O'Connell talks about "Call Me By Your Name" flinching at gay sex, having to wear tighty-whities on TV, and spending four years convincing Hollywood to make the series that became Netflix's "Special." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 45, Naomi and Andy are joined by Ryan O'Connell (@ryanoconn), from Netflix's show Special, to give advice to fans, discuss his history of relationships, his experiences working on his own show, and more! Also tickets for the live show in Los Angeles on June 1st at The Virgil are available on the website under 'See Us Live.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Alexi talks to Ryan O’Connell, the star and writer-creator of her new favorite show SPECIAL - available NOW on Netflix! Binge watch it ASAP! You won’t regret it! Special is a semi autobiographical series based on Ryan's memoir (I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves) in which Ryan plays a gay man with cerebral palsy.

Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share their favorite words, both literally and figuratively; actor and television writer Ryan O’Connell explains how keeping his cerebral palsy a secret inspired his book and Netflix series "Special;" grammar expert Mary Norris recounts her early days at The New Yorker and her foray into all things Greek; comedian Jackie Kashian isn’t buying the “empathic” abilities of her fellow comics; and soul-rock group The Get Ahead perform “Deepest Light.”

Welcome to another episode of Fear the Queer! This week, Josh and Kyle sit down to review the Netflix show Special, written, starring, and executive produced by the talented Ryan O'Connell. Based on his memoir I'm Special: And Other Lives We Tell Ourselves, the quick-witted and fast paced series follows Ryan Hayes, a young man with mild cerebral palsy, who decides to rewrite his identity and finally go after the life he wants, and along the way, discovers what really makes him special. Cheers queers!

Ryan O'Connell says he didn't come out of "the disability closet" until he was 28. He talks about life as a queer person with Cerebral Palsy, why people shouldn't be afraid to talk about sex work, and his new Netflix show, Special. LGBTQ&A is hosted/created by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine.

Trevor discusses Joe Biden's 2020 presidential candidacy, Roy Wood Jr. highlights African Americans' contributions to country music, and Ryan O'Connell chats about "Special."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why be normal when you can be different? How do you exist in the gay world that prioritizes the “normate gay” (white, cis-male, physically fit) when you are disabled? One way is to lead with humour. This is exactly what Ryan O’Connell does with his hilarious and powerful new show on Netflix, Special. O’Connell wrote the script and plays the main character based loosely on his own life, who is also called Ryan. Show synopsis Special, is a distinctive and uplifting new series about a gay man, Ryan with mild cerebral palsy who decides to rewrite his identity and finally go after the life he wants. After years of dead-end internships, working in his pajamas as a blogger and communicating mostly via text, Ryan eventually figured out how to take his life from bleak to chic and began limping towards adulthood. The offbeat comedy is based on series creator and star Ryan O’Connell’s memoir, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.” O’Connell also serves as executive producer alongside Jim Parsons.Netflix on YouTube In the show, Ryan plays a character who is a virgin. In one of the episodes, his best friend suggests that he hire a sex worker to fix this problem. What happens in the episode is a best-case scenario representation of empathy, respect, and a love of humanity. Watch the trailer below, and enjoy my take on what happens in the episode and why O’Connell’s message is so important. If you want to watch a show that questions the status quo, is refreshing, intelligent, funny, and shines a bright light directly on belonging versus fitting in, block off two hours and binge watch Special, now! https://youtu.be/b8S9Gxrp-uI Resources 5 reasons to binge “Special” on NetflixRyan O'Connell on Thought CatalogRyan O'Connell Is Revolutionizing Queer, Disabled Representation on TVRyan O'Connell on TwitterJeffry Iovannone: Deconstructing the Ideal Gay Male Body – LOP077 Header image courtesy Netflix.

This week, host Bobby Finger welcomes writer and comedian Halle Kiefer (@hallekiefer) to the studio to talk with writer, creator, and star of the new Netflix original series Special, Ryan O'Connell (@ryanoconn). During our chat Ryan opens up about his writing career, the long process of adapting his 2015 memoir into a series (thanks to some help from his "gay mafia"), the importance of representation and specificity in art, and why TV needs more gay sex. Skip segments you'd like to keep spoiler-free with these handy time codes:Final Destination 5: 5:30 - 7:30Special: 7:30 - 31:45Call 754-CALL-BOB and share your current obsessions, and we may discuss it on a future episode!Once again, it's 754-CALL-BOB.

Ryan O'Connell (@ryanoconn) joins Amanda and Dino to discuss his career and his new Netflix show 'Special'. Produced by David Janove.

Ryan O’ Connell talks about writing on Will and Grace and Awkward and discusses his upcoming Netflix series Special, inspired by his experiences as a gay man navigating the world with cerebral palsy.

In this episode, hosts Abby Dees and Wenzel Jones discuss Increase in persecutions of LGBTQ people in Chechnya and organizations trying to help (RainbowRailroad.com, Meduza.io/en, Email: kavkaz@lgbtnet.org), LGBTQ Homeless in Anchorage, AK, and Ed Buck and the string of dead Black men in his home all in the Honest Tea. Also, in this episode, we… ...Attend Galeca, the Society of LGBTQ Entertaiment Critics, Dorian Awards with Steve Pride ...Talk with Ryan O'connell and his memoirs “I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves” ...Visit the Groundswell Institute with Vash Boddie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imruradio/message

In this episode, I sit down with author, producer and soon to be TV personality, Ryan O'Connell. We talk about his experience of Cerebral Palsy and gay identity, and trying to bring that into the public sphere with his up and coming TV show, "Special". We also chat about wanting boys to ask us out on weekend dates as disabled guys, disability activism and queerness, his experience of sex work and so much more.You can follow Ryan's work by following him on Twitter at @ryanoconnRemember you can support DisabilityAfterDark by following @andrewgurza or @disaftdarkpod on Twitter.And throw a dollar or two our way to get access to episodes early and bonus episodes. Patreon.com/cripplecontent

The reporting team from the Montana Kaimin joins the podcast to talk through the quixotic journey of reporting this insane story. Featuring Shaylee Ragar, Ryan O’Connell, and Matt Neuman.

In this episode Bob & Dan provide some bold NOT TAKES for each skill position in Fantasy Football. Remember, the key word in that sentence is BOLD. Some of the players mentioned include Eli Manning, Alvin Kamara, Tyreek Hill & Jordan Reed among others. Join the conversation on Twitter & Instagram @nottakesff to let us know your thoughts on our bold NOT TAKES. - Week 3 of the preseason is discussed. What performances and injuries impacted Fantasy Football the most? Bob & Dan break those down as the regular season approaches. - There is also a recap of our podcast listener Best Ball League that we partnered w/ The Fantasy Football Life on. Ryan O'Connell joins the episode for the second time as we break down how the draft went. - For upcoming drafts, go buy the UDK: https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit/udk/NotTakesFF/ - @nottakesff on Twitter & Instagram - nottakesff@gmail.com - Anchor.fm/nottakesff (find everywhere we are available) #nottakesff --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Huseyin The Brain and Ryan O'Connell talk about #KingOfTheDraft2018, injuries, team win totals for 2018, and the Fantasy Cares charity. Both fantasy football analysts discuss their drafted teams in our charity league.

In this episode Bob and Dan are joined by Ryan O'Connell from 'The Fantasy Football Life' for a great discussion surrounding Best Ball. The guys explain what Best Ball is and how it is different from normal leagues, tips to be successful in this format, and ways to construct your roster for success. To cap it off the guys conduct a live Best Ball draft through the Draft App while analyzing their picks as they happen! - Find Ryan on Twitter (@drafting_king) and YouTube ('The Fantasy Football Life'). - Bob and Dan also discuss the recent news around the NFL focusing on Doug Baldwin and Sony Michel. Listen for the news and how it can impact Fantasy Football especially with drafts coming in the next couple of weeks. - Join the guys on Twitter & Instagram @nottakesff - Email nottakesff@gmail.com - Anchor.fm/nottakesff to listen and find everywhere we are distributed - Please rate and review our podcast wherever you listen, 5 stars are the best! #nottakesff --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The fully hilarious Ryan O'Connell (Will & Grace, Babe? Podcast) joins Dave & Matt this week to talk about muscle tee meet-cutes, dick docks, lazy sex workers and more! Plus dating the same guy as your girl best friend, disability for dummies, and Dave & Matt recap their adventures at DragCon! This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: HOMOPHILIA) and Dollar Shave Club (www.dollarshaveclub.com/HOMO).

Ryan O'Connell is ON ONE in this wild episode of Babe? He talks about his lifelong dream of having his own food diary, which almost sends Lara over the edge. Then the babes discuss their favorite food diaries of all time: Courtney Love's Grubstreet profile, and Giuliana Rancic's anorexic manifesto, segue into their own strange eating habits and finish up with some killer reader mail. For more babestastic content, hit up babepodcast.com and follow our journey on Instagram @babepodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and LOL-er Ryan O'Connell joins Lara to recap the Season 6 premiere of the #1 comedy in America: Vanderpump Rules. They discuss Scheana's "everything is amazing" tour, Faith's bombshell sexual encounter with Jax, James Kennedy's affair with Logan and much, much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan O'Connell (Will and Grace, Awkward) joins Ellen and Shaughn to whine about famous Youtubers. They pair it with a Matteo Corregian Roero Arneis DOC from wine sponsor Gregory Condes Wines. The hip sip tip from Ellen is a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Shafer named TD-9. Shaughn's hip sip tip was a super fancy Côte Rotie aka Northern Rhone Syrah. In between whining Ryan details his rocky relationship with Kim Crawford, Shaughn tells stories of Hollywood parties with Logan Paul, and Ellen spills goth life with Marilyn Manson details. Then the Los Angeles wine scene gossip gets hot from what's good at the grocery store (Ravenswood, Miraval and Fetzer) to where to shop (DomaineLA, Silver Lake Wine, Lou) to what bars to hit (Tabula Rasa, Bar Bandini, Everson Royce Bar). The lighting round covers what "arneis" means, the difference between organic wine and wine "made with organic grapes", and who has the top billboard song. Sadly it's not My Bloody Valentine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sexy Unique Podcast is back, y'all! Episode 14 marks a new chapter for SUP, aka a darker, more unfortunate chapter that will be all about Vanderpump Rules: Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky. Join Lara and her BFF (and podcast favorite) Ryan O'Connell as they discuss this sexy, unique spinoff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan O'Connell is BACK for the finale of SUP. He and Lara try to make peace with Scheana's unbelievable antics, pray that Crazy Kristen will make a comeback in Season 6, analyze the effects of Vegas Girl on the Maloney-Schwartz marriage and much, MUCH more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan O'Connell just can't stay away! He joins Lara to discuss the bachelor/bachelorette party born straight out of Hades, Tom and Katie's dismal state of relationship affairs, and much, much more. Later, Lara welcomes a very special guest: singer/songwriter (and noted loller) Ed Droste! Having never seen an episode of Vanderpump Rules, he's extremely shaken by the experience, but ultimately is inspired to offer a helping hand to certain cast members. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the inaugural episode of SUP, Lara is joined by Ryan O'Connell and John McDermott to discuss Jax's birthday roast, Sandoval's fundrager, the "comedians" of the show and much, much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you leverage your relationships enough? Are you someone who needs to improve their networking skills? Are you attending way too many networking events? Do you belong to a passionate community that has your back? These are just some of the many topics that we have this week on #thePawdcast with Ryan O'Connell, the Vice President of both the YEC and the Forbes Councils! We dive deep into a plethora of topics revolving around relationship building when it comes to business. We discuss Ryan's journey, from switching as a business major to an education major, beginning a content marketing company, joining YEC before joining the team at YEC, and his tips/advice to becoming a networking guru. We also go into detail about what exactly the YEC and Forbes Councils are, and how our listeners can get involved. Not only will entrepreneurs love this week's episode, anyone who is interested in meeting new people will, too! Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pawdcast/id1071470844?mt=2 Listen to this episode on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pawdcast/episode-025-ryan-oconell-yec-councils About #thePawdcast — Discussing all things entrepreneurship, startups, creativity, businesses, innovations, self-awareness and everything in-between. Hosted by Joshua Davidson, Eddie Contento, and Daniel DiGangi. Brought to you by ChopDawg.com.

Miranda is joined by writer Ryan O'Connell (Awkward, Thought Catalog) for a dive into his exciting high school experience. Ryan went to Foothill Technology High School and was very grateful that when he attended it was two years old and new and small and full of young teachers, one of which insisted on being called "Captain". Ryan admitted to being a bit of a mean girl (he had Queen Bee status), is guilty of starting feuds, and told us about his coming out party.   This episode's superlative may very well be "Most Dramatic"    

Ryan O'Connell of Influence and Co. snd I talk today to teach you how to get more recognition for your work in less time.  And yes, of course we talk about that pesky work life balance question.   Don't you wish everyone already knew who you were, so you didn't have to work so hard promoting yourself? Imagine your work was published in just the right place at the right time, so you could go do the things important to you... Listen in as we talk about finding an accountability partner, a great network of people you can rely on, and yes, maybe even a sexual partner or two!  Get it today on Under30CEO.com or listen direct to your phone on iTunes. This episode is sponsored by our travel company for young people Under30Experiences and the super food cocktail to keep you healthy Athletic Greens... get 50% off your first order!

Ryan O'Connell is the guest. His new memoir, I'm Special, is available now from Simon & Schuster. This one was easy. It's always great when a guest is funny and forthcoming, and Ryan is both of these things in spades. His new book deals with, among other things, his experiences with cerebral palsy, homosexuality, addiction, and more—all or most of it delivered with dark humor.  In addition to book stuff, Ryan has written for Awkward and is also working on getting I'm Special adapted for television with executive producer Jim Parsons. He's got a lot going on and has achieved an unusual amount of success for someone so young. Fun to catch him now, as his star is on the rise.  In the monologue I talk about existential stuff related to the impending birth of my second child.  I also talk about death, which came up recently in an impromptu question-and-answer session with my 4-year-old daughter. She's starting to wrap her head around some stuff, namely the reality of having a baby brother and what it means to get older and, well, eventually die. I fielded her questions, or tried to.  Hope you enjoy.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan O’Connell (Writer, Awkward) joins H. Alan and Kerri to watch The Golden Girls season 1 episode “Blind Ambitions,” where they discuss silk dresses, the proper way to hold a garage sale, and Rose’s (kinda) racist moment.

*** Help us out and enter a chance to WIN a $25 iTunes gift card by filling out this survey at http://plzadvisesurvey.com *** Gear up for 2015 by listening to Molly [https://twitter.com/molls] and our special guests Ryan O'Connell [https://twitter.com/ryanoconn] and Lara Schoenhals [https://twitter.com/LarzMarie] look back at some of the best moments of “Plz Advise” this year and catch up with new updates from some of your favorite callers. If you have a question for Molly, call in at: 323-450-7408 or email us at askplzadvise [at] gmail.com. Produced by: Kristina Lopez [https://twitter.com/KristinaLopez] Assistant Producer: Christina Milazzo [https://twitter.com/frizzyfilazzo] Artwork by: Heather Peterson [https://twitter.com/hrrrthrrr] Music: https://soundcloud.com/louisvexclusive/girls-1975-the-knocks-remix-louisvexclusive-jersey-club-bootleg-mastered See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the “Plz Advise” Holiday Spectacular!! Molly [https://twitter.com/molls] and our special guests Ryan O'Connell [https://twitter.com/ryanoconn] and Lara Schoenhals [https://twitter.com/LarzMarie] take your calls, drink holiday-themed (and maybe gross) sodas and provide you with many quotable moments. If you have a question for Molly, call in at: 323-450-7408 or email us at askplzadvise [at] gmail.com. Produced by: Kristina Lopez [https://twitter.com/KristinaLopez] Assistant Producer: Christina Milazzo [https://twitter.com/frizzyfilazzo] Artwork by: Heather Peterson [https://twitter.com/hrrrthrrr] Music: https://soundcloud.com/rsremix/paul-mccartney-wonderful-christmastime-rhythm-scholar-kringle-kut-remix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode Molly and guest Ryan O’Connell of Thought Catalogue and writer on MTV’s “Awkward" answer questions about fashion on a budget, making a living as a writer, accidentally finding a friend’s herpes medication and more. Molly and Ryan also hear updates on two “Plz Advise” callers. This week Molly and Ryan sipped on a Grapefruit Old Fashioned with a recipe from @ACozyKitchen. If you have a question for Molly, call in at: 323-450-7408 or email us. Produced by: Kristina Lopez Artwork by:

Listen as Molly and guest Ryan O’Connell of Thought Catalogue and writer on MTV’s “Awkward" answer questions about sleeping with your boss, developing your best default photo face, moving in with a boyfriend, dating "bad girls" and more after having a few rounds of Raspberry Lillet Fizz drinks with a recipe from @ACozyKitchen. If you have a question for Molly, call in at: 323-450-7408 or email us. Produced by: Kristina Lopez Artwork by: Heather Peterson Music: