{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/6a8eb1708c90bb6011ef8543?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Spotlight Series 2026:  Disability and Entertainment ","description":"<p><strong>About this Episode </strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Daisy discuss the history and ethics of Victorian-era freak shows. They explore the lives of notable performers like Jeffrey Hudson, the Queen's dwarf, and Charles Stratton, also known as Tom Thumb. The conversation delves into the exploitative nature of these shows, the racial and genetic stereotypes used to promote them, and the lack of consent from performers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.labledpodcast.co.uk</a>, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, <a href=\"https://labledpod.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sign up to our Substack </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Show &amp; How to Support</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support this Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www%20Facebook.com/labledpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.twitter.com/labledpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet lABLEd Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.instagram.com/labledpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a comment or Question? Email us!</p><p><br></p><p>lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-amplify-disabled-voices-keep-labled-podcast-thriving?attribution_id=sl:b20020b0-7b2e-4d67-800c-8036e874ce1c&amp;lang=en_GB&amp;ts=1753350330&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_tip&amp;utm_content=amp13_c&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Please consider donating to our GoFundMe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production Team</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood</p><p><br></p><p>Editor: Adam Hull</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Maisy Crunden</p><p><br></p><p>Social Media Manager:  Ella McD</p>","author_name":"Alice Evans & Lucy Wood"}