It’s Not Even Like That is a comedic podcast that examines how the media depicts disability and smacks it in the face with a dose of reality.
What is it like to be disabled? Judging from TV and film, disabled people are: angry, depressed, non-sexual, and pitiful. Or they’re portrayed as childlike, magical beings whose sole purpose is to inspire and remind non-disabled folks to appreciate what they have. Either way, the message is loud-and-clear: disability is bad. But why?
Comedian Pavar Snipe is on a mission to find out! In each episode, she interviews a different disabled comic, actor, or media personality about their experiences and accomplishments before diving into what they think Hollywood gets right and so very wrong about disabled life. Along the way, she and her amazing guests smash the ridiculous stereotypes, myths, and tropes that have plagued the disability community for too long to prove that real life is much funnier than fiction.
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Pavar chats with the hilarious, talented Steve Way about all things TV, film, and comedy. Steve talks about the trajectory of his groundbreaking career from public speaking at the age of nine to becoming a standup comedian, acting on the Emmy-nominated "Ramy," and producing the incredible film "Good Bad Things" (available on Hulu). He dives into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of how the industry is changing for disabled performers and explains why he's the only person in Hollywood who can make Ramy Youssef break character.
It's a conversation you won't want to miss! Some key moments, time-stamped:
00:01:36 – Early life, meeting Ramy, getting into comedy
00:07:37 – Reclaiming narrative around disability
00:08:54 – Talking about Steve’s upbringing and how Star Trek / LeVar Burton changed his life
00:23:44 – Working on Ramy & on-screen dynamics
00:25:39 – Producing the film “Good Bad Things”
00:29:14 – How the industry is changing for disabled performers (thanks in part to Steve!)
00:36:29 – Steve and Pavar talk about “Me Before You”
00:37:30 – Steve talks about his “tight five” jokes
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19 Dec 2025
One of Us
Gooba Gabble...
Hey, fam! We're back with the one and only Lachi, and trust us, she had the audacity to be this talented. The musician, author, and all-around queen breaks down how she went from an NYU Master's degree and a federal job (thanks, Obama) to a full-time baddie taking over the music industry. She's a Nigerian-American force who can sing, rap, and produce her own fire tracks like "The Bag" and "Life On Hard" (which, let’s be real, is how we all feel navigating these New York streets).
We get honest about navigating the industry as a blind Black woman—from feeling the need to "sight-pass" to becoming a Grammy's trustee and the CEO of Ramped. Plus, we deep-dive into some classic films, Freaks (1932) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1948), to discuss what "authentic representation" actually looks like (and how one actor won two Oscars for the same role! You can't make this stuff up).
You're gonna want to hear her thoughts on unmasking, filling your own cup, and why fortune favors the authentic.
Do yourself a favor and get the full tea!⚡️ Don't forget to grab Lachi's book, I Identify as Blind! at lachimusic.com⚡️
Let us know what you think of the episode—or just send us your favorite one-liner—over to itsnotevenlikethat@gmail.com!
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24 Oct 2025
This Helper Monkey is Bananas
Comedy writer and founder of “The Squeaky Wheel” Steven Verdile comes onto the pod to do a deep dive on the wild movie "Monkey Shines" and how despite all of its rampant ableism... it's actually kind of groundbreaking at times! On this Halloween episode, he and Pavar talk about just how frightening Hollywood's love of using disability in horror can be-- especially when it comes to creating villains.
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26 Aug 2025
Murdered by Milk
Comedian, writer, performer, YALL fellow, and all-around hilarious human being, Dominique Nisperos reps for the invisible disability crew and talks about “First Blood” and how PTSD isn’t just about Rambo-ing out.
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31 Jul 2025
Mike and Me
Sex, booze and Handi-Man. New York comedian, Mike Favor explains how his time at crip-camp makes the film version look like daycare... how “Forrest Gump” dashed his dreams... and how a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 turned him into a real G.
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11 Jul 2024
It's Not Even Like That Trailer
It’s usually just like that. The ‘very special episode’ of your favorite show. The sad girl in a wheelchair. The paralized angry veteran. The disfigured villian. The asexual classmate. A side character. Tragic. Or more angelic than Jesus. It’s Not Even Like That is a comedic podcast that examines how the media depicts disability and smacks it in the face with a dose of reality! Through conversations with disabled comedians, actors, and media personalities, this show proves reality is funnier than fiction while smashing stereotypes along the way. Host Pavar Snipe and show Executive Producer Emily Turner chat about all the fun ahead.
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