Podcast Overview
<p><b>SEND Backstage is where music chats meet real life.</b></p> <p> Hosted by Jay, a young man who is blind, autistic and epileptic, this podcast brings you honest conversations about music, memories and what inclusion really looks like when you live it.</p> <p>Each episode feels like you’re sat with Jay and a mate, talking road trip songs, memories, embarrassing moments, favourite playlists and the emotional tracks that stay with you. Mixed in is the real stuff. The highs and lows of SEND life, the assumptions people make and the moments that shape us.</p> <p>You will hear from artists, families, friends and people with lived experience who are carving out space in the world of music and accessible events. Expect stories that make you laugh, stories that make you think and the kind of conversations you wish happened more often.</p> <p>If you love music, care about inclusion or just enjoy a good natter, you are in the right place.</p> <p><br /></p>
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January 2, 2026
05 - Charlotte Law - Twins Tides & Autism Vibes
<p>This week Jay chats with the brilliant <b>Charlotte Law</b> - mum, co-parent, advocate, creator of SENDFest, half of SAA Clothing, and the heart behind the Instagram community <b>@twins_tides_and_autism_vibes</b>.</p> <p>It’s warm, funny, honest, and full of Fleetwood Mac, big feelings, and donut-based life skills.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>What we talked about</b></p> <p><b>💬 Charlotte’s world</b></p> <ul><li>Mum to Jude, Tommy, and twin girls.</li><li>Co-parenting with James from <i>Stories About Autism</i>.</li><li>Building SAA Clothing as a community built on “we see you, we get you.”</li></ul> <p><b>🎵 Music as magic & regulation</b></p> <ul><li>How music opens Jude’s world - from Alexa playlists to full-on raves.</li><li>Why music is connection, regulation, and comfort rolled into one.</li><li>Her three road-trip songs.</li><li>The song that makes her cry every time:</li></ul> <p><b>😂 Playlists, raves & donut challenges</b></p> <p>Jay and Charlotte compare playlists, talk about music that transports them, and agree they absolutely need a donut-in-one-bite showdown.</p> <p><b>🧡 Inclusion — what it <i>actually</i> means</b></p> <p>Charlotte puts it perfectly:</p> <ul><li>Different is <b>not</b> less.</li><li>Inclusion is seeing the whole person, not hunting for a “special talent.”</li><li>Celebrate difference - don’t shrink it down.</li></ul> <p><b>🌈 Advice for young disabled people & parent carers</b></p> <ul><li>Don’t reshape yourself to fit in.</li><li>Being you is enough.</li><li>Celebrate your uniqueness - it changes the room.</li><li>Hard days are normal. Don’t hide them.</li></ul> <p><b>🌙 The after-9pm idea…</b></p> <p>Charlotte and Jay accidentally invent a new series: the weekly inappropriate round-up of phrases Jay brings home from college. Coming soon (probably from a locked bathroom so Charlotte’s 8-year-olds can’t hear).</p> <p><b>Where to find Charlotte</b></p> <p><b>Instagram:</b> <b>@twins_tides_and_autism_vibes</b></p> <p>This is where she shares family life, advocacy, SENDFest updates, and all the behind-the-scenes realness.</p>
December 1, 2025
04: Gemma Bryan, Isla's Voice
<p>In this episode Jay sits down with the brilliant Gemma Bryan, known to many of you through <i>Isla’s Voice</i>, her honest, funny and much-loved corner of the internet. Gemma talks about parenting, inclusion, lived experience and the power of music to help you laugh, cry and get through life.</p> <p>We chat about her road trip bangers, the songs that shaped her childhood, the tracks that bring happy tears, and why Roam by The B-52s absolutely deserves its place on any playlist. Gemma also shares how music has carried her through the hardest moments, what real inclusion actually looks like, and why nothing about us without us should always be the starting point.</p> <p>There are stories about Roland Rat on vinyl, Dad’s band days, bath-and-a-beal moments, 90s classics, and the chaos of Mariah Carey ruining perfectly good songs. It is warm, funny and full of proper SEND-world honesty.</p> <p>You can find Gemma at <i>Isla’s Voice</i> on Facebook at <a href="https://facebook.com/islasvoice" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/islasvoice </a>where she is most active and regularly shares life, humour and lived experience.</p> <p>For more information about Festability and inclusive events, please go to <a href="festability.co.uk." target="_blank">festability.co.uk.</a></p> <p><br /></p>
November 24, 2025
03: Kerry Banks, Martha Trust
<p>In this episode Jay chats with Kerry Banks, the fundraising powerhouse behind Martha Trust and the organiser of Music on the Farm. Kerry has spent almost twenty years in events and fundraising, and her passion for community, inclusion and music shines through from the very first minute.</p> <p>Kerry talks about the song that always lifts her up, the Elvis track that still brings tears, and which song guarantees she is on the dance floor. She also shares the story of how she first got into charity events, what she has learned from working with people with profound disabilities, and how music has become the heartbeat of her work.</p> <p>Jay and Kerry dive into what inclusion really means, the tiny things that make a big difference, and how she uses her voice to challenge ignorance and champion disability awareness. There are also some excellent dad jokes about Sandwich and Ham, which she absolutely leans into.</p> <p>It is warm, funny and full of proper community spirit.</p> <p>If you would like to find out more about Martha Trust and their work, please visit marthatrust.org.uk.</p> <p>For more information about Festability and inclusive events, please go to festability.co.uk.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p>
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- What is SEND Backstage?
<p><b>SEND Backstage is where music chats meet real life.</b></p> <p> Hosted by Jay, a young man who is blind, autistic and epileptic, this podcast brings you honest conversations about music, memories and what inclusion really looks like when you live it.</p> <p>Each episode feels like you’re sat with Jay and a mate, talking road trip songs, memories, embarrassing moments, favourite playlists and the emotional tracks that stay with you. Mixed in is the real stuff. The highs and lows of SEND life, the assumptions people make and the moments that shape us.</p> <p>You will hear from artists, families, friends and people with lived experience who are carving out space in the world of music and accessible events. Expect stories that make you laugh, stories that make you think and the kind of conversations you wish happened more often.</p> <p>If you love music, care about inclusion or just enjoy a good natter, you are in the right place.</p> <p><br /></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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