Hoorf! Radical Care in a Late-Capitalist Heckscape – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Guest Annie Toro Lopez, a food writer and transformational speaker, discusses her journey with lupus and Celiac disease. Elle and Annie connect over their shared experiences in education before changing careers. Annie emphasizes the importance of self-care, such as daily meditation and yoga. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing health, work, and personal relationships, and the significance of being present in the moment. The conversation lingers on the need for human connection and overcoming isolation in the journey through chronic illness.

Links to Annie’s books and website, as well as all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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Elle and Ricki's super secret solstice swap

Saison 4 · Épisode 6

lundi 22 décembre 2025 • Durée 40:14

Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings celebrate their annual holiday episode, filled with unexpected questions and amusing side journeys. Elle and Ricki each share about the future directions of their creative endeavors. They explore the idea of starting their own religion, with Ricki torn between a humanist approach, or one based in dog-based intercession to a higher power. Elle tells a meandering story about a favorite snack food, and Ricki dishes on her Color of the Year.

Links to connect with Elle and Ricki, and all other resource links, are **in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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"my art process is me, reaching out to myself." a conversation with artist and poet Erika Goveia

Saison 3 · Épisode 13

lundi 14 avril 2025 • Durée 45:06

Content note: this episode contains brief discussions of high-control religious abuse

Elle hosts poet and artist Erika Goveia, who discusses her upbringing in a conservative evangelical church and her deconstruction, and her creative process which involves processing her past. Elle and Erika emphasize the importance of self-acceptance and breaking the cycle of harmful parenting practices, and the healing power of artistic expression.

Links to connect with Erika, and all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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notes from a queer cripple: how to cultivate queer disabled joy and look hot while doing it, with Andrew Gurza

Saison 3 · Épisode 12

lundi 24 mars 2025 • Durée 45:27

Content note: this episode contains swearing and discussions of sex

Elle hosts Andrew Gurza, three-time guest and disability awareness consultant. Andrew discusses his new book, Notes from a Queer Cripple, set to release on April 21, which explores queer and disabled joy. He shares his journey of writing the book, the challenges of balancing academic and community-based tone, and his hopes for its impact. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and the complexities of disability and sexuality.

Links to connect with Andrew, and all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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centering our human-ness in technological pursuits, with Dr. Damien Patrick Williams

Saison 3 · Épisode 11

lundi 10 mars 2025 • Durée 50:19

Elle Billing interviews Dr. Damien P. Williams, an assistant professor in philosophy and data science at UNC Charlotte, about the philosophy of contemporary (and future!) technologies. Dr. Williams discusses the Super Crip narrative,the importance of centering marginalized experiences in tech development, and the implications of accessible technology, highlighting the need for genuine engagement and ethical considerations in tech design. And yes, they even discuss the elephant in the room: “AI”

Links to connect with Dr. Williams, and all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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entropy is a thing; shifting expectations and painting the void with artist Ryan Barnes

Saison 3 · Épisode 10

lundi 24 février 2025 • Durée 42:03

Elle sits down to talk with artist Ryan Barnes, whom she knows from the Spoonie Studio virtual gatherings. They dig into Ryan’s art practice, and he shares the ongoing development of the "void" series, which explores themes of disconnection and change. Ryan also talks about balancing his art with his role as a parent and student, and the impact of his service dog, BlackBerry, on his work.

Links to connect with Ryan, and all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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Opposite Day! Ricki interviews Elle about One True Thing

Saison 3 · Épisode 9

lundi 10 février 2025 • Durée 40:35

In this Bizarro Backwards Opposite-Day episode, Ricki and Elle switch places, and Elle is in the hot seat, answering the questions they usually ask their guests. Despite coming down off a multiday migraine and the word salad that accompanies it, Elle shares how her disability shapes her art practice, why she cherishes her community of Spoonie artists, and why she’s so focused on asking everyone about their One True Thing.

Links to join Ricki’s and Elle’s creative newsletters for all the latest on The Failure Experiment, as well as all other resource links, are **in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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The Failure Experiment: cyberpunk and the art of collaboration with Ricki Cummings

Saison 3 · Épisode 8

lundi 27 janvier 2025 • Durée 40:40

Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings discuss their recent experiences and creative work, using this episode to announce their collaborative project: Ricki talks about her new book-length poem, "The Failure Experiment," and Elle reveals her new series of paintings inspired by Ricki’s queer cyberpunk poetry and her own personal experiences of chronic illness. As they grapple with the current political climate, putting finishing touches on their work, they emphasize the importance of patience and trusting the creative process. “The Failure Experiment” drops on March 21, 2025.

Links to join Ricki’s and Elle’s creative newsletters for all the latest on The Failure Experiment, as well as all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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it takes a village to break a spine: the unexpected journey through disability and creativity with Jordan Thornquest

Saison 3 · Épisode 7

lundi 13 janvier 2025 • Durée 49:35

Content note: this episode contains swearing, and discussion of medical trauma

Elle Billing hosts Jordan Thornquest, a musician and game developer on the first episode of 2025. They exchange memories of Jordan's 2020 car accident in Twin Falls, which aside from being an insurance nightmare, left him with a spinal injury and a long recovery. Jordan reflects on how the accident changed his perspective on disability, pain, self-care, and creativity. Elle and Jordan illuminate the life-altering experience of acquired disability, highlighting the importance of empathy, patience, and understanding chronic pain.

Links to connect with Jordan, as well as all other resource links, are **in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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all I want for Christmas is Moo (Deng), with Ricki Cummings

Saison 3 · Épisode 6

lundi 23 décembre 2024 • Durée 45:28

In their annual "let's just chat" episode of Hoorf, Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings weave together stories about navigating life with chronic illness, from the profound to the ridiculous. Between tales of Winkie the dog's adventures and updates from her dad's community Christmas concert, the conversation takes a more serious turn as they discuss food allergies, with Elle processing her emotional response to a Disney influencer's tragic death from a severe peanut allergy. Throughout their meandering discussion, a deeper truth emerges about the vital importance of feeling truly seen and heard.

Links to connect with Elle and Ricki, as well as all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com

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