Airing time: 7pm Monday; new show every fortnight
Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace have a positive, sometimes hilarious view on life and on overcoming obstacles.
In this series they invite others in, with different disabilities, to chat about life, the universe and everything in-between.
New show fortnightly.
Made possible with the support of Life Skills Taranaki: 
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Pets are Mates, Too
Taryn and Brendan talk about their pets and the important place they hold in people's lives, especially those living with a disability
Duration: 00:28:38 | Date: 10 February, 2025
Mates Catching Up
Brendan and Taryn catch up with each other for ther first time this year and share a few laughs. Featuring music by Taryn
Duration: 00:28:52 | Date: 27 January, 2025
Welcome 2025
Brendan and Taryn reflect on the past year and share their hopes and dreams for 2025.
Duration: 27:53 | Date: 6 January, 2025
AI For People with Disabilities
Brendan and Tarryn talk about AI - how it has impacted their lives, and how it can help people with disabilities.
Featuring AI generated music by Tarryn
Duration: 29:19 | Date: 16 December, 2024
Public Transport
Brendan and Tarryn discuss utilising the different public transport options in the holidays. Which are best for people with different abilities?
Duration: 28:52 | Date: 2 December, 2024
Facing the Future
Brendan and Tarryn plan ahead for the future, discussing Christmas shopping and planning ahead for the New Year.
Duration: 30:15 | Date: 18 November, 2024
Disability Parking
Brendan & Taryn speak with Raewyn from CCS Disability Action in Wellington about disability parking issues and how the fines are increasing for those parking illegally in mobility parks.
Duration: 23:11 | Date: 4 November, 2024
Karanga Maha
Karanga Maha (meaning ‘Many Voices’) are a series of grassroots hui driven by local steering groups with support from CCS Disability Action.
Duration: 30:34 | Date: 21 October, 2024
Looking Forward to the Summer
Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.
Duration: 30:35 | Date: 7 October, 2024
Money and Memories
Brendan and Tarryn talk about saving money for special trips away, then savouring the memories once you're home from the trip
Duration: 31:00 | Date: 23 September, 2024