Mik Scarlet's Blog

Mik Gets Sporty

As the Winter Paralympics draw near, I felt the need to prove that there can be life in us old dogs. So I have just uploaded some items I presented on trying sports as a disabled person. Skiing, canoeing and basketball are all given the Mik Scarlet treatment thanks to

CRIPtic – Pit Party Producer!

In all the rush, I have totally forgot to tell everyone I have the great pleasure of being hired as the producer of this years Pit Party at the Barbican, run by the amazing people at CRIPtic Arts. The line up is amazing and it’s been even more amazing to

Disability Horizons TV

Silly Mik. I forgot to put on my website I’ve joined Disability Horizons TV as a co-presenter on a chat show, talking all areas of disability with my co-hosts Dan White and Zec Richardson. Each episode we chew the fat on a different disability related subject, usually joined by a

The Great PHAB Picnic

On July 4th, I was honoured to present the Great PHAB Picnic coverage that went out live on Facebook and Youtube. 45 minutes of laughs, fun a cooking (well sort of as it was all cold) thanks to a recipe from Mr Cookfullness. It was also wonderful to work with

Talking History Podcast

Happy to announce the release of a new podcast by Phillipa Vincent Connolly, exploring history. As her first guest, we talked the history of disability in the media and music worlds, how so many major historic figures were disabled and so much more. Plus some music choices. You can listen here    

Getting Sexy with Pleasure Rebels Podcast

What’s that? Mik talking about sex again? Surely not? Not at the age of 55? Well yes. I had so much fun recording this with Kelly Gordon for her Pleasure Rebels podcast for Hot Octopuss. We talked honestly and frankly about my views and experiences of sex and relationships. I have always believed it is [...]

DHTV – Pain – Watch it here

[image error]If you missed the first live episode of the DHTV Chat Show, with Dan White, Zec Richardson and myself, then watch it on catch up here – DHTV – Pain. I’m really proud of how the first show went and can’t wait for the next one.  

Going Live! Welcome to DHTV!

[image error]Yes, website, I’m back. After over 3 years! To announce that later today, Saturday May 15th I am proud to be joining the new online TV channel Disability Horizons TV. I am joining an amazing team, with my co-presenters Zec Richardson and Dan White. We’re going live later today, May 15th, at 6pm. We’re discussing [...]

Listy McListFace!

Wow, what a month! I’m feeling really honoured at the moment. First I was sent a link to a document that listed me as one of 238 most trusted journalists from the NCTJ, with some super respected names. The list was voted for by other journalists too so it was stunning to be nominated by [...]

Taking The Pain Out Of Letting The Train Take The Strain

I haven’t had much time recently I write as I’ve been rushing around the country with my work as an equality and inclusion trainer, and much of that rushing has been done on the train. As a disabled passenger I have to face the constant fear that my journey will fail due to a mix [...]