Episode 66 - A Conversation with Steve Way, Part 1: Inside Hulu’s Furious

In this Quest Podcast episode, we sit down with actor, comedian, and disability advocate Steve Way, currently starring as Alden in Hulu's hit thriller Furious. Steve talks about how the role was written for him after a chance meeting with creator Liz Meriwether on a panel about caregiving in media, the freedom he had to improvise on set, and what it meant to finally portray a romantic disabled relationship on screen He's equally candid about where Hollywood still gets representation wrong, and why the attention he's getting now can't stop with him. Steve shares his experiences, expertise, and heartfelt perspective on visibility, artistic risk, and what strength looks like when you want to quit.

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Guests:

Steve Way is a 35-year-old actor, comedian, writer, and speaker. He was born with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy and is an advocate for disability awareness. Steve performs stand-up comedy and motivational speeches around the country. He's known for his role as Steve on the Hulu show Ramy, and can now also be seen as Alden in Liz Meriwether's Hulu thriller series Furious, alongside Lola Petticrew — a role that's earned him praise for showing a different, more dramatic side of his range. Off screen, Steve is a strong advocate by writing and speaking publicly on disability justice, healthcare policy, and workers’ rights.

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Host:

Mindy Henderson is MDA's Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment, Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media, and the host of this podcast. She was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2, when she was 15 months old and has been a life-long partner to MDA. Mindy is also a professional speaker and author of the book, The Truth About Things That Suck.

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