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Chats From A ChairRyan Wiggins – From Wishing I Didn’t Wake Up, To Fatherhood As A QuadriplegicIn this episode I chat with Ryan Wiggins who became a quadriplegic after diving into a friend's pool. We discuss the day leading up to his injury, why he was placed in an induced coma and his family told to say their goodbyes, how he overcame his darkest days in hospital and is now tackling fatherhood as a quadriplegic.2025-06-2235 minChats From A ChairMatt Curran – Sustaining A Brain Injury, Burns To My Body And Losing A LegIn this episode, I speak with Matt Curran who sustained significant injuries from a motorbike crash in 2020. Matt sustained burns to 20% of his body, acquired a brain injury and had a leg amputated following the incident. We chat about the difficulties he has faced since his crash, the complexities around the different injuries as well as some of the exciting activities he's able to do today in an adaptive way.2025-05-3141 min
ListenABLENick Dempsey (Entrepreneur & Marriage Celebrant with Spinal Cord Injury) #124Nick Dempsey is an Australian disability advocate, motivational speaker, and content creator whose life changed dramatically after a diving accident on his 21st birthday left him with a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. While celebrating with friends at his parents’ home, he misjudged a dive into a shallow backyard pool, dislocating his neck upon impact. "Just after talking about how good my mates are, they broke my neck and then went down to the pub..." Nick has since become a powerful voice in the disability community. He shares his journey candidly on platforms like TikTok an...2025-05-0428 minChats From A ChairAvalon – Sex Worker Servicing People With DisabilitiesIn this episode I speak with Avalon, who is a sex worker specialising in servicing people with high care needs and physical disabilities. She tells us how and why she got into the sex work industry, shares some of her experiences of servicing people with physical disabilities and gives her advice for able bodied people and people with disabilities looking to engage in sexual activity.2025-04-2657 min
Mecca of Banter6 Games In, Still No Plan!!!!!Send us a textIn this episode of the Mecca Of Banter podcast, the hosts discuss their teams' recent performances, the impact of social media on fan reactions, and the tactical decisions made by coaches. They delve into the lineup choices and player performances, highlighting key players and their contributions. The conversation shifts to the upcoming matches and rivalries, culminating in a discussion about the all-time US Men's National Team, where they debate the best players in various positions. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts on the future of their teams and the sport. In this...2025-04-0154 min
The Jim Rutt ShowEP 293 Brendan Graham Dempsey on Cosmic Teleology and Emergence VectorsJim talks with Brendan Graham Dempsey, picking up on a disagreement they had on Facebook about the teleology of the universe. They discuss Aristotle's influence on the topic, Terrence Deacon's work on naturalizing teleology, the distinction between purpose & goal-directed behavior, cosmic teleology, Teilhard de Chardin's "Omega Point," Whitehead's relational teleology, Ilya Prigogine's dissipative structures, energy efficiency comparisons between organisms & stars, the cosmic imperative of entropy production, energy rate density as a complexity measure, whether entropy is the goal or a byproduct of complexification, origin of life as contingent or necessity, Alexander Bard's emergence vectors, questioning of the heat death hypothesis...2025-03-251h 15Chats From A ChairMatina Jewell – Experiences From An Active War ZoneIn this episode, I speak with army veteran Matina Jewell, who shares her experiences from an active war zone. We discuss her rapid rise up through the army ranks, her active service where she completed intense training such as the incredibly demanding Navy divers course, fast roped from helicopters on-board smuggler ships in the Arabian gulf and served as a UN peacekeeper in an active war zone as well as much more.2025-03-0853 minChats From A ChairTony Pinto – Trauma, Sex And My New Identity As A QuadriplegicIn this episode I speak with fellow quadriplegic, Tony Pinto who sustained a spinal cord injury whilst on holidays. He shares the details of his injury which he remembers very vividly, the struggles he has with his new identity, he opens up about his decision to engage with a sex worker to explore his new body and his decision to move to Australia to pursue a cure.2025-02-2254 min
HR Hacks & HalosEmotional Intelligence: The Key to Effective Leadership with Nick JamesIn this episode, Jivan chats to Nick James, founder and CEO of Expert Empires about the importance of mindset, emotional intelligence, and resilience in business leadership.They discuss Nick’s journey from being influenced by Tony Robbins at just 12 years old to becoming a successful entrepreneur who has built, grown and scaled four businesses from zero to seven figures in annual revenue. Nick shares insights on how to build a positive company culture and the significance of surrounding yourself with the right people.Nick grew Expert Empires from an idea in 2017, to become one of th...2025-02-1045 minChats From A ChairXavier Coates – NRL SuperstarIn this episode I speak with NRL superstar, Xavier Coates as we discuss how he almost gave up playing rugby league, his unique pathway into the NRL, his decision to move from the Brisbane Broncos down to the Melbourne Storm, backlash he received after deciding to represent Australia rather than Papua New Guinea, as well as other challenges he's experience throughout his career.2025-02-0159 min
Our Mountain SpeaksNathan Dempsey as told by Nathan WilsonWritten and Hosted by Dylan WilsonPerformed by Nathan WilsonMusic performed by Nicholas RashEdited and Produced by Jules Corriere Our Mountain Speaks Season One is funded by a grant from the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System. Special thanks to the Yancey History Association and Millie's Mountain. Stories for this podcast were created from an oral history collection found in The Heritage of the Toe River Valley by Dr. Lloyd Bailey (1994)Created by Dylan Wilson, Jules Corriere, and Nick Rash Th...2025-01-2405 minChats From A ChairKai and Brooke Colless - I Tried To Get Out Of Bed But I Was ParalysedIn this episode I speak with Brooke Colless and her son Kai, who is a wheelchair user following a very rare spinal condition. We discuss the nomadic lifestyle the family were living, the concerning progression of Kai's condition, the day he tried to stand up and was paralysed, as well as the way that he is now dominating the adaptive surfing world.2025-01-1944 minChats From A ChairChanelle Morris - Life With 30% VisionIn this episode, I speak with Chanelle Morris who has a rare eye condition that leaves her with around 30% vision. We explore the ways that impacts her day-to-day, dating with a disability and her change in mindset that has enabled her to live a more fulfilling and adventurous life.2025-01-0444 min
54 Degrees North - Podcast series about issues around Northwest BCDoes Regulation Delay Mines? w/ Rosemary Collard and Jessica DempseyEpisode NotesIn this episode, we’re joined by geographers Rosemary Collard and Jessica Dempsey to discuss their groundbreaking audit of mining projects in British Columbia. Are environmental regulations really the bottleneck the mining industry claims they are? What happens when the promised economic benefits of mining—like jobs, tax revenue, and production—fall drastically short? Rosemary and Jessica walk us through their research, revealing surprising insights about delays, care-and-maintenance loopholes, and the underperformance of mines. You can find Rosemary and Jessica's audit here: https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2024-0083Rosemary and Jessic...2024-12-2330 min
Beneath the Surface: A Podcast by the BC Mining Law Reform NetworkDoes Regulation Delay Mines? w/ Rosemary Collard and Jessica DempseyEpisode Notes
In this episode, we’re joined by geographers Rosemary Collard and Jessica Dempsey to discuss their groundbreaking audit of mining projects in British Columbia. Are environmental regulations really the bottleneck the mining industry claims they are? What happens when the promised economic benefits of mining—like jobs, tax revenue, and production—fall drastically short? Rosemary and Jessica walk us through their research, revealing surprising insights about delays, care-and-maintenance loopholes, and the underperformance of mines.
You can find Rosemary and Jessica's audit here: https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2024-0083
Rosemary and Jessic...2024-12-2330 min
Morning Sprint with Coach & Raj9-13-24 Hour 1 - The Rivalry Week Pot boils over/Nick Kosmider joins D&C/Bo Nix has the key0:00 - It's been a cold, dark week in Colorado but can the Buffs or Broncos bring back some sunshine? Chris Dempsey and Coach Sanford discuss what this rivalry week has meant to the city of Denver and the state of Colorado! Coach Sanford must first address the CSU to the Pac-12 conversation. How long will it take the Pac-12 to start poaching teams from the ACC? 13:30 - Nick Kosmider of The Athletic joins D&C. Nick talks about what challenges Justin Fields and the 13 and 14 personnel packages could pose for the Broncos defense. Nick thinks Courtland Sutton will bo...2024-09-1344 minMorning Sprint with Coach & Raj9-6-24 Hour 1 - It's time for CU vs Nebraska/Nick Kosmider joins D&C/Jimmy Horn Jr. and Dylan Raiola respond0:00 - Dempsey and Co. turned into a part time college preview as we got everyone set for Nebraska vs CU! Nebraska's pass rush will show us what Shedeur is made of with his new O-Line. Coach Sanford calls out CU for running from their weakness: the running game. Which unit is under the most pressure to perform this weekend: The CU O-Line or D-Line? 15:25 - Nick Kosmider of The Athletic joins Dempsey and Co. Nick talks about the possibility of the Ravens wanting to avoid the Chiefs moving forward if they want to get over the hump in th...2024-09-0642 min
The Career Flipper PodcastFrom SEO expert to animal communicator, meet Nick MusicaWELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE!Ever wondered what happens when SEO expertise meets animal psychic abilities? Get ready for an eye-opening journey as Nick Musica shares his transition from corporate SEO to animal communication on the debut episode of The Career Flipper podcast!The Career Flipper podcast, hosted by Jenny Dempsey, explores the inspiring stories of individuals who've navigated unique and often unexpected career transformations. New episodes drop every Thursday—don't miss out!In our very first episode, host Jenny Dempsey chats with Nick Musica about his journey from corporate SEO specialist to an...2024-07-1136 min
The Your Story Matters Podcast🌠 Nick Pollard | "The People Displeaser” Ep. 002Send us a text🫠 Are you tired of pleasing people? Learn how to break free from demanding, controlling and yes, narcissistic people who are nothing but a constant drain. Learn how to take back control and what you can do about it. 👉 Join us for the next Your Story Matters Podcast with Special Guest Nick Pollard - The People Displeaser. Support the showRead Your Story Matters by Branon Dempsey Substack: https://branondempsey.substack.com?r=2f09z7DM me over Threads, or Inst...2024-07-0552 min
Byo chair podcastBYO Chair Podcast EP 9 Feat Nick DempseyNick Dempsey is a quadriplegic man who injured him at a birthday party. He is a podcast host that has been trying to shed some light on the people that have loved ones that have suffered in serious injuries. One very head strong young man.enjoy this episode with Nick Dempsey.don’t forget to like subscribe and share the BYO Chair Podcast on all social platforms.Instagram: @byo.chair.podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Byo.chair.podcast?si=rIvmhnZ3vkc8Bsvxthank you to our friendly spo...2024-04-231h 11Chats From A ChairMax Lynch - Retiring From The AFL Because Of ConcussionsIn this episode I speak with former AFL player, Max Lynch who had to retire at just 24 years old due to ongoing concussion issues. Max opens up and shares the immediate affects that the head knocks had on him, his emotions around retiring from the AFL, some of the ways it has impacted his life behind close doors including the way it affected relationships with loved ones and how he feels about it all moving forward with the rest of his life.2024-04-1037 minMorning Sprint with Coach & Raj3-6-24 Hour 1 - Nuggets rally back then fall short/Nick Kosmider/Dempsey's NBA Baseline0:00 - The Nuggets battled all the way back to force OT last night...then collapsed in OT. That was tough to watch at the end.14:28 - Nick Kosmider of The Athletic joins us to break down what the Broncos should do in the draft.32:05 - Dempsey's NBA Baseline: power ranking the 4 biggest threats to the Nuggets in the West.2024-03-0644 minChats From A ChairShayna Jack - My Fight To Prove That I'm Not A Drug Cheat*This Episode Contains Discussion Around Mental Health* In this episode, I speak with Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack as she opens up about a ban she received from all competition for ingesting a band substance. We discuss how the positive drug test came about, the battles she faced behind close doors, how close she came to giving up swimming forever and what the future holds for her in an out of the pool.2023-12-0942 minChats From A ChairJarrad Seng - From Part Time Hobby To World Renowned PhotographerIn this episode I speak with world renowned photographer, Jarrad Seng as he shares how he was able to turn a hobby into a very successful career. Jarrad recounts some of the amazing adventures he's been on with a camera in his hand, an exciting new project that he's working on now, as well as sharing some life lessons he's learnt along the way that we can all apply to our own lives.2023-11-1843 min
Smashing Game Time#098 – It’s Pizza TimeNick and Josh are back from hiatus, and they brought with them a wild Dempsey from the Overthinking Games Podcast. The guys talk about what they’ve been up to and what games they’ve been playing, Like Spider-Man 2, Slay the Princess, and Torn Away. Finally, they get into some of their Spider-Man games, movies, and other media.Keep up with Dempsey and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkingg...If you want...2023-11-061h 52Smashing Game Time#098 – It’s Pizza TimeNick and Josh are back from hiatus, and they brought with them a wild Dempsey from the Overthinking Games Podcast. The guys talk about what they’ve been up to and what games they’ve been playing, Like Spider-Man 2, Slay the Princess, and Torn Away. Finally, they get into some of their Spider-Man games, movies, and other media.Keep up with Dempsey and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkingg...If you want...2023-11-061h 52Chats From A ChairDr Richard Harris, OAM – Thai Cave Rescue HeroIn this episode I speak with joint 2019 Australian of the year, Dr Richard Harris, OAM, who you might know as the anaesthetist and cave diver that played a pivotal role in the rescue of the Thai soccer team that became trapped in a flooded cave in 2018. I speak with him about how he came to be involved in the rescue efforts, the risks associated with the sedating the young boys and diving them out through a narrow cave, the feelings he had when realising they had all survived and how he views it all now, five years on.2023-10-2948 minChats From A ChairTom & Kell Reese (ReeseBro's) - Making A Career From Social MediaIn this episode I speak with brothers Tom and Kell Reese or as they're better known on Instagram and TikTok, the Reese Bros. These two have amassed over 800,000 followers across the two platforms and have over 38.5 million likes on TikTok alone with their very funny and relatable skits. I speak with them about how all this started, how they come up with ideas for their videos, explore some of the negative aspects that come with being in the public eye and what the future holds for them.2023-10-2244 minChats From A ChairSam Harrison and Henry Bradford - Alcohol Abuse, Paralysis and Motor Neuron DiseaseIn this episode I speak with great mates Sam Harrison and Henry Bradford as they each share their own stories and one that brings them together. Sam discusses his unhealthy relationship with alcohol, how he battled that as a professional athlete and recounts events that led to him deciding to become sober. Henry shares the story that left him on the ground and unable to move his legs for a period of time and the effects he still deals with today. As an extra layer to the story, they both have a good friend that was diagnosed with MND...2023-10-081h 17
Gut Check Radio88. Why a Holistic Nutritionist Lets Her Kids Eat M&Ms - GC Moment of the Week #2On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we have our second ever “Gut Check Moment of the Week”! This week’s is extra special, as we look back on my interview with professional dietitian and full-time super mom Aimee Dempsey, RD, and we revisit what she had to say about the challenge of raising healthy-eating kids who are confident in themselves. Aimee shares some powerful insights about how her time growing up, playing sports, and being influenced by the culture around her had a major impact on the way she parents today. She also shares what it’s like havin...2023-09-2210 minChats From A ChairMitchell And Rhys Dempsey- Discussing My Accident And Disability With My BrothersIn this episode I speak with my two older brothers about the night of my accident and my disability as a whole. We recount the events leading up to my injury, we explore the way it has impacted them, what they have seen of me from the outside and how they view my disability now. As we have never spoken about this, you get a first hand and very real view of our relationship.2023-09-1734 minChats From A ChairSean Phillip - From Suicide Attempts To Starting A Men's Mental Health MovementWARNING – This episode contains discussions around suicide and mental health.In this episode I speak with the founder of 'The Shaka Project', Sean Phillip. Sean speaks openly and honestly about his own mental health battles that lead to him making multiple attempts to take his own life, and how he was able to turn his battle into a positive men's mental health movement. He details how The Shaka Project started, what they are doing today to help young men and people in crisis and what the future holds as the organisation continues to grow. Sean's raw and emotional ho...2023-08-2357 minChats From A ChairCorey Webb - Having Cancer Treatment With My DadIn this episode I speak with Corey Webb as he opens up about the unique experience of cancer within his family. He shares the emotional ups and downs as his Dad went through cancer treatment, the journey that led to his own diagnosis, and how the family were able to support each other through the tough battle. 2023-08-1231 minChats From A ChairPerry Cross - Life As A Ventilated QuadriplegicI speak with Perry Cross AM as he shares details on the incident that resulted in him now being a C2 ventilated quadriplegic, the amazing list of things he has achieved since, his passion behind starting the PerryX Foundation and their work to find a cure for paralysis, as well as details of the time his ventilator stopped working while overseas.2023-07-3039 min
The Two Authors’ PodcastSteamed Clams with guest Ernest DempseyDoug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time!
Links from the Show:
https://www.ernestdempsey.net
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4
And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of!
Discover us here:
Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: https://www.harveybooks.com2023-06-1345 minThe Two Authors’ PodcastSteamed Clams with guest Ernest DempseyDoug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time!
Links from the Show:
https://www.ernestdempsey.net
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4
And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of!
Discover us here:
Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: https://www.harveybooks.com2023-06-1345 min
D&M's with DEANEpisode 57 -Nick Dempsey // Dealing with a spinals cord injuryOn this episode of the podcast I sit down with my second cousin Nick Dempsey, Nick is one of those people you meet and can’t help but feel his positivity rub off on you in some way.He has the special ability of seeing the good in everything and can really make you question what you see as a negative or a positive, he is a glass half full kind of person that has made it his mission to help others in whatever way he can.He grew up in Albury/Wodonga and lived a...2023-05-281h 09
ainslie + ainslie Performance PeoplePerformance Hacks | Hannah Mills + Nick DempseyWhat can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.In this episode, the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history explains why a routine is everything and her husband Nick champions communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0909 min
HooperCast Movie Hour#383: John Nick: Chapter 1 (“Violent Night”)
0:00 - I spoiled a major film for my daughter. And then we spoil The Citizen Kane, The Usual Suspects,, Soylent Green, The Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
3:41 - REVIEW - “Violent Night” (2022)
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Powered by Zoo...2023-03-1422 minainslie + ainslie Performance PeopleHannah Mills + Nick Dempsey: Changing nappies, perceptions + sustainability | Performance PeopleHannah Mills + Nick Dempsey.Sailor + Coach.Mum + Dad.Hannah Mills is the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history, with two gold medals and a silver. A fierce campaigner on environmental issues in her role as IOC Sustainability Ambassador, she is also an advocate for women in sport and leads the female representation for INEOS Britannia in the Americas Cup and for the Emirates GB Sail GP team.Alongside Hannah is her husband, Nick Dempsey who, until recently was coaching Team GB’s Olympic windsurfers. Nick has now taken a different pa...2023-03-1456 min
Live Free Podcast"How this Food Truck Entrepreneur turned Real Estate Investor with Nick Loukas"Listen to this episode, where we invite our friend Nick Loukas to explain how he went from pharmacist to Food Truck Operator and Real Estate investor. Nick explains how he started his "Slide On By" business out of a tent offering free food to his neighbors. Nick talks about how he bought back his time and plans to grow and scale his business and investments. 2023-01-1853 min
Fire WatchThe Santa Colonel & NORAD’s Hunt for Saint NickWhen the red telephone began to ring, Col. Harry Shoup feared the worst. It was 1955, at the height of the Cold War, and Shoup was in the operations center of the Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado. CONAD, as it was known then, stood as the early warning system for a Soviet attack. So the ringing of the red telephone never meant anything good. What happened next launched the now-named North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, into a decades-long tradition to track Santa and bring joy to children around the world. And it started with a...2022-12-2326 min
Asset Leadership NetworkAdvancing Outcomes with Asset Leadership – ALN Th@3Jim Dieter, ALN, CEO; Head of US Delegation for TC/251; Jacobs, Senior Expert Asset Management Consultant;
Jack Dempsey, ALN Board of Directors; Definitive Logic, Director
Jack Kelly, ALN Board and Senior Fellow; 36 years at OMB; ISO TC 251 Working Group 3, Deputy Convener2022-12-021h 21
Legends of SportsballTom DempseyTom Dempsey overcame the odds of missing five fingers and five toes to become one of the NFL's all-time greatest kickers.2022-10-0625 minChats From A Chair#22 - Cristy Jacka (The Unaffected)In this episode, Cristy Jacka shares her families journey around a missed diagnosis of her late husband, Karl. She recounts the events leading to Karl's correct diagnosis, how she was able to be strong for their daughter, the way they continue Karl's legacy today and stresses the importance of knowing your body.2022-10-021h 08
Gut Check Radio22. Moderation isn't Sexy, But it Works | Aimee Dempsey, RDNothing seems to be more nuanced than nutrition, and my guest on today's episode puts the nuance back in nutrition. Aimee discusses her experiment working with both professional athletes and professional weekend warriors (me lol). We had a fascinating discussion surrounding nutrition for children, and how Aimee approaches nutrition with her own kids.
I always find such tremendous value from those in the health & fitness community who walk the walk and talk the talk, exactly as Aimee does.
Don’t forget to check the timestamps below to see if any topic, in particular, tickles your fan...2022-09-161h 34Chats From A Chair#21 - Allison and Sally Wilcox (The Unaffected)In this episode we speak with sisters, Allison and Sally Wilcox as they share their incredible journey. Allison shares details of how she sustained a spinal cord injury in 2009 following a traumatic accident, the ongoing health complications since her injury and Sally opens up on the impact it has had on her seeing her little sister battle. We also discuss the further family tragedies they have faced together and how they remain so positive and with an amazing outlook on life after everything they have been through.2022-09-041h 10
Food on DemandA Deep-Dive into Off-Premises Packaging with Natha Dempsey, President of the Foodservice Packaging InstituteIn the 28th episode of the Food On Demand Podcast, hosts Tom and Nick interview Natha Dempsey, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute. As a preview for the upcoming Food On Demand Off-Premises Packaging Summit, they cover new products hitting the market, the rising issue of so-called forever chemicals, and bringing beverages and desserts into the delivery ecosystem.2022-09-0130 min
Asset Leadership NetworkJack Dempsey - ALN Th@3Jack Dempsey, Director, Definitive Logic; Member, National Academy of Sciences Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment; ALN Board of Directors Member, ALN Senior Fellow.2022-08-2626 min
My C5 Life with Lindsay NottMy C5 Life - Episode 9: Nick Dempsey📣🚨 Nick aspiring model & entrepreneur 🚨 📣Nick was celebrating his 21st birthday when a celebratory swim went horribly wrong. Local community fundraised to support his recovery, finding Making Strides, establishing life on the Gold Coast! Starting a new career. Listen to Nick on The Unaffected Podcast2022-08-1532 min
Pro Wrestling History NerdsEd Lewis & Jack DempseyIn 1922 an effort was make to put Jack Dempsey in the ring with Ed "Strangler" Lewis. Was it a money making scheme or a legitimate attempt at mixed style competition? Listen to Nick and Chango sort it out as they explore the year 1922 in pro wrestling!
*CONTENT WARNING*
If discussions of sexual abuse is upsetting, skip 19:10-24:41.
-Primary Sources
-Ed Lewis: Facts Within A Myth, by Steve Yohe
-The Nebraska Tigerman- The John Pesek Story", by Geoff Pesek
-Fall Guys: The Barnums of Bounce, by M...2022-07-191h 14Chats From A Chair#20 – Makayla Jensen (The Unaffected)We chat with Makayla Jensen as she shares the story of her brother Beau following his acquired brain injury. Beau suffered a hypoxic brain injury following an accident in the surf that saw him almost drown. Makayla shares her experience from the day of Beau's accident, what the weeks and months following have look like for the family, a heartwarming story of how his mates have continued to support him and explains where Beau is at in his ongoing rehabilitation.2022-07-101h 00