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The QuadCastS6 E4 - Jenny Smith Rolls On and On...When Jenny Smith was 16 years old, she sustained a C6-7 spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. After completing her master’s degree in counseling psychology, she distributed wheelchairs for eight years in developing countries. For over 13 years, she supported cross-cultural workers as they served overseas By coming alongside people with spinal cord injuries and chronic physical conditions, Jenny hopes to support and encourage others in their emotional, physical, and spiritual health as they adapt to life with a disability.
Jenny was my guest in season 1 of The QuadCast (S1 E21 - Jenny Smith Rolls On), an...
2025-02-2657 min
The QuadCastS6 E1 -The 3 Men And A SCI Pod...Have I got big news for you on the first episode of 2025... The QuadCast has officially spawned another exciting and informative podcast! Yes, and on today's episode, I interview my co-contributors in this new venture, the "3 Men And A SCI" Pod. Below are very brief bios of both amazingly accomplished gentlemen. I look forward to working with them on this exciting venture, and hope you'll join us for the ride!
Barry Munro is a quadriplegic who sustained a spinal cord injury in 1987, and has been an active advocate in SCI research for over 37 years. He is the chief Development Officer...
2025-01-2144 min
The QuadCastS5 E11 - My Q&A With The WAGS of SCI...WAGS of SCI was founded by Elena Pauly and Brooke Pagé in Vancouver BC Canada. Both Elena and Brooke's partners had sustained recent Spinal Cord Injuries and the women felt very alone in their new lives as girlfriends and caregivers of men with sudden, life changing injuries. After a chance meeting over Instagram, they soon realized they lived just blocks away from one another.
Upon developing a friendship and relishing in their newfound sisterhood, the women decided that they never wanted another woman in their shoes to feel alone again. They began WAGS of SCI by starting an Instagram account i...
2024-08-281h 03
The QuadCastS5 E8 - Let's Talk About Sex, Dating, Relationships And Disability With Dr. Danielle SheypukThis week's edition of The QuadCast tackles the very important topics of dating, relationships, sexuality and disability, or three things I know next to nothing about, and one that I have 33 years of experience with. :-)
Luckily my guest, Dr. Danielle Sheypuk, holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research in New York City. Dr. Sheypuk is widely regarded as a "sexpert" and leading commentator on the psychology of all these topics for people with disabilities. She established a successful and innovative private therapy practice in 2016 that was one of the first to implement “te...
2024-06-1344 min
The QuadCastS5 E7 - Making An Indelible Marc - The Marc Buoniconti InterviewGood things do come to those who wait! When I launched The QuadCast 4 years ago, I had a list of dream guests. High profile folks who didn't know this little engine that could even existed, and yet I held out hope. At the top of that list was Marc Buoniconti, and today he's here! Persistence pays off my friends.
Following Marc's SCI in 1985, his father Nick set out to conquer paralysis with the same ferocity as he did quarterbacks and ball carriers over his 15-year Hall Of Fame NFL career. It was then that he and world renowned neurosurgeon, Dr...
2024-06-071h 05
The QuadCastS5 E6 Every Breath You Take - Featuring Synapse Biomedical's NeuRx DPS & Karen MillsBreath in, breath out, breath in, breath out... You are doing so right now without even thinking about it. Unfortunately, for some individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, the ability to breath on their own is compromised, if not impossible. Enter Synapse Biomedical, and its NeuRx Diaphragmatic Pacing System, which is specifically designed to decrease the reliance on mechanical ventilators for such people.
This week's episode of the QuadCast features Andrea Osborn, Clinical Specialist for Synapse Biomedical, who will tell us all about the device, and Karen Mills, who has been breathing easier with the aid of it for years...
2024-05-1452 min
The QuadCastS5 E5 - One Man's Floor Is Another Man's Ceiling - My Conversation With Ryan BakerThe date was June 20, 1991, Ryan Baker and his family set out on a long drive from Temecula, California, to their new home/life in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They had bought into the Häagen-Dazs ice cream franchise which was based there. As if that wasn’t cool enough, the night before Ryan had just graduated from high school. Unfortunately, his journey to the Centennial State was about to take a whole bunch of unsuspected twists and turns, and I'm not talking about on the highways.
In just over two months, he will have been living with his spinal cord injury for...
2024-04-171h 07
The QuadCastS5 E3 - Jesi Stracham Is Helping Individuals Find Opportunities In Their ObstaclesIn January 2015, Jesi Stracham was the passenger on a motorcycle when it collided with a car. She woke up a week later in an intensive care unit without the use of her legs secondary to a spinal cord injury.
Today she strives to help patients become people. She is the founder of Wheel With Me Foundation, the owner of Wheel With Me Consulting, and a fitness and growth coach. Through her struggles, and large social media footprint (Instagram, YouTube, etc.), she works for teaching individuals the power of our mindset.
I'm thrilled because Jesi is my guest on this episode...
2024-03-1642 min
The QuadCastS5 E1 - A 1 On 1 Session With Adaptfit's Nikki WalshSince 2014, Nikki Walsh has been helping others become the best version of themselves! In 2018, a car crash left her paralyzed, but in no way has it stopped her from pursuing her career goals. Nikki is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and wheelchair user. She works with fellow wheelchair users, and non-disabled individuals, to get stronger, learn how to effectively work out in their wheelchairs, lose weight and be as independent as possible.
Nikki took some time out of her extremely busy schedule to join me on the 1st episode of the QuadCast in 2024. Thank you my friend, and keep...
2024-01-1841 min
The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastMila "The Hash Queen" Jansen Sit n Sesh @ Tha' Dankforth Canna-Lounge Quadcast Media WallSit down and Sesh with Mila " The Hash Queen" Jansen as we chat about Dab-A-Doo Canada, Upcoming Dab-A-Doo's Internationally, Mila's Amazing Journey Into The Cannaverse & How she became one of the most revered Legacy Cannabis Pioneers.
We discuss he book, exclusive seed line & genetics, as well as Pollinator and how those products changed the hash world forever.
More exclusive content including bonus interview content with Dab-A-Doo Cannada Co-ordinator @905tammi, video coverage & interviews with Vendors & Dab-A-Doo Canada in Hamilton Ontario.
Available November 25th on:
www.quadcast.ca
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2023-11-1512 min
The QuadCastS4 E10 - AVT The MVP!Touchdown Aaron!
In my capacity as the Peer Mentoring Coordinator at Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, I have had the opportunity to meet many people. Over my three years on the job however, Aaron Van Trease, and the tremendous strides he's made in recovery, has stood out above them all. His story is remarkable. It is one of football, family, friends, faith, and above all, FORTITUDE!
Aaron was kind enough to carve some time out of his busy therapy schedule to join me on this week's episode of the QuadCast. Prepare to be inspired folks because the young man is amazing!
2023-10-1158 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1 - The Attainable Sustainable
Join Mayhem (@Mayhems_ethical_weeds) & Grofessorx (@grofessorx) For Season 2 of The Cannasseurs Quadcast Podcast Live on The @quadcastcanada YouTube Channel.Season 2 - Episode 1: Sustainability TheoryPart One - What's Been Poppin', What Were Hyped For, & What We Smokin'- We break open a tube of our favorite sponsors: Mellow Yellow Exotic Pre-rolls Coated in CBN Infused Oil and rolled in Kief from The Tragically Ripped Pre-Roll Company for a Live Baked Test.- We Break the "goings ons" of the Peoples Legacy Cannabis Market / "Cannaverse" Including Canna Kink 2 & The Friday Night Smokin' Mics Comedy Podcast...
2023-09-221h 30The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastQuadcast.ca Lands In The Indigenous Cannabis Cup 2023We Made It!
The 2023 Indigenous Cannabis Cup (I.C.C.) Was One of the Best Festivals we have had the honor of attending. We've got the run down from Friday Vendor Day, All The Way To Sunday Nights Live Music & Festivities.
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2023-08-071h 27The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastThe Indigenous Cannabis Cup Re-Cap With David SealyJoin us for a quick rundown on the legacy industry premier event of the summer: The Indigenous Cannabis Cup @ Smoke Signals With @905tammi in Tyedenaga Ontario.
Mayhem, Dave & Grofessor X Sesh' Down & Discuss:
- Our Arrival & Observations from Vendor Networking Day
- Seeing Our Friends & Favourite Vendors Come Away with The I.C.C. Awards for several categories.
- The NOC Network 710 Stoner Games & how we did.
- Saturday Show Day 1, Amazing Vendors, Music & More
- Sunday was more of the same, we put...
2023-08-0734 min
The QuadCastS4 E8 - Tracey Iraca "The New Me"...My fellow SCI survivor and thriver, Tracey Iraca, is back! Yes, she's here to tell us how she's making out these days. As you'll recall, on her last day as an in-patient at Kessler Institute, Tracey joined me to tell her story (S3 E8). It was late December 2022, she was eager to return home, but had some concerns as well.
In a new format for me/us here at the QuadCast, the "New Tracey" chronicles the next step in her journey... returning to home, work, LIFE, albeit as a different person physically and mentally. We cover a lot of ground...
2023-07-151h 01The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 21 - June & July World Wide Cannaverse News, & Ontario's Top Legacy Cannabis Markets & Events.Episode 21 - June & July World Wide Cannaverse News, & Ontario's Top Legacy Cannabis Markets & Events.
Join Mayhem & Grofessorx for another round of Excessive Weed Smoke, Moderate Swearing, & Infused Conversation About Cannabis News & Events, Here In Ontario Canada, & From Every Corner Of The World Wide Cannaverse.
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The QuadCastS4 E7 - And Isn't It Ironic, Featuring Amanda ParezoAmanda Parezo is currently an assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator for the Occupational Therapy department at Thomas Jefferson University. Having graduated from TJU's OT program in 2010, she worked clinically for over 10 years, specifically with older adults and those with traumatic brain injuries.
Unfortunately, on May 19, 2021, she was the victim of a random act of gun violence while sitting in a Philadelphia playground. In an instant Amanda was paralyzed from the waist down due to the bullet. Imagine the irony that the owner of a masters and a doctorate in OT, was now herself in need of occupational therapy services.
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2023-06-0848 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEPISODE 20 - We get to Sit Down With @905tammi and Talk about The Indigenous Cannabis Cup Coming up THIS JULY 2023!!!taJoin Mayhem & GrofessorX as we sit down at Tha' Dakforth With Indigenous Cannabis Cup Organizer: @905tammi (Instagram)
We discuss Tammi's Cannaverse Story and how @905tammi's Events, Business/Products & Advocation have become a household name in the Canadian Cannabis Community.
Join us for This Podcast, & at the Indigenous Cannabis Cup in July with @905Tammi this July.
Visit www.quadcast.ca to find out more about The Ingegineous Cannabis Cup.
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2023-06-0642 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 19 - We Finally Get To Chat WIth John From Royal Oil Rubs (@royal_oil_rubs)Join us for Episode 19 of The Cannasseurs Quadcast Podcast as we Sit Down & Sesh With One of the Kings of the Canadian Cannaverse: John from Royal Oil Rubs.
We Light Up & Discuss:
- John from Royal Oil Rubs Cannaverse Story. What he's been through, how Cannabis dramatically increased his quality of life, & how he uses cannabis to help others the same way.
- How Royal Oil Rubs is De-Stigmatizing Cannabis by creating topical use cannabis products that consistently work better than over-the-counter chemicals.
- Events, Sponsorships & Places you can find Royal...
2023-06-0632 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 18 - The 420 Re-Cap, Stoners Heal Themselves, & The Month of May In The CannaverseJoin Grofessor X & Mayhem for another "Better Late Than Never" Instagram Live Episode 18 of The Cannasseurs Quadcast Podcast.
As we come to a close for Season 1, We discuss our Favorite 420 Road Trip Experiences & Events with David Sealy.
Our new Sponsor for the Moth of June will Be Eka Glass, established in 2016, specializing in custom glasswork and functional glass art. Find out about Eka Glass and the Amazing Custom Glass Pieces by following @EKAGLASS on Instagram and soon on www.quadcast.ca/EKA
We smoke & discuss some Bananna Runtz Courtesy of The Greenline (www.quadcast.ca...
2023-06-051h 33
The QuadCastS4 E6 - Paying It Forward With Jen FrenchJen French is a very busy woman! She is an author/publisher, paralympian, public speaker, sailor, super advocate, founder of the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium, Neurotech Network, and more. As if that were not enough, she is also my guest on this week's edition of the QuadCast!
Following her spinal cord injury in a 1998 snowboarding accident, Jen has been paying it forward for the SCI community in a myriad of meaningful ways. How so you ask? Well, you'll have to listen and find out.
2023-05-2348 min
The QuadCastS4 E5 - The Story With Dan RoseIt is with great pride that I post this week's episode of The QuadCast. My guest is Dan Rose, a veteran who was paralyzed from the waist down when an IED destroyed the truck he was riding in in Southern Afghanistan (2010)
This would not have been possible were it not for the help of two very kind, good people, Martha MacCallum and Christopher Meek. Ms. MacCallum is host of "The Story With Martha MacCallum" on Fox News Channel, and Meek is co-founder and chairman of SoldierStrong, a charitable organization which provides revolutionary technology, innovative advancements and educational opportunities to veterans...
2023-05-151h 02The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastThe Cannnasseurs Quadcast Podcast 420 (4/22) Road Trip - Ontario's Top 3 Destinations for All Things 420Join Grofessor X, Mayhem & David Sealy as they take you along for a Cannasseur Style Road Trip to 3 of Ontario's Top 420 Celebrations/Events for 2023.
We make our first stop at:
The Niagara Falls 420 Expo at the Niagara Falls Convention Center
Then Proceed to Hamilton for:
The Fannabis Expo
Then Smoke a Quick One Down The Street to:
Cannacrawl
Literally a Cannassuers Dream, From the Movies to Concentrates, and everything in between.
2023-05-0652 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 17 - Better Late Than.......Ok Late sucks too..........From The Week Leading Up To 4/20!Join Mayhem & Grofessor X as They Discuss The Latest News, Events & Announcements for The Legacy Cannabis Industry.
On This Episode, We Roll Up Some DesignerDank.ca "Kool Whip" & Discuss:
Events In The Cannaverse:
- How The Quadcast.ca Spring In The City Market Went Down & Who We Got To Smoke Out Tha;'Dankforth With
- Laying Out The Plan For The 420 Roadtrip On The 22nd
- The Majority Of Canadians Prefer The Legacy Market For Medicinal Purposes Cannabis
- How The Majority of Canadians are Fed Up...
2023-05-0259 min
The QuadCastS4 E4 - Making His Mark!Mark Fuglevand founded Abilitease a few years ago with the vision of developing product solutions for individuals with disabilities. He makes products that not only help people become more independent, but makes them appealing and not institutional.
Mark is married, has two boys, and lives in Southern California. Did I mention he is also a C-5 incomplete quad? Well, if that wasn't enough, Mark is my guest on this week's QuadCast.
2023-04-2754 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 16 - News In The Cannaverse, Infused Events In The Book, & The Ones On Deck for 420!!!!Join Mayhem & Grofessor X as They Discuss The Latest News, Events & Announcements for The Legacy Cannabis Industry.
On This Episode, We Roll Up Some DesignerDank.ca "Burt Reynolds" Discuss:
Events In The Cannaverse:
- How The April 1st KGLTV Nug Swap with Rev. Kelly, The KGLTV Crew, David Sealy & Reese Turner Went.
- The April 8th Quadcast.ca Spring In The Summer Market
- Celebrating 420 @ Tha Dankforth!
- The Cannasseurs 420 road Trip We Have Planned on The 22nd With Mayhem, GrofessorX & Comedian David Sealy.
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2023-04-111h 03The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode Fourteen - Cannaverse Pot Pouri With Nick From
Join Mayem & GrofessorX & Episode Twelve's Very Special Guest, Nick from @U.Phorik as they discuss:
This week we roll up Some Exotic Flower Pre-Rolls from @TheTragicallyRippedPrerollCompany & Break Down:- What " Hollywood" Nick Has Been Up To since his last visit to the Quadcast Studios.- What Nick has planned coming up for Cannabis Culture Markets, Music & Premium Events
Shout Outs (Discussed Or Just Bigged Up on Instagram)@Blazers_Market - Episode Twelve Special Guest - March 18th Infused Open Mic, March 25th Market, March 25 Afterparty@TheTragicallyRippedPreRollCompany - Episode...
2023-03-262h 08The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 13 - Pot Pouri News From The Cannaverse & Instagram Live Instafam AppreciationJoin Mayem & GrofessorX as They Go Live on Instagram & discuss:
Pot Pouri News From The World Wide Cannaverse
This week we roll up Some Death Bubba Flower from DesignerDank.Ca & Discuss:
- Cannabis Companies Getting Approval To Distribute & Sell Cocaine, MDMA, and more...
- The Best Cannabis-Infused Events in The City Coming This Spring 2023
News Topics:
https://dailyhive.com/canada/canadian-cannabis-company-cocaine
Two Canadian companies can now produce and sell cocaine and other drugs
- A Canadian cannabis company based in BC has gained approval to possess, produce, sell...
2023-03-1856 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode 13 Teaser - Pot Pouri News From The Cannaverse (Instagram Live) Full Episode Available This Saturday @ 4:20PM www.quadcast.caJoin Mayem & GrofessorX as They Go Live on Instagram & discuss:
Pot Pouri News From The World Wide Cannaverse
This week we roll up Some Death Bubba Flower from DesignerDank.Ca & Discuss:
- Cannabis Companies Getting Approval To Distribute & Sell Cocaine, MDMA, and more...
- The Best Cannabis-Infused Events in The City Coming This Spring 2023
News Topics:
https://dailyhive.com/canada/canadian-cannabis-company-cocaine
Two Canadian companies can now produce and sell cocaine and other drugs
- A Canadian cannabis company based in BC has gained approval to possess, prod...
2023-03-1601 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode Twelve - Legacy Vs. Legal Cannabis Culture, Events, & Quality In General With Special Guest Chris from @Blazers_MarketJoin Mayem & GrofessorX & Episode Twelve's Very Special Guest, Chris from @Blazers_Market as they discuss:
- Trendsetting In The Cannabis Culture & Community.
This week we roll up Some Exotic Flower Pre-Rolls from @TheTragicallyRippedPrerollCompany & Break Down:
- Chris from @Blazers_Market Cannaverse Story and What He Has In Store For 2023 In The Legacy Cannabis Event Cannaverse.
- The Legacy Markets Community / Farmers Market Feel Like, Compared The The Legal Markets Bar Scene Vibe.
News Topics:
Typical Government Greed Responsible for Ontario's First Failed Attempt At A Legal Indoor Consumption Event Spa...
2023-03-111h 33
The QuadCastS4 E2 Jerod And Hanna Nieder - The Dynamic Duo!I had the absolute pleasure speaking with Jerod and Hanna Nieder for this week's episode of the QuadCast, and I think after our hour-long conversation you will love them as much as I do!
The Nieders story is really 3 in one. What began as the result of a tragedy (Jerod's SCI), has through the life they live helping others in the community (Jerod's work in spinal stimulation trials and Hanna's peer mentoring of patients and their families), become one of inspiration. Ultimately this is a love story because the Dynamic Duo, whose initial relationship was caregiver for patient, are today...
2023-02-2858 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode Nine - Follow Ups, Foul Plays & Funny Facts From The Cannaverse!Join Mayem & GrofessorX as they discuss: Follow Ups, Foul Plays & Funny Facts From The Cannaverse! / Cannabis News & Culture for The Week of February 11th, 2023.
This week we roll up some Forbidden Grape Fruit From The Designer Dank Exotics Collection & Discuss:
How Our Loyal Listeners Can Score Free Tickets for Tonights: (February 18th) Very First "Cannabis Community Open Mic Night" @ Tha' Dankforth Canna-Lounge Presented by Blazers Market on February 18th, and How You Can Register For A Seat In The Audience or as an Artist.
Main Topic:
Following Up On: The AGCO Still D...
2023-02-1845 minThe Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEpisode Eight - The O.G.s & O.O.G.s That Paved They Way And Keep The Path Clear for The Cannabis Culture To Grow.Episode Eight - The Cannasseurs Quadcast Podcast - The O.G.s & O.O.G.s That Paved The Way And Keep The Path Clear for The Cannabis Culture To Grow.
Join Mayhem & Grofessor X as They Discuss Cannabis Culture News, Entertainment & Events for the Week Of:
Saturday, February 11th, 2023.
We break down this story's Top 9 Most Influential and Groundbreaking People In The Cannabis Culture, Including A Giant Milestone For a Particular O.O.O.G!
As Well As The Current Cannaverse Super Heroes In The Canadian Cannaverse.
Link To Article: h...
2023-02-1155 min
The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEPISODE SIX - Fashion & Etiquette In The Cannabis Industry With Special Guests: Laura from GMAS Goodies & Rev. Kelly from Kelly's Green Lounge.EPISODE SIX - WEEK OF JANUARY 28TH 2023 IN THE CANNAVERSE
Join Mayem & GrofessorX as they discuss The Cannaverse / Cannabis News & Culture for The Week of January 28TH, 2023.
This Week We Roll Up Some: Ghost Face OG by Farmboys & Discuss:
The @Blazers_Market Craft Growers Canna-Market This Past Saturday, January 28th From 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Late Night Sesh With Reese Turner on KGLTV - Join us on Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00 PM as We Light Up, Live With Reese
The Funny, Foul & Flagrant Comedy Tour Coming To Tha' Dankforth Canna-Lounge on February 11th at 8:00 PM
The C...
2023-01-281h 22
The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEPISODE SIX (ONE PAPER TEASER) - Fashion & Etiquette With Laura from GMAS Goodies & Reverend Kelly from Kellys Green Lounge & The KGLTV Network.Join Mayem & GrofessorX as they discuss The Cannaverse / Cannabis News & Culture for The Week of January 28TH, 2023.
This Week We Roll Up Some: Ghost Face OG by Farmboys & Discuss:
The @Blazers_Market Craft Growers Canna-Market This Past Saturday, January 28th From 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Late Night Sesh With Reese Turner on KGLTV - Join us on Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00 PM as We Light Up, Live With Reese
The Funny, Foul & Flagrant Comedy Tour Coming To Tha' Dankforth Canna-Lounge on February 11th at 8:00 PM
The Cannabis Comedy Festival Valentines Dinner...
2023-01-2504 min
The QuadCastS4 E1 - Rosemarie SpeaksRosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally recognized expert, speaker, author, consultant, CEO and Founder of Rossetti Enterprises LLC, a Disability-Owned Business through Disability: IN. since January 1997.
Known for her Universal Design and Green Building Expertise, she and her husband, Mark led the design team, were the general
contractors/builders, and since May 2012 have lived in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home and garden in Columbus, Ohio. www.udll.com
Rosemarie took some time out of her busy schedule of recording, speaking, writing, etc., to join me for Episode 1 of Season 4 of The QuadCast.
2023-01-2051 min
The QuadCastS3 E9 - Here She Is… Miss Ali IngersollAli Ingersoll has packed a lot into her 38 years! As a child her family moved every 2 years, so she lived in many different places (Germany, France, Miami, Los Angeles, and more). The Bahamas however were their home base. Following high school she went to China where she stayed for a while before coming back to the states for college (Occidental and University of Miami).
Unfortunately while back in The Bahamas, Ali injured her spine in a shallow water dive, leaving her a complete C-6 quad. For the next 6 years, she endured an odyssey of hospitals, rehab, and medical procedures. Once...
2022-12-2751 min
The QuadCastS3 E8 - Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home - Part 1While the weather outside is frightful, today's episode of the podcast will be insightful, and it will certainly warm your heart. That is because my friend, Tracey Iraca, is my guest. She was injured in an accident that you will have to hear her describe for yourself to believe, and yet in her four-month stay as an inpatient at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, I never once heard her ask "why me"?
Tracey was discharged last week, but before so, she took time out of her busy last evening at KIR to join me for this very special two-part edition of...
2022-12-2043 min
The Cannasseurs QuadCast PodcastEPISODE ZERO - CANNASEURS QUADCASTEPISODE ZERO - CANNASEURS QUADCAST
Join Our QuadCast.ca Curators/Hosts: Mayhem & GrofessorX (@mayhem_ethical_weeds & @grofessorx) Discuss Cannabis Connoisseur Culture, News & Entertainment, & Meet With Licensed & Legacy Cannabis Industry Producers, Leaders & Legends.
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2022-12-0435 min
The QuadcastMake Quadcast Spiritual AgainNo, seriously... The Quad is talking about Jesus, our struggles, and our hope.
2022-11-0631 min2022-10-2938 minThe QuadcastThe random new kid who showed up a month into the school year (Feat. Joey Simpson)Our good friend Joey joins us for this episode of the Quadcast. The Quad talks Joey lore, multi-level marketing schemes, and loitering... It's a lot more fun than it sounds...
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The QuadCastS3 E7 - Game, Set, Match With Jason KeatseangsilpJason Keatseangsilp grew up playing tennis in the sweltering heat of Arizona. He enjoyed the game so much that he was looking to play it collegiately. Unfortunately, in his senior year of high school (2011) he suffered a spinal cord injury following a fall.
The T11-12 complete paraplegic picked up the pieces however, along with his tennis racquet again. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Jason joined the professional wheelchair tennis circuit! He is currently the #3 American men's player who just competed in the 2022 US Open.
Jason was kind enough to carve some...
2022-10-0753 min
The QuadCastS3 E6 - My Conversation With Kevin HoaglandKevin Hoagland suffered a spinal cord injury in 1978, one year after graduating from St. Peter's High School. However, the C 4/5 quadriplegic has not it hold him back one bit. Kevin credits his family for instilling in him the compulsion to help others, and he's been doing just that in many different ways for years.
As the Chairman of New Brunswick, NJ's Mayor's Committee for a Barrier Free town since 1988, he has been instrumental in making his hometown more accessible. Kevin was elected 6 times a Middlesex County Surrogate, and is the very proud founder and president of the Central Jersey Spinal...
2022-09-2655 minThe QuadcastMissouri Midnight Mystery - Road Trip Recap (Feat. Paul Wilson)In today's episode of The Quadcast, we welcome special guest Paul Wilson onto the show!
2022-08-2144 min
The QuadCastS3 E4 - In The Friend's Zone With Scott MatalevichSeason 3 Episode 4 of the QuadCast features a new segment which I am calling: "In the Friend's Zone". My inaugural guest is Scott Matalevich, a gentleman I met through my peer counseling position at Kessler. We had the opportunity to chat this past 97° Saturday afternoon, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.
2022-08-0940 minThe QuadcastCorgis, Cookieman, and Cannon FodderWelcome to episode 1 of The Quadcast! Today we talk about a whole range of topics from corgis to the zombie apocalypse!
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The QuadCastS3 E3 - A Conversation With SPINALpedia's Josh BasileIn 2004, at the age of 18, Josh Basile was paralyzed below the shoulders in a beach accident. Today, he is a C4-5 quadriplegic, power wheelchair user, medical malpractice lawyer, and disabilities rights advocate serving persons both in the courtroom and through policy initiatives. He is a community leader and changemaker who works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and to continuously break down existing barriers to access and inclusion.
As if that weren’t enough, in 2007 he created SPINALpedia, the world’s largest paralysis video mentoring network with 23,000 videos searchable by physical functionality. Josh was kind...
2022-08-0151 min
The QuadCastS3 E2 - Rise To The Occasion With Jeanine ValentiOn Black Friday, November 23, 2001 at 2:00 in the afternoon, Jeanine Valenti kissed her 3 young children goodbye and headed off to a colleague's mother's wake. Unbeknownst to her, a driver on the other side of the road had fallen asleep at the wheel, causing him to cross traffic and t-bone her car. Jeanine's irresponsibly engineered SUV flipped leaving her a C6-C7 quadriplegic.
She spent 1 month in the ICU followed by 4 months at Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, putting her mind and body back together. Now an employee at Kessler, Jeanine runs the Think First program, is a featured lecturer in its Lunch...
2022-06-1548 min
The QuadCastS3 E1 Anthony Zhang - Inspiration To Invest InFollowing a presentation at USC from Mark Cuban and Mark Burnett (Shark Tank), Trojans freshman Anthony Zhang, pitched his business, EnvoyNow. The delivery startup capitalizing on the neglected college market impressed the sharks enough to invest $100,000 for 10% of the business. Soon after, The Thiel Foundation offered him an additional $100,000 to drop out of school and focus on EnvoyNow full time. Life was great, or so it seemed.
Unfortunately, Anthony suffered a spinal cord injury, the result of diving into a pool in Las Vegas. Suddenly, everything he had been working on was put on hold. The young man who made...
2022-06-0353 min
The QuadCastS2 E15 - BACKBONES With Reveca TorresReveca Torres is an artist, photographer, costume designer, illustrator, and C-5/7 spinal cord injury survivor and thriver since the age of 13 following a car accident in 1994. In 2009 she, Veronica Gott, Patricia Mikicic and Annie Gonzalez founded BACKBONES, a non profit organization whose mission is to help people with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) and their families connect with their communities. They do this by creating events and experiences that promote awareness and engage people of all abilities.
Reveca was kind enough to carve some time out of her busy schedule to share her story with me on the...
2022-05-0754 min
The QuadCastS2 E14 - Thumbs Up With Mike UtleyThis week’s podcast combines two things that have been front and center for me most of my life, sports and spinal cord injury. I was twenty-three years old in 1991, working my dream job in sports television. Week 12 of the NFL season that year was November 17, and the day started out just as any other. However, late in the 4th quarter of the Detroit Lions/Los Angeles Rams game, that would change. Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley injured his spinal cord doing something he told us he’d done a million times prior to that fateful play, blocking. I recall watc...
2022-03-1753 min
The QuadCastS2 E13 Much To Discuss With Chad Hymas...S2 E3 - Much To Discuss With Chad Hymas took a while to come together, but is now in the books. As they say, good things come to those who wait. After a few scheduling bumps in the road, I am proud to share with you my conversation with a man the Wall Street Journal calls: "One Of The 10 Most Inspirational People In The World."
Chad is a devoted husband, father of four (and now new grandfather), a decorated speaker, life coach, best-selling author, president of his own communications company and world-class wheelchair athlete. As if that weren’t enough, he...
2022-03-0355 min
The QuadCastS2 E12 If The Shoe Fits... With Billy PriceBilly Price was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. As a kid, aside from loving the outdoors, and playing sports with his friends, he could be found tinkering around in his father's woodworking shop, "trying to put things together", he told me. Now isn't that foreshadowing...
Unfortunately, just weeks into his freshman year at the University of Washington, Billy endured a spinal cord injury and was paralyzed from the chest down. After hitting rock bottom in the immediate aftermath, he dedicated himself to his therapy, finished college and began working. Some years later, he caught up with a childhood friend...
2022-02-1649 min
The QuadCastS2 E11 David Francisco - American Idol After All!In the spring of 2016, David Francisco moved to Nashville Tennessee to attend the renowned Blackbird Academy. While riding his bicycle home one day he was hit by a distracted driver who ran a red light at a busy intersection. His back was snapped, his spinal cord severely damaged and his left forearm torn open. David's life was forever changed.
Yet a year and half later, with the aid crutches, he WALKED out on national television to audition for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan on American Idol! David had with him and acoustic guitar and his fiancée Kristi. T...
2022-01-2059 min
The QuadCastS2 E10 - Contento With Yannick BenjaminYannick Benjamin was born and raised in the heart of New York City. His parents immigrated from France and worked in the hospitality business. Over his formative years, he also developed an affinity for the restaurant/hospitality industry, and at age 13 decided to dedicate his life to it.
Yannick worked in his early years at Le Cirque, Jean-Georges, Felidia and Atelier at the Ritz Carlton. In 2003 he was in a car accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Driven to continue working in the field he loved, now from a wheelchair however, he has blazed a trail for...
2021-12-2351 min
The QuadCastS2 E9 Robert Paylor - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down!Robert Paylor suffered a life changing spinal cord injury just minutes into the 2017 collegiate rugby national championship game at Santa Clara University. In the immediate aftermath he was told that he would never walk again, or do much of anything else for that matter.
Well, you can't keep a good man down. This past August, Robert walked across the stage at his graduation from the University of California at Berkeley! His profile on twitter and Instagram reads "Quadriplegic on a journey to walk again and inspire others". He is indeed an inspiration, who through determination and perspiration has achieved his...
2021-12-1054 min
The QuadCastS2 E8 Thank You, Thank You!On this week's edition of the QuadCast, I introduce a new segment in the podcast series, called "Analysis of Paralysis". In lieu of a guest, I read articles found on the web and/or social media that highlight promising, exciting, groundbreaking, and hopefully game changing news/results for those of us living with spinal cord injury.
Coming off of Thanksgiving, a time where we're giving thanks for what and who we have in our lives, this podcast gives a hearty THANK YOU to the doctors, scientists, researchers, therapists, etc. who work tirelessly to better the lives of those of us...
2021-12-0232 min
The QuadCastS2 E7 Where There's Jamil, There's A Way!Jamil Williams is a SCI Research Assistant and Peer Mentor at Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. He lives with an L2 level spinal cord injury, the result of a gunshot wound in 2002.
Jamil consents with participants on multiple studies that the Kessler Foundation runs pertaining to their injuries, he is an amazing peer mentor, a valued presenter for the Lunch and Learn Educational Series for newly injured people, and most of all, a great guy!
Jamil is my guest on this week's episode of The QuadCast.
2021-11-0454 min
The QuadCastS2 E6 Lights, Camera, Action! With John FlorescaJohn Floresca has worked in the Film/TV industry for 19 years, on shows such as Gossip Girl, Law and Order SVU, Project Runway, and Saturday Night Live. As a member of the Local 600 Cinematographers Union he has also worked on major movies like Spiderman 2 and Money Monster, as well as with stand up comedians like Tracy Morgan, Sebastián Maniscalco, and the late Norm McDonald to name a few.
As if that wasn't impressive enough, since June 21, 2019, John has been doing his job from a wheelchair. The Focus Puller, or 1st Assistant Camera Operator suffered a spinal cord injury while s...
2021-10-0750 min
The QuadCastS2 E5 Going The Extra Mile With Kelly LambKelly Lamb and Jon David met one day before classes started their freshman year at the University of Arkansas in 2009. They ran in the same crowd and even dated some of each other’s friends, before realizing after too long that they saw a future together.
Following graduation, Kelly moved to New York City and so a long distance relationship began. Unfortunately, on July 6, 2013, Jon David sustained a spinal cord injury from diving into a shallow river leaving him a C4 quadriplegic.
"I struggled to cope with his injury and the reality of our new future from nearly 1,000 miles away. I...
2021-09-0944 min
The QuadCastS2 E4 Come Sail Away With Deborah MellenThe Impossible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through sailing. Thanks to folks like Deborah Mellen, owner of this amazing vessel, the Impossible Dream is POSSIBLE!
Deborah, who has been paralyzed since 1989 following a car accident, had never sailed herself until being introduced to the seas by Dr. Barth Green while undergoing therapies at the Miami Project To Cure Paralysis. She was hooked the 1st time out with a local adaptive water recreation organization (Shake-A-Leg Miami). "Sailing reacquainted me with the feelings of...
2021-07-2843 min
The QuadCastS2 E3 TJ Griffin Of The Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationTJ Griffin grew up in Euless, Texas playing sports of all kinds, one day dreaming of being a coach. He was living a real life Friday Night Lights existence, great friends, fun times, a senior football player dating a cheerleader, when one particular Friday night in 1990 tragedy struck. Just before halftime on a special teams play he was not even supposed to be in on, TJ suffered a subluxation of his C 4/5 vertebrae tackling the return man.
Just like that, life as a C 5 quad began. Following high school and after graduating college, TJ went looking for a career. He...
2021-07-2257 min
The QuadCastS2 E2 Francesco Clark - Finally Comfortable In His Own Skin Again...Francesco Clark was 24 years old and his life was coming together when a diving accident left him paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Initially told he would never breathe on his own again or move anything from the injury site down, depression set in. It was not until Christopher Reeve passed away (3 years later) that he decided to take his life back.
Around the same time, frustrated and unable to find cosmetics to combat skin conditions brought on by his SCI, Francesco, and his father (a doctor trained in homeopathic healing) began experimenting with different oils in their kitchen. Following years...
2021-06-1050 min
The QuadCastS2 E1 Living Lucky With Jana ShelferJana Shelfer is an inspiration! From entertainment to public speaking engagements, she inspires people to live their best lives through love, light, and laughter. Along with her husband Jason they have created their own YouTube channel, the Living Lucky Podcast, and a daily morning show on Facebook called Fun Day (think Regis and Kathie Lee but with huge mugs of coffee - ha ha).
I was thrilled that she carved some time out of her busy schedule to join me on this week's QuadCast. From the small town roads of Kansas to 3 consecutive Olympic Games as a Paralympic athlete (Atlanta...
2021-05-2053 min
The QuadCastS1 E23 Hi - Ho Hi - Ho It's Off To Work I Go With Kristen RussellHi - Ho Hi - Ho It's Off To Work I Go! On this week's QuadCast, my guest is Kristen Russell, an assistive technology specialist here in New Jersey. Kristen has been devising game plans for folks in the disabled community return to work for over 14 years, and her guidance has been instrumental in my reentry.
2021-04-2938 min
Technically DiverseSikh Heritage MonthThe Quadcast Crew is joined by (Mandeep) Sandy Grewal a Project Management Consultant who also serves as Board Member of Seva Food Bank and is the current Chair of the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation (Ontario Chapter). We dive into what is the Sikh Faith, the beginnings of Sikh Heritage month, and the evolving creative contributions in the community.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters is of their opinion...
2021-04-131h 01Technically DiverseAnti-Asian Racism + #NotAllMenSamantha Sun joins the Quadcast crew for another episode where they discuss Anti-Asian racism, touching on the attack in Atlanta that left 8 people dead, 6 of whom were Asian migrant workers, the model minority myth, and who shook the jar! Then they discuss the rise of the #NotAllMen hashtag, Sarah Everard’s murder, gaslighting consent, and ways we can create a safer, better world!The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Po...
2021-03-291h 05Technically DiverseMénage Et Trois : Sex Work, Technology, and Activism featuring Samantha SunThe Quadcast crew is joined by Samantha Sun, a stripper, artist, professional performer, aerialist and dancer with a BA in fine art, pursuing a Masters in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurships. They debunk sex worker myths, how technology and legislation supports and hinders sex work, as well as human trafficking and sexual abuse.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign...
2021-03-231h 17
The QuadCastS1 E22 Charles Fleisher - The Opportunities GuyIn The Secret of Difficulties, 4 Steps To Turn Tragedies Into Opportunities, Charles Fleisher shares what he's learned about taking challenging situations and turning them into just that... opportunities! He chronicles remarkable stories of individuals from different walks of life, who found them when they wouldn't have, had they not decided to overcome their daunting circumstances.
Charles, who on October 10, 1988, was a passenger in a car that was traveling over 100 miles an hour to elude a New Jersey State Trooper, was left with a permanent spinal cord injury when it subsequently crashed. Today he is a highly experienced speaker, and entrepreneur...
2021-03-1752 minTechnically DiverseEverything Hair with Elle Peters Hair AficionadoThe quadcast crew is joined by Elle Salvagio Peters, pseudo hair aficionado with Bachelors degree’s in political science and Afro-American studies for a conversation where they explore the historical significance of hair in different cultures, the discrimination that black and brown people face for having natural hair and honoring religious traditions. They discuss ways the hair industry and technology support mental health, economic growth and where that gorgeous remy hair *actually* comes from (spoiler alert: it’ll ruin wigs for you).
2021-03-171h 26
The QuadCastS1 E21 - Jenny Smith Rolls OnJenny Smith gravitated to gymnastics as a young girl. Little did she know that at age 16, the roundoff back handspring layout she attempted to do on wet grass, would end up in tragedy.
However, the C6-7 spinal cord injury, which left her wheelchair bound, does not define her. Following high school, college (University of Louisville), graduate school, and beginning a career, Jenny launched www.jennysmithrollson.com, an amazing website she says: "provides education, practical solutions, resources, and hope so people can live full and productive lives."
Jenny is a speaker, writer, YouTuber, and tremendous advocate for the SCI community...
2021-03-0353 minTechnically DiversePaul Jones- Educator Turned Legendary NBA BroadcasterThe Quadcast crew is joined by the legendary radio voice of the Raptors, Sports Broadcaster and Analyst, Paul Jones where they discuss how he pivoted from being an educator and to a world renowned Sport Broadcaster, the Canadian media landscape, and we play an intense game of basketball trivia.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic...
2021-02-2158 minTechnically DiverseSherman Hamilton - Pro Basketball Olympian Turned NBA AnalystThe Quadcast crew is joined by former Olympian, Pro-Basketball player, Sports Broadcaster and Analyst, Sherman Hamilton where they discuss his career including his experience at the Olympics and playing in Europe, diversity in media and he goes head to head with Trivia Junkie Ruby in a game of Olympic trivia. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, e...
2021-02-211h 03Technically DiverseDennis Mitchell - Bay Street Guru of the Black Opportunity FundThe Quadcast crew begins by giving an update on the alternative chat apps, the latest information on the Indian farmer protests including how FB and the protests are intertwined. Then they discuss Wall Street vs Reddit and the impact of technology on the stock market. Lastly they’re joined by Starlight Capital CEO, Dennis Mitchell who gives a riveting interview about the Black Opportunity Fund, diversity in the financial sector, and advice for building a sound financial future.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the of...
2021-02-211h 41Technically DiverseCapitol Attack & InaugurationThe Quadcast crew discuss the domestic *terrorist* attack, the clear inequality in response from law enforcement, and the ways social media catalyzed the attackers. They then discuss the inauguration and how we’re all able to present ourselves authentically.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
2021-02-2153 minTechnically DiverseSocial Media MayhemThe Quadcast crew explains WhatsApp’s new user agreement, how we all fall prey to misinformation. They also dissect what our data is being used for, how valued it is and popular alternatives to WhatsApp. Lastly they explain the terrifying ‘ghost profiles’ and the results of a lack of diversity in AI programming.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign...
2021-02-2138 minTechnically DiverseIndian Farmers ProtestThe Quadcast crew does a deep dive into the controversial farmers protests that have swept across India, the very personal impact on a member of the Quadcast crew. They also comment on how social media has brought awareness to this movement that threatens the livelihood of families and future generations not only in India but also across the world.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their...
2021-02-2147 minTechnically DiverseThe Holiday EditionThe Quadcast crew discusses how their holiday season unfolded for better or for worse. The positives and negatives of the technology that helps to bridge the gap during this unusual holiday and their wishes for 2021.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion
2021-02-2126 minTechnically DiverseIntroduction to the Quadcast CrewGet to know the members of the Technically Diverse team AKA the "Quadcast" crew and the reasons why we wanted to come together to do the Pod, we'll also discuss some fun facts and share some cringeworthy BIPOC stories.The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
2021-02-2126 min
The QuadCastS1 E20 HE IS - Adam TaliaferroI had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Taliaferro for this week's QuadCast. Adam was injured in 2000 making a tackle for Penn State against Ohio State at the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio. Paralyzed from the neck down initially, he not only got back on his feet within a year of his injury but he finished school, and then went on to Rutgers Law School. Today Adam is also a member of the New Jersey Assembly. I have admired him from afar for many years, so it was an honor getting to know this spinal cord injury survivor and thriver!
PSU...
2021-02-0447 min
The QuadCastS1 E18 Joe Fabbio - To Hell And BackOn this week's QuadCast, I catch up with my old friend, Joe Fabbio. We met at Kessler in 1992 and bonded pretty quickly. There was so much we had in common after all (age, love of sports, spinal cord injuries, etc.). Joe was the best, except he had a terribly negative attitude and outlook about being disabled and having to live his life as such. Joe was a real Debbie Downer back in the day, but time heals all wounds and I'm happy to tell you he is a changed man today! How and why he's gone to hell and back...
2020-12-0451 min
The QuadCastS1 E17 Maegan Blau - Be It Ever So Humble...Maegan Blau's Interior design career started with her personal journey to renovate and adapt her first home. In 2009 she incurred a spinal cord injury and has since been a wheelchair user.
Being a quadriplegic comes with challenges, but her physical state has hardly held her back. This experience has inspired her to bring her unique perspective into the world of design.
In 2018 she started Blue Copper Design to share that perspective and elevate the world of adaptive design.
Maegan saw a void and created a business to fill it. She is a spinal cord injury survivor and thriver, and she...
2020-10-1544 min
The QuadCastS1 E16 Ali Stroker - The Show Must Go OnAli Stroker is a groundbreaking performer! The spinal cord injury she suffered in an automobile accident at just two years of age has not held her back for one hot second. Ali made history in 2015 as the first actress in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway, in Deaf West's revival of Spring Awakening. Then in 2019 this trailblazer notched a few more firsts, to be nominated for AND win a Tony Award (Best Featured Actress In A Musical, for Oklahoma!).
Ali and I discuss, among many things: how her family (including a New Jersey Coaches Hall-Of-Fame inductee father), as well as...
2020-10-0141 min
The QuadCastS1 E15 Ron Gold - Necessity Is The Mother Of InventionA horrific bicycling accident should have killed Ron Gold in 2011, but instead, he survived more than two dozen life-threatening surgeries after a sleeping driver plowed into him on a quiet country road. The tragedy left Ron paralyzed with a permanently crushed spine and instantly cut short his successful 25-year career on Wall Street.
Following his accident, Ron figured out a way to address America’s broken home care system and thoughtfully change the way families hire home health aides. As someone who needs home care himself each day, Ron’s answer was to create LeanOnWe, a managed marketplace that allows fami...
2020-09-1749 min
The QuadCastS1 E14 Back On The Road AgainSo what does it take to get folks who have suffered spinal cord injuries licensed and on the road again? How about adaptations for a car or van, what and where can those be done? I'm so glad you asked. Welcome to the "back on the road again" episode of The QuadCast. My guests are Rich Nead, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Peter Ruprecht, president of Drivemaster Total Mobility Center in Fairfield, New Jersey. Fasten your seatbelts, there is a lot to learn!
2020-09-0351 min
The QuadCastS1 E12 Happy Anniversary?A friend in need is a friend indeed! August 19 marked the 28th anniversary of my accident, and to "commemorate" the occasion I invited two of my besties, Robert Gallitelli and Jamie Padgett, to join me for a trip down memory lane. They, among many others, have been with me since day 1, and I love them for everything they've done for and with me! So, on this week's QuadCast, we reminisce about the good, the bad, and the ugly, how far we've come, and also share some stories that will make you laugh out loud. 28 years,... Time sure flies when you're...
2020-08-2052 min
The QuadCastS1 E10 With Eric LeGrandThe QuadCast has reached double figures! Episode #10 features my friend, Eric LeGrand. You will find out which sport he thought would be his college calling, what was going through his mind as he laid motionless on the field at MetLife Stadium following his injury, and just how "A Walk To Believe" came to fruition. Plus we talk about how wonderful our moms are, and of course some Rutgers football. It is all part of your weekly session of OT/PT for the soul!
2020-07-2442 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E9 Back to Work With Adria De SimoneIt is a "Back To Work" edition of The QuadCast! My guest is Adria De Simone, Vocational Resource Facilitator at Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. Adria guides us through how she helps spinal cord injury survivors overcome barriers and return to work. She talks about different services that are helpful for people with SCI, and overall is an amazing advocate for the community (I know this firsthand)! So get out your pencils, there is plenty of information to be learned.
2020-07-1642 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E7 Going To The Dogs!Ever wonder what the process of breeding, raising, and training assistance dogs for people living with disabilities is like? This week you'll find out how Canine Companions For Independence does all of that and more, from the organization's Client Services Program Manager, Jessica Reiss. Then Mike Saverino, former President of New Jersey's Volunteer Chapter for Canine Companions, and two time graduate of their team training program, tells us how his assistance dogs have changed his life. It's our "Going To The Dogs" episode of The QuadCast!
2020-06-2544 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E6 With Alan T BrownAlan T Brown is a spinal cord injury survivor and thriver! Since his accident in 1988, he has been a driving force and an amazing advocate for the disabled community. Alan has completed three New York City marathons, has a World Series ring, and has been known to skydive among other things. However, his philanthropy is his calling card. The Alan T Brown Foundation has raised much-needed awareness for folks living with spinal cord injuries, as well as tremendous sums of money for individuals, and the community at large. The current Director Of Public Impact at the Christopher and Dana Reeve...
2020-06-1839 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E5 Doug Olson And Glenn HartrickThe Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. On this week's QuadCast, CAF Senior Director, Doug Olson, and 6x Ironman finisher, Glenn Hartrick are my guests. Doug explains what CAF is, and how they help the physically challenged participate in sports, and Glenn tells us what competing in a triathlon is like, before and after a spinal cord injury.
2020-06-1146 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E4 Maryann HobbieMaryann Hobbie is a writer, educator, artist, and SCI survivor and thriver! Her life's main goal is to integrate her life experiences, talent and education in service to those whose lives have been altered by catastrophic, physically disabling experiences, terminal illness and loss. As if that isn't enough, she's also my guest on this week's QuadCast. Thank you Maryann!
2020-06-0438 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E1 Scott ChesneyOn the maiden voyage of The QuadCast, my guest is Scott Chesney. Despite being in a wheelchair since the age of 15, he has not let any grass grow under his tires! Scott is a two-time world traveler, motivational speaker, and most recently the subject of the documentary film, Ride The Wave. While The QuadCast is normally a 30 minute session of OT/PT for the soul, Scott had so much to share with me/us we went another 20 minutes! I hope you like the show, and will come back for future episodes. Feel free to reach out with suggestions/guests you...
2020-05-2352 min
The QuadCastThe QuadCast S1 E2 Mikey NicholsMikey Nichols is a remarkable young man. He loves when people tell him he can't do something, because it drives him even harder. From the moment he was injured, doing what he loved (playing hockey), he has been doing great things in his recovery, and for the SCI community. Mikey is an inspiration to me, and I'm sure he will be to you as well following this QuadCast Podcast.
2020-05-2142 min
Quadrithm's Quadcast28. Micheal John - Starting seven startups, Getting Poached, Ad-Tech and more ++Hello guys! Our first Quadcast in Nigeria and expect more to come. In today's episode, Brandon has a chat with another astonishing guest, Michealpreneur, a serial entrepreneur from Nigeria. Micheal tells us about his journey from starting seven startups to getting poached by an accelerator company and his latest venture Druve.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, peace.
2020-01-3143 min
Quadrithm's Quadcast17. Am I too comfortable with life? Twitter appoints Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to its board and more!Hello everyone, kilonshele, in today's Quadcast episode we discuss whether its possible to live life too comfortable. We also talk about Twitter appointing Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to its board and what this means for women in tech.
2018-08-0343 minQuadrithm's Quadcast5. Should I tell people about my ideas?In today's Quadcast we talk about having ideas in business and our experience with having ideas. We also discuss whether people should share their ideas with other people;
2017-09-0727 min