Best No Barriers USA Podcasts (2024)

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From Auditions to Advocacy: Jenna Bainbridge’s Insights on Accessibility, Self-Expression, and Diversity in Theater 50:42

4h ago50:42

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Jenna's Website: https://www.jennabainbridge.com/ Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bainbridgejenna/ Episode Highlights 🔸 A Blank Slate for Auditions Jenna shares her unique approach to auditions, using a nondescript wheelchair to present herself as a "blank slate" for casting directors, allowing her talent to shine first and foremost. …

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Shawn Satterfield's Music Revolution 45:34

1M ago45:34

45:34

Shawn reached out to the pod recently looking for a little insight from Erik on a project. It’s called the Shine Music festival. She founded it in 2019, formed a non-profit, assembled a team, and next month will be their 4th annual event. With that in mind, we put Erik in the hot seat for a bit, and Shawn asks some pressing questions about his expe…

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Brad Synder, From War Zones to Winning Gold 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Episode Rundown 00:00 Navy choice surprising, personal agency, self-assessment. 10:07 Routine of deployment, planning missions, intense focus. 15:36 Be vigilant for potential IED hazards. 16:35 Struggle to stay focused in combat heat. 25:33 Grateful for life after near-death experience. 29:57 Realized blindness after combat, surgery wasn't successf…

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Ben Ayers, From Honey Hunters to Snow Leopard Sisters 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

Ben's Website: www.jetbutterflies.com Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetbutterflies/By Ben Ayers, Erik Weihenmayer

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Quinn Brett & Jason Stoffer 48:48

4M ago48:48

48:48

This duo took the Grand Canyon head-on, from one side to the other and back again, with nothing but their grit and trusty hand cycles — or "trikes" as they like to call them. Why trikes? Because they are both paralyzed from the waist down. Jason was injured in a rollover vehicle crash. Quinn, from a fall while climbing a giant wall of granite, the …

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TetraSki Tanja Kari and Ross Imburgia 45:59

5M ago45:59

45:59

Tanja, a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, shares her personal journey as an athlete, the changing significance of her victories, and her involvement advancing adaptive sports. Her dedication to the community and the memories she's cherished are an integral part of this conversation. Ross, an engineer, takes us through the technical strides and t…

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Gabriel Rodreick,Freaque 44:58

6M ago44:58

44:58

Gabriel Rodreick website: https://gabrielrodreick.com/ LISTEN: Freaque https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xmxsU99bvYcGrvdsw3pFk WATCH: 16 min interview covering the basics of his story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7lH6xeWghsBy Gabriel Rodreick, Erik Weihenmayer

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2023 Year End Recap 46:43

6M ago46:43

46:43

Listen to the full episodes referenced in this episode. Episode 178 - Rob Cahill and 4DWN Episode 177 - Nic Novicki Episode 173 - Dr. Diva Amon, Behind the Bubble Episode 172 - Kathy Eldon, the active soul in all of us Episode 150 - Chasing Dreams with Diana NyadBy Didrik Johnck, Erik Weihenmayer

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Exoskeleton Evolution: New Frontiers in Disability and Mobility Assistance 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

You've arrived at the intersection of human willpower and biomechanics. After this episode you’ll be wondering, “is the term ‘disability’ about to be dismantled and and reshaped by pioneers using the power of technology?” Our guests are Keenon Werling and Russel Martin, two pHd students from the Stanford Biomechatronics lab. The topic. Wearable Rob…

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Davis Phinney & Kevin Kwok. Healthy and Strong and Living with Parkinson's. 44:36

8M ago44:36

44:36

WEBSITE: The Davis Phinney Foundation WATCH: 8 minutes. Davis Phinney Moment of Victory.By Davis Phinney, Kevin Kwok, Erik Weihenmayer

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Action Audio with Tim Devine 44:56

9M ago44:56

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Today, we’re talking augmented reality with audio and ultimately sensory substitution. Our guest is Tim Devine. He and his team at Action Audio have developed a product that translates the spatial data from live sports into sound, allowing blind and low vision audiences to follow the action in real time. It’s not just functional tech though, it’s e…

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Alice Brouhard - Beyond Caregiving, A Journey of Independence 47:54

10M ago47:54

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Today we meet Alice Brouhard and her daughter Kara. When Kara was 5 she was struck by an out of control skier. The accident caused a traumatic brain injury, left Kara legally blind and mostly paralyzed on one side of her body. Kara's parents helped her relearn as much as they could and raised Kara to live as independently as possible, patiently pus…

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Nick Martinez "Extra Mode" 1:04:08

10M ago1:04:08

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What would you with an extra tank of gas? It’s a metaphor for living that we had not heard, until now, when we interviewed Nick Martinez. He’s a true adventurer and survivor of life's highest peaks and deepest valleys. And to complete the metaphor, yes, the fuel indeed ran out and not just once. His narratives provide insight into his world of BASE…

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Dr. Dennis Charney - Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges 53:01

11M ago53:01

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Book Link. RESILIENCE: THE SCIENCE OF MASTERING LIFE’S GREATEST CHALLENGES Dr. Dennis Charney on LinkedInBy No Barriers USA

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Rob Cahill and 4DWN 1:02:07

12M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

4DWN Film Trailer https://4dwn.org/ https://www.instagram.com/4dwn_org/ https://www.facebook.com/4DWNskateboarding https://www.youtube.com/@4dwnproject197By Rob Cahill, Hayley Nenadal, Erik Weihenmayer

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Nic Novicki 56:55

1y ago56:55

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https://www.nicnovicki.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicnovicki/ https://www.instagram.com/disabilityfilmchallenge/ https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com/ The Disability Challenge video. https://youtu.be/FISwEhPXWzQBy Nic Novicki, Erik Weihenmayer

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Kyle Maynard 44:20

1y ago44:20

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Kyle Maynard is no stranger to pushing the limits, overcoming obstacles, and inspiring others to live a no barriers life. That’s why he’s our guest today AND in a few weeks when we see him on stage at the No Barriers Summit. His first No Barriers Summit was 12 years ago and a pivotal moment in his life, because soon thereafter he bear crawled to th…

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JR Martinez Live at the Summit 54:10

1y ago54:10

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In anticipation of the No Barriers annual 3-day festival we call the Summit (starts on Aug 25th), we’re re-releasing an episode that was recorded live at a previous Summit in Lake Tahoe. The guest? JR Martinez. His journey is filled with ups and downs. While on patrol with his Army unit in Iraq, his vehicle was hit with a roadside bomb. He was trap…

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Brad Ludden, First Descents 42:34

1y ago42:34

42:34

https://firstdescents.org/By Brad Ludden, Erik Weihenmayer

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Dr. Diva Amon, Behind the Bubble 49:09

1y ago49:09

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Follow Diva on Twitter @divaamon and Instagram @diva_amon, or visit her website https://divaamon.com/.By Dr. Diva Amon, Erik Weihenmayer

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Kathy Eldon, the active soul in all of us 51:20

1y ago51:20

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http://kathyeldon.comBy Kathy Eldon, Erik Weihenmayer

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Freeriding Blind with Jacob Smith 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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https://www.instagram.com/jake.skis/ VIDEO: Invisible Mountains: Jacob Smith, Blind Skier (Skiing the Big Couloir)By Jacob Smith, Erik Weihenmayer

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The Brewability Lab with Tiffany Fixter 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Many entrepreneurs say that starting a business is something they always felt destined to do. Then there are people who never in a million years thought they’d be running their own business, but, lo and behold, somehow the opportunity found them. The ‘accidental’ entrepreneur some might call themselves. Meet Tiffany Fixter. She founded The Brewabil…

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Baking Blind with Penny Melville Brown 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Penny Melville Brown's passion is cooking. However, for a career she chose the Royal Navy. Yes she’s British. During her service in the Royal Navy she became the first female barrister there; it’s a type of lawyer, the ones that wear those wigs. Then as it happened to all of our guests on this podcast, she had a life altering moment. In Penny’s cas…

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The Angle on Trump being "Indicated" 1:49:21

1+ y ago1:49:21

1:49:21

Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury, according to two sources familiar with the case – the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. Trump is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. The indictment has been filed under seal a…

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In the Fight with Sam Tokita 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

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SAM'S SOCIALS: Instagram - BionicKick VIDEO: Muay Thai and Me WEBSITE: https://www.samanthatokita.com/By No Barriers USA

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The Dig on Economics and Inflation w/ Irish Swede 1:51:44

1+ y ago1:51:44

1:51:44

We discuss the impact of and Fed reaction to the "bail out" of Silicon Valley Bank and look at inflation in 2023. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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Journeys of the Unexpected with Eric Larsen 1:09:22

1+ y ago1:09:22

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Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth. He traversed 550 miles of shifting sea ice and open ocean to get to the North Pole. That wasn’t enough, so off he went to the South Pole. 600 frozen miles and 41 days la…

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The Dig on Student Loans, Lab Leaks, Lightfoot and Dilbert 2:45:11

1+ y ago2:45:11

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We discuss Adam Scott outing himself as a total racist, and getting more popular as a result, Attorney Anna talks SCOTUS, who has two interesting cases, one on student loans and one on the future of the internet (Gonzales vs Google) and we discuss the DoE Lab Leak assessment. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Last Call with Lourin Hubbard: Looking Ahead to 2024 Primaries 1:45:37

1+ y ago1:45:37

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We welcome podcaster Lisa to the show to look at the 2024 election season and make some predictions. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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The Angle on Trump Water, Railroads and Fake Prophecies 2:04:31

1+ y ago2:04:31

2:04:31

We look into the Palestine Ohio environmental disaster caused by our BFF's capitalism and conservative de-regulation. Lindsay RN aka socialistlyawkward on Tik Tok and DutchJasen from Twitch get down on it!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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The Dig on Kamala Harris' Popularity 2:02:17

1+ y ago2:02:17

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We look at Kamala's polling, ask if zonked can be the new word for the opposite of woke, and look at this weeks news, including Trump's very nice water bottles. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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2022 Year End Recap 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

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To kick off 2023 we want to take a trip down memory lane from 2022. This episode showcases some of our favorite highlights from guests we spoke to in 2022. Enjoy!Listen to the full episodes referenced in this episode.EPISODE 136: 500 MPH WITH FORMER BLUE ANGELS PILOT JOHN FOLEYEPISODE 148: OVERCOMING TRAGEDY WITH SEBASTIAN “ZUKO” CARRASCOEPISODE 15…

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Last Call with Lourin Hubbard: Ty Ross 1:19:05

1+ y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

Brent and Lourin and Ty Ross discuss the system of policing ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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Balloons over Montanie 1:32:51

1+ y ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Its a bird... Its a plane... It's a balloon... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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The Dig on Tyre Nichols 1:35:16

1+ y ago1:35:16

1:35:16

Attorney Anna and Lindsay RN (aka socialistlyawkward ) break down the Tyre Nichols case ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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Buddy Levy Unpacking a Quest for Knowledge 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

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A long or arduous search for something. The act of seeking. The idea of a quest is littered throughout history with 1000s of famous examples. Right now? humans want to go to mars AND return to the moon. The quest to solve climate or energy crisis is happening in real time. What do these have to do with the… Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the 1913 …

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The Dig on What The F*ck is Woke? 1:41:58

1+ y ago1:41:58

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Just the other day, Newly elected U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took the gavel promising to fix “woke indoctrination in our schools.” And then announced they would look to cut the military budget to weed out woke policies in the military. Matt Walsh, Ben Shapiro, Victory channel, Greg Gutfeld, Trump, most everyone on the right uses the word rel…

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DoA Ladies Night: Women's Issues Take Center Stage 1:34:03

1+ y ago1:34:03

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Welcome to our first ever Ladies' Night on DoA, with Amani Wells, Attorney Anna, Kimberly Kay Scott and Lindsay RN. We talk about women's issues and men like Matt Walsh and Andrew Tate who run their mouths... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Big Heads Media, LLC

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