Best Ahmed Khalifa Podcasts (2024)

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Talking About Communal Violence / Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 39:48

2+ y ago39:48

39:48

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Subscribe to our youtube channel:https://youtube.com/channel/UCz4qxd-F1SPsm4pDL_Dueiw J…

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What is audism & what are examples of audist behaviours? 13:48

2+ y ago13:48

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Episode 106 - Even though it's not visible (like many things related to deaf awareness), audism is a major within society and it remains a major issue for anyone who is experiencing some kind of deafness. Yet it's rarely ever talked about compared other discriminations and prejudices. Nonetheless, it is worth speaking up about it in order to raise …

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CODA movie review: my thoughts on the latest deaf movie to be released 13:44

2+ y ago13:44

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Episode 105 - I have recently watched 'CODA' (which stands for 'child/children of deaf adult), the latest movie only on Apple TV+, around a CODA who is struggling with the dilemma of helping her deaf family's struggling fishing business whilst pursuiing her love of singing. But with the moral obligations of helping her family, plus the pressure tha…

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Deafness as an 'invisible disability' 9:41

2+ y ago9:41

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Episode 104 - Unless there are hearing aids or cochlear implants in your line of vision, or perhaps sign language are the main form of communication, it's safe to say it's not immediately obvious if a person is deaf or not. But is that good or bad? Because from my own perspectives, I have benefited from being able to hide it from people and go abou…

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Is deafness a disability? 7:36

2+ y ago7:36

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Episode 103 - For some people, the concept of asking whether being deaf is a disability is weird question to ask or it's complicated. For others, it's very straightforward. It will really depends on how you want to look at it. But in this episode, I talk about it from MY own perspectives rather than treat it as a one answer that suits everyone. To …

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Talking About Mental Health / Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 29:55

2+ y ago29:55

29:55

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Subscribe to our youtube channel:https://youtube.com/channel/UCz4qxd-F1SPsm4pDL_Dueiw J…

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Social model vs medical model of disability: What's the difference & how it impacts deaf people? 11:23

2+ y ago11:23

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Episode 102 - When it comes to the general perception of people with disability, it is normally looked with a negative context i.e. their "medical condition" is causing the barriers. However, a better approach would be to look at the barriers as the cause of society rather than because of the person. Some abled people may argue that without disable…

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Talking About Traveling/ Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

32:47

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Subscribe to our youtube channel:https://youtube.com/channel/UCz4qxd-F1SPsm4pDL_Dueiw J…

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My favourite (and terrible 🙈) hearing aids jokes 4:41

2+ y ago4:41

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Episode 101 - One of my most popular articles on the website are deaf jokes. Sometimes, it's good to make fun of ourselves and laugh about it. This time, I want to focus on hearing aids jokes. Because why not? For transcripts and link to my other deaf jokes, you can find them both on this podcast post. What do you think about this episode? Share it…

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The 'Curb-Cut Effect' in Deafness 6:34

2+ y ago6:34

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Episode 100 - The 'curb-cut effect' is a phenomenon that is not talked about enough, even though it has been around for decades. But what is curb-cut effect? And how does it affect (in a positive way) almost every single person in society? Hopefully, if more people understand it, it will allow all of us to open our minds about certain features that…

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Taliking about Friendship/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

42:37

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus... Instagram:Sabbir:sabbir…

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Taliking about relationships /Fahim the premik purush/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

31:45

✋Hello guys.Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe.Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus... Instagram:Sabbir:sabbir0ff…

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When subtitles/captions are not enough... 8:00

2+ y ago8:00

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Episode 99 - It's very common to see people say "just read the subtitles/captions" when there are calls for sign language interpreters. But is it really that simple? Spoiler alert: no. But it's not complicated to understand it either. There are reasons why 1) subtitles/captions are not enough in certain scenarios, and 2) sign language interpreters …

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Talking about Education /Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 1:05:12

2+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

✋Hello guys.Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe.Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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Talking about web series/Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 31:53

2+ y ago31:53

31:53

✋Hello guys.Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe.Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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Why I hate those 'lip reading experts' tabloid headlines and how it can be damaging in the long-term 6:25

2+ y ago6:25

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Episode 98 - If there is one thing that many newspaper do, is to grab attention at whatever the cost. Unfortunately, the 'lip reading experts' headline tends to attract a lot of attention. But at the same time, it damages the perception of what lip reading is. Yet, certain tabloid newspapers can't help but use them all the time when they want to sn…

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Talking about games/Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 38:13

2+ y ago38:13

38:13

✋Hello guys.Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe.Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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DAILY NEWS SHOW EP3 SABBIR AHMED | FAHIM KHLIFA 27:54

2+ y ago27:54

27:54

SHOW LESS✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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DAILY NEWS SHOW EP2 SABBIR AHMED | FAHIM KHLIFA 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

24:31

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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Daily News Show EP01 SABBIR AHMED I FAHIM KHALIFA 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

26:01

✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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Talking About Movies/ Ajaira Pechal/Sabbir Ahmed/Fahim Khalifa 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

41:39

SHOW LESS✋Hello guys. Here we are gonna talk about interesting, important news around the 🌍globe. Sometimes we will also talk about some trendy stuff 🔥 and invite some amazing guests👨‍🎓 to our podcast🎙️ show. We will also try to share our personal opinion with you guys✌️ Join our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/D-N-T-Discus...…

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How Netflix Series 'Lupin' Wowed Me With Their Clever Captions 12:53

3y ago12:53

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Episode 97 - It's not often that I watch an advert for a movie and TV series that grabs my attention and makes me want to watch it...especially when that main reason is how they have done their captioning in their advert. But that's what the French-based Netflix series, Lupin, did. And I was hooked. Whilst watching it, I was also particularly impre…

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Why learning French in high school was a big struggle 8:51

3y ago8:51

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Episode 96 - As much as I love languages, I have mentioned previously about how I'm never learning oral languages again. But I've still got some stories to share about my experiences of learning them, like the one time I was learning French in high school. Even though I managed to get through, it wasn't without its unique challenges that comes with…

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Why I will never learn oral languages again 8:54

3y ago8:54

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Episode 95 - As someone who loves languages and has learn to speak a few in various fluency levels, I have decided that I am never going to learn oral languages again. This is primarily because of the challenges of learning them as a deaf person. It's a huge shame that I fully agree with the concept of learning languages to everyone as it has opene…

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Sign language vs oral/spoken language: Which is better & more important? 16:28

3y ago16:28

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Episode 94 - It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will the battle of languages. It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides h…

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Why you should learn sign language from deaf people 9:51

3y ago9:51

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Episode 93 - Because of a (yet another) resurgence of worrying sign language videos taught incorrectly, this is an important video for everyone to learn why you should learn sign language from deaf people. This is especially important if you want to be as fluent, natural and authentic as possible when signing...which is something I imagine you woul…

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'Sound of Metal' review (from a deaf perspective) 18:19

3y ago18:19

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Episode 92 - In this podcast, In this video, I have decided to do a "deaf review" of 'Sound of Metal'; meaning that I have reviewed the film from a deaf perspective to look at how deafness was portrayed throughout the film. If you haven't watched the film (available on Amazon Prime), be aware that there are some spoilers in this video. But I wanted…

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"Which sign language should I learn first?" - My thoughts 7:27

3y ago7:27

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Episode 91 - Which sign language should you learn? This is a common one for those who wants to go on that journey of learning it. And that is great. By asking that question, it is hoped that you are looking to learn sign language for the right reason (communicate with deaf people) and not for social klouts like attention and because "it looks prett…

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"There should be a universal sign language..." - My thoughts 9:32

3y ago9:32

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Episode 90 - There has forever been an ongoing trend by hearing people to demand a universal sign language (yet you never see sign language users say the same thing...hmmm). It is never too long before one sees comments on social media about "why is there no universal sign language". But even for me, as someone who is learning sign language, I have…

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How to make the most out of your audiology appointments & your audiologist? 14:39

3+ y ago14:39

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Episode 89 - As someone who has had countless audiology appointments for decades, it hasn't always been a smooth process. While it's easier to blame the audiologist and the entire department, it's true that they have their parts to play. But we as patients can also do our bit to make the whole audiology experience a more seamless and effective. Aft…

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How audiologists can improve their relationships with deaf/hard of hearing patients? 15:54

3+ y ago15:54

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Episode 88 - It is easy to assume that deaf and hard of hearing patients have smooth experiences with their audiologists. But that is not always the case, as *some* audiologists and the audiology department as a whole are (ironically) not as deaf-aware as we wish. From asking deaf patients to use the phone to talking to us when their backs are faci…

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Why we should stop saying "hearing impaired" / "hearing impairment"? 8:10

3+ y ago8:10

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Episode 87 - Even though there are various ways of describing someone who has some kind of deafness, a common choice of phrasing is "hearing impaired/impairment". On most occasions, I don't believe there are bad intentions. Still, it's time we stop using these words, particularly as we tend to frown upon those phrases and there are better choices o…

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'Deaf U' Review: Has this deaf-led Netflix series made the right impact? 12:57

3+ y ago12:57

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Episode 86 - If you have access to Netflix, there is a new and somewhat groundbreaking new series where the cast are entirely led by alums of Gallaudet University, the world's first and only university specifically catered for deaf and hard of hearing students, based in Washington D.C. This is an opportunity to show the world how diverse, expressiv…

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How to be awesome at creating, editing, structuring and uploading a transcript? 12:45

3+ y ago12:45

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Episode 85 - Even though my first love captions, I don't think that transcripts get the love, attention and respect they deserve. This is evident when most people just copy and paste a big chunk of text onto a document or web page and assume that "it will do". But you are missing out on so much more. And more importantly, so is your audience. If yo…

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What non-verbal cues do I look out for as a deaf person during a conversation? 12:54

3+ y ago12:54

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Episode 84 - When having a conversation with another person, there are certain cues, clues and non-verbal communication methods that I watch out for to allow me to understand what's going on better. Even though there are many non-verbal communication methods that a deaf or hard of hearing person tends to use, I'd like to use this opportunity to tel…

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Why you should never censor audible profanity in captions/subtitles 12:26

3+ y ago12:26

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Episode 83 - There seems to be a worrying and dangerous trend where large brands are censoring potential profanity and swear words in auto-captions. They claim that it is to avoid mistakes, but still, this is not a good idea. This is following the recent news that YouTube has decided to censor potential profanity in their auto-captions just in case…

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How to improve the quality of automatic subtitles during video calls? 9:13

3+ y ago9:13

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When on a video call, and if available, I tend to take advantage of the automatic subtitles to help get through the call, and most deaf people would do the same. But automatic subtitles are not perfect. They're not terrible, but they're not perfect. However, there are steps everyone can take to make it as accurate as possible and make it easier for…

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Technology is not responsible for closed captions accuracy. You are! 8:44

3+ y ago8:44

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Episode 81 - There seems to be an ongoing trend from video creators and consumers in that closed captions on YouTube are not accurate, so it's not worth worrying about. What?!? Why do you think it's not accurate? The responsibility of accurate video captions relies on you as the creator, not the technology that is creation auto-captions (aka CRAPti…

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My (deaf) perspectives on face masks & how you can help reduce barriers 8:54

3+ y ago8:54

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Episode 80 - Since face masks is currently part of the everyday norm and it's common to see it in our daily routines now, this has raised the issue of how it can make it difficult for deaf people to lip read and to communicate. Even there are so many different types of face masks out there, I have yet to see those wearing the see-through clear face…

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My frustration with non-deaf accessible virtual events 9:13

3+ y ago9:13

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Episode 79 - Virtual events like group meetings, webinars and online conferences have been around for a long time. But now that they are becoming even more popular (thanks to the pandemic), it made me realise how frustrating it is that they are not deaf accessible. If you are an event organiser or you know someone who is one, and you've been thinki…

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Understanding 'Deaf Gain' and its concept on how being deaf is a positive feature 15:39

3+ y ago15:39

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Episode 78 - What if individuals and society looks at the concept of being deaf as a positive thing? What if it can actually be a valuable contribution to the world? In essence, this is what 'Deaf Gain' is all about. The common perception of being deaf and the topic of deafness overall is that it is seen as something negative, something lacking, so…

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The power of non-verbal communication & how deaf people depends on it 16:18

3+ y ago16:18

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Episode 77 - Since most of our communication is estimated to be non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.). As someone who is deaf, I also depend on those clues and use it as part of the jigsaw when trying to understand what that person is saying. But anyone can benefit from learning and being aware of the non…

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My personal viewpoint on the definition of "deaf" 17:43

3+ y ago17:43

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Episode 76 - I've been having such a hard time on working out the definition of "deaf" because of its complexity and the number of labels it has under it: - deaf - Deaf - hard of hearing - late-deaf/late-deafened/deafened - deafblind - Deaf & Disabled/deafdisabled - hearing impaired One of the biggest reason for my confusion is because of how it ca…

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Hearing Privilege: What is it, what are some examples and why it's important to acknowledge it? 11:44

4y ago11:44

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Episode 75 - What is hearing privilege, why it's important for all hearing people to be aware of it and what are some of the examples that exists today? The word 'privilege' has become somewhat of an uncomfortable word lately. It seems to have a stigma that you have an easy life if you have privileges or it's fiercely denied that it gives you an ad…

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My reaction to BBC's 'Casualty' deaf-centred and deaf-led episode 21:54

4y ago21:54

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Episode 74 - I have just finished watching an episode 'Casualty', a popular hospital soap drama based in the UK, where it is entirely focused on a deaf character. It also has a deep deaf representation behind-the-scenes to ensure accuracy to portrayed. The character this episode is based is a deaf nurse called Jade, who is keen to confront her past…

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Listening fatigue: why I'm tired of listening (at least, right now)? 9:27

4y ago9:27

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Episode 73 - I've talked about concentration fatigue and 'Zoom fatigue' in the past. But the topic of 'listening fatigue' is somewhat similar to it. If you are not familiar with it, at the time of recording, I have been going through a form of listening fatigue where I'm tired of listening. Just to clarify, I don't mean I am tired of listening to p…

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Why would deaf people not wear hearing aids? 16:09

4y ago16:09

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Episode 72 - Why would a deaf person not wear hearing aids if the options are there for them and the technology are available to help them? As always, it's not always as simple as that but this video will be useful for you to understand that the different things that you should think about when you want to ask that question. It's easy assume that d…

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Deaf person reacts to Twitter's new audio tweet feature 13:31

4y ago13:31

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Episode 71 - As a way to be innovative and introduce new features, Twitter has decided to rollout a new audio tweet feature to set group of iOS users to allow another way to express your voice if 280 characters are not enough. But it didn't go according to plan when the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community expressed their frustration about its lack…

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Why would deaf people wear hearing aids if they can't "hear?" 11:45

4y ago11:45

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Episode 70 - Why would a deaf person wear hearing aids (or perhaps cochlear implants)? Surely if we can't hear, then hearing aids are pointless, right? Not so much. This is amongst one of the most popular question I see online, and even though the question may seem obvious to some people, it's unfair to assume that everyone will and should know the…

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What are my Deaf Privileges? 12:14

4y ago12:14

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Episode 69 - Is there such a thing as a 'deaf privilege'? The word 'privilege' has some kind of stigma attaches to it. But it doesn't and should't have to be. But even for someone like me, I would say that I have "deaf privilege"; where even though I am deaf/hard of hearing, I still have some privileges linked to it so that I can acknowledge what I…

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