Mike shared his experience working in India and his start in adaptive sports. We talked of our collaboration and the most recent event, the Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair. We shared our thoughts on inclusivity and how to spread the word.

Spent some time with Bob listening to his journey since acquiring his spinal cord injury, Hang gliding, sailing, skiing, journalism and family man.

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg…

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

I was looking forward to my conversation with Michaela Devins and Lindsey Elliott on the topic of Mental Health. Great information and valuable resources. As the title says, it's ok to not be ok. https://unitedspinal.org/strong-wheeled-together/ (Michaela's blog can be found towards the bottom of the page). https://www.instagram.com/unitedspinal/ h…

AJ talks about the Adaptive Sports, Recreation and Fitness components at San Diego State University. We also talk about his business, AJ True Strength, fitness and adaptive fitness training. https://ajtruestrength.com/ https://arc.sdsu.edu/adaptedathletics/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JujLy0j-1vY https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-t…

Josh and I talk about our lives with a spinal cord injury. We discuss how important employment is and the benefits that go well beyond monetary, self-image, self-esteem, quality of life. We talk family and our SCI family. https://spinalpedia.com/ https://www.determined2heal.org/ One on One Employment Mentoring: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA…

Erin shared her creative therapy model that breaks down negative stereotypes in the "Real" world for those individuals who work through the brain/body connection every day. I asked Erin to explain ner business model, here is her reply; "Bringing what I have to offer as an occupational therapist, as a human, as a mindful practitioner, and a yoga pra…

This was such a fun podcast, James, Chelsea and I talked about the documentary, "Reinventing the Wheel". This in my opinion is the best documentary on life with a spinal cord injury and that dreaded rookie year. There were lots of laughs and some heartfelt stories. https://www.facebook.com/reinventingthewheelmovie https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l…

My guests today were Kenny Salvini (C3-4) and Ian Mackay (C2-3) from the great state of Washington. We talked about Ian's project, Ians Ride as well as the Here and Now Project of which Kenny is co-founder with Ian. We discussed the impact of assistive technology on their lives and the independence it brings. There are a few funny moments, it would…

Kelly shares the story of how Access Trax came to be. We talked about the product but our conversation was really about her journey leading up to Access Trax and how her company is changing lives within the paralysis community. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTub…

Annie is the Grassroots Advocacy Manager for United Spinal Association and a power chair user for over 16 years. This was a fun episode, some great information and a few laughs to go with it. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c…

In our fourth episode, we asked Ashley Burrow to educate us on Mitochondrial Disease, what it is, the symptoms and prognosis. Ashley also talked about the Mito 5K fundraiser coming up in May of 2022. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15612-mitochondrial-diseases https://mitopodcast.blogspot.com/ https://www.mitoresearchfund.org/mito-5k…

A wonderful conversation with Mark Daggett, founder of Rally 4 Reilly & Friends, a San Diego based nonprofit that provides assistance to those within the spinal cord injury and spinal diagnosis community. https://www.rally4reilly.org/

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg…

On this episode of ND Dev Sotlight we sit down with Ryan Letzter of Lercter games and developer for a new tabletop mech game, Desperation: 2196. For more on Desperation: 2196 Lercter-games.squarespace.com Facebook.com/Lerctergames Kickstarter Campaign Want to contact the show? Nordyderkcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/Nordyderkcast @Nordyderkcast Find m…

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast, we dive deep into Depth! We get an inside look to this arena shooter horror game from a special guest. Join us as we recount old episode quotes, talk about the all important and far too often overlooked aspect of sound design in gaming, and confront our fears of open water and what may lurk below… Want to …

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we 2-step into Crypt of the Necrodancer! We are also joined by one of our favorite listeners, Scubadoo2, aka Jon. Join us as we dance into the dark dungeons of dubstep, relive our experiences with DDR, discuss our musical backgrounds, and fail terribly at traversing this musical crypt. Special thanks to Jon Dawson…

On this episode of ND Dev Spotlight we chat it up with Eric Mack of Okobu games, and the lead developer of a new rougelike indie game, Doko Roko. Find more on Doko Roko: Okobugames.com @Dokorokogame @EricSmack Find more music by Rameses B: Facebook.com/RamesesB Soundcloud.com/RamesesB YouTube.com/RamesesB @RamesesB Find more music by Bustre: Facebo…

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we check out one of the hardest games we have played thus far... Ted by Dawn. Join us as we discuss zombie culture, relive our frustrations, and uhhh... I don't feel so good.... uhhhh ughhh braaainss... Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this ND Dev Spotlight we're joined by Trevor Michael of 4Nocturnals.com, and lead developer on the new tower defense indie game, Defending Humanity. For more on Defending Humanity: www.4Nocturnals.com Facebook.com/4Nocturnals @4Nocturnals Find more music by Rameses B here: Facebook.com/RamesesB Soundcloud.com/RamesesB YouTube.com/RamesesB @Rames…

On this scary, violent, cultural, and bloody episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we dive into a round table discussion over 4 very different indie games. Spooky's House of Jump Scares, One Finger Death Punch, Never Alone, and Hotline Miami are all wrapped up into Episode 30 of Nordy Derk Cast. Enjoy! Podcast RSS…

On this episode of Nordy Derk Dev Spotlight we're joined by Warren Smith, lead developer on the MetroidVania inspired indie game, Dark Flame. For more info on Dark Flame Darkflamegame.com Facebook.com/DarkFlameGame @Borishdugdum Find more music by Rameses B here: Facebook.com/RamesesB Soundcloud.com/RamesesB YouTube.com/RamesesB @RamesesB Podcast R…

On this episode of Notdy Derk Cast we experience LSD Dream Emulator... Join us as... we... uh... Yep. Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this very special first episode of Nordy Derk Dev Spotlight we sit down and talk with Sean Pinnock and Peter Milko, the developers of Blacksea Odyssey. They shared some fantastic insight into the work and creativity it takes to make a quality Indie game. Find out more about Blacksea Odyssey: Blackseaodyssey.com Facebook.com/BlackseaOdyssey @Blac…

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we're a Brandon down, and are joined once again by the infamous Aaron Spain for the dungeon crawler HammerWatch! Join us as we explore this hack 'n' slash action adventure indie game. The nostalgia is REAL! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this jam packed episode of Nordy Derk Cast we demolish the oppressive walls of our conventional 1-game-per-episode structure to bring you 5 tasty titles! We also have a special interview segment this episode with the developers of the upcoming indie game, Vine Venture. For more about Vine Venture: Facebook.com/Vineventure @Vineventure Interview …

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On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we march onward into The Banner Saga. Once again, are joined by yet another special guest, Aaron Spain! Join us as we take a look at this gorgeous tactical RPG, and discuss some of our first gaming experiences. We're not kidding... This game is beautiful. You can find some of Aaron's work at Aaronspain.com You can…

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we check out the innovative fighting game, Lethal League! Not to be confused with that other League. Join us as we sit down with a good friend of the show, Decker Ouansey, and talk fighting games! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast we zip right into this zesty zig-zagging online zeppelin uhhh... shooter? Join us as we duck and dodge in dangerous dogfights, blow up brigades of blimps, and debate different topics of discussion! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Cast, we check out Blizzard's new MOBA, Heroes of the Storm. Though it's not an Indie game, we just couldn't pass up a sweet title from one of our favorite video game developers. Please don't hate us! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Podcast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast we break the walls of gaming genres in Toribash. Join us as we try to operate this incredibly difficult turn-based fighting game, and punch, kick, throw, and dismantle our opponents... eventually. Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast we side-scroll our way into Axiom Verge. Join us as we explore this ancient high tech world, upgrade to sweet new weapons and power ups, look up the definition of axiom, and talk about our favorite old school games, but mostly Metroid. Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast we open our minds to the popular indie game, Fez. Join us as we explore strange new pixelated worlds, save the universe from collapsing in on itself, and gain a new perspective in the gorgeous indie title. Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Podcast

On this episode of the Nordy Derk Podcast, we drop into the chaotic life of a boy named Isaac in The Binding of Isaac. Join us as we cry at our enemies, acquire an assortment of "upgrades", encounter vast amounts of monsters, and fight our way to the final boss who happens to be... MOTHER. Podcast RSS…

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On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we check out the futuristic MMO, Warframe. Join us as we explore this massive Sci-Fi universe, fight against chicken legged potatoes, and ask the biggest question of all... What the heck is a Tenno? Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we thrust ourselves into the risqué arena shooter, Loadout. Join us as we plow through enemies with our jackhammers, dazzle everyone with our googly eyes, and serve up a hearty T-bone steak... Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we look at the roguelike platformer, Magicite. Join us as we explore randomly generated pixel worlds, challenge mighty beasts for experience, and try to live longer than 15 seconds! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we explore the horror game Year Walk. Join us as we navigate through a terrifying forest, encounter wandering spirits, and meet some weird horse guy thing... Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we try to understand Goat Simulator... Join us as we dive into deep meaningful discussions about deep meaningful uhh... things. Now with 100% less AJ! We'd also like to thank our special guest Stacie for joining us on this special episode! Thank you! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast, we pounce on Shelter 2. Join us as we hunt small game, provide for our baby kitten families, and SURVIVE. Don't call it a Derkback! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we.... uhhhh. Just kidding! This is just an update as to why were unable to record this week. Keep on Derkin' on! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we leap into Mark of the Ninja. Join us as we stealthily crouch past unsuspecting guards, scale gigantic skyscrapers, punch, kick, slap, and die to bad guys, and have cool, sweet, insane dragon tattoos and stuff! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we take a look at the popular indie game Orcs Must Die! Join us as we place strategic (and not so strategic) traps, outlast hordes of orcs, and tower defense ALL THE THINGS! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Cast

On this episode of Nordy Derk Cast we soar into Airmech, the fast paced MOBA/RTS hybrid indie game. Join us as we fly head on into daring dogfights, plow through hordes of tanks, and experience the awesome community! Podcast RSSBy Nordy Derk Podcast