Hearing Things with Julie and Brad

hearingthingswithjulieandbrad

We are two hard of hearing BFFs and we are taking on all the things that make living in a hearing world a challenge - we aim to inform, educate, and entertain. Come for the information, stay for the laughs!

  1. 23h ago

    Clip Show

    Welp. It's hard to believe but season 2 is in the books. To wrap things up, we harkened back to the 80s and the clips shows that were so popular. These are some of our favorite moments from our two seasons. Anything you would have added? Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com/   You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!

  2. Jul 10

    What's in Our Bag

    In this episode we show what’s in our bags. Not everything is hearing loss related, either!   Here’s the HLAA article about the change in battery packaging: https://www.hearingloss.org/a-step-forward-for-hearing-aid-battery-packaging/    Here are Julie’s posts about her trip to Ireland: https://dttproductions.com/?s=Ireland    Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com /   You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Julie: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt https://bookshop.org/p/books/midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-john-berendt/ee0c66d6813d3172?ean=9780679751526&next=t    Brad: Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory of Northern Ireland by Patrick Radfen Keefe https://bookshop.org/p/books/say-nothing-a-true-story-of-murder-and-memory-in-northern-ireland-patrick-radden-keefe/72125ceae827083a

  3. Jul 3

    Mama Hu

    In this episode, we melt into a fangirl and fanboy. Because the astoundingly awesome Dr. Michelle Wu, aka Mama Hu sat down to talk to us. Dr. Hu is a cochlear implant using pediatric audiologist who creates amazing content on Instagram. Both are aimed at making people more aware of the effects hearing loss has on children and families.  See all here content here: https://www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/  Visit her blog here: https://mamahuhears.com/  Here’s where to learn about ALDA: https://alda.org/  Here’s where to learn more about InnoCaption Video: https://www.innocaption.com/recentnews/innocaption-launches-innocaption-video    Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com  You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Mama Hu: Helm and Horizon by Steven-Paul Laid https://bookshop.org/p/books/helm-horizon-daily-leadership-principles-for-the-motivated-sailor-steven-paul-lapid/ab6abe5bdcc01ad8?ean=9798999366580&next=t  and Be Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee  https://bookshop.org/p/books/be-water-my-friend-the-teachings-of-bruce-lee-shannon-lee/7e119e49ebe55c84?ean=9781250206701&next=t    Julie: The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-heroin-diaries-ten-year-anniversary-edition-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-shattered-rock-star-nikki-sixx/04c05cf16c19c1dd?ean=9781501187544&next=t    Brad: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. https://bookshop.org/p/books/stranger-in-a-strange-land-robert-a-heinlein/5a57ce2344283cf6?ean=9780441788385&next=t

  4. Jun 26

    Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan

    In this episode we were honored that Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan made time to talk to us. As we’ve said multiple times, we’re in awe at all the great work they’re doing and the book they wrote together, Hear & Beyond, was a major inspiration. (Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/hear-beyond-live-skillfully-with-hearing-loss-gael-hannan/588d7bbfc14401fd?ean=9781774581605&next=t&next=t,)  Here’s Shari’s Blog: https://livingwithhearingloss.com/  She was also a producer behind the documentary We Hear You: https://www.we-hearyou.com/  Here’s a link to Gael’s TedEx talk, Dirty Little Secret of Hearing Loss https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news-watch/2026/gael-secret-hearing-loss-tedx/  Here’s a link to Gael’s first book: The Way I Hear It: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000015376639/Gael-Hannan-The-Way-I-Hear-It    Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com  You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Shari: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow a book by Gabrielle Zevin - Bookshop.org US     Gael: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell https://bookshop.org/p/books/hamnet-maggie-o-farrell/d8af232bf0b72169?ean=9781984898876&next=t    Julie: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson Furiously Happy a book by Jenny Lawson - Bookshop.org US    Brad: Contact by Carl Sagan https://bookshop.org/p/books/contact-carl-sagan/e9f354aff2e93dd6?ean=9781501197987&next=t

  5. Jun 19

    Inside the Audiology Booth

    For the 100th episode (?!) We go back to where our hearing loss story began: the Audiology Booth. Special thanks to Dr. Laffan for letting us record in one at Northeastern University!   Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com  You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Julie: Scruffy* the Tugboat https://bookshop.org/p/books/scuffy-the-tugboat-gertrude-crampton/84d3a0beeb46637c?ean=9780307020468&next=t  *Not Toodles   Brad:  The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-lynne-reid-banks/7cdf9b74f720d6d0?ean=9780375847530&next=t

  6. Jun 12

    Shanna Groves

    In this episode we were thrilled that Shanna took the time to talk to us about her hearing loss journey and her hearing health advocacy.  Please visit her blog:https://lipreadingmom.com/   She also has a show of her own. Give her a like and subscribe so her message get spread far and wide: https://www.youtube.com/@LipreadingMom  Finally, here are the links to her two books: Lip Reader:  https://www.amazon.com/Lip-Reader-Shanna-Groves-ebook/dp/B002CJLY1Q  How I Hear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV52FJPM    Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Shanna: Disability Visibility by Alice Wong  https://bookshop.org/p/books/disability-visibility-first-person-stories-from-the-twenty-first-century-alice-wong/ce5ae7dce43341fc    Julie: Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall https://bookshop.org/p/books/imperfect-women-a-novel-araminta-hall/7003bada1fe480a4  Brad: The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web by Sir Tim Berners Lee https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-for-everyone-the-unfinished-story-of-the-world-wide-web-tim-berners-lee/24b4aed4e37b6987?ean=9780374612467&next=t

  7. Jun 5

    Fran Roznowski

    This week we’re joined by Fran Roznowski. She shares her hearing loss story. It’s full of ups and downs and we’re honored that she shared it with us.    If you’re interested in the Reclaim the Groove dance session Fran mentions, keep an eye on this page: https://www.strongwaterstudios.com/groove.html    Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com  You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    No Book recs, song to dance to   Fran:: I'm coming out by Diana Ross: https://youtu.be/3pmt-wWzC1E?si=ubI31mgKfIcjamkP    Julie:  September by Earth, Wind and Fire: https://youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk?si=_aSuwg0WkLtUqlym    Brad: You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC: https://youtu.be/Lo2qQmj0_h4?si=tB5u0JTyMYI1Tea5

  8. May 29

    Hearing Loss Can Be Isolating

    In this final episode of Mental Health Awareness month, we talk about how hearing loss can be isolating…even if you’re in a crowd. Here are the links to the articles Brad used: https://nyulangone.org/news/addressing-hearing-loss-may-reduce-isolation-among-elderly  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8292986/    Brad mentioned the Boston Guild for the Hard of Hearing: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/clinics/speech-language-and-hearing-center/the-boston-guild-for-the-hard-of-hearing/    Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   or support us via Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/cw/DowntheTubesProductions  You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith, https://theotherkevinsmith.com/, for the logo designs!    Book Recs!   Julie: Frankie Liked to Sing by John Seven https://www.amazon.com/Frankie-Liked-Sing-John-Seven/dp/1419716441    Brad: Life Is Good: The Book by Bert Jacobs https://bookshop.org/p/books/life-is-good-the-book-bert-jacobs/d54ebb961ceee4e4?ean=9781426215636&next=t

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We are two hard of hearing BFFs and we are taking on all the things that make living in a hearing world a challenge - we aim to inform, educate, and entertain. Come for the information, stay for the laughs!

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    hearingthingswithjulieandbrad
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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