17 episodes

Illegally Deaf is a podcast about overcoming obstacles. I’m Danny Burnside, and just this year I was diagnosed with severe hearing loss. Oh, did I mention I’m a professional Hollywood Voice Actor? Funny how that goes! I’ve made the decision to own my disability and interview remarkable guests who are thriving in light of being disabled. Welcome to the Illegally Deaf podcast.

Illegally Deaf Danny Burnside

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Illegally Deaf is a podcast about overcoming obstacles. I’m Danny Burnside, and just this year I was diagnosed with severe hearing loss. Oh, did I mention I’m a professional Hollywood Voice Actor? Funny how that goes! I’ve made the decision to own my disability and interview remarkable guests who are thriving in light of being disabled. Welcome to the Illegally Deaf podcast.

    17. Scott Victor Nelson

    17. Scott Victor Nelson

    Healing, truth & art. Scott Victor Nelson is a life coach, mental health coach and accomplished Hollywood actor and casting director. Despite Scott’s on and off-camera credits, his primary source of joy and achievement comes through his work leading men’s groups. Providing safe spaces for men to heal emotionally, find brotherhood and transform into the best version of themselves. Scott lives with multiple sclerosis.
     
    If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
     
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 44 min
    16. Dan Britt

    16. Dan Britt

    Artistic mentor, big brother. Dan Britt is a neurodivergent artist and educator helping differently enabled young adults develop social skills, embrace their voice, and build confidence through the arts and improv. His goal as an artist centers on allyship: fostering consciousness and acceptance of marginalized populations in communities that deserve attention paid to issues that affect them. Dan lives with autism.
     
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 32 min
    15. Dinesh "Dee" Alvis

    15. Dinesh "Dee" Alvis

    Audio artwork. Dee Alvis was supposed to be dead shortly after birth. That didn’t happen. Born in Sri Lanka with spina bifida, a birth defect that causes an opening in the spine, Dee endured numerous surgeries as a child. After the onset of the Sri Lankan cilvil war, his family relocated to the US where Dee thrived in music, radio and audio production, leading to the founding of his own company. Dee lives with spina bifida.
     
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 44 min
    14. Karen Horne

    14. Karen Horne

    Disabled representation in Hollywood. Hollywood Senior Global Leader, Karen Horne is a true ally to underrepresented communities. Karen works to promote disabled representation in film and TV. She has served in numerous executive entertainment industry roles with a focus on driving DEIA Initiatives with vision and purpose.
     
    If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
     
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 21 min
    13. Lee Pugsley

    13. Lee Pugsley

    Visually impaired storyteller. Actor, director, writer, producer Lee Pugsley has always had a passion for the arts and storytelling. Born with glaucoma in South Korea, Lee was adopted as an infant by an American single mother. In his teenage years, he endured the tragic sudden death of his mother and later, fought his own battle with depression. He is now committed to a journey of self discovery. Despite being visually impaired, Lee excels as an artist in Los Angeles. Lee lives with glaucoma.
     
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    *For a deeper look into Lee’s life and endeavors, stay tuned for his upcoming documentary, which is currently being filmed.
     
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    The Dark Room Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/26KbUYPIDZO7fsf8ek377P?si=jHlVRVc_S7KIbHBHOsd3Lw
    “Audio Description” 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry:
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 44 min
    12. Tony Jackson

    12. Tony Jackson

    Power Wheelchair Soccer. Tony Jackson is a world renowned broadcaster, coach and player of Power Wheelchair Soccer. A multi-degree holding academic, a twist of fate during his collegiate days led Tony to first taking the PWS court. Since that day, his life has never been the same. Tony lives with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
     
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    Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

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A wonderful podcast that is very inspiring for anyone that has a physical or mental disability.

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