38 episodes
Quad Podcast Quad Podcast
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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QuadPodcast is hosted by Bob Ness, a C-6 quadriplegic. The podcast is designed to inform, educate and entertain. Listen and learn about people with spinal cord injuries: We’re independent people who lead interesting lives. We’re all walks of life, nice people, jerks, funny, dull, partiers, teetotalers, doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, etc. everything that makes people humans. Hopefully you’ll meet some or all of them…well, meeting all would be impossible, but at least you’ll hear some conversations that are at times humorous, illuminating, heartbreaking and uplifting about day-to-day life as a wheelchair user.
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Quads and Caregivers - Mariam Paré and Bob talk about the importance of reliable assistants
Getting up in the morning is tough as a quad, and finding the right fit with a caregiver is so important to our mental and physical well-being. Those hours spent in the morning are imperative for a good quality of life as a quadriplegic.
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Thirty Five Years as a Quadriplegic
Bob Ness and Peter Soby compare notes about their very similar life experiences after 35 years as C-6 quadriplegics. Getting older as a quad isn't easy, but we definitely threw caution to the wind when we were younger and have had some fun through the years. Sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from cryin'.
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One Million Pushes a Year: Jim Welti and Bob talk about staying active in your wheelchair
Jim Welti has a goal of one million pushes in his wheelchair every year, Bob tries to stay active with his Freewheel as well. Bob and Jim both use the Apple Watch to track their activity, and they discuss the importance of keeping active as a quad.
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Quads, Voting Booths, and Activism: Tucker Cassidy talks about quad voting and Iowa politics
Tucker Cassidy stopped by to discuss wheelchair voting and the importance of inclusion, as well as his advocacy and activism for people with disabilities. He also gets to meet many candidates at the beginning of their presidential campaigns during the Iowa caucuses, and does lots of work for politician on the state and local level.
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Quads in Quarantine Vol. 1 with Mariam Paré: Talking about navigating Covid 19 as a quad
Bob Ness and Mariam Paré discuss how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected our lives, work, and relationships, as well as how we are navigating these uncertain times while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.
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Quad Musicians: Gabriel Rodreick and Bob talk about rediscovering your art after spinal cord injury
Quad Musicians: Gabriel Rodreick and Bob talk about rediscovering your art after spinal cord injury by Quad Podcast
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The true-life adventures of a wheeled person
“The Quad Podcast “ is a timely, informative and casual discussion about the everyday issues faced by quadriplegics. Hosted by Bob Ness, a C6 quad for over 30 years, TQPC is a great entree into the world of the quad-the challenges they face, the adjustments they made (and continue to make) in their lifestyles, and their thoughts and feelings about life, all from the seated perspective of the quadriplegic. It’s a great place to start understanding the lives quads build in spite of the difficulties they face.
Every episode, Bob holds a spirited discussion with people from all walks of life, with all range of abilities. If you’re bipedal, you’ll be amazed at the engenuity employed by quads; their spirit and joy in the face of a perceived adversity. If your a quad, it’s a great resource, a place to hear the stories of other quads. I highly recommend you give The Quad Podcast a couplryof spins!