Dwarfism can be traced back to the Biblical days, yet stories of little people are rarely told. So, in this new podcast series, Aubrey Smalls is changing that. Join us weekly as we uncover new and exciting stories of iconic people with dwarfism throughout history.
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Dwarfism is one of the only disabilities that is still wildly misunderstood. Christophe is 4’4” tall, as a result of a rare form of dwarfism, and is a journalist, audio story producer, drummer, actor, stuntman, entertainer, businessman, and an avid surfer. His show lifts the veil on this unique world by talking to people directly affected by dwarfism. Each episode sheds light on how short-statured people navigate an environment not made for them, what struggles they face, and why it’s import ...
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A band of porcine musicians have entered an international competition with the hopes of changing the world's unflattering prejudices concerning their species. An unknown opponent works behind the scenes, however, to sabotage the event. As pranks turn bloody, the swine find that more than their reputation is on the line. If they fail to help local authority capture their enemy, their very lives may be in danger.
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Interviews with scholars of disability about their new books
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Just three dudes chilling Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel
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Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.
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Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him: ”How do we build resilience in kids?” From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—min ...
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Do you love movies, musical theatre, and cultural musings? You’ve come to the right place! Celluloid Stage is a new podcast by Green Buffalo Productions (GBP) that discusses the adaptation of stories across multiple mediums. Hosts Zack and Ellen utilize their knowledge of theatre and film to tackle questions such as… What’s the best way to tell stories? How do we update old stories for new audiences? Most importantly, how does their weekly guest feel about their favorite movie, play, or musi ...
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Being young in Nigeria comes with its own struggles, wins, and wahala. So Nigerian is a bold social commentary podcast that unpacks pop culture, relationships, Japa struggles, social media, and everyday experiences that define young Nigerians. Hosted by Dami Aros & Isaac, we keep it real, relatable, and unfiltered—sharing hot takes, personal stories, and deep conversations that feel just like gist with your friends. If you’ve ever thought,”This Naija life no balance” then this podcast is for ...
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Leon J. Hilton, "Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
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56:10What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance (U Minnesota P…
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Stacia Kalinoski, "Racing Uphill: Confronting a Life with Epilepsy" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
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31:01The book, Racing Uphill: Confronting a Life with Epilepsy (U of Minnesota Press, 2025), is a memoir and an educational resource, which tells the story of an Emmy Award-winning TV news Journalist, Stacia Kalinoski. The author's aim is beyond giving an account of her experience of epilepsy, her goal is to sensitize readers and inspire epileptic patie…
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Charlie Cay – Fourth-Generation Farmer, Father, Building Resilience on the Land
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1:28:02Episode Sub-title: Weathering the Seasons: Charlie Cay on Grit, Gratitude, and Growing Strong Kids In this episode, host Tim Curtis talks with Charlie Cay, farmer, father, and proud steward of both land and legacy. Charlie shares the highs and heartbreaks of family life on the land — from the harsh realities of drought and flood to the quiet wins o…
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The Social Impact of Automating Translation
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56:37In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot, Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting Studies at Universitat Jaume I in Catalunya. They talk about Dr. Monzó-Nebot's new book The Social Impact of Automating Translation: An Ethics of Care Perspective on Machine Translation. The con…
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Rachel Vickery- Former International Gymnast, and High-Performance Consultant
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58:54Episode Sub-title: “How our kids can perform better from the Beam to the Boardroom" In this episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, Tim Curtis speaks with Rachel Vickery, former international gymnast turned high-performance consultant to elite athletes, special forces units, and corporate leaders across the globe. Rachel brings her deep exp…
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Open Innovation Works: Successfully Leveraging Your External Ecosystem for Impactful Change
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28:27Host Nick Wallwork speaks to Joanna Joseph, co-author with Dan Tomah and Esther Gons, of Open Innovation Works: Successfully Leveraging Your External Ecosystem for Impactful Change. Diana draws on her years of international experience to explain the complexities and challenges of implementing effective Open Innovation strategies and how they can be…
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M.I Abaga on Life, Music, Marriage & Surviving Nigeria as a Creative
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2:21:19Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SVBkFnnOtKk Dear So Nigerians, as we go on our very much needed break to relax from everything 2025 has thrown at us, we bring you a very special episode, leaving you in the hands of the greatest, the legend himself, M.I Abaga. This is one for the books, we go beyond the music and talk about everything from relati…
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Ela Przybylo, "Ungendering Menstruation" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
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40:35Ungendering Menstruation by Ela Przybyło discusses why and how menstrual pain needs to be incorporated into discussions of gender, embodiment, and disability. Honing a "cranky" approach to being a menstruating body expected to accept and embrace trauma, Ungendering Menstruation examines menstrual suppression, toxicity, and the cooptation of menstru…
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Rob Redenbach – Professional Speaker, Martial Arts Expert, Father of 3 and Grandfather
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59:38Episode Sub Title: “Persistence, Parenting & Purpose: Rob Redenbach on Raising Resilient Kids” In this reflective and moving conversation, host Tim Curtis sits down with keynote speaker, author, and resilience educator Rob Redenbach. Rob shares stories from his rich and diverse background—from martial arts and military security to fatherhood and no…
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Wish Dami Aros a Happy Birthday guys Hey guys! This week, we are joined by the freshly retired Isaac from Road to 30 Podcast, and by “retired,” we mean he just wrapped up his 20s! And also, as many of you may know, our sister-podcast has also come to an end, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honour that journey than to bring Isaac on for one…
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Leadership lessons from Avatar The Last Airbender
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34:28Join host Tom Shiels as he speaks with Gordon Schmidt and Sy Islam about their book Elements of Leadership: Lessons from Avatar the Last Airbender. They discuss leadership behaviour themes from the hit show and what it’s like to collaborate on this kind of project. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using thei…
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Stephanie Pinto – Emotional Intelligence Expert, Mother of 2, Raising Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Kids
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51:54Episode Sub Title: “The Undercurrent: Steph Pinto’s Superpower for Building Resilient, Emotionally Strong Kids” In this thoughtful and practical episode, host Tim Curtis speaks with Steph Pinto, emotional intelligence expert, mum of two, and champion for raising emotionally strong and self-aware kids. Steph opens up about her own journey with anxie…
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The Nigerian Cameraman Story ft. STJ
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1:07:32So Nigerians! On this episode, we sit down with an incredible and talented photographer to talk about what it really takes to build a career behind the camera in a country like ours. We talk about what it’s like navigating clients, pricing your work, staying creative under pressure, and why photographers deserve way more respect than they get. Whet…
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Fadi Zaghmout, "The Man of Middling Height" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
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19:49What if our society’s deepest prejudices weren’t about race, gender, or sexuality—but height? In his groundbreaking allegorical novel, acclaimed Jordanian author and activist Fadi Zaghmout imagines just such a world, crafting a powerful meditation on discrimination and desire that speaks directly to our contemporary debates about identity and inclu…
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Jasmin Diab – Special Operations Engineer and Nuclear Scientist, Mother of 2, Parenting a Child with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
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46:34Episode Sub Title: ““STEM Mum, Big Heart: Jaz Diab’s Lessons in Resilience” In this inspiring and open-hearted episode, host Tim Curtis speaks with Jasmin (Jaz) Diab, nuclear scientist, STEM nerd (self confessed!), and mum of a remarkable five-year-old with achondroplasia, Zoe and little baby boy Remy. Jaz shares her experiences parenting a child w…
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Susannah Kindred- Clinical Psychologist and Mum of 3
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47:27Episode Sub Title: "Perfectionism, Parenting & Lollipops: Susannah Kindred’s Guide to Being Good Enough" In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, host Tim Curtis welcomes Susannah Kindred, clinical psychologist, performance coach, and mum of three, to the Building Resilient Kids podcast. Together, they explore what it really looks like to jug…
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Hey guys! On today’s episode, we get into something a little bit controversial, but necessary - religion to today’s Nigerian youth. We compare our religious practice between childhood and now, if religion has helped us as a society, inter-religious relationships, and many other “holy” stuff. If you’ve ever struggled to balance your belief system wi…
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Building Resilient Kids: The Mission Begins
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13:31In this introductory episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, host Tim Curtis shares the motivation behind launching the podcast and outlines what listeners can expect from the series. It will provide you the 'Who', 'What' and 'Why'. Tim is a co-author of the bestselling book The Resilience Shield and author of Building Resilient Kids. He gi…
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The future of the internet: Insider and Outsider Cultures in Web3
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32:09Join host Tom Shiels as he speaks with Dr Alexia Maddox about her latest book Insider and Outside Cultures in Web3 and what the future of the internet and artificial intelligence holds. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role…
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Watch here - https://youtu.be/JEFQXd4Hr8E Hey guys! On today’s episode, we have just one question for you. Should you take back a cheating partner? We talk about everything from “it was just a mistake” to “once a cheat, always a cheat” and whether love, marriage, or years of history should make forgiveness easier (or harder). Is emotional cheating …
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Improving Quality of Care for Patients with Limited English
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39:09In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Leah Karliner. Dr. Karliner is Professor in Residence in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco in the United States. She is Director of the Center for Aging in Diverse Communities and Director o…
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Marc Sapir, "I'll Fly Away: Stories About Amazing Disabled Elders" (2025)
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48:39We all hope to grow old with dignity and some joyfulness. The intimate narratives of 40 extraordinary elders shared in I'll Fly Away: Stories About Amazing Disabled Elders explore both the challenges of aging and the joys and vibrancy that often persist in the twilight years. Poignant observations of the patients and families by a team of health pr…
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Hey guys! On today’s episode, we’re talking about something a lot of us are struggling with - Work-Life Balance. Is it even possible in this economy? From toxic hustle culture to Lagos traffic, pressure from family, and employers who think you should be available 24/7, we’re breaking it all down. Are we overworking because we have to or because we’…
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The future is self-directed: rethinking how we learn
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30:30Rebecca Torr speaks with Dr Christel Hartkamp-Bakker and Dr Melissa Riley Bradford about the benefits, challenges and growing momentum of self-directed education. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our …
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The Nigerian Fitness Journey ft. Fayokunmi
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1:10:53Hello guys! On today’s episode, we are joined by photographer, fitness enthusiast and content creator - Fayokunmi, to discuss the fitness culture in Nigeria, as well as some solid nutrition tips. This one is for the gym buddies and aspiring ones too. Our guest shares her journey, struggles, and hilarious encounters trying to stay fit in Naija. We t…
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No Video Episode but you can Watch Dami Aros find love on Korty Love or Lies - https://youtu.be/TnGuSo2FSEQ?si=ZRo3Dp4m2THpS1GY Hey guys! Today we talked about that silent stress that comes for all of us, peer pressure. Whether it’s career, japa, marriage, or just flexing on social media, the pressure to “keep up” in today’s Nigeria is no joke. We …
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Luanjiao Hu, "Inclusion, Exclusion, Agency, and Advocacy: Experiences of Women With Physical Disabilities in China, With Worldwide Implications" (IAP, 2024)
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1:01:22Inclusion, Exclusion, Agency, and Advocacy: Experiences of Women With Physical Disabilities in China, With Worldwide Implications (IAP, 2024) explores the lived experiences of six women, including the author herself, with physical disabilities in China. The book provides in-depth descriptions of each woman's experiences in different aspects and ana…
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Erin Pritchard, "Midgetism: The Exploitation and Discrimination of People with Dwarfism" (Routledge, 2023)
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15:30There exist problematic attitudes and beliefs about dwarfism that have rarely been challenged, but continue to construct people with dwarfism as an inferior group within society. Midgetism: The Exploitation and Discrimination of People with Dwarfism (Routledge, 2023) introduces the critical term 'midgetism', which the author has coined, to demonstr…
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Michael’s Story: Life, Identity & Dwarfism in Nigeria
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50:35Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/X8UYgXV03Eo Hello guys! On today’s episode, we’re honoured to sit with the incredibly talented Michael, aka BMS Made It Know Jesus Know Peace, as he shares his unique story and experiences living with dwarfism in Nigeria. From growing up and navigating school life, to the challenges in friendships, family dynamic…
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Rebecca Torr speaks with Professor Sima Hamadeh about the challenges and future of global food systems. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the …
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David Serlin, "Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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1:14:47Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (U Chicago Press, 2025) offers a history of how encounters between architects and people with disabilities transformed modern culture. Window Shopping with Helen Keller recovers a series of influential moments when architects and designers engaged the embodied experien…
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Are Nigerian Stereotypes Lowkey Beneficial?
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40:08Our guys! On today’s episode, we’re breaking down the wild world of Nigerian stereotypes. From the classic “Yoruba demons” to the “Igbo fraudster” slander, and the idea that every Calabar girl knows how to cook and steal your man! We talk about the tribal, gender, and class-based stereotypes we’ve heard (and maybe even believed), how they’ve shaped…
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So Nigerians!! On today’s episode, we’re talking about micro-cheating. Yeah, that sneaky little sibling of full-blown cheating. Is liking someone’s thirst trap at 1AM just being friendly, or are you emotionally unavailable and unserious? We’re unpacking the blurry lines: hidden DMs, “work wife/husbands,” and all those situationships that live rent-…
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Hello guys! On today’s episode, we really didn’t talk about anything specific. Nigeria happened to us in many ways, so the energy to come up with a topic was low, so we really just yapped about everything that’s been happening. We also talked about the Nigerian habit of adjusting or like we say “we move”-ing when there are problems. It’s resilience…
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Terry Baxter and Libby Coyner-Tsosie, "Stories on Skin: A Librarian's Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
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51:47Tattoos are not merely decorative; they contain deep meaning for individuals and communities. They document their wearers' personal histories and position in families or society, and they engage with a communal understanding of symbols. Stories on Skin: A Librarian's Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Terry Baxter & Libby C…
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The Case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers
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32:27In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for Heritage ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers. The conversation focuses on heritage signers, differentiated instruction, and sign language interpr…
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Why Male Friendships Often Lack Emotional Depth
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50:34Hey guys! On today’s episode, we’re getting real about male friendships, or the lack of them. Why is it so hard for men to open up to each other? Is everyone just vibing on surface level while struggling in silence? We talk about the unspoken loneliness many men carry, why checking in feels awkward, and how the whole “men don’t cry” thing is still …
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