Best cortschneider Podcasts (2025)

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Advocating For Yourself in The Workplace and Living with an Invisible Disability! 54:52

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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sarah Curzi. We talk about her journey as a person as a person with an invisible disability. We also discuss her work with college students who have disability. We also discuss how to advocate for yourself in the workplace.By cortschneider

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Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Famer Opie Lade 56:01

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In this episode we have a great conversation with Opie Lade. We discuss his Induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame, and his journey as an athlete with a disability!By cortschneider

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More Wheelchair Football Talk with Bob Molinatti 51:14

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In this Episode Bob Molinatti. Bon has spent three decades covering adaptive sports! We have a cool conversation about the emerging sport of Wheelchair Football!By cortschneider

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Hunting In A Wheelchair, and Wheelchair Football! 52:00

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In this Episode We sit Down with Riley Blee, and we talk about his experience as a hunter with a disability, and we discuss wheelchair football! Here is the link to Kansas Adaptive Outfitters. Kansas Adaptive Outfitters | adaptive hunting | Kansas City, MO, USABy cortschneider

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More Wheelchair Softball! 1:11:06

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In this episode, we talk with Doug Dumas. We have a great conversation about his journey with wheelchair softball. The is a wide ranging conversation that is worth a listen!By cortschneider

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Wheelchair Softball World Series Champion! 55:18

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We sit down with Wheelchair Softball World Series Champion Josh Maier! We talk about this year's tournament at the Mall of America. We also explore the state of wheelchair softball, and Josh and I, discuss ways to grow the sport.By cortschneider

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Sports N Spokes at 50! 39:59

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In this week's episode we sit down with Al Kovach Editor In Chief of Sports N Spokes magazine. We have an interesting conversation of the magazine and the exciting new redesign! Sports N SpokesBy cortschneider

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The Wheelchair Softball World Series! 40:41

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In this episode we sit down with Keith Wallace who is the Commissioner of the National Wheelchair Softball Association. We discuss his hall of fame career, and the state of wheelchair softball. We also discuss the Wheelchair Softball World Series Taking Places in Minneapolis Minesota, August 14-16 at the Mall of America Parking Lot! If you're inter…

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The power of Sports and Self-Advocacy, and The Power of Legacy! 51:55

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In this Episode wen sit down with Dave Stevens. We talk about his journey as an athlete without legs who played college and professional sports. We also talk about his career in media and the importance of self-advocacy! Check out Dave's website at Dave StevensBy cortschneider

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Disability Across Multiple Identities, Sports and Disability Empowerment! 1:08:27

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In this episode with sit down with Marly Saade. She opens up in a powerful conversation about disability, identity and the power of sports. I think you will enjoy this conversation.By cortschneider

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Volunteering, Inclusion, and Wheelchair Basketball! 1:03:20

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In our newest episode, we sit down with Jacob Couch. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss volunteering, the power of community, and wheelchair basketball!By cortschneider

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Winning Abilities and Winning Pathways! 41:26

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In this Episode we sit down with Todd and Michelle Hedtke, We discuss their journey and Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We also talk about the Partnership between these organizations and this podcast! I am excited about this collaboration, and I think you will enjoy this conversation. Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities …

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River City Slam Preview! 34:22

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In this episode we talk with Forest Lodge about the River City Slam the upcoming Wheelchair Tennis tournament in Richmond Virginia June 4-7! Come out and watch, and there are still looking for volunteers! you can sign up at the following link: Welcome | 2025 River City Slam Volunteer | SportableBy cortschneider

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The Virginia Vortex, Sportable and Faith 52:28

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In this episode we sit down with Hannah Smith, she talks about work, wheelchair basketball and the importance of her faith. This is a great conversation!By cortschneider

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The River City Inclusive Gym! 43:02

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In this episode we sit down with Mike Mcgrath the founder of the River City Inclusive Gym. This is a great conversation! Check out this video that highlights the work at the River City Inclusive Gym. If you are interested in supporting the River City Inclusive Gym please contact the Director of Community relations Joanna Wylie's via email, joanna@r…

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Roll Tide! Alabama Women's Wheelchair Basketball! 37:12

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In this Episode we talk with Ryan Hynes the Head Coach of the Women Wheelchair Basketball Team. We discuss his dynastic team, and how he developed a program that has won 5 consecutive national titles!By cortschneider

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The Boston Marathon, and The Current State of Wheelchair Racing 58:31

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In this episode Bob Molinatti returns to the podcast. We discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon, and the current state of Wheelchair Racing!By cortschneider

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The Power of Sports and Full Employment for People Disabilities! 39:18

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In this episode will talk to Todd Hedtke. He shares the amazing work that his is doing through his organizations Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We talk about the importance of sports and full employment. This is a really great conversation. Link to Winning Abilities: Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities Link to Winning P…

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The Final Day Adult National Wheelchair Basketball Championship! 29:51

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In this Episode I grabbed interviews with people on the final day of the Adult Nationals of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association in Richmond! I think You will enjoy this ErisodeBy cortschneider

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Cap City Cardinals 47:35

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In This Episode, I talk with Doug Dumas. We talk about his journey to the National Wheelchair basketball National in Richmond Virginia this Weekend! I think you Will enjoy this conversation!By cortschneider

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Championship Sunday at NWBA Junior Nationals 28:03

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In this episode we discuss Championship Sunday at the National Championship for the Junior division! Interviews Include: Forrest Lodge Jackson Horne Savanah Gardner John LasserBy cortschneider

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Day 1 at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior National Championship1 15:24

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In this episode I recap the first day of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior National Championships, it was a great first day in Richmond! You can watch the livestream at this link! Per4Max | nwbajuniorsBy cortschneider

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Being A Father of a Child with a Disability, The Media's role in Promoting Wheelchair Basketball, and Nationals! 1:18:51

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In my latest episode I sit down with Todd Petit. We discuss his journey as a father of a child with a disability. We also discuss his love for Wheelchair basketball, and the upcoming National Tournaments in Richemond. I Think you will enjoy this conversation!By cortschneider

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Previewing National Wheelchair Basketball Tournaments in Richmond! 1:42:54

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In this Episode I talk with the Director of Strategic Partnerships Forrest Lodge, and we discuss the National Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Richmond April 4-6 and April 11-13! If you wanted to volunteer for either week, please sign up at the following link NWBA Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Sportable If you …

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Living with Caner, and Women's Amputee Soccer! 1:07:10

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In this episode, we sit down with a member of the Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer Jenny Gray. This is a powerful conversation about living with cancer, motherhood and the power of sports!By cortschneider

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Living with a Disability in High School, and the power of Adaptive Sports 53:55

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In this episode I sit down with Indigo Bruehwiler, and we talked about her journey as a young adult with a disability. I Really enjoyed this Conversation.By cortschneider

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Adaptive Fitness and Creating an Inclusive Business 46:51

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In this episode i talk with Brendan Aylward, and we talk about his exciting company AdaptX. We explore who to create an inclusive fitness environment for people with disabilities. This is a great conversation! Link to AdaptX:AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness | Become a Certified Coach Link to AdaptX podcast: The AdaptX Podcast | AdaptX | Incl…

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Living With Trauma Greif, and the Power of Running 1:19:36

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In this episode I sit down with Shelia Finney and she opens up her past trauma and the experience of grieving her daughter Kayla. This is a powerful conversation about the complexity of grief, and the power of running. This is a powerful conversation.By cortschneider

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Living with Blindness and Running with A Disability! 1:18:55

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In our newest episode I sit down with Taylor Jones! We talked about his journey as someone who acquired a disability a decade ago. He opens up about facing fear, his disability and human connection!By cortschneider

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Lacrosse with Disability and Amputee Soccer! 1:10:59

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In this episode I talk with Katie Bondy. We talked about her journey with as a college athlete and a member of the Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer team. This is a great conversation that illustrates the complicated nature of living with a disability.By cortschneider

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College Basketball, and Living with A Disability 39:03

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In this week's episode I sit down with Lauren Fields and talk about her journey as an athlete who played college basketball with a visual impairment. This is an open an honest conversation.By cortschneider

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Addiction and Sobriety! 55:40

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In this week episode I chat with Pete Sousa. We discuss his journey from addiction to sobriety, and his manages his identity as a recovering addict. We also chat about his podcast The Payoff Stories of Sobriety. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-payoff-stories-of-sobriety/id1550520979 Pete also has a very entertaining sports podcast. The Pe…

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Women's World Cup Soccer! 44:01

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In this week's conversation we sit down with Mia Busk. We talked about her faith, and her journey as an athlete with a disability. I really enjoyed this conversation.By cortschneider

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Service, Adaptive Sports, and Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer! 1:02:55

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In today's episode, I chat with Sarah Evans! We covered a number of topics including her time in the military, the important role that adaptive sports has played in her life, and Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer! I really enjoyed this Conversation!By cortschneider

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Conversations From the River City Classic 56:31

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In today's episode I had the attend the River City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Richmond Virginia. I had conversations with a number of participants to provide with a flavor of this awesome event! Here is a link to Sportable if you are interested in getting involved with this great organization. Home | Sportable…

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Paralympic Fencing, and being a disabled sister! 53:05

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In today's episode I sit down with Lauryn DeLuca, and she shares her story as a Paralympic fencing. She also talks about her journey as a disabled sister with Cerebral Palsy. This was a fun interview!By cortschneider

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Wheelchair Basketball, Women in Adaptive Sports, and Mentorship! 1:35:55

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In Today's episode I talk with the ESPY awarding winning Hannah Smith about the amazing work that she is doing in adaptive sports! we talk about her journey and the importance of people with disabilities being shown other successful people with disabilities so that people with disabilities have something they can aspire to! This was a great convers…

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Dancing Wheels! 45:05

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In today's episode I sit down with Mary Verdi-Fletcher, and we talk about her journey as a dancer with a disability! We discuss her amazing work with her company Dancing Wheels in Cleveland Ohio, I think you enjoy this conversation. Here is the contact information for Dancing Wheels. [email protected] Website: dancingwheels.org Facebook, …

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Living as an Amputee, Sports and Representing Team USA! 43:45

1y ago43:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Q Haynes! She discusses her journey as a person who acquired a disability. She Has become an athlete and advocate for people with Disabilities! She also discusses her pride in Representing team USA in the first ever Women's world cup for amputee soccer! This was a great conversation!…

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Paralympics Wrap Up, Wheelchair Basketball, and Where Do We Go from Here! 59:33

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Doug Dumas is Back! We break Down the Men's Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Game. We also chat about what we love about these Paralympics. We finish the podcast by discussing how we continue to grow adaptive sports!By cortschneider

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Paralympics and More Paralympics! 1:29:08

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In today's episode Bob Molinatti from Detours is back! We discuss the things have found interesting during this Paralympics! We discuss Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Racing, Triathlon, Classification, Wheelchair Basketball, and how we would like to see the Paralympics evolve and grow! This was an awesome conversation, and I think you will enjoy it!…

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Paralympic Swimming, and Hannah Aspden in the 2024 Games! 39:12

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Today I sit down with Jeff Dugdale the Head Swimming Coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Jeff has won 14 national titles during his tenure at Queens. He has also coached multiple Paralympians, including Hannah Aspden who is a Captain of Team USA during the 2024 Games. Jeff talks about journey as Hannah's college coach, and he shares what it me…

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An Able-bodied Convert to The Paralympics! 56:47

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In this episode I chat with a good friend of mine Matthew Ison! He is an able-bodied convert to the Paralympics! He talks about what it means to model inclusion for his son by watching the Paralympics! He also talks about some of his favorite moments from the Games thus far!By cortschneider

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Paralympics in Paris! 57:19

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Doug Dumas comes back on the Podcast to discuss the Paralympics! We Discuss the opening ceremony, and also chat about the events we are looking forward to watching over the next ten days! I think you will enjoy this episode!By cortschneider

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Para Racing and working in broadcasting as a person with a Disability! 1:23:41

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Today I sit down with Bob Molinatti, and we talk about his journey as a disabled athlete and broadcaster. We also discuss his company Detours, and its relationship with Sports N' Spokes Magazines. This was an enjoyable conversation with a Hall of Famer! Here is a link to the Detours channel on YouTube. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/@AllAthl…

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USA ParaFencing! 54:38

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In today's episode we sit down with Beth Mahr from USA ParaFencing! We talk about her journey as an advocate for athletes with disabilities. She also explains the sport of ParaFencing. I think you will enjoy this conversation! If you are interested in learning about ParaFencing, you can visit USA ParaFencing at the following website: Parafencing (u…

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Blind Golf! 43:10

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Today, I sit Down with Tyler Cashman, and he talks about his journey as the top-rated Blind Golfer in the United States! Here is the link to the United States Blind Golfers Association: Home – USBGA (usblindgolf.com)By cortschneider

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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association! 38:25

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Today we sit down with Matt Torres from The National Wheelchair Basketball Association! This is interesting conversation about the current state and future of the NWBA. I think you will enjoy this conversation! If you want to learn more about the NWBA please visit their website: National Wheelchair Basketball Association (nwba.org)…

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RunDisney and Being a Disabled Athlete In Australia 50:40

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Today we talk with Sharnie Digby. She opens up about what it is like to live with a disability in Australia. She also discusses the importance of the RunDisney means in her life. I think you will enjoy this conversation!By cortschneider

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Wheels of Courage, Wheelchair Basketball, Disability History 1:04:20

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Today, I sit down with journalist and author David Davis, discuss his book Wheels of Courage. We Discuss the history of paralyzed veterans, adaptive sports and the Paralympic movement. I think you will enjoy this conversation! He is the link to David Davis's website: David Davis - Wheels of Courage (ddavisla.com) Here is the link to Wheels of Coura…

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