Hearing Things with Julie and Brad

Boston accents aside, we work hahd to make ourselves speak clearly. Bur articulation does take a concerted effort.    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! You can buy our choices and supp...

In this episode we offer some advice and anecdotes about dealing with the challenges of adjusting to new hearing aids. Here’s the link to the Questions to ask your audiologist blog that Julie talked about: https://dttproductions.com/2026/09/16/questions-for-an-audiologist/     Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   You can email us at...

In this episode, we go list some of our favorite sounds of Fall. What did we miss?   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! You can buy our choices and support us by visiting our shop at Bo...

Episode 117- Dr. Latisha Porter We were thrilled to sit down and talk with Dr. Latisha Porter.  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! You can buy our choices and support us by visiting our...

Here’s a list of things we do to make socializing with hearing loss a little easier and more enjoyable. Anything we missed?   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! You can buy our choices...

Today we dive into a controversial topic. Or at least we may have controversial opinions.  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! You can buy our choices and support us by visiting our shop a...

Oh boy. This one didn’t even have a chance to get ON the rails, forget about go on them. But still we managed to pull it together and talk about what the library sounds like.    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...

Another example of the intent and impact mismatch when it comes to hearing loss.    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! You can buy our choices and support us by visiting our shop at Boo...

There are a host of challenges that come with staying in other people’s houses when you have hearing loss. For both the host and the guest. If you have people with hearing loss stay over you place, do you think about the accommodations you have to make?   Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   You can email us at hello@dttproductions.c...

We were so pleased to sit down with Jon Gray from Bridge. He not only works in the hearing assistive technology field but also has hearing loss.  If you’re interested in learning more about Bridge, see their website: https://www.bridgecaption.com/   Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   You can email us at hello@dttproductions.com Tha...

Episode 110- Musical Performances This week we have a very special guest. Someone who has both hearing loss experience and musical performance experience...Julie DeMatteo Lane. We were talking about topics and realized we’ve never covered this. Either in the show or in person. So here we are.   Here’s a pic of Julie’s flute and piccolo .  Here’s the Tactus Vest Brad mentioned: https://www.tactusmu...

Step into our Way Back Machine and listen to us talk about a DHH-related episode of the classic sitcom Golden Girls  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! You can buy our choices and support...

The kids had their chance to ask questions, it’s grown-ups chance!    Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hearingaided2     Here’s the CAP Brad mentioned: https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/documents/advocacy-resources/cahc/cap-form-and-instructions.pdf     Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   You can email us at...

We were so excited to sit down with Reshma Iqbal. She has been following along with our work for a while now. And was gracious enough to share her own hearing loss story. She grew up in India and came to Boston for college. She’s an amazing person with incredible insight.  Zoom captions are decent but they make lots of mistakes. But don’t worry, Reshma has you covered! She was kind enough to write...

In this episode we talk about the role humor plays as we make our way through the hearing world with hearing loss.  Here’s the post about Julie headbutting a cement wall: https://dttproductions.com/2026/05/14/ireland-post-5-crying-in-kilkee/   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...

To kick off season 3, we go back to questions from kids! They always surprise us with their insights Since Brad mentioned her, here’s Andrea Kaneb’s site https://gatheringsound.com/     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/ ,...

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 O...

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://dt...

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....

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=...

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/ ,...

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://w...

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.myspreadsho...

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.northeast...

We both struggle with perfectionism but fortunately, it doesn’t get in the way of us living our lives. But we wanted to start this conversation in case it helps anyone experiencing similar struggles.   Here are the advocacy blogs we mentioned: https://dttproductions.com/2026/02/13/episode-82-an-extroverts-advocacy-tips/   https://dttproductions.com/2026/02/20/episode-83-advocacy-tips-introvert-edi...