Michael Liner

Disability Warriors: The Download

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🎙️ Welcome to Disability Warriors: the Download with Michael & Andrew. Disability law can feel overwhelming, but that’s why we’re here. Join Michael Liner and Andrew November, two passionate disability attorneys, as they break down the legal system in a way that’s clear, human, and sometimes even funny. Each month, we sit down with special guests, from advocates and professionals to people with lived experience, to explore how we can redefine disability, challenge stereotypes, and empower the disability community. Whether you're applying for benefits, supporting a loved one, or simply want to...

Author

Michael Liner

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Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

EP18 Disability Warriors: The boardroom. The Referral Advantage: What the best cases have in common. 09.07.2026

Michael sits down with Jordan Lebovitz, partner at Nuremberg Paris,  one of Ohio's most respected personal injury firms,  for a candid conversation about what actually drives the best cases through the door. Spoiler: it's not always the billboard. From the psychology of referral marketing to the chaos of managing texts, emails, calls, and portals all at once, Michael and Jordan pull back...

EP17 Disability Warriors: The boardroom. Is Podcasting a BIG NO for Lawyers? 22.05.2026

Everyone and their mother has a podcast these days,  so is it actually worth it? In this episode, Michael sits down with trial attorney Alan Tittle, future president of the Ohio Association for Justice, for a refreshingly honest conversation about whether podcasting still works as business development for lawyers. Alan explains why his firm built a podcast room and then decided not to use it, and...

EP16 PART II Disability Warriors: The Boardroom. What Law School Doesn't Teach You: Building a Firm from the Ground Up 14.05.2026

PART II Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at a growing law firm? In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Boardroom , Michael sits down with fellow attorneys for a no-filter conversation about the realities of building, scaling, and leading in the legal world. They dig into the rise of AI in law schools and whether the next generation of attorneys will actually be ready to step...

EP16 Disability Warriors: The Boardroom. Suits, Swagger & Substance: The Authenticity Edge in Law 09.05.2026

What does it really take to build an authentic brand as an attorney, and does AI threaten any of it? In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael sits down with two of Ohio's standout attorneys, Alan Tittle and Jordan Lebovitz, for an unfiltered conversation about authenticity, personal branding, imposter syndrome, and the evolving role of AI in the legal profession. From sui...

EP15 Disability Warriors: The Download - One Arm, One Shot: Ashley Tindle's Race to Qualify for the U.S. Adaptive Open 27.04.2026

On this new episode of Disability Warriors: The Download Michale talked to Ashley Tindle: a man with  one arm and a deadline.  Michael sits down with the former All-State basketball player and 30-year tennis pro who just walked away from a stable career to chase one audacious goal: qualifying for the U.S. Adaptive Open and earning a top-five world ranking in adaptive golf.  With only weeks until t...

EP14 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes. This Debate Got Heated 🔥 24.03.2026

Most disability claims are mishandled, not because of bad intentions, but because of misunderstandings about the process. In this episode of Disability Warriors: BonusBytes, Michael and Andrew  pull back the curtain on the hidden complexities of Social Security disability claims, revealing how minor missteps can cause unnecessary delays, ethical dilemmas, and even false complaints against attorney...

EP13 Disability Warriors: What they don't tell you about medical bills with Jared Walker from DollarFor 17.03.2026

On this new episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael met with Jared Walker from DollarFor.org to talk about medical bills and the impact they have on people's lives.  Most healthcare help is hidden in plain sight. Jared Walker, founder of nonprofit DollarFor, reveals how hospital charity care programs can eliminate medical debt entirely, and why almost no one knows they exist. Si...

EP 12 Disability Warriors: Understanding Brain Injuries with Lauren Holly from Brain Injury Association Ohio Chapter 09.03.2026

In this powerful episode, Michael Liner sits down with Lauren Holly from the Brain Injury Association of Ohio to talk about the realities of living with and supporting someone with a brain injury. Together, they explore the scope of brain injuries, the challenges survivors and caregivers face, and the critical services and advocacy efforts led by BIAO to support this community. They also discuss w...

EP 11 Disability Warriors: The power of NO. When injuries can lead to new opportunities with Mack Brown 07.02.2026

In this engaging conversation, Michael and Mack With Sports-Hop Media discuss a variety of topics ranging from the excitement of Super Bowl media week to personal stories of overcoming adversity through sports.  Mack shares his journey as a former athlete who faced a career-ending injury and how sports shaped his life. They explore the importance of persistence, the power of 'no', and th...

EP10 Disability Warriors: The Download. Navigating Aging & Disability Services with Benjamin Rose. 18.01.2026

In this episode of Disability Warriors, host Michael Liner sits down with Orion Bell, CEO of Benjamin Rose, a social service agency that has been supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities since 1908. Together, they explore the critical role family caregivers play, the challenges they face every day, and why caregiving often takes a serious toll on caregivers’ physical and mental he...

EP9 Disability Warriors: The Download. Winter Accidents & Injury Law with Jordan Lebovitz 04.01.2026

Winter brings more than cold weather, it brings real risks. In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael sits down with Jordan Leibovitz, partner at one of Ohio’s leading personal injury law firms, for an honest, insightful, and surprisingly entertaining conversation about winter accidents, injury law, and protecting yourself when things go wrong. From slip-and-fall accidents and...

EP8 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes. Q&A truth or dare with Michael and Andrew 06.12.2025

Get ready for an episode like no other! In this special Truth or Dare edition, Michael and Andrew flip the script and answer your most-asked social media questions, unfiltered, unexpected, and surprisingly insightful. It’s real talk, real laughs, and real answers from the attorneys you trust. Tune in and see what happens when two disability lawyers put honesty, and each other, to the test. Follow...

EP7 Disability Warriors: The Download. Empowering Communities with FindHelp.org 02.12.2025

In this episode of Disability Warriors , Michael Liner sits down with Dallas Mudd, Senior Director of Partnerships at FindHelp.org,  a platform that’s changing lives across the nation.  Together, they dive into the heart of FindHelp’s mission: connecting people with the local resources they need most,  from food and housing to mental health and disability support. Dallas shares the inspiring origi...

EP6 Disability Warriors: The Download. The government shutdown; what now? 02.11.2025

On this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael and Andrew goes through the consequences of the government shutdown: SS benefits, SNAP, will you still get your check? The new COLA for 2026 and more. Watch the full episode and leave your comments questions for Michael and Andrew. We know navigating the complex world of social security disability can be tough, but with the right disabi...

EP5 Disability Warriors: The Download - HelpHopeLive Empowering Lives Through Fundraising 04.10.2025

In this episode of the Disability Download, Michael Liner speaks with Sunny Mullen, the Director of Outreach for Help Hope Live, an organization dedicated to helping individuals fundraise for their medical expenses.  Sunny shares insights into the mission of Help Hope Live, the importance of community support in fundraising, and the unique approach they take to safeguard clients' benefits whi...

EP4 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes - UPDATE ALERT! What Social Security is not telling you 20.09.2025

If you have been wondering what Social Security is not telling you, this is the time to find out. Michael and Andrew talk about the silent part on the lates updates from Social Security. Are you getting the full information? real numbers? Is your personal information safe? You don't want to miss this episode on the record! If you're not sure if you qualify for benefits it will take you 2...

EP3 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes - The Big Beautiful Bill 03.08.2025

Michael and Andrew are back and they're coming strong.  On this episode they break down how the Big Beautiful Bill (The triple B) will affect your benefits.  The good, the bad and the ugly, they talk about what you need to know: how it  will change you benefits and what you can expect.  🎥 If you want to be part of this movement, watch the full video, share it, and give it a like in all our p...

EP2 Disability Warriors: The download - Wes Hamilton, Disabled But Not Really 05.07.2025

Michael sits down with Wes Hamilton; world traveler, model, survivor, speaker, and explorer. Wes is a dynamic global speaker and entrepreneur, and a powerful voice in the disability community. After a tragic accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, he was determined to transform his life and set an inspiring example for his daughter. His journey of healing led him to a new purpose: to empo...

EP1 Disability Warriors: The Download - Fathers Who Move Mountains - The Wampler Family 06.06.2025

In honor of Father’s Day, we want to shine a light on fathers living with disabilities who move mountains for their children. We’re speaking with Steve Wampler; a man who has accomplished incredible things far beyond his disability. He shares the powerful lessons he’s learned as a father with cerebral palsy and the legacy he hopes to leave for his children. Steve also tells us about The Wampler Fo...

Updates to Social Security, future predictions for disability benefits, and more! | Bonus Bytes 20.03.2025

Tune in to the NEW episode of Bonus Bytes with Michael Liner and Andrew November. Listen in to hear these expert attorney's insights on current and upcoming SSA policy changes and rules. Looking to get help with your disability claim? Go to www.linerlegal.com for a FREE consultation!

How Social Security Works | A conversation with SSA expert, Alex Lawson | The Triple D Podcast 25.02.2025

Tune in to this new episode of The Triple D Podcast with Michael Liner. We are super happy to have Alex Lawson, owner of socialsecurityworks.org, come on to the podcast to discuss all of the intricacies of Social Security, both historically and currently.  Have any questions? Drop them in the comments below. Looking for help with your SSDI, LTD, or SSI claim? Go to www.linerlegal.com for a FREE co...

What does the 2024 election mean for SSDI, Upcoming SSA changes & more! 19.02.2025

Tune in to this new episode of Bonus Bytes, where expert disability attorneys, Michael Liner and Andrew November, discuss upcoming changes to SSA, SSDI, and future predictions for Social Security in 2025 Looking for support with your disability claim? Go to www.linerlegal.com #ssdi #socialsecurity #ssd #ltd

SSDI Attorney sits down with former ALJ Judge! | Exclusive interview with Judge Waldman 19.02.2025

We are proud to present you with what we believe is one of the most IMPORTANT conversations in the SSDI / SSA world.  Tune in to this new episode of the Triple D Podcast to listen to an EXCLUSIVE interview with retired ALJ judge Ronald Waldman. Listen in to hear his tips for clients, groundbreaking news on the secrets behind the ALJ approval process, and more! Looking for help with your disability...

The Triple D Podcast | Episode #39 | Lou Brossard & The Epilepsy Association 07.11.2024

Tune in to this NEW episode of The Triple D Podcast!  For this episode, we are so happy to have been able to chat with Lou Brossard, an epilepsy advocate in Ohio, who has dedicated his life to fighting for epilepsy awareness.  If you are interested in Lou's advocacy, or want to help make a change, go to https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/honoring-life-brenna and view the bill here, https://www....

New Changes in Social Security, SSA Backlogs Reach More than One Million Cases, and How to Deal with Employer LTD Rules! Bonus Bytes #17 12.09.2024

Tune in to this NEW episode of Bonus Bytes with disability attorneys, Michael Liner and Andrew November. Listen in as the two discuss new SSA changes, the recent data involving the growing amount of backlog cases, and LTD rules and regulations that can affect you. If you have a question you want answered by our team of expert attorneys, go to www.linerlegal.com/questions

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