Adam Sultan

Friends With Deficits

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"Things work out until they don't." Ain't life a bitch? Maybe we should celebrate it nonetheless. Friends With Deficits is a fun, honest, and sometimes brutal exploration into the human condition, often over drinks. Host Adam Sultan talks with old friends and friends-to-be who are dealing with unusual, rare, or strange predicaments that bring life into focus. After all, we're all gonna die--would you like that with a twist?

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Adam Sultan

Episodes

What Would A Wizard Do? A Conversation With Devin Person 28.06.2021 58:09

Sometimes in the midst of life's challenges, we need to have a talk with our inner child--but how often do we talk to our future adult, especially if it happens to be a wizard? Devin Person, host of This Podcast is a Ritual, explores his own journey from writer/performer to man of magic, (aka wizard), and the odd condition (pigmented villonodular synovitis) that helped him get there. Support thi...

Podcasts - Don't Even Start! 23.04.2021 19:24

What is a podcast? Does it bite when provoked? Can children under 5 take it with meals? Will your podcast and the sun disappearing change the world forever? These and other questions will be asked by your substitute host, Buzz Moran. Sensitive listeners are advised to pull up a warm blanket and a mug of cocoa and talk about their feelings with someone... Topics include: -Growing your audienc...

"Five Years" - Shelby Sunflower and Traumatic Brain Injury, Pt. 2 19.02.2021 35:32

Shelby Sunflower is an artist, ASL interpreter, and practitioner or Aerial Circus Arts. This is part two of her experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We discuss other injuries, loss, survivor's guilt, and how to cope with it all. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

"Five Years" - Shelby Sunflower and Traumatic Brain Injury, Pt. 1 21.01.2021 38:36

Shelby Sunflower is an artist, avid reader, and plant nerd based in Austin, Texas. Working as both an ASL Interpreter and business owner (specializing in performance interpreting), in her downtime she enjoys spending time with her little herd of cute rescue pets and practicing Aerial Circus Arts. This is part one of her story of living life with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Support the show:...

"Gattara con Chitarra" – Giulia Millanta on Cats, Comas, and Creativity 03.12.2020 45:47

Italian-born, Austin singer-songwriter Giulia Millanta discusses her myriad activities during Covid, and her far-ranging history, from doctor to full-time musician. We attempt to discover what her deficits are, and if she's even heard of this podcast. www.giuliamillanta.com www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

Alejandra Spector - Pain, Power, and Political Activism 14.10.2020 30:22

Alejandra Spector is an activist, social worker, host of the Latinx Mental Health Podcast, and all-around badass. In this episode, we discuss her diverse undertakings around immigration, political asylum, and corruption, as well as her personal journey through chronic pain, auto-immune disease, and sobriety. https://www.latinxmhpodcast.com/ www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

COVID CONVOS – The Coronavirus 19 Interviews 04.05.2020 51:20

Interviews with a few people who experienced COVID-19 firsthand and were able to discuss it. Support the show: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits Sign up for our newsletter: www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com Stay Safe!

SEASON FINALE! Allyson Lipkin and TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) 25.03.2020 53:53

Are you one of the gazillion sufferers of chronic back pain or other ailments that came from nowhere and seem to be going nowhere? This episode is for YOU! Texas musician and artist Allyson Lipkin shares her challenges with TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) along with host Adam Sultan and coach Laura Heidrich from the Pain Cure Clinic. More about Allyson: www.dddagger.com Pain Cure Clinic: www.pai...

Life With A Twist – Kate Howard and Dystonia 03.02.2020 40:05

Dystonia is a neuromuscular movement disorder, and Kate Howard is a unique and enchanting Austin songwriter with a wealth of first-hand information about the condition. In this episode, we chat about Kate's journey with dystonia and how she's getting the best of it. https://katehowardmusic.com/ See Kate at the Sunday Gospel Brunch: https://do512.com/events/weekly/sun/gospel-brunch Support the sh...

Hard to Swallow - Tracey Hayes and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia 23.12.2019 37:25

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia is a rare disorder that causes severe pain in the throat, tongue, and head. Our guest Tracey Hayes is here to explain, as she describes her journey battling this beast of a disease. We discuss Tracey's history with Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, her symptoms, and search for a cure. Bonus: We make a brief call to Dr. Mark Linskey, a prominent neurosurgeon in California, to t...

NaPodMoPo #30 - The Final Episode! (What Was THAT About?) 01.12.2019 7:54

It's the final (30th) episode of National Podcast Post Month! What happened this month? Well, you can go back and listen to 29 episodes in a row, OR--let us help you with a glorious medley of excerpts. Thanks for listening! www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits.com www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #29 - Theme From Friends With Deficits 29.11.2019 5:31

It's National Podcast Post Month! What's in a musical theme? Host and composer Adam Sultan deconstructs the theme from the show and plays a bunch of variations. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #28 - Happy Thanksgiving Live From Turkey Trot! 28.11.2019 6:36

It's National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo)! Today is Thanksgiving, and your host runs the Turkey Trot in Austin, Texas, with his friend Christian Mitchell. Christian works at Caritas, an organization that offers support to the homeless population in Austin, for which the race benefits. https://www.caritasofaustin.org/ www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #27 - RSVP NOW! 27.11.2019 5:25

It's National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). Today we invite you to COMMENT in the COMMENTS, be it www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com, Instagram (Friends With Deficits), Facebook, or wherever you find a place to COMMENT on Friends With Deficits. No request other than you say hello and let us know you're out there! RSVP NOW!

NaPodPoMo #26 - Party Noises with Friends (with Deficits) 27.11.2019 8:42

It's National Podcast Post Month - 30 episodes in 30 days! Today we listen in to a party the host had for friends and former guests of the show. Get an inside glimpse into the exciting social life of Friends With Deficits. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #25 - No Name and No Idea - A Couple of Unique Humans 25.11.2019 8:14

It's National Podcast Post Month! 30 episodes in 30 days. Today we visit with a couple of unusual humans with small features and big minds and discuss names, ideas, and what it is to be an adult--or not. www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

NaPodPoMo #24 - Live From Sound Check 24.11.2019 4:31

It's National Podcast Post Month - 30 podcasts in 30 days! Today your host broadcasts from onstage at The Highball in Austin, TX, during a soundcheck for Graham Reynolds' country and western big band - or at least pretends to. www.grahamreynolds.com www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #23 - Jennifer Navarrete: The Creator of NaPodPoMo! 24.11.2019 27:28

It's National Podcast Post Month - or NaPodPoMo - and today we speak with the creator of this wild 30-day podcast challenge, Jennifer Navarrete. In this episode, we discuss tips, origin stories, challenges, and other fun topics for the obsessive podcaster and their fans! www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #22 - Journal Entry From When I Was 22 23.11.2019 7:30

It's National Podcast Post Month! In this 22nd episode, your friendly host Adam Sultan recalls his youth and shares a journal entry from that time. Yikes. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficits.com

NaPodPoMo #21 - Adult Dictionary 21.11.2019 7:02

It's National Podcast Post Month! This is episode #21, and it's for Adults Only, who would like to learn new words and phrases. Created and performed by Buzz Moran. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com IG: Friends With Deficits

NaPodPoMo #20 - Take Two 20.11.2019 5:47

This month we're offering a podcast post every day for National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo), whatever that is. Today we offer some speaking tips for podcasters. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com IG: Friends With Deficits

NaPodPoMo #19 - Thank You Patrons! 19.11.2019 5:37

It's National Podcast Post Month - a post a day for the month of November. And it couldn't be possible without the generous support from our patrons at www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits . We'll keep it up, thanks to YOU! www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #18 - An Outtake With Leila Henley 18.11.2019 7:42

November is National Podcast Post Month, and this is the 18th episode for the month! Do you remember Livin' Large - Leila Henley and Gigantism, way back when we were a fledgling podcast? Here's an extra bit from that episode that will surely whet your appetite. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #17 - Writer's Block--NOOOO! 17.11.2019 6:56

It's National Podcast Post Month! Host Adam Sultan is getting tired of this NaPodPoMo business. In fact, he's run out of ideas. In this fascinating episode, we--oh, just read the darn title. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits IG: Friends With Deficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #16 - A Conversation With Mike Saenz 16.11.2019 12:09

It's National Podcast Post Month - a post every day for 30 days! Today's guest is editor/filmmaker/musician/pal Mike Saenz. We chatted over tacos at Radio Coffee and Beer in Austin, TX. We discuss many important things, like the careers of former game show hosts, and ask pressing questions such as "Can clubs get arrested?" and "Why do you hurt people?" www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www/frien...