Hearing Things with Julie and Brad

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...

Brad relays info from a couple of articles that digs into the link between hearing loss and dementia.  Here are the articles:  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/what-know-about-link-between-hearing-loss-and-dementia   and   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39081997/     Like what we’re doing?   Look at our other stuff: https://dttproductions.com/   Buy something from our Merch Store, https://...

In this episode, Julie shows how much speech therapy has changed over the years.  Here’s the blog post on speech therapy that Julie mentioned: https://dttproductions.com/2026/04/01/speech-therapy/   Like what we’re doing?  Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com    or support us via Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/cw/DowntheTubesProductions   You can email us a...

To kick off Mental Health Awareness month, we talk a bit about the toll hearing loss takes on our mental health.  Here are the articles Brad used: https://www.tobias-battite.com/blog/hearing-loss-and-mental-health/ https://www.hearingloss.org/the-most-difficult-time-of-the-year/   https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss      Like what we’re d...

In this episode, we sit down with Brad’s mom, Cheri. She shares some of the things she did to help our quiet co-founder as well as gives some advice for parents of kids with hearing loss.  Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com   or support us via Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/cw/DowntheTubesProductions   Thanks to The Other Kevin Smit...

Since audiologists are busy, here’s a list of questions to best use the limited time you have. If you have any comments you’d like to share privately, please email us at hello@dttproductions.com Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store, https://dttproductions.myspreadshop.com or support us via Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/cw/DowntheTubesProductions Thanks to The Other Kevin Sm...

We talk about sounds we love, which may be something you’d not expect hard of hearing people have. Last week Julie went on one of her patented rants, this week she gets stuck in a giggle loop!  Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store or support us  via Patreon Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith for the logo designs!  Here’s our website: https://dttproductions.com   Here’s the unboxi...

Julie rant alert!  We talk about the foible of saying “I’m sorry” when we disclose our hearing loss and Julie had…feelings.    Like what we’re doing? Buy something from our Merch Store or support us  via Patreon Thanks to The Other Kevin Smith for the logo designs!  Here’s our website: https://dttproductions.com   Here’s the unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PyLH3HLRY     Book Recs...

In this episode, we talk with Julie’s Aunty about what it was like to get hearing aids much later in life.  Here’s the pic of Julie’s battery package adventure: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5tk9AWr5QiopwRcB9   We have a patreon! If you like what you see, buy us a monthly beer! https://bit.ly/dttproductions   Not book recs, karaoke Song! Aunty: for herself- New York, New York  For Julie- I Did It My W...

In one of our more serious episodes, we talk about how hearing loss is an exhausting struggle  and we’ll never get a break from that struggle.   Book Recs! Julie- Look My in the Eye by John Elder Robison https://bookshop.org/p/books/look-me-in-the-eye-my-life-with-asperger-s-john-elder-robison/be82912941b6f7a8?ean=9780307396181&next=t   Brad- Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter https://www.amaz...

In this episode, we talk about the challenges things like the washer and the oven timer pose for us.  We want to branch out into the real world, so if you want us to come start the hearing loss conversation at your workplace, email us at hello@dttproductions.com    We have a Patreon! If you like what you see, buy us a monthly beer! https://bit.ly/dttproductions   Book Recs!   Julie: Circle of Frie...

In February, we watched four DHH movies and reviewed them based on our hearing loss experiences. We had lots to say. You can read them here: https://dttproductions.com/category/movies/   In this episode we talk about overall DHH representation in movies. Here’s the direct link to We Hear You: https://youtu.be/xed9FhxpUEM?si=O6TaACy0BpeN9H-b   Want to branch out into the real world, so if you want...

In this episode we chat with Shannon Tyree, the Vice President of the HLAA West Valley Chapter in Arizona. Brad met her at the HLAA National Convention when he just had to say hello to her hearing dog, Riley!  Here’s Riley’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/goldengirlriley/   And here are the different service dog training organizations she mentioned: The Global Alliance of Speech to Text Capt...

Last week we spoke to extroverts. In this episode, Brad gives the hard of hearing introverts out there some tips for speaking up for your needs!   Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@dttproductions.com We now have a patreon! If you like what you see, buy us a monthly beer! https://bit.ly/dttproductions Book Recs! Julie: Theater Kid by Jeffrey Seller   https://bookshop.org/p/books/theater-...

Different advocacy tactics work for different people. In this episode, Julie gives the hard of hearing extroverts out there some tips for speaking up for your needs! Here the link to The Limping Chicken: https://limpingchicken.com/   Tricia’s Episode:   https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17s44sURuP/ or  https://youtu.be/r1HXEzBPJLY?si=NFa74RYIJ2RabvVs   We now have a patreon! If you like what you se...

In this episode we sit down with our good friend and fellow hearing loss advocate, Jonathan Ozek.   Here’s the link to his foundation’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hear-you-rise-foundation/posts/?feedView=all   Here’s the Instagram pages:  Listen Jonathan:  https://www.instagram.com/listenjonathan/   Hear You Rise: https://www.instagram.com/hearyourisefoundation/   And Jonathan...

In this episode, Brad goes over an incomplete list of “cures” for Deafness. The list is from the book Through Deaf Eyes They’re horrifying.  Book Recs! Julie:  Under the Same Stars by Liba Bray https://bookshop.org/p/books/under-the-same-stars-a-good-morning-america-book-club-pick-libba-bray/287571d096375f6c?ean=9780374388942&next=t     Brad:  Brotopia by Emily Chang https://bookshop.org/p/boo...

In this episode we go over the many challenges people with hearing loss face when talking with kids.  Book Recs! Julie: Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs https://bookshop.org/p/books/baldwin-a-love-story-nicholas-boggs/827b36b09ddf12f0?ean=9780374178710&next=t     Brad: The Oldest Student by Rita Lorrain Hubbard  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-...