Sports, Identity and the Disability Blue

We sit down with Matt Ison. He is a friend and a frequent visitor to Disney World in Orlando. We discuss how to navigate a Disney World vacation. We discuss on property resorts, transportation, scooters, changing to the Disability Access Services Pass, and general strategies to navigate the parks with a physical disability. If you or a family member has a disability and are planning a trip to Disn...

In Today's episode we sit down Haether Bailey and Dr. Kristin Beizo about the Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus in Richmond Virginia! This is a cool conversation! If you are interested in getting involved with Host of Sparrows of Aerial Circus please check them out: Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus

In this episode we sit down with Ava Jacobs, and we have a cool conversation about her experience as a ballroom dancer. We also have an important conversation about how she deals with her anxiety. This was a good conversation.

We talk with Robb Taylor the Athletic Director for the Adaptive Athletic program at Auburn University. He is also the Head Coach of the 2026 National Champion Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team! This is a cool conversation.

In Today's episode we sit down with Bob Molinatti for Detours. In this episode we talk about quad rugby and college wheelchair basketball. This is a cool conversation!

In this episode we chat with Ryan Hynes the head coach of the University of Alabama Women's Wheelchair Basketball team! Coach Hines discusses his team National Championship win, and how he built a dynasty! We also discuss his role as coach with the US National Team,

In this episode we sit down with Hunter Leemon the CEO of Sportable. We talk about his commitment to use sports to empower people in Richmond Virginia.. we also preview an exciting event between these able-bodied rugby team at the university of Richmond and the quad rugby team at Sportable.

This is a very fun episode for me, my daughter Lilly and I sit down with author Wendelin Van Draanen to talk about her young adult novel, The Running Dream. This is Lilly's favorite book, and she and I have a great conversation with Wendelin about the themes of her novel. This was a fun conversation! Here is the link to the Author's Website: Wendelin Van Draanen - Home Please visit and checkout he...

It is an Iron Bowl final in college Wheelchair Basketball! In this episode I sit down with Todd Hedtke and Todd Petit and we talk about the National tournament In Arizona! This is a cool conversation! Here is the link to the Live Stream of Championship Saturday : National Wheelchair Basketball Association - YouTube

In this episode we chat with the Head Coach Mike Beardsley the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats Wheelchair Basketball Team. We talk about his team headed into the National Tournament this week.

In this Week's episode we sit down with Wright Thompson, and we discuss his Book the Barn about the Killing of Emmett Till. This is a powerful conversation about Race in America.

We sit down with Todd Hedtke to discuss upcoming events for Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities!

In this episode we sit down with Lara Schaeffer. She shares her journey as an advocate, teacher and who is living with Autism. This is a great conevrsation

In this episode we sit down with Indigo Bruehwiler we talked about her decision to play Wheelchair Basketball at the University of Alabama. We also discuss her commitment to bring the sport of Wheelchair Basketball to young people in her community.

Jennifer Mawhinney and I sit down and talk about Run Disney and the Power of Community. This is a powerful conversation

Todd Petit comes on the college wheelchair basketball. We discuss Eastern Washington University's decision to end the basketball program, media coverage, and where teams stand heading into the second half of the season.

In this episode I sit down with Marc Miller. This a great conversation about sports, connection, and the power of grace.

In this Episode sit down with Mac Hedtke. We discuss his journey as a person who acquired a disability after a skiing accident. Mac talks about the importance of taking chances, and shares his excitement about committing to play wheelchair basketball at the University of Arizona

In this episode we sit down with Tyler Rowe. Tyler is the Director of the River City Classic. We discuss the River City Classic. A wheelchair basketball tournament that take January 31-February 1. We also discuss the Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival which takes place on January 31. Please check out this episode!

In this episode we Talk with Head Coach David Evjen and Assistant Coach Yunus Butt. The provide their perspective about Eastern Washington University's Decision to end its Wheelchair basketball program. This is a powerful Raw and Honest Conversation. I appreciate them sharing their perspective. The program may end, but their legacy does not.

In This episode I talk with Shawn Dunaway. We talk about the power of Sports and growing up with Cerebral Palsy. This is a coll conversation

In this episode we speak to Kristin Retherford, about her brother Frank Kurtz. Frank  Passed away in 2023 after losing his second battle with cancer. Frank was born with Cerebral Palsy. Kristin shares what it was like to have Frank nas a brother, and his profound legacy. This is powerful conversation about disability, sports, faith and showing up for others. 

In this episode we sit down with Bob Molinatti, and we discuss the sport of Wheelchair Tennis! We explore what lessons others adaptive sports can learn from the success of wheelchair Tennis. This is a cool conversation. Detours - YouTube    

In this episode we sit down with Jessica Wynne The head coach for University of Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Program. This is a great Conversation!

In this episode we sit down with Mike Beardsley the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats Wheelchair Basketball Team! We talk about what it was like to hoist the national championship last year! We also discuss this year's team. This is a cool conversation!