John Hoppin
What's The Matter With Me? Podcast
Hey everybody my name is John, I’m 46, disabled wheelchair user, husband, parent, community radio DJ, small business owner, podcaster with multiple sclerosis and trigeminal neuralgia. I made the What’s The Matter With Me? podcast to share what I’m going through.
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Jun 3, 2026
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Episodes
Arte Povera 30.01.2024 24:25
In “Arte Povera,” Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham hits the skatepark in his WCMX wheelchair, we learn how to pronounce ‘arte povera’ and MS plays third wheel. Shout out Shout out to Jersey Girl who wrote in to let me know she was a diggin’ on the new theme song @aaronwheelz WCMX GETTIN’ RAD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEXsDdhgX-s Aaron “Wheelz&...
Ancient Cattle Herders 23.01.2024 26:36
In “Ancient Cattle Herders,” scientists solve a genetic mystery about multiple sclerosis, Christina Applegate goes on the Emmys, and we read about how acceptance is key. Caused by people with horses Surely a big deal with far-reaching implications Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread 10th January 2024, 08:09 PSTShare By Philippa Roxby Health reporter An international team of...
New Pie Cutter 16.01.2024 31:58
Welcome to the Season 8 Premiere, “New Pie Cutter” In this episode, “New Pie Cutter” which is a kind of smorgasbord episode, we celebrate the new year, the new season, the new theme song. People get ready, the new episode is here and ready for liftoff. Shout outs s Shout out to the sandman Contact me on the contact form to get a shout out Maybe the best shout out you’...
Can You Eat Blood? 06.12.2023 42:44
Welcome to “Can You Eat Blood?” the first episode after a break for a few weeks. I had trigeminal neuralgia face pain, so I took a a couple of weeks off. I think AI would say that these are bunch of unrelated thoughts. Shout-outs Shout out to the poet Joe Imwalle who called me to thank me for sending a link to his linktree while at the same time insinuating (correctly or not) that almo...
God Of Thunder 07.11.2023 34:02
Welcome to What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast Season 7. Episode 31, “God Of Thunder” The provided text seems to be a collection of various unrelated topics and updates, including shoutouts, a fundraiser for KFJC, an art acquisition by SFMOMA, the outcome of a baseball game, discussions about tucking in a t-shirt, an exploration of self-sufficiency, cooking, and conversations abou...
What Is Really Going On 21.10.2023
In “What’s Really Going On”, John discusses the challenges he’s been facing with his children, particularly their lack of cooperation He shares the stress and difficulty he experiences in trying to handle this situation, about the frustration of dealing with his son’s behavior and the impact it has on their daily routines. He expresses his hope for a resolution and me...
Multifaceted Discourse 12.10.2023 32:24
In “Multifaceted Discourse” John discusses various topics and gives shout-outs. Here’s a summary of the episode: The humorous and diverse “Multifaceted Discourse” delves into a smorgasbord of subjects, with the usual touch of self-deprecating charm. Being a jazz vocalist is a real thing We saw Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter at Yoshi’s , where they always have...
A Range Of Subjects 03.10.2023 29:57
A Range Of Subjects We’re paid through the year In this podcast episode, John shares personal anecdotes, music interests, and his challenges due to multiple sclerosis. He discusses social experiences, urban planning, wheelchair tennis, and efforts to improve mobility. The episode offers insights into his life and diverse interests. My wife reminded me of the time I got nervous with her family and...
Stream Of Consciousness Narrative 05.09.2023 31:28
Potty Mouth DJ Delving deeper into what AI says I already do, I present to you, “Stream Of Consciousness Narrative.” The “What’s The Matter With Me?” podcast is a stream-of-consciousness narrative where the host, John, shares updates and thoughts on various topics that are currently on his mind. In this episode, John talks about a range of subjects, including his rece...
Last day of summer at the Jelly Belly factory 23.08.2023 39:02
Welcome to “Last day of summer at the Jelly Belly factory” on What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast. I asked my artificial intelligence tool what this episode was about, and it summarized it thusly: The main idea of this episode is a stream of consciousness narrative where you share updates on various topics, including your experiences visiting a Jelly Belly factory, your interest i...
Iron Curtain 14.08.2023 31:15
Welcome to “Iron Curtain,” a trip behind the enemy lines of the mind, contrasting the styles of my current dentist, The Cat, with my last dentist, The Iron Curtain. Peel back the layers of flayed gum tissue and see! To give you a hand, I asked artificial intelligence to find the funniest part: It’s challenging to pinpoint a single “funniest” part, as humor is often su...
Security Shirt 07.08.2023 29:06
Video podcasting In “Security Shirt,” I’m experimenting with creating a video version of this podcast. With video, it’s proof. I’m going to focus on trying to make movies, then seeing if I can integrate them into the podcast Shout outs Shout outs to Wylie Shout outs to the Sandman who wrote Jack Tar & I about a live Buddy Guy concert on TV yesterday Reframing Thin...
Trying to make this work 01.08.2023 1:52
Video Podcast Experiment https://youtu.be/PBS98l7BzOo I guess I’m just trying to make this work yo! I made a video podcast of the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast. This isn’t a full episode of my podcast, rather a test to see how it works. I have wanted to do this for a while and I just figured it out here and now. I think I’ll keep at this, so stay tuned.
Hit My Head On The Bed 27.07.2023 29:13
Welcome to “Hit My Head On The Bed”, an episode unlike any other about unwelcome interactions with a solid bedframe, children’s birthdays, and walking the beat. PLUS a new theme song candidate faster than any others. Frame Very Solid I fell and hit my head on the wood bedframe Child’s Birthday It’s my sons birthday tomorrow On the weekend, he is going with a few friends to see th...
New Van 21.07.2023 27:45
Welcome to “New Van” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast In this episode, I get a new van that accommodates a chair lift, host a friend from out of town, and start to plan the heavy metal concert at my burial. News Smash News flash news smash breaking news update chyron Hoppin Hot Sauce is for sale on Amazon Shout outs Sand Man’s idea Shout out to Rocky and the Sand M...
Chew On That 14.07.2023 27:53
Welcome to “Chew On That”, an episode about new music, barbecues, and the cultural differences between cafes and diners Best Sauce Check it out: Hoppin Hot Sauce is on Amazon News flash: It’s the best sauce In the world SHOP Big Up Listener Shoutouts to Rocky Shout outs to the people who listen to every episode Boom Roasted We needed to order another Filter for the ice Maker and...
Air Time 29.06.2023 28:23
Welcome to “Air Time” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast Across the street they had that place with Coffee & Tea, remember that? It was coffee with a black tea bag in it. Best Sauce In The World Shout outs to the best sauce in the world Hoppin Hot Sauce is a movement you need to get in tune with Stay For The Selfies Surf it on over to Subscribe page and never miss an episode Makes...
You’re Just Jealous 16.06.2023 29:56
Welcome to “You’re Just Jealous” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast My glasses, my walking stick, my car, my phone: everything is breaking down. My buddy’s offhand comment takes me back to a time when my defense was, “You’re just jealous!” AI Is For The Birds Shout out to Ashika who lol’d with me at how lame AI is, thanks for tuning in Sandman and/or Uncl...
Disability and Obscenity 02.06.2023 28:43
Welcome to “Disability and Obscenity” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast Is disability obscene? Coverage of Michael J. Fox and Sen. Dianne Feinstein has me examining implicit connections between disability and obscenity. People with advanced degrees can stomach the summary Shout outs to Doctor Kathryn- she appreciates the summaries because they’re quick to read Because she’s a d...
Five Nights of Sweating 26.05.2023 32:38
Welcome to “Five Nights of Sweating” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast A fever that doesn’t seem to want to go away; new music around the house; some terrible food. Maybe we can make the time pass quicker if we go to a grind core festival. Is not wanted I’ve got a fever that kept coming back Word What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast is sponsored by Hoppin Hot Sauce —...
Burnin’ 19.05.2023 18:28
Welcome to “Burnin’” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast In this episode, I’m still recovering from my last rhizotomy procedure, managing to get to get new footwear, and get out to a show in my wheelchair Burn Victim Chemical Burns melt your flesh. I have 5 Burns about as big as a dime each. I am using Medihoney, and I was initially confused by the name They Look Like Sneake...
Rolling Around The TL 11.05.2023 21:54
Welcome to “Rolling Around The TL” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast Lots of people use wheelchairs in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, a pretty rough area between Union Square and Civic Center Shout outs Shout outs to rocky she’s listened to every episode Shout outs to the people listening through the past episodes Send me a n email via the contact form and I will giv...
Poop Burrito 28.04.2023 25:49
Welcome to “Poop Burrito” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast The tortilla is fine. Maybe you can save the lettuce. In a poop burrito, you have to go through the layers. My trigeminal neuralgia pain came back and so this episode is a bit like a poop burrito. I was in the hospital last weekend, and they changed up my medications to get me out of pain. A couple of days ago I saw the surge...
A Pint Is A Pound 13.04.2023 29:19
Welcome to “A Pint Is A Pound” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast Saying A pint is a pound the world around Kids Are Gaslighting Me What my car smells like My kids say I smell like poisonous chemicals They say my car smells like vomit They are the only people to vomit in my car, and I used cleaner to clean it up, so this is gaslighting and I should threaten them with cancellation Know...
Multiplex and Talent Show 21.03.2023 27:05
Welcome to “Multiplex and Talent Show” on the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast This week, I used my wheelchair to go to the multiplex in Dublin and the talent show in the auditorium at my children’s elementary school. The movie we saw was “ Inside ” with Willem Dafoe and the elementary school talent show had a few truly bizarre, fun memorable moments.. Using my wheelchair made...
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