Limping On Cloud 9: Recent Episodes
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This podcast chronicles how my roommate and I popped off to New York City to see the Walden Woods Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden, during mid-terms of our senior year […]
Today we chronicle a memorable time in 1999, when I lunched with and befriended an Original Gangster. I’ve also attached the “official trailer” from Steve Anderson’s film, “South Central.” Steve passed […]
This podcast chronicles Hammad’s journey to the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Recorded at the Cannes Film Festival itself, the podcast features a guest appearance from Hammad’s sister […]
Inspirational Bucket List moments at The Cannes Film Festival. I’ve also attached a video of the the best “red carpet” moments from the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Today’s podcast discusses the importance of hanging on to some of your childhood dreams, regardless of outlandish they may seem. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Here’s how finding a beanie at recess in kindergarten created my life’s path. Thank you kindly forfending me your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad got to know a terminally-ill boy who was sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Hear how a blind date at the Final Four led to a memorable road trip. Below is the concert we attended in Las Vegas on Friday, April 5, 2002. It was […]
March Madness moments from Paris, France, en route to the Final Four. This is the very moment Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Basketball National Championship (look at the confetti in the […]
Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson.
Today’s podcast is about how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with playing sports with their disabilities. Here are some inspirational videos about disabled persons playing sports. As always, thank you for lending […]
Today’s episode chronicles how Hammad unexpectedly befriended Oscar-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater. Here are some of the most iconic film clips from Richard Linklater’s films. As always, we thank you for lending […]
This podcast chronicles how I tried out for “The Love Connection,” TV show. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes and ears. Here’s a great video clip from […]
On this Valentines Day, I wanted to share my first internet date, which occurred in March, 1997. Thank You for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a great “first date” […]
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s experience living through the 1994 Earthquake in Northridge, CA (Los Angeles). As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s frigid but fun trip to Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota. Here are some of our favorite moments from Super Bowl 52. As always, we thank you for […]
This podcast shares how an app called “Magic,” helped Hammad get access to one of the most amazing concerts he’s ever seen. Here are a few clips from the weekend. As […]
Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to explore the beginnings of the Beatles.
“Road Trip to Wichita” explores the need for all of us to do something out-of-the-box every now and again. Here are videos from “The Firm,” as well as some audio from […]
Today’s story chronicles Hammad’s 1992 Las Vegas rendezvous with The Beach Boys, John Stamos, and a hearse…All fun. All true! Here are a few pictures from our trip. As always, we thank […]
Welcome to the last Flashback Friday of 2019! Today’s podcast looks back at Hammad’s most memorable New Year’s Eve – Yes it was even more magical than experiencing Y2K in Austin […]
Welcome to Flashback Friday – Holiday edition. With the craziness that the holiday season brings us, we thought we’d look back at how Hammad found balance (literally speaking). We hope you […]
Happy Flashback Friday. It’s Friday the 13th again, and since last time we shared something deeply positive, today we’ll take a look back at a deeply unfortunate life lesson. As always, we […]
Welcome to Flashback Fridays. Today we look back at the scariest day of Hammad;’s life, which triggered the end of his childhood innocence. As always, we thank you for lending us […]
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! We hope you enjoyed yesterday with your family and friends. Today we look back at Hammad’s hurdles – especially difficult for a short guy! We thank you for […]
Happy Flashback Friday. Today we take a look back at one of the moments that changed Hammad’s life forever. We hope you enjoy it. As always, thank you for lending us […]
Happy Flashback Friday, everyone! Today’s memory is Hammad’s Olympic moment. Everyone has these moments in life, but Hammad’s actually occurred while attending the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Thank you for lending us […]
Happy Flashback Friday. Here’s a quickie on why Hammad Loves Dr. Pepper so much! Thanks for lending us your ears and eyes!
Happy Flashback Friday! Since today is All Saints Day, and yesterday was Halloween, we thought a ghost story would fit nicely for today’s Flashback Friday. As Always, we thank you for […]
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Flashback Fridays! Today’s podcast talks about the magical journey associated with befriending your icons. Thanks again for lending us your ears and eyes!
Welcome to Flashback Fridays. Meeting Julian Lennon was a practice in visualization and believing dreams can come true. But befriending Julian is pure magic. Here’s the story.
Hi everyone. Welcome to Flashback Fridays. Since we’re currently curating day one of our second annual “Lonely Seal International Film, Screenplay and Music Festival,” at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA […]
Welcome to Flashback Fridays. Here’s a quickie on how I got engaged to the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Welcome to Flashback Fridays! If you ever wondered what it’s like to date with a disability, here’s a quick look into how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with dating when disabled. As […]
Welcome to Flashback Friday! With the 2019-2020 NFL Season in full swing, we wanted to share a few memorable Super Bowl moments with you. As always, we thank yu for lending […]
Hi everyone! Since today is Friday the 13th and is supposed to be unlucky, we thought we would share something deeply positive with you. Today we revisit the moment in Hammad’s […]
This podcast chronicles a White House endorsed, Disney and Verizon financed and Regal Cinemas distributed Public Service Announcement that Hammad directed, wrote and produced on the one-year anniversary of September 11. […]
Here is what Hammad and Jonathan experienced on September 11, 2001. We hope everyone is healthy and happy. Here are some clips remembering 9/11. As always, we are thankful for you […]
Hi everyone! Today’s podcast discusss how Hammad overcame a lifelong fear of skiing and learned how to do it earlier this year. As always, we thank you for lending us your […]
Welcome to season three! We’re back, and we’ll start releasing one to two new podcasts per week for your listening pleasure. Today’s podcast is about “Baptized at Lucky Lube,” the short […]
Seriously. This happened. Listen to how (and why) Hammad got Baptized at a Jiffy Lube. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! Here are some interesting […]
Today we discuss Hammad’s experience with his favorite rivalry; UCLA vs. USC football. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Welcome to the Lonely Seal Film, Screenplay and Music Festival, our soon-to-be-a-not-so-little film festival. We thank you for lending us your ears and yes. […]
Today we discuss Game 3 of the 2018 World World Series; an event Hammad didn’t attend but experienced in a very unique way. As always, we thank you for lending us your […]
Hi everyone! Today’s episide plants the intial seeds of a roadtrip Hammad and Jonathan want to take across the country in 2019! As always, we thank you for lending us your […]
Hammad and Jonathan chronicle unforgettable experiences with teachers, including lifelong scarring from reading comprehension and long division! As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Hey, everybody. Today we revisit one of Hammad’s most fun road trips ever! “Life Experience, a Concert, a Cop, and a 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88” explores the importance of allowing yourself […]
Today’s quickie is about an interesting conversation Hammad had regarding the birth of America. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Since Jonathan and I are planning our trek all across the country, we wanted to revisit some of our podcasts that were focused on road trips. This one, which tells a […]
Today we’re discussing books we love; the ones that shaped us as kids and the ones that guided us as adults. We thank you for lending us your eyes and ears! […]
What started out as a blind date to the NCAA Basketball Final Four in Atlanta, took a most unexpected and breathtaking turn….
Hey everyone! As you may know, Jonathan and I have talked about doing a cross-country road trip in a Porsche, so now we’re starting to put it together. We’re going to […]
Today’s episode mainly focuses on a “culture clash” incident Hammad experienced in his childhood with root beer. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast discusses spending part of my childhood at 7 Eleven. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Hey, everybody. Today’s podcast chronicles the magic on June 30 and also discusses Jonathan’s return to the heavy metal stage. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Here’s a look at one of our favorite podcasts so far….. Yes, it’s true: Dr. Pepper helped to heal my medical condition as a child. I’ve also attached a classic Dr. […]
Today we chronicle a memorable time in 1999, when I lunched with and befriended an Original Gangster. I’ve also attached the “official trailer” from Steve Anderson’s film, “South Central.” Steve passed […]
As we gear up for a slew of new episodes, I wanted to release some of my favorites so far. This episode chronicles how a trip to Guatemala gave me perspective […]
Happy 4th of July, everybody! On this day of our country’s independence, I wanted to share a key moment of my personal independence. During seventh grade, I was challenged with jumping […]
For those of you who just spent one weekend night going on a less than desirable internet date, rest assured that your experience was likely better than my first internet date, which […]
On the day after Hammad’s twin girls just turned seven years old, we wanted to share how he got engaged over Labor Day Weekend, 2006. As always, We thank you for […]
Today’s podcast chronicles my life-changing trip to the Knebworth Festival in England on June 30, 1990, in order to witness one of the greatest concerts in the history of Rock N’ […]
Remember the time I judged the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant? I’ve also attached a short video of Hawaiian Tropic models shooting in Hawaii.
Hear the shocking truth of what was really going on behind the scenes at Tiger’s Records. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
A “Royal Celebration” turns into a Royal Disaster. Here’s the final out of the KC Royals sweeping the NY Yankees in the 1980 American League Championship Series to advance to their […]
This podcast chronicles Hammad”s four years of loitering at Tiger’s Records, a seedy little record store in Overland Park, Kansas in the early 1980s. As always, we thank you for lending us […]
This is how fate, vision, and being kind to strangers creates unique friendships. Here are Walt Hazzard highlights from game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals Here are highlights from […]
Never give up on your wildest dreams, because they just may come true. Attached is Julian Lennon’s “Too Late for Goodbyes” and “Volette” videos.
Nothing helped my self-confidence more growing up than being forced to mow the lawn with one usable side of my body. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Being disabled isn’t a crime! See how a piece of gum reinforces ethics. I’ve also attached a cool video on how bubble gum is made.
Today I wanted to share an how swimming taught me a lot more of my life than the actual act of swimming. As always, we thank you for lending us your […]
Today we’re discussing the importance of finding balance, by discussing how Hammad found his. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes.
Today we chronicle Hammad’s unexpected experience at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, and we discover a quick lesson from his father’s childhood. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears […]
Today’s podcast discusses five things to do when somebody says “yes,” to your dream. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today Hammad shares a tale of adversity, paper, and scissors, during a summer vacation to Pakistan in 1984. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today we look at 6 things to do when your dream is dead. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to find his epicenter of creativity through exploring the beginnings of the Beatles.
Today we discuss three things you can do before next Tuesday, in order to get your dreams thrusting forward. As Always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! […]
Today’s podcast discusses a recent incident when Hammad’s child was called a “fucking terrorist,” during a family visit to the Statue of Liberty. Here are some cool videos about the Statue […]
Today we discuss how everyone has at least five key moments in their lives that shape who we are as a person. We thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Welcome to episode 111! Today’s podcast chronicles a few of Hammad’s most memorable fishing experiences. Below are some really cool videos on disabled fishing techniques, as well as some fishing horror […]
Hey everyone. Today’s podcast dives into the importance of having a five-year plan, and why having one will drive you closer to your goals. We’ll also discuss many of our five-year […]
Today’s podcast is about The Lonely Seal Film Festival, a new event Hammad and Jonathan are curing this October. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, […]
Today’s podcast centers around Hammad’s experience with the 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s experience living through the 1994 Earthquake in Northridge, CA (Los Angeles). As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today is April 4, 2018, the 50-year anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thus, in honor of Dr. King, we would like to offer Hammad’s memory of […]
Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad got to know a terminally-ill boy who was sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Today’s podcast discusses the importance of hanging on to some of your childhood dreams, regardless of outlandish they may seem. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and […]
Today we share living through a scary airplane landing. Thanks so much for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PJA1pJEb6I
Hey, friends. Today we learn about Jonathan’s experience as a blind guitar player. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4k76VjGdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k3roW1-Nvo http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-blind-male-musicians.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4MucPjVnMs
Today’s 100th episode shares a few of Hammad’s near-death experiences. We always will be greatly appreciative of having you lend us your ears and eyes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YlBEUOQaJQ
Today’s podcast chronicles when Hammad served on the jury of a rape trial in the summer of 2009. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s road trip from Boston to Georgia, with a virtual stranger/work acquaintance, in the summer of 1987. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast chronicles a strange, yet inspiring incident Hammad experienced a few months ago. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today we discuss how doing the right thing can be financially challenging. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here are a few clips of doing […]
Hey, everyone. Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad was on a film industry panel in Sydney, Australia in 1998, and how a husband and wife filmmaking team risked their livelihood, […]
Today’s podcast shares how life choices change your path instantly. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s recent trip to Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota. Here are some of our favorite moments from Super Bowl 52. As always, we thank you for lending […]
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s journey to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia, but what he experienced had little to do with sports. As always, we thank you for lending us […]
In Honor of Today’s game, Here’s a little insight into Hammad’s trips to the Super Bowl. Here’s at the Super Bowl right now, so look for his newest Super Bowl-centric podcast […]
Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad and his wife Shahina were kidnapped by their cab driver in Italy. Here’s a pic of Shahina, Hammad and their friend Anup on their […]
Hi from a slightly disabled, entirely positive creative entrepreneur. Today is my 50th birthday, so I thought I share a story with you. I barely graduated high school (and I mean […]
That podcast chronicles how Hammad got robbed on a camel ride in Cairo, Egypt in 1989. Here’s some cool info on camel rides and the pyramids in Cairo! As always, we […]
Today’s story chronicles Hammad’s 1992 Las Vegas rendezvous with The Beach Boys, John Stamos, and a hearse. Here are a few pictures from our trip. As always, we thank you for lending […]
Hammad experiences an unexpected outcome when visiting his high school as an adult. Thank you kindly for lending us your ears and eyes!
Today’s episode focuses on a new TV series that Hammad Zaidi created. Both Hammad and Jonathan serve as producers. Here are a few clips from our promo. Our Facebook Page has […]
Happy New Year, everyone. Welcome to 2018! Today is our one-year anniversary of this podcast. Thank You So Much for listening. In honor of our first year together, Jonathan and I […]
Today’s podcast shares Hammad’s favorite Christmas gift of all time. Here’s the video of Kobe Bryant’s Jersey Retirement Ceremony on December 18, 2017. As always, we thank you for lending us […]
Today’s podcast is about a unique dinner Hammad experienced during the 2008 Berlin Film Festival and the car crash that followed. Here is the Oscar-nominated short film, “Little Terrorist.” As always, […]
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s most unusual visit to a massage parlor. Here’s a little insight on how the city of Austin embraces “Keep Austin Weird.” As always, we thank you for […]
Today’s podcast chronicles Jonathan’s mission trip to Buff Bay, Jamaica. Here’s a wonderful version of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry.” We’ve also attached a few videos from Buff Bay, Jamaica. As […]
Today’s episode shares Thanksgiving moments. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s some shots of the “Plaza Lighting Ceremony” in Kansas City. And here’s more […]
Today’s episode chronicles how Hammad unexpectedly befriending Oscar-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater. Here are some of the most iconic film clips from Richard Linklater’s films. As always, we thank you for lending […]
Here’s a bit of insight into the soundtrack of our lives. Here are some of the songs that defined key moments of our lives.
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s love-hate relationship with video games. Here are some of our most memorable retro video games. Thanks again for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYXVtQYzOxg
Today’s podcast is about how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with playing sports with their disabilities. Here are some inspirational videos about disabled persons playing sports. As always, thank you for lending […]
Today’s podcast is centered around embracing life experience and never giving up, no matter how the outlook may seem. Here is the Justin Turner walk-off home run in Game 2 of […]
This edition discusses misunderstandings that Hammad and Jonathan have been wrangled into throughout the years. Here are some videos. We thank you for lending us your eyes!
This podcast shares how an app called “Magic,” helped Hammad get access to one of the most amazing concerts he’s ever seen. Here are a few clips from the weekend. As […]
This episode chronicles some of Hammad and Jonathan’s most memorable celebrity rendezvous. Here are some cool videos from the people we met in unique ways. As always, thank you for lending […]
This podcast chronicles Hammad’s recent trip to St. Louis to attend a Pakistani Wedding. Here’s an example of a wonderfully over-the-top Pakistani wedding. Here are a few clips from the City […]
Here’s a look inside to how John and I go through the writing process. Here are some truths about writers. As always, I thank you for lending me your ears and […]
I enjoyed some remarkable experiences, just by being kind to strangers. Here’s what can happen when you spread kindness. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes.
This is how I had a small part in my friend John from the Yukon overcoming a life-threatening obstacle. Thank You kindly for lending me your ears and eyes. Here are […]
This podcast chronicles how I “got faster” as a kid attending the Crippled Children’s Center. Thank you kindly for lending me your ears and eyes. Here’s the hospital at which I […]
This podcast chronicles witnessing the death of a woman on Christmas Eve. Here are some videos that chronicle similar instances. Thank you for lending us your eyes.
Here is how I met my Transgender friends. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes,.
Here’s how I met my friend Dave, who builds NFL Football stadiums. Thanks for lending us your ears and eyes. Here is a cool time lapse on how my friend Dave […]
Here’s my journey to getting onto the radio waves. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s the high school radio station that I never made […]
Today’s podcast chronicles the film promo I worked on the untimely convinced me to apply to graduate school! Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes! Here’s a clip from […]
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s adventures on the first motion picture he ever worked on. The clips below are of the trailer for “Me and the Kid,” the first film Hammad ever […]
Two weeks in a Gypsy Village in 1975 launched a life of mystic interactions. Here are a very cool videos on Gypsies. As always, we thank you for lending us your […]
Hammad and Jonathan discuss supernatural experiences. As always thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s some chilling ghost stories.
Hammad and Jonathan are fascinated with “Weird Al” Yankovic. Thank you kindly for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a few clips from Weird Al’s 1989 film, UHF: And, […]
Today’s podcast chronicles how Hammad Zaidi created the concept for “Ogre Achiever,” which is a Shrek-based national billboard campaign. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! […]
Talking to strangers afforded me this unforgettable experience. Here are some very cool wheelchair sports. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes.
Being placed in remedial classes taught me a lot about believing in myself. As always, thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here are some interesting videos about remedial […]
Riding minibikes and mopeds were a right of passage growing up – even if they were excruciatingly dangerous for a disabled kid. Thank you kindly for lending us your ears and […]
This podcasts chronicles Hammad’s amazingly memorable experience with Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s Olympia Dukakis winning her […]
This podcast focuses on my friendships with a few great authors. Thank you kindly for lending me your eyes. Here is a link to a very cool scene from the 1979 […]
For our 50th edition, we’re exploring a fun rendezvous with “The Barenaked Ladies.” As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes. This is the Father’s Day concert Jonathan attended, […]
This edition chronicles the first time I witnessed the death of a human. This was the song played at the young man’s funeral. Thanks for lending me your ears and eyes. […]
Chatting up and befriending a stranger at the airport turned into a friendship with one of my childhood icons.
S.W.A.T. Teams, a Frankenstein Hand and Double Bubble Bubble Gum melt together on an otherwise normal afternoon in Overland Park, Kansas.
Today’s podcast explores a trip to Pakistan in the summer of 1984. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
“Limping” the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival is a bucket-list moment everyone should experience.
Lunching with an Original Gangster in South Central Los Angeles proved to be memorable in more ways than one.
Sneaking our way to “The Firm” concert in Wichita, Kansas in March of 1985 was worth the consequences.
Hurricanes, slippery rocks and a diamond all played their part in a disabled guy’s engagement.
This clip chronicles the magical manner in which I befriended my Childhood Icon, Walt Hazzard.
Attending the Knebworth Festival in England on June 30, 1990, was a life-changing experience, which had nothing to do with the concert itself.
This podcast shares a time when Hammad had a wonderfully unusual experience at a self-discovery seminar. As Always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a link […]
This podcast chronicles Hammad and Jonathan’s adventures at theme parks. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here are a few roller coaster ride experience videos, […]
This podcast shares how working at Chuck E. Cheese’s went from being a fun work experience, to a memorable life experience. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes […]
Today’s topic tells the tale of how I adopted “Sgt. Dr. Pepper.” Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes, and I look forward to borrowing them again soon! Here […]
Today’s podcast takes us back to January, 1997, when Hammad judged his fist film festival; Flickerfest on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. […]
This podcast takes us back to a time when Hammad Zaidi served as the halftime show at the John Wooden Classic in Anaheim, California. As always, I thank you for leending […]
This podcast chronicles an unfortunate moment I experienced after seeing my beloved Los Angeles Lakers play at San Antonio in game three of round one of the 1988 NBA Playoffs. As […]
Today’s podcast chronicles how I met and befriended Sian Evans, the lead singer of Kosheen. As always, I thank you for lending me your ears and eyes! Here are two awesome […]
This podcast chronicles a magic, “Cloud 9” moment I experienced at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival. Thank you for lending me your eyes and ears!
This podcast chronicles Hammad’s journey to the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Recorded at the Cannes Film Festival itself, the podcast features a guest appearance from Hammad’s sister […]
Here’s a podcast about my fear of dancing. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes.
This podcast chronicles how I tried out for “The Love Connection,” TV show. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes and ears. Here’s a great video clip from […]
This podcast chronicles how my roommate and I popped off to New York City to see the Walden Woods Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden, during mid-terms of our senior year […]
Here’s how a wonderfully unexpected sibling rivalry inspired me in ways I could have never imagined. Thank you for lending me your eyes and ears.
Today’s podcast discusses how your imagination is vital to your survival. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Keep imagining!
Welcome to the 31st edition of “Limping on Cloud 9.” 31 is my favorite number, so I wanted to do something special. So, today we’re discussing 10 things I simply can’t […]
First Watch and the Second Class Citizen chronicles a time when the misguided manager of an breakfast oriented diner in St. Louis reminded me why I live in California. Thank you […]
This episode reminds us why we can never “go back home again…” Here is a scene from “Risky Business,” which further embedded my never-dying love of Porsche deep into my soul.Thank […]
Here’s how finding a beanie at recess in kindergarten created my life’s path. Thank you kindly forfending me your ears and eyes.
This is how “not being disabled enough” can arrest a bucket-list dream. Here is a key moment from the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, Korea. As Always, I thank you for lending […]
Explore how a horrible dentist unknowingly teaches confidence. This is how I felt during the entire dentist ordeal. This may well be how the dentist-in-training felt…Thank you for lending me your […]
March Madness moments from Paris, France, en route to the 2008 Final Four. This is the very moment Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Basketball National Championship (look at the confetti in […]
Hear how a blind date at the Final Four led to a memorable road trip. Below is the concert we attended in Las Vegas on Friday, April 5, 2002. It was […]
“Life Experience, a Concert, a Cop, and a 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88” explores the importance of allowing yourself to engage in memorable life experiences. Here are videos from “The Firm,” as […]
“From Inspiration to Incarceration” shares a moment in time when Hammad Zaidi was involved in acquiring the life rights to a young American hero, whose life became anything but heroic. Attached […]
Yes, it’s true: “Doctor’s Orders and the Amazing Healing Powers of Dr. Pepper,” is about my lifelong love of Dr. Pepper, and how it helped to heal my medical condition as […]
Welcome to the 20th edition of “Limping on Cloud 9.” Today we chronicle a memorable time in 1999, when I lunched with and befriended an Original Gangster. Film director Steve Anderson […]
Inspirational Bucket List moments at The Cannes Film Festival. I’ve also attached a video of the the best “red carpet” moments from the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Track hurdles in seventh grade P.E. class proved daunting, especially for a kid with a disability. I’ve also attached a funny video on regular people attempting to do hurdles.
How an armless disabled child changed my life. I’ve also attached an inspirational video about Ezra Frech, a young boy who overcomes his physical disability to thrive at sports.
Overcoming my first internet date is an accomplishment for the ages. Here’s a great “first date” scene from the film, “The Invention of Lying” (Jennifer Garner & Ricky Gervais).
Remembering the 2000 Sydney Olympics was an inspirational moment. Here’s the the official opening from the opening broadcast from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Enjoy!
Hear how engagement dreams come true. I’ve also attached a video on a cool engagement filmed live.
Explore how never giving keeps you in motion. Here’s a cool video on an easy way to teach a child how to tie their shoes.
Overcoming your fears with Nicky Katt and Adam Goldberg. I’ve also included a great scene with Nicky Katt and Adam Goldberg from the film, “Dazed and Confused.”
Hear about my dream job of being a judge for the 2006 U.S. Finals Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant. I’ve also attached a short video of Hawaiian Tropic models shooting in Hawaii.
“Minorities Not Wanted” chronicles why I was ousted from a “Royal” celebration. Here’s the final out of the KC Royals sweeping the NY Yankees in the 1980 American League Championship Series […]
This life altering moment was triggered by racism, guns and mirrors. Here’s a great clip on the day the US Hostages were freed after 444 days of captivity.
“Befriending Childhood Icons” explores how fate, vision, and being kind to strangers creates unique friendships. Here’s Walt Hazzard highlights from game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals Here are highlights from […]
“How a Dying Man Taught Me How To Live at a Killer Concert” chronicles my life-changing trip to the Knebworth Festival in England on June 30, 1990, in order to witness […]
Manifesting your dreams can do magical things, like turn a funeral in the middle of Kansas into befriending a Rock N’ Roll star (Julian Lennon) in Cannes, France just weeks later. […]
Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson. Attached is a funny, retro Sears “Craftsman Eager Mowers” commercial from the 1971.
“Disabled Swimming Keeps Me Afloat,” chronicles how being abnormal was normal…until it wasn’t. Attached is a really inspirational video on disability swimming.
“Second Chances, Being Disabled and Taking on Former LA Lakers guard Kareem Rush in a Game of 1-0n-1” is our maiden voyage. You’ll experience how scoring zero points all season on […]