QuadPodcast is hosted by Bob Ness, a C-6 quadriplegic. The podcast is designed to inform, educate and entertain. Listen and learn about people with spinal cord injuries: We’re independent people who lead interesting lives. We’re all walks of life, nice people, jerks, funny, dull, partiers, teetotale…
Jim Welti has a goal of one million pushes in his wheelchair every year, Bob tries to stay active with his Freewheel as well. Bob and Jim both use the Apple Watch to track their activity, and they discuss the importance of keeping active as a quad.
Tucker Cassidy stopped by to discuss wheelchair voting and the importance of inclusion, as well as his advocacy and activism for people with disabilities. He also gets to meet many candidates at the beginning of their presidential campaigns during the Iowa caucuses, and does lots of work for politician on the state and local level.
Bob Ness and Mariam Paré discuss how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected our lives, work, and relationships, as well as how we are navigating these uncertain times while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.
Quad Musicians: Gabriel Rodreick and Bob talk about rediscovering your art after spinal cord injury by Quad Podcast
Being a Quad and an Amputee: Jim Welti talks about his work ethic and taking care of your quad body by Quad Podcast
Two Quads Who Podcast Talk About Quad Podcasting: Tiffiny Carlson joins Bob for a quad talk by Quad Podcast
Quad Solo Grocery Shopping: Come with Bob on a quick trip to the store by Quad Podcast
Dinner With Quads: Reveca and Bob talk about going out to dinner in a wheelchair by Quad Podcast
Paralyzed at nine years old: Jorge Alfaro talks about growing up as a paraplegic by Quad Podcast
Can you have sex? Bob and Mariam Paré discuss the truths and myths of intimacy as a quadriplegic by Quad Podcast
Quads On A Plane! Reveca and Bob talk about the uncertainty of travel, and the ‘residue of danger.’ by Quad Podcast
What Happened? Julia Gray stops by to ask questions about what life is like in a wheelchair by Quad Podcast
Quads In The Cold: Bob and Dave discuss wheeling in the winter by Quad Podcast
Quad Rugby and Life: Denny, Dave and Bob talk about keeping your sense of humor, no matter what by Quad Podcast
Quads Behind the Wheel: Bob and Reveca talk about driving with hand controls by Quad Podcast
From NASA Engineer to Wheelchair Parts Designer: Mark Chelgren talks about how he invented Frog Legs by Quad Podcast
Quads Need Their Attendants: A chat with attendants about the business of getting quads out of bed by Quad Podcast
Wheelchairs and Rollercoasters: Murray Krasnoff talks with Bob about navigating theme parks by Quad Podcast
Who's the Quad Hosting the Podcast? Mike Jaz turns the tables and asks by Quad Podcast
Disability in the Movies: Susan Nussbaum and Bob discuss miracle cures and mercy killings by Quad Podcast
Art and Inspiration: Mariam Paré talks about art and learning to paint with a brush in your mouth by Quad Podcast
Quads, Wheelchairs and Kids: Curiosity and Understanding by Quad Podcast
Buying Medical Equipment: Pete Santucci talks about navigating insurance and getting approvals by Quad Podcast
Attendants and Independence: Bob and Reveca talk about getting up in the morning by Quad Podcast
Pain in the Gas: Patrick Hughes and Bob talk about gassing up when you drive from a wheelchair by Quad Podcast
Dances with Wheels: Kris Lenzo and Bob talk about contemporary dance in wheelchairs by Quad Podcast
Wheelchairs in the Wilderness: Bob and Dariusz Barwacz talk about fishing and camping. by Quad Podcast
Disability and Employment: Pat Maher and Bob Ness discuss getting back into the workforce by Quad Podcast
Clothes for Quads: Dave Hanson and Bob talk about getting the right fit when buying clothes by Quad Podcast
Reveca Torres talks about connecting quads through her organization, Backbones by Quad Podcast
Bill Bogdan talks with Bob about the use and abuse of disabled parking spots by Quad Podcast
Mike Ervin and Bob Ness talk about arts and disability, activism, and being a smartass cripple by Quad Podcast
Rookie Katie Wahl talks with Bob about the wheelchair learning curve by Quad Podcast
Linda Cassady talks to Bob about high heelin' and wheelin' by Quad Podcast
Bob Ness chats with his former physical therapist, Dr. Sheila Dugan by Quad Podcast
Bob Ness and Dave Hanson talk about getting drunk in their wheelchairs by Quad Podcast