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This podcast features Hammad Zaidi, an upbeat disabled guy, who shares slices of his life with Jonathan Nadeau, his inspirational blind friend.
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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 Najla (aka Dolly). Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/En-route-to-cannes-5_30_17…
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Inspirational Bucket List moments at The Cannes Film Festival. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/EP-19-CANNES.m4a I’ve also attached a video of the best “red carpet” moments from the Cannes Film Festival.Par Hammad Zaidi
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This is the story of how I became disabled…. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/35-in-the-beginning...-5_15_17-8.37-PM.m4a Here’s some fun disability stuff. Enjoy!Par Hammad Zaidi
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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 the mid-terms of our senior year of college. Thank you for lending me your eyes and ears. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34-WELCOME-TO-NEW-YORK-5_12_17-9.39-AM.m4a…
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March Madness moments from Paris, France, en route to the Final Four. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25-Final-Four-part-2-4_6_17-10.26-AM.m4a This is the very moment Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Basketball National Championship (look at the confetti in the background). Scoreboard! Here’s how Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketb…
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Today we chronicle a memorable time in 1999, when I lunched with and befriended an Original Gangster. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/EPISODE-20-THE-OG-LIFE-COACH.m4a I’ve also attached the “official trailer” from Steve Anderson’s film, “South Central.” Steve passed away on May 1, 2015. May he rest in peace. Thank you for lend…
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Here’s how finding a beanie at recess in kindergarten created my life’s path. Thank you kindly forfending me your ears and eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28-UCLA-4_19_17-12.55-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s episode chronicles how Hammad unexpectedly befriended Oscar-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RICK-LINKLATER-11_21_17-8.04-AM.m4a Here are some of the most iconic film clips from Richard Linklater’s films. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears.…
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Today we revisit the moment in Hammad’s life when EVERYTHING CHANGED. We hope you enjoy them. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-KNEBWORTH-2_26_19-6.30-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Never give up on your wildest dreams because they just may come true. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LC4edited.mp3Par Hammad Zaidi
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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 with 1 million people – and that rocked! As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-NEW-YEARS-EVE-3_2_19-4.40-AM.m4a…
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Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad got to know a terminally-ill boy sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The video below is of the deeply missed Kobe Bryant and how he connected with a child with cerebral palsy. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Make-a-Wish-3_15_18-7.56-PM.m4a…
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Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LC3edited.mp3Par Hammad Zaidi
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“Disabled Swimming,” chronicles how being abnormal was normal…until it wasn’t. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LC2edited.mp3Par Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s podcast is about how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with playing sports with their disabilities. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Playing-Sports-with-a-Disability-10_28_17-8.27-AM.m4a Here are some inspirational videos about disabled persons playing sports. As always, thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!…
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I wanted to share my first internet date, which occurred in March, 1997. Thank You for lending us your ears and eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/EPISODE-015-DATING-WITH-A-DISABILITY-1_30_17-10.00-PM.m4a Here’s a great “first date” scene from the film, “The Invention of Lying” (Jennifer Garner & Ricky Gervais).…
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This podcast chronicles how I tried out for “The Love Connection,” a TV show. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes and ears. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/36-LOVE-CONNECTION-5_15_17-10.08-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EARTHQUAKE-4_5_18-12.05-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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This podcast shares how an app called “Magic” helped Hammad get access to one of the most amazing concerts he’s ever seen. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/74-MAGIC-APP-DESERT-TRIP-10_5_17-8.24-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to explore the beginnings of the Beatles. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/EPICENTER-OF-CREATIVITY-BEARLES-5_1_18-5.11-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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“Road Trip to Wichita” explores the need for all of us to do something out of the box now and again. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/LIMPING-23-THE-FIRM-CONCERT-3_23_17-10.57-PM.m4a Here is a video from “The Firm” and some audio from the specific concert we attended in Wichita, Kansas, on March 2, 1985. I want to thank you onc…
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Look back at how Hammad found balance (literally speaking). We hope you enjoy it, and we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-FINDING-BALANCE-3_2_19-5.23-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today we’ll take a look back at a deeply unfortunate life lesson. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-MICHAEL-RAMSEY-3_4_19-12.02-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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 your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-GUNS-MIRRORS-2_27_19-9.48-AM-1.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today we look back at Hammad’s hurdles – especially difficult for a short guy! We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-HURDLES-3_3_19-4.20-PM-1.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s memory is Hammad’s Olympic moment. Everyone has these moments in life, but Hammad’s occurred while attending the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-OLYMPIC-SIZED-EPIPHANY-3_2_19-8.53-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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 your ears and eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-GIFTS-FROM-GUATEMALA-3_3_19-3.14-PM-1.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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We have a ghost story for you…. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/58-GHOST-STORY-8_10_17-5.37-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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 always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-DATING-WITH-S-DISABILITY-3_2_19-9.51-AM.m4a…
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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! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-HOW-I-GOT-ENGAGED-3_2_19-6.56-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Hear how a blind date at the Final Four led to a memorable road trip. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BLIND-DATE-ROAD-TRIP-FINAL-FOUR-LIFE-LESSON-24-4_5_17-5.08-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s podcast talks about the magical journey associated with befriending your icons. Thanks again for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-KARL-WALT-2_26_19-11.21-PM-1.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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 eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HANG-ON-TO-THAT-DREAM-3_15_18-7.47-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s frigid but fun trip to Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SUPER-BOWL-52-MINNESOTA-NICE-AND-GOLF-2_18_18-5.37-PM.m4a Here are some of our favorite moments from Super Bowl 52. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!…
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We wanted to share a few memorable Super Bowl moments with you. As always, we thank yu for lending us your eyes and ears! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AUDIOBOOK-SUPERBOWL-DREAMS-3_3_19-10.47-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lucky-lube-3_11_19-8.27-PM.m4a Here are some interesting baptisms.Par Hammad Zaidi
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Today’s story chronicles Hammad’s 1992 Las Vegas rendezvous with The Beach Boys, John Stamos, and a hearse…All fun. All true! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BEACH-BOYS-1_23_18-12.12-AM.m4a Here are a few pictures from our trip. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears.…
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Today’s podcast is about “Baptized at Lucky Lube,” the short film Hammad wrote and directed about when he was baptized at a Jiffy Lube. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BAPTIZED-AT-LUCKY-LUBE-SHORT-FILM-7_31_19-11.22-PM.m4a Thank you for lending us your ears!Par Hammad Zaidi
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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. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Teachers-Lessons.mp3Par Hammad Zaidi
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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! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/BOOKS-WE-LOVE.m4a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LS36KVBQwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9OAinGRrqs…
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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! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1885-8_14_18-8.07-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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 ears and eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WORLD-SERIES-GAME-3-10_31_18-3.15-PM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UCLA-VS-USC-FOOTBALL-11_17_18-12.05-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NO-BEER-8_8_18-8.17-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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Here is what Hammad and Jonathan experienced on September 11, 2001. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/70-9.11-Part-1-9_11_17-11.50-AM.m4a Here are some clips remembering 9/11. As always, we are thankful for you lending us your eyes.Par Hammad Zaidi
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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. Everything you are about to hear is true; including vertically-challenged, 34-year-old Hammad being mistaken for an abducted 13-ye…
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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 eyes. http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/JUNE-30-7_24_18-9.06-AM.m4aPar Hammad Zaidi
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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. Pepper commercial. I hope you enjoy the podcast, and I thank you kindly for lending us your eyes and ears! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DR.-PEPPER-FINAL-FULL-EPI…
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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 on life. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GUATAMALA-21217-10.09-AM.mp3…
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Remember the time I judged the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant? http://limpingoncloud9.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LC9edited.mp3 I’ve also attached a short video of Hawaiian Tropic models shooting in Hawaii.Par Hammad Zaidi
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