(We’ve collected the link to all our various platforms for you. Aren’t we grand? You can find them here: https://linktr.ee/HearingThingswithJulieandBrad)
Behold! The power of a shrug!
We continue to be astounded by what a shrug wrought. Neither one of us quite realized how much we’d have to say about what it’s like to live in a world not made with our hearing needs in mind. We’ve been recording info-taining videos, waxing poetic with blog posts, and galavanting on some crazy adventures all in the name of proving there’s no one way to be deaf. Our 52nd episode is set to drop on Friday July 18th. It’s gonna be…something. Tune in as we take you behind the scenes and give you a glimpse at what happens before we get our act together each week. It can be summed up in one word: ridiculous.
Read on for a sneak peek at what we have on-tap (besides Guinness and Blue Moon) for Year #2 of “Hearing Things with Julie and Brad”:
Season #2 of our show, “Hearing Things with Julie and Brad”!
Season #2 kicks off on Monday July 21, 2025 with blog posts on what it’s like to travel by train whilst deaf. Stay tuned for another DHH book recommendation popping up on our Instagram account on Wednesday the 23rd. That fantastic first week concludes with an episode on Friday the 25th where we talk about the difference between having someone sympathize with our struggles vs someone who can empathize with them – find it on YouTube and Facebook!
Using Our Words
Our writing continues with our weekly blogs, expanding into writing for the HLAA Boston Chapter newsletter, and still working on our own individual and collaborative projects. We hope to one day be able to invite all of you to a book signing!
Under the Lights
We have recently begun a collaboration with SCAT (Stoneham Community Access Television). We are thrilled to be working with them to bring our programming to a broader audience through cable broadcast and streaming. We will be sure to share where you can tune in or stream our show! Additionally, we are excited to be able to access recording equipment, editing programs, and studio space to help enhance the look, feel, and sound of our show. We are starting small with a portable camera and clip-on mics. We hope to get our party on by filming in the television studio at some point during Season #2!
In Transition…
We’ve always struggled a wee bit with what to call our show. It’s not technically a podcast for a couple of reasons. First, podcasts have traditionally been audio-only. Second, podcasts aren’t the most accessible when it comes to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. But more often than not people refer to the show as a podcast. And with so many podcasts now being filmed, we decided it was time to get in the game! Stay tuned for our content being available in both video and podcast form in the coming months!
A New Chapter
We continue to increase our involvement with the HLAA Boston Chapter through our volunteer work with the leadership team. Brad continues as Technology Director and has recently become a Chapter leader with voting privileges. Julie increases her involvement as the Newsletter editor.
We look forward to participating in upcoming events including Boston Disability Commission’s ADA Celebration Day on July 23rd at 12 PM at City Hall Plaza and the Museum of Science’s Disability Pride Day on July 26th. We will also be presenting for the HLAA Boston Chapter on December 6th!
On The Road Again!
We are thrilled to have an out-of-state speaking engagement already in the books which puts us back on the road together complete with Trader Joe’s ghost chips, Sour Patch kids, and Julie’s promise of packing only one BC sweatshirt. (Meanwhile Brad is in the market for an NEU sweatshirt to level the playing field.) We are hoping to pick up a few more speaking engagements to wrap up 2025 – interested? Drop us an email: hearingthingswithjulieandbrad@gmail.com
A Paws in the Action
Hopefully a new dog will join the “Hearing Things” family within the next year! Rocky is desperate for a new cousin with whom to wreak havoc while we try to get work done during our planning meetings and recording sessions! Brad is waiting for Spirit Weezy to send a new doggo his way.
Weezy McKenna Rocky Lane
The Maine Event
We will be spending some time in Maine during the summer months for some much needed rest and relaxation – while planning upcoming shows, blog topics, and presentations out on the porch! There will be a brew or two enjoyed as well. Probably a Baston River or an Island Park selection.
On Thin Ice
And while we enjoy the summer season…we always eagerly await the return of the Big Bad Bruins with hope for a better season! Julie is all about her Boston College Eagles as evidenced by her constant wearing of her hockey sweatshirt. They both would be remiss if they didn’t congratulate Hilary Knight of the PHWL’s Boston Fleet for pacing the league in points this year. They just hope the Fleet makes the playoffs next year! Will you be able to see them at one, or all, of those rinks in The Fall? Their Magic Eightball says “Outlook Good”.
Thank you for supporting us during our first year! Cheers to many more! Be sure to give us a follow on all of our platforms: https://linktr.ee/HearingThingswithJulieandBrad
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