Quad Podcast

Quad Podcast

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, teetotalers, doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, etc. everything that makes people humans. Hopefully you’ll meet some or all of them…well, meeting all would be impossible, but at least you’ll hear some conversations that are at times humorous, illuminating, heartbreaking and uplifting about day-to-day life as a wheelchair user. quadpodcast4@gmail.com

Episodes

June 4, 2025 43 mins

While I was watching the 2024 Paris Olympics, I spotted a photographer using a wheelchair and immediately felt a connection—here was another quad working on the world stage in a creative field.

As a fellow quad with a camera rig, I reached to see if he’d want to chat about his experience. We connected over the practical stuff: how he rigs his camera setup, the adaptations that make it all w...

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As Quadriplegics, the date of our accident has profound meaning. But how should you spend the day? I spoke with five friends who are also quadriplegics to find out how we each acknowledge this emotional day.

Reach out with questions or comments: quadpodcast4@gmail.com

Information about Reveca's organization Backbones

Take a look at Mariam's art: https://www.mariampare.com 

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Getting up in the morning is tough as a quad, and finding the right fit with a caregiver is so important to our mental and physical well-being. Those hours spent in the morning are imperative for a good quality of life as a quadriplegic.

Send comments and questions to:

quadpodcast4@gmail.com

More information about Mariam:

https://www.mariampare.com/

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October 2, 2022 64 mins

Bob Ness and Peter Soby compare notes about their very similar life experiences after 35 years as C-6 quadriplegics. Getting older as a quad isn't easy, but we definitely threw caution to the wind when we were younger and have had some fun through the years. Sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from cryin'.

Email Comments and questions to: quadpodcast4@gmail.com or Tweet me @quadcast4

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quad Musicians: Gabriel Rodreick and Bob talk about rediscovering your art after spinal cord injury by Quad Podcast
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Being a Quad and an Amputee: Jim Welti talks about his work ethic and taking care of your quad body by Quad Podcast
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Two Quads Who Podcast Talk About Quad Podcasting: Tiffiny Carlson joins Bob for a quad talk by Quad Podcast
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Quad Solo Grocery Shopping: Come with Bob on a quick trip to the store by Quad Podcast
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Dinner With Quads: Reveca and Bob talk about going out to dinner in a wheelchair by Quad Podcast
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Paralyzed at nine years old: Jorge Alfaro talks about growing up as a paraplegic by Quad Podcast
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Can you have sex? Bob and Mariam Paré discuss the truths and myths of intimacy as a quadriplegic by Quad Podcast
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Quads On A Plane! Reveca and Bob talk about the uncertainty of travel, and the ‘residue of danger.’ by Quad Podcast
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What Happened? Julia Gray stops by to ask questions about what life is like in a wheelchair by Quad Podcast
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Quads In The Cold: Bob and Dave discuss wheeling in the winter by Quad Podcast
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Quad Rugby and Life: Denny, Dave and Bob talk about keeping your sense of humor, no matter what by Quad Podcast
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Quads Behind the Wheel: Bob and Reveca talk about driving with hand controls by Quad Podcast
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From NASA Engineer to Wheelchair Parts Designer: Mark Chelgren talks about how he invented Frog Legs by Quad Podcast
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