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 lendi

Bucket List Checked on the Cannes Red Carpet!

May 9th, 2023

Inspirational Bucket List moments at The Cannes Film Festival. I’ve also attached a video of the best “red carpet” moments from the Cannes Film Festival.

How I Became Disabled

Apr 25th, 2023

This is the story of how I became disabled…. Here’s some fun disability stuff. Enjoy!

Responsibility vs. The Walden Woods Concert

Apr 11th, 2023

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.

Final Four Mania!

Mar 28th, 2023

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 background). Scoreboard! Here’s how Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Me

Life Lessons Learned Lunching with an Original Gangster

Mar 14th, 2023

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 away on May 1, 2015. May he rest in peace.

How a UCLA Beanie in a Snowdrift Changed My Life’s Path

Feb 28th, 2023

Here’s how finding a beanie at recess in kindergarten created my life’s path. Thank you kindly forfending me your ears and eyes.

How I Limped Into Meeting Richard Linklater….

Feb 14th, 2023

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 us your eyes and ea

How a Dying Man Taught Me How to Live!

Jan 31st, 2023

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!

The Art of Visualization – Julian Lennon

Jan 17th, 2023

Never give up on your wildest dreams because they just may come true.

Happy New Year with Nicky Katt and Adam Goldberg

Jan 3rd, 2023

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!

Wishes Granted!

Dec 20th, 2022

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.

Disabled Lawn Mowing

Dec 6th, 2022

Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson.

Disabled Swimming!

Nov 22nd, 2022

“Disabled Swimming,” chronicles how being abnormal was normal…until it wasn’t.

Playing Sports With a Disability

Nov 8th, 2022

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 us your ears and eyes!

My First Internet Date!

Oct 25th, 2022

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” scene from the film, “The Invention of Lying” (Jennifer Garner & Ricky Gervais).

Hammad’s “Love Connection” Tryout (yes, he did)…

Oct 11th, 2022

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.

Remember the Titanic Northridge Earthquake of ’94.

Sep 27th, 2022

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.

Desert Trip Magic

Sep 13th, 2022

This podcast shares how an app called “Magic” helped Hammad get access to one of the most amazing concerts he’s ever seen.

Journey to Liverpool – The Beatles

Aug 30th, 2022

Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to explore the beginnings of the Beatles.

Road Trip to Wichita to see The Firm!

Aug 16th, 2022

“Road Trip to Wichita” explores the need for all of us to do something out of the box now and again. 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

Finding Balance

Aug 2nd, 2022

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!

Life Lessons and Faded Dreams

Jul 19th, 2022

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!

Guns & Mirrors

Jul 5th, 2022

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!