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S15 300 - Season Finale: 300 Episodes Rooted in Connection
In this special 300th episode of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast, Sean and Kyle reflect on nearly 10 years of podcasting, the challenges of creating 300 episodes, and the incredible community that has…
S15 299 - Building Hope From Broken Systems
Sean and Kyle kick off this episode with a conversation about smart technology, AI, and the growing tension between convenience and commercialization in everyday life. That discussion sets the stage…
298 - Invisible Illness, Unbreakable Bond: Part 2
Part 2 continues Debbie Drell’s story, focusing on the real-life impact of caregiving, invisible illness, and the need for empathy.Debbie highlights how much people take for granted—walking short…
S15 297 - Invisible Illness, Unbreakable Bond: Part 1
In this first part of the conversation, Sean and Kyle sit down with longtime friend and rare disease advocate Debbie Drell, whose connection to the space runs deep—both professionally and…
S15 296 - Support That Meets You Where You Are
Episode 296 explores connection, resilience, and the power of meeting people where they are—starting with a story about a young man with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) who courageously continues cycling…
S15 295 - Pushing Harder Isn’t Always the Answer
Another frustrating hotel experience opens the episode, but the real conversation centers on what it actually means to “never give up.”After dealing with a series of accessibility…
S15 295 - How Local Advocacy can Reshape Global Drug Cost
In this episode, Kyle and Sean sit down with Jacose Bell, Global Head of Public Affairs for Hemophilia at Sanofi, for an eye-opening conversation about the global fight for rare disease access and…
S15 294 - Finding Your People Without Losing Yourself
This episode starts with a classic 2DD moment—a wild but relatable story about Kyle discovering he had a piece of road stuck in his knee for a year and a half. It’s funny, a little absurd, and…
S15 293 - Rare Disease Day: This is What Advocacy Looks Like
In this special Rare Disease Day conversation, The Dudes partner with Jett Foundation to moderate a thoughtful panel on advocating for care needs, independence, and life with disability. Joined by…
S15 292 - The Hidden System Behind Rare Disease Treatments
What starts with airport chaos and accessibility frustrations turns into a meaningful conversation about what it really takes to move rare disease research forward.Sean and Kyle kick things off with…
S15 291 - Taking on the World’s Longest Stairway
In this episode, Sean shares the bold details behind his upcoming climb of the Niesen Stairway in Switzerland—the world’s longest staircase with 11,674 steps, the equivalent of climbing the steps of…
S15 290 - Don’t Suffer Twice
Episode 290 opens with some 2DD catch-up: Kyle finally gets an accessible room for the Rare at Sea cruise after a stressful mix-up, plus a few laughs about his missing suitcase (and making do with…
S15 289 - Re-release: From Dad to Advocate to CEO
In recognition of Rare Disease month we are bringing you a conversation that we first published in May 2024.In this interview, John Crowley shares how his children’s diagnosis with Pompe disease…
S15 288 - Choosing to Smile Even When it's Hard
In this episode, Sean and Kyle count down the final days before setting sail on Rare At Sea, before diving into a candid—and frustrating—travel story. Kyle shares a cascade of challenges involving…
S15 287 - The Fine Line Between Hope and Denial
In this episode, Kyle and Sean explore the often-blurry line between hope and denial.They unpack how hope can be powerful when it’s grounded in reality, values, and daily action, and how it becomes…
S15 286 - Grateful. Angry. Both.
Episode 286 marks the start of a new season—and the 10th year—of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast. Sean and Kyle reflect on how far the show has come, touch on what it means to keep showing up for a…
S14 285 - Knowing When to Stop: Disability, Limits, and Letting Go
What happens when effort isn’t enough—and your body simply says no?Kyle and Sean reflect on the moments when disability turns everyday challenges into hard limits. From navigating airports to…
S14 284 - What Achievement Asks Of Us
Sean and Kyle dive into “the responsibility of achievement”—what happens when your personal wins start to carry weight for other people.Sean shares a story from a recent all-inclusive trip to Mexico,…
S14 283 - Disability Advocacy in Work and Travel
In this episode, Kyle and Sean discuss the importance of disability employment and accessible travel with guest Daniel Van Sant, Director of Disability Policy at the Harkin Institute. They explore…
S14 282 - Adapt the Plan, Not the Dream
It’s a live-recorded birthday hangout as Kyle turns 44 and Sean dials in from his new (very echoey) apartment mid-move. After shout-outs to folks in the live chat, the Dudes dive into a candid…
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Two Disabled Dudes is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.
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