Illegally Deaf

Illegally Deaf is a podcast about overcoming obstacles. I’m Danny Burnside, and just this year I was diagnosed with severe hearing loss. Oh, did I mention I’m a professional Hollywood Voice Actor? Funny how that goes! I’ve made the decision to own my disability and interview remarkable guests who are thriving in light of being disabled. Welcome to the Illegally Deaf podcast.

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3 days ago

Audio artwork. Dee Alvis was supposed to be dead shortly after birth. That didn’t happen. Born in Sri Lanka with spina bifida, a birth defect that causes an opening in the spine, Dee endured numerous surgeries as a child. After the onset of the Sri Lankan cilvil war, his family relocated to the US where Dee thrived in music, radio and audio production, leading to the founding of his own company. Dee lives with spina bifida.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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Instagram: instagram.com/tattoo.vo
X/Twitter: twitter.com/Tattoo_VO
YouTube: youtube.com/@TattooVO
IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm12736548/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Website: tattoovo.com
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

14. Karen Horne

Wednesday May 08, 2024

Wednesday May 08, 2024

Disabled representation in Hollywood. Hollywood Senior Global Leader, Karen Horne is a true ally to underrepresented communities. Karen works to promote disabled representation in film and TV. She has served in numerous executive entertainment industry roles with a focus on driving DEIA Initiatives with vision and purpose.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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Instagram: instagram.com/karenhorne
X/Twitter: twitter.com/khorne1234
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

13. Lee Pugsley

Wednesday May 01, 2024

Wednesday May 01, 2024

Visually impaired storyteller. Actor, director, writer, producer Lee Pugsley has always had a passion for the arts and storytelling. Born with glaucoma in South Korea, Lee was adopted as an infant by an American single mother. In his teenage years, he endured the tragic sudden death of his mother and later, fought his own battle with depression. He is now committed to a journey of self discovery. Despite being visually impaired, Lee excels as an artist in Los Angeles. Lee lives with glaucoma.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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*For a deeper look into Lee’s life and endeavors, stay tuned for his upcoming documentary, which is currently being filmed.
 
Instagram: instagram.com/leepugsleyla
X/Twitter: twitter.com/leepugsley
The Dark Room Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/26KbUYPIDZO7fsf8ek377P?si=jHlVRVc_S7KIbHBHOsd3Lw
“Audio Description” 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdHN94XRrf0
 
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Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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12. Tony Jackson

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Power Wheelchair Soccer. Tony Jackson is a world renowned broadcaster, coach and player of Power Wheelchair Soccer. A multi-degree holding academic, a twist of fate during his collegiate days led Tony to first taking the PWS court. Since that day, his life has never been the same. Tony lives with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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YouTube: youtube.com/@TonyJacksonVO
Instagram: instagram.com/tonyjacksonvo
X/Twitter: twitter.com/TonyJacksonVO
Website: tonyjacksonvo.com
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

11. Doug Bartling Jr.

Monday Apr 15, 2024

Monday Apr 15, 2024

Over the Bridge Outreach. Doug Bartling Jr. is a voice actor, motivational speaker and founder of "Over the Bridge Outreach," a mission that distributes food, water, clothing and houseware items to those in need. An ex-drug abuser and degenerate gambler, Doug has completely turned his life around with a purpose of helping others. A 2007 diving accident led to his paralysis from the chest down. Doug lives as a quadriplegic.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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YouTube: youtube.com/@thevoquadfather
Instagram: instagram.com/the_vo_quadfather
X/Twitter: twitter.com/Doug_BartlingVO
Website: thevoquadfather.com
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@voiceoverhost
Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

10. Alberto Carreto

Monday Apr 08, 2024

Monday Apr 08, 2024

The blind property manager! Alberto Carreto was born completely blind in “The city of eternal spring,” Cuernavaca, Mexico. Speaking no English, he moved with his family to the U.S. as a young child. There, he endured living in rough neighborhoods riddled with gang violence. As a teenager, Alberto attended a boarding school for the blind and deaf, where he experienced bullying at the hands of his blind peers. On his twenty-first birthday, he tragically lost his best friend and in that same year, was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. Through immense trials and tribulations, Alberto has successful launched a thriving career as a property manager. Alberto lives with complete blindness and mild cerebral palsy.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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X/Twitter: twitter.com/folshow
Clubhouse: clubhouse.com/folshow
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

09. Jordan McNaught

Monday Apr 01, 2024

Monday Apr 01, 2024

Military PTSD to flourishing artist! Jordan McNaught joined the Royal Military Police in 2016. He was repeatedly mentally abused by a Staff Sargent, leading to a PTSD diagnosis and medical discharge. Meanwhile, his wife was pregnant with their first child. After winning a settlement against the Ministry of Defense, Jordan embarked on an unexpected new career path into the performing arts. Jordan lives with PTSD.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm15001989
Instagram: instagram.com/mcnaughtvo_
X/Twitter: twitter.com/McNaughtVO
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Website: dannyburnside.com
 
Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

08. Eileen Grubba

Monday Mar 25, 2024

Monday Mar 25, 2024

Paralyzed youth to Silver Screen! Hollywood actress, Eileen Grubba was paralyzed at five years old from a medical accident. Her parents were told by doctors that she would never walk again, that she may not survive at all. Through sheer will, Eileen defied the odds and began a journey of teaching herself to walk. Persevering through multiple major surgeries, she has followed her dreams and flourished into an accomplished film and television actress, while advocating for disability inclusion and representation in the entertainment industry. Eileen lives with spinal cord injury, reconstructed leg, foot and ankle, and is a cancer survivor.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm0344190
Instagram: instagram.com/eileengrubba
X/Twitter: twitter.com/EileenGrubba
Website: eileengrubba.com
 
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Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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07. “DJ Bob” Runkel

Monday Mar 18, 2024

Monday Mar 18, 2024

Cerebral palsy and rockin’ the mic! DJ Bob was born three months premature and faced overwhelming physical limitations during childhood. These physical limitations led to him developing a unique skill set as a broadcaster, propelling him to a 15 year career as a DJ and podcast host. Bob lives with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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DJ Bob Show, Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5B00YJIfo4eOFOKjoJErho
Instagram: instagram.com/djbobrunkel
X/Twitter: twitter.com/djbobrunkel
Website: djbobshow.com
 
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Website: illegallydeaf.com
 
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Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
Instagram: instagram.com/thestuartbrawley

06. Jordan "J-Man" Adler

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

Brittle bones to radio DJ! Jordan ‘J-Man’ Adler was born with the rare bone disease, Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), aka brittle bone disease. Against insurmountable physical limitations, he has excelled as a radio DJ, podcast host and puppeteer. Jordan is wheelchair bound and lives with ongoing Osteogenesis imperfecta.
 
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email illegallydeafpodcast@gmail.com
 
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Guest Links:
 
YouTube: “Cool Jay” youtube.com/@MisterCoolJay?feature=shared
YouTube: “J Productions Studios” youtube.com/@JProdStudios?si=7I8XLrtkiYnD0HFo
Instagram: instagram.com/jordanadlerjman
X/Twitter: twitter.com/JordanAdlerJMan
Website: www.beacons.ai/jordanadlerjman
 
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Intro and Closing music by Stuart Brawley
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