Hearing Things with Julie and Brad
We are two hard of hearing BFFs and we are taking on all the things that make living in a hearing world a challenge - we aim to inform, educate, and entertain. Come for the information, stay for the laughs!
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
15 min
In this episode, we go list some of our favorite sounds of Fall. What did we miss?
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Julie- The Man in the Red Bandana
Brad- A Lily of the Field by John Lawton

Oct 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
40 min
Episode 117- Dr. Latisha Porter
We were thrilled to sit down and talk with Dr. Latisha Porter.
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Dr. Porter- Mighty Hearoes kids books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DVT3T75F/allbooks?
Julie- Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by: John Carreyrou
Brad- Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant

Oct 9, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
17 min
Here’s a list of things we do to make socializing with hearing loss a little easier and more enjoyable. Anything we missed?
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Julie- no book, crunchy leaves!
Brad- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Oct 2, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
13 min
Today we dive into a controversial topic. Or at least we may have controversial opinions.
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Julie- I’m Half Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley
Brad- A Screaming Life by Kim Thayil

Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
14 min
Oh boy. This one didn’t even have a chance to get ON the rails, forget about go on them. But still we managed to pull it together and talk about what the library sounds like.
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Julie: Whistler by Ann Patchett
Brad:The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne

Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
11 min
Another example of the intent and impact mismatch when it comes to hearing loss.
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Julie: Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne
Brad: No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
20 min
There are a host of challenges that come with staying in other people’s houses when you have hearing loss. For both the host and the guest.
If you have people with hearing loss stay over you place, do you think about the accommodations you have to make?
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Julie: The Art of Raising A Puppy by The Monks of New Skeet
Brad: Kingdom of Characters by JIng Tsu

Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
30 min
We were so pleased to sit down with Jon Gray from Bridge. He not only works in the hearing assistive technology field but also has hearing loss.
If you’re interested in learning more about Bridge, see their website: https://www.bridgecaption.com/
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Jon: Inspired by Marty Cagan
Julie: Famesick by Lena Dunham
Brad: Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa

Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
21 min
Episode 110- Musical Performances
This week we have a very special guest. Someone who has both hearing loss experience and musical performance experience...Julie DeMatteo Lane. We were talking about topics and realized we’ve never covered this. Either in the show or in person. So here we are.
Here’s a pic of Julie’s flute and piccolo.
Here’s the Tactus Vest Brad mentioned: https://www.tactusmusic.com/
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Julie: Storm Front by Jim Butcher AND The Philharmonic Gets Dressed by Karla Kuskin
Brad: Beatles Vs the Stones by John McMillian

Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
14 min
Step into our Way Back Machine and listen to us talk about a DHH-related episode of the classic sitcom Golden Girls
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Julie: Tales of the City by Armisted Maupin
Brad: Red Harvest by Dahiell Hammet




