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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!

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In this episode, Brad tries his best to explain cochlear implants.

Book Recs!

Julie- Milk and Juice by Meredith Crandall Brown https://bookshop.org/p/books/milk-and-juice-a-recycling-romance-meredith-crandall-brown/17061793?ean=9780063021853&next=t

Brad- Rebuilt by Michael Chorost https://bookshop.org/p/books/rebuilt-my-journey-back-to-the-hearing-world-michael-chorost/11859803

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In this episode, Brad tries his best to explain cochlear implants.

Book Recs!

Julie- Milk and Juice by Meredith Crandall Brown https://bookshop.org/p/books/milk-and-juice-a-recycling-romance-meredith-crandall-brown/17061793?ean=9780063021853&next=t

Brad- Rebuilt by Michael Chorost https://bookshop.org/p/books/rebuilt-my-journey-back-to-the-hearing-world-michael-chorost/11859803