What happens when sports, culture, and Deaf storytelling meet? A new kind of conversation: bold, visual, and unapologetically real. Welcome to our podcast! Watch the full short-form series on YouTube Podcasts.
Episode 3: between two worlds - life as a child of deaf adults
Kay Cornish grew up in two worlds — Deaf and hearing — and turned that experience into her creative superpower. As a CODA (child of Deaf adults) and ASL performer, she bridges language and culture through storytelling, music, and movement. In this episode, Kay opens up about identity, family, and how being CODA isn’t a limitation — it’s a gift.
Episode 2: The making of a Deaf Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader
Amanda Zubricki isn’t just breaking barriers — she’s dancing through them. As the only Deaf NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, Amanda shares her journey of redefining what inclusion looks like on and off the field. Her story is one of resilience, representation, and proving that being Deaf has never meant sitting out the spotlight.
Episode 1: from pen to playbook - the take on the boys of riverside
Thomas Fuller is a journalist and author who shines a spotlight on Deaf stories with empathy and authenticity. His book Boys of Riverside follows a Deaf high school football team in California, exploring themes of friendship, pride, and identity on and off the field. In this episode, Thomas reflects on the process of telling someone else’s story — and what he learned from the Deaf athletes who changed how he sees the world.