Hammad Zaidi Is Limping On Cloud 9
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsThis podcast features Hammad Zaidi, an upbeat disabled guy, who shares slices of his life with Jonathan Nadeau, his inspirational blind friend.
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Episodes
Paradise Lost: Travel Hell and Cannes!
May 23, 2023 10:00This podcast chronicles Hammad’s journey to the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Recorded at the Cannes Film Festival itself, the podcast features a guest appearance from Hammad’s sister Najla (aka Dolly). Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Here’s a picture of me on the […]
Bucket List Checked on the Cannes Red Carpet!
May 09, 2023 10:00Inspirational Bucket List moments at The Cannes Film Festival. I’ve also attached a video of the best “red carpet” moments from the Cannes Film Festival.
How I Became Disabled
April 25, 2023 19:00This is the story of how I became disabled…. Here’s some fun disability stuff. Enjoy!
Responsibility vs. The Walden Woods Concert
April 11, 2023 10:00This podcast chronicles how my roommate and I popped off to New York City to see the Walden Woods Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden, during the mid-terms of our senior year of college. Thank you for lending me your eyes and ears.
Final Four Mania!
March 28, 2023 10:00March Madness moments from Paris, France, en route to the Final Four. This is the very moment Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Basketball National Championship (look at the confetti in the background). Scoreboard! Here’s how Kansas won the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. This is the moment I should have […]
Life Lessons Learned Lunching with an Original Gangster
March 14, 2023 10:00Today we chronicle a memorable time in 1999, when I lunched with and befriended an Original Gangster. I’ve also attached the “official trailer” from Steve Anderson’s film, “South Central.” Steve passed away on May 1, 2015. May he rest in peace. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
How a UCLA Beanie in a Snowdrift Changed My Life’s Path
February 28, 2023 10:00Here’s how finding a beanie at recess in kindergarten created my life’s path. Thank you kindly forfending me your ears and eyes.
How I Limped Into Meeting Richard Linklater….
February 14, 2023 10:00Today’s episode chronicles how Hammad unexpectedly befriended Oscar-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater. Here are some of the most iconic film clips from Richard Linklater’s films. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears.
How a Dying Man Taught Me How to Live!
January 31, 2023 10:00Today we revisit the moment in Hammad’s life when EVERYTHING CHANGED. We hope you enjoy them. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
The Art of Visualization – Julian Lennon
January 17, 2023 10:00Never give up on your wildest dreams because they just may come true.
Happy New Year with Nicky Katt and Adam Goldberg
January 03, 2023 10:00Today’s podcast looks back at Hammad’s most memorable New Year’s Eve – Yes it was even more magical than experiencing Y2K in Austin with 1 million people – and that rocked! As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Wishes Granted!
December 20, 2022 10:00Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad got to know a terminally-ill boy sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The video below is of the deeply missed Kobe Bryant and how he connected with a child with cerebral palsy.
Disabled Lawn Mowing
December 06, 2022 10:00Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson.
Disabled Swimming!
November 22, 2022 10:00“Disabled Swimming,” chronicles how being abnormal was normal…until it wasn’t.
Playing Sports With a Disability
November 08, 2022 10:00Today’s podcast is about how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with playing sports with their disabilities. Here are some inspirational videos about disabled persons playing sports. As always, thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
My First Internet Date!
October 25, 2022 19:42I wanted to share my first internet date, which occurred in March, 1997. Thank You for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a great “first date” scene from the film, “The Invention of Lying” (Jennifer Garner & Ricky Gervais).
Hammad’s “Love Connection” Tryout (yes, he did)…
October 11, 2022 19:49This podcast chronicles how I tried out for “The Love Connection,” a TV show. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes and ears.
Remember the Titanic Northridge Earthquake of ’94.
September 27, 2022 19:35Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s experience living through the 1994 Earthquake in Northridge, CA (Los Angeles). As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Desert Trip Magic
September 13, 2022 19:17This podcast shares how an app called “Magic” helped Hammad get access to one of the most amazing concerts he’s ever seen.
Journey to Liverpool – The Beatles
August 30, 2022 19:02Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to explore the beginnings of the Beatles.
Road Trip to Wichita to see The Firm!
August 16, 2022 18:39“Road Trip to Wichita” explores the need for all of us to do something out of the box now and again. Here is a video from “The Firm” and some audio from the specific concert we attended in Wichita, Kansas, on March 2, 1985. I want to thank you once […]
Finding Balance
August 02, 2022 10:00Look back at how Hammad found balance (literally speaking). We hope you enjoy it, and we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Life Lessons and Faded Dreams
July 19, 2022 10:00Today we’ll take a look back at a deeply unfortunate life lesson. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Guns & Mirrors
July 05, 2022 10:00Today we look back at the scariest day of Hammad’s life, which triggered the end of his childhood innocence. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Hurdles
June 21, 2022 10:00Today we look back at Hammad’s hurdles – especially difficult for a short guy! We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
My Olympic Moment
June 07, 2022 10:00Today’s memory is Hammad’s Olympic moment. Everyone has these moments in life, but Hammad’s occurred while attending the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
How An Armless Boy in Guatemala Changed My Life
May 24, 2022 10:00Today we take a look back at one of the moments that changed Hammad’s life forever. We hope you enjoy it. As always, thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
What Dating is Like When You’re Disabled!
April 26, 2022 10:00If you ever wondered what it’s like to date with a disability, here’s a quick look into how Hammad and Jonathan dealt with dating when disabled. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears!
How I Got Engaged
April 12, 2022 10:00Here’s a quickie on how I got engaged to the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
A Failed Date, A Final Four, and A Fantastic Road Trip.
March 29, 2022 10:00Hear how a blind date at the Final Four led to a memorable road trip.
Befriending Icons – Abridged Version
March 15, 2022 10:00Today’s podcast talks about the magical journey associated with befriending your icons. Thanks again for lending us your ears and eyes!
Childhood Dreams & The Adult You
March 01, 2022 10:00Today’s podcast discusses the importance of hanging on to some of your childhood dreams, regardless of outlandish they may seem. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Embracing the Cold at Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota!
February 15, 2022 19:29Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s frigid but fun trip to Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota. Here are some of our favorite moments from Super Bowl 52. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Memories of Super Bowls Past
February 01, 2022 10:00We wanted to share a few memorable Super Bowl moments with you. As always, we thank yu for lending us your eyes and ears!
Baptized at Jiffy Lube!
January 18, 2022 16:09Seriously. This happened. Listen to how (and why) Hammad got Baptized at a Jiffy Lube. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! Here are some interesting baptisms.
New Years with The Beach Boys!
January 04, 2022 18:51Today’s story chronicles Hammad’s 1992 Las Vegas rendezvous with The Beach Boys, John Stamos, and a hearse…All fun. All true! Here are a few pictures from our trip. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes and ears.
Baptized at Lucky Lube – The Film!
December 21, 2021 10:00Today’s podcast is about “Baptized at Lucky Lube,” the short film Hammad wrote and directed about when he was baptized at a Jiffy Lube. Thank you for lending us your ears!
Teachers and Lessons
December 07, 2021 18:56Hammad and Jonathan chronicle unforgettable experiences with teachers, including lifelong scarring from reading comprehension and long division! As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Books We Love!
November 23, 2021 14:31 - 25.2 MBToday we’re discussing books we love; the ones that shaped us as kids and the ones that guided us as adults. We thank you for lending us your eyes and ears! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LS36KVBQwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9OAinGRrqs
July 4, 1885?
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 19.8 MBToday’s quickie is about an interesting conversation Hammad had regarding the birth of America. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
The Longest Walk-Off!
October 26, 2021 10:00Today we discuss Game 3 of the 2018 World World Series; an event Hammad didn’t attend but experienced in a very unique way. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Memoirs from my Favorite Rivalry (UCLA vs. USC)
October 12, 2021 08:26Today we discuss Hammad’s experience with his favorite rivalry; UCLA vs. USC football. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
The Root Beer Incident
September 28, 2021 15:27 - 43.7 MBToday’s episode mainly focuses on a “culture clash” incident Hammad experienced in his childhood with root beer. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Honoring September 11th
September 14, 2021 16:40 - 68.7 MBHere is what Hammad and Jonathan experienced on September 11, 2001. Here are some clips remembering 9/11. As always, we are thankful for you lending us your eyes.
Creating a National PSA to Honor September 11th
August 31, 2021 16:48 - 78.8 MBThis podcast chronicles a White House endorsed, Disney and Verizon financed and Regal Cinemas distributed Public Service Announcement that Hammad directed, wrote and produced on the one-year anniversary of September 11. Everything you are about to hear is true; including vertically-challenged, 34-year-old Hammad being mistaken for an abducted 13-year-old boy, the […]
The Magic of June 30 & Heavy Metal Jonathan!
August 17, 2021 16:14 - 55 MBHey, everybody. Today’s podcast chronicles the magic on June 30 and also discusses Jonathan’s return to the heavy metal stage. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Doctor Prescribes Dr. Pepper!
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 27.8 MBHere’s a look at one of our favorite podcasts so far….. Yes, it’s true: Dr. Pepper helped to heal my medical condition as a child. I’ve also attached a classic Dr. Pepper commercial. I hope you enjoy the podcast, and I thank you kindly for lending us your eyes and […]
How Those With Less Teach Us More – Guatemala Trip
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 16.9 MBAs we gear up for a slew of new episodes, I wanted to release some of my favorites so far. This episode chronicles how a trip to Guatemala gave me perspective on life. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Judging the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 34.3 MBRemember the time I judged the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant? I’ve also attached a short video of Hawaiian Tropic models shooting in Hawaii.