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What’s Your Limp?

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Oct 25, 2021 • 47min

Nic Novicki: Giving a Platform to Disabled Artists

Ask Jordan a question!In the latest episode, Jordan chats with actor/comedian Nic Novicki!You likely recognize Nic from his appearances on The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, The Good Doctor and more. He also has an impressive career as a stand-up comedian, going on tour with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze.But that's not all. Nic was diagnosed with Dwarfism at 3 years old and has undergone 20 surgeries (totaling over 100 hours under the knife). But that hasn't stopped Nic from chasing (and accomplishing) his dreams. Now, after founding the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Nic is committed to giving other actors/filmmakers with disabilities a platform to show their work.Follow Nic on social media @NicNovicki and visit his website at www.NicNovicki.com to learn more about him!Support the show
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Oct 18, 2021 • 28min

Josh Blue: Overcoming Insecurities Through Humor

Ask Jordan a question!In this fun-sized episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with comedian Josh Blue. Josh is a highly successful stand-up comedian and winner of the 2006 season of Last Comic Standing but he also has Cerebral Palsy. In this episode, Josh talks about his journey as a comedian, overcoming his insecurities in high school and learning to use humor as a tool to educate and inform others on his disability. Be sure to follow Josh on social media at @JoshBlueComedy and subscribe to him on YouTube at YouTube.com/JoshBlueTube!Support the show
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Oct 11, 2021 • 55min

Kiera Allen: Becoming Disabled as a Teenager

Ask Jordan a question!In the latest episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with star of the hit Hulu film, Run, Kiera Allen!Kiera starred in Run alongside Sarah Paulson, and held her own. She also became the first wheelchair user to star in a major studio thriller. In her conversation with Jordan, Kiera discusses her big break, as well as the struggles of becoming disabled as a teenager. Not only was it a huge adjustment physically, but socially, mentally and emotionally as well. And we talk about all of it!Be sure to watch Run on Hulu now and follow Kiera Allen on social media!Support the show
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Oct 4, 2021 • 53min

Stephen Letnes: The Journey of a Visually-Impaired Composer

Ask Jordan a question!In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with Stephen Letnes - an award winning film composer and musician who has composed nearly 120 scores for feature films and shorts. If that wasn't impressive enough, Stephen has done all of that while being almost completely blind.Stephen opens up to us about his struggles as a visually impaired composer, insecurities he's struggled with throughout his life and what he's doing to help create opportunities for other filmmakers/actors with disabilities!Support the show
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Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 4min

Jonathan Roumie: The Pressures of Playing Jesus

Ask Jordan a question!In today's episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan talks with one of his cast mates from The Chosen - Jonathan Roumie, who has won awards and received praise from critics and fans for his portrayal as Jesus.Jonathan talks faith and his journey as an artist. He also opens up about his experience with bullying as a teen, as well as the pressure that comes with playing arguably the most iconic figure in the history of the world. If you're a fan of The Chosen, I assure you that this is a side of Jonathan that you haven't seen before! Also, Jonathan and Jordan might just shed some light on a running joke they started in season 1 *hint, hint*Support the show
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Sep 20, 2021 • 37min

Sophia Herzog: Becoming a Paralympian

Ask Jordan a question!In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with Paralympian swimmer, Sophia Herzog!Sophia won the Silver Medal in the 100m Breaststroke in 2016 and the Bronze Medal this year in Tokyo. Now, at 24, she is retiring from swimming and ready for the next chapter of her life. She opens up about her future (and the anxieties that come with the unknown), her experience as the only kid with a disability in school and her desire to prove herself.Support the show
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Sep 13, 2021 • 58min

Fred Guttenberg: Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

Ask Jordan a question!The latest episode of What's Your Limp is easily our most emotional episode yet. Fred Guttenberg is a gun safety activist - but more than that, he's a father who lost his daughter to gun violence. Fred's daughter, Jaime, was one of 17 victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Fred lost his daughter just months after losing his brother to cancer, as a result of his service on 9/11. Now Fred is directly tied to two of the greatest tragedies in our nation's history. And he is using his pain, grief and suffering to educate others and to fight for real change - in an attempt to prevent others from having to endure what he has.To learn more about Fred's activism, visit https://fredguttenberg.com.Support the show
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Sep 6, 2021 • 45min

Chris Sapphire: Coming Out & Finding God

Ask Jordan a question!In the latest episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with his old friend, Chris Sapphire - who you probably know from the hit Netflix reality show, The Circle!After coming out as gay at 14,  Chris suffered bullying from the adults in his community and contemplated suicide. However, his renewed faith in God gave him a new sense of purpose and sense of love and acceptance for himself.  And now he has made it a life goal to spread love and acceptance to others, who might be struggling just as he did! Support the show
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Aug 30, 2021 • 47min

Jenni Gold: Navigating Hollywood as a Disabled Filmmaker

Ask Jordan a question!In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with filmmaker, Jenni Gold!Jenni directed the acclaimed documentary Cinemability, which tracks the history of disability in the film industry and explores how disabled characters and actors are portrayed and perceived in Hollywood. The reason that Jenni is passionate about this topic is because she is disabled herself. Jenni has muscular dystrophy and is a wheelchair user. Women filmmakers have a hard enough time getting opportunities in this business, but it becomes even harder when you add a disability into the mix. But that hasn't stopped Jenni from pursuing her dreams and proving time and time again, that she has a place in Hollywood and is just as capable as her able-bodied peers.Listen to her episode now and then go check out Cinemability!Support the show
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Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 2min

Ramy Youssef: Having a Cultural Identity Crisis

Ask Jordan a question!In the latest episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan talks to Golden Globe-winner, Ramy Youssef - star and creator of the hit Hulu series Ramy!This might just be Jordan's deepest and most complex  conversation he's had yet. Ramy is constantly challenging people and forcing them outside of their comfort zone on his show, and this episode is no different. They dive into the nuances of morality, social constructs, the state of religion and more!In addition to all of that, Ramy talks about his activism for the Muslim and disabled community, and his passion for telling their stories on screen.Support the show

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