The Roller and the Stroller

Enjoy Josiah's bromance with Kelly's boyfriend, Tyler!

Today we are talking about our top tv shows of all time! 

Let's end this wonderful year with our favorite topic - music! Let us share our favorite albums of the year with you! Happy New Year!

YOU KNOW THE DRILL! :) We break down our top 5 concerts that we have been to this year. 

Get Your Feeds On! Today we try something different - well, we try many different things! We were gifted a bunch of little treats, so we thought we'd try 'em live on air! Don't worry if you don't like chewing sounds (neither does Kelly) - we edited as much chewing sounds out as we could. Yum or Not Yum? That is the question.

we all have them. some are fair and some are dumb. it be like that sometimes.

oh hey we back, we just took a lil hiatus (just like Thrice did in 2012 - we don't need to talk about that or else Kelly will cry...) We're gonna just jump right back into it with our fav music of 2024! YEEHAWWWW

STORY TIME!! Today Josiah tells us about 2 recent wheelchair mishaps, both which were entirely avoidable (but don't tell him I said that)! When will it end? Probably never. ig: @therollerandthetrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod contact: [email protected]

Enter Dua Lipa. We recently talked about how Josiah has to get a note from his doctor saying he does, in fact, have Cerebral Palsy to get a parking placard, but what exactly does his annual physical entail? Let's get physical! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #accessibility

Have you ever caught someone staring at you? Awkward, right? Well, welcome to Josiah's world. Today we discuss how a recent trip to the zoo reminded us that sometimes Josiah can catch all the attention, and it's not always because of his striking good looks! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt:    / @therollerandthestrollerpod   therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Sometimes you can't reach the microwave, sometimes you break something by hitting a wall, and sometimes your wheelchair just falls apart in the middle of st louis, but you gon' learn! Today we chat about times the Roller has trialed and errored in situations that most people would never think of! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #accessibility

I don't know how to live this wheelchair life - even after 29 years! Most people, including us, would think getting a parking pass for a disability would be simple, but guess again. Today we talk about the issues Josiah faces while trying to get this all sorted out. Houston, we have a problem. Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #accessibility

Today we talk about what the Stroller is most passionate about - taking care of the youth! This episode didn't go in the direction we expected, but we talked freely and had a good discussion! Join us as we take a look at how we hope to help the generations after us. Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #coaching

IT'S SEASON 2, BEETSES! Welcome back to the R&S, and of course we are wheeling off S2 strong by discussing the bathroom questions! Yes, this was requested, so here ya go. Don't worry; we only SLIGHTLY giggle thru this episode. ;) Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #marchmadness #bracket #sports

Today our very own sports-genius and professional game announcer Ryan Kaufman joins us for a very special edition of The Roller and the Stroller! Today we celebrate March Madness by creating our own little bracket game, consisting of the only most logical of wheelchair faceoffs questions. Enjoy the madness! Find Ryan here: https://twitter.com/GingerlyTweets https://www.instagram.com/kaufmansports/ https://www.xtrasports1300.com/   Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]   #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts #marchmadness #bracket #sports

ROLLIES ROLL OUT. Today we have a special guest - MASON! Mason was once a stroller, and then he got into an accident that caused him to be a roller. Now the two rollers have gotten together to form the ultimate dynamic rolling duo: MEALS ON WHEELS. Find Mason here: https://www.catcountry951.com/shows/the-cat-country-951-morning-show/ https://www.instagram.com/mason_in_the_morning/ https://www.facebook.com/CatCountryMason/ Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod www.therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #paralyzed #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts  

Doctors and Physical Therapists and Manufacturers, oh my! There are many "steps" and hoops to "jump" through to get a wheelchair. Josiah has had 5 wheelchairs in his lifetime, and today he "walks" us through how you get a custom one. Puns for days! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts

We would like to thank the Academy! Seriously, a whole freaking year of doing this podcast has been so much fun! Today we discuss our favorite episodes! Thank you! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #podcasts

You've got a friend in me! And by "me," we mean Racer - Josiah's childhood service dog! Racer was the goodest boy who helped Josiah with tasks in his teenage years, but now Josiah is on the fence about getting another pet. What do you think? Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #physicaltherapy #servicepets #dogs

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE! Josiah has gone through physical therapy for his #cerebralpalsy - but the first time he did, it left him with some trauma. :( It took him a long time to go back to PT, but the second time around wasn't too bad. How did it help him? PT Around and Find Out! Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair #physicaltherapy

Picture this: A #wheelchairuser stuck in the wilderness - WWRD? Kelly throws some scenarios at Josiah in which he has to tell us how he would navigate them with his wheelchair. Some of these situations are made up, but some of them happened to us in real life! THAT'S JUST REAL LIFE. #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

While most people's biggest fears don't involve wheelchairs, our friend Jeff begs to differ. We have a special guest on today's episode in which we discuss going to the restroom in a #handicapped stall. What would happen if a Roller rolled in? Josiah is here to answer. Jeff's Jukebox: https://omny.fm/shows/jeff-s-jukebox https://www.youtube.com/@JeffHaber8/videos   Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected] #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair

Let's do this! Today Josiah talks about his biggest challenges as a wheelchair user, and Kelly gives insight on what she sees him struggle with. #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Take Me Back! Back to Better Days! Shout out to Story of the Year. The Roller and the Stroller is our podcast of the year!! Cuz we were born in 2023, and we have many feelings about that! We're talking about our #newyearsresolutions and our favorite episodes of The Roller and the Stroller! Thanks for all the support this year! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Let's go back... back to the beginning... of our podcast! We give you an update of all the new venues and bands we've seen since we recorded our 2nd and most listened to episode: "CONCERTS on Wheels: A Deep Dive." Most of the concert venues were good, but there are two that need MAJOR improvements to their #accessible sections... #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Too many times, we find ourselves subconsciously comparing our lives with others, whether it's online or in person. Kelly's curious on how that affects Josiah, as he often gets his life compared to those without a disability. Are comparisons always bad or can they be healthy? What is the balance? WE NEED ANSWERS! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Enter The Story So Far.... Josiah discusses some of his blind spots due to being a wheelchair user. Then Kelly points out some of the things Josiah may not notice on her part of the friendship... like him yeeting himself down the mountain. *eyeroll* #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Do we need to say more? Apparently so... because we did a whole episode on it! Unfortunately both the Roller and the Stroller have chronic pain, so here's how we deal with it. It isn't easy! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

"Treat others the way they want to be treated." Did you know that Josiah has a past of completely dominating the Speech and Debate game? The more you know! Today Josiah shares why he felt it was important to base his speech around his disability, and it really made an impact!  full speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOndS0pWYqM #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Josiah describes what his self-talk sounds like and how it's affected by being in a wheelchair. Sometimes self-worth just needs a little self-work. :) #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Whatchu know about Wheelchair Maintenance? Well, if it's nothing, we got you covered. Today Josiah talks about the upkeep and care of Furi so she can live her best life. There are many moving parts that he has to clean and check up on, and much like our cars, she expensive! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser #wheelchair I instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]    

Josiah the Last Wheelbender has entered the chat! Today we talk about what it's like for a wheelchair user to face the elements of nature. Snow, ice, mud, storms, heat, all of the above can affect the way he moves through the world... and also affects his body aches. With a state like Colorado, it definitely is a wheely big task! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

Today we talk about how the people around Josiah have adapted to his wheelchair use and disability! Kelly also discusses how her impatient nature has be altered thanks to her friendship with Josiah. #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

If last episode made you mad, oh boy, it's got nothing on this one. Today we finish up the conversation that Josiah had with the janitor. What he says will definitely shock you and make you shake your head in disbelief. We are utterly confusion! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod contact: [email protected] youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

Josiah has been asked many times in his life if people can pray over his disability. But this particular man might have really gone too far. Today we dive into a recorded conversation between Josiah and a man who approached him, feeling called to tell Josiah he didn't have big enough faith - and that's the reason he can't walk??? It's interesting.   #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube:  therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

It's finally arrived - the topic we've all been waiting for! - Well, what Kelly has been waiting for... Today we start our series about #religion, and we begin with our foundations and experiences that helped shape our beliefs. Here we go! #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

Guess who's back, back again! Let's talk media - specifically how wheelchair users are portrayed in movies and tv shows. Usually they're used as inspirational pieces, feel-good stories, or even the butt of the joke, so can we please break that trend? We're kind of bored of seeing the stereotypical wheelchair user story in media, so we came up with a GENIUS zombie apocalyptic idea for a movie, starring the oh-so-handsome roller, Josiah. Hollywood, call us. ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod yt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg  

Josiah had the time of his life while he was in college, but it wasn't always easy. Sometimes he wasn't able to enjoy all of the campus activities due to them being non-accessible, and he even was unable to roll around campus sometimes due to the lack of snow removal. Today he reads his articles he wrote concerning these topics!  #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser Instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod therollerandthestroller.podbean.com contact: [email protected]

TODAY WE TALK ABOUT MUSIC! THAT IS ALL THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT! :)  ig: @therollerandthetrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

Dear Josiah's Body... Did you get what you came here for? Did you come to start a war?! Today Josiah tells us how his body reacts to certain scenarios while being disabled. Putting on clothes, sleeping, and even going to the restroom are a lot different than you think!  ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

It's the final countdown! Self talk will make or break you - but will it get you a date? Don't ask us because we don't always have the best self esteem. Today we discuss our views on what it's like to date us, how we feel others view us romantically, and some of the worries Josiah carries about dating in his wheelchair. EEEEEEEE.... Will we ever let our guards down or will we stay in our heads, just like -- JASON DERULO!! ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod

Mythbusters, who? It's us! Today we chat about some myths about dating someone with a disability and/or who uses a wheelchair. Josiah lays down how he feels about these myths and Kelly agrees... sometimes! And we chat about what it's like to be on dating apps as a wheelchair user!    ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRollerandtheStrollerPod

Can Bob the Builder fix our love lives? Today we begin our series on dating! Josiah hits us with tips, tricks, and things to know about dating a wheelchair user, while Kelly gives a small, tiny, baby inside scoop of her dating past, and she might be ready to get back into the scene. Ruh roh! What happened to Miss Independent? #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairuser #disabilityawareness ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

This may be the shortest podcast we've ever done! Today we celebrate making it all the way to 20 episodes with an informative QnA. Also this was recorded BEFORE the Nuggys won the NBA championship, so let me just make up for that here: YYYYYAAAAAS BABY! DENVER NUGGETS ARE THE 2023 NBA CHAMPS! LET'S GOOO! Okay, now back to your regular scheduled programming. insta: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg    

Life is a Highway! Going to college is already stressful enough, but have you ever thought what it would be like rollin' around campus in a wheelchair? Josiah gives advice on how to handle college with a disability, tells us what to research and who to talk to, and shares what he learned from the difficulties of traversing school grounds. And he made it out alive! T God. insta: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg    

Enter Julie Andrews. Today we chat about the awesomeness that comes with having a disability and being in a wheelchair. While most people might think living with Cerebral Palsy would be, as our dear friends New Found Glory would say, All Downhill From Here, it's quite the contrary. Or... maybe it is All Downhill From Here... if you're Josiah and Furi at the top of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. SKRRT!   #cerebralpalsy #disabilityawareness #disability #wheelchairuser ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg

Today we talk about some of the things Kelly never really paid attention to before she met Josiah. Now that she's besties with a wheelchair user, she looks at the world waaaay differently and notices many things that she never has before. Also, we discuss a little bit on what it's like to be overlooked and ignored sometimes. EEEE... It be like that sometimes.    ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg  

Why ya gotta be so rude? Don't cha know I'm human, too? Today Josiah breaks down how he feels about some of the rude/interesting comments that are made towards him being a wheelchair user. Sometimes Kelly agrees, and sometimes she does not! This one's a heater!    ig @therollerandthestrollerpod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGc2k2ilZK96reBCtNzDTg  

Disabilities may cause curiosity, but some people really need to think before they speak. *facepalm* In this episode, we share some of the dumb, rude, uncalled for, and shocking questions that Josiah gets asked about his wheelchair and CP. Don't fret! There are some genuine questions, as well. And Kelly recalls her first time she witnessed this madness and her initial reaction was to, as Eminem would say, "Just lose it!" ig: @therollerandthestrollerpod #cerebralpalsy #disability #wheelchair #wheelchairuser

WE LOVE KI! Today we discuss the work accommodations that Josiah needed for his CP and wheelchair, so we brought on our former boss and current bestie to discuss how she felt about hiring Josiah. And we go deeper into how we both almost got fired. Oops! instagram: @therollerandthestrollerpod #cerebralpalsy #accessability #disability