About this podcast
Our hope is to provide our listeners with new and unique perspectives on spinal cord injuries and the research being done to uncover a cure.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- Zebrafish Regenerate After SCI - Dr. Sam Wattrus · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 42In this LIVE episode of Spinal Cast Peter Morton, Host and Dr. Sam Wattrus sit down to discuss Sam’s research funded by MCPF. They explore why organisms like zebrafish can…
- A New Direction · 3 min · Season 1 Episode 41Transitions take some getting used to - but often they open the door to something better. Over the years, our most-listened-to episodes have been those focused on specific…
- Change Comes From Action - Jeff Toby · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 40Meet Jeff Toby from St. Paul, Minnesota. At just 22, a motorcycle accident left him a C5 quadriplegic — but it didn’t stop his drive. Instead of following his family’s business…
- Going Off-Road - Topher Downham · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 39In this episode of Spinal Cast, we are joined by Topher Downham, an adventurer, educator, and quadriplegic whose happiest moments are spent in the great outdoors. Passionate…
- Finding Your People - Beth Reeves & Vanessa Jewell · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 38In this episode of Spinal Cast, we explore what it really means to meet someone where they are on their recovery journey. Our guests, Beth Reeves, a clinical social worker and…
- Stack Good Days! - Hunter Pinke · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 37Does attitude matter? Just ask Hunter Pinke. In this episode of Spinal Cast, we sit down with Hunter Pinke – a proud, small town North Dakotan athlete with a universal message…
- The Trifecta: Neurons, Axons, & Genes - Dr. Murray Blackmore · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 36In this episode of Spinal Cast, we’re joined by Dr. Murray Blackmore – renowned for making complex biology accessible. He breaks down the incredible science behind spinal cord…
- Inside the 2025 Wheelchair Games - Seth Thomas · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode of Spinal Cast, we shine the spotlight on the 44th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, coming to Minneapolis from July 17-22, 2025. Hosted by the Paralyzed…
- The Power of Pericytes - Dr. Isaura Martins · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode of Spinal Cast, we’re chatting with Dr. Isaura Martins about some seriously cool science. Her lab is digging into the world of pericytes - not the spooky…
- Passion On & Off the Court - Scott Hogsett · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 33Some people are natural athletes. They take risks and love that adrenaline high. Scott Hogsett is one of those people. After a life-changing accident left him quadriplegic in his…
- Mimicking Neural Pathways - Dr. Marina Martinez · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this episode of Spinal Cast, we dive into the research of Dr. Marina Martinez, Associate Professor at the Département de Neurosciences at Université de Montréal. Dr. Martinez…
- Mobility Solutions - Bryan Everett · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode of Spinal Cast, we sit down with Bryan Everett, CEO of MobilityWorks, a leader in accessibility solutions for individuals with mobility challenges. From in-home…
- Growing up with a Paralyzed Parent - Maya Robles, Marisa Valenti, & Kevin Hoaglund Jr. · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 30It’s a small world after all! In this episode of Spinal Cast, Kevin Hoaglund Jr., Maya Robles, and Marisa Valenti share their personal journey of growing up in New Jersey with a…
- Just Be Gr8 - Ethan Glynn & Parker Durkin · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 29Meet Ethan Glynn and Parker Durkin, brothers who love the game of football even after a life-altering tackle left Ethan, then a freshman, with a C4 spinal cord injury. In this…
- A Walk Across America - Zach Foor & Greg Mans · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 28This episode of Spinal Cast highlights the transformative power of writing, community, and overcoming adversity. Our guests are Zach Foor, a rehab technician, and Greg Mans, a…
- Voting with a Disability - Lydia McComas · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 27As Election Day 2024 draws near, this episode of Spinal Cast couldn’t be more relevant. We’re excited to welcome Lydia McComas, Voter Engagement Division Manager for Hennepin…
- Aging with SCI - Linda & Steve Carter · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this episode of Spinal Cast, we dive into the inspiring story of Linda Carter, whom her brother Steve affectionately calls "Wonder Woman." After a devastating snow tubing…
- Walking Again - Vicky Garrison · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 25Meet Vicky Garrison, an Air Force veteran who, after being diagnosed with cervical stenosis and myelopathy in 2003, has embraced current technology to walk again! Say hello to…
- Transforming Veteran Lives - Ryan Bouslog · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode of Spinal Cast, we learn about the remarkable programs and treatments available to veterans at the VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center in Minneapolis. Ryan…
- Neuroscience Meets SCI - Dr. Samuel Chung & Noa Grooms · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 23You’ve heard the saying, “it’s the little things that make a difference,” right? In this episode of Spinal Cast you’ll discover just how profound those little things can be! Dr…
