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The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast

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Hey Activision! Subtitles on video games should not be a “nice to have”

November 23, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 7podcast, I talk about the release of the video game Spyro Reignited Trilogy not having subtitles during the cut-scenes.

And there was also a surprising statement by the games developer and publisher on their decisions not to add it.

Read or listen to the story about Spyro video and lack of subtitles

‘My journey around the world as The Deaf Traveller’ – an interview with Ed Rex

November 7, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 6 of the podcast, I chat with Ed Rex, aka ‘The Deaf Traveller’.

Ed shares his story about travelling around the world and the challenges he faced with some surreal stories and brilliant advice for anyone who wants to do the same.

Read or listen to the interview with Ed Rex here

‘From a major ear surgery to advocating for disabled people’ – an interview with Abbi Brown

October 10, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 5 of the podcast, I chat with Abbi Brown, an advocate for disabled people who has also gone through a major surgery to help her with hearing and improve the quality of her life.

Read or listen to the interview with Abbi Brown here

How to *not* replicate a deaf person in a movie

September 21, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 4 of the podcast, it’s a solo show with yours truly and I talk about the furore around an upcoming movie featuring a deaf character by played a hearing actress

The director has claimed that she signed perfectly and “seems to have an almost innate sense of what it’s like being a deaf person”.

Read or listen to the story about this director’s comment here

‘Breaking down barriers in PR for deaf people’ – An interview with Sara Hawthorn

September 11, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 3, I chat with Sara Hawthorn, a PR business owner who is also tackling and breaking down the barriers that exists within the PR and communications industry

She also shares her own hearing loss journey and offers fantastic advice along the way.

Read or listen to the interview with Sara Hawthorn here

‘From growing up with barriers to building businesses’ – an interview with Amy Rowe

August 28, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 2, I chat to Amy Rowe, who runs two businesses and is an ambassador of a deaf charity.

We talk about the challenges growing up with a hearing loss (alongside her brother), fighting to build a career as a journalist and subsequently co-founding 2 businesses whilst doing her charity work.

Read or listen to the interview with Amy Rowe here

‘Becoming a Deaf comedian’ – an interview with John Smith from Beautiful BSL

August 26, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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In episode 1 of the podcast, I chat with John Smith, a Deaf comedian from Beautiful BSL who has entertained the audience across the world using sign language.

John has also appeared in various press and TV too, as well as performing in theatres and clubs.

Read or listen to the interview with John Smith here

What is ‘The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast’ & why it exists?’

August 25, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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Episode 0 is an opportunity for me to explain to you the purpose of this podcast (and the website), what is its purpose and what is was created.

And of course, transcripts are included in every single episode.

Read or listen to episode 0 here

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