Hearing Matters Podcast

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Welcome to the #1 Hearing Aid & Hearing Health Podcast with Blaise M. Delfino, M.S. - HIS! We combine education, entertainment, and all things hearing aid-related in one ear-pleasing package!

In each episode, we'll unravel the mysteries of the auditory system, decode the latest advancements in hearing technology, and explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. But don't worry, we promise our discussions won't go in one ear and out the other!

From heartwarming personal stories to mind-blowing research breakthroughs, the Hearing Matters Podcast is your go-to destination for all things related to hearing health. Get ready to laugh, learn, and join a vibrant community that believes that hearing matters - because it truly does!


Episode Date
Friday Audiogram: Who Counts As A Professional Degree?
Dec 12, 2025
Making Sense of the Student Loan Changes and Professional Degree Definition
Dec 09, 2025
Friday Audiogram: The Day A Mother's Voice Turned Her Baby’s Head
Dec 05, 2025
Microtia, Atresia, and Hearing Loss with Melissa Tumblin, Founder of EarCommunity
Dec 03, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Starkey Omega AI's DNN 360 Explained
Nov 21, 2025
When Effortful Listening Ends, Relationships Heal
Nov 19, 2025
Saturday Spotlight: A Modern Path To Better Hearing
Nov 15, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Your Glasses Are Fun—Why Are Hearing Aids Still A Secret?
Nov 14, 2025
How BLUEMOTH is Redesigning Access to Hearing Health
Nov 11, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Pivot, Protect Your Peace, Serve Patients Better
Nov 07, 2025
He Brought Hearing Aids To Bingo Night And Built A Practice
Nov 05, 2025
How A Dentist’s Tech-Forward Practice Can Transform Hearing Healthcare Patient Care
Oct 28, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Real Ear Measurement (REM) with Dr. Steven Taddei
Oct 24, 2025
From Recording Studio To Audiology Clinic feat. Dr. Steven Taddei
Oct 22, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Patient First, Technology Second
Oct 17, 2025
Starkey Omega AI feat. Brandon Sawalich and Dr. Dave Fabry
Oct 14, 2025
Hearing Loss and Dementia: Understanding the Link, Restoring Hope
Oct 08, 2025
Friday Audiogram: When You Can Hear But Can't Understand
Sep 26, 2025
Central Auditory Processing Disorder with Dr. Angela Alexander
Sep 25, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Beyond Real Ear Measurement - Why Patient Perception Matters
Sep 19, 2025
The Human Touch in Hearing Care with Ray Woodworth, BC - HIS
Sep 17, 2025
Friday Audiogram: From Classroom to Capitol - Why Advocacy Education Matters
Sep 12, 2025
What if We Managed Tinnitus Differently?
Sep 10, 2025
Friday Audiogram: Unmasking Tinnitus with Dr. Alexandra Tarvin
Aug 29, 2025
How One Tiny House is Shaking Up Hearing Healthcare feat. Dr. Carla Smiley
Aug 26, 2025
From Stage Monitors to Hearing Aids: A Drummer's Audio Evolution
Aug 19, 2025
How Hearing Aids Changed a Musician's Life
Aug 12, 2025
Can You Build a Patient-First Practice While Still Being Profitable?
Aug 06, 2025
Navigating Managed Care While Putting Patients First
Jul 30, 2025
Advocacy in Hearing Healthcare: Beyond Politics to Patient Outcomes feat. Dr. Megan Adams
Jul 23, 2025
Celebrating 200 Episodes: From College Radio to Global Impact
Jul 09, 2025
Why Patients Need to Experience Hearing Aids Before They Buy Them
Jul 01, 2025
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing feat. Lindsay Dain
Jun 25, 2025
Tinnitus Management with Dr. Alexandra Tarvin | Elevate Audiology
Jun 17, 2025
Exploring Auditory Wellness with Dr. Larry Humes
Jun 13, 2025
Audiologists who shaped our profession share their 50-year journey
Jun 06, 2025
6 Proven Strategies to Reduce Hearing Aid Returns
May 30, 2025
Intimacy and Hearing Loss with Gael Hannan
May 22, 2025
Policy in Action: How Bridget Dobyan is Advancing Hearing Healthcare
May 14, 2025
Hearing Loss and Cognition with Madison Levine, BC - HIS
May 06, 2025
Professional Ethics in Hearing Healthcare with Dr. Michael Page
May 02, 2025
Auracast and Accessibility: Exploring Starkey's Latest Innovations
Apr 24, 2025
Navigating Managed Care in Audiology with Dr. Noël Crosby
Apr 08, 2025
Matt Hay's Journey with an Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI)
Apr 01, 2025
The Buzz Over Tuning Out Tinnitus feat. Dr. Grant Searchfield
Mar 26, 2025
Auditory Neuroplasticity with Dr. Brandon Paul
Mar 20, 2025
Your Ear Is the Boss: How Proper Impressions Transform Hearing Aid Performance with Ray Woodworth, BC-HIS
Mar 13, 2025
Beyond the Audiogram: Subclinical Hearing Loss with Dr. Christina M. Roup
Mar 05, 2025
The Importance of Extended High-Frequency Testing with Dr. Melissa Fling
Feb 28, 2025
Speech Audiometry and Issues in Recorded versus Monitored LIVE Voice feat. Lisa Lucks Mendel, Ph.D.
Feb 18, 2025
Ethical Journeys in Audiology: Dr. Michael Page on Balancing Care and Professional Standards
Feb 11, 2025
Rethinking Dementia: Prevention, Treatment, and Healthcare Gaps feat. Dr. Dung Trinh
Jan 30, 2025
Bridging Healthcare Gaps with Cultural Sensitivity feat. Dr. Kristina English
Jan 24, 2025
From Foam to Global Impact: Elliott Berger on Hearing Protection
Jan 15, 2025
Chronic Medical Conditions and Hearing Loss with Dr. Gerda Maissel
Jan 07, 2025
From Silence to Sound: A Journey of Hope feat. Suzanne Picerno
Dec 17, 2024
Medications, Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus with Dr. Robert DiSogra
Dec 12, 2024
From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy: Dr. Mark Campbell-Foster's Inspiring Path
Dec 04, 2024
6 Ways to Reduce Hearing Aid Returns and Enhance Patient Satisfaction in 2025
Nov 27, 2024
Dr. Lori Zitelli on Comprehensive Care, Tinnitus, and Emotional Health
Nov 21, 2024
Intelligent Hearing: Dr. Dave Fabry on AI Advancements in Hearing Aids
Nov 13, 2024
Redefining Hearing Aids feat. Brandon Sawalich
Oct 30, 2024
Elevate Your Performance with Expert IEM Advice
Oct 24, 2024
Starkey Edge AI
Oct 15, 2024
"Your Brain On: Hearing Loss" feat. Dr. Douglas Beck, Dr. Frank Lin, and Dr. Kristin Barry
Oct 08, 2024
Joel Lockwood's Journey: From Tech Innovator to Hearing Health Advocate
Oct 03, 2024
Transforming Audiology: Dr. Alicia D.D. Spoor on Modernization, Advocacy, and Scope Expansion
Sep 24, 2024
Exploring Vestibular Disorders: Differentiating Dizziness, Vertigo, and Ménière's Disease
Sep 19, 2024
FDA Approval of Apple AirPods Pro 2: Dr. Keith Darrow on Competing with Prescription Hearing Aids
Sep 17, 2024
Lifestyle Choices and Alzheimer's: Insights from Dr. Trinh
Sep 13, 2024
Expert Tips for Integrating Cognitive Screening in Audiology Practices
Sep 04, 2024
Dr. Nina Kraus on the Connection Between Sound and Mind
Aug 29, 2024
In-Ear Monitors: Expert Insights with Dr. Melissa E. Heche
Aug 21, 2024
Overcoming Stigma: Shari Eberts on Living with Hearing Loss
Aug 13, 2024
Celebrating Dr. Jack Katz: A Legacy of Audiology Innovation and Education
Aug 06, 2024
Exploring OTC Hearing Aids with GAO's John Dicken: Affordability, Stigma, and Market Dynamics
Jul 31, 2024
"Navigating Life with Cochlear Implants" with Dr. Nashlea Brogan
Jul 24, 2024
Telehealth Revolution: Enhancing Speech-Language and Hearing Services
Jul 19, 2024
Hearing loss, speech in noise, minimal fittings and more!
Jul 11, 2024
Matt Hay's Experience with NF2 and Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABIs)
Jul 03, 2024
Breakthroughs in Tinnitus Management with Dr. Grant Searchfield
Jun 28, 2024
Hearing Loss and Alzheimer's Prevention: Insights from Dr. Dung Trinh
Jun 18, 2024
The Science of Hearing, Listening, Amplification, and Cognition
Jun 12, 2024
Staging Hearing Loss feat. Dr. Keith Darrow
Jun 04, 2024
The Future of Cochlear Implants and Hearing Solutions
May 29, 2024
Advancing Cochlear Implant Quality of Life: Conversations with Dr. Ted McRackan
May 14, 2024
Issues in Pediatric Audiology, Hearing, Reading, and More feat. Dr. Jacqueline Rogers Scholl
May 10, 2024
Hearing Loss and Grief
Apr 23, 2024
Exploring the Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline with Dr. Julia Sarant
Apr 17, 2024
Undiagnosed and mis-diagnosed hearing loss in UK children feat. Claire Benton
Apr 03, 2024
Understanding Tinnitus and How to Find Relief feat. Dr. James Henry
Mar 27, 2024
Hearing Aid Programming: Pearls and Pitfalls
Mar 20, 2024
AI Integration, Cognitive Connections, and the Future of Audiology with Dr. David Moore
Mar 13, 2024
Mastering the Art of Audiology Marketing in the Digital Era
Mar 05, 2024
Sound Advice on Diabetes Management and Hearing Care
Feb 22, 2024
Tinnitus News, Review, and Update: 2024
Feb 15, 2024
"Soundtrack of Silence" feat. Matt Hay
Feb 01, 2024
The Sound of Progress in Hearing Care with Dr. Douglas Beck
Jan 23, 2024
3 BIG Tips for 2024 to Impact Revenue and Patient Care
Jan 09, 2024
6 Winning Strategies to Reduce Hearing Aid Returns in 2024
Dec 06, 2023
Auditory Revolution: The Trailblazing Journey of EarGym's Founders
Nov 28, 2023
Unraveling the Vital Role of Speech in Noise Testing: A Conversation with Dr. Douglas Beck
Nov 21, 2023
Technology's Impact on Caregivers: A Discussion with Dr. Jamie Hand
Nov 08, 2023
Sami Rigby's Inspiring Journey with Ménière's Disease and Single-Sided Deafness
Oct 31, 2023
Shaping the Future of Hearing and Speech Therapy - The Telehealth Revolution
Oct 24, 2023
Telehealth: Inside the Growth of Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech with Nell Rosenberg
Oct 17, 2023
Through the Fog: Valli Gideons on Raising Kids with Hearing Loss
Oct 11, 2023
The Beck Approach: A Musician's Guide to Hearing Conservation
Oct 03, 2023
Gratitude and Grit: Thriving Against the Odds with Fader Plugs
Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Steven Taddei's Melodic Route to Audiology
Aug 30, 2023
Sound Resurrection: How Hearing Aids Changed a Musician's Life
Aug 17, 2023
3 Strategies to Prevent Burnout as a Business Owner
Aug 10, 2023
Best Practices in Hearing Healthcare feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck
Aug 01, 2023
Unraveling Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: Insights from the Achieve Study feat. Dr. Dave Fabry and Dr. Jamie Hand
Jul 27, 2023
Safeguarding Your Devices: Unveiling Redux’s Innovative Home Dryer
Jul 21, 2023
Influencer Marketing and Integration Strategies feat. Adam Sierra | Weave
Jul 12, 2023
Create The ULTIMATE High Tech, High Touch Patient Experience with Kelsey Fleming | Sycle
Jun 28, 2023
The Crucial Link Between Cognition, Audition, and Amplification
Jun 22, 2023
Hearing Aid Revolution: Unlocking the Power of Waterproof Technology
Jun 15, 2023
7 Stress-Busting Strategies for Hearing Care Providers
Jun 10, 2023
The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success feat. Bob Burg
May 25, 2023
Change is Inevitable. Growth is Optional. Feat. Dr. Dave Fabry and Brandon Sawalich | Starkey
May 17, 2023
The ULTIMATE Hearing Aid Resource feat. Dr. Abram Bailey & Dr. Steven Taddei | Hearing Tracker
May 09, 2023
Better Hearing Month - Building a Strong Foundation
May 02, 2023
10 Signs You May Have Hearing Loss
Apr 25, 2023
Grief and Hearing Loss
Apr 18, 2023
MENTORSHIP and Training IMPACT Hearing Outcomes feat. Mindy Staller, Au.D.
Apr 11, 2023
Stop SELLING, Start HELPING | Motivational Interviewing feat. Dr. Brad Stewart | AudCoach
Apr 04, 2023
Struggle with Waxy Ears? Have No Fear, OtoSet® is Here! ~ Dr. Jackie Phillips | SafKan Health
Mar 28, 2023
Self Advocacy. Increased Awareness. Let Hearing Inclusion Begin feat. Nicole Behne
Mar 21, 2023
Podcasting is Influencing the Hearing Healthcare Industry | Celebrating 100 Episodes
Mar 14, 2023
SPECIAL EDITION: World Hearing Day 2023 | World Health Organization
Mar 07, 2023
Celebrating World Hearing Day with Nicole Behne | Hearing Inclusion
Mar 02, 2023
BONUS: Ear and Hearing Care for All feat. Andrew Bellavia | AuraFuturity
Mar 01, 2023
Redux at Home - Completely Dry Hearing Aids in 2 Hours feat. Dr. Mark Campbell-Foster
Feb 27, 2023
Hearing the Call - Up and Coming Hearing Care Provider feat. Meghan Okken
Feb 21, 2023
Mobile Audiology Creates Greater Access for Senior Home Residents feat. Dr. Brad Stewart
Feb 14, 2023
Hearing Loss Survival Guide feat. Shari Eberts
Feb 07, 2023
Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Misophonia feat. Dr. Jason Leyendecker
Jan 31, 2023
Bimodal Hearing With a Cochlear Implant feat. Gael Hannan
Jan 24, 2023
My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?
Jan 17, 2023
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) feat. Dr. Angela Alexander
Jan 10, 2023
Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids feat. Wendy Davis | PA Assistive Technology Foundation
Jan 03, 2023
OTC Hearing Aid Update feat. Michael Scholl
Dec 20, 2022
Ohio Hearing Care Provider Fights Licensure Threat feat. Matt Starner
Dec 13, 2022
"Starkey Cares" feat. Jake Spano and Michael Scholl
Dec 06, 2022
Can I Try Hearing Aids Before Buying Them?
Nov 29, 2022
Every Practice Should Do This: The In-Office Hearing Aid Demo!!!
Nov 22, 2022
Treating Children with Hearing Loss feat. Dr. Kelsey Kerkhove
Nov 15, 2022
Is My Private Practice Recession Proof?
Nov 08, 2022
From Otosclerosis to Hearing Champion feat. April Corner
Nov 01, 2022
AudBoss Summit 2022 feat. Dr. Amit Gosalia
Oct 25, 2022
Growing a Private Audiology Practice feat. Autumn Delfino AKA My Wife!!!
Oct 18, 2022
Additive Manufacturing Meets Hearing Healthcare feat. Edward Graham | ProtoCAM
Oct 04, 2022
Should I Buy Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids?
Sep 27, 2022
The World's First Hearing Aid with Health Tracking feat. Dr. Jamie Myers
Sep 13, 2022
TeleHear feat. Dr. Kristy Lowery
Sep 06, 2022
Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids - What's Next?
Aug 23, 2022
From Private Practice to the World's Largest Privately Held Hearing Aid Manufacturer - The Journey Unfolds
Aug 16, 2022
Bloomsburg Graduate Helps Patients Hear Life's Story
Aug 09, 2022
Buying Hearing Aids Online: Buyer Beware feat. Senator Mario Scavello
Jun 14, 2022
"American Ninja Warrior" feat. Nolan Gardner | Cochlear Implant Recipient
Jun 07, 2022
The Top 10 Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid FAQs Answered
May 24, 2022
A Colorado Audiology Practice Owned by Two Women feat. Dr. Natalie Phillips and Dr. Hannah Galloway
May 17, 2022
The Go-Giver feat. Bob Burg
May 03, 2022
National Technical Institute for the Deaf feat. Dr. Amanda Picioli
Apr 26, 2022
“Hearing Life’s Story with Starkey Hearing Aids” feat. Gail Ehrens | Speech-Language Pathologist
Apr 19, 2022
Sign Language Ministry for the Deaf feat. Lynnette Zulli
Mar 22, 2022
A Writer’s Journey to Better Hearing feat. Merry Sue Baum | Director of Communications at Audiology Services
Mar 15, 2022
Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids feat. Dr. Achin Bhowmik | Chief Technology Officer at Starkey
Feb 22, 2022
Patient Focused Innovation feat. Dr. Dave Fabry | Chief Innovation Officer at Starkey
Feb 08, 2022
Why You Should Visit a Hearing Care Professional feat. Dr. Sara Burdak | Chief Audiology Officer at Starkey
Jan 25, 2022
"The Ear Bones Connected to the What?" feat. Dr. Archelle Georgiou | Chief Health Officer at Starkey
Jan 11, 2022
OTC Hearing Aids feat. Michael Scholl | Chief Compliance Officer at Starkey
Dec 28, 2021
Sonic CROS Hearing Aids feat. Dr. Scott Bunnell | Sr. Global Product Manager
Dec 22, 2021
After Thoughts feat. Claudia Hensen
Dec 06, 2021
The Cranial Nerve Rap feat. Blaise Delfino
Dec 02, 2021
The Road to Carnegie Hall feat. Matt Deller | Hard of Hearing Choir Leader
Nov 30, 2021
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf feat. Marybeth Lauderdale
Nov 23, 2021
Listen Carefully feat. Brandon Sawalich | CEO of Starkey
Nov 04, 2021
Empowering Students to Achieve their Dreams feat. Mary Ann Stefko | Scranton School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Oct 26, 2021
Give Yourself a Chance at Life feat. Richard Taylor | First Time Hearing Aid User
Oct 05, 2021
Best Practices in Hearing Healthcare feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck | Oticon
Sep 21, 2021
Speech in Noise Testing feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck | Oticon
Aug 03, 2021
Musician Earplugs feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck | Oticon
Jul 27, 2021
Cognition, Audition, and Amplification feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck | Oticon | Part 2
Jul 20, 2021
The Benefits of Deep Neural Networks in Hearing Aids feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck | Oticon
Jul 13, 2021
One of the First Deaf Physicians in The United States feat. Dr. Zazove | Michigan Medicine
Jul 02, 2021
Sonic Radiant feat. Scott Bunnell | Sr. Global Product Manager
Jun 22, 2021
"Everyday Sounds Better" feat. Scott Bunnell | Sonic Innovations
Jun 15, 2021
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess feat. Dr. Caroline Leaf | Cognitive Neuroscientist
Jun 09, 2021
Listening and Literacy Development feat. Lindy Powell | Teacher of the Deaf and Reading Specialist
Jun 01, 2021
Philanthropy in Audiology feat. Dr. Amit Gosalia
May 25, 2021
Expectations of Hearing Aids feat. Dr. Amit Gosalia | Part 2 of BHSM Series
May 18, 2021
Who Are Audiologists feat. Dr. Amit Gosalia | Part 1 of BHSM Series
May 11, 2021
Veteran and College Professor Discusses New Hearing World feat. Gerald Ephault | Wilkes University
May 04, 2021
Redux Hearing Aid Dryer feat. Matt Hay
Apr 27, 2021
The Art of Hearing feat. David Smith | First Time Hearing Aid User
Apr 20, 2021
The Lehigh Valley’s First Ear Mold Lab feat. Bob Holbrook and Ed Graham | ProtoCAM
Apr 13, 2021
A Message to Our Fellow Hearing Healthcare Providers
Apr 06, 2021
Audio Engineer Turned Audiologist feat. Dr. Steven Taddei | Audiologist
Mar 30, 2021
Leadership in Hearing Healthcare feat. Gary Rosenblum | President of Oticon
Mar 23, 2021
Patient Centered Care feat. Peter Fick, HIS | Fick Hearing Aid Center
Mar 16, 2021
Audiology Awareness feat. Dr. Liz White | Harbor City Hearing Solutions
Mar 09, 2021
Noise and Military Service feat. Dr. Judy Huch | Oro Valley Audiology
Mar 02, 2021
Oticon OPN Play feat. Eden Emenecker | Pediatric Hearing Aid User
Feb 23, 2021
"Hear the Beat" feat. Moe Jerant | Drummer for The Large Flowerheads
Feb 16, 2021
Audiologists Are Angels feat. Valli Gideons | My Battle Call
Feb 09, 2021
Oticon More feat. Necole Kohring-Kalucki | Oticon Representative
Feb 02, 2021
The Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss feat. Nancy Young | Long-Term Hearing Aid User
Jan 26, 2021
50 Years in Noisy Environments Leads to Hearing Aids feat. David Coppee | First Time Hearing Aid User
Jan 19, 2021
Your Life Can Be Better Sooner than Later feat. Ralph Brodt | Owner of Nazareth Music Center
Jan 12, 2021
Online Content Delivery feat. Mark Truong | Audiologist from Australia
Dec 29, 2020
Navigating Change, Managing Social Isolation, and Handling Stress During COVID-19 feat. Dr. Laura Camus
Dec 13, 2020
Don't Buy Hearing Aids Online
Dec 01, 2020
Cognition, Audition, and Amplification feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck
Nov 03, 2020
The Fader Plugs Patent Has Been Issued by the USPTO: A Message from the Founder and CEO
Oct 06, 2020
COVID-19's Impact on Hearing Healthcare: Grason-Stadler’s AMTAS Pro as Part of a Solution
Sep 01, 2020
Audiology Services Summer Internship
Aug 04, 2020
COVID Comeback
Jul 06, 2020
Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 28, 2020
Your Hearing Aid Fitting
May 11, 2020
The Hearing Aid Recommendation Process
May 02, 2020
What to Expect at Your Initial Hearing Evaluation
Apr 24, 2020
COVID-19's Impact on Audiology Services
Apr 17, 2020
People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems
Feb 17, 2020
Why Should I Wear Earplugs?
Oct 21, 2019
Starkey Livio AI
Sep 17, 2019
Back to School Hearing Tips
Aug 06, 2019
The Importance of Visiting a Hearing Healthcare Professional
Jul 02, 2019