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Optical Delusion is a podcast that challenges what you think you see. Hosted by two Team USA Paralympic swimmers, we dive into the untold, unexpected, and unapologetically real stories of Paralympians, athletes, and people with disabilities. From podium moments to plot twists no one prepared us for, we talk grit, identity, access, failure, humor, and everything in between. This isn’t a highlight reel or a feel-good montage; it’s a conversation about navigating a world that often underestimates you. Optical Delusion: telling the stories we did not see coming (and you probably didn't either).
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Episode 20: Roisin Ni Riain, The truth about showing up on all stages
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Episode 19: It's time to be honest, life updates + Q&A
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Episode 18: Anna Johannes, What Happens After the Paralympics?
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Episode 17: Kendall Gretsch, 11x Paralympic medalist on exciting, yet unexpected life paths
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May 26, 2026 |
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Episode 16: Lindsey Zurbrugg, Taking on adversity through food, community, and wheelchair basketball
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May 19, 2026 |
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Episode 15: Matthew & Paul, Navigating the Blind Experience Together
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May 12, 2026 |
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Episode 14: Keegan Knott, Paralympic Swimmer Navigating the NCAA
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May 05, 2026 |
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Episode 13: Hannah Dederick, Wheelchair Track Athlete
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Episode 12: Katie Kubiak, Rising Swim Star on Identity, Accessibility, and Film Making
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Episode 11: Meg & Spenser Gustafson, Sibling Duo Makes Skiing a Team Sport
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Episode Ten: Gia Pergolini, Swimming
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Episode Nine: Kelsey DiClaudio and Maddy Eberhard, Women's Sled Hockey
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Episode Eight: Ali Truwit, Swimming
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Episode Seven: Morgan Ray, Swimming
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Episode Six: Winter Paralympics Recap Thus Far
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Episode Five: Dani Aravich, Biathalon
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Episode Four: Sydney Peterson, Cross Country Skiing
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Episode Three: Ahalya Lettenberger, Swimming
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Episode Two: Liza Corso, Track
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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What if the Biggest Part of Paralympic Sport is the Part You Never See?
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Feb 02, 2026 |