Optical Delusion

By Optical Delusion

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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).


Episode Date
Episode 20: Roisin Ni Riain, The truth about showing up on all stages
Jun 16, 2026
Episode 19: It's time to be honest, life updates + Q&A
Jun 09, 2026
Episode 18: Anna Johannes, What Happens After the Paralympics?
Jun 02, 2026
Episode 17: Kendall Gretsch, 11x Paralympic medalist on exciting, yet unexpected life paths
May 26, 2026
Episode 16: Lindsey Zurbrugg, Taking on adversity through food, community, and wheelchair basketball
May 19, 2026
Episode 15: Matthew & Paul, Navigating the Blind Experience Together
May 12, 2026
Episode 14: Keegan Knott, Paralympic Swimmer Navigating the NCAA
May 05, 2026
Episode 13: Hannah Dederick, Wheelchair Track Athlete
Apr 28, 2026
Episode 12: Katie Kubiak, Rising Swim Star on Identity, Accessibility, and Film Making
Apr 21, 2026
Episode 11: Meg & Spenser Gustafson, Sibling Duo Makes Skiing a Team Sport
Apr 14, 2026
Episode Ten: Gia Pergolini, Swimming
Apr 07, 2026
Episode Nine: Kelsey DiClaudio and Maddy Eberhard, Women's Sled Hockey
Mar 31, 2026
Episode Eight: Ali Truwit, Swimming
Mar 24, 2026
Episode Seven: Morgan Ray, Swimming
Mar 17, 2026
Episode Six: Winter Paralympics Recap Thus Far
Mar 10, 2026
Episode Five: Dani Aravich, Biathalon
Mar 03, 2026
Episode Four: Sydney Peterson, Cross Country Skiing
Feb 24, 2026
Episode Three: Ahalya Lettenberger, Swimming
Feb 17, 2026
Episode Two: Liza Corso, Track
Feb 10, 2026
What if the Biggest Part of Paralympic Sport is the Part You Never See?
Feb 02, 2026