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The QuadCast

John McAleavey

Booking Overview

An interview-led disability and spinal cord injury podcast featuring people with lived experience, advocates, authors, motivational speakers, and rehabilitation professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch SCI survivors with compelling recovery or advocacy stories, disability-foundation leaders, accessible-healthcare professionals, and relevant authors or speakers; booking difficulty is low because the show welcomes community members and accessible subject-matter guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jmcaleavey@comcast.net

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Host

John McAleavey - Spinal cord injury survivor who experienced a central cord syndrome injury at the C-3/4 level in 1992. He hosts conversations about the challenges, breakthroughs, and personal experiences of the sp...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Lived experience with spinal cord injury or disability; leadership in disability advocacy or rehabilitation access; clinical or therapeutic expertise; or an established role as an author, motivational speaker, foundation leader, or community professional.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading disability-focused organizations, Writing about spinal cord injury or recovery, Speaking publicly about resilience and advocacy, Participating in clinical trials or rehabilitation initiatives, Professional work supporting people with spinal cord injuries

Recent Guest Discussions

Hashim Garrett - Recovery After A Spinal Cord Injury, Coping, Forgiveness, Resilience, Violence Prevention, Motivational Speaking, And Advocacy.

Richie Redsicker - Life Before And After Spinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation, Adaptation, Resilience, And Writing About Life With Injury.

Matt Hellstern - Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury, Physical And Occupational Therapy, Clinical Trials, Family Support, And Rehabilitation Access.

Jen Hellstern - Family Support After Spinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation, Advocacy, Clinical Research, And Expanding Access To Recovery Resources.

Recent Topics

Spinal Cord, Disability, Rehabilitation, Advocacy, Resilience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The QuadCast
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Fasten Your Seatbelts - The State Of Airline Travel & The Disabled Community

September 28, 2026

Ladies and gentlemen, turn off and stow all portable electronic devices. Please be seated, our flight is ready for departure...The 4 Men & A SCI "state of air travel for the disabled community", is barreling down the runway. Once again, John McAleavey, Barry Munro, Sasha Rabchevsky, and Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson are back, and we have a lot to say about how broken the process of airline travel is for individuals with spinal cord injury. We share personal stories of frustration, anger, alie...

S7 E12 Inner Strength, Featuring Angela Smith and Maryann Hobbie

September 23, 2026

Welcome to the first installment of a two-episode joint podcast series I'm recording with the Kessler Foundation. This edition highlights *Inner Strength*, a monthly virtual gathering for people living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones.The program recognizes that inner strength can come from many places; social connection, shared experience, personal reflection, and community. Through honest dialogue and peer support, individuals have the opportunity to explore the emotional and so...

S7 E12 Inner Strength, Featuring Angela Smith and Maryann Hobbie

September 17, 2026

Welcome to the first installment of a two-episode joint podcast series I'm recording with the Kessler Foundation. This edition highlights Inner Strength, a monthly virtual gathering for people living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones.The program recognizes that inner strength can come from many places; social connection, shared experience, personal reflection, and community. Through honest dialogue and peer support, individuals have the opportunity to explore the emotional and soci...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The QuadCast
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How do I get in touch with The QuadCast?

The QuadCast is hosted by John McAleavey. Its publicly listed email is jmcaleavey@comcast.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The QuadCast?

The publicly listed email for The QuadCast: jmcaleavey@comcast.net.

How many listeners does The QuadCast have?

Podseeker estimates The QuadCast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The QuadCast?

The QuadCast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lived experience with spinal cord injury or disability; leadership in disability advocacy or rehabilitation access; clinical or therapeutic expertise; or an established role as an author, motivational speaker, foundation leader, or community professional. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading disability-focused organizations; Writing about spinal cord injury or recovery; Speaking publicly about resilience and advocacy. Recent guests include Hashim Garrett, Richie Redsicker, and Matt Hellstern.

How hard is it to get booked on The QuadCast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The QuadCast cover?

Recent episodes cover Spinal Cord, Disability, Rehabilitation, Advocacy, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jmcaleavey@comcast.net

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