On the day after Hammad’s twin girls just turned seven years old, we wanted to share how he got engaged over Labor Day Weekend, 2006. As always, We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. I’ve also attached a video on a cool engagement filmed live.
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“Limping On Cloud 9” is a podcast that chronicles the life of Hammad Zaidi, a disabled guy who shares his magical journey with his blind friend.
It Was 28 Years Ago Today – The Trip That Changed My Life
Today’s podcast chronicles my life-changing trip to the Knebworth Festival in England on June 30, 1990, in order to witness one of the greatest concerts in the history of Rock N’ Roll. I’ve attached a cool video of Pink Floyd performing “Wish You Were Here,” and “Comfortably Numb,” from the […]
Read MoreJudging the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant
Remember the time I judged the Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant? I’ve also attached a short video of Hawaiian Tropic models shooting in Hawaii.
Read MoreTiger Records – The Sequel!
Hear the shocking truth of what was really going on behind the scenes at Tiger’s Records. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read MoreWhen a Royal Celebration Turns into a Royal Disaster
A “Royal Celebration” turns into a Royal Disaster. Here’s the final out of the KC Royals sweeping the NY Yankees in the 1980 American League Championship Series to advance to their first World Series.
Read MoreTiger’s Records!
This podcast chronicles Hammad”s four years of loitering at Tiger’s Records, a seedy little record store in Overland Park, Kansas in the early 1980s. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we look forward to borrowing them again, soon.
Read MoreFate, Vision, and Creating Lasting Friendships
This is how fate, vision, and being kind to strangers creates unique friendships. Here are Walt Hazzard highlights from game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals Here are highlights from Karl Dorrell’s signature win: UCLA beat #1 USC 13-9 on December 2, 2006. The win prevented USC from playing […]
Read MoreFrom Visualization to Realization
Never give up on your wildest dreams, because they just may come true. Attached is Julian Lennon’s “Too Late for Goodbyes” and “Volette” videos.
Read MoreMowing My Way to Self-Confidence
Nothing helped my self-confidence more growing up than being forced to mow the lawn with one usable side of my body. Thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read MoreA Lesson in Ethics
Being disabled isn’t a crime! See how a piece of gum reinforces ethics. I’ve also attached a cool video on how bubble gum is made.
Read MoreKeeping Afloat!
Today I wanted to share an how swimming taught me a lot more of my life than the actual act of swimming. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read MoreCatching a Ride
Today we’re discussing the importance of finding balance, by discussing how Hammad found his. As always, we thank you for lending us your eyes.
Read MoreMy Broken Rose Colored Glasses
Today we chronicle Hammad’s unexpected experience at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, and we discover a quick lesson from his father’s childhood. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we would be honored to borrow them again in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWGPlJvtkrA
Read MoreOMG! They Said Yes to My Dream. Now What?
Today’s podcast discusses five things to do when somebody says “yes,” to your dream. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read MoreAdversity, Paper, and Scissors…
Today Hammad shares a tale of adversity, paper, and scissors, during a summer vacation to Pakistan in 1984. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read More6 Things To Do When You Think Your Dream is Dead
Today we look at 6 things to do when your dream is dead. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes.
Read MoreFind Your Epicenter of Creativity (Taking the Beatles Tour in Liverpool)
Today we chronicle Hammad’s trip to Liverpool, England to find his epicenter of creativity through exploring the beginnings of the Beatles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LHtidTwjJ4
Read More3 Things To Do Before Next Tuesday (To Push Your Dream Forward)
Today we discuss three things you can do before next Tuesday, in order to get your dreams thrusting forward. As Always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ZpkzPHoIo
Read MoreA F**king Terrorist at the Statue of Liberty
Today’s podcast discusses a recent incident when Hammad’s child was called a “fucking terrorist,” during a family visit to the Statue of Liberty. Here are some cool videos about the Statue of Liberty. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes and we look forward to […]
Read MoreYour Handy 5: The Five Key Moments That Shaped Who You Are!
Today we discuss how everyone has at least five key moments in their lives that shape who we are as a person. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we look forward to borrowing them again soon.
Read MoreGone (Disabled) Fishing!
Welcome to episode 111! Today’s podcast chronicles a few of Hammad’s most memorable fishing experiences. Below are some really cool videos on disabled fishing techniques, as well as some fishing horror stories. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we would be honored to […]
Read MoreYour 5 Year Plan!
Hey everyone. Today’s podcast dives into the importance of having a five-year plan, and why having one will drive you closer to your goals. We’ll also discuss many of our five-year plans, and how they have led us on our journey. Here are a few wonderfully motivational commencement speeches from […]
Read MoreThe Lonely Seal Film Festival!
Today’s podcast is about The Lonely Seal Film Festival, a new event Hammad and Jonathan are curing this October. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we look forward to borrowing them again soon!
Read More1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse
Today’s podcast centers around Hammad’s experience with the 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse. We thank you for lending us your ears and eyes!
Read MoreEarthquake!
Today’s podcast chronicles Hammad’s experience living through the 1994 Earthquake in Northridge, CA (Los Angeles). As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfuFSHUeExc
Read MoreThe 1992 Los Angeles Riots, aka the Rodney King Riots
Today is April 4, 2018, the 50-year anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thus, in honor of Dr. King, we would like to offer Hammad’s memory of another key moment of social injustice: The Los Angeles Riots of 1992, also known as The Rodney King Riots. […]
Read MoreMake A Wish!
Today’s podcast chronicles a time when Hammad got to know a terminally-ill boy who was sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Dd62ENkZA
Read MoreHang on to Your Childhood Dreams!
Today’s podcast discusses the importance of hanging on to some of your childhood dreams, regardless of outlandish they may seem. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfDbwtpHcM
Read MoreScary Airplane Landing!
Today we share living through a scary airplane landing. Thanks so much for lending us your ears and eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PJA1pJEb6I
Read MoreJohnny Plays Guitar!
Hey, friends. Today we learn about Jonathan’s experience as a blind guitar player. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4k76VjGdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k3roW1-Nvo http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-blind-male-musicians.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4MucPjVnMs
Read MoreTurning 100 and Near Death Experiences!
Today’s 100th episode shares a few of Hammad’s near-death experiences. We always will be greatly appreciative of having you lend us your ears and eyes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YlBEUOQaJQ
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