Stuttering Is Cool

 

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The first episode of Stuttering is cool is here! I admit, it could be better but that’s what grassroots is all about
I introduce the concept of the show and talk a little bit about my stuttering past and present.

Podsafe music I used in this episode in order of appearance:

• Holland by Cique
• Cidade Sol (partyboy house mix) by partyboy
• Color Shifting (Kaleidoscope Mix) byDJ Rkod
• Boing sound by stomachache

Below is the transcript (not word-for-word):

Hi, I’m Danny.

I live in Toronto, Canada and I’m a web designer and social media geek by day and a freelance illustrator by night. I’m also a person who stutters.

You’re listening to the first episode of my new podcast called “Stuttering is cool”. I know, radical title.

This is a podcast in open-mic style for people who stutter. It’s open-mic because I want my fellow stutterers to share their experiences, tips, tricks, funny stories, and anything else.

This podcast may also be useful for people who don’t stutter. People who may be curious to know what causes stuttering and what’s it like to stutter all the time.

(ok, how many times have I said the word ‘stutter’? 8? Ok, everyone take a drink)

I have another podcast called SpudCast where I talk about creativity and my comics and stuff. On episode 9, I went off topic and talked openly about my stuttering. After all, what’s a stutterer doing with a podcast?

That was quite an unusual event for me because like most stutterers, I’ve always been covert about my stuttering.

<whispering> It was always a big secret.

But that gets tiring. It’s a lot of work for us to speak fluently.

By coincidence, after I posted that episode, I discovered a podcast called StutterTalk. It’s hosted by 3 guys who stutter.

Their podcast changed the way I looked at stuttering. Now, my stuttering is not such a horrible secret that needs to be kept anymore.

And I like this new idea of being open about my stutter.

Since that show, I’ve met a few people on Facebook who also stutter. It’s great to meet other people who have had the same experiences as me. I’d like to meet more stutterers.

And that is what I hope this podcast will do. Help my fellow stutterers. Kind of like a virtual self-help group.

So, back to the open-mic.

I have a telephone number set up for you to leave a message that I will play on future episodes.

I know, it’s a radical idea.

To many stutterers, talking on the phone is a nightmare. I’m not so nervous as I was many years ago but sometimes I get a little nervous depending on the nature of the call. But if I can do it, so can you! You also don’t have to leave your name.

And by me playing your message on my show, you can listen to your voice.

I know, it’s a radical idea.

Nobody likes to listen to their voice. Even if they don’t have a stutter.

Recording and listening to your own voice is one step towards controlling your stutter. So far, recording podcasts have helped me learn to start to control my stuttering.

As far as I know, there is no cure to stuttering. So why not have a little fun with it?

The type of messages I’m looking for are your experiences good and bad, tips for how to control your stuttering in certain situations, a funny thing that happened to you today, what your job is, whatever you like. It doesn’t have to be about stuttering. I will also accept any questions you may have.

No one will judge you and we’re all sharing the same experiences.

The number is +1-206-202-0463. That’s +1-206-202-0463. Did you write that down? It’s +1-206-202-0463.

If you don’t want to pay long distant charges, you can record yourself and e-mail me an mp3 at coolstutter at gmail dot com.

Speak for as long as you like, and call as often as you like. There will be no show if I have nothing to play.

And don’t worry about stuttering or how you sound. On this podcast, it’s ok to stutter!

Welcome to Stuttering is cool. A new podcast for stutterers and everyone interested in knowing about stuttering.

The site looks pretty bare but that’s only because it needs content! In other words, I haven’t recorded my first show yet.

So what is this p-p-podcast all about?

Well, it all started with me looking to meet other people who stutter. The Internet makes it a lot easier to find my peers beyond my geographical area (Toronto, Canada). In fact, Facebook has made it even easier. There are a few groups about stuttering.

Ok, good. But what is this podcast ab…bout?

Simple. I have a phone number you can call (+1-206-202-0463) or an e-mail address you can send an mp3 of yourself talking; cool…@gmail.com. For anti-spam reasons, you have to click on the tiny “…” link and fill in the form to send me an e-mail.

WHY??

Because I know how great it is to meet other people who stutter and hear how they’ve experienced the same things as you. And me!

So what am I sup-p-p-posed to t…talk about?

Anything you like. Talk about your interests, your hobbies, something funny or surreal that happened to you today, a movie review, your negative and positive experiences with stuttering– whatever you like. As far as I know, there is no cure for stuttering so why not have some fun and meet fellow stutterers even if it’s virtual?

You can call as often as you like! The number is 24/7 and it’s all computer-based. Which means I won’t be woken up by a phone ringing if you call in the middle of the night.

That number again is +1-206-202-0463 and that email is cool…@gmail.com.

You can be anonymous if you like.

What if I stutter?

It’s totally fine. Because we’re all stutterers! You’ll hear me stutter in my outgoing message. We’re just good friends you haven’t met yet. We all share the same experiences and we will all learn from each other. Like my stuttering hacks page where I invite you to submit your secret tactics for controlling your stutter.

Why is it called “Stuttering is cool“?

Because some women find stuttering sexy Besides, we’re cool people if we go through life with the challenge of stuttering and still succeed. What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger, right?

So how do I l-l-listen to your show?

I need to record it first I have a day job and another site to take care of so it will take me a bit of time to record and edit a show. However, I can’t have a show without content. and that content is… your messages! I understand if you’re skeptical and want to wait until a few shows have been posted but if you want to be on my 1st episode give me a call
That number again is +1-206-202-0463 and that email is cool…@gmail.com.

I hope to have a show up before December. Keep your eyes here or subscribe to my RSS feed. I’ll also post it on iTunes.

Can people who don’t stutter listen to your show?

Of course! They can also call in, too! I know there are people out there who are curious to know what causes stuttering and what can be done. Maybe they have a brother or sister or child or aunt or co-worker who stutters. You get the idea.