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Almost Above AverageAuthor: Chris Mcintyre
Almost Above Average is a sharp, outspoken podcast hosted by Christopher McIntyre and Jonathan Travis, where social and political issues take center stage with bold honesty. Every episode breaks down urgent headlines, political maneuvering, and controversial moveslike nuclear brinkmanship or messaging warsusing punchy analysis, humor, and a warning tone. The show focuses on current events, democracy, media bias, and the real stakes behind political strategies, aiming to cut through the noise and spark open, sometimes provocative, conversations. Whether confronting propaganda or highlighting Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Connor Can, You Can Too: Cerebral Palsy, Bodybuilding, and Unstoppable Advocacy
Sunday, 22 February, 2026
In this powerful episode of Almost Above Average, Chris McIntyre sits down with Ashley, a journalist and author, and Connor, a bodybuilder and artist living with cerebral palsy, to share the real story behind the book Connor Can, You Can Too. Together, they dive into the daily realities of living with a disability, the mental and physical discipline behind Connor’s bodybuilding journey, and how his art has become a voice for self-expression and resilience.Ashley explains how Connor inspired her to write a book that challenges stereotypes and invites readers to see disability through a lens of strength, dignity, and possibility. Connor also opens up about his advocacy work, including his role in helping pass an important bill to protect access to wheelchair repairs and independence for people with disabilities.This conversation is about perseverance, inclusion, and the power of community support. If you need a reminder that your challenges don’t define your potential, this episode will move you, motivate you, and prove that if Connor can, you can too.GET BOOK HEREhttps://a.co/d/06w3Eu99FOLLOW CONNOW ON IG!https://www.instagram.com/differentlikemetoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==My Life On WheelsNOW $11.99 on Amazon Prime. $8.99 on Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Different-Like-Me-Connor-Can/dp/B0GCY1SCWM/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Differentlikemetoo.art.blog Facebook page: Different Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/people/Different-Like-Me/61585039401570/Past articles from Ashleigh: https://muckrack.com/Agoodwin/articlesCalendars and Art by Connor, along with his story:https://www.mylownv.com/The Muralist: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2025/the-muralist-premiereKari Barber: https://www.unr.edu/journalism/faculty-and-staff/directory/barber-kari
