24 Feb 2011

Is Stuttering the New Autism? (Episode 262)

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Bob Quesal

In this episode, Jamie “The Queen” Rocchio and Dr. Bob Quesal join co-host Eric Jackson to talk about the impact the film The King’s Speech is having on stuttering awareness. The “Trifecta” discusses whether or not we are seeing changes in the public perception of stuttering, shortcomings of the media in discussing issues such as stuttering, and how a disorder/disease is “sexy” when people are looking for its cure.

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21 Feb 2011

The StutterTalk B Team (261)

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Caryn Herring, Joel Korte and Roisin McManus (the Stuttertalk B Team) discuss a variety of personal happenings in the past month. Joel and Caryn check in on their voluntary stuttering “experiment,” while Caryn brings up some potential pitfalls that can occur when one is experiencing a reduction of stuttering. Lastly, Roisin shares some thoughts on why it’s difficult to truly be objective about stuttering, and an extended discussion on that topic follows.

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16 Feb 2011

Passing as Fluent and Stuttering Openly (260)

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Sara MacIntyre

Sara MacIntyre joins Peter Reitzes to discuss her experience as a former covert stutterer. This is the second episode in a series focusing on people who stutter who have been able to pass as fluent. Sara discusses how she went from passing as a fluent speaker to stuttering openly. As Ms. MacIntyre explains during the show, she made the decision to stop living a secret life.

SARA MACINTYRE is a person who stutters and is currently a post- baccalaureate student in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. Sara plans to begin graduate school in Speech-Language Pathology this fall. Ms. MacIntyre earned her Bachelor degree in Finance from Lehigh University in 2009 and worked in Washington D.C. for an investment consulting firm after graduation. She is an active member of her National Stuttering Association chapter in Pittsburgh.

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13 Feb 2011

Stuttering and Being an Actor (259)

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Marc Winski

Marc Winski joins regular co-host Eric Jackson and B-Team c0-host Joel Korte to discuss his experience being an actor who stutters, stuttering on auditions, using speech “tools” on stage, and how to use stuttering to get noticed. The guys also talk about Pagaclone, and Marc shares his own experience taking the drug.

MARC WINSKI is currently performing the role of Doody in the national touring production of GREASE. He is a recent graduate of Indiana University, where he obtained a Bachelors degree in the field of musical theatre. Originally from Lafayette, IN, Marc presently resides on a tour bus/in hotels all over the country. Some of his favorite credits are West Side Story (Riff), Altar Boyz (Matthew), and Oklahoma (Will Parker). Marc is a proud owner of a stutter, and has been blessed to be a part of a stuttering intensive program at the American Institute for Stuttering. He loves talking with others about their stuttering experiences and being part of the stuttering community.

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9 Feb 2011

Costal Breathing and Stuttering – Two Experiences (Episode 258)

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Katherine Preston and Jeremy Cohen join Peter Reitzes to discuss their experiences using costal breathing to cope with stuttering. While Katherine and Jeremy mention the treatment programs they attended, they speak for themselves and do not speak for or represent specific treatment programs.

KATHERINE PRESTON graduated from university, worked in asset management in London and left her job in 2008 to move to America and write a book on stuttering. She spent a year travelling around America interviewing stutterers, SLPs and researchers and is now finishing the book and working as a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY.  JEREMY COHEN is a former beer vendor and street peddler from Chicago, IL. He has been working on his speech for the past four years and uses costal breathing to speak everyday. He is currently starting a business in Brooklyn, NY.

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6 Feb 2011

My Life as a Covert Stutterer (257)

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Peter and son

Peter Reitzes joins Joel Korte to discuss his life as a former covert stutterer. After four years of co-hosting StutterTalk, Peter tells his story today.

PETER REITZES, MA CCC-SLP (pictured left on his son’s first birthday) is a person who stutters and a New York State licensed, ASHA Certified, Speech-Language Pathologist working in the schools and in private practice. During this episode Joel asks Peter about his life as a former covert stutterer. Peter discusses the awkwardness and challenges of being able to hide and conceal stuttering from a young age until he was 23 years old. Mr. Reitzes discusses why and how he decided to face stuttering openly.

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