Disability Warriors: The Download
🎙️ Welcome to Disability Warriors: the Download with Michael & Andrew.
Disability law can feel overwhelming, but that’s why we’re here. Join Michael Liner and Andrew November, two passionate disability attorneys, as they break down the legal system in a way that’s clear, human, and sometimes even funny.
Each month, we sit down with special guests, from advocates and professionals to people with lived experience, to explore how we can redefine disability, challenge stereotypes, and empower the disability community.
Whether you're applying for benefits, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more about disability rights and justice, this podcast is for you.
🧢 Real talk. Real people. Real change.
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Episodes
77 episodes
EP16 PART II Disability Warriors: The Boardroom. What Law School Doesn't Teach You: Building a Firm from the Ground Up
PART IIEver wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at a growing law firm? In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Boardroom, Michael sits down with fellow attorneys for a no-filter conversation about the realities of b...
EP16 Disability Warriors: The Boardroom. Suits, Swagger & Substance: The Authenticity Edge in Law
What does it really take to build an authentic brand as an attorney, and does AI threaten any of it?In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael sits down with two of Ohio's standout attorneys, Alan Tittle and Jordan Leb...
EP15 Disability Warriors: The Download - One Arm, One Shot: Ashley Tindle's Race to Qualify for the U.S. Adaptive Open
On this new episode of Disability Warriors: The Download Michale talked to Ashley Tindle: a man with one arm and a deadline. Michael sits down with the former All-State basketball player and 30-year tennis pro who just walked...
EP14 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes. This Debate Got Heated 🔥
Most disability claims are mishandled, not because of bad intentions, but because of misunderstandings about the process.In this episode of Disability Warriors: BonusBytes, Michael and Andrew pull back the curtain on the hidden co...
EP13 Disability Warriors: What they don't tell you about medical bills with Jared Walker from DollarFor
On this new episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael met with Jared Walker from DollarFor.org to talk about medical bills and the impact they have on people's lives. Most healthcare help is hidden in plain sight. Jared...
EP 12 Disability Warriors: Understanding Brain Injuries with Lauren Holly from Brain Injury Association Ohio Chapter
In this powerful episode, Michael Liner sits down with Lauren Holly from the Brain Injury Association of Ohio to talk about the realities of living with and supporting someone with a brain injury.Together, they explore the scope of brai...
EP 11 Disability Warriors: The power of NO. When injuries can lead to new opportunities with Mack Brown
In this engaging conversation, Michael and Mack With Sports-Hop Media discuss a variety of topics ranging from the excitement of Super Bowl media week to personal stories of overcoming adversity through sports. Mack shares his jour...
EP10 Disability Warriors: The Download. Navigating Aging & Disability Services with Benjamin Rose.
In this episode of Disability Warriors, host Michael Liner sits down with Orion Bell, CEO of Benjamin Rose, a social service agency that has been supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities since 1908.Together, they explor...
EP9 Disability Warriors: The Download. Winter Accidents & Injury Law with Jordan Lebovitz
Winter brings more than cold weather, it brings real risks.In this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael sits down with Jordan Leibovitz, partner at one of Ohio’s leading personal injury law firms, for an honest, insight...
EP8 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes. Q&A truth or dare with Michael and Andrew
Get ready for an episode like no other!In this special Truth or Dare edition, Michael and Andrew flip the script and answer your most-asked social media questions, unfiltered, unexpected, and surprisingly insightful.<...
EP7 Disability Warriors: The Download. Empowering Communities with FindHelp.org
In this episode of Disability Warriors, Michael Liner sits down with Dallas Mudd, Senior Director of Partnerships at FindHelp.org, a platform that’s changing lives across the nation. Together, they dive into th...
EP6 Disability Warriors: The Download. The government shutdown; what now?
On this episode of Disability Warriors: The Download, Michael and Andrew goes through the consequences of the government shutdown: SS benefits, SNAP, will you still get your check? The new COLA for 2026 and more.Watch the full episode an...
EP5 Disability Warriors: The Download - HelpHopeLive Empowering Lives Through Fundraising
In this episode of the Disability Download, Michael Liner speaks with Sunny Mullen, the Director of Outreach for Help Hope Live, an organization dedicated to helping individuals fundraise for their medical expenses. Sunny shares in...
EP4 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes - UPDATE ALERT! What Social Security is not telling you
If you have been wondering what Social Security is not telling you, this is the time to find out. Michael and Andrew talk about the silent part on the lates updates from Social Security. Are you getting the full information? real numbers? Is yo...
EP3 Disability Warriors: Bonus Bytes - The Big Beautiful Bill
Michael and Andrew are back and they're coming strong. On this episode they break down how the Big Beautiful Bill (The triple B) will affect your benefits. The good, the bad and the ugly, they talk about what you need ...
EP2 Disability Warriors: The download - Wes Hamilton, Disabled But Not Really
Michael sits down with Wes Hamilton; world traveler, model, survivor, speaker, and explorer.Wes is a dynamic global speaker and entrepreneur, and a powerful voice in the disability community. After a tragic accident left him paralyzed f...
EP1 Disability Warriors: The Download - Fathers Who Move Mountains - The Wampler Family
In honor of Father’s Day, we want to shine a light on fathers living with disabilities who move mountains for their children.We’re speaking with Steve Wampler; a man who has accomplished incredible things far beyond his disability. He s...
Updates to Social Security, future predictions for disability benefits, and more! | Bonus Bytes
Tune in to the NEW episode of Bonus Bytes with Michael Liner and Andrew November. Listen in to hear these expert attorney's insights on current and upcoming SSA policy changes and rules.Looking to get help with your disability claim? Go...
How Social Security Works | A conversation with SSA expert, Alex Lawson | The Triple D Podcast
Tune in to this new episode of The Triple D Podcast with Michael Liner.We are super happy to have Alex Lawson, owner of socialsecurityworks.org, come on to the podcast to discuss all of the intricacies of Social Security, both historica...
SSDI Attorney sits down with former ALJ Judge! | Exclusive interview with Judge Waldman
We are proud to present you with what we believe is one of the most IMPORTANT conversations in the SSDI / SSA world. Tune in to this new episode of the Triple D Podcast to listen to an EXCLUSIVE interview with retired ALJ judge Ron...
What does the 2024 election mean for SSDI, Upcoming SSA changes & more!
Tune in to this new episode of Bonus Bytes, where expert disability attorneys, Michael Liner and Andrew November, discuss upcoming changes to SSA, SSDI, and future predictions for Social Security in 2025Looking for support with your dis...
The Triple D Podcast | Episode #39 | Lou Brossard & The Epilepsy Association
Tune in to this NEW episode of The Triple D Podcast! For this episode, we are so happy to have been able to chat with Lou Brossard, an epilepsy advocate in Ohio, who has dedicated his life to fighting for epilepsy awareness.
New Changes in Social Security, SSA Backlogs Reach More than One Million Cases, and How to Deal with Employer LTD Rules! Bonus Bytes #17
Tune in to this NEW episode of Bonus Bytes with disability attorneys, Michael Liner and Andrew November. Listen in as the two discuss new SSA changes, the recent data involving the growing amount of backlog cases, and LTD rules and regulations ...
The Triple D Podcast | Episode #38 | Adrienne Hines
In today’s episode, host Michael Liner sits down for a TikTok Live discussion with Adrienne Hines, a bankruptcy lawyer in Ohio. Tune in to hear about Adrienne's practice area, tips on how to file for bankruptcy, and the connection between bankr...
Social Security numbers hacked, COLA numbers expected to decrease, and more! Bonus Bytes #16
Tune in to this new episode of Bonus Bytes, where attorneys, Michael Liner and Andrew November, cover all the breaking news in the SSA world! From reports of a breach in the Social Security database to the expected COLA payments for 2025.