Casey + Cassandra are a pair of best friends with the same rare disease. Their goal is simple: sharing their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy in disability, while having fun together. They’ll also touch on accessibility, friendships, style, and everything in between as they live their best, rare, lives! For show notes, go to rarewithflair.com
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Elysa Gardner hosts a series of candid conversations with industry experts, theatre educators and savvy parents discussing strategies to help culture-consuming kids and aspiring young artists become great performers—on stage, off stage and at every stage of their lives. Created by the team at Camp Broadway.
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104. did they really just say that?!
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hi hello hey, we’ve got a spicy one for you! If you have a visible disability or carry assistive tools like us, you’ve probably experienced the joys of interacting with the general public. At best, people are helpful and kind, but at worst, someone says something so shocking that you’re left wondering if they really just said that out loud. Whether…
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103. live from columbus: recapping our amazing weekend
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hi hello hey, we’re finally in the same room!!! This episode is extra-special because Case visited Cass in Columbus! If you enjoyed our live episode back in 2022 when Cass visited Memphis, you’re in for a treat. Cass planned a jam-packed weekend to show off her city, and we’ve got a lot to recap! From candles, bookstores, bakeries, and even a trip …
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hi hello hey, what’s sleek, stylish, and essential for getting around? That’s right—our white canes! This week, we’re coming in hot with some fresh cane reviews. We recently bought new ones, and we’ve got opinions. From different cane styles to the benefits of using them, we’re spilling all the tea, hot takes included. We’ve talked about white cane…
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101. cass has curly hair & case is running?!
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hi hello hey, it’s about time we caught up! This week, we’re switching things up and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s been lighting up our lives lately! We usually save these real-time updates for our year-end episodes, but it’s time for a little mid-year catch-up. Cozy up and join us as we dive into our latest skincare and haircare ro…
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100. over one hundred hours of us yapping!!!
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hi hello hey for over the 100th time!!! When we set out to create this show back in 2020, we had no idea of making it to 100 episodes. Even fewer sounded like a lofty and unreachable goal, and yet, here we are! We are so proud and honored by everyone who’s listened, whether just recently or from the beginning; whether sporadically or loyally, you a…
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99. the unhappiest place on earth: discrimination at disneyland
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hi hello hey, we’ve got a spicy story to share! After our week enjoying the NOAH conference (that we shared in our last episode), a group of us decided to spend a day in Disneyland. Unfortunately, our magical day immediately turned sour as changes in Disney’s Disability Access Services (DAS) Pass made it almost impossible for us to get accommodatio…
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98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference
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hi hello hey, it feels so good to have reunited again this year! If you’ve followed us for some time, you’ll know we’re both pretty involved with a couple nonprofits. We’ve talked at length about the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network and their annual conferences (listen to episodes from 2021, 2023, and 2024). We also love working with (and in Case’…
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97. how we stopped word-vomiting all our struggles
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hi hello hey, get ready for some word vomit about oversharing! Loyal listeners may find this premise familiar since we did an episode about oversharing on social media just last year. Funnily enough though, oversharing isn’t limited to online experiences. Like many of our topics, this came up as part of living our daily lives and reflecting on the …
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hi hello hey, we need to talk about blood. Fear not, squeamish folks: this won’t get too graphic. As you may know if you’ve heard our tagline, we have the same rare disease, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome! We’ve talked about HPS in may forms: conferences in 2021, 2023, and 2024, chronic illness, and many other episodes on our vision. Unbelievably, we’ve…
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hi hello hey, get ready for another home tour! Cass + Case in their homes, 2022/2024Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode
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Case + Cass talk all about their light sensitivity, and how it affects them outdoors and indoors, including their favorite sunglasses.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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93. the great cardigan debate: our style roots
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Case + Cass talk about the 8 style roots and which 3 describe their personal styles. They also list pieces that push their style boundaries.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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92. cass’ guide dog is retiring?!
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Cass breaks the news that her guide dog, Romana, is retiring. She and Case explain the process, share memories, and even give a Rupert update!Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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91. doctors at a bar, cute lab mice, & dancing dinosaurs: HPS conference recap
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Case + Cass recap the 2024 HPS Conference. They discuss key moments, funny interactions, and overall feelings about this special event.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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90. too sick to be healthy, too healthy to be sick
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Case + Cass talk candidly about living with chronic illness. They touch on what it's like be both sick and healthy and celebrate small wins.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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89. the moments that defined our ten-year friendship
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Case + Cass celebrate ten years of friendship, looking back on how their relationship has grown and what makes their relationship unique.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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88. side hustles, plant murder, & melting away the stress
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Case + Cass give updates on their booming side hustles, becoming gym bros, plant mom life, and their other current hobbies.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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87. the definitive ranking of all assistive technology
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Cass + Case subjectively rank over 20 blind and low vision assistive technologies in a tier list, highlighting their favorite tools.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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86. just a couple decisive, self-aware, water signs: revisiting personality types
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Case + Cass revisit their star signs, enneagrams, and Myers-Briggs personalities and talk about what has changed and what they have in commonAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass lovingly poke fun at tone-deaf comments they hear from sighted people and how they feel about themAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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84. 2024 vision boards: moving forward with courage
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Cass + Case share what they put on their vision boards for 2024 along with their hopes, dreams, and dispositions for the new yearAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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83. getting personal: recapping 2023
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Cass + Case give a year in review of 2023, walking through each season and sharing the highlights. They also share their hopes for 2024Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass give gift suggestions for the blind, low vision, chronically ill, or any person in your life in time for the holiday seasonAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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81. we answer your burning questions in our first Q&A
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Cass + Case answer some listener questions in their very first Q & A on a variety of topics from fictional destinations to when to disclose or mask disabilityAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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80. concerts we’ve cried at, guilty pleasure albums, and our teenage music tastes
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Case + Cass list their top artists and compare to their 2020 episode. They also talk about music they loved as teens and still love todayAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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79. our lives are one huge contradiction
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Cass and Case process how they think others perceive them, how they perceive themselves, and how they perceive others with their disabilitiesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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78. stitches in Disney, kids in Vegas, ghosts in NOLA: our wild travel memories
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Cass + Case talk about trips they've taken from childhood through adulthood and recount some memorable, hilarious travel memoriesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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77. only disabled friends talk about this
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Case + Cass talk about the very specific, disability-related topics they chat about frequently that other people may not understand.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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76. will we complete our fall bucket list?
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Cass + Case create their fall bucket lists, complete with things they want to bake, watch, wear, and smell this seasonAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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75. giving parenting advice without being parents
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Cass + Case give a letter to parents of kids with disabilities by sharing their experiences and stories growing up.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass give an update on how their personal style has evolved over the past three years and some new pieces they loveAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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73. the alternate life where we wouldn’t be friends
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Case + Cass talk through what their lives would be like if they didn't have Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, for better and for worse.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass celebrate their third year doing the podcast by live listening to and commenting on their very first episode.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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71. oversharing on facebook: our online advocacy experience
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Cass + Case talk about their online advocacy journeys and how their approaches and feelings have changed over timeAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Cass + Case walk through a "day in the life" and share their daily routines from morning to night along with weekly and monthly activities.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass talk about their love of cartoons by reminiscing on shows they watched as kids and shows they've watched together as adultsAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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68. the NIH has my colon! the research episode
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Cass + Case talk about their experiences participating in medical research in different contexts, including the National Institutes of HealthAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Cass + Case talk about their pet peeves and laugh about the small things that bother them, all in good funAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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66. HPS conference: reuniting our community after four years
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Case + Cass recap their time at the HPS conference after not meeting as a community since 2019 and all the unique times it involvesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Cass + Case talk about times they've felt like a burden due to their blindness or chronic illnesses and ways they address those feelingsAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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64. we can’t live without this!!!
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Case + Cass gush about their favorite, must-have products that have become indispensable to themAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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63. our Uber funny rideshare stories
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Cass + Case talk about their wildest rideshare stories, both disability-related and not, as well as some positive experiencesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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62. pack your bags, we’re traveling together!
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Casey + Cassandra talk about traveling, including what and how they pack and how they stay sane on the plane.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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61. is reading an audiobook really reading?
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Cass + Case talk all things books, describing their reading journeys, favorite books, and accessible readingAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass talk about cooking and baking with low vision, mentioning tools they use to make working in the kitchen easierAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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59. recapping a wild & wacky year
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Cass + Case recap their 2022 including what they did, watched, and listened to, as they give more insight into their personal lives.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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58. audio description: the technology we never knew we needed
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Cass + Case talk about using audio description in movies and more and how it upgraded their viewing experiencesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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57. live from Memphis: recording together for the first time!
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Case + Cass record together for the first time while Cass visits Case for her 30th birthday and talk about their visit.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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56. arguing about cranberry sauce: the thanksgiving special
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Cassandra + Casey talk about their Thanksgivings past and present, sharing stories, traditions, and favorite dishesAv Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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55. things we’re sad and glad we can’t see (& having a mini crisis)
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Case + Cass talk about things they wish they could see and things they're glad they can't see.Av Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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