Matthew Cicanese Podcast
Welcome to the Matthew Cicanese Podcast: a fusion of neurodiversity, technology, and storytelling. As a DeafBlind photographer, creative educator, DEIA speaker, AI strategist, and National Geographic Explorer, I bring a unique lens to exploring how diverse minds shape (and are shaped by) the digital world. Join me for insightful conversations that unveil the unseen, merging personal adventures with transformative ideas. Together, let's discover the untold stories at the intersection of the mind and technology.
Episodes
7 episodes
007. Name Change (Matthew Cicanese Podcast)
Are you ready to dive into a world that transcends photography, storytelling, and mere creativity? Join Matthew Cicanese as he embarks on a transformative journey with his podcast. Discover what this means for the future of your favorite audio ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:41
006. A Love for Science
In this episode, we delve into my experience with a science degree and how it affected my career path. Would I become enamored with research and leave the arts behind? Would creativity reign supreme? Or would something entirely unexpected happe...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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5:42
005. The First Crossroad
In this episode, I recount a milestone moment that marked a turning point in my life. I was at a crossroads as I approached the end of high school, and I had to make a decision that would determine the course of my future. On the one hand, I wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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3:03
004. Influences
In this episode, I discuss my inspirations for exploring science, storytelling, and the arts. As a child, I was fascinated by the natural world, and shows like "Bill Nye, the Science Guy" helped me understand it better. Fictional worlds like Dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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4:39
003. Finding Photography
In this episode, I share my story of discovering photography as a child. Growing up with a hearing impairment and partial blindness, I had to find ways to channel my curiosity and explore the world around me. Through my work as a photographer, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:28
002. A Rough Start
In this special episode of The Curious Lens, my mom shares my personal story of surviving a deadly case of meningitis as a one-year-old baby, and how it resulted in my becoming DeafBlind. I will take you on a journey through my Hero's Journey, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:55
001. Welcome to The Curious Lens! (Show Trailer)
Welcome to The Curious Lens Podcast! My name is Matthew Cicanese (sik-uh-neece), and I'm excited to share my story with you here. As a DeafBlind survivor of meningitis, I discovered photography at a young age, fell into the world of science, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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2:08