In part 2 of our summer mailbag we dig into more of your heartfelt emails and comments. Hear about two listeners (and former guests) who connected in Berlin through the podcast. We also talk a little about how to advise friends and relatives who are looking to get tested. In addition, inspired by all the amazing comments we received about Jessica’s appearance on a previous podcast, we discuss the next generation of up and coming young advocates.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 176: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
It’s mailbag time again! We love hearing from you, our loyal listeners, so we are digging into the mailbag to talk about some of your incredible emails and social media questions and comments. In part 1 we hear from a newly diagnosed baseball executive, talk about safe gluten free alcohol choices and also revisit some of the reactions from the controversial “Know Celiac” campaign.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 175: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Worlds collide for Cam as the guys are joined by Paintball Pro, and fellow celiac, Matt Kling. Matt is 21 and currently plays professional paintball for the top team, San Diego Dynasty (the Yankees of paintball). His celiac diagnosis coincided closely to his rise to the top of his sport. Matt shares some of the struggles that he endured along the way. His team has traveled all around the world and some of the destinations have been much easier to navigate than others. He ultimately has not let these challenges slow him down or get in the way of his passion for paintball.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 174: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Mike and Cam talk a little bit about some of Cam’s favorite podcasters. They also talk about an article written by an inmate with celiac who is not getting treated well by the prison system. Finally, they talk about gluten in their dreams. Do you have dreams that you are eating gluten (both fantasy and the nightmare variety)? If so, please share them with us!
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 172: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Mike and Cam are pleased to be joined by Bob Goodman, founder and CEO of Goodman Gluten Free. Bob shares his fascinating experiences in the food industry spanning a lifetime. From his early years as a butcher to his training in pastry in France, we hear what ultimately inspired him to come out of retirement to start a gluten free company for the first time.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 171: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Each year during Celiac Awareness Month, Mike and Cam take the pulse of the celiac world by putting out their “Celiac State of the Union.” This year’s episode is extra large and especially interesting as they look at the now very controversial “Know Celiac” campaign put together by many of the top celiac groups. They also share their thoughts on the Columbia Study that found that 32% of food tested at restaurants were found to contain gluten, and find out which states are Googling “celiac” the most.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 170: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Hot off the trails of her first school over-nighter, Mike’s daughter, Jessica (10), shares the ups and downs she encounters as a first time solo celiac traveler. Even well planned trips like this one have some mishaps, and Jessica handles them like a champ!
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 169: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
Our guest, Maureen Basye, is taking the world of cruising by storm, creating the first ever Celiac Cruise! Maureen tells us how and why she was inspired to make this dream of a Celiac Cruise a reality. Despite some of the challenges that she has discovered along the way, Maureen’s passion for safe travel for those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance can’t stand in the way of making this awesome vision come to life.
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 167: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
We check in with Cam on the way back from a road trip to St. Louis where he and his sister Peyton were on a quest for comedy. One of their favorite comedians, Tony Hinchcliffe, does a unique show called “Kill Tony”, where audience members are able to put their names in a hat for the opportunity to get critiqued (or roasted in many cases) by Tony himself. We talk about how Cam prepped for his trip foodwise and find out if Cam or Peyton had the nerve to put their names in the hat!
The Celiac Project Podcast – Ep 166: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free
In part 2 of our talk with scientist, Craig Hardgrove, we get deeper into some of the psychological effects of dealing with pre and post diagnosed celiac. On a lighter note, we also talk about our shared love of Chicago style beef sandwiches, and debate how to prepare the perfect sandwich–just don’t forget the giardiniera!