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Pop Up Podcast with Matthew Schwab and Kayla Kosmalski\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\t \t

In this special two-part episode of the Pop-Up Podcast, we’re live from the NDSC Conference in Dallas…<\/p>\n\t \t Read More<\/a>\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPop Up Podcast with Matthew Schwab and Kayla Kosmalski\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJuly 31, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

In this special two-part episode of the Pop-Up Podcast, we’re live from the NDSC Conference in Dallas 2025 with two unforgettable guests who are showing the world what’s possible.  First up: Matthew Schwab: speaker, actor, advocate, and best friend of the podcast! He is back with huge updates. From moving into a new home with his…<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Tom\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTHROWBACK EXCLUSIVE: A Little Something Extra with Tom Ricketts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJuly 17, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

It’s MLB All Star Week… So we are bringing back one of our very first episodes! In this special episode, we sit down with Tom Ricketts, Executive Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, for an unforgettable conversation that brings heart, history, and a whole lot of team spirit to the mic! As the 4th-ever episode of…<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"YT--HOST-TALK-When-AI-crosses-the-line\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOST TALK: When AI Crosses the Line\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJuly 10, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

This isn’t just another episode- this is a wake-up call. In our most passionate Host Talk yet, we confront a disturbing trend that’s gone viral: AI deepfakes of women impersonating individuals with Down syndrome-using that image to post suggestive, scandalous content. Let that sink in. This isn’t advocacy. This isn’t funny. And this absolutely isn’t…<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"cover\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS4 E14: A Little Something Extra with the Monk Family\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJuly 3, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with NFL player Jacob Monk for an unforgettable conversation that spans faith, family, and football!  We dive deep into the Monk family story, from the miraculous birth of Jacob’s younger brother, Myles ( who was born in the front seat of a car) to the powerful…<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"cover\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS4 E13: A Little Something Extra with Carson and Kurc\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJune 26, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

What if the role of a lifetime found you when you least expected it? In this joyful and behind-the-scenes look at Suits LA, we’re joined by actor Carson A. Egan, who has Down syndrome, and his dad Kurc! Playing Eddie Black, the younger brother of Stephen Amell’s character Ted Black, Carson is stepping into the…<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"host\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOST TALK: How One Book and 13 Ballparks are Inspiring Acceptance\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tJune 19, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

Welcome to our brand-new segment: Host Talk.  This is where we get real. No guests, just us, diving into the issues that matter most, celebrating big wins, and sharing behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make the highlight reel. It’s about honest conversations, hard truths, and huge hope. From the ballpark to the library, in this…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t