TURNING DISABILITY INTO POSSIBILITY
The AMP'D UP211 Podcast
The AMP'D UP211 Podcast is proud to feature extraordinary individuals in the Limb Loss Community.
Rebuilt to Rock - Jason Barnes
Meet Jason Barnes, the drummer who defied the odds after losing his arm in an accident. He didn’t just return to drumming… he revolutionized it. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and pure grit, Jason now plays with a bionic arm and is pushing the boundaries of human potential. In honor of Limb...
Barbering, Business, and Beating the Odds - Travis Sanders
What happens when life throws you a challenge that changes everything? For Travis Sanders, losing his leg wasn’t the end but the beginning of a powerful new chapter. In this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast , Travis shares his resilience journey, from learning to navigate life as an amputee to th...
Comedy, Cancer, and Kicking Ass – Woody Roseland Speaks
On this episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast , host Rick Bontkowski , a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with the unstoppable Woody Roseland . From surviving cancer six times to turning pain into punchlines, Woody has redefined resilience with humor, hustle, and an unbreakable spirit. Ho...
ADVERSITY, ADVENTURE, AND ARMOUR William Pike
What does it take to turn unimaginable adversity into an extraordinary life of purpose? In this compelling episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast , host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a passionate advocate and amputee himself, dives deep into the incredible journey of William Pike. From surviving the cat...
LOST, FOUND, FORGIVEN Eric LeMarque
In this gripping episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast , host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Eric LeMarque, a former professional hockey player and snowboarder who endured the unimaginable. Trapped in the frozen Sierra Nevada Mountains for eight days, Eric fought against brutal conditions,...
MISSION, MUSIC, MOBILITY Billy Brimblecom
Get ready for an unforgettable episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast! Join host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right-leg amputee and passionate advocate, as he sits down with Billy Brimblecom Jr., an unstoppable force in the limb loss community. After losing his left leg to Ewing’s Sarcoma, Billy turn...
WHEN COSI TALKS, HEALING BEGINS Cosi Belloso
In this inspiring episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with Cosi Belloso, a renowned physical therapist and breast cancer survivor, with over 23 years of experience helping amputees regain their mobility and rebuild their lives. C...
A LIFELINE FOR LIMBS Marcy Rubic
In this powerful episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast , host and creator Rick Bontkowski , a right below-the-knee amputee, sits down with Marcy Rubic , a leader in the nonprofit world and a passionate advocate for limb preservation. With over 25 years of experience, Marcy shares the incredible work b...