{"podcast":{"title":"The Wheelchair Roundtable  ATP-End User Perspective","slug":"the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","podcast_index_feed_id":7420120,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/20250722_020757_c3002ca1be370ffd2c50b4cd28eda9e9.png","author":"Rico Segovia ATP,  The Quad-Father & S.J. Cimijotti, DPT","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to The Wheelchair Roundtable , where real talk meets real stories. Hosted by certified ATP Rico Segovia and Danny Flores “The Quadfather,” this is the podcast where lived experience and clinical expertise collide in the best way possible. Each episode takes you into the world of people who have not only faced life-changing injuries but who now roll forward with purpose, power, and perspective. We shine a spotlight on wheelchair users, families, clinicians, case managers, and manufacturers — all the voices that make up this diverse and dynamic community. From navigating independence and accessibility, to exploring the latest in assistive tech, to sharing raw, unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of life on wheels — this isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a roundtable where everyone has a seat. Join us as we break barriers, challenge assumptions, and celebrate resilience — all with heart, humor, and a whole lot of humanity. The Wheelchair Roundtable — ATP Meets End-User Perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T12:21:35.706176+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 14: Full Throttle: How Mario Built His Own Way Back","slug":"episode-14-full-throttle-how-mario-built-his-own-way-back","published_at":"2025-11-02T17:39:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episode-14-full-throttle-how-mario-built-his-own-way-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31/2304130","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/339077/2304130/podcast-pod31/2025_11_02_17_37_51_dea00b7a-5521-40fe-a0b3-349fe9974f96.mp3","summary":"For as long as he can remember, Mario Bonfante has lived for speed — from BMX tracks and motocross jumps to the smooth pavement of road racing. By the time he was sixteen, he had earned his pro card, chasing the dream of becoming one of the best. But in September of 2006, a BMX crash changed everything. The accident left him paralyzed — but not powerless. After months in the hospital and years of intense physical therapy in San Diego, Mario refused to let his injury define his limits. He wasn’t just rebuilding his body; he was rebuilding his future. When racing seemed out of reach, he decided to engineer his way back . With the same creativity and relentless drive that fueled his racing career, Mario taught himself how to design and build his own adaptive hand controls — custom setups that would let him get back behind the wheel. What started in his garage turned into a symbol of what’s possible when passion meets innovation. Now back in the Bay Area, Mario continues to push boundaries — whether it’s refining his designs, chasing new projects, or inspiring others to redefine what’s possible. For him, life is 5% physical and 95% mental. Tell him he can’t, and he’ll not only prove you wrong — he’ll figure out how to do it better. This is the story of Mario Bonfante — racer, engineer, and proof that no crash can stop someone who’s built to keep moving forward.","meta_description":"For as long as he can remember, Mario Bonfante has lived for speed — from BMX tracks and motocross jumps to the smooth pavement of road racing. By the tim…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4525,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episodes/episode-14-full-throttle-how-mario-built-his-own-way-back/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episode-14-full-throttle-how-mario-built-his-own-way-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}