What has Optical Delusion covered recently?

Recent episodes include "EP35: From Survival to Success, Skylar Scarnecchia", "EP34: RISE-ing to New Levels, Adam Ballou", and "EP33: Pain is a Privilege, Hope Kittel". The latest went out on 29 Sep 2026 and ran about 42 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Optical Delusion publish?

Optical Delusion publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 49 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 34 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Optical Delusion?

For Optical Delusion, Booking Probability sits at 31/100, Listen Score at 22/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Optical Delusion?

Optical Delusion covers paralympic sports, adaptive sports, disability, paralympics, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Optical Delusion

Hosted by Unknown Host · News · EN · 34 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Optical Delusion is a podcast that challenges what you think you see. Hosted by two Team USA Paralympic swimmers, we dive into the untold, unexpected, and unapologetically real stories of Paralympians, athletes, and people with disabilities. From podium moments to plot twists no one prepared us for, we talk grit, identity, access, failure, humor, and everything in between. This isn’t a highlight reel or a feel-good montage; it’s a conversation about navigating a world that often underestimates you. Optical Delusion: telling the stories we did not see coming (and you probably didn't either).

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What is Optical Delusion?

Optical Delusion is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #35
EP35: From Survival to Success, Skylar Scarnecchia
Sep 28, 202642 min
We are honored to have 2x National Champion, cancer survivor, advocate, and model on our podcast today, Skylar Scarnecchia! Now an adaptive athlete at Alabama, Skylar walks us through her trials as a kid and her success she's found on the court and beyond! Skylar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamskylarstrong/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpticalDelusionPod
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Episode #34
EP34: RISE-ing to New Levels, Adam Ballou
Sep 21, 202653 min
We are so excited to welcome on CP Soccer Paralympian, author, and advocate, Adam Ballou! This conversation covers the journey of Adam Ballou in CP soccer, the impact of word of mouth in finding the team, the role of media and social media in promoting adaptive sports, changes in adaptive sports coverage, the evolution of disability sports programs, the journey of self-acceptance and advocacy, and the RISE method and community support. Takeaways The importance of storytelling in the context of unexpected life experiences The significance of CP soccer and the Paralympic sport in the context of hosting the CP World Cup Word of mouth plays a significant role in discovering adaptive sports The RISE method provides a framework for personal growth and self-acceptance Embracing imperfection The impact of mentorship Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akballou/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpticalDelusionPod
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Episode #33
EP33: Pain is a Privilege, Hope Kittel
Sep 14, 202648 min
Everyone's new mantra just dropped: "pain is a privilege." And now, we are all taking it inch by inch and day by day with our guest this week who is 2x Fittest Seated Woman in the World in adaptive cross fit!! Please join us in welcoming Hope Kittel. She's grown her platform in hopes of changing the world of adaptive cross fit, and supporting pediatric patients with her non-profit, Baskets Spreading Hope. Hopes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopekittel/ Baskets for Hope: https://www.instagram.com/basketsspreadinghope_/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpticalDelusionPod
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Episode #32
EP 32: I'm Glad I Didn't Win, Anastasia Pagonis
Sep 7, 202645 min
What happens when you focus on a goal for so long and don't reach it? What happens on the other side of a missed medal or opportunity? 2x Paralympian Anastasia Pagonis sits down and chats with us about her experience in the spotlight and why she is glad she didn't win gold in Paris. Tune in to listen to the depth of the stories beyond the medals and the bright lights! Tas' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasia_k_p/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpticalDelusionPod
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Episode #29
EP 29: Riding through the unknown, Fiona Howard
Aug 17, 202653 min
With Para Dressage World Championships up this week, we are so excited to welcome our first equestrian athlete, Fiona Howard! Not only do we now know a lot about para dressage, but we get to cheer on Fiona and the rest of the team in Germany starting this Wednesday! Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionahoward.ply/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpticalDelusionPod
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Dani Aravich

para cross-country skier and biathlete, Team USA

Thea

University of Arizona

Yaseen El-Demerdash

Ripple Effect Foundation

Ali Truwit

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Optical Delusion

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Optical Delusion?

About the host

Recent episodes

EP35: From Survival to Success, Skylar Scarnecchia

EP34: RISE-ing to New Levels, Adam Ballou

EP33: Pain is a Privilege, Hope Kittel

EP 32: I'm Glad I Didn't Win, Anastasia Pagonis

EP 29: Riding through the unknown, Fiona Howard

Guest Appearances

Dani Aravich

Thea

Yaseen El-Demerdash

Ali Truwit

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Optical Delusion for

Podcasts like Optical Delusion

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Optical Delusion

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Optical Delusion?

About the host

Recent episodes

EP35: From Survival to Success, Skylar Scarnecchia

EP34: RISE-ing to New Levels, Adam Ballou

EP33: Pain is a Privilege, Hope Kittel

EP 32: I'm Glad I Didn't Win, Anastasia Pagonis

EP 29: Riding through the unknown, Fiona Howard

Guest Appearances

Dani Aravich

Thea

Yaseen El-Demerdash

Ali Truwit

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Optical Delusion for

Podcasts like Optical Delusion

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.