Listen Up Rockland!

By Jeff Shannon

What's Listen Up Rockland! about?

In each monthly episode I provide educational and entertaining interviews and information about hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, etc. It is also a call-in radio based out of Rockland County, NY where I am the owner of Hudson Valley Audiology Center. So listen up and enjoy!

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Listen Up Rockland! episodes:

11.03.2021
Audiologist, ENT & Hearing Aid Specialist - What's the Difference?
People are often confused on which professional to see when seeking treatment for hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. What’s the difference between an audiologist, an ENT doctor and a hearing aid dispenser? I'm joined in the studio with fourth year...
08.13.2021
Sendoff to Steve Possell
Steve Possell has been the lengendary voice of Rockland for over 50 years on WRKL, WRCR and WRCR.com, entering the homes of thousands of faithful listeners, entertaining us all with his unbridled passion for informative and engaging conversations, with the...
07.20.2021
The Hearing Loss Epidemic - with Dr. Mark Syms
In this episode, I’m privileged to welcome one of the first board certified neurotologists in the country, Dr. Mark Syms. Dr. Syms is the founder of Arizona Hearing Center and has performed over 10,000 surgeries over the past 20 years. ...
06.10.2021
MMOs of Hearing Aids with Dr. Chris Herget, Au.D.
In this episode our very own Dr. Chris Herget and I talk about the MMOs of hearing aids...that is the Myths, Misconceptions, and Objections. We’ll share some of the common MMOs that people generally have about hearing aids and provide...
05.12.2021
From Surgery to Lyrics with Michael Silvermintz
Years ago, Michael was diagnosed with otosclerosis, a condition in which the bones in the middle ear have limited movement due to abnormal growth. We’ll discuss Michael’s journey, from what he initially noticed and his symptoms, to his eventual surgery...
04.07.2021
Back to Basics with Hearing Loss
Dr. Shannon gets back to why he started his show in the first place: To bring awareness and education to hearing loss. Do you hear people speak but fail to understand what they are saying? Do you ask others to...
03.05.2021
Talking Tinnitus with Dr. Robert Folmer
That ringing, buzzing, hissing sound in your ears or head. It’s called tinnitus, and for some, it’s a debilitating experience. It's estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer from at least occasional bouts of tinnitus. My guest on this show...
02.02.2021
Get in the loop with Dr. David Katz
The hardships of this pandemic are difficult, and one of them is educating students in our schools. But what is it like from the teacher’s perspective? In this show I welcome David Katz, a teacher at Bronxville middle school. The...
01.15.2021
Cochlear Implants with Dr. Allison Young
In this show I welcome Dr. Allison Young and Dr. Noelle Roth, audiologists from the University of North Carolina. We discuss new updates on who can receive a cochlear implant, and the latest research coming out of their program. Patients...
12.17.2020
Dizziness with Dr. Jennifer Reid, PT
Did you know that dizziness is the third most common medical complaint that physicians hear and see? Over 15% of those 65 and older will experience a dizzy episode, with women more often affected than men. Many of these people...
08.21.2020
Interview with Anita Levine
In this episode we interview one of our favorite patients, Anita Levine. Anita is a new recipient of a cochlear implant. She has lived with hearing loss for years and although she benefited from using hearing aids, it just wasn't...
06.04.2020
Interview with Mark Alfieri
We are currently living in a time of social distancing, which creates feelings of fear and anxiety. But what if was a struggle to be social and communicate every day of your life? In this episode I interview Mark Alfieri,...