Proud Stutter

Louise Hid Her Covert Stutter for Years. Now Her Podcast Is Taking On Stuttering Representation in the Media.


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This week on Proud Stutter, we’re joined by Louise Escher, a language teacher, violinist, and host of Did They Stutter?—a podcast exploring stuttering representation in film, TV, and literature. Louise shares her journey from covert stuttering to finding her voice, and how starting a podcast helped her challenge stigma and build community. We talk about the importance of authentic media portrayals, what covert stuttering looks like on screen (or doesn’t), and why her own podcast was born out of both inspiration and frustration. Plus, Maya shares updates on new stuttering-centered films in the works and why representation matters now more than ever.

In this episode

🎟 Get early bird tickets for Proud Stutter’s Annual Gala on October 9 in San Francisco

🎧 Listen to Louise’s podcast Did They Stutter?

🎬 Watch the trailer for Le Panache, the French film featuring a teen actor who stutters

🖋 Learn about Connor Foran’s Dysfluent Typeface and design work

🎥 Explore Stutterbug, an upcoming short film by comedian Aiden Greene

🐾 Revisit Arctic Blue, the documentary exploring stuttering through Arctic nature

📬 Want to be a guest on Did They Stutter? or talk media representation? Contact Louise at [email protected] 

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Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Matt Didisheim, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Jason Smith, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.

Learn more about Proud Stutter's impact campaign for its film project at proudstutter.org/impact

If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we’ll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift at https://bit.ly/3xLezBk

Proud Stutter is proudly fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media.

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