Best Visual AIDS Podcasts (2025)

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Reading the News Without Sight: StellarTrek Update Review 56:00

1h ago56:00

56:00

Steven and Shaun kick off with a fun Friday vibe and plenty of listener emails to explore tech quirks, from weak Bluetooth signals to TikTok’s accessibility challenges. Listeners share mixed experiences using TikTok with VoiceOver and ask whether blind creators truly manage without sighted assistance. Steven breaks down the pros and limitations of …

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 1st-4th 5:31

14h ago5:31

5:31

After a week of gloom & drizzle, we’ve finally got a 70 degree day or three in the forecast! We won’t talk about what’s happening with Saturday’s weather, it knows what it did… THAT SAID - if you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, we’ve got you covered! Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with a VERY SPECIAL Weekend Warmup…

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Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mugs & AirPods as Hearing Aids? 56:00

20h ago56:00

56:00

What do the Clicks Keyboard, Ember Mug, Monarch braille display, and AirPods Pro 2 all have in common? They’re all in the inbox this week on Double Tap! Steven and Shaun dive into your messages, starting with Mallory’s reflections on Clicks and warm drinks, to Daisy’s deep dive into the Monarch’s potential—and price tag. You’ll hear honest takes on…

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Beezy Beez Guided Meditation - Track 14 (Reflecting on Morning Moments of Peace) 5:16

23h ago5:16

5:16

Send us a text Ease into your day with this calming 10-minute reflection on morning moments of peace. Whether your morning was smooth or chaotic, this guided meditation invites you to reconnect with simple, nourishing moments that grounded you — even for just a breath. A gentle reminder that peace is never far, even in the smallest details.…

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How a new option for fentanyl treatment is changing lives 23:19

1d ago23:19

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For people addicted to fentanyl, the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal. Incredible nerve pain, diarrhea, chills, vomiting. It’s been likened to the worst flu you’ve ever experienced. Buprenorphine, the medication often used to aid in easing addiction, can trigger withdrawal symptoms, making it tough for patients to cont…

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Washingtonians may soon have the "right to repair" their technology 13:03

1d ago13:03

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A new law waiting to be signed by the governor would give you more options when your technology breaks. House Bill 1483 establishes a “right to repair” for consumer electronics, including tech like phones, laptops, and home appliances. Its partner bill in the Senate (SB 5680) also establishes the right to repair electric wheelchairs. This is part o…

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Hear It Again: 'The Adding Machine' asks if AI has a future in the theatre 15:12

2d ago15:12

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When tech companies began announcing advanced artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, there was widespread enthusiasm. AI was going to make mundane jobs more efficient; it was going to reshape entire industries and creative processes; and it was going to free up time for humans to do things that were, well, more human – things like creating a…

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Your Feedback & Bt Speak Vs Orbit Speak - You Decide 56:00

2d ago56:00

56:00

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the listener inbox and tackle a wide range of accessible tech topics, real-world product experiences, and your feedback. We kick off with Steven’s first impressions of the Stellar Trek GPS device from HumanWare, praising its high-quality speakers and intuitive voice selection interface. Then, …

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Beezy Beez Guided Meditation - Track 13 (Affirmations for a Calm and Focused Mind) 5:20

2d ago5:20

5:20

Send us a text Settle in and reconnect with your inner peace in today's guided meditation, "Affirmations for a Calm and Focused Mind." Through gentle affirmations and mindful breathing, you'll center your mind, soothe your heart, and create a powerful foundation for calm, clarity, and confidence — no matter what life brings. A beautiful practice to…

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12.33. I Should Be Upset But I'm Not. Weird. 14:06

2d ago14:06

14:06

By John Rabon

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“Disaster.” DelBene on Trump’s (second) first 100 days 16:08

3d ago16:08

16:08

Today marks the 100th day of Donald Trump’s presidency. How about some more numbers: Since taking office, the President has signed more than 140 executive orders, pushing major policy shifts on issues from immigration, to climate policy, and DEI in schools and workplaces . As of Monday, court rulings have blocked or paused Trump policies 128 times,…

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A conversation with King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall 34:28

3d ago34:28

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Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall has headed up the King County Sheriff’s Department since 2022. The King County Sheriff’s Department serves unincorporated King County and 12 contract cities, in addition to policing King County Metro buses and Sound Transit trains. Since she took over the role, overall crime numbers have been trending in a positive direct…

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Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster 56:00

3d ago56:00

56:00

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation Nest thermostats — a major accessibility blow for blind users. They discuss the implications for smart home reliability and urge companies to prioritize accessibility from the start. We also ce…

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Beezy Beez Guided Meditation - Track 12 (Visualizing a Joyful Day Ahead) 5:40

3d ago5:40

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Send us a text Start your morning with positivity and calm in today’s guided meditation. In this soothing session, we’ll gently awaken your spirit with deep breathing, visualization, and intentional gratitude — helping you set the tone for a joyful, peaceful day. Tune in, breathe deep, and let today be filled with light and ease.…

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After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban? 14:59

4d ago14:59

14:59

The debate over how to address homelessness in Spokane continues to simmer after a decision this month from Washington’s Supreme Court. The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023. The court’s decision wasn’t based on the merits of the camping ba…

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What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions? 24:33

4d ago24:33

24:33

Companies have increasingly shifted the responsibility of saving for retirement onto workers. Pension plans have mostly disappeared from the private sector, in favor of 401k style plans. For example, the Boeing Machinist union tried unsuccessfully get their pension plan reinstated during last year’s strike. For most public employees, including Wash…

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The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform 56:00

4d ago56:00

56:00

In today’s honest and lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun explore why "everything feels terrible" in tech—and how it especially impacts accessibility. The hosts open up about frustrating tech failures, from Steven’s Windows settings reset to Shaun’s struggles with Amazon Fire tablets and Meta Ray-Ban glasses. Listeners share first-hand expe…

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Beezy Beez Guided Meditation - Track 11 (Deep Breathing to Awaken Energy) 5:30

4d ago5:30

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Send us a text In this guided meditation, Deep Breathing to Awaken Energy, you'll gently connect with your breath to refresh your body and mind. Through slow, intentional breathing and soft visualization, you'll invite calm, clarity, and renewed vitality into your day. This practice is the perfect way to shake off sluggishness and step into your mo…

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Episode 25: The Benefits and Drawbacks of User Surveys 11:34

5d ago11:34

11:34

Send Jackie a Text Message Welcome to Episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys you can incorporate to help ensure you obtain the data you need from your learners. Episode Links…

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The Visitor at Ward 33 | Part 7 of 7 | The Garden Beyond the Algorithm 4:44

5d ago4:44

4:44

Send us a text The city is collapsing. Reality is glitching. And Eli has one final choice: return to the world that tried to erase him—or rewrite it entirely. This is Chapter 7 of The Visitor at Ward 33—the final chapter of a story for the seekers, the wide awake, and the ones who never stopped dreaming.…

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The Visitor at Ward 33 | Part 6 of 7 | The Master’s Manuscript 4:33

6d ago4:33

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Send us a text Eli follows a strange pull through the city… and finds an abandoned bookstore that shouldn’t exist. Inside, he discovers a manuscript written by Matthew—detailing every moment of his journey. Until the final chapter. Chapter 7: Eli chooses to stay dead. And then, the pages ignite. This is Chapter 6 of The Visitor at Ward 33—a 7-part …

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Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships 56:00

7d ago56:00

56:00

Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate breakdown of split tapping, a handy VoiceOver gesture on iOS, and the surprising discovery that Amazon Fire tablets now support it, even when premium Android phones don’t. The hosts then disc…

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Google and DOJ face off over remedy for search engine monopoly 14:31

8d ago14:31

14:31

Do you ever wonder why you turn to Google so often to search for a recipe or a news article or how to properly use a semicolon? If you ask Alphabet, Google’s parent company, they’ll tell you it’s because they just have the best results. The Department of Justice has a different take: it filed an antitrust case against the company in 2020 accusing G…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 4/24-27 5:13

8d ago5:13

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Have you been outside this week? It’s GORGEOUS. If you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, then you’re in luck. We’ve got Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with one or two or three more reasons to leave your house LINKS: Seattle/King County Clinic - Seattle Center Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes S…

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Apple & Meta Get Big EU Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates 56:00

8d ago56:00

56:00

First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents privately. The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of returning to older, more reliable tech versus the convenience of modern scanning apps—and the risks to privacy they may pose. Then it's onto…

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This author used ChatGPT as a mirror for her life — and for big tech, too 32:49

9d ago32:49

32:49

Vauhini Vara’s new essay collection opens with a heart to heart with ChatGPT. In her prompt, she asks the program to give her feedback on a few chapters of her upcoming book. “I’m nervous,” she tells it. “That’s completely understandable,” it responds with a cheery exclamation point. “Sharing your writing can feel really personal, but I’m here to p…

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Student loan borrowers are being asked to pony up 13:57

9d ago13:57

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On Monday, the Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted loans on May 5th. That’s after a five year pause started in the midst of the covid pandemic. More than 42 million people in the United States have student loans through the federal government. And, according to the Department of Education, five million hav…

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Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, and Cane Tip Tips 56:00

9d ago56:00

56:00

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are back—caffeinated, opinionated, and tackling everything from accessibility to identity. Kicking things off, Steven shares how his Apple Watch health alerts, though sometimes dismissed by doctors, played a crucial role in keeping his health in check. They explore how smartwatches—despite not being m…

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12.32. I Don't Know What To Do With My H̶a̶n̶d̶s̶ Being 17:25

9d ago17:25

17:25

By John Rabon

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The White House killed this one of a kind report. The scientists behind it aren't giving up 16:51

10d ago16:51

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"Our world is changing. It's changing rapidly. Like, we can see climate changing our world as we speak, but also, we're losing nature at unprecedented rates, and there's an equity crisis as well." That was University of Washington professor Phil Levin two years ago. At the time, he’d just been tapped by the Biden Administration for a one of a kind …

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What's at stake in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case 21:19

10d ago21:19

21:19

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over an executive order ending birthright citizenship. President Trump signed that order in his first days in office. A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the order nationwide. And two other legal challenges – in federal courts in Massachusetts and Mary…

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Congressman Adam Smith on the latest Signal chat scandal out of the Pentagon 13:58

10d ago13:58

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The Pentagon is roiling over yet another Signal group chat. No, not that one with the Trump Administration national security team that accidentally included an editor at the Atlantic. This is… another Signal group chat scandal. The New York Times reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared operational details for a March 15th U.S. strike …

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Your Feedback: EchoVision, Braille’s Future & Windows ARM 56:00

10d ago56:00

56:00

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox to read listener feedback and share deeply personal experiences—starting with Steven's recent hospital stay. From insensitive medical staff to outdated assumptions about blind people, Steven unpacks the emotional highs and lows of navigating healthcare while visually impaired. The …

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Sports Representation: Exploitation of African Athletes in European and American Sports 13:15

10d ago13:15

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For decades, African athletes have been among the world’s best, dominating global sports like football, basketball, athletics, and boxing. Their immense talent and skill have contributed significantly to the international sports landscape. But despite their success, many African athletes face systemic exploitation in European and American sports in…

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New Wing Luke exhibit explores the power of objects with Ten Thousand Things 11:00

11d ago11:00

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An old faded rice cooker. A blue two piece suit. A vial of water from the Ganges River. For the past four years, Poet Shin Yu Pai’s podcast, Ten Thousand Things, has explored how objects – from the extraordinary to the mundane, the literal to the figurative – communicate stories of Asian American meaning, identity, and culture. As of last month, th…

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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S. 28:10

11d ago28:10

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News has not been good lately for research universities in the United States. The Trump Administration has proposed slashing the National Institutes of Health Budget by about half – eliminating tens of billions of dollars for the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world. The White House had earlier announced a 15 percent cap on ind…

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Remembering Pope Francis 12:21

11d ago12:21

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“With dignity, but like any Christian, because the bishop of Rome is a pastor and a disciple, not a powerful man of this world.” That’s part of the instructions from Pope Francis to “lighten” the formality of his funeral arrangements. Francis wrote about his wish for a simpler ceremony in his autobiography, published earlier this year. The attitude…

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Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription 56:00

11d ago56:00

56:00

In today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the rollout chaos of Meta’s Look and Tell AI feature in smart glasses—and why UK users are still stuck in limbo. Steven shares how he finally got access, while Shaun continues to battle the “not available in your region” message. Could VPNs be the culprit? Also in this episode, Steven opens up about…

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The Visitor at Ward 33 | Part 5 of 7 | Ward 33 Doesn’t Exist 4:55

13d ago4:55

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Send us a text Eli wakes to silence—and discovers he’s the only one left. No nurses. No patients. No records. Not even proof he was ever admitted. But then, the radio turns on. And it’s his own voice reading a poem he never recorded. This is Chapter 5 of The Visitor at Ward 33—a 7-part story for the sleepless, the seekers, and those who suspect rea…

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079: From the Head to the Heart (ft. Brittany Schlichter) 28:42

14d ago28:42

28:42

In this episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast, we are joined by Brittany Schlichter, an avid memorizer who has memorized twenty-six Books of the Bible. Brittany has a passion for Scripture memory and recitation that has led her to memorize twenty-six books of the Bible and quote them at conferences, churches, and other events across the nation. S…

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The Visitor at Ward 33 | Part 4 of 7 | The Witch in the Algorithm 5:16

14d ago5:16

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Send us a text Eli meets Naomi—a forgotten author whose name has been wiped from all records. She speaks in flickers and memory, guiding him toward a hidden realm called The Garden. But she brings a warning. “They’re coming for your last dream.” This is Chapter 4 of The Visitor at Ward 33—a 7-part story for those who still believe in the reality be…

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Trump Administration opens half of national forest land for logging 24:51

15d ago24:51

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The Trump administration is pushing for more logging on public land, pledging to boost America’s domestic supply of wood products and increase wildfire resilience. In March, the President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to begin finding ways to expand timber production by 25% over the next few years. Last week, Agriculture Secr…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 17th-20th 4:49

15d ago4:49

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It's CONVENTION WEEKEND... But also Easter Weekend... And the start of Bellingham Beer Week, and National Park Week. It's the Weekend Warmup! Enjoy! LINKS: Norwescon Sakura-Con Bellingham Beer Week National Park Week Climate Pledge Arena – Phish Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Events Center Skagit Valley Tulip Festival KUOW - Meet Me Here Thank…

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Audio Book | A Spiritual Journey | Chapter 3 1:02:12

15d ago1:02:12

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Send us a text In this pivotal chapter, the souls gather within the Hall of Eternity for the sacred Choosing Ceremony. Guided by the timeless Keeper of Names, they begin the process of selecting the name that will define their life path on Earth. The vast, glowing Tapestry of Names comes alive, revealing glimpses of possible futures—each name a key…

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Meta’s Look and Tell Confusion, Gemini's Win & The Sunglasses Debate 56:00

15d ago56:00

56:00

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece serve up an energetic mix of tech talk, personal stories, and powerful listener feedback. They dive into the practical use of AI-powered glasses, from Meta’s delayed UK rollout of Look and Tell to Google Gemini’s hands-on advantages for blind users. You’ll hear real-world insights on usin…

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The Visitor at Ward 33 | Part 3 of 7 | The Invisible Trial 6:15

15d ago6:15

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Send us a text Eli is summoned to a courtroom that doesn’t exist on any map—where A.I. jurors and forgotten poets debate whether his memories are a crime. At stake: the right to remember what they’ve tried to erase. This is Chapter 3 of The Visitor at Ward 33—a 7-part story for the insomniacs, the dreamers, and the ones who still feel something fli…

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The biggest story of the baseball season is ... the bat? 9:55

16d ago9:55

9:55

We are three weeks into the Major League Baseball season and one of the main story lines of the nascent season is the bats. On the second day of the season, the New York Yankees hit 9 home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers. Many of the Yankees players were using a new type of bat – shaped kind of like a bowling pin. This bat bulges at the center a…

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Discovering the message of Houlme: how one Orcas Island chef has been nominated for the James Beard award seven times 24:07

16d ago24:07

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The James Beard Award has been a kingmaker in the food business since the 1980s. Even getting a nomination can be life-changing. Chef Jay Blackinton – a punk musician and self-described wannabee skateboarder – has been nominated seven times. He’s self-taught and runs a buzzy two-man kitchen on Orcas Island. And this year, he’s been named a James Be…

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One Seattle artist's journey to be seen as more than just "inspiration porn" 17:31

16d ago17:31

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Mindie Lind is a Seattle-based musician. In a new short animated film called "View from the Floor", Lind and co-director Megan Griffiths explore Mindie’s life as an artist grappling with imposter syndrome. Mindie was born without legs. And as she came of age, she couldn’t shake the idea that the praise and attention she received was more about her …

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From TikTok Troubles to Earbud Excellence With Breggz 56:00

16d ago56:00

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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get their hands—and ears—on a truly luxurious piece of audio tech: the Zohn-1 One wireless earbuds from Breggz. These aren’t your everyday earbuds—they’re high-end, custom-fit hearables designed for professional-grade audio quality. Steven shares his early impressions after trying the generic versions…

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