Best A11y Podcasts (2025)

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233 - Jeremy Seda - A11y Camp 2025 31:24

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What does Jiu-Jitsu have to do with digital accessibility? For Jeremy Seda? Everything. In this episode, the North Idaho College IT Accessibility Coordinator shares how his love of storytelling, empathy, and positive reinforcement shapes his fight for inclusion, both in tech and on the mat. With deeply personal stories, a refreshing call for progre…

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Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android Version 1:02:47

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Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android Version Android Basics We discuss what's new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1. Spotlight We have the privilege of talking to Philip Bennefall of Blastbay Studios, the developer behind new text-to-speech voices for Windows. We discuss the process of creating the TTS engine and the possibi…

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The ADNA Presents: Behind the Mic: How We Built Our Comic-Con Panel on Audio Description 24:15

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Featuring Anna Capezzera, Colleen Connor, and Serina Gilbert. This conversation pulls back the curtain on our upcoming Comic-Con panel about audio description. Panelists talk about why they signed on, what matters to them in this work, and what they hope the audience takes away. Each brings a different piece of the puzzle. Colleen trains writers. A…

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Episode 237, Exploring the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 1:18:21

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Welcome to Episode 237. In this week’s episode, our focus is on the review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024. Spotlight John treats us to a quick review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024, where the crew members voice their opinions of the phone. App of the week For this week’s “App of the week,” our focus is on the “Office Viewer Re…

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Episode 236, Android 16 Released and More 1:27:58

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EPISODE 236 ANDROID 16 RELEASE AND MORE Welcome to Episode 236. This week has been busy for Google as Android 16 Public release drops including the “Pixel Feature-drop” and the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS We knew that at some point, the ElevenLabs Reader would become a subscription-based access, but we didn’t think it was coming this soon.…

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The ADNA Presents: Yvonne Mastromano: Virginia Voice 28:33

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In this episode, Roy Samuelson welcomes Yvonne Mastromano, the passionate CEO of Virginia Voice, a nonprofit that's all about making the world more accessible for people who are blind or print disabled. Yvonne speaks from the heart about her deep love of the arts and the power of storytelling, and how audio description opens doors to shared experie…

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Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference 56:35

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Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you’re an admin,…

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Episode 235, Meet the Devs of TableEX 1:10:55

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Episode 235, a visit with the developers of TableEx Android basics We discuss the release of Android 16 QPR Beta 1.1. Spotlight We are joined by the developers of TableEx – an app designed so that blind and visually impaired people can play classic board and card games. App of the week Warren brings us a demonstration of a new bible app, Random Scr…

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What Even is a Verifiable Credential?

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Eric and Brian chat with Dmitri Zagidulin and Juan Caballero of the W3C's Verifiable Credentials Working Group to learn about Verifiable CredentialsBy Igalia

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Episode 234, A Visit with the Devs of Seeing Assistant GO 1:30:07

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Episode 234, Seeing Assistant Go Android basics We discuss what’s new in the recently launched Samsung One UI 8 Beta available on the S25 series of phones. Enroll via the Samsung Members app. Spotlight We are joined for a conversation by the developers of Seeing Assistant GO – an app we recently discussed when we surveyed the state of GPS apps. Tal…

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CSS Proposals and Debates

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Igalia's Brian Kardell and Eric Meyer discuss what's caught their eye in CSS of late...By Igalia

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The ADNA Presents: Mike Hess 27:04

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Expanding Market Reach Through the Power of Disability in the Workplace Mike Hess of Blind Institute of Technology highlights the significance of AD expanding market share for movies and other digital content. He emphasize that the market for people with disabilities is substantial, amounting to trillions globally, and that including AD can attract…

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Episode 233, Google I/O 2025 1:11:34

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Episode 233, Google I/O 2025 Android16 QPR1Beta1 Google preceded the public release of Android16 with “Android16QPR1Beta1.” Spotlight This week, the focus is on Google I/O 2025 – Google’s annual developer conference which took place on 20 and 21 May. The crew discuss the highlights, but it’s worth reading the 100 I/O announcements in full. App of t…

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Unshipping: How (and when) to break web features

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Igalia's Brian Kardell and Eric Meyer chat with Google's Rick Byers about Blink's Principles of Web Compatibility and willingness to change and even unship features.By Igalia

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Episode 232, TalkBack 16 Released 1:12:01

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Episode 232, Talkback 16 Android basics This week, we discuss the release of Talkback 16. Spotlight It’s a busy section this week. We talk about various phones including the Samsung S25 Edge, The Sony Xperia 1 VII and the latest Android 16 Beta. Talkback highlights John shows us how to ask follow up questions when you have a Talkback image descript…

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Accessibility Leadership | #9 Anuradha Kumari 54:51

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Send us a text In this conversation, Tim Damen and Anuradha Kumari discuss the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing their personal journeys and insights on fostering an inclusive culture within organizations. They emphasize the need for awareness, education, and collaboration among teams to ensure that accessibility is prioritize…

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229 - chatgpt interview with human voice 22:05

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Last week was the interview with ChatGPT, with it's synthetic voice. Here's the twist - today is the same interview, this time featuring Rebecca Davis, AD Performer, giving her take on the script. Enjoy!By The ADNA Presents

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Episode 231, Screen Readers for Android 1:28:30

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Episode 231, Screen readers for Android Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. However, we have never dedicated a full segment to screen readers though we have discussed the differences in passing, so we are remedying that now. This week, we look at Talkback available …

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228 - An Interview With ChatGPT 18:54

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In this episode, I interview ChatGPT and we explore the multifaceted world of audio description. We discuss the importance of emotional nuance and high quality narration in creating immersive experiences for blind audiences, the challenges of balancing quality with scalability, and the potential role of synthetic voices in the future. We also touc…

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Episode 230, The State of GPS Apps in 2025 1:56:04

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Episode 230, GPS apps Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of GPS apps in 2025. Apps discussed include Google Maps, Lazarillo Accessible GPS, Seeing Assistant Move and the simpler Seeing Assistant Go, Goodmaps Outdoors and Waymap (disc…

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Photo Finish—OneDrive's Mobile Glow-Up 41:58

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Olga Dalecka joins Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra on this month's Sync Up podcast to share how OneDrive’s mobile app is transforming the way users experience and manage their photos. From Moments of Joy and Photo Shuffle to AI-powered editing and seamless sharing, this episode dives into the innovations making OneDrive the trusted home for your mem…

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The ADNA Presents: Serina Gilbert, QC The Last Of Us, Season 2 28:57

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In this episode, Roy Samuelson interviews Serena Gilbert, a quality control expert in audio description (AD). Serena explains her passion for AD and how it equalizes the viewing experience for visually impaired individuals, allowing them to engage in water cooler conversations and enjoy shows alongside sighted friends and family. Roy and Serena dis…

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Adpocalypse Now?

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Igalia's Brian Kardell and Eric Meyer discuss the recent US courts antitrust decision regarding advertising.By Igalia

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Episode 229, The State of Audiobook Players in 2025 1:25:32

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Episode 229, Audio book apps Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of audio book apps in 2025. We discuss various apps including Audible, Smart AudioBook Player, Listen Audiobook Player, mAbook and LibriVox Spotlight We talk about the n…

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Accessibility Advocacy, Automation and Best Practices | #8 Quintin Balsdon 56:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Focus Trap, Tim Damen speaks with Quinten Balsdon, a technology advocate, about the importance of digital accessibility. They discuss Quinten's journey into accessibility advocacy, the challenges faced in developing accessible applications, and the role of engineers in creating inclusive technology. The conversatio…

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Open Web Docs

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Eric and Brian chat with Estelle Weyl and Will Bamberg of Open Web Docs.By Igalia

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The ADNA Presents: Alyscia, Independent Filmmaker 10:09

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Alyscia is an independent filmmaker that believes inclusivity includes disabled audiences, and she's included closed AD in her screenings. She shares her process in this short and insightful interview.By The ADNA Presents

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Episode 228, The State of Internet Browsers in 2025 1:28:21

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Episode 228, a look at browsers and Android 16 Beta 4 Announcements The developer of the app Magnifier which John demonstrated a few weeks ago has very generously donated a number of codes which will remove ads from the app. Get in touch if you’d like one. Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the …

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Babel

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Igalia's Brian Kardell and Eric Meyer chat with Babel core maintainer Nicolò Ribaudo about the project's past, present and future.By Igalia

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Episode 227, The State of Email Clients in 2025 1:49:18

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Episode227: The state of Email Clients in2025 Welcome to Episode227, where we discuss the state of email clients in2025. ANDROID BASICS Email clients continue to be a hot subject matter on both our email and Telegram groups. Thus, this week, we focus on the state of email clients in 2025. In this week’s discussion, we touch on the following clients…

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The ADNA Presents: A Conversation with The Dark Room Podcast 26:38

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In this exciting episode of ADNA Presents, host Roy Samuelson welcomes Lee Pugsley and Alex Howard from the Dark Room Podcast. Lee Pugsley, a visually impaired actor, producer, writer, and director, shares his passion for storytelling and accessibility in media. Alex Howard, an accessibility consultant and co-host of the Dark Room podcast, joins th…

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Managing Accessibility in Web Development | #7 Joran Quinten 58:52

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Send us a text In this episode of focustrap, Tim Damen and Joran Quinten discuss the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing personal and organizational successes in improving accessibility standards. They delve into Joran's experience writing a book on web applications, the challenges of balancing accessibility with security, and t…

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History of the Web: Chris Lilley

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Igalia's Brian Kardell chats with Chris Lilley, Technical Director at the W3C, about his long history with the Web and the W3C, ranging from line-mode browsers to CSS to SVG and more.By Igalia

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Episode 226, 2025 2nd Quarter Open Listener Session 1:18:08

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Episode226: 2025 2nd Quarter Open-Listener Session Welcome to Episode226, our 2nd Quarter Open-Listener Session. SPOTLIGHT Since this is an open-listener session, we moved segments around some, thus, the “spotlight” segment is about Android16Beta3.2 and One UI7Beta for the Galaxy A55 phone. BACKUP DISCUSSION This segment is a general discussion on …

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Automating accessibility testing with Abra and facilitating standards at W3C | #6 Jan Jaap de Groot 59:37

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Send us a text In this episode of focustrap, Tim Damen speaks with Jan Jaap de Groot, a prominent figure in digital accessibility. They discuss Jan Jaap's journey into the field, the mission of the Foundation Apt, and the importance of accessibility in app development. The conversation covers various topics, including the differences between Androi…

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Episode 225, The State of eBook Readers in 2025 (Part 2) 1:51:11

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Episode 225: The State of eBook Readers In 2025 Part 2 (Off-the-shelf Readers) Welcome to Episode 225 where we talk about the state of eBook Readers in 2025. Android Basics In this segment, we feature part 2 of the state of eBook Readers in 2025 with the emphasis on the “off-the-shelf” eBook readers in the way of the following apps: Speech Central,…

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What Happens If They Sell Chrome?

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Eric and Brian Chat with Chris Coyier about his recent post "Google Being Forced To Sell Chrome is Not Good for the Web".By Igalia

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Episode 224, Launch of the Pixel 9a 1:45:28

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Episode 224, launch of the Google Pixel 9A Android basics We discuss the changes in Android 16 Beta 3.1. Spotlight This week Google launched the Pixel 9A. The crew discuss the phone and whether or not they’ll be buying it. App of the week John demonstrates the Button Mapper app. Tip of the week Warren shows us how to perform some basic phone operat…

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The Journey to Inclusive Design | #5 Emma Dawson 48:30

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Send us a text In this conversation, Tim Damen and Emma Dawson explore the significance of digital accessibility, Emma's journey from teaching to web development, and the growing importance of accessibility in the tech industry. They discuss the upcoming European Accessibility Act, strategies for embedding accessibility into organizations, and the …

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How Microsoft Does OneDrive 44:38

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In this episode of Sync Up, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra sit down with David Johnson, one of Microsoft IT's key architects, to uncover how the company manages OneDrive and SharePoint at scale. From security and automation to self-service with guardrails, they explore the strategies that keep Microsoft’s data secure while enabling seamless c…

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Mindy May and Melody Goodspeed: Flourishing Through Inclusion: How Accessibility Transforms Workplaces and Sparks Connection 32:21

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New for 2025! On The ADNA Presents podcast, host Roy Samuelson dives deep into the heart of disability inclusion in the workplace with two powerhouse guests: Melody Goodspeed and Mindy May. Melody, Associate Director of Development at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), shares how authentic storytelling and connection can inspire donors an…

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Episode 223, Podcast Clients in 2025, Which is Your FAVORITE? 1:08:09

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Episode 223: PODCAST CLIENTS IN 2025 Welcome to Episode223. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Google is looking for participants from the U.S. and the UK for the “Phone Typing Research study.” Details: Length of Study: 75 minutes Dates: March 20th through April 4th Compensation for your time: $100 or 80 British Pounds URL for remote participation: https://docs.google…

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Stack Overflow's Accessibility Journey | #4 Giamir Buoncristiani 45:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Tim Damen and Giamir Buoncristiani discuss the evolving landscape of digital accessibility, focusing on the initiatives taken by Stack Overflow in 2024. They explore the challenges of color contrast, the importance of automated accessibility testing, and the implications of the European Accessibility Act. Giamir shar…

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The ADNA Presents: Sam Wilkins 32:51

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The Evolution and Nuances of Audio Description: A Conversation with Samuel Wilkins How does audio description differ between the US and the UK? How is it evolving across TV, film, live theater, and even sports? And what role do audiobook narrators play in shaping immersive AD experiences? In this compelling episode of The ADNA Presents, host Roy Sa…

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Episode 222, MWC 2025 and March Pixel Feature Drop 1:32:50

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Episode 222: MWC2025 AND MARCH2025 PIXEL DROP Android Basics Welcome to Episode222. In this segment, Google dropped both the March Pixel Feature-drop for Pixel phones and the Watches. SPOTLIGHT In the spotlight segment, we highlight what took place at the MWC2025 week, where Samsung dropped a trio of phones—A26, A36 and A56. We also mentioned in pa…

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The ADNA Presents: Bill Larson (2025) 20:56

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The Mic Drop: Roy Samuelson Chats with Eagles Voice Bill Larson Roy Samuelson interviews Bill Larson, the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and a passionate audio description performer. Despite their differences, both fields demand precision, preparation, and a deep connection with the audience. Bill's journey into audio description was accidental b…

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The Role of Accessibility in Banking | #3 Bianca Prins 58:21

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Send us a text In this insightful conversation, Tim Damen interviews Bianca Prins, the Global Head of Accessibility at ING, who shares her personal journey into the field of accessibility, driven by her own visual disability. Bianca discusses the importance of integrating accessibility into banking services, emphasizing that it is not just about co…