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Bridget Interviews Roy part 2: A Voice Actor’s Guide To Audio Description Performance Book
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21:21What if the voice guiding blind audiences through your favorite show was never credited? Or never even acknowledged? In part two of her conversation with Roy Samuelson, Bridget asks more insightful questions about the unseen artistry of Audio Description (AD). From the SAG Awards adding AD to both screeners and the live broadcast, to Netflix requir…
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The ADNA Presents: The Movie Lover Who Doesn't Give Up: John Stark, part 1 2025
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27:23Studios hate him. A blind film critic dropped one review on Rotten Tomatoes and suddenly producers are begging him to reconsider… and he might, if they add audio description in film. That's power. That's disruption. That's John Stark. He launched the Blind Film Critic Society with Alex & Lee (because if the Razzies can start in a living room, why c…
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Bridget interviews Roy part 1: A Voice Actor's Guide To Audio Description Performance Book
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20:07Tables turned! Bridget Melton sat in the host chair for The ADNA Podcast, grilling me about my new book A Voice Actor's Guide to Audio Description Performance. We dug into privilege, allyship, and why I open the book by addressing the awkward-but-important question: “Why listen to a sighted guy talk about AD?” Bridget appreciated that the book stay…
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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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The ADNA Presents: accessibility strategist Erin Lucas
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22:38In this episode of The ADNA Presents, accessibility strategist Erin Lucas shares how her career journey took her from art school to government tech, a Chicago startup, and Microsoft, all while shaping a human-centered approach to accessibility. Erin discusses how familiar voices build trust, and why accessibility is more than compliance. From build…
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The ADNA Presents: Steph McCoy of Bold Blind Beauty (with a call to action)
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25:10In this episode of The ADNA Presents, Roy Samuelson sits down with the unstoppable Steph McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty, and all-around inclusion trailblazer. Steph opens up about her personal journey from losing her sight to finding her purpose, building a global community along the way. From the heart of her platform (think AIR: Access, Incl…
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What if your voice could be stolen? In Part Two, Dr. Tanusree Sharma reveals the hidden risks behind voice AI: how the same recordings that powered tools like Siri and Alexa are now being cloned, weaponized, and monetized without consent. She introduces PRAC3-a bold new framework blending privacy, reputation, and accountability with traditional con…
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The ADNA Presents: Synthetic Truths with Tanusree Sharma
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21:01What if audio was your only signal of trust in a digital world saturated with AI? In this compelling episode of The ADNA Presents, I spoke with Dr. Tanusree Sharma-assistant professor at Penn State and researcher at the intersection of AI, security, and digital authenticity. We explored how audio description (AD)-originally designed to make media a…
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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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The ADNA Presents: Behind the Mic: How We Built Our Comic-Con Panel on Audio Description
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24:15Featuring 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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The ADNA Presents: Yvonne Mastromano: Virginia Voice
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28:33In 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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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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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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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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The ADNA Presents: Serina Gilbert, QC The Last Of Us, Season 2
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28:57In 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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The ADNA Presents: Alyscia, Independent Filmmaker
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10:09Alyscia 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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The ADNA Presents: A Conversation with The Dark Room Podcast
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26:38In 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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Mindy May and Melody Goodspeed: Flourishing Through Inclusion: How Accessibility Transforms Workplaces and Sparks Connection
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32:21New 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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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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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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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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Stephanae McCoy of Bold Blind Beauty shares the behind the scenes of how she uses her platform to demystify blindness through storytelling
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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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218 - The ADNA Presents: Renee VanAusdall
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34:39Renee Van Ausdal is an audio description enthusiast, and her perspectives align so well with what this ADNA Presents podcast has set out to share; we’re excited to bring this podcast to you.By The ADNA
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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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216 - The ADNA Presents: Bill Sarine - Possibilities
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30:17This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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215 - The ADNA Presents: Tanja Milojevic (2024)
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34:56This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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213 - The ADNA Presents: Asiamarie Domingo
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15:35This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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212 - The ADNA Presents: Sag awards 2024 with Jon Brockett and Jen Coyne-Hoerle
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20:24Jon Brockett (Executive Producer), and Jen Coyne-Hoerle (Supervising Producer), of SAG Awards joins The ADNA Presents in conversation about their efforts with AD for digital screeners and the live show itself!By The ADNA
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211 - The ADNA Presents: Juan Alcazar (2024)
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23:49Audio Description professionals include the role of quality control. Juan speaks to his experiences professionally, and - as a content creator himself - some of the challenges and opportunities he faces in navigating his creative contributions.By The ADNA
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Bob Bergen, three time Emmy nominee, voice of Porky Pig, and hundreds of other animated characters, has talents that exceed his voice acting! He discusses leadership, mentorship, his initiatives at the TV Academy, home of the Prime Time Emmys, and why perfomers, partiularly AD performers, recognition matters. Professionalism echoes throughout this …
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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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Chad Allen. Magician. Disability consultant, usability consultant for video games, and creator of Unseen Comic. This is far reaching conversation on audio description and so much more.By The ADNA
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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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205 - The ADNA Presents: Petr Kucheryavyy
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32:10This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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203 - The ADNA Presents: 3rd Panel In Conversation with ACB
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50:51This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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202 - The ADNA Presents: 2nd Panel In Conversation with ACB
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49:46Part 2 - in conjunction with Conversations with ACB - This Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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201 - The ADNA Presents: Nicholas DeWolff
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40:15Nicholas de Wolff is an esteemed executive strategist and former Chief Marketing Officer at major multinational Entertainment and Tech brands. He almost never agrees to interviews, which testifies to how much he supports the creative and social importance of Audio Description.By The ADNA
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The ADNA Presents: 200th Episode AD panel
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52:14We celebrate 200 episodes today with this panel on professionals in AD, Hosted by Tabitha Kenlon, with Satauna Howery, Rebecca Odum, and Fern Lullham. This wide ranging conversation continues The ADNA focus on our showcase of the contributions, craft, skills, and perspectives of still underrepresented entertainment industry professionals serving th…
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199 - The ADNA Presents: Jordan O'Neill (sound editor and mixer)
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20:46The ADNA Presents: Jordan O'Neill (sound editor and mixer) shares his experience, and focus on quality of, the sound mix and edit, and how that intricate, nuanced work supports the story being told. Time to geek out for this 199th episode of The ADNA Presents!By The ADNA Presents
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This weekly Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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Laine Kelly concisely echoes talking points that this podcast has covered for nearly 200 episodes, and in less than 9 minutes. This is a very important podcast!By The ADNA
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Xanthe Page, actor and voice over artist, shares how she innately interprets to give an accurate impression of what text is giving, and also, how that human to human connection can’t be understated.By The ADNA
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On this episode of The ADNA presents, Brian Gebhart of 3playmedia.com joins us again to talk about the wide range of clients, technology improvements, and how creative collaboration in AD creative processes can run in parallel with the creative production.By The ADNA
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193 - The ADNA Presents: Stephanae McCoy - Bold Blind Beauty
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24:57This weekly Audio Description Network Alliance series interviews your favorite audio description professionals for movies, series, and more.By The ADNA
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