Best Magnification Podcasts (2025)

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Holly Tuke from our social media team. They talk unique guide dog requirements, as we find out what Holly needs from her guide dog, and how her needs can be met. Plus they also discuss the skills and personality Holly would like her possible dog to have.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1219: Nick Pages Shares His Sight Loss Journey 8:15

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This week in our Sight Loss Story, Hubert chats to Nick, who's sight loss has not prevented him from going to university, playing Tennis and doing internet radio.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1218: Safety Solutions from VI Safety 6:06

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How can blind and partially sighted people keep themselves safe outdoors and in the home? Hubert speaks to VI safety about the solutions they offer.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1217: Traveling Around London With Travel Hands 3:49

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In this episode Hubert finds out about the latest updates from Travel Hands, who enable blind and partially sighted people to travel around London in a unique way.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1216: Phones And Especially Designed Smart Watches from Synapptic 4:55

8h ago4:55

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Hubert speaks to Synnaptic in this episode, and hears about their software which makes Smartphones more user friendly and accessible. They also talk to him about their smart watches.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1215: Unique Experiences For Blind And Partially Sighted Guests from Starboard Hotels 2:43

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Starboard Hotels speak to Hubert as they share information about special experiences they put on for blind and partially sighted visitors at their hotels.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1214: Affordable Braille Devices From Orbit 3:33

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If you are a fan of Braille Tech, in this episode Hubert talks to Orbit research, who are committed to offering affordable Braille devices of various kind.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1212: New Technology Solution For Night Blindness 3:50

8h ago3:50

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Hubert finds out how the Luna Glasses will soon be able to help low vision users who find it difficult to navigate in the dark.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1211: Hubert Learns about Keratoconus 3:00

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In this episode, Hubert speaks to a charity who supports people with the sight condition called Keratoconus. He finds out what it is, and what the group does to support their members.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1210: Braille Technology including Braille Graphics from Index Braille 2:57

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Hubert chats to Index Braille in this podcast, as they talk about their devices, and Hubert also gets to try out their Braille graphics which are created using their own software.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1209: HumanWare update on the latest Software and Devices 5:21

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HumanWare chat to Hubert in this episode as they share updates on their latest software updates, plus new devices.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1208: Glidance Provide An Update On Their Mobility Innovation 7:34

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In this podcast Hubert speaks to Glidance, as he finds out the latest updates about a very anticipated mobility aid from the company, who has been working with the blind and partially sighted community throughout the process of development.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1207: Blind Ambition Helping Blind And Partially Sighted People TO Job Search and Get Connected 3:55

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In this episode you can find out about Blind Ambition, as Hubert chats to Yemi at Sight Village London.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1206: Be My Eyes At Sight Village London 2025 5:15

9h ago5:15

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In this episode Hubert catches up with Be My Eyes to find out their latest updates including information on their latest partnerships with Tesco and BT.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2: New Startup Ashirase Provides A Navigation Solution Within Footware 2:27

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Have you ever wanted a navigation solution that sits within your shoos? Well Hubert here chats to a company working on just that.By RNIB Connect Radio

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VOYAGE 012 | The Inexplicable & Inevitable Eternity 1:11:05

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The magic of magnets, the bedrock teachings of linear time and the slow trickle of the true nature of our universe and our place in it have come together for an extremely strong cocktail that the world is struggling to sip. We can toss the drink over our shoulder, but what's the fun in that? It is taking time for a lot of our taste buds to adjust, …

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S2 Ep1205: Merry Christmas from Afar With Singer Victoria Oruwari 9:02

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With Christmas just around the corner, we’re joined by freelance opera and classical singer Victoria Oruwari. Victoria just released her debut Christmas song "Merry Christmas from Afar" and hopes it will bring comfort to anyone missing a loved one this holiday season. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can find Victoria's son…

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S2 Ep1204: Toby's Potential New Match 7:07

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On Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert chats to our very own Toby, as he heads off for guide dog training. They talk the new potential match, type training and how good it feels to have a guide dog back again.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1203: Lee Mercer Talks Managing Diabetes With Sight Loss 12:43

1d ago12:43

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Lee about his sight loss journey. They also discuss how Lee manages his diabetes with sight loss, and the technology he uses to help him. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Rad…

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S2 Ep1202: Elizabeth Roddick Discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 3:54

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Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD which it's often known as. SAD is also known as "winter depression" because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter. Although people with SAD may have symptoms during the summer months but feel OK during the winter. Eliza…

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S2 Ep1201: Secret Maps Exhibition At The British Library 4:56

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The British Library have put on a very special exhibition called Secret Maps. Along side large print and Braille guides, there's also an audio described tour available for blind and partially sighted people, as Hubert finds out more in this podcast.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1200: VocalEyes What’s On 11 November 2025 5:58

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…

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S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity 11:00

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There are many fabulous ways you can support a cause that’s close to your heart. You could take on a local half marathon, jump out of a plane, or, as in the case of Josephine Boulter, create a nude calendar to challenge the stigma surrounding vision loss and raise important funds for a charity that’s close to her heart. She spoke with RNIB Connect …

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S2 Ep1198: Guide Dog Blogs: Jayson The Guide Dog Joins The Radio Team 10:43

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On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Allan Russell joins us to tell us all about his brand new k9 friend Jayson, and how he feels about having a guide dog back once again in his life.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1197: Eileen Angus - Employment With Sightloss 9:02

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What is it like to work as a midwife and have sight loss, this is what Hubert finds out in this podcast as he speaks to Eileen about her sight loss journey, how she adapted to life with low vision, and the support she got to help her stay in employment, and how she adapts to do her job with limited sight.…

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S2 Ep1196: Guide Dog Blogs - Louise chats about her dogs Vicky and David 7:40

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This time on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert once again chats to Louise Carter, we hear about Louise's guide dog David, but we also talk about Vicky, and one of the few situations where a guide dog partnership simply does not work out, and how that sort of situation is then handled in the appropriate way.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Accessible voting and BlindShell Updates – Talking Technology episode 99 1:05:17

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On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore accessibility issues from the recent presidential election in Ireland and discuss updates for the BlindShell smartphone. With Ireland recently electing a new president, we share views of those using the ballot paper template. Is voting in Ireland truly accessible? BlindShell finally supports the Met…

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S2 Ep1192: Keeping Safe Around the Autumn and Winter Infections… 4:32

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As we move from autumn into winter for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to keep safe from all the infections that seem to be around at the moment. Elizabeth began by giving some good advice to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about whether it is better to wash with soap and water or use a hand …

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S2 Ep1195: Internships Team Reflect on the Intern Day Event 6:09

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In this episode recorded at the end of the intern day held at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert spoke ot the internships team, to get their thoughts on the event, and the future of the internships programmeBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1194: Employment Technology Support From Thomas Pocklington Trust 6:27

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After Hubert spoke to the Employment team at Thomas Pocklington Trust, he found out what services are available to support the technology aspect of employment, plus also we hear about the Tech Friday events from Jonathan and Graham.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1193: Additional Employment Support Offered By Thomas Pocklington Trust 3:36

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In this podcast, during the intern day at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert finds out what other support is offered by the charity along with the internship opportunities.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1191: Matt Talks About His Internship Opportunity 6:34

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In this episode, Hubert speaks to Matt, who share his sight loss story, and why he chose to apply for this internship opportunity.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1190: Yemi Shares Her Intern Story 6:02

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Yemi, another intern, who shares her journey in working as a teacher, and now talks about a change of direction as part of her internship.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1189: Carys Shares Her Intern Story 4:39

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In this podcast episode, Hubert hears some intern stories from the new interns at the event.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1188: How To Support Your Guide Dog During Fireworks Season 9:10

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As the firework season is here, Hubert chats to Robert from Guide Dogs, and finds out how we can best support our guide dogs during a tricky time of year.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1187: Charles Colquhoun Reflects on The Internship Programme and Employment Access 6:16

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In this episode from the Thomas Pocklington Trust Intern Day Event, Hubert speaks to Charles Colquhoun as they reflect on the success of the internships program, how to make employment more accessible and inclusive, and his message for the currant interns and future aplicants.By RNIB Connect Radio

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VOYAGE 011 | Telepathic Magnification From Mama Sue with Greg Feinman 1:29:36

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The magnification of the extrasensory perceptive skill of telepathy is possible by those who already have embraced their gifts. Greg Feinman, head of UOR Investigations and the lead investigator at Mutilation Ranch, joins me to discuss all things wonderful about the late, great Mama Sue. Find my tour dates and more at my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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S2 Ep1186: VocalEyes What’s On 23 October 2025 5:50

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…

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Big updates for Braille users – Talking Technology episode 98 1:10:00

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On this episode of Talking Technology, it’s all about Braille. We explore the new Braille access feature included with iOS 26, and we get a demo of its capabilities from our very own Mairead O'Mahony. Brian discusses how Meta glasses can be used with Braille displays and explains why this is so important. We discuss architecture in this week’s tech…

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S2 Ep1185: Guide Dog Blogs: Louise Carter's Guide Dog Faye 7:38

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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Louise Carter. They chat about why Louise applied for her first guide dog, and about her first guide dog Faye herself and what difference Faye has made to her life.By RNIB Connect Radio

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VOYAGE 010 | Knowledge Incarnate Beyond the Delusion 1:13:39

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The path to becoming a master of something might be closer to your next steps than you think. We examine if mastery of the paranormal or other things is even possible and if not, why? The embodiment and incarnation of mastery is what becomes the real mystery to so many in what we here in the US call the western world. Gurdjieff had some ideas about…

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S2 Ep1183: Artist Alan Mcintyre On Trying New Methods 7:29

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How can you explore making new types of art as your sight changes? Amelia spoke to artist Alan Mcintyre about what art means to him and having his work in the Edinburgh central library. You can visit the 'Touch Woods' Exhibition from the Hillside Art Group at Edinburgh Central Library until 31st October.…

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S2 Ep1184: Why Do We Need Flu Vaccinations Every Year? 5:17

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As we are pretty much into autumn now and with many people being asked to attend for winter vaccinations for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about flu and other regular vaccinations. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the difference between flu and the common cold an…

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S2 Ep1182: Information and Technology Day From Sight Action Hevering 3:24

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If you are based in London, and want to find out about various products and services available to blind and partially sighted people, there's an event taking place which may be of interest. Hubert finds out more in this podcast.By RNIB Connect Radio

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VOYAGE 009 | Wild Ones & The Mighty Loosh 1:02:56

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The origin of more than a few misguided conspiracy theories spread by people warning you of evil entities and/or aliens is uncovered. You could be a Dreamer, Locked-In or a Wild One, but I'm not sure you want to be any of them. Let's dive in and see what Robert Monroe was even talking about and figure out if we should be worried about leaving our b…