Join comedians Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane each Monday morning as they interview a comedy guest (well, Carl tries to interview them while Julian interjects and tries to get them cancelled!) (M)
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We're joined this week by exciting new comedian from China, Blank Peng for a chat about bed times, British fashion, youth behaviour and more! Apologies for the slightly off sound at times, we had some tech issues with Blank's connection so ended up having to ditch her laptop and going old school via an iphone. If you enjoy the podcast and want to s…
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Its the Christmas post match analysis everyone's been waiting for. We're joined by TVI royalty Seann Walsh for a chat about presents, new years resolutions and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more …
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Wellness Wednesday: A Year of Lessons: Finding Peace, Progress, and Perspective
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In this reflective year-end episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff slow things down to explore what the past year has taught them about growth, anxiety, self-doubt, and resilience. Through personal stories—screen-share mishaps, returning to music, professional pressure, and DIY anxiety—they unpack how unrealistic expectations and nega…
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UnScripted: A Lost iPhone, Changing Tech, and Figuring It Out
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In this UnScripted episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into real-life tech, travel, and accessibility—no script, just experience. From recovering a lost iPhone overseas using Find My, to navigating chaotic airports and noisy streets as a blind traveler, the conversation blends humor with practical takeaways. The episode also…
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Christmas Eve for Carl in Melbourne and Christmas Eve Eve for Julian in London so we're chatting all things Christmas. Thanks for listening this year and a Happy Christmas from all at TVI Towers. if you enjoy the podcast and want to support us going forward while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head …
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We're joined by an old comedian friend who has just recently got back into the world of stand-up. John Smith joins us to discuss our decision to keep episode 305 on Patreon only for legal reasons. We also discuss being late for stuff. If you want to hear the mysterious episode 305, gain access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp commun…
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Introducing Preston : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind
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What does it look like to be a blind high school student who's busy, motivated, and dreaming big? In this episode of Blind Abilities, meet Preston—a 15-year-old sophomore, honors and AP student, award-winning speech and debate competitor, musician, and newly selected Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Preston shares wha…
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Introducing Ava : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind
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In this Blind Abilities episode, listeners meet Ava, a fully blind high school junior and Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Ava shares what it's like balancing a packed academic schedule filled with AP and college-in-the-schools classes, while staying involved in speech, music, and leadership. As captain of her school'…
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Owning Your Future with State Services for the Blind: Inside the Business Enterprise Program
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In this Blind Abilities conversation, Michael Colbrunn shares a compelling, firsthand look at the Business Enterprise Program through State Services for the Blind and how it created a pathway to self-employment, confidence, and long-term growth. Michael never imagined himself as a business owner, but with training, guidance, and ongoing support fro…
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Tinsel, Tears, and Treats: Finding Holiday Balance
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In this joyful and reflective holiday edition of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff gather around the warmth of the season to explore the memories we hold, the challenges we face, and the ways we find light through it all. They gently unpack how grief and stress can surface during the holidays, while also celebrating how far we've come. With…
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We're back! This week we hear about Carl's empty flat, how 80s films have aged and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then sign up at www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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College 101: Student-Powered Advice to Help You Thrive in College
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Thinking about college but not sure what it's really like as a blind or low vision student? In this College 101 conversation, transition coordinator Shane DeSantis teams up with Kira and Mohamed, two blind/low vision college students, to break it all down from a student point of view. They talk about choosing a campus that fits you, connecting earl…
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TVI favourite Fiona Ridgewell returns for the first time since having her baby. We discuss childbirth, musicals and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Carl i…
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BITS Has the Solutions: Empowering Blind Tech Users Through Community, Training, and Opportunity
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In this Blind Abilities episode, Jeff Thompson talks with Jeff Bishop, president of BITS—Blind Information Technology Specialists—an all-volunteer organization empowering blind and low-vision individuals through accessible technology, community, and hands-on learning. Bishop outlines BITS' rapid growth, affordable memberships, and expanding reach a…
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Wellness Wednesday: What Do We Do for Wellness and Staying on Track
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Beth, Robin and Jeff dive into what they personally do to replenish their energy whether it be mental or physical. Listen in as they talk about the practices they incorporate into their routines and daily life. From soothing showers, daily intentions, to checking off virtual lists, and celebrating the accomplishments. Check out all the Wellness Wed…
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Orientation and Mobility: Building Confident Independence for Blind and Low Vision Students
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Orientation and mobility (O&M) gives blind and low vision students the skills to travel safely, confidently, and independently—at home, at school, and beyond graduation. In this conversation hosted by State Services for the Blind (SSB), O&M specialists Jennifer Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, along with Transition Coordinator Shane DeSantis, talk with pa…
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We're back this week with Jack Skipper in the studio to discuss him and Carl getting hammered the week before, vans, tradesmen and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us as well as accessing full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices…
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We're back this week for a chat about electric cars, charity gigs and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We're joined for our 300th episode by TVI listener favourite, the very funny Poppy Hillstead for a chat about Julian almost getting beaten up, sex parties and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to hear full length episodes, watch videos and join the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choice…
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Step Up, Dive In, Play On: Exploring Adaptive Sports and Community
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From the Minnesota State Capitol to the halls of the Department of Transportation, White Cane Day 2025 shined a light on independence, confidence, and community. Jeff Thompson takes listeners inside a vibrant gathering of blind athletes, adventurers, and advocates who prove that anything is possible when you step out and give it a try. From sailing…
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Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Todays Job Market with Wellness and Confidence
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In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis and Jeff Thompson talk about employment and the many aspects of looking for a job. They discuss how to prepare for interviews, what challenges job seekers face today, and how to stay motivated throughout the process. The conversation also touches on how artificial intelligence is chang…
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The Blind Drive: From Federal Cuts to New Tech: Apple, Aira, and the Shifting Road Ahead for the Blind Drive
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The Blind Drive puts you in the passenger seat with Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz as they run down what's shaping life for blind and low vision people right now. From federal cuts hitting the Rehabilitation Services Administration to new pressure in Iowa over blind Iowans' right to keep their shades on (or off), the landscape is shifting fast. We …
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Minnesota Honors White Cane Day: Safety, Freedom, and a Future Without Limits
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White Cane Day 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol was a celebration of pride, freedom, and possibility. Leaders, students, families, and blind, low vision, and deafblind Minnesotans gathered to affirm a simple truth: the white cane is not just a mobility tool — it is dignity, safety, and independence. Speakers honored the history of White Cane Saf…
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Due to some diary congestion we couldn't get into the studio this week so we've decided to call this episode 299.5 and save 300 for this coming week's record. We chat about motorways, the depth of the sea, dinosaurs and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos, the WhatsAp…
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The Blind Drive: Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility Must Be Usable to Be Real - Compliance Is for Lawyers—Usability Is for Humans
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In this episode of The Blind Drive, Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz dig into the heart of something far bigger than a news headline—it's about access, equity, and the right to fully participate in life. A recent class action lawsuit filed against DraftKings for failing to make its sports betting platform accessible to blind users sparks a deeper con…
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This week we’re joined by Aussie stand-up legend Lewis Garnham — chatting about comics heading to Saudi gigs, Aussie stereotypes, and the kind of spiders that make you question hell. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then sign up at www.patreon.com/weare…
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From Screen Readers to Self-Reliance: Cheryl's Journey to Becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist
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In this Blind Abilities conversation, Cheryl McIntosh shares her journey toward becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, or CATIS, and how she empowers others to build independence through technology. Cheryl teaches screen reader users—primarily JAWS and VoiceOver—through personalized virtual training. She explains that s…
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We're joined this week by the very funny Tiffany Stevenson to chat about her book collection, deodorants, coincidences and much more! Check out Tiffany on social media @tiffstevensoncomic If you enjoy the podcast and want to gain access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more …
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Social Security, Medicare, and Medical Assistance A Parent's Roadmap to Understanding Benefits
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This parent-focused webinar demystifies benefits so you can plan with confidence. Benefits Navigator Marcy LaCroix explains how SSI and SSDI work, why "logic" often feels missing, and how to use work incentives so your teen can try jobs without losing critical supports. You'll hear when and how to apply, what documentation Social Security looks for…
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Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone, Straps and Tethers, and Microphones, Interfaces and the Studio Sound
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In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into the everyday mix of tech talk and personal takes, all in the natural flow of conversation. Sree kicks things off with a trip to the Apple Store, exploring iPhone crossbody straps and even the Beats lanyard trend. The two reflect on the surprise availability of the iPhone 17—thin as…
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We're joined this week by the excellent Marjolein Robertson (@marjoleinrobertson on the socials) for a chat about Shetland, Orcas and much more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities, then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad …
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Canoes, Confidence, and Connections: Students Paddle the Mississippi with SSB
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Adventure, laughter, and teamwork filled the day as 18 students who are blind or low vision joined State Services for the Blind and Wilderness Inquiry for a canoe trip on the Mississippi River. For many, it was their first time on the water, but with guidance, encouragement, and life-long memories being made, students and parents alike built confid…
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