Best Javier Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Javier Rodriguez, Spain Blackout Story. 7:35

4h ago7:35

7:35

On the 28th of April 2025, Spain was one of a couple of countries effected by a massive blackout/power cut. Jennifer Murray chats to visually impaired Javier Rodriguez to learn about his experience of the blackout and how it affected him. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black …

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Andrew Pettigrew, Sight Loss Story. 4:43

2h ago4:43

4:43

Andrew Pettigrew speaks to Jennifer Murray about his hearing and sight loss and the many different things he does. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller f…

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Argyll Talking Newspapers, Interview With Robin Finlay. 9:39

4h ago9:39

9:39

Jennifer Murray catches up with Robin Finlay the Chair of Argyll Talking Newspapers. Robin Finlay can be contacted on the following number should you wish to get in touch with Argyll Talking Newspapers: 01546602718 Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and unde…

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S2 Ep1116: Importance of Community This Mental Health Awareness Week 8:53

33m ago8:53

8:53

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12th till 18th of May, and this year we focus on the importance of community in supporting individual wellbeing. Joining us now to talk about how you could connect with a community that understands what it is like to live with sight loss, is Trish Sail Peer to Peer Coordinator at RNIB. Find out about RN…

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Accidental Comics - Sameena Zehra and Eddy Rodriguez 14:44

8h ago14:44

14:44

In our final episode of Accidental Comics - We're with guests Sameena Zehra and Eddy Rodriguez both of whom stepped into the world of comedy after coming to New Zealand. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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S2 Ep1114: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 10/05/2025 8:56

2h ago8:56

8:56

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about progress on the Accessible Health Information Standard, an ask for your feedback if you voted in the English elections on May 1st and some exciting news for RNI…

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S2 Ep1115: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Chicago,AD Theatre Review 4:58

7h ago4:58

4:58

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have the multi-award winning musical ‘Chicago’ as the current UK tour visited the Ale…

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S2 Ep1115: Actor and RNIB Ambassador Victoria Smurfit on Playing Helena in Ghosts and Accessible Theatre Too 14:19

7h ago14:19

14:19

After having attended the recent audio described performance of ‘Ghosts’ at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Actor and RNIB Ambassador Victoria Smurfit, who’s daughter is also visually impaired, to find out more about playing Helena in Gary Owen’s version of Henrik Ibsen’s ‘Ghosts’ and also abou…

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S2 Ep1113: Monumental Explores Edinburgh's Hidden Women 7:43

2h ago7:43

7:43

Did you know there are more statues of animals in Edinbugh than Women? Theatre company F-bomb have a new theatre show dedicated to women who made the city, including a visually impaired saint. Amelia learns more from writer and founder of Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB…

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Angela Mondragon, Angelo Cabrera, Somos Cumbia, Somos Familia 26:30

2d ago26:30

26:30

Ángela Mondragón faced harsh realities of our immigration system. Ángelo Cabrera, immigrant student advocate, leads the City College Immigrant Student Center. Karla Florez’s Somos Cumbia, Somos Familia featured at the Museum of the City of New York

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East Lothian Messenger Talking News, Interview With Veronica Wallace. 10:09

9h ago10:09

10:09

Would you like to learn all about East Lothian Messenger Talking News? Well, Jennifer Murray chats to Veronica Wallace to find out more. You can contact Veronica Wallace on either of the following phone numbers: Landline: 01368830363 Personal Mobile: 07879870232 Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB…

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Something For the Weekend - 09.05.2025 8:32

12h ago8:32

8:32

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. Hear Hannah Sweeney's picks of unmissable content here. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is writt…

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S2 Ep1112: Caroline Burton Runs London Marathon for RNIB 5:57

3h ago5:57

5:57

What would be your first snack after running a marathon? Amelia spoke to Caroline who just completed the London marathon to raise money for RNIB about her experience… Learn more about running for RNIB next year here - Run the London Marathon 2026 for RNIB | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold b…

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S2 Ep1110: Blind Veterans UK - VE Day 80: After the Darkness 14:38

5h ago14:38

14:38

On 8 May 1945, after almost six years of brutal war, Germany finally surrendered to the Allies, and Victory in Europe was declared. 'VE Day 80: After the Darkness’ is a new Blind Veterans UK online exhibition featuring the extraordinary first-hand accounts from a number of Blind Veterans who were there on the day. Each story is also accompanied by …

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Bolton Newstalk, Interview With James Walton 8:02

5d ago8:02

8:02

With technology advancing and volunteer numbers declining, Jennifer Murray chats to James Walton about the impact this is having on Bolton Newstalk. You can visit Bolton Newstalk's website and listen to their podcasts. The link to Bolton Newstalk's website is: Bolton Newstalk They can be contacted by email at the following email address: newstalk@i…

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S2 Ep1108: Inclusive Surfing Sessions Coming To Swansea This Weekend 4:58

3d ago4:58

4:58

Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There’s a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out about and event in Swansea this weekend. For more information on Surfability UK, visit their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability U…

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S2 Ep1105: May Almanac - History, Nature and Folklore 5:28

2d ago5:28

5:28

What is international dawn chorus day? How did May Day celebrations begin? Amelia is here to fill you in with the May Almanac. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions 3:07:16

2d ago3:07:16

3:07:16

Janna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, et…

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S2 Ep1104: A Cultural Journey of St Albans Cathedral for Blind and Partially Sighted People 27:29

3d ago27:29

27:29

St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continual Christian worship in the country, from small pilgrim church to huge Abbey and Monastery, to parish church and Cathedral which has stood firm through Reformation, Civil War, Plagues, and Pandemics. St Albans is the only Cathedral in the country to house two medieval pedestal shrines that belong to …

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Accidental Comics - David Stuart 11:50

4d ago11:50

11:50

This week, Scotland to Auckland was a circuitous route for comic David Stuart who came seeking love and a laugh - he's gets there in the end. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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Episode 33 - .NET Open Source Library: Lessons Learned with Jochen Kirstätter 36:32

6d ago36:32

36:32

Text Us About the Show In this episode, we speak with software developer Jokey about his extensive experience with .NET, the challenges of integrating legacy systems, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. Jokey shares insights on his journey in software development, his contributions to open source, and the innovative proj…

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S2 Ep1104: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 03/05/25 8:46

5d ago8:46

8:46

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt began by talking about the DCC (Disability Charity Consortium) meeting with the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) on how the DCC work with the DWP going forward covering topics l…

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S2 Ep1102: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Pig Heart Boy, AD Theatre Review 6:29

6d ago6:29

6:29

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have the brand new stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman OBE’s novel ’Pig Heart Boy’ …

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S2 Ep1107: 'Help To Save' Accounts From HMRC 8:24

6d ago8:24

8:24

A scheme from HMRC has helped more than half a million people in the UK to top up their savings with a ‘Help To Save’ account. Hywel Davies has been finding who's eligible and how to get started. For more information, visit the Help to Save website - Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save): How it works - GOV.UK…

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VisionPK, Interview With Kate Charles. 8:48

6d ago8:48

8:48

Jennifer Murray chats to Kate Charles, Chief Executive of VisionPK, a sensory impairment charity based in Perth, Scotland. If you would like to learn more about VisionPK or contact them, you can do so in the following ways: VisionPK’s Website: Home - VisionPK VisionPK’s Email Address: [email protected] Phone: 01738626969 Image description: Image…

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S2 Ep1106: Poet And Theatre Maker Ellen Renton 10:13

6d ago10:13

10:13

Ellen Renton is a poet, performer and play-wright with albinism. She recently received An Unlimited UK Partner Award 2025 commission with Imaginate and funding from Creative Scotland. She told Amelia about her career and upcoming theatre project, PALS, A musical theatre piece for blind and partially blind children. Learn more about Ellen on her web…

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S2 Ep1103: Tech For Life Volunteer Reaches 20 Year Anniversary 3:45

6d ago3:45

3:45

Tim has been a volunteer with RNIB for over 20 years. He told Amelia about his most memorable experiences, how his role has changed, and why volunteering is so beneficial to him. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Conn…

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S2 Ep1101: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 02/05/2025 9:17

6d ago9:17

9:17

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include work to stop financially detrimental changes to some welfare payments and we look ahead to a couple of projects that you can get involved in. If you’d like more information o…

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Pendle Voice, Interview With Luke Howarth. 6:00

7d ago6:00

6:00

Would you like to learn all about Pendle Voice? Well Jennifer Murray chats to Luke Howarth, chair of the Talking Newspaper, to find out more. If you would like to contact Pendle Voice, you can do so in the following ways: Website: Talking Newspaper – Talking Newspaper Email Address: [email protected] Image description: Image shows the RNIB …

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#467 – Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming

7d ago

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Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to …

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S2 Ep1100: Looking Ahead To 'Sight Village Glasgow' 5:41

8d ago5:41

5:41

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Glasgow.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper, Interview With Michael May. 6:27

9d ago6:27

6:27

Jennifer Murray chats to Michael May from Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper, based in Northern Ireland. If you would like to contact Michael directly, you can email him on: [email protected] Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink li…

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S2 Ep1099: Our We Facing a Crisis Point in Eye Care Services? 9:58

9d ago9:58

9:58

Will the rapid growth in independent eye care services put patients with more complex eye conditions at greater risk of losing their sight? With increasing numbers of NHS Eye consultants taking on more private work such as cataract operations this could mean fewer NHS appointments being available for patients with more complex conditions such as gl…

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S2 Ep1099: RNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event, Isle of Arran, 23 May 2025 5:27

9d ago5:27

5:27

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by RNIB Project Support Officer Ian White to find out more about the up-coming RNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event on the Isle of Arran on Friday 23 May 2025. Ian explains to Toby more about the event, who it is for, the other organisations and assistive technology manufacturers who will…

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S2 Ep1098: Simon Savidge Share the Vision Challenge 3:39

9d ago3:39

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Our David Hogg finds out about a library tour taking place across the UK this week…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1109: Ayrshire Recording Services Rikki Farquarson 5:19

10d ago5:19

5:19

Our David Hogg finds out about a talking newspaper service for blind and partially sighted people in Ayrshire…By RNIB Connect Radio

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Accidental Comics - Annie Guo and Summer Xia 20:01

11d ago20:01

20:01

In part two of our series with funny folk, we're joined by Summer Xia and Annie Guo who found comedy through chance in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. When Summer Xia and Annie Guo came to New Zealand, performing in front of a crowd was certainly nowhere on their model minority dreams. Not taking themselves too seriously helped with …

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S2 Ep1094: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Boys from the Blackstuff, AD Theatre Review 6:22

13d ago6:22

6:22

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we are taken back to Liverpool in the 1980s with James Graham’s powerful new stage adapt…

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S2 Ep1095: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 26/04/2025 9:04

13d ago9:04

9:04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about a group of charities meeting with DWP to look at employment, Team RNIB taking on London Marathon on Sunday, and finally he looks ahead to accessible voting for …

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S2 Ep1097: Join The New Public Speaking Club In Glasgow! 5:00

13d ago5:00

5:00

A new public speaking club is launching in Glasgow and blind and partially sighted people are invited to come along. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about it, is Conor Joseph, who is a Community Coordinator with RNIB Scotland. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and un…

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S2 Ep1096: VI Photographer Karren Visser 9:18

13d ago9:18

9:18

Our David Hogg speaks to professional photographer Karren Visser about their love of photography, how they take photographs with sight loss and some career highlights so far. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect …

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Mid Devon Messenger, Interview With Helen McIntosh. 9:28

13d ago9:28

9:28

Jennifer Murray chats to Helen McIntosh from Mid Devon Messenger to learn more. If you would like to contact Mid Devon Messenger, you can do so in the following ways: Website: Mid Devon Messenger | A Talking Newspaper for the Visually Impaired Email Address: [email protected] Mobile: 07834688838 Image description: Image shows the RNIB …

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