Not So Bad Podcast Matt McLaren and Patrick Jensen

Episode 16 - Not So Bad Podcast


Episode 16 - Not So Bad Podcast
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Not So Bad Podcast, hosted by Pat and Matt. In this episode, we dive into the world of audio description, showcasing how blind individuals can enjoy TV just like everyone else. We have the pleasure of interviewing Roy Samuelson, a talented and in-demand audio performer and voiceover artist based in LA, known for his work on numerous TV shows and films. Additionally, we speak with Alison Mires from The Substation in Sydney, who has been crucial in bringing audio description to Australia. For more information on audio description in Australia, visit TV4All. Join us for an insightful discussion on the impact and importance of audio description in entertainment.

Join us for an exciting episode of the "Not So Bad Podcast" where travel stories, tech tips, and listener questions converge. Matt kicks things off with tales from his Fiji getaway and an introduction to the innovative Clicks iPhone keyboard case. Learn more about it here. Pat shares insights on his new instant pot, a revolutionary tool for blind cooking.


The heart of the episode is driven by your thought-provoking questions. We delve into a range of topics, including navigating public restrooms as a blind person, the sights you dream of seeing if you weren’t blind, and practical tools like the Way Around App for accessibility. Join us as we explore these questions and more, where your curiosity shapes the show./

Strap in for this light-hearted episode of the Not So Bad Podcast where we hang out with Evan O’Hanlan, a legend of the Paralympics and a gold medal collector like no other. Evan shares tales from his epic 18-year athletic career, and we attempt to tally up just how many times he’s stood atop the podium—spoiler: it’s a lot!

Evan gives us the lowdown on what it’s like to race at the Paralympics, juggle family duties, and shift gears into his new role as a disability access consultant. As we’re wrapping up, Evan flips the script and puts our understanding of self-descriptions to the test. Are they useful or do they just make long zoom meetings even longer ;).

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Join us for a fun-filled episode of "Not SO Bad" as we put Matt's perfect pitch to the test with a guitar, a leaf blower, and a surprise twist! Then, we'll dive into the world of echo location and its invaluable role for the blind. Special shout out to Ziggy the Pug for sending in his question! Stick around for Pat's terrible joke and a secret track at the end. It's superpowers and laughs all in one episode!



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Description: In this episode of the Not So Bad podcast, we strip away the sugarcoating and dive into the raw, unfiltered realities of living with site loss. Both of us are on vastly different paths when it comes to losing our sight, yet we find common ground in the day-to-day experiences that challenge and shape us. From the mundane to the downright bizarre, we share how site loss impacts our lives without the inspirational fluff.

We also take a candid look at Aira, an app that’s changing the game for the visually impaired, including a no-frills demo that shows what it’s really like to rely on technology for something as basic as seeing. And, because life is never without its curveballs, Pat shares a recent “adventure” involving a car crash. Don't worry, he's not the villain in this story, but maneuvering through the chaos that ensued? That’s a tale worth hearing.

For more information about Aira, visit www.aira.io.

In episode 11 we chat with Ben Ritter and Everett Elam about their incredible work in the video gaming world for blind people. Yeah that's right blind people play video games too ;).

We cover the current state of gaming accessibility,their amazing accessible scrabble app, what's coming up for these guys and loads more.

We absolutely love chatting with people as passionate and creative as these guys. This was a treat.



Links:

The webist ewhere you can check out their work and upcoming projects: https://themisgames.com/



We chatted abbout the game jams and how cool amazing the projects coming out of them are. Whilst the one for feb 2024 has concluded you can still check out all the projects here: https://itch.io/jam/games-for-blind-gamers-3

and here: https://itch.io/jam/blind-accessible-game-jam-2



We also chatted about the game tournaments where both blind and sited players are competing on an equal playing field: https://blackscreengaming.com/