The Tactile Traveler

Nick Isenberg
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The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently, as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives.

  1. FEB 3

    The Tactile Traveler #73 - Making Reservations on the Reservation, Visiting Native America, Alaska, and Hawai'i, and Finding Blind Ski Programs

    Did you know that there are more than two-thousand American Indian, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian-owned hotels, resorts, restaurants, museums, ski resorts, cultural centers, and even tour companies? In today's episode, learn about indigenous-owned vacation retreats, visiting Native America, Alaska, and Hawaii, and finding blind ski programs.

    27 min

  2. JAN 8

    The Tactile Traveler #72

    Episode 72 of the tactile traveler

    28 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #71 - Echolocation, Ski Safety & My Ted Bundy Documentary Feature

    Today we break down how blind individuals use echolocation to “see” their surroundings, explore a safer method of standing up, and talk about avoiding eye injuries while skiing. I also share news about being featured in an upcoming Ted Bundy documentary.

    28 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #70 - Your Final Trip After You Die & Holograms That Bring 3D Vision to Life

    In today’s episode, we delve into the concept of Your Final Trip — After You Die. We’ll explore unique and thoughtful choices for what happens to our bodies after we pass away, ranging from organ and body donation to burials at sea and even having our ashes launched into space. Additionally, we’ll learn about the remarkable potential of cornea donation, even for individuals who are blind, as it can help others see through their eyes. We’ll also examine the advancements in hologram technology that enable people who are blind in one eye to experience depth and three-dimensional vision. We’ll gain valuable insights from John Lohmeier, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, as we explore how life and legacy can continue long after we’re gone. The Tactile Traveler invites you to embark on a journey of exploration, both globally and locally, one touch, one sound, and one story at a time.

    28 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #69 – ADA 35th Anniversary: How the Act Changed Lives + Cruise Weight-Gain Tips

    In this episode—Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with host Nick Isenberg on KDNK Community Radio. Discover how Denver’s 1978 “Gang of Nineteen” protest revolutionized accessible public transit and empowered people with disabilities nationwide. Plus: practical cruise travel tips to stay fit and avoid cruise weight gain. Whether blind, low-vision, or sighted, explore the world in new ways with The Tactile Traveler podcast.

    28 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #68: Echo Location – How Blind People Can Learn to “See” with Sound

    On today’s program, we dive into the fascinating world of echo location—the skill that allows blind and visually impaired people to visualize and navigate their surroundings using sound. You’ll hear the incredible story of Daniel Kish, who lost his eyesight as a toddler but discovered his own way of “seeing” by making tongue clicks and listening to the echoes around him. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives. Stay tuned for more episodes!

    28 min

  7. 08/05/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #67 – Breaking Blind & Sensational Blackboards: Solving Life & Tactile Drawings

    In this episode of The Tactile Traveler, we explore how blind and visually impaired individuals navigate the world in creative, empowering ways. First, in “Breaking Blind,” we share real stories of how blind people solve everyday problems and stay independent. Then, in “Sensational Blackboards,” we dive into how tactile drawings help blind individuals communicate ideas with both sighted and blind audiences. Whether you’re blind, visually impaired, a sighted parent of a blind child, or simply curious about accessible travel and inclusive design, this episode is full of inspiration and innovation. Join us as we redefine what it means to explore the world—without sight, but with no limits.

    28 min

  8. 07/01/2025

    The Tactile Traveler #66 - Wildfire Smoke, Marijuana Before Surgery, Honoring Leslie Stephens & more

    The Tactile Traveler — Ep. 66 Empowering blind and low-vision people to explore the world — and helping sighted friends see it differently. In this episode: how to keep guide dogs, pets, and yourself safe from wildfire smoke, why it’s crucial to tell your anesthesiologist if you use marijuana before surgery, and tips for blind and low-vision folks on recording videos. Plus, we honor the life and behind-the-scenes impact of Leslie Stephens, who helped bring this show to life. Hosted by Nick Isenberg. Produced by KDNK Community Radio in Carbondale, Colorado.

    28 min
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The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently, as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives.

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  • Creator
    Nick Isenberg
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nick Isenberg
  • Show Website
    The Tactile Traveler