The Blind Spot by Ray Morales

Ray Morales
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This podcast is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces who sacrificed not only their time and energy to serve our great country but also their vision. Hear their stories and find out what they’re doing with their lives now after their vision loss.

  1. Feb 7

    S4 E9 SAM SEAVEY

    Sam has a very successful YouTube channel that has over 80,000 subscribers and he is uploaded over 800 videos.

    28 min
  2. S3 E4 ZACK TIDWELL

    01/16/2024

    S3 E4 ZACK TIDWELL

    Marine Corps veteran Zack Tidwell has a remarkable story to tell. Joining the Marine Corps right out of high school, Zack married his high school, sweetheart. Well deployed overseas, he found out she was having an affair, so the two divorced, . Not long after this Zack experienced a horrible motorcycle accident, where he received a traumatic brain injury , (TBI, ) and that was the beginning of his downward spiral into depression. However, with help he received through the VA, Zack is on a path to recovery. He wants anyone who is dealing with mental health issues,to seek help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call - 988.

    34 min
  3. S3 E3 BRIAN LOGAN

    01/09/2024

    S3 E3 BRIAN LOGAN

    Brian proudly served in the US Air Force as an Aircraft Armament System Specialist f.rom 1986-1992. At the age of 24 his military career was cut short when he was diagnosed with Glaucoma. He returned to College, earning a degree in Healthcare Management. Brain is currently utilizing his skills at the BRC in Cleveland, Ohio.

    57 min
  4. S3 E2. KERWIN DAVIS

    01/06/2024

    S3 E2. KERWIN DAVIS

    After finishing his four year stint in the US Army, Kerwin Davis bounced around from job to job finding what suited best. It was well he was an over the road truck driver that he lost his vision in an instant while driving with a full load on an interstate.

    48 min
  5. S3 E1 MIKE MURPHY

    12/29/2023

    S3 E1 MIKE MURPHY

    US Army veteran Mike Murphy tells his story, of how he became visually impaired, and how adaptive sports helped him overcome his limitations. He and his guide dog Maverick, travel around the United States, participating in adaptive sports. He is quickly becoming a person to be reckoned with in the adaptive sports world. He participates in track and field, bicycling snowboarding, and many other sports. if you have questions for Mike, he can be reached at: mikemurphy2008@yahoo.com

    48 min
  6. S2 E25 MERGEL TAKAM

    12/14/2023

    S2 E25 MERGEL TAKAM

    Mergel Takam is the Director of DotPad Market and Development Team at Dot Inc. Mergel is originally from Cameroon and is now working and living in Seoul, South Korea. The audio quality is spotty due to the fact that Mergel is sitting in a Krispy Kreme donut shop. He tells of some future plans for the DotPad.

    45 min
  7. S1 E13 JEROME RICHARDSON

    11/13/2023

    S1 E13 JEROME RICHARDSON

    Jerome, or Jerry as he prefers to be called, is a retired US Marine Corps veteran. He grew up all over the country but claims upstate New York at home. His low vision is due to glaucoma which he still battles. Listen to him tell his story.

    35 min
  8. S2 E24 TERRY DODGE

    11/13/2023

    S2 E24 TERRY DODGE

    Terry Dodge is a veteran of the United States, Marine Corps, attaining the rank of lance, corporal before separating from service. He is married with two children, and has many interests, such as music, website, building, and fishing. He is heavily involved in his community through his conservation work, and his volunteer work. He’s a member of the BVA as well.

    56 min
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This podcast is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces who sacrificed not only their time and energy to serve our great country but also their vision. Hear their stories and find out what they’re doing with their lives now after their vision loss.

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