That Sounds Funny

Keith Heltsley

Three blind siblings telling it the way we see it.

  1. 5h ago

    Giraffes, Geese, and Digital Disappointments. (291)

    The team discussed upcoming plans for their 300th episode, including potentially featuring archived content and a special edition if listeners suggest ideas. Keith shared updates about resolving RSS issues and his upcoming dental surgery, which will require removing eight teeth and potentially getting a partial denture. News of the Week The group shared news stories, including research on giraffes’ mathematical abilities, a goose alerting a family to a barn fire, and current fashion trends. The unusual news continued with an ongoing investigation into a mysterious local odor and the box-office success of the new Spider-Man movie. Jill shared a story about soccer player Hamed Ali, who set a world record by kicking a ball into a basketball hoop from 39.27 feet. Inspired by Chicago’s successful Special Olympics event that raises over $480,000 annually, Keith proposed organizing a similar rubber duck race fundraiser along the Mississippi River for MCAB. Terry concluded the segment with a story about Turbo, a 50-year-old tortoise rescued from train tracks in England following a 10-minute track shutdown. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Jill hosted a trivia quiz about the TV show “I Dream of Jeannie,” testing Keith and Terry’s knowledge of the series. They tackled questions about the cast—including Larry Hagman as Tony Nelson and Barbara Eden as Jeannie—along with guest appearances by stars like Milton Berle and Sammy Davis Jr. The quiz proved challenging when it came to lesser-known characters and guest stars, proving that even familiar shows hold surprising details. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 list of humorous aspects of dating a blind person, touching on surprise fashion choices, becoming a designated storyteller, and unexpected room rearrangements. Anchor Topic Keith reviewed a newly delivered digital projector, expressing disappointment over its lack of accessibility features. Although he noted its solid technical performance, its heavy reliance on visual coordination and lack of wireless connectivity made it nearly impossible for him to use. Because of these accessibility barriers, Keith gave it a low rating and mentioned he may gift it to someone who can utilize it. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared an email from an old Marine Corps buddy regarding a wardrobe malfunction, followed by a listener email about a debate over when life begins overheard at a barbershop. A voicemail submission presented a unique dilemma involving a man who needed one more child to win a radio contest. Finally, the hosts discussed a voicemail regarding a workplace pay dispute that escalated to theft; Keith expressed sympathy for the employee’s situation while maintaining that illegal action wasn’t the right solution. The Final Word From Our AI Companion This transcript captures an episode of a comedy podcast featuring hosts Keith, Jill, and Terry as they share lighthearted stories, personal updates, and clever visual humor. The episode wrapped up with the hosts signing off and providing contact information for future listener submissions. Show notes written by AI, edited is needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

  2. Aug 5

    Escaped Iguanas, Message in a Bottle, and Projector Tech. (290)

    The podcast hosts discussed technical issues with their RSS feed that needs to be resolved, with Keith planning to contact the server company for help. Terry shared details about his recent medical procedure, including the challenging preparation process and the discovery of three hernias during the exam. News of the Week The team then shared various news stories including a bear break-in in Colorado, an iguana escaping from a FedEx package in Tennessee, and a whale that rescued a diver by trapping him in its mouth. Terry also mentioned finding a message in a bottle from 1973 that had been written by a 9-year-old girl, which was posted on Facebook and connected to the girl’s sister who is still alive. Jill and Keith discussed a town plagued by a terrible fishy odor for over 20 years due to abandoned rotting fish sauce tanks, with the Newfoundland and Labrador government planning to remove the waste using a $2 million budget and peat moss by October. Keith also covered new slang terms including “Riz” and “passenger princess,” while Terry shared a story about Nathan Davies breaking a world record by eating 15 fish sticks in one minute. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Jill led a quiz session about the TV show Bonanza, asking questions about the cast and characters. The participants discussed various actors’ roles, with Keith and Terry providing answers and sharing trivia about the show. The quiz focused primarily on identifying actors who played different characters in the series, with some questions requiring elimination of incorrect options. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry shared a list of ten funny things that could happen during a colonoscopy procedure, including spontaneous karaoke, unexpected commentary, and accidental social media posts. Anchor Topic The segment of the show where we step into some serious topics related to blindness accessibility. Keith discussed his plans to use a New portable projector for teaching classes Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared listener emails about how a mother discovered the secret behind her son’s math assignment. He also shared one about a pair of golfers who were stuck behind their wives on the golf course. Our voicemails this week featured stories about parenting advice and a funny business competition. A final word from our AI companion The meeting was a recording of a comedy podcast episode where hosts Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various humorous topics. The hosts concluded by sharing jokes and encouraging listeners to visit their website and submit their own funny stories for potential use in future episodes. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

  3. Jul 30

    Spider-Man, Giant Nutcrackers & Tech Accessibility! (289)

    The team discussed their podcast preparation and personal updates. Terry shared details about a recent hospital visit due to ongoing, let’s just say explosive situation, which led to an emergency room visit where nurses had difficulty finding a vein for IV treatment. The group briefly discussed missing an opportunity to get free Meta glasses, with Terry planning to follow up with the BVA about his application. The conversation then shifted to personal updates, with Keith mentioning his work on his personal blog, heltsley.net and upcoming shipment of cookies, while Terry and Jill shared weather-related experiences. Don’t forget, you can support us by making purchases by starting out with our Amazon Affiliate link when you shop. News of the Week Lumberjack Competition: Terry shared a story about two women breaking three world records at the 66th annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin, including records in underhanded chopping and standing chop events. Hazardous Goldfish: Jill then mentioned a Canadian government campaign warning people not to release goldfish into rivers and streams due to their invasive nature and potential damage to waterways. Spider-Man Rescue: Keith concluded by sharing a story about Christopher Hellenthal, who helped a man in a wheelchair cross a street in Jonesboro, Arkansas while dressed as Spider-Man after a work-themed event. Championship Condiment: Terry discussed how World Cup fans from other countries discovered ranch salad dressing in America and the TSA’s response with transportation guidelines. Tallest Nutcracker: Jill shared about a Minnesota town attempting to set a world record for the tallest nutcracker, measuring 65 feet tall, which would surpass Germany’s previous 33-foot record. Switched at Birth: Keith then described a case in Colorado where two men discovered through DNA testing that they were switched at birth 38 years ago, leading to a lawsuit against the North Dakota hospital where the mix-up occurred. Waterpark Wedding: Terry concluded by sharing about a North Dakota couple who renewed their wedding vows at a Wisconsin water park, attempting to set a Guinness record for the most vow renewals in 30 days by taking multiple rides down a 60-foot water slide while wearing wedding attire. Jill’s Trivia Quiz The group conducted a Simpsons trivia quiz where Jill asked questions about the show’s characters, episodes, and references to Star Wars. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented a humorous top 10 list titled “15 Funny Things to Do if You Encounter a UFO,” which included suggestions like asking about Wi-Fi, offering a Taco Bell tour, and inquiring about missing socks. Anchor Topic Keith and Terry discussed accessibility features in technology, comparing different screen readers and voice recognition software. Keith explained his preference for Dragon with the J-thanks Say script due to its command layer functionality, while Terry shared his experience with Windows Narrator. They also talked about accessible games for the blind and challenges with Voiceover on iOS devices. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared an email about a farmer carrying supplies home while being offered assistance by a suspicious elderly woman. Another email was about an Englishman and an Irishman who used clever tactics to “steal” buns from a bakery without taking them physically, demonstrating wit and charm over dishonesty. The first voicemail shared by Keith was about a cat named Felix Martinez who was mistakenly registered to vote and subsequently summoned for jury duty, leading to a humorous series of events with the county clerk and vet before the error was resolved. Another voicemail involved a little girl who earned a prize elephant. As usual we wrapped it all up with our final thoughts, although Terry had some technical difficulties in contributing. The final word from our AI companion The meeting was a casual session where Keith, Jill, and Terry shared jokes and humor. The conversation was entirely focused on sharing jokes and humorous anecdotes. The session concluded with Keith signing off and encouraging listeners to visit their website and share the show with friends. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

  4. Jul 22

    From Newspaper Days to High Altitude edibles. (288)

    Intro and Catch Up Keith and Jill discussed their experiences selling newspapers, with Jill mentioning seeing the musical Newsies and Keith recalling the newspaper pricing structure from his youth. The conversation concluded with Keith mentioning his recent appearance on another podcast with Nathan Caldwell from Quest for Truth. The group discussed Keith’s experience hosting Isaac for a week, noting challenges with the teenager’s sleeping habits and behavior, particularly regarding excessive milk purchases and poor hygiene. Keith observed that having Isaac sleep upstairs rather than on the couch made a significant difference in the level of disruption. The conversation then shifted to technical issues Terry was experiencing with his sensor and phone, which were eventually resolved with help from someone nearby. News of the Week Heroic nurse: Keith shared a story about Kaylene Reed, his future daughter-in-law, who is a nurse who helped save a woman having a heart attack in a restaurant by performing chest compressions until EMTs arrived. Trombone Record: Jill then discussed a world record attempt in Australia where 600+ musicians played trombones to break the previous record of 368 held in Washington D.C. Tragic Mistake Turned Miracle: Keith concluded by sharing a tragic story about a toddler in Arizona who was incorrectly declared dead after drowning in a pool, only to be found alive hours later in the morgue. High Altitude Edibles: Terry shared a story about a black lab named Tokyo that got sick after hiking on Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The dog showed strange symptoms and slipped in and out of consciousness, leading to a mountain rescue mission where veterinarians discovered the dog had ingested marijuana, likely through an edible or cannabis plant along the trail. Blue Angels Wind Gust: Jill then told a story about chaos erupting on a Florida beach when the Blue Angels flew low over Pensacola Beach, causing hats, chairs, and tents to fly through the wind gusts; an investigation has been opened into the incident. Nectarine Rights Battle: Keith shared a story about a California farmer giving away free nectarines because a rival company claimed exclusive rights to the white nectarine variety he grows, preventing him from selling them. The farmer is now facing legal action for infringing on the company’s rights, though he argues he’s not making money from the giveaway. Handstand Record and Kitten Litter: Terry then shared several unusual Guinness World Records involving handstands and walking on hands, including a Nepalese athlete’s achievements, before concluding with a story about a pregnant cat in Oklahoma that gave birth to kittens and a rabbit. Jill’s Weird Words Jill led a session discussing unusual words, including exiguity (scantiness), ennui (boredom), solatium (compensation/award), petrichor (smell after rain), and others. Keith and Terry participated by offering humorous definitions and comments throughout the session. Jill noted that one word’s definition seemed unclear, and Keith suggested that some of the provided definitions might not make logical sense. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry shared a humorous top 10 list about blind children’s interactions on the playground, which included topics like guessing who ran by, debating sandbox colors, and discussing imaginary ice cream flavors. Anchor Topic The group then discussed airport travel experiences for blind individuals, with Keith and Jill sharing their perspectives on using wheelchairs for transportation and navigating airport facilities. The conversation included details about luggage handling, bathroom facilities on airplanes, and the overall process of traveling by air as a blind person, with both participants noting that airport staff are generally helpful in guiding travelers through the process. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared several humorous stories and jokes during the podcast, including a tale about a golf player who received a transplanted arm and a story about a dog that kept napping at someone’s house. He also shared a voicemail about someone who slices cheese at a deli. Just don’t share his secret identity. There was also a voicemail about a man who met the perfect woman. The team also exchanged funny one-liners and jokes throughout the show. At the end, Keith reminded listeners to tell friends about the podcast and visit their website at thatsoundsfunny.com, signing off until the next week. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

  5. Jul 15

    Green Acres, Grenades, and a Bull on the Pitch. (287)

    In this week’s episode, Keith, Terry, and Jill catch up on everything from family updates to classic TV trivia and essential veteran services. Jill shared that her grandson had left for the Marine Corps in San Diego and mentioned a new Little House on the Prairie series on Netflix. Terry discussed attending an ACB convention and participating in an auction where items like Victor Readers were sold for high prices. Keith mentioned his family’s experience with summer camps and his activities with AI, including creating recap songs and blog content. check out, Heltsley Home Page. to see what Keith is doing there. While we don’t have a link to the new series we discussed, you can enjoy all nine seasons of the original Little House on the Prairie episodes by clicking through on our Amazon affiliate link. News of the Week The team then shared unusual news stories, including space debris washing up on a New Zealand beach, a 94-year-old man setting a world record for water skiing, an ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood that died, a bull interrupting a cricket match in England, and a World War II grenade being turned in at an Ontario police station. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Jill hosted a trivia quiz about the TV show Green Acres, testing the group’s knowledge of various show details including character names, plot points, and specific information about the fictional town of Hooterville. The participants, including Keith and Terry, answered questions about topics ranging from cow names to anniversary celebrations, with some questions proving more challenging than others. The quiz concluded with questions about Oliver’s unusual collections and pet names, with participants taking turns guessing answers throughout the session. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry shared a top 10 list of funny things a blind person cannot do at home, including winning staring contests, playing hide and seek with cats, judging wall colors, and finding Legos. The group discussed various challenges blind people face, such as not being able to spot spiders, wave to neighbors, or detect smoke before a fire alarm. Anchor Topic Our main focus this week centers on VIST (Visual Impairment Services Team) services for newly blind individuals. We dive into VIST services for newly blind individuals, and Keith suggested listening to the ACB convention on ACB Media 1 through Amazon devices. The group discussed several topics including a 2-minute lag in the ACB call and changes to VA training policies where veterans now have to pay their own travel costs to travel to training sessions. Terry suggests it may be due to the expense of requiring veterans to travel for short term training sessions that may only last a week. Keith suggested that the VA should instead provide extended training for those who need it while handling gadget training locally at VA hospitals. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared an email about some dimwitted building contractors. He followed it with one sharing a letter written home from Marine Corps Boot Camp, encouraging listeners to get in on the action before it’s too late. A listener sent in a voicemail about an awkward conversation in a bathroom. The Final voicemail was from our old Salty Marine buddy about his experience in a confessional booth. Embarrassing conversation. The final word from our AI companion The conversation ended with participants sharing jokes and funny stories, including emails and voicemails about various humorous situations and dad jokes. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

  6. Jul 8

    The Pope is Driving Limousines. (286)

    The team discussed recent experiences with July 4th fireworks, with Terry describing hearing fireworks from his swimming pool and Jill sharing stories about fireworks displays in Michigan. Keith shared a follow-up about a fishing trip where the family’s car developed a foul smell due to dead fish bait being left inside. Jill recommends avoiding sunburn with one of these quality suntan lotions from our Amazon affiliate. News of the Week The group then moved into their news segment, where they covered several stories including an elephant seal causing damage in Tasmania, a tennis player’s emergency bathroom break during the French Open, and a man who fell into a campground toilet while trying to retrieve sunglasses. Jill shared additional elephant seal news, including a purple-seal example in California. Keith reported that Boston Beer Company’s Sam Adams taproom ran out of Boston Lager over the weekend due to Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, drinking four times the normal amount during the 2026 World Cup. The company had to schedule emergency beer deliveries and planned additional deliveries for the week to ensure sufficient stock. Terry then shared a story about a skateboarder, Chad Caruso, who traveled from California to Florida in 39 days to break his own record, while also celebrating 10 years of sobriety and raising money for a youth program focused on drug and alcohol prevention. Jill’s Weird Words Jill led a session of weird word trivia, defining and discussing the meanings of words including pukka, artificer, perambulation, tinctorial, Brummagen, parhesia, fennec, charis, pensile, and talarian. The group discussed each word’s pronunciation and meaning, with Keith and Terry providing commentary and attempting to guess some of the definitions. Jill noted that she found it interesting how these unusual words are created and defined. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 list of reasons why flying cars haven’t been developed for personal use, including issues with seagull traffic control, weather conditions, and potential HOA rules. Anchor Topic The discussion then shifted to the topic of manual skills, particularly focusing on handicrafts like crocheting and needlepoint, with Keith mentioning how physical activities can help the brain focus while reading. Keith and Jill discussed the benefits of audiobooks, particularly for reading dialect-heavy texts and supporting dyslexic readers through cursive writing. They also shared personal experiences with using audiobooks while doing other tasks. Email and Final Thoughts Keith then read an email about a humorous incident involving a driver taking the Pope to the airport, where the Pope’s intervention helped avoid a traffic ticket. Another email was featured by Keith that shared a collection of old slang words and expressions that are becoming obsolete due to technology changes, including phrases like “don’t touch that dial,” “carbon copy,” and “hung out to dry.” He also shared two voicemails, one about a woman with a rare medical condition that causes strong reactions when she sneezes, and another about an Illinois state trooper who pulled over a speeding limousine only to discover the Pope was driving it. The show concluded with a humorous text message about the challenges of midlife for women. The final word from our AI companion The meeting was a comedy podcast recording session where Keith, Jill, and Terry shared jokes and humorous stories. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

  7. Jul 1

    50 Sweaters and a Flux Capacitor. (285)

    Jill shared her experience attending a stage production of Shrek at the Muni in St. Louis, where a representative from Mind’s Eye approached their small group of seven attendees to take a picture. Terry mentioned a recent theft involving stolen checks from Madison County Association of the Blind, with one suspect arrested by the Madison County Sheriff for check fraud totaling around $4,000. Keith shared updates about recent activities, including a family picnic where his grandson was the only one to catch a large bass fish, and his Amazon Prime Day purchases including an extra Shocks Open Run Bluetooth headset and Aftershocks wireless charger. He discussed challenges with adding items to their website storefront and mentioned plans to help Robin with an art easel and chalkboard for the kids. Keith also updated the group about having Isaac assist with mowing and brick work around their property, though there were some delays due to Isaac’s orthodontist appointment. News of the Week Terry shared news about a New Zealand amusement park being temporarily closed due to human feces being found in a fernery, despite nearby public restrooms. Jill then discussed a traffic stop in Montana involving a banana-shaped vehicle, which was a modified Ford F-150 truck used for promotional purposes, and the driver was released without a ticket after boxes blocking the license plate were removed. Keith shared a story about a woman who survived a shark attack in Australia, requiring arm amputation, while Jill discussed a separate shark encounter off California’s coast where paddleboarders were stalked by a great white shark that was captured on drone footage. Terry then told a story about 7-year-old Skyler Whitaker who broke a Guinness World Record by wearing 50 sweaters simultaneously at a Pennsylvania library, with the sweaters to be donated to a fall sweater drive. Made up Movie Review We resurrect a shortened version of one of our old segments. The group discussed three potential movie titles: “40 Days and 40 Nights,” “Enola Holmes 3,” and “Minions and Monsters.” They identified “40 Days and 40 Nights” as likely being a biblical story involving Noah’s ark or Jesus’s fasting, while “Enola Holmes 3” was determined to be a detective movie sequel featuring a female detective. The third option, “Minions and Monsters,” was confirmed to be an animated sequel to “Despicable Me” from the Illumination studio. Hey, are movie reviews may not match the official description. Just remember that hours are always right, or they should be. Jill’s Trivia Game Jill hosted a movie trivia quiz about Back to the Future, asking questions about key plot elements, character names, and dialogue from the film. Both Keith and Terry participated, with Terry scoring one correct answer while Keith got several questions right including the flux capacitor and the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance name. (I don’t know what our AI companion is talking about scoring points, since we never keep track, because they never matter anyway!) Terry’s Top 10 List after a few moments of technology trouble with Terry’s device, he finally shares his list. They then reviewed a list of awkward female moments that Terry had compiled, including topics like crumbs in cleavage, wrap skirts, and texting mistakes. Anchor Topic This is the part of our show where we talk about blindness related topics. Keith led a discussion about managing apps and organizing content on phones and computers, sharing tips on how to find and organize notes and apps effectively. Terry and Jill discussed their own experiences with app organization and storage, with Keith suggesting strategies for cleaning up unused apps. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared a story about overheard nuns purchasing beer, with one nun claiming it was for washing hair, leading to a cashier’s quick response about pretzels and curlers. Keith then shared an email from Theresa Madison about showing her Texas cousin Niagara Falls, with the cousin responding that Texas has a plumber who can fix it. Keith shared a humorous voicemail story about a listeners dog named “Sex” and the various embarrassing situations it caused him, including at city hall, during his wedding, on honeymoon, and in a contest. The story concluded with Keith reflecting on how the dog had caused him more trouble than he anticipated and considering getting a different dog with a better name. Keith shares a final voicemail about the strange neighbors a young woman has when she moved to her first apartment. As usual we wrap everything up with our final thoughts. The final word from our AI companion The meeting appeared to be a podcast recording session where Keith, Terry, and Jill shared jokes and funny stories. Keith read a story about strange neighbors, and the group took turns telling knock-knock jokes and other humor. At the end, Keith provided closing remarks about the podcast, encouraging listeners to share it with friends and visit their website at thatssoundsfunny.com, where they can leave comments or call with funny stories or questions about blindness. Show notes written by AI, edited is needed by Keith Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com reminder: clicking through our Amazon affiliate links earns us a commission on qualifying purchases.

  8. Jun 24

    Two Million Bees & A Pink Elephant. (284)

    Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed recent activities. Keith shared details about attending a local festival in Livingston, Illinois featuring a pink elephant statue, where they saw a beauty pageant and discussed potentially involving Andrea in an upcoming Miss UFO pageant. The conversation also touched on family activities, including Jill’s camping trip with four grandchildren and Keith’s church fishing outing. Keith shared updates about his weekend activities, including Robin buying dirt boxes with treasures for three children and plans to register for a Miss UFO event. The group discussed their new Amazon storefront, which is still being developed and populated with relevant products. Support our podcast by shopping at our Amazon marketplace page:see what selling fast on Amazon! News of the Week Terry then shared a news story about an overturned semi-truck in Texas containing an estimated 2 million bees from Queen Bee Supply Company, which required local residents to stay indoors while the bees were rounded up and transported to a honey farm. Jill shared about Jonathan, a 194-year-old turtle living on Saint Helena island, while Terry presented stories about German man Tommy Schmidt’s record-breaking 65,000 Lego brick bratwurst sculpture and an Oklahoma family’s surprise when their dog brought an armadillo into their home. Keith then described a story about a month-old pony named Mile who moved into an apartment in Croatia after being rejected by his mother, requiring round-the-clock care and eventually gaining weight and appearing cheerful. Terry shared two news items: a truck fire in Tennessee caused an impromptu fireworks display on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga, and a police department in Washington discovered a bird nest with four eggs in a motorcycle’s engine compartment, which they named “Traffic Birdie.” Jill’s Weird Words The group then played a game of “weird words,” where Jill presented definitions and participants guessed meanings, covering terms like Freudian, manifold, woodshed, pan dowdy, coloratura, prolix, ADC (adze), and recondite. As the group discussed word meanings and etymologies, Jill explained terms like “firth” as a narrow sea inlet and “toodle” meaning to travel leisurely. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry shared a humorous top ten list about reasons someone might need a CAT scan, which included jokes about cats acting as radiologists and other playful scenarios. Anchor Topic The segment of the show where we discuss blindness related topics. On the schedule is low vision, but we decide to return to living skills.Keith leads the focus on daily self-care activities like getting dressed and bathing while emphasizing the importance of independence. The group discussed strategies for blind individuals to identify bathroom products, including using rubber bands to mark bottles, organizing them on different shelves, and reading labels before showering. Keith and Terry shared personal experiences with accessibility challenges in bathrooms, including issues with children moving products and the benefits of pump bottles secured to shower walls. Email and Final Thoughts Keith presents an email from a listener in Florida who runs an alligator farm. He follows it by a touching story about a woman, a mother of three, who practice the principle of “pay it forward,” when she helped out another young mother years later. There are also two voicemails that are shared. The first from a young farmboy with an overturned wagon. The next one contains some food for thought that ponders the issue of evil. As usual, we wrap it all up with our final thoughts. The final word from our AI companion The meeting was a recording session for a comedy show where Keith, Jill, and Terry shared various content including email submissions, voicemails, and their own jokes. Keith read several email submissions including stories about a rattlesnake farm visit and an anonymous act of kindness at a mechanic’s shop. The team discussed a news story about singer Olivia Rodrigo’s comments about concertgoers wearing adult diapers for prime seating positions, and shared philosophical content about evil and its existence. The session concluded with the team taking turns sharing final thoughts and jokes before signing off. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

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Three blind siblings telling it the way we see it.