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Welcome to Vision Cast Network, Where Fun, Talent, and Randomness collide! We offer two episodes each week. Our normal episode which includes a dose of technology, fun, and randomness, and our performances episode, which includes recordings of different performances from the team members and other participentss, mixed in with a bit of randomness and fun. Please check out our website for more information.

  1. 10h ago

    WWDC 2026 Recap, Baby Noah, and Veronica's Birthday (Vision Cast 2026.06.10)

    Episode 349 lands the day after the WWDC 2026 keynote, with two huge family announcements and a birthday celebration to match. Co-hosted by Salvis and JC, with Veronica, Donald, and Preston on the call, plus pre-recorded messages from Angela and George and a voice note from Phil. The crew is almost at the five-year anniversary, with episode 350 right around the corner. Veronica kicks things off with a smile, sharing how she plans to celebrate her birthday with a friend the next day. JC checks in next with podcast news, a quick health update from a recent ear and throat doctor visit, and an episode count reminder (349, 350 in sight). doctor visit, and an episode count reminder (349, 350 in sight). Preston joins to recap his work trip to Philadelphia, where his company's quarterly meeting was held at the historic Germantown Cricket Club. The conversation pivots straight into WWDC 2026, where the team unpacks the big Apple Intelligence wins: the rebuilt Siri 2.0 with on-screen awareness, the brand new macOS 27 Golden Gate, the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 feature set, watchOS 27, and the long-rumored Liquid Glass opacity slider that finally addresses readability for low-vision users. JC walks through the 12GB RAM requirement for some of the heavier on-device Apple Intelligence features, the new standalone Apple Passwords app (a real VoiceOver win), and natural-language Voice Control. He also flags that VoiceOver and the Magnifier are powered by Apple Intelligence for richer real-time scene descriptions. powered by Apple Intelligence for richer real-time scene descriptions. The show then turns to family news. Angela and George share a pre-recorded message announcing the early arrival of their niece, Noah Barrera James, daughter of Angela's sister Madison. Noah will spend a few weeks in the NICU, and Angela steps back from the show indefinitely to help her mom support Madison through the transition. JC also sends a warm shoutout to Anya, who just welcomed baby Joseph Zapier, and to Madison's older child David. JC then shares his own travel plans for Puerto Rico, his home island, with a teaser that he will try to record the iconic coqui tree frog at night for next will try to record the iconic coqui tree frog at night for next episode. The crew plays a custom birthday song for baby Noah, then turns to Veronica, with voice messages from Preston, Phil, and Angela and George ahead of a special song they made for her. JC then debriefs his weekend walk across the Newburgh-Beacon (Hamilton Fish) Bridge with an audio recording from the deck, plus plans to try the smaller Bear Mountain Bridge soon. A quick local detour to Village Pizza for a stack of logs from a friend wraps up his Hudson Valley updates. The team closes with Preston's reminder about an upcoming Residence Carnival, more WWDC chatter, and Salvis wrapping the night with the trademark sign-off and a tease about the five-year anniversary celebration. Sign off: "Keep technology alive, let your talent shine, and remember, no matter what, Doodles always spilled the milk." This week's announcements Angela and George welcome baby niece Noah Barrera James; Angela steps back from the show indefinitely to help Madison through the NICU stay. Anya welcomes baby Joseph Zapier; warm congratulations sent from the team. Veronica's birthday this week with custom voice messages and a song from the crew. JC travels to Puerto Rico for an extended trip; coqui tree frog recordings promised for a future episode. Vision Cast five-year anniversary is just around the corner with episode 350 right ahead. Keep technology alive, let your talent shine. Recorded 2026-06-10. Hosted by Salvis and JC on the VisionCast Network.

    1h 19m

  2. Jun 7

    Pride Anthem Drop, Birthday BBQ and Meta Ray-Ban Voices (Vision Cast 2026.06.03)

    Summer is here and Vision Cast kicks off June with a surprise birthday party, a Pride Month anthem drop, and an inside look at Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses voices. Co-hosted by Salvis and JC, with Rita (Rocky Rita) calling in from Arizona, Nightingale Nora, Donald, Phil, and Preston on the call. The crew throws Rita a full Arizona-style birthday: takeout from Rudy's BBQ in Chandler, ribs, peach cobbler, and a custom Happy Birthday song produced just for her with full 80s rock energy. JC immediately calls it a Night Ranger vibe, and Rita is floored. For Pride Month 2026, Angela debuts a remixed and remastered version of "Unapologetically Bisexual With You," the anthem she and Phil wrote last April. The original was built in Udio. The new pass runs through Suno with extra lyrics and bigger production, the kind of leap that shows just how far AI music tools have come this past year. On the tech side, JC walks through the latest Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses voice update with live demos of Aria, the new default Helio, and Awkwafina. Eyes are on WWDC 2026 next week, with the team hoping for real Apple Intelligence accessibility wins, iOS 27 fixes, and finally a Siri 2.0 worth using. Salvis flags the latest Google AI Studio updates. The team also marks a big milestone, the five-year anniversary of Vision Cast is just weeks away, episode 350 is right around the corner, and something special is in the works. This week's announcements Angela debuts a new Pride Month anthem remix as part of her recorded segment. Rita Garcia's birthday week, takeout from Rudy's BBQ in Chandler, with a custom 80s-rock-style Happy Birthday song produced for her.l George and Angela are taking some time off and sent pre-recorded summer updates.l George and Angela are taking some time off and sent pre-recorded summer updates. Vision Cast five-year anniversary is just weeks away, episode 350 isu right around the corner, something special in the works. Keep technology alive, let your talent shine. Recorded 2026-06-03. Hosted by Salvis and JC on the VisionCast Network.

    1h 35m

  3. Jun 1

    Episode 348: Beacon Bridge Walk, iOS 27 Talk, and a Smoky Power Strip (Vision Cast 2026.05.27)

    Episode 348 of the Vision Cast Podcast Network. Host JC (aka DJ Mac) settles into the chair after editor Salvis hands off for the night, then leads a wide ranging chat with the crew. Angela is out this week getting the house ready for her grandparents arriving Friday and her parents the following week. Katie can't join tonight and returns next Tuesday. JC checks in on the episode count: this is 348, with 350 in sight. Crew introductions follow. Nightingale Nora (Nora Thielking) talks about learning to chop her own food with a blender, getting through a rough patch, and looking forward to coffee with her neighbors. Donald, who syndicates the show on the Super Hit Mix Radio Network and helps with AI Radio, checks in next. Then Phil (Phillip) joins from California on his way home, with the heat finally easing off. Phil's only announcement: no work this Friday. JC walks through his own Friday: a life plan meeting with his self direction team in the morning, then his regular Delight Sensory Worship session in the evening, with a shoutout to the Delight Worship team and a possible behind the scenes piece coming in July. The weekend plan is JC's first walk across the fully gated pedestrian deck of the New York Beacon Bridge, end to end and back, camera in hand. Apple talk takes the middle of the show: hopes for iOS 27, taking the dev profile early so the September betas arrive on day one, what Apple Intelligence could finally do for accessibility, and a side trip into beta cycle history (iOS 26 had nine betas, iOS 27 might hit ten). Rita Garcia joins mid show fresh from doing laundry at her mom's place and the crew catches her up. JC plays an archive clip introducing Denny (aka H.Streets) and one of Denny's jingles. Denny's music is on every major streaming platform under H-Streets, and his ACB Community Karaoke event is on the way back. From there JC pulls clips from Blooper Central, including talking clock interruptions and microphone mishaps, with plenty of laughs from the crew. Quick tech aside: JC is hunting for an Ambio Smart headset (USB-C version) which appears to have been discontinued. Rita lets the crew know her birthday is next Tuesday and gets early birthday wishes. JC then tells the smoke story: the eight outlet power strip on the back of his desk lost contact, let out a puff of smoke, tripped the breaker, no fire, and he has a new plan to keep the mixer plug safe before the AC goes in for summer. Preston Gaylor finally joins late but with a great excuse: a friend's church invited him to dinner and Bible study, and a church member drove him there and back, saving him roughly sixty dollars in Uber fare. Nora delivers a heartfelt shoutout to the rest of the team, including Veronica. Preston wraps the night with the signature "Keep technology alive, let your talents shine," and Nora caps it with her playful "Build the milk!" This week's announcements Angela is preparing for visiting family and returns next week. Katie returns next week. Rita Garcia's birthday is next Tuesday. Denny aka H.Streets has an upcoming ACB Community Karaoke event. Radio Connection Live takes a Memorial Day pause and is back the week of June 1st. Keep technology alive, let your talent shine. Recorded 2026-05-27. Hosted by JC on the VisionCast Network.

    2h 3m

  4. May 31

    Vision Cast 2026.05.20 — The Talent Show Part 2

    Welcome back to VisionCast on the VisionCast Network! This week, hosts Angela (Angela3011) and George deliver The Talent Show Part 2 — the real talent show they promised, front-loaded with back-to-back performances from across the blind and visually-impaired community. It was the biggest crowd in a while, packed with original songs (many crafted with Suno AI), live keyboard and guitar, heartfelt self-worth anthems, birthday cheers, and plenty of good-natured roasting between hosts. The performances, in order: - Veronica — opening cover - Nora "Nightingale Nora" — "Ain't Nobody" - Rita "Rockin' Rita" — The National Anthem (a cappella) - George — original love song (Suno) - Angela — "A Walk on the Wild Side" (keyboard, 5/4 time) - Denny L Jackson — "Love Yourself" (drill/trap, original lyrics) - EJ The Phoenix — "Wait Right There" (an introvert's anthem) - Denise Barajas — live piano instrumental - Veronica — "Finding a New Home"- Nora — second song - George — "Glitter on the Floor"- Angela — "Cruisin' on Lake Roosevelt" (written for her parents) - Denny L Jackson — "Thank You" (from his "Drill and Chill" playlist) l - EJ The Phoenix — "Worth Something" (with Thomas "Raptor" Leonard, Denny & Denise) - Veronica — "Only a Matter of Time" (live guitar) - George — "Your Turn to Cry" - Angela & George — "Dance Under the Stars" (finale) Plus community announcements: Donald's all-day "DJ Cool Show" on Super 8 Mix Radio and his new browser-based MP3 Audio Capture program (free to VisionCast members), Preston's Radio Connection Podcast update, JC's bonus episodes and upcoming events, and Rita's "I Love Braille"appearance. Keep technology alive, let your talent shine. Recorded 2026-05-20. Hosted by Angela & George on the VisionCast Network.

    2h 41m

  5. May 18 ·  Bonus

    Behind the scenes serving at Echo Grace Washingtonville, NY

    Ever wonder what it’s like serving at a local church? Well,take a listen to this quick bonus episode as our podcast president JC, gives you behind-the-scenes access!

    4 min

  6. May 15

    Healing Wounds & A Musical Reunion (Vision Cast 2026.05.13) (alternate copy)

    This is an alternate copy of our program, thanks to our audio engineer., Just hours after Angella sent us her copy. You can pick which one you want hit play on, but just know, this is as real as it gets. , Now, for the descriptive summary. This supersized, extended episode of Vision Cast is a rollercoaster of raw emotion, heartfelt apologies, and creative celebration. Host Angela kicks off the show with a disclaimer: the first hour is going to be heavy, real, and a bit uncomfortable, but entirely necessary to clear the air. Alongside her co-host George (whom she jokingly "fires"multiple times), Angela welcomes the core crew—JC, Becca, Salvis, Veronica, Preston, and Rita—before dropping a massive surprise. Joining the show for the first time since early 2024 are three special guests: Denny, Denise, and EJ (The Phoenix). The first half of the episode is dedicated to addressing the "elephant in the room." Angela steps up to take accountability for a painful fallout that occurred during the holidays of late 2023 and early 2024. During a period of intense personal stress and illness, a miscommunication escalated, leading to the abrupt banning and removal of Denny, Denise, and EJ from the team without a fair conversation. Angela offers a sincere, public apology for letting her emotions cloud her judgment and failing as a leader in that moment. The returning guests open up about the deep hurt and betrayal they felt. EJ and Denise express how devastating it was to be suddenly ousted from what they considered their "soul family," noting that the lack of communication was the hardest part to process. After laying all their cards on the table, the group collectively decides to forgive, heal, and move forward. The hatchet is officially buried, and the slate is wiped clean, marking a beautiful and mature reunion for the Vision Cast family. With the heavy air cleared, the second half of the episode transitions into a joyful and lively Suno AI Musical Talent Show. The reunited team celebrates their creativity by sharing impressive AI-generated tracks. The episode wraps up with a renewed sense of unity and excitement, with Angela promising that the fun will continue in Part 2 of the talent show the following week. It is an episode that beautifully proves that true friendships can withstand the test of time, conflict, and misunderstanding.

    4h 4m

  7. May 15

    VC Spring Talent Show Part1, The Beautiful And The Ugly, May 13th, 2026

    Everyone, get ready for our longest podcast to date! A total of four hours in length! We do feature great talent from Mark members and friends, however, during the first hour, we did clear the air brush three special desk have returned as a appearances. Denny, EJ the phoenix, and Denise. Back in early 2024. We did have a fall out which resulted in these three friends were band from our brand, but let’s just say during the first hour of this episode, we have come to our differences, explain how we really felt, and Hartfelt gratitude and understanding what really happened, so we have now wiped the slate clean, clean and all is exciting and happy for all of us once again. Stay tuned next week for part two of our talent show and more surprises I’m sure!

    4h 4m

  8. May 13

    AI Radio, Tech Nostalgia & Heartfelt Updates (Vision Cast 2026.05.06)

    Welcome back to Episode 344 of the Vision Cast! JC kicks things off on this Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with the crew's signature "Doodles!"energy. Though we have a slightly smaller panel tonight, the episode is packed with major tech updates, heartfelt moments, and a massive trip down memory lane! The show opens on a somber note as we send our deepest condolences and virtual hugs to Nora, who shares the heartbreaking news of her father's recent passing. She will be stepping away from the show next week to attend the funeral and be with her family. The team also takes a moment to send thoughts and prayers to Nina and her family following the loss of her precious grandma. Stacy shares her upcoming travel plans, noting she's heading down to Baytown, Texas, and JC makes sure to remind her to check out the legendary Buc-ee's while she's on the road! Donald brings the heat with an exciting progress report on the AI Radio Network and Super Hit Mix Radio. He's been working hard on expanding the smooth jazz selection, though he shares a hilarious struggle with a glitchy Suno modal button on his computer that forced him to buy his credits through the mobile app. The biggest news? Donald used ChatGPT to code an impressive offline player! He plans to sell this system to businesses for $497, allowing them to play AI-generated smooth jazz locally via SD card or flash drive, pre-loaded with up to 500 songs per channel. JC gives a rundown of his week, sharing that his mom is recovering well from a cold after attending a wonderful retreat. He's looking forward to visiting the Washingtonville church campus this weekend and is beyond excited for his upcoming trip to Puerto Rico from July 15th to the 22nd. He promises to record and bring back the beautiful sounds of the native Coquí tree frogs! Also, a massive congratulations goes out to Rachel on the birth of baby Maximo! In tech news, the wait is finally over: Backpack Studio 3.0 is officially live! JC has been testing the beta and breaks down the new AI-generation features for creating custom jingles and sound effects. The pro features are available via an in-app purchase of $11/month or $99/year. JC also touches on the upcoming iOS 26.5 and macOS 26.5 updates, noting that Apple is rolling out RCS encryption for messages. Preston makes a fashionably late grand entrance and shares a fun story about his mom's boyfriend treating him to an A&W root beer and some ramen after escorting him to the bank to pay his rent. The highlight of the evening is a massive, laugh-filled tech nostalgia segment. The crew reminisces about the classic 1-800-555-TELL voice-activated system and the tactile struggles of using a slate and stylus to write braille backward before the days of the Braille 'n Speak. They also dig up memories of the iconic "Steve's Talking Clock"software, laughing about its massive zip file and its distinct chime. The nostalgia trip even crosses into television as they recall the character David Renaldi from the soap opera "One Life to Live," who had ALS and utilized an early computerized synthetic voice to communicate. The episode wraps up with a reminder to check your emails and tune in next week for the highly anticipated Spring VC Talent Show, which promises to be an incredible event. "Doodles!"

    1h 58m
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Welcome to Vision Cast Network, Where Fun, Talent, and Randomness collide! We offer two episodes each week. Our normal episode which includes a dose of technology, fun, and randomness, and our performances episode, which includes recordings of different performances from the team members and other participentss, mixed in with a bit of randomness and fun. Please check out our website for more information.

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  • Creator
    Preston radio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    353
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Preston radio
  • Show Website
    Visioncast network

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