Best Overcast Audio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 299:National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, and Jonathan Mosen, discuss Jonathan's new role at NFB 1:02:56

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During his September 2024 Presidential release, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono announced that Jonathan Mosen has joined the team at the National Federation of the Blind to pursue a range of initiatives in technology, accessibility, and communications. In this special episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss Jonathan's role, and…

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Episode 298:Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September, censorship from Vision Australia, and the National Federation of the Blind's Employment Committee 2:00:40

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 298 0:00Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September 2:06Special Apple coverage coming up 11:02OrCam says it's committed to the blind and low vision market 13:27AppleVis lives on 16:43Abuse of power. Censorship fromVisionAustralia 17:47You c…

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Episode 297:Vision Australia's Board should do its job properly or resign, and the latest with the Monarch dynamic tactile device 1:59:38

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 297 0:00Vision Australia's Board is not doing its job properly 3:07Greg Stilson and Jason Martin from APH discuss the latest with the Monarch 13:16Positive update on TPLink accessibility 1:05:12Peacock,ExpressVPN, and Pulseway 1:06:54Overdrive Media Console i…

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Episode 296:The global blindness agency leadership crisis, when to disclose blindness to a potential employer, and a 3D audio ride in a self-driving car 2:00:21

3d ago2:00:21

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 296 0:00Blind, low vision, and DeafBlind people continue to be denied the chance to lead provider organisations 2:41Will Vision Australia even give blind people a chance to apply to be CEO? 11:38Update on Google Calendar 25:37LinkedIn is impossible 31:34Looki…

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Episode 295:More on inaccessible medical devices, building Blind Barbie, and judging and trolling in the blind community 1:59:26

19d ago1:59:26

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 295 0:00Comments on Blind Barbie 2:02Arielle Silverman from the American Foundation for the blind discusses the design and impact of Blind Barbie 5:04Zoom announces another accessible recorder, the H1 XLR 33:48Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and privacy 36:49Podca…

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Episode 259: #259 | The Coming Budget Battle! | The Political Spotlight 1:04:58

23d ago1:04:58

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Another day, another end of the "work week," comes, and we are seeing the various sides of local government in Muncie, Indiana, start to stack up in what could become a "budget battle" coming for 2025. Various things are starting to make Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey question what is truly happening behind the scenes in the Ridenour Administration. Wh…

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Episode 258: #258 | Strong Communication!? | The Political Spotlight 2:01:32

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Finally! Four and a half years in (one full term and a half year into term two), and Muncie, Indiana, Mayor Dan Ridenour might FINALLY be ready to start improving communication in Muncie! Citizens of Muncie received "BREAKING NEWS" out of City Hall Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, as a Press Release dropped stating that the Ridenour Administration's 5th …

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Episode 257: #257 | The Property Tax Plan Review | The Political Spotlight 2:00:46

15d ago2:00:46

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This is it! The Big Review! With Producer Kate's assistance, hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey and Brandon Rudd detail the recent "property tax reform plans" rolled out during the 2024 election season. Mike Braun (Republican Candidate for Governor of Indiana) released his "property tax reform" plan on Friday, July 26th, 2024. However, only three days lat…

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Episode 256: #256 | The AFTER Party! | The Political Spotlight 2:27:31

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Today, Monday, August 5th, 2024, has been one hell of a day! Since it was the first Monday of the month, several government meetings took place, including the Delaware & Randolph County Commissioners Meetings (both at 9 a.m.), the Winchester City Council Meeting (at 6 p.m.), and the Muncie City Council Meeting (at 645 p.m.). Also, the Madison Count…

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Episode 255: #255 | Council and Election Board Meetings, & a Plan B Tax Plan Discussion | The Political Spotlight 1:00:02

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The upcoming week (Monday, August 5th - Friday, August 9th, 2024) will be busy. Most of everything will take place on Monday, making for an extremely hectic day! Monday's Activities: (Sometime between 9 a.m. & noon) State Representative JD Prescott will explain his "PLAN B" Tax Plan to the 'Kendall & Casey Show' listeners on wibc 93.1FM... (10 a.m.…

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Episode 294:A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, so long OrCam, and farewell AppleVis 1:59:52

10d ago1:59:52

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 294 0:00A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 0:42Living Blindfully Plus comes to Apple Podcasts. Siri's phenomenal new voices tell us about it 13:19AI claims a scalp. OrCam exits the blindness and low vision market 22:42Feedback on the Meta Sma…

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Episode 254: #254 | And to That Sproles Said... | The Political Spotlight 1:55:31

11d ago1:55:31

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This 254th episode is a "follow-up" to episode 237: "The Least Tolerable Infringement!" (Episode 237 was before the show switched to BOTH Video & Audio formats... in order to listen to episode 237, you will have to click the following link: https://youtube.com/live/9PVoIFF8BTk . . . episode 237 was Bilbrey reviewing his filing in the suit. Againg t…

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Episode 253: #253 | Perpetual Stew | The Political Spotlight 1:24:11

12d ago1:24:11

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The prevalence of subpar governance is a matter of concern. It is evident at all levels, from local to state to national, in every community, big or small. It is truly a pandemic! Politics today is like a grim scene from the Dark Ages, when people, in the grip of famine, would start a "stew" with whatever leftover food they had. They would keep add…

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Episode 252: #252 | Katherine Takes Over! (Madison County Commentary) | The Political Spotlight 2:01:58

13d ago2:01:58

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Contributing Correspondent Dr. Katherine Callahan steps into the role of GUEST HOST for episode 252. . . which means viewers can be sure they'll be getting the HOTTEST TAKES on "Madison County, Indiana Government & Politics." Conservative, activist Cindy Ponchot joins Katherine for full episode and it should make for an interesting discussion. Like…

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Episode 251: #251 | Just Like THAT, State Representative Prescott Is a Public Servant? | The Political Spotlights 1:17:35

14d ago1:17:35

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has had it up to his eyeballs with ALL the recent talk about District 33 State Representative JD Prescott (R) being a "public servant OF & FOR the people!" In case Hoosiers have forgotten - Bilbrey reminds everyone in this episode! The VIDEO Episode of 251: https://youtube.com/live/TsfhC4oPPIQ . . . ======================…

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Episode 250: #250 | Sunday Night - Potluck Politics! | The Political Spotlight 1:38:09

15d ago1:38:09

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Coming off of a very relaxing day and a half off (after his birthday) - Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, decided to play this "Sunday Night Broadcast" bit laid back! Throwing a few different "political bits" together, this 250th episode became a "Sunday Night Potluck Politics" show! Topics Covered: The New Castle / Henry County area newspaper "The Couri…

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Episode 293:New Zealand's Royal Commission on Abuse in Care, blind Barbie, and a look at the blindness wearables market 1:58:24

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 293 0:00Hi from the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 0:39The final report of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care 6:31I'm worried about blind Barbie 32:52Watching US Olympics coverage outside the US 43:03New accessories for the Zoom H6 Essential recorder 46:27Sono…

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Episode 249: #249 | Happy Birth to BILBREY! | The Political Spotlight 1:51:54

17d ago1:51:54

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(This is a strange episode, with Producer Kate being away. While this show is worth a listen, it might be better "watched" on YouTube!) It's a Special "Friday Night LIVE" Episode! So come on in... But not because anything is going on! AND DEFINITELY NOT BECAUSE... it's Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey's BIRTHDAY! Rather, simply because it's "FRIDAY NIGHT…

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Episode 248: #248 | Mr. President - Mr. Mayor - Messrs Bilbrey & Rudd | The Political Spotlight 1:59:34

19d ago1:59:34

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Hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Brandon Rudd LIVE STREAM President Joe Biden's Prime Time (8p ET) "Address to the Nation from the Oval Office." This is only the fourth time since taking office in January 2021 that he has made such an important address in that setting. The focus of the address, of course, is Biden's exit from the 2024 Election. The Pr…

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Episode 247: #247 | THAT'S THE JOB! | The Political Spotlight 2:09:14

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey gives his thoughts on the July 2024 meeting of the Delaware County Council that took place earlier today (Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024). Bilbrey also gives an update on the 2024 Primary Election Recount that also took place today. He wraps this episode up by attempting to explain the "JOB" one more time... what job? Well, you…

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Episode 246: #246 | Meetings, Processes, & Election Integrity! | The Political Spotlight 2:14:24

21d ago2:14:24

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Delaware County Council Meeting... Delaware County Recount Commission Meeting & Official Recount... Madison County Election Board Meeting... & of course, everything that has been popping off nationally! The "political action" is off the charts right now. There's so much going on that it's hard to keep from going under, but that's all part of it! Fo…

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Episode 245: #245 | Dream with Dan! (PART 2) | The Political Spotlight Episode 2:09:54

22d ago2:09:54

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(Part 2 of 2) The City of Muncie, Indiana, is doubling down on sheer stupidity! More and more citizens are wondering what is really going on, and questions are being asked — however, answers are few and far between! Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is living "his dream..." but Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey rightly calls it a "LIVING NIGHTMARE!" Bilbrey break…

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Episode 292:Overcast has been rewritten, more on the meta smart glasses, and buying your first iPhone 1:59:47

1M ago1:59:47

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 292 0:00A Salute to Gary O'Donoghue 1:08The Overcast podcast app has been rewritten 6:08the prodigal Castro user returns 11:42Comments on the Doug Geoffray interview 15:45I want to know more about the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 25:06iPhone problem, accessible…

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Episode 244: #244 | Dream with Dan! (PART 1) | The Political Spotlight 2:30:17

24d ago2:30:17

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(Part 1 of 2) The City of Muncie, Indiana, is doubling down on sheer stupidity! More and more citizens are wondering what is really going on, and questions are being asked — however, answers are few and far between! Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is living "his dream..." but Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey rightly calls it a "LIVING NIGHTMARE!" Bilbrey break…

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SPECIAL BROADCAST | The BIG Speech... Trump at the RNC 2024! | The Political Spotlight 2:17:47

1M ago2:17:47

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This is a SPECIAL BROADCAST of former President Donald J. Trump appearing at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at 9 p.m. (ET). This is the fourth and final day of the RNC; however, this will be Trump's first time speaking at the convention this year, and it will be his first public address since…

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Episode 243: #243 | Muncie... is an Idiot! | The Political Spotlight 1:41:46

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey woke up early today. He was in a good mood and was ready to take the day on and face whatever might come! But then the City of Muncie did everything it could to SUCK THE JOY AND HAPPINESS OUT OF HIS LIFE! The Muncie Board of Works meeting lasted less than three minutes, during which they approved over 1.6 million dollars …

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Episode 242: #242 | Big Wheel Keep On Turning! | The Political Spotlight 1:50:45

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One thing is sure: no matter what happens in "a life," — LIFE continues! "Big Wheel Keep On Turning" and so forth! With the assassination attempt still on everyone's mind and everyone looking for answers — politics and life continue on! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the happenings of the last few days: — Indiana Democrats nominated their lie…

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Episode 241: #241 | A Quarter of an Inch! | The Political Spotlight 1:30:01

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey's commentary on the assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump during a Campaign Rally on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The VIDEO Episode of 241: https://youtube.com/live/XUKniuLBmu4 . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? Subscribe t…

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Episode 291:Doug Geoffray and Jonathan Mosen get together again 25 years after a milestone, a special week of recognition, and our NFB convention audio diary 2:06:49

2M ago2:06:49

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 291 0:00Some recognition at a special time 4:19Doug Geoffray, 25 years after that first Blind Line interview, talks about accessibility and AI at Microsoft 26:54Bonnie and Jonathan's NFB Convention 2024 audio diary 1:17:03NFB day 3 1:29:04NFB Day 4 including …

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#240 | The Return! | The Political Spotlight 1:37:01

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Well, the other shoe dropped in the City of Muncie, Indiana, today (Thursday, July 11th, 2024)... as the City issued a Press Release stating that "the State Board of Accounts has confirmed that all money is accounted for... AND THE CITY... is confident that there was no fraud or misuse of funds... MOREOVER, THE CITY will reinstate the employment of…

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Episode 290:Listener feedback on the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide, a personal account of the need for medical devices to be accessible, and a demonstration of the Todoist cross-platform Task management ... 2:01:03

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 290 0:00Living Blindfully has a WhatsApp Announcements Channel 1:22Facebook hallucination 6:46The Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 9:05X for iOS is accessible again 32:37Workaround for clipped audio announcements with some Bluetooth headphones 33:07Accessi…

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Episode 289:We're now on WhatsApp, an accessible way to configure the BIOS of ThinkPads, and Dr Nicholas Giudice talks autonomous vehicles and robot guide dogs 1:59:42

2M ago1:59:42

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 289 0:00Send a text or voice message to us on WhatsApp 1:06Outstanding technical support from Pulseway 6:43Accessibility of X for iOS badly broken 11:36Beatles book 13:59The LenovoThinkBios Utility 19:44Dr Nicholas Giudice discusses how we ensure blind people…

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Episode 288:The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN, Matthew Horspool talks all things Braille, and this page intentionally left blank 1:59:02

2M ago1:59:02

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 288 0:00This page intentionally left blank 2:51The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN 13:43If you'd like to try ExpressVPN for yourself, you can use our affiliate link. You'll get 30 days free, and so do we. We really appreciate it. Zamzar is a handy file conve…

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Episode 287:New VoiceOver features in iOS 18, more on blind people and the legal profession, and the Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 1:59:16

2M ago1:59:16

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 287 0:00I will miss Michael Mosley 0:53iOS 18 7:27Listen Later 13:27AI is a game changer 14:18accessible ways to learn about yoga 19:53Be My Eyes and their bonkers Inclusive Language Guide 26:26Read the Language Guide here.Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes discusse…

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Episode 286:A recap of Apple's WWDC keynote from a blindness perspective 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

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Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Mike Feir and Judy Dixon to discuss this year's feature-packed Apple keynote. Please share your thoughts with us about what Apple unveiled. We'll play a selection of listener comments in the next episode.

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Episode 285:The positives and negatives of airline travel when blind, how’s Voice Dream Reader doing as a subscription product, and the pros and cons of new Windows computers with ARM processors 1:59:24

2M ago1:59:24

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 285 0:00Something you should know about the PhonakTV Connect 3:07Travelling on airlines when you're blind 11:48Microsoft Natural Voices for SAPI 5 31:02Check out the project here The VictorReader Stream 3 33:08ID.ME 40:16Cochlea implants, Android, and readers …

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Episode 284:celebrating 200 years of Braille and a bright future, lawyers who think all blind people can't read, and Sonos makes progress while understating the impact of recent events 1:59:00

2M ago1:59:00

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 284 0:00Apple's WWDC will be huge this year 0:50Jonathan Mosen's keynote address to the International Council on English Braille 6:55A frustrating legal experience 1:05:54Slow but steady progress with Sonos 1:10:47Choosing a laptop 1:17:01Working with SharePo…

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🔒 Nutty Cake - Chapter 6 16:06

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Subscriber-only episode Back at the bakery, there is as unpleasant surprise for Isabella. Carter finds himself alone inside the dark cafe, and gets a fright when the unexpected happens... This is Chapter 6 of Anna Emm's story, "Nutty Cake". The rest of the story will be made available soon, exclusively to Spoonpress Plus - releasing one new chapter…

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Episode 283:Ray-ban Meta Smart Glasses, is Instacart becoming less accessible, and blind audio describer Christine Malec 1:58:44

3M ago1:58:44

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 283 0:00Comments on recent episodes 4:36New hearing aids purchased 9:28for users of the Rode Smartlav interview kit needing USB C connectivity 15:47Wanting a podcast app for my Chromebook 17:59Blind yoga? 19:33Broadcasting systems for visually impaired accessi…

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Episode 282:AI is about to change our lives yet again, more on Sonos accessibility, the International Council on English Brailles General Assembly, and ListenLater.net 2:03:07

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 282 0:00A lot is about to change in our lives thanks to ChatGPT 4O 2:26Sonos comments on recent accessibility regressions 11:35Listener comments on Sonos 19:11Essential Series button layout descriptions available 36:19the importance of blindness agencies lead…

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Episode 281:contemptuous behaviour from Sonos, following sports events when at the venue, and Canadas federal Parliament hears testimony on shabby airline treatment 1:58:17

3M ago1:58:17

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 281 0:00The new apps from Sonos are nothing short of appalling 4:03Following sports events when you're at the venue 24:45Zoom Recorders 44:27Pocketcasts for Android 48:12Is Android viable for you now? 50:32Unimpressed with the ARA device 56:30Seeing AI unavai…

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Episode 280:Audible comes to the Victor Reader Stream 3, Sonos accessibility may deteriorate dramatically, and supercharge your research with Perplexity 1:59:46

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 280 0:00Zoom improves accessibility of their H Essential Series 3:02It appears Sonos accessibility is about to experience a significant regression 6:00Mathieu Paquette from HumanWare talks Audible support for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and more new features 2…

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Episode 279:A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses, an accessible Washer dryer from LG, and going in-depth into accessible Phonak hearing aid technology 1:58:53

4M ago1:58:53

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 279 0:00A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses 3:05Demonstration of an accessible LG washer dryer 11:05Microsoft Copilot on Windows 10 23:03Problems with accessible YouTube Downloader 25:10New hearing aids 28:42Review and demonstration of the MyPhonak app…

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Episode 278:The benefits of home automation and how to get started, notetakers in the past, present and future, and verifying your identity online 1:59:56

5M ago1:59:56

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 278 0:00In loving memory of Pauline Mosen 2:22Downloading from YouTube on iOS 10:17Looking for accessible real-time translation app 11:35Keeping access to Windows 10, and Zoom H Essential Recorders 13:25YouTube accessibility issue 18:31.684Notetakers in the p…

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Payton Pritchard Drops 38 in Celtics Regular-Season Finale, Mike Gorman Day 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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Payton Pritchard dazzled with a career-high 38 points as the NBA-best Boston Celtics, resting their entire starting lineup, secured a 132-122 win over the Washington Wizards in their regular-season finale on Sunday. Don't miss The Garden Report going live after the Celtics' clash with the Wizards. Tune into the Celtics Postgame Show featuring Bobby…

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Episode 277:Glide is a revolutionary mobility device that may change everything, Voice Dream Reader is back on track, and a difficult conversation about a topical issue 2:00:13

5M ago2:00:13

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 277 0:00Existing Voice Dream Reader customers can keep what they paid for 2:59Amos Miller discusses the forthcoming Glide mobility device 8:41Guiding in the swimming pool 1:10:58Non-24 and managing insomnia 1:11:53Boycotting Israeli technology products 1:22:2…

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Stay-Ready Crew Dominates Charlotte | Celtics Hornets Postgame 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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Following the Celtics impressive 131-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, tune into The Garden Report, going live with the Celtics Postgame Show. Join Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, A. Sherrod Blakely, and John Zannis as they provide in-depth insights and analysis from the game. Payton Pritchard had outstanding performance, scoring a career-high 31 …

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Jalen Brunson Puts on Masterclass to Beat Boston | Celtics Knicks Postgame 1:09:00

5M ago1:09:00

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Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in just three quarters, propelling the New York Knicks toward a 118-109 win over the Boston Celtics, as they continue their pursuit of the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. After the game, tune into The Garden Report's live Celtics Postgame Show. Join Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano and John Zannis as th…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks win over Boston | Celtics Bucks Postgame 1:10:00

5M ago1:10:00

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Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a strained left calf late in the third quarter during the Milwaukee Bucks' 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics. In an unprecedented event, the Celtics became the first team in NBA history not to attempt a single free throw in a game where both teams combined for a record-low two attempts. Following the Celtics' game ag…

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Episode 276:Voice Dream Reader at odds with Apple's App Review Guidelines, iOS 17.4 feedback, and track your ketosis accessibly using the Keyto Breath Sensor 1:58:35

5M ago1:58:35

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 276 0:00More on Voice Dream Reader 2:07intersectionality, the BT Speak, customer service and swimming 30:43Tempo Perfect, an accessible metronome app 35:52contacting TSA Cares 38:33Transcriptions in Apple Podcasts 39:48Why VoiceOver switches languages in the …

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