Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep634: Mattel Launch the First Ever Blind Barbie Doll… 7:25

3h ago7:25

7:25

Today, Tuesday 23 July 2024, Mattel have launched the first ever Blind Barbie Doll with dark glasses and carrying a white cane for young blind and partially sighted girls to empower them to be whatever they want to be in life. Mattel worked with the American Federation of the Blind on the development of Blind Barbie and the RNIB will be helping to …

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570: TV Guide - Tuesday 23rd July 3:07

5h ago3:07

3:07

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep631: Kirin Saeed On Audio Describing For National Galleries Of Scotland 9:09

2h ago9:09

9:09

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Actor, Playwright, Disability Consultant and Visually Impaired Creators Scotlan…

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S2 Ep630: What are Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs? 3:51

18m ago3:51

3:51

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of ur…

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S2 Ep599: Bérénice Magistretti On Self-Acceptance And Stylish Canes 14:09

10h ago14:09

14:09

Bérénice Magistretti is a writer and disability activist with Retinitis Pigmentosa. She talked to Amelia about embracing her sight loss, building up to using a cane, and finding canes that makes her feel confident. Follow Bérénice on Instagram @berenicebagistretti . Image shows a black and white picture of Bérénice, who is a young white woman with …

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S2 Ep631: Guide Dog Blogs: Outdoor Events with Luci Franks 7:20

3h ago7:20

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In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.By RNIB Connect Radio

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569: TV Guide - Monday 22nd July 3:31

24h ago3:31

3:31

By RNIB Connect Radio

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569: TV Guide - Sunday 21st July 2:33

2d ago2:33

2:33

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/07/2024 11:52

3h ago11:52

11:52

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This time around they discuss the King's Speech, accessible information as part of Covid-19 enquiry, audio described TV coverage of live events, and making #WorldEmojiDay accessible. If y…

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569: TV Guide - Saturday 20th July 2:52

3d ago2:52

2:52

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep630: VocalEyes What’s On 19 July 2024 7:25

7h ago7:25

7:25

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…

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S2 Ep630: Voldi Gailans On Braille Chess And Assistive Technology 7:58

8h ago7:58

7:58

Voldi Gailans is 73 and a lifelong fan of reading braille books, listening to music and playing chess. Amelia learned more about his life and how changes in technology have impacted him. Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk Learn more about assistive tech on the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/navigating-sight-loss/assist…

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S2 Ep626: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, AD Theatre Review 6:28

9h ago6:28

6:28

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing that classic family show 101 Dalmatians - The Musical as the current tour of t…

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381: Tasha Ghouri and Trish Sail 57:45

7h ago57:45

57:45

In today's episode we hear from Love Island star and disability campaigner Tasha Ghouri about her novel, 'Hits Different' plus from Race Across the World we get some audiobook recommendations from Trish Sail. All that plus we listen to four brand new RNIB Talking Books.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep626: Bristol’s Harbour Side Reimagined in a More Accessible Way by Blind Architecture and Planning Graduate Emily Annakin 11:06

2h ago11:06

11:06

Emily Annakin has just completed her studies in Architecture and Planning at the University of the West of England in Bristol with a 2:1. Prior to starting her degree and while studying for her A-levels with all the covid restrictions at the same time Emily’s eye sight started to deteriorate and she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease which also g…

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568: TV Guide - Friday 19th July 3:17

4d ago3:17

3:17

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep627: RNIB's Response To The King's Speech 2024 6:31

5d ago6:31

6:31

The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. For more details visit: 2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB Image: RNIB logo.…

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568: TV Guide - Thursday 18th July 3:11

5d ago3:11

3:11

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep625: Help Make Future UK General Elections Accessible For Visually Impaired Voters 6:29

9h ago6:29

6:29

Did you, or someone you know, vote in the recent UK General Election and want to feedback on your experience as a blind or partially sighted person? RNIB wants to hear about your experience, good or bad. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from the charity, to hear more about the Turned Out Survey and how the charity is engagin…

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S2 Ep606: Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Update 7:03

1d ago7:03

7:03

A few months ago we told you about a new cricket club that has launched in the Hemel Hempstead area. Hubert has been speaking to Richard the club coach and former England player Steve Humphries who plays for the club to see how the club has been progressing. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capit…

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568: TV Guide - Wednesday 17th July 3:09

6d ago3:09

3:09

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep592: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 7 12:37

1h ago12:37

12:37

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 24. This time, they’re looking back on Spain’s win and England’s future. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle des…

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S2 Ep607: Bowls Club in Leicestershire 5:12

2d ago5:12

5:12

If you fancy giving bowls a go, and live in the Leicestershire area, there’s a club in the area that is looking for new members. Hubert spoke to their club captain to learn more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and beneath 'Connect Radio' is writ…

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521: Tech Talk 521: Sight Village Central, What 3 Words, Your Emails 58:44

6h ago58:44

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This week, we’ll be rounding up some of the best from exhibitors at this year’s Sight Village Central. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘What 3 Words’ app, plus, more of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ne…

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S2 Ep624: Social Media Update 16th July 2024 8:56

2h ago8:56

8:56

It’s that time of the week where we catch up with the RNIB social media team to find out what there is to know in general and in the blind and partially sighted community.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep621: Run The London Marathon For Team RNIB In 2025 7:42

3d ago7:42

7:42

Do you fancy setting yourself a challenge for 2025, maybe running the London Marathon? Well, you could do it for Team RNIB! Hubert has been finding out how you can get involved and also speaking to Lauryn who not only took part this year, but is also planning on running in the event in 2025. Find out more here: RNIB London Marathon 2025 | RNIB Imag…

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567: TV Guide - Tuesday 16th July 2:57

7d ago2:57

2:57

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep622: Sight Village Central - Seeing Solutions 9:33

6h ago9:33

9:33

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find out more information on the Mini Guide from Seeing Solutions on their website - MiniGuide (pamtrad.co.uk)…

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S2 Ep597: Romantic Relationships - Roundtable 30:26

2h ago30:26

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What are the highs and lows of looking for love as a blind or partially sighted person? We brought together Leo Johnson, Karen Wye and Sarah Stephenson-Hunter to hear their experiences of dating as blind and partially sighted people. Listen to Karen on Hope FM, South Coast Hits and Radio Wimborne. Hope FM website - Karen Wye – Hope FM South Coast H…

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567: TV Guide - Monday 15th July 3:12

8d ago3:12

3:12

By RNIB Connect Radio

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566: TV Guide - Sunday 14th July 2:14

9d ago2:14

2:14

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep620: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/07/2024 9:34

10h ago9:34

9:34

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity's post General Election work and another award for a major RNIB campaign. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and ser…

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565: TV Guide - Saturday 13th July 2:50

10d ago2:50

2:50

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep613: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dreamland, AD Theatre Review 5:09

1d ago5:09

5:09

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. A bit more Shakespeare this week with a musical riff on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set during the declassif…

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380: Kirsty Logan, Xinran, Nigel Toon and Vivian French - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

3d ago57:45

57:45

Recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival, this week Kirsty Logan tells us about 'The Unfamiliar: A Queer Motherhood Memoir', journalist and author Xinran Xue uncovers 'The Book of Secrets: A Personal History of Betrayal in Red China', Nigel Toon tells us 'How AI thinks' and we end with Vivian French with 'Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales!' …

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S2 Ep614: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description 9:51

1d ago9:51

9:51

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also desc…

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S2 Ep619: Access to National Trust Properties, Sites and Locations in the South West 12:56

1d ago12:56

12:56

Following on from our recent interview with Dr Heather Smith, Access and Equality Specialist at the National Trust who gave a more general look at access across the whole of the Trust for blind and partially sighted people, this time RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Ben Vleminckx, National Trust South West Project Manager – Everyone Wel…

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564: TV Guide - Friday 12th July 2:57

11d ago2:57

2:57

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep591: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 6 12:09

2d ago12:09

12:09

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to Sunday’s tournament final. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle des…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - OrCam 8:02

2d ago8:02

8:02

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on OrCam visit their website - Experience the Power of Assistive Technology with OrCam's AI Devices…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - Orbit Research 10:29

2d ago10:29

10:29

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on Orbit Research visit their website - Orbit ResearchBy RNIB Connect Radio

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564: TV Guide - Thursday 11th July 3:09

12d ago3:09

3:09

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep617: Levelling The Playing Field For Disabled Sports Fans In Wales 13:41

12d ago13:41

13:41

How can the experience of going to sporting events be improved for disabled people in Wales? That’s the question that the charity ‘Level Playing Field’ will be asking in Cardiff this month, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. Read more about the work to make the match day experience more accessible: Making the match day experience accessible for …

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S2 Ep617: Sight Village Central - Ravenscourt Independent Living Products 7:44

3d ago7:44

7:44

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central in Birmingham where he caught up with Ravenscourt Independent Living Products. Find more information on their website - Ravencourt Living - Visual Impairment…

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S2 Ep614: That Funny Blind Guy Is Cooking Up A Storm 8:24

3d ago8:24

8:24

Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald is turning his attention to the Master Chef kitchen this August and he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell about the challenge and his latest stand up comedy work. For more information about Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com #RNIBConnect Image has Jamie showing off his MasterChef apron which he's wea…

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S2 Ep616: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 10 July 2024 6:19

3d ago6:19

6:19

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Have you had sight loss for four years or less? Help the RNIB learn more about your experiences with travel and technolo…

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S2 Ep605: Attending Green Day Concert When You're VI 8:59

13d ago8:59

8:59

Attending a concert can be a fabulous way to enjoy your favourite band, especially if you can enjoy it with your friends and family. Today, chatting about her experience of going to see Green Day at Wembley Stadium is Luci Franks. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with …