Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep717: Visit The Paralympic Cauldron With RNIB Connect Radio 8:47

5d ago8:47

8:47

On Saturday, was the final chance to see the Paralympic Cauldron up close ahead of the Closing Ceremony. This year's flame is unique, utilising lights and a cloud of water vapour instead of real fire. Visit it together with Allan, Toby and Paulina to find out more. Image shows our team posing in front of the cauldron. From left to right: Allan, Jan…

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592: TV Guide - Wednesday 25th September 3:01

9h ago3:01

3:01

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep743: Build Up To The 'Blind Baseball International Cup' 8:23

1h ago8:23

8:23

In the build up to this weekend’s ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’, we’ve been hearing about preparations for the event from hosts ‘British Baseball’ and organisers, the ‘World Baseball Softball Confederation’. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cu…

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S2 Ep743: National Trust, NaviLens Trial Provides Greater Access at Saltram House 6:06

3h ago6:06

6:06

We have recently heard about how the National Trust was trialing the NaviLens technology and codes at Saltram House, Plymouth, one of the National Trust’s properties in the South West of England is the first outdoor cultural site in the UK and the first cultural venue on mainland UK to trial the NaviLens technology and codes to provide greater acce…

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S2 Ep741: AD Screenings and Accessible Events at SQIFF 8:56

4h ago8:56

8:56

The Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) is back this year with accessible networking events and audio described screenings. They’ve been working with RNIB to ensure blind and partially sighted attendees have a good experience Amelia spoke to Kiana Kalantar-Hormozi from SQIFF and James Kyle from RNIB to learn more... SQIFF takes place…

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592: TV Guide - Tuesday 24th September 3:31

1d ago3:31

3:31

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep742: 'Blind Baseball International Cup' Comes To The UK This Weekend 7:12

20h ago7:12

7:12

Great Britain are in action this weekend at the ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’. Hywel Davies has been hearing about preparations for the tournament, plus how you can get involved. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cup '24 Tickets, Multiple Dates…

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S2 Ep742: 'Blind Baseball International Cup' Comes To The UK This Weekend 7:12

3h ago7:12

7:12

Great Britain are in action this weekend at the ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’. Hywel Davies has been hearing about preparations for the tournament, plus how you can get involved. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cup '24 Tickets, Multiple Dates…

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531: Tech Talk 531: 'Football Chairman', 'Broadcasts' Demo, iOS 18 Initial Thoughts 58:06

1h ago58:06

58:06

This week, we’re speaking to the team behind the popular mobile game ‘Football Chairman’, to find out how the latest version of the game is the most accessible yet. And Callum Stoneman tests out the ‘Broadcasts’ radio streaming app for iOS. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connec…

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S2 Ep740: VI Actor Niamh Longford stars in Graeae's 'Romeo and Juliet' 8:42

4h ago8:42

8:42

Niamh longford is a young VI actor moving from professional screen roles to her first professional stage role in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Amelia learned more about her career so far and taking on the legendary role. Learn more about Niamh on her website - @niamhlongford - ContactInBio Follow her on Tiktok, Instagram and X (twitter) under @niamhlongford …

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S2 Ep735: National Eye Health Week - Optometry Scotland 7:51

3h ago7:51

7:51

This National Eye Health Week we’re speaking to Optometry Scotland to hear about their plans to mark the week, plus the best ways to look after your eye health. You can find more information about Optometry Scotland via their website - Home | Optometry Scotland Image: Three large cartoon eyes dominate the logo for 'National Eye Health Week 2024' wh…

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S2 Ep664: VocalEyes What’s On 23 September 2024 6:41

1d ago6:41

6:41

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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591: TV Guide - Monday 23rd September 3:15

2d ago3:15

3:15

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reflections Podcast 22nd September 2024: Disability Awareness Sunday 23:30

1h ago23:30

23:30

Disability Awareness Sunday, organised by Christian charity Through The Roof, share how they are helping churches to become more disability aware.By Torch Trust

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590: TV Guide - Sunday 22nd September 2:45

3d ago2:45

2:45

By RNIB Connect Radio

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590: TV Guide - Saturday 21st September 3:00

4d ago3:00

3:00

By RNIB Connect Radio

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390: Jesse Sutanto - You Will Never Be Me 57:44

17m ago57:44

57:44

Influencer Meredith Lee didn't teach Aspen Palmer how to blossom on social media just to be ditched as soon as Aspen became big. So can anyone really blame Mer for doing a little stalking? Nothing serious, more like Stalking Lite. Jesse Sutanto joins Robert Kirkwood to talk about her new black comedy thriller, You Will Never Be Me. Plus we'll find …

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S2 Ep689: MIMA Towards New Worlds Art Exhibition 13:33

3h ago13:33

13:33

The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art have an exhibition exploring how disabled, d/deaf and neurodiverse artists experience the world. Amelia spoke to the artistic director Elinor Morgan and blind artist Aaron McPeake to learn more. MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, is part of Teesside University. Find out more: https://mima.art/ Lea…

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590: TV Guide - Friday 20th September 3:05

5d ago3:05

3:05

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Post Paralympics Celebration Event 57:43

5d ago57:43

57:43

Recording of the event held in the Grimaldi building in London to celebrate the British Paralympics Team's fantastic success in Paris. Attending the event as guest speakers for the fireside chat we had David Clarke, Chief Executive of Paralympics GB, swimmers and twin sisters Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey, as well as javelin athlete Dan Pembroke. Ima…

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590: TV Guide - Thursday 19th September 3:04

6d ago3:04

3:04

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep739: Braille 200 - Teaching Braille 6:44

3d ago6:44

6:44

What’s it like teaching adults to learn Braille? To celebrate Braille 200, David Hogg spoke to Mel Pritchard from The Braillists Foundation to find out. Image shows a square with three stripes. From top to bottom: pink stripe with 'Braille 200' written in white text, black stripe with an image depiction of the same text in white braille dots, and f…

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S2 Ep738: Braille 200 - RNIB Braille Library 9:23

3d ago9:23

9:23

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Braille, Robert Kirkwood asks Paul Porter about the history of, and the recent changes to, the RNIB Braille Library, and finds out why it no longer has 4 and a half miles of shelves. Image shows a square with three stripes. From top to bottom: pink stripe with 'Braille 200' written in white text, black strip…

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S2 Ep737: It's a Kind Of (Audio) Magic 6:18

1d ago6:18

6:18

A new competition is underway to find audio-based magic tricks that are accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing from the team behind the search. You can find out more about the challenge here - The auditory trick challenge | MAGIC Lab (magicresearchlab.com) Image: Dr Gustav Kuhn stands looking at the camera, …

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S2 Ep736: Braille 200 – Sandra Gayer 9:02

3d ago9:02

9:02

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Braille, Hubert speaks to the host of our very own Music Box Sandra Gayer, about how she uses Braille, in her personal and professional aspects, and also finds out more about Braille music. Image shows a square with three stripes. From top to bottom: pink stripe with 'Braille 200' written in white text, blac…

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S2 Ep736: Social Media Update 17th September 2024 7:57

2h ago7:57

7:57

Once again Hubert catches up with our very own social media team to find out what’s been trending in the blind and partially sighted community and in general, plus we look at clap back videos and what they are exactly.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep663: Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace – Public Transport 8:14

3h ago8:14

8:14

This week on Guide Dog Blogs we chat to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags again, and ask him about his dog and how he finds traveling on public transport.By RNIB Connect Radio

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589: TV Guide - Wednesday 18th September 3:34

7d ago3:34

3:34

By RNIB Connect Radio

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530: Tech Talk 530: AI Audio Description, User Vision, Apple Reactions 57:17

27m ago57:17

57:17

This week, how good is AI at generating audio description? We’ll speak to one YouTuber who is using artificial intelligence to make his content more accessible. Plus, User Vision explain how their web testing is helping developers to create websites that are accessible to all. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freevi…

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S2 Ep734: RNIB launch Higher and Further Education Toolkits 7:19

3h ago7:19

7:19

Are you a blind or partially-sighted student in further or higher education? RNIB have launched a toolkit to help you know your rights and empower you to self-advocate for your needs. Amelia spoke to Equality Act Advisor, Jenna Vivian, to learn more. Read the Toolkit here - Higher and Further Education Toolkit (rnib.org.uk) Image shows RNIB Connect…

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S2 Ep733: Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society 5:13

3h ago5:13

5:13

How does Dundee Blind and Partially Sighted Society support people in the Tayside areas? Amelia spoke to Laura Lindsay to learn more. Visit the dundee blind and partially sighted society website to learn more - Home | Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society (dundeeblindsociety.org.uk) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold bl…

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S2 Ep733: Blind Leading 2024 Tai Chi 15:18

3h ago15:18

15:18

Time for another in our Blind Leading series, showing that sight loss is no barrier to achievement. This time, David Hogg tries some Tai Chi…By RNIB Connect Radio

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589: TV Guide - Tuesday 17th September 3:27

8d ago3:27

3:27

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep732: Braille 200 - Denise and Stefan 9:54

5d ago9:54

9:54

With the launch this week of RNIB's Braille 200, a yearlong celebration of all things Braille, David Hogg speaks to musicians and married couple Denise and Stefan to hear what Braille means to them. Image shows a square with three stripes. From top to bottom: pink stripe with 'Braille 200' written in white text, black stripe with an image depiction…

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S2 Ep693: Braille 200 - Willow Freeman from the American Printing House for the Blind 13:28

5d ago13:28

13:28

As we all celebrate 200 years since Louis Braille invented his tactile reading and writing system for blind and partially sighted people through the RNIB Braille 200 year long campaign raising the awareness of Braille to visually impaired and sighted people here on RNIB Connect Radio we are chatting with people who are Braille users to find out wha…

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S2 Ep711: Braille 200 - The Braillists Foundation - Dave Williams 15:05

5d ago15:05

15:05

As we celebrate 200 years of Braille, Hywel Davies has been speaking with The Braillists Foundation, a grass-roots community group offering training and support to both new and established braille users. To find out more about the work of The Braillists Foundation, visit their website - The Braillists Foundation – Our Mission: More Braille! Image s…

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588: TV Guide - Monday 16th September 3:34

9d ago3:34

3:34

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reflections Podcast 15th September 2024: Chronic Illness and Faith 24:11

1d ago24:11

24:11

We hear from online support network YouBelong to find out how they are supporting Christians living with chronic illness and disability.By Torch Trust

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588: TV Guide - Sunday 15th September 2:53

10d ago2:53

2:53

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep730: RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer's Weekly Update 7:58

3h ago7:58

7:58

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week we covered the Post-Paralympics party with RNIB Connect Radio, Louisa Wickam's endorsement of RNIB's Eye Care Support Pathy in Optometry Today and the upcoming party conferences. If you, or someone you know, wou…

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587: TV Guide - Saturday 14th September 2:15

11d ago2:15

2:15

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep729: Marianas Trench Are On A Little Alternative 9:01

2h ago9:01

9:01

Marianas Trench have just dropped their sixth album Haven. their bassist Mike Ayley speaks to A Little Alternative's David Hogg, about the creation of the record, how tour preparations are going and when we can expect the band to tour the UK. You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9pm or Saturdays at 7pm. Image Des…

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S2 Ep731: RNIB Street Survey In Cardiff 8:32

11d ago8:32

8:32

How accessible is your local city centre? RNIB Cymru have had help from some special volunteers to complete their recent ‘Street Survey’ in Cardiff, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.By RNIB Connect Radio

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389: Read On - Live on Stage 57:44

6d ago57:44

57:44

A compilation episode today of the times Read On was recorded live on stage in front of an audience. We hear from Booker Shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet, former presenter Red Szell, comedian Juliette Burton and there's an extended interview with actor and writer John Gordon Sinclair.By RNIB Connect Radio