Minisode 002 | Lance dives into a Hollywood Reporter article about Jake Gyllenhaal's visual impairment and tries to figure out if the actor is legally blind. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blind…

Episode 111 | Margaret Comin makes her very first podcast appearance! In this episode, Margaret shares the powerful story of how she lost her sight in a childhood accident at 2 1/2 years old and how that pivotal event profoundly shaped her life and family dynamics. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video edi…

Minisode 001 | Lance discusses a controversial scene from the TV show "The Boys" that involves the characters Homelander and Blindspot. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40.…

Episode 110 | In this solo episode, Lance shares FIVE things about podcasting that he has learned from his FOUR years of hosting SEE-THROUGH. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. On average, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40…

Episode 109 | Michiel Janssen (Founder - AYES) joins the podcast! Michiel talks to Lance about developing Oko, which is a best-in-class, AI-enhanced navigation app prioritizing people with blindness and other disabilities first. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable …

Episode 108 | Jamey Carrington (Disabled Content Creator) joins the show for his first ever podcast appearance! In this episode, Jamey opens up about his life as a teenager with a disability. Jamey discusses his future goals, high school drama, the dating world as disabled teen, his strong faith in God, having a dark sense of humor, Andrew Tate, an…

Episode 107 | Mara Lauren joins the podcast! In this episode, Mara tells Lance the story of how she rebuilt her life and mental state after being diagnosed in adulthood with the blinding eye conditions retinitis pigmentosa & usher syndrome. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare an…

Episode 106 | Kim & Kai Owens (Navigating Blindness) join the podcast! In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate blindness from two perspectives. You'll learn from Kai, who was diagnosed with a rare eye condition at the age of ten, which has left him almost completely blind. You'll also learn from Kai's mom, Kim, as she shares the mother's pers…

Episode 105 | Karthik Kannan (CTO of Envision) returns to the podcast to get Lance up to speed on the supersonic changes that are happening over at his accessible tech company, Envision. Envision creates AI fueled tools for the blind and visually impaired community such as the Envision glasses and app. According to Karthik, AI is the best thing to …

Episode 104 | With Valentine’s Day basically here, I wanted to bring Stephanie Renberg on the podcast to discuss the world of dating as a legally blind woman! In this episode, Stephanie gives her personal insights on what red flags to look for in potential romantic partners, how to disclose your disability on dating apps or in-person, how the sound…

Episode 103 | Sam Atwood (Blind Comedian) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sam sits down with Lance to discuss his stand up comedy, his mental health struggles, and the transition from legal blindness to total blindness. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye c…

Episode 102 | To help prepare and reframe your mind for your 2024 endeavors, Lance shares and dissects some of his favorite inspirational quotes! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the …

Episode 101 | Anne Mok joins the podcast! In this episode, Anne chats with Lance about how she found her life's purpose after being diagnosed with legal blindness and NDPH (New Daily Persistent Headaches). Anne also opens up about her TEDx talk, motherhood, digital accessibility, self care, and more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in…

Episode 100 | In this special SOLO episode, Lance reflects and celebrates hitting the HUNDREDTH episode milestone of the podcast! To celebrate, Lance gets transparent and uncovers SIX HARD TRUTHS he has learned about the blind & disability community during his time podcasting. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is…

Episode 099 | James Rath joins the podcast! In this episode, James chats with Lance about being a legally-blind filmmaker and YouTuber, the ups and downs of hosting a travel show, why the entertainment industry should authentically cast more blind and disabled talent, and more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance i…

Episode 098 | Steve Johnston (A Race Against Blindness) joins the podcast! In this episode, Steve chats with Lance about his non-profit "A Race Against Blindness" which is an organization dedicated to finding a cure for the rare eye disease Retintis Pigmentosa (RP) caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS). Steve's son, Luke, has been diagnosed with BB…

Episode 097 | Sammy Mena (Actor + Blood Manor Clown) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sammy talks to Lance about his terrifying work as a scary clown for New York City's most popular haunted attraction, Blood Manor. Sammy also opens up about his prosthetic eye, being legally blind, his childhood experience at the Lavelle School for the Blind, ho…

Episode 096 | Mary Kathryn LeMaster (Accessibility & Mindfulness Consultant) joins the podcast! In this episode, MK talks to Lance about her abrupt transition into legal blindness, why she names her white blind canes, how she created her own BVI community, the difference between image descriptions and alt text, and how both individuals and business…

Episode 095 | In this solo episode, Lance updates you on some key moments in his vision loss journey and tackles the mixed emotions that come with waiting for a cure for his eye disease as well as how society can help make that "wait" more chill. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the…

Episode 094 | Stephanie Jones (Menus4ALL) joins the podcast! In this episode, Stephanie talks to Lance about how she regained her independence after abruptly losing her vision at the age of 29. Stephanie explains how her drive to provide value for her family sparked a path for her to become a braille and assistive technology instructor for the BVI …

Episode 093 | Andrew Leland joins the podcast! In this episode, Andrew talks to Lance about his highly acclaimed new book "The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" and how living with blindness has not only inspired his writing but his perception of life, politics, and society. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New Yor…

Episode 092 | Lex Gillette returns to the podcast! In this episode, Lex talks to Lance about his new book "No Need For Sight When You Have Vision: What Blindness Can Teach Us About Risk and Leadership", what it's like to be the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement, his current training and expecta…

Episode 091 | Andy Ogg returns to the podcast! In this episode, Andy talks to Lance about how he navigated his recent family vacation to Hawaii as a blind man! Andy shares some tips on how he utilized his white cane on the beach, how to ease the anxiety that comes with traveling, how his sighted wife and daughters learned to guide him, and much mor…

Episode 090 | Bridget Frank (dj B) joins the podcast! In this episode, Bridget talks to Lance about being a legally blind female DJ, the origins of her DJing career, her eye condition stargardts, her passion for space and aliens, and she shares some visually impaired fitness tips for those who want to start a gym routine. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by L…

Episode 089 | Jon Gingerich (Blind Author) joins the podcast! In this episode, Jon talks to Lance about the backstory of the viral article that he wrote for The Guardian which is titled "How I Wrote My First Novel While Going Blind - and Kept it a Secret", the mental gymnastics of accepting your blindness, the art of revealing your invisible disabi…

Episode 088 | In this episode, Lance reflects on his three year journey of hosting SEE-THROUGH and shares an important update on the future of the podcast! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a professional video editor living with the rare degenerative eye disease - Retinitis Pigmentosa or "RP” for short. In mo…

Episode 087 | Sadi Taylor (Blind Influencer) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sadi opens up to Lance about her unique childhood, how she managers her large social media following as a blind content creator, and her current career as a massage therapist. Sadi also shares some of her favorite smartphone apps that are made for the blind and more! -…

Episode 086 | In this episode, Lance shares his theory about the "phases of blindness" which encapsulates both the spectrum of blindness as well as the acceptance + attitudes that accompany where someone is on the spectrum. Lance also gives his opinion on the controversy surrounding Candace Owens and Kim Kardashian's adaptive Skims underwear line a…

Episode 085 | Justin Bishop (Skateboarder) joins the podcast! Justin Bishop is a 35 year old blind skateboarder from Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode, Justin opens up to Lance about the freedom of adaptive skateboarding, the difference between his old life with usable sight and his current life of complete blindness. Justin also gives some encour…

Episode 084 | In this episode, Lance talks about the "click-baity" nature of content creation and how it fueled anger towards Mr. Beast. Lance also dives deep into some negative comments that he has received online and discusses how disability centered content is surprisingly polarizing, even when it's not intended to be. Lance also gives his perso…

Episode 083 | Chelsea Bear (Disabled Influencer) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance and Chelsea discuss the spectrum of their disabilities, cerebral palsy, the challenges of interabled dating, how to embrace online haters, mobility tools, and the power of accepting your disability. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Merch: https:…

Episode 082 | Lance is back with a very personal and transparent solo episode! In this episode, Lance opens up about his own mental health struggles, his feelings on the word "burden" and how his childhood shaped his perception of retinitis pigmentosa. Lance also dives deep into three news articles that cover blinding eyeball tattoos, retinal stem …

Episode 081 | Mark Erelli joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance and Mark discuss the story behind Mark's new album "Lay Your Darkness Down" which was fueled by a mid-life retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis, pandemic seclusion and a successful kickstarter that raised over $85,000! Mark Erelli is an American singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, …

Episode 080 | Lance is back with his first solo episode of 2023! In this episode, Lance covers how our failed new year solutions and vices can affect our vision and health, the ableist language Stanford University thinks we should leave in 2022, and shares some life updates and personal goals for 2023. ------------------------- SUPPORT: Merch: http…

Episode 079 | Joe Sooch (YouTuber) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance and Joe discuss the ultra rare disease Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) that is causing Joe's muscles, tendons, and ligaments to turn into bones. They also discuss the "elite" mentality the drives Joe's YouTube channel, his struggles to find companionship as a d…

Episode 078 | Lance is back with another solo episode! In this episode, Lance introduces the new SEE-THROUGH logo, merch, and structure for the podcast! Lance also provides some life updates, covers some thought provoking news articles about blindness, answers a listener's question, and more! ------------------------- SUPPORT: Merch: https://seethr…

Episode 077 | Natalie Johnson (My Wife) and Andy + Angela Ogg (As The Light Dims - Blog) join the podcast! In this very special episode, my wife Natalie makes her first appearance on the podcast! Natalie and I have a transparent conversation with our new friends, Andy & Angela Ogg. After getting married to Angela, Andy was diagnosed and declared le…

Episode 076 | Chad E. Foster (Blind Ambition) joins the podcast! In this episode, Chad and I discuss being ambassadors for the blind community, how to find comfort in discomfort, how our mentalities affect every aspect of our lives, how helping others can help you go beyond yourself, his book "Blind Ambition" and more! -- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH -- Mer…

Episode 075 | Lukas Simianer (Clusiv - CEO) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lukas and Lance discuss the shocking employment statistics of the blindness community + how Lukas plans to solve those statistics, how having an underdog mentality can fuel your fight to reach your goals, the origins + future of Clusiv, the power of cowboy hats, and mor…

Episode 074 | Dan Mancina + Anthony Ferraro (Four Bad Eyes Podcast) join the podcast! In this episode, Dan, Anthony, and I cover the power of men's long hair, how they met, their future plans for their podcast + content, erectile dysfunction medication, how they maintain a healthy relationship with social media, and more! --------------- S E E - T …

Episode 073 | Steven McCoy (Journalist) joins the podcast! In this episode, Steven and I cover his life with Usher Syndrome, his career as the first deaf-blind black journalist, his stories of overcoming bullying, learning to advocate for yourself, challenging the stigmas of being disabled, the power that comes with accepting your disability, and m…

Episode 072 | Eric Bennardo (Foundation Fighting Blindness: Pittsburgh Chapter President) + Michael Tubiak (The RP Show & Living Free With RP) join the podcast! In this episode - Eric, Mike and I discuss the ins + outs, pros + cons of claiming SSI or SSDI (disability benefits), leaving the workforce + joining the workforce as someone who is legally…

Episode 071 | T & Cleaves from the See Saw Podcast join the podcast for a very transparent episode! The See Saw podcast is a disability podcast that doesn't pull any punches. In this episode, the See Saw lads and I discuss their blunt approach to podcasting, how they handle backlash after expressing controversial opinions, the "sensitivities" of th…

Episode 070 | Yuh! I'm back with another SOLO episode! In this one, I cover a variety of topics that are relevant to the disability community. I discuss the potential harmful side effects of erectile dysfunction medication for men living with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). I give my opinion on Molly Burke's recent appearance on "The Daily Show" with Tr…

Episode 069 | Gracie Benedith-Cane (Braille Code Inc.) joins the podcast! In this episode, Gracie and I discuss how she both accepts + advocates for her son Wani, who is legally-blind due to Septo-Optic Dysplasia. Gracie also educates me on the process of obtaining a patent, her children's book, and much more! ----- Follow Braille Code Inc. on Inst…

Episode 068 | Chad Bouton (The Unsyted Radio) joins the podcast! In this episode, Chad opens up about podcasting with social anxiety + adult autism, how to embrace your disability and use it to your advantage, and how he dug himself out of a dark time when he was once having suicidal thoughts. Want to listen to Chad's podcast "Hindsight Is 20/200"?…

Episode 067 | A special solo episode experience. In this episode, I cover the RP movie theater experience, my latest visual field test results, starting therapy, Lizzo + cancel-culture, sensory deprivation tanks, and recently hitting the TWO-YEAR mark of the podcast! -------- Have a question for me? Want your question to be featured + answered in a…

Episode 066 | Maria Pendolino (Voice Actor) joins the podcast! Maria is a professional voice actress living with Psoriatic arthritis. In this episode, Maria and I discuss her her switch from acting on-set to voice acting, her negative + positive internal thoughts linked to her disability, and how society can judge disabled people even when disabled…

Episode 065 | Karthik Kannan (Envision: Founder + CTO) joins the podcast! In this episode, Karthik and I discuss the origin story behind Envision, how the Envision app + glasses help blind and visually-impaired individuals with their independence, and what's next for Envision! To learn more about Envision, visit: https://www.letsenvision.com/ To wa…

Episode 064 | Victor Mifsud (Blind Biohacker) + Emma Krebs (The Curious One Podcast) join the podcast for a very special episode! In this episode, Victor + Emma and I discuss curiosity, biohacking, cancel culture, censorship, and social media. To learn more about Victor's Vision Optimization Summit, visit: visionoptimizationsummit.com | To listen t…