Best Vidar Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep492: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Minority Report, AD Theatre Review 5:22

3d ago5:22

5:22

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 an action packed theatrical experience with David Haig’s stage adaptation of t…

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186. While My Vidar Gently Weeps 56:57

26d ago56:57

56:57

Kali Fencl, Tim Helming, and Ian Campbell discuss spoofed domains and the American Girl brand along with @Proofpoint’s findings regarding distribution of malware on YouTube.By DomainTools

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S2 Ep491: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 04/05/2024 8:53

2d ago8:53

8:53

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 possible changes to Personal Independent Payments from the government, accessible voting, plus the recent Lived Experience Conference. If you, or someone you know, would like i…

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S2 Ep493: RNIB's Travel Well With Tech Project 7:45

3d ago7:45

7:45

A new project from RNIB is hoping to learn about experiences of blind and partially sighted travellers and also work to improve those experiences. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep489: New members join haggeye 4:53

4d ago4:53

4:53

Two new members have just joined Haggeye, RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum. Amelia talked to Jemima and Luke about the group and what they’re looking forward to most. Learn more about Haggeye on the RNIB Website https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/scotland/youth-engagement-haggeye/ Follow @Haggeyefamily on Twitter and Facebook. Image shows the…

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Breaking Badness Book Club with Dmitri Alperovitch 49:04

5d ago49:04

49:04

This week on the Breaking Badness Cybersecurity podcast, Kali Fencl is joined by CEO of DomainTools, Tim Chen, and Executive Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator and co-founder of CrowdStrike, Dimitri Alperovitch to discuss his book, “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century.”…

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S2 Ep488: Thomas Pocklington Trust DSA Education Select Committee 8:29

5d ago8:29

8:29

Thomas Pocklington Trust were involved in the recent Education Select Committee around Disabled Students Allowance. David Hogg speaks to TPT’s Lucy Merritt to find out moreBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep488: DWP PIP Consultation Rosin Jacklin 6:11

5d ago6:11

6:11

The Department of Work and Pensions has launched a consultation into changed to Personal Independence Payment. David Hogg caught up with RNIB’s Rosin Jacklin to learn more about the consultation…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep487: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 1 May 2024 5:24

5d ago5:24

5:24

Clare Aldworth, RNIB Insight Community Manager 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: Your experience of website accessibility Tilly is a student studying Media Production at De Montfort University. She is currently…

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S2 Ep483: I-SCREEN - A Project to Revolutionise the Care of Age Related Macular Degeneration 8:58

6d ago8:58

8:58

I-SCREEN is a project being supported by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast which aims to revolutionise the care of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) programme to identify and monitor the early stages of AMD through equipment found in High Street Opticians. Dr Ruth Hogg from the Centre for P…

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S2 Ep486: The EziDrops Applicator Makes Eye Drops More Accessible 6:59

6d ago6:59

6:59

If you use eye drops regularly then you’ll know just how hard it can be to administer them yourself. There’s a new product in the RNIB shop that could make taking care of your eye health much easier, it’s even had approval from the experts in Dragons Den, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find more information on the EziDrops applicator…

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S2 Ep474: Sight Support West Of England 6:29

6d ago6:29

6:29

Are you based in the west of England? Sight Support West of England supports blind and ps people in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Amelia talked to Sight Loss Advisor Team Manager, Marc Gulwell, to learn more. Image shows Sight Support West of England logo. Font is dark blue and 'West of England' is inside a white eye shape with a da…

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S2 Ep474: Film Review: Gregory's Girl (1980) 11:54

6d ago11:54

11:54

We’ll travel back to high school crushes and chippies with friends in the 1980 film Gregory’s Girl. Amelia and Allan had a laugh reviewing the Scottish coming of age comedy film, here they are with more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with th…

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S2 Ep483: Lloyd Coleman on The Colour of Dinosaurs 17:50

6d ago17:50

17:50

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day? What they actually really looked like? What colour were they? Well, these and many more questions will be answered in The Colour of Dinosaurs, a rip-roaring, prehistoric science pop gig for curious humans of all ages at the Polka Theatre in London from 11 May to 9 June 2024 with an audio des…

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S2 Ep476: Ensemble - An Accessible Audio Only Exhibition for Everyone… 11:43

7d ago11:43

11:43

Now for an exhibition of art works where audio description is the only way for everyone to experience and explore the work on display with Ensemble at APT Gallery, Deptford, south London 2-26 May 2024. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Hettie James and Stephanie Farmer the Curators of Ensemble to find out more about this audio only, aud…

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S2 Ep482: New Play Explores Wales' Hidden History 5:18

7d ago5:18

5:18

Tickets are available now for a new audio-described play in Cardiff. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the historical drama which examines Wales’ colonial past. For more information about 'The Women of Llanrumney', and to buy tickets, visit the Sherman Theatre website - The Women of Llanrumney | Sherman Theatre…

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S2 Ep485: DSA Jessica Whyte 6:23

7d ago6:23

6:23

Our David Hogg chats to Jessica Whyte from Birmingham City University following a Commons Committee about how the application and funding system around Disabled Students Allowance can be simplified…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep481: Film Review: Kicking and Screaming 9:58

7d ago9:58

9:58

Film review time now as our Toby and Kris reminisce about their studying days and review the 1995 comedy film ‘Kicking And Screaming’. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'Connect Radio' underneath.…

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S2 Ep473: Mental Health Challenges As A Blind Mum 15:40

7d ago15:40

15:40

Up to one in five women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy and up to one year after birth. The 29th April to the 5th of May is Maternal Health Week and Amelia heard from mother and CYPF Support Officer Jenny Molinuex about her own maternal health challenges. If you want to talk or get advice on mental health challenges and/or pare…

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S2 Ep473: RNIB Add Part 2 To VI Parenting Guides 8:02

7d ago8:02

8:02

RNIB have just added a part 2 to their parenting guides. This guide shares information, advice, resources and support from blind and partially sighted parents across the UK. Amelia talked to Lisa Billington and Jenny Molinuex from the RNIB Children, Young People and Families Team to learn more about the challenges VI Parents experience. If you want…

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S2 Ep480: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 27/04/2024 8:02

9d ago8:02

8:02

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 better employment prospects for blind and partially sighted people, Parliamentary work on several topics and a big thank you to the 100 runners who raised money…

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S2 Ep476: Expressionists - Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider at Tate Modern 8:33

10d ago8:33

8:33

‘Expressionists - Kandinsky, Münter And The Blue Rider’ is a major exhibition at Tate Modern that tells the story of the international circle of friends who came together in the early 20th century to transform modern art. From celebrated artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Gabriele Münter, Franz Marc and Paul Klee, to previously overlooked figures like…

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S2 Ep476: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - I Should Be So Lucky, AD Theatre Review 5:22

10d ago5:22

5:22

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 we have all those Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory songs from the 80s and 90s as Vidar was review…

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S2 Ep478: New Recommended And Legal Changes To UK Audio Description Provision 9:45

10d ago9:45

9:45

The UK regulator Ofcom has published new guidelines around the provision of audio description for TV. This also compliments new legal regulations, Media Bill, which is making its way through Parliament. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Helen Shaw, from Ofcom, and John Paton, from RNIB, to discuss the changes. If you'd like more info on a…

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S2 Ep477: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 13:31

10d ago13:31

13:31

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include accessible voting and making streets safer and easier t…

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S2 Ep475: RNIB Finds Schools Failing Children With Sight Loss 5:32

11d ago5:32

5:32

RNIB is calling on the government to provide better funding for young people in education with sight loss. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the latest education report from England. You can read more about RNIB's Freedom of Information Reports here: Freedom of Information Reports | RNIBBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep472: RNIB And Cadent Join Forces To Fight Cost Of Living Worries 4:47

11d ago4:47

4:47

UK sight loss charity and energy provider Cadent, have joined forces to provide grants to help blind and partially sighted people who are struggling during the current cost of living crisis. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to hear more about the grants and how people can apply. If you'd l…

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William Scheele – jo brattere, glattere, gjørmete og teknisk - jo bedre! 2:03:03

11d ago2:03:03

2:03:03

I denne episoden har vi fått fartsmester William Scheele i studio. Fra stupbratte "double black diamond"-stier i Whistler til gjørmefest på EWS-ritt har William på kort tid ikke bare blitt styggrask på sykkel, men også en som mestrer og briljerer på ritt når forholdene er på det verste, og stiene er på sitt mest tekniske. Hent en kald pils eller tr…

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Voices from Infosec: Kymberlee Price 1:01:03

12d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this edition of Voices from Infosec, we're talking with Founder and CEO of Zatik Security, Kymberlee Price! We'll cover her path to infosec, the origins of her organization and its goals, and her passions outside of the industry.By DomainTools

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S2 Ep471: New Healthcare Products From The RNIB Shop 8:28

12d ago8:28

8:28

RNIB’s Products For Life Store has a wide range of products to help you look after your health and wellbeing. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the latest additions to the RNIB Shop. For more information about the products discussed, visit the RNIB Shop: Talking Thermometer - Talking Ear And Forehead Thermometer | RNIB Talkin…

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S2 Ep470: Tips For Hosting Accessible Murder Mystery Parties with The BCA 8:26

12d ago8:26

8:26

The Braille Chess Association (BCA) host murder mystery parties at their residentials. Julie Leonard gave Amelia some tips on hosting a frightfully fun and accessible party. Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk Image shows five BCA members standing up and holding paper scripts and ipads to act out a murder scene.…

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S2 Ep469: New Housing Survey In Wales From Tai Pawb 4:36

14d ago4:36

4:36

A new survey in Wales is aiming to improve the experience of blind and partially sighted people who live in privately rented or social housing. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Learn more about the work of Tai Pawb here - Home - Tai PawbBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep468: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/04/2024 6:32

16d ago6:32

6:32

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 Matt started by talking about the number of people running the London marathon on Sunday 21 April 2024 in aid of the RNIB, the achievements of Mark Rogerson who has completed the six World Marathon Majors in aid…

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S2 Ep467: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Ben and Imo, AD Theatre Review 6:20

17d ago6:20

6:20

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 the reimagining for the stage of Mark Ravenhill’s 2013 radio play’ Ben and Imo…

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S2 Ep466: Blind And Partially Sighted People Missing Out On Vital Financial Support 9:00

17d ago9:00

9:00

New research has shown that a vast number of blind and partially sighted people, in the UK, are missing out on vital benefit payments, that they may be entitled to. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to find out why this is and how people can get what they're entitled to. If you would like h…

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S2 Ep467: Wanted Wardrobe Fashion Show with Blind and Partially Sighted Models 8:49

17d ago8:49

8:49

Blind and partially sighted people in Castle Donnington are dressing to the nines to raise money for their local sight loss charity. Tilly Dowler, the partially-sighted co-owner of Wanted Wardrobe, and model Sam Ball, told Amelia about their fashion show this Friday. You can learn more about Wanted Wardrobe by following them on Instagram and TikTok…

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187. Harriet the Spyware 55:09

19d ago55:09

55:09

This week Kali Fencl, Tim Helming, and Ian Campbell discuss mercenary spyware attacks along with the US, Philippines, and Japan entering into a cyber intel sharing alliance.By DomainTools

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S2 Ep465: Reading Products From The RNIB Shop 6:12

19d ago6:12

6:12

If you’re looking for new ways to access printed text, then Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the latest items available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store. More information on each of the products discussed can be found here: Hark Reader - Hark Reader | RNIB RNIB Communiplayer - RNIB Communiplayer USB Player | RNIB RNIB Acc…

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S2 Ep463: Share Your Positive Play Memories With Rebel Play 12:51

19d ago12:51

12:51

What’s your best play-time memory? TourettesHero are gathering positive play memories from disabled children, adults, parents and care-givers to inspire inclusive play events. Amelia talked to co-founder and co-artistic director Jess Thom about the project. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white ba…

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S2 Ep464: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 17 April 2024 4:13

19d ago4:13

4:13

Jemma Davison, RNIB Customer 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: Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Employment with Your Insights! Student Shiyi is working to improve employment opportunities…

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S2 Ep461: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 16 April 2024 9:28

20d ago9:28

9:28

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National …

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S2 Ep460: How does sight loss interact with autism and epilepsy? 5:59

20d ago5:59

5:59

Rachel Looby has multiple disabilities and conditions including Retinitis Pigmentosa, epilepsy and autism. She talked to Amelia about they interact and impact her life. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'Connect Radio' underneath.…

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S2 Ep462: Southampton Sight Swim for 125th Anniversary Celebration 9:48

20d ago9:48

9:48

The Southampton Sight swimming group are making a splash to celebrate 125 years of the charity. Amelia talked to Tom and Kris to learn more. Learn more about Southampton Sight on their website southamptonsight.org.uk/ Sponsor the swim by visiting their GoFundMe Page www.justgiving.com/page/mark-jones-1710757495129 Image shows swimmers Chris, Jenny …

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S2 Ep458: New Thomas Pocklington Trust Educational Resources 6:14

22d ago6:14

6:14

If you’re a blind or partially sighted student then Thomas Pocklington trust have a new suite of tools and resources to help supercharge your studies. David Hogg learned more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep457: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Bhangra Nation, AD Theatre Review 4:01

24d ago4:01

4:01

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 the fresh and funny, new musical Bhangra nation that fuses college-campus angs…

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S2 Ep479: New Thomas Pocklington Trust Educational Resources 6:14

24d ago6:14

6:14

If you’re a blind or partially sighted student then Thomas Pocklington trust have a new suite of tools and resources to help supercharge your studies. David Hogg learned more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep459: Working As A Blind Oceanographer - Dr Amy Bower 8:07

24d ago8:07

8:07

How easy is it to study the world’s oceans if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking with one blind oceanographer to hear about her experiences working in science, the technology that helps her do it, and her hopes for encouraging more young people into the field. Find out more about Dr Amy's work here - About Amy Bower :…

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S2 Ep457: Socialise from home with RNIB's Talk and Support Groups 7:01

24d ago7:01

7:01

Did you know RNIB have weekly telephone befriending and social groups? If you’re looking to have a friendly chat with others living with sight loss, it might be the perfect thing for you. Amelia talked to Dan Swales, An RNIB Talk and Support Co-ordinator, to learn more. Register your interest by visiting the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk Image shows…

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S2 Ep457: Play Chess in accessible formats with the Braille Chess Association 6:42

24d ago6:42

6:42

Looking for a new hobby, or a new chess opponent? The Braille Chess Association hold virtual and in-person lessons, matches and tournaments across the UK. You don't need to read braille to play, as they also play using adapted physical chess sets, email tournaments, computer software and more. Amelia talked to Abi Baker to learn about the matches a…

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S2 Ep455: RNIB Gaming Survey 2:49

25d ago2:49

2:49

RNIB wants to hear your views, and experiences in regards to accessible gaming. You can do this via a survey and a possible follow up interview. You can take the survey until the first of May using the link below: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/rnib-survey-on-video-games-help-us-understand-the-impact-of-being-able-to-play-the-video-games-you-w…

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