Explore every episode of the podcast ReidMyMindRadio
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| Flipping the Script on Audio Description: A True Crime Story | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:31:19 | |
In this final episode of the FTS season, I'm taking a fresh, dramatic look at the state of AD. It's an artistic exploration of how audio description went from a promising, groundbreaking career path to something threatened by AI and text-to-speech. | |||
| Flipping the Script on Audio Description: Describing the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:32:56 | |
In this latest episode, we're joined by Nic Novicki, founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) - an annual competition that gives disabled creatives the chance to showcase their talent in front of and behind the camera. | |||
| Flipping the Script on Audio Description: The Youngest To Do It! | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:26:14 | |
At 12 years old, Eleanor Stollery nnarrated the audio description for a live performance of "The Witches" at the National Theater in the UK. We hear from Eleanor, her Dad, AD veteran Roz Charmer and head of Access for the National Theater David Bellwood. We discuss Eleanor's entry into AD, exactly how she landed the opportunity and what it took to make it happen. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts. FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio Twitter: @tsreid Transcripts & more: www.reidmymind.com. | |||
| Because We Are Captivating | 09 Oct 2019 | 00:16:20 | |
Third time on the podcast, Stephanae McCoy is the co-founder of Captivating Magazine. Hear her journey from once believeing there was no future to empowering women with vision loss to see their Bold, Blind Beauty Captivating selves!Plus Steph is a part of #Spark SaturdayPCB... | |||
| Hopeless to Thriving Blind | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:14:38 | |
When Kristin Smedley was told her first son was Blind the doctor said there was no hope. Hear her journey from a lack of information to writing Thriving Blind: Stories of Real people Succeeding Without Sight. | |||
| Sparking Success After Vision Loss | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:21:59 | |
Hear all about SPARK Saturday, an event sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind to light the fire in anyone impacted by vision loss. Features guest speakers all of whom are Peers Challenging beliefs! Including yours truly kicking off the event! | |||
| Audio description: More than Movies Television and Theater | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:18:34 | |
Most people familiar with Audio Description have probably experienced the art access through movies, television or live theater. Kat Germain, a Describer from Toronto Canada tells us about providing description during conferences, sporting events and more. | |||
| Opportunities in the Creation of Audio Description | 21 Aug 2019 | 00:14:26 | |
We're taking a look at the opportunities for those within the Blind and Low Vision community to participate in its creation and not just as consumers. | |||
| Lets Stop Sleeping on Sleep | 03 Jul 2019 | 00:13:35 | |
In this episode, I'm considering how we look at sleep and the impact that the lack of it can have on the adjustment process. I share some of my own experience with Non 24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder. Plus what's theDave Chappelle Show have to do with this. | |||
| Floating Above the Lane with Prince Bri M of Power not pity | 19 Jun 2019 | 00:31:51 | |
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| The No Show Show | 05 Jun 2019 | 00:04:41 | |
I don't consider this an official episode of Reid My Mind Radio. I've been pretty busy with life but I'll be back in two... In the meantime, a quick congratulations to my daughter & check out an interview with yours truly... | |||
| A Love of Language with Elizabeth Sammons | 22 May 2019 | 00:23:10 | |
Meet Elizabeth Sammons! Hear how her love of languages has taken her to Switzerland, Russia, the Peace Corps and helped her become a published author. | |||
| Walking the Walk with Day Al-Mohamed | 08 May 2019 | 00:30:52 | |
Today we spotlight Day Al-Mohamed. We're focusing on her creative endeavors such as writing books, short stories, comic books and scripts. now she adds Film director and Producer to her list of credits. We discuss; writing, film production, the disabled Civil War soldiers known as the "Invalid Corps". Plus hear how she inspired yours truly. | |||
| Flipping the Script on Audio Description: America's Inclusive Circus | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:32:19 | |
Kicking off this 2024 FTS season with Omnium Circus. Featuring the story of their beginnings, a brief history of circus and of course audio description as told through the experiences of Omniums; | |||
| Disability Representation - Same Goal Different Strategy | 24 Apr 2019 | 00:31:46 | |
exploring the importance of disability representation in the media & the impact on society. The NFB launches #LetUsPlayUs Campaign in protest of the CW "In the Dark" series for not casting a Blind lead. Plus "Blind Face"? Time to explore the necessity | |||
| The Accidental Activist - Alice Wong | 10 Apr 2019 | 00:31:29 | |
Meet the Founder and Director of the Disability Visibility Project (DVP), Alice Wong sharing her story of becoming a Disability Activist out of necessity. Hear about the origin of DVP, defining an Activist, the Importance of people of color in disability & social Justice movements... | |||
| The Art of Access with Cheryl Green | 27 Mar 2019 | 00:31:43 | |
Meet Cheryl Green, a filmmaker focusing on disability identity and culture and making media accessible. She began making films after acquiring disabilities from brain injury. Hear why she views Captions and Audio Description as an artistic part of the film/media and a means of achieving disability justice and equity. | |||
| Up and Moving Again | 13 Mar 2019 | 00:18:19 | |
William Greer is the Director of the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival. Following an accident causing a TBI and vision loss, he found his passion for running marathons. Plus hear his best/worst films on disability. Subscribe! Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. Visit www.ReidMyMind.com @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| We've Been Here: Black Disability History | 27 Feb 2019 | 00:20:08 | |
Today, we're honoring two historic Black Women of history. Followed by Leroy Moore Jr. of The Krip-Hop Nation. We talk; the importance of including Black Disabled men & women throughout society & culture his latest publication; The Krip Hop Nation Graphic Novel Volume 1 all with a Hip-Hop appeal! Subscribe! Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. Visit www.ReidMyMind.com @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| A Celebration Of Loving And Living Blind | 13 Feb 2019 | 00:27:32 | |
January marked the anniversary of my becoming Blind. Doesn't sound like something to celebrate? I disagree. And in this episode I invited the three most important people in my life to reflect on the past 15 years. It's not just a personal reflection. Rather something I think can be of use to anyone in the early stage of vision loss. Subscribe! Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. | |||
| On the Mic with Roy Samuelson | 30 Jan 2019 | 00:18:49 | |
Continueing the #AudioDescription conversation this time with Voice Over Artist and AD Narrator Roy Samuelson. Hear about his start in the business, more about the process of creating Audio Description from his perspective and our shared enthusiasm for the subject. Subscribe! Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. www.ReidMyMind.com @tsreid | |||
| New Year New Opportunity | 16 Jan 2019 | 00:09:51 | |
Happy New Year! A quick episode sharing thoughts on my employment status, moving forward with this podcast and in general my outlook for 2019. *Now available on Spotify * Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. http://reidmymind.com @tsreid | |||
| A Few of My Favorite Things | 19 Dec 2018 | 00:09:37 | |
Is being happy during the holiday season a challenge for you? It can be for me too. Hear why and what I'm doing about it. (I can't believe I'm sharing this! ) Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio www.ReidMyMind.com Follow @tsreid on Twitter Happy Holidays! | |||
| Hive Uganda - A Sweet Success | 05 Dec 2018 | 00:18:39 | |
In this final 2017 Holman prize update we hear from Ojok Simon. The founder of Hive Uganda. This social entrepreneur established the organization to train fellow blind and low vision people of Uganda to create self-sustaining businesses through bee keeping and harvesting honey. Hear about the relationships , the community impact and the challenges that come with success. Subscribe, Rate & Review the podcast. Holla back at reidmymindradio@gmail.com. www.reidmymind.com Follow @tsreid | |||
| Blind Centered Audio Description Chat: - The 4-20 Watch & Listen Party | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 04/20/2024 (Zoom) | |||
| Beyond the Sea with the Blind Captain | 21 Nov 2018 | 00:20:53 | |
Continuing our check in with the 2017 Holman Prize winners I speak with Ahmet Ustenel. When we last spoke with him he was preparing to kayak the Bosphorus Strait. We cover the technology, pressures lessons learned and more. Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or wherever you get podcasts. Visit www.ReidMyMind.com Follow @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| The Adventures of Penny Baking Blind | 07 Nov 2018 | 00:15:02 | |
Time to check in with our 2017 Holman Prize winners. Leading off the trio is host of Baking Blind, Penny Melville Brown. Her Holman Prize took her to 6 continents where she did a lot more than cooking. Hear about her highs, lows and lessons learned. Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio. http://reidmymind.com/ @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Higher with Red Szell - 2018 Holman Prize Winner | 24 Oct 2018 | 00:24:41 | |
This episode concludes our look at the 2018 Holman Prize recipients. Last up, Red Szell, the host of RNIB's Read ON. Red is an Extreme Sport athlete and Holman Prize winner. We hear about his ambition, his journey through vision loss and more. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio www.reidmymind.com @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Blind Travel Network - A Holman Prize Win for You Too | 10 Oct 2018 | 00:22:38 | |
In part 2 of the 2018 Holman Prize series, we meet Stacy Cervenka. Stacy's creating the Blind Travel Network - a website specifically tailored to people who are blind or low vision. This Holman Prize is the first that can benefit all blind people around the world - even you too! On that note - hear Stacy's story about her encounter with U2's Bono. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app. Follow @tsreid on Twitter. | |||
| 2018 Holman Prize: Blind Empowerment in Mexico | 26 Sep 2018 | 00:20:03 | |
Beginning today, I'll introduce you to each of the three 2018 Holman Prize winners. You'll get to know a bit about them and their plans for the $25K Holman Prize. First up, Maria Conchita Hernandez organizing blind empowerment in Mexico. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio... http:reidmymind.com/ @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| No Half Stepping with Loud Steps Indoor Navigation | 12 Sep 2018 | 00:20:33 | |
In this conversation with Paul Colgan, Director of Business Development at Boni Loud Steps - an Indoor Navigation application, we talk about their approach to development, securing a permanent installation and other exciting pilot programs such as one currently underway in New York City. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio... http://reidmymind.com/ Follow @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - A Girl From the South Who Stepped Into NASA | 29 Aug 2018 | 00:25:42 | |
Continuing from the last episode "Black on Audio Description" I present our interview with Denna Lambert. The modern day "Hidden Figures. Listen as we highlight her journey including lessons for those pursuing their own goals, advice for those in positions of power and the various ways aspects of identity intersect with blindness or disability. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Play Sound Cloud, Stitcher Tune In Radio www.reidmymind.com @tsreid | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: Black on Audio Description | 15 Aug 2018 | 00:24:36 | |
Continuing a discussion on my thoughts on Audio Description. This time it's really a conversation. I called a listener who sent me feedback regarding the episodes question. Why didn't Black Panther have a Black person narrating the description? Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio www.ReidMyMind.com @tsreid | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: Master Chef Christine Ha | 01 Aug 2018 | 00:19:39 | |
Christine Ha (@theblindcook), winner of Fox's Master Chef in 2012 never set out to be a cook. In fact, as a young girl she had no interest in cooking at all. Hear all about how becoming Master Chef changed her life. Including launching her latest venture; The Blind Goat. A restaurant or Chef Station in a new Houston Texas Food Hall. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In www.reidmymind.com @tsreid | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: Let's Play Ball... Beep Baseball! | 18 Jul 2018 | 00:23:40 | |
Today, we take a look at the adapted sport of Beep Baseball through a new book on the subject; Beep Baseball: Inside the Unseen World of Baseball for the Blind. I speak with the author @davidWanczyk, some @NBBA players and learn about the NBBA World Series coming up later this month. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher or Tune In Radio. Visit reidmymind.com Follow @tsreid on Twitter. | |||
| The Art of Adjustment - Tribe and Trust | 29 May 2024 | 00:23:09 | |
In this last episode of the Art of Adjustment (AOA) season, I'm exploring tribe and trust. Two themes that stood out to me in the last episode, featuring Andres Jay Molina. I thought I'd explore them as they're quite important to our adjustment. | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: On Music & Identity with Graham Norwood | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:20:46 | |
"It's been a long time coming..." and we're finally here. Back with another episode and finally bringing you a request from a listener. NYC based Musician Graham Norwood spoke with me about his music, the process of becoming a part of the disability community and more. Plus hear some samples of his music and become a fan at grahamnorwoodmusic.com Subscribe to the podcast Follow @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - On Black Panther Audio Description - Race, Selection & Time | 02 May 2018 | 00:13:30 | |
More on Black Panther? Well, yes, sort of! It's really a good movie that raises some issues about Audio Description that need to be a part of AD conversations. In fact, these issues go further and touch on so called race and disability. I thought i'd begin here... Plus some suggestions as to how we can enhance the Audio Description improving the movie experience for Blind movie goers. Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In Radio, Sound Cloud http://reidmymind.com/ @tsreid | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - Tony the Traveller | 18 Apr 2018 | 00:22:40 | |
Tony Giles, the author of two books capturing his journeys, has visited 7 continents and continues to travel to cities and countries around the world - independently. As a person who is blind and has severe hearing loss, we learn how he began traveling alone, how his early education paved the way for his exploration along with several valuable take aways for anyone! Subscribe : Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio www.ReidMyMind.com Follow @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - Chancey Fleet Assisting with More than Technology | 04 Apr 2018 | 00:23:13 | |
Continuing with the theme of employment of people with disabilities, today's episode explores one person's experience with lessons that are applicable to everyone. Chancey Fleet is the Assistive Technology Coordinator for the Andrew Heiskel Talking Book Library in New York City. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Radio. Follow @tsreid on Twitter. | |||
| Reid My Mind radio - Getting Back | 20 Mar 2018 | 00:08:05 | |
I didn't plan to take a break from the podcast, but life happens. I'll tell you more about that in this episode plus, an update on a RMM Radio Alumni. Finally, a taste of my new podcast with my co host Doctor Dre from MTV, Hot 97 & more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Tune In Follow @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: Employment Challenges for People with Disabilities | 31 Jan 2018 | 00:16:43 | |
With all the "positive" talk about the economy and employment rate I wanted to talk about the high unemployment rate among people with disabilities. RMMRadio Alumni Joe Stretchay Director of the Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services in Pennsylvania joins me to talk about the challenges faced by people who are blind and hear what's being done to improve the numbers. Subscribe : Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In Radio. http://.reidmymind.com. @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: A Career Launched from Print Disability | 17 Jan 2018 | 00:23:02 | |
Happy New Year! Starting 2018 with an interview with George Kerscher the creator and founder of Computerized Books for the Blind and Print Disabled which later became a part of Learning Ally. If you or someone you know has ever benefitted from reading a digital book you should listen to this. In fact, you should still listen! Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In Radio & Reidmymind.com! Follow me on Twitter: @tsreid | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: The Sabbatical | 25 Oct 2017 | 00:02:33 | |
RMMRadio is going on sabbatical! I'll be gone through November, I'll be gone through November...!! You can still subscribe using Apple Podcast, Google Play, Tune In Radio, Stitcher and Sound Cloud. www.reidmymind.com @tsreid on Twitter. | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: For the Love of Honey | 10 Oct 2017 | 00:26:29 | |
This third segment features Ojok Simon. Attacked as a boy in Uganda by the infamous army of Joseph Kony, hear his journey to becoming one of the first three Holman Prize winners as an Entrepreneur who is about more than just bizzzzness! Subscribe using Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In & Follow on Sound Cloud. @tsreid on Twitter | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio Get On Board With The Blind Captain | 27 Sep 2017 | 00:20:55 | |
Holman Prize winnerAhmet Ustunel says the water is his "happy place." Hear all about his plans to be the first blind person to independently kayak from Europe to Asia... alone! Plus the water being my Happy place means Ahmet and I have two things in common. Find out what! Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In Radio or Sound Cloud. Follow @tsreid|@reidmymindradio | |||
| The Art of Adjustment - Light it Up with Andres Jay Molina | 15 May 2024 | 00:22:19 | |
In this second to last episode of the season meet Film Maker, Poet and Motion Graphic Artis, Andres "Jay" Molina. | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio: Meet Holman Prize Winner Baking Blind | 13 Sep 2017 | 00:21:19 | |
Want 25G's? That question was posed to all legally blind people brave enough to submit their video to YouTube explaining exactly how they would use the money. It's a contest sponsored by the San Francisco Lighthouse called The Holman Prize. In this 3 part series mmeet the winners and learn the answers and see how it's more than what you may think. Subscribe to RMMRadio: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune IN & Sound Cloud. http://reidmymind.com/ Twitter: @tsreid|@ reidmymindradio | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - 14 Year Old Makes Talking Laundry Machine | 29 Aug 2017 | 00:14:48 | |
Touch screens and digital displays look sexy and futuristic, but can present a real access issue. Jack Duppleacess, a 14 year old programmer stepped up to the challenge of making a washer and dryer talk! Hear how he did it and the possible impact this can have on the future of appliances. Then have an impact on the future of RMMRadio by Subscribing! Available via Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In & Sound Cloud Follow on Twitter: @tsreid | @reidmymindradio http://reidmymind.com/ | |||
| Reid My Mind Radio - Full Access to Movies & Television... | 16 Aug 2017 | 00:19:08 | |
An episode packed with goodness. First, Alex Koren one of two founders of Actiview, the new startup changing not only the way we consume audio description but the way we think of video accessibility. This episode also includes: A slight rant on access to Audio Description in general. Plus, a special sneak peak into a new project I'm excited to work on with one of Hip Hop's pioneers, Doctor Dre; an original Def Jam artist, Yo MTV Raps and Hot 97 Morning Show host & DJ. Once again, I felt inspired! This time by Brooklyn's own Notorious BIG... and if you don't know, now you know...! Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In, Sound Cloud Follow @tsreid| @reidmymindradio | |||