ReidMyMindRadio

In this continuous self-portrait episode, I'm exploring aspects of my own adjustment to becoming Blind.  Reflecting back on my early days, I realized I didn't have much of a chance of retreating inward. I was a little annoyed about that at first. But my special guest helps me understand. Content Warning: Brief mentioning of depression and suicide. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB &...

At 16 Krystle Allen became Blind and turned inward. Eventually curiosity and strong connection to her family, friends and  the community in Newark, New Jersey helped her launch  her non-profit organization, Eyes Like Mine Inc. Hear about events like the Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, Dancing with the Blind and more aiding others in their adjustment. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts...

This podcast always wanted to be a way to share our stories and experiences as well as providing encouragement to those adjusting to blindness and disability in general,   This year makes ten years of producing this podcast. Take a listen to what's in store for this first season of 2024.   Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more:...

Just in time to close out 2023, the band is back together! We're continuing our live series "Blind Centered Audio Description" with a conversation on Allyship.  Plenty of people claim to be allies, but how many of us actually know what true allyship is supposed to look like? Too often, much of what we experience is performative.  Take a listen to this live conversation and then consider those you...

I'm a fan of Superfest Disability Film Festival and I think you will be too if you're not already. In support of Superfest 2023, I decided to ReidPlay an episode from 2020 where you'll learn all about the history of the festival, the process of selecting films , the meaning of disability 201 films and more about the longmore center. The head over to SuperfestFilm.com. Subscribe/follow wherever you...

Eric Wickstrom, Director of AD at IDC and Rhys Lloyd Head of Studios at DVW, join me to discuss challenges and solutions to the production of quality audio description. I couldn't think of a better way to conclude both this two part episode and the 2023 Flipping the Script season.    Don't forget to check out part one... Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitt...

In this two part series we're looking at what we, all of us who appreciate audio description and want to see it improve, can do about those things jeopardizing it's  future growth. First, the often used comparison of AD to captions with an actual user. Are they really the North star that should be guiding how we advocate for audio description? Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG:...

This is the last bonus episode  which stems from the Flipping the Script on Audio Description: What We See episode where I linked visual hallucinations, trust and the participation of Blind people in audio description. Andrew Slater and I talk about producing audio description, hallucinations, synesthesia and more. Follow or Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! FB/IG: @ReidMyMindRadio Twitter: @ts...

In this bonus episode, I speak with Collin van Uchelen. A community psychologist out of Vancouver Canada, Collin talks about his experience with Scintillating Photopsia, his work defining a means of effectively describing fireworks as well as his own jour

Cultural competency in AD means authentic experiences of film and television because #RepresentationMatters! Yet, the "white washing" of Black content continues. One of the most egregious examples, "Hair Tales" all about Black women and their hair was narrated by a white woman. Something has to be said. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Trans...

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing the full (slightly edited)  versions of my conversations with each of the guests appearing in "What We See".  First up, my conversation with Carmen Papalia where we discuss: -  Blind vs. Non-visual  - Apparitions/Hallucinations - Engaging hallucinations with Canibis  ... & more. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsr...

Set Hernandez is the producer and director of Unseen- a documentary which follows Pedro, an undocumented college student who happens to be Blind. The two join me to discuss; film making, intersectionality, audio description and more. #NoMorePasses  Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more: www.reidmymind.com

Inspired by the podcast "Pigeonhole" by my friend and colleague Cheryl Green, I decided to explore my own experience with hallucinations. I recognized a correlation between what I see and the challenges we face as Blind people trying to work in audio description. Carmen Papalia, Collin van Uchelen & Andrew Slater help me work through this idea & Flip the Script on AD! Subscribe/follow wherever you...

Adrienne Livingston, Director of Anti-Sex Trafficking for World Ventures discusses sex trafficking and its relationship to disability. Learn about the techniques used to persuade unsuspecting men and women into a life of prostitution and or domestic violence. TW CW: This episode contains references to physical or emotional violence and sexual acts. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB &...

Edited recording BCAD009 Live Chat:04/05/2023 (Linked In) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid For Transcript visit:...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 04/05/2023(Linked In) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfucious...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 03-08-2023(Linked In) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfucious...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 12/09/2022 (Linked In) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfuciou...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 11/09/2022 (Linked In) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfuciou...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 10/07/2022(LocationTwitter) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConf...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 09/21/2022 (LocationTwitter) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindCon...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 09/09/2022 (Twitter) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfucious...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 8/26/2022 (Twitter Spaces) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Scott B: @BlindConfu...

Today, in 22 minutes we're closing 2022 with a bit about why the radio is important to this podcast. Plus: - Podcast shout outs! - What to expect from RMM Radio in 2023 - What is BCAD Chats - The 2022 Rap Up Happy Holidays Family! Peace & Love Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts. FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio Twitter: @tsreid Transcripts & more: www.reidmymind.com

To close the #YGBD season , Disability Advocate Heather Watkins and Journalist Lisa Bryant join me to discuss some of the challenges affecting disabled Black women. Career, relationships, parenting, healthcare and more. Remember to check out the ACB Audio Description Awards Gala on 11/29 hosted by yours truly along with RMM Radio sister, Nefertiti Matos Olivares. Subscribe/follow wherever you get...