Blind Magic in Alice Springs

Episode 1685 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs—hosted by Murray Stewart—takes listeners on a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff tour of technology, accessibility and attitude. Murray reflects on major tech milestones (colour TV, the internet, mobile phones) and how tools like Siri and smart speakers have transformed daily life for people who are vision-impaired. The episode highlights Apple’s upcoming HomeP...

Episode 1684 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs features host Murray Stewart in a powerful solo episode about reclaiming independence after major health setbacks. Murray recounts how strokes and subsequent epilepsy have reduced his sensory and spatial awareness, eroded his confidence, and forced him to pull back from activities he once loved — like walking with assurance, hosting friends, cooking, an...

In episode 1682, presenter Murray Stewart shares a heartfelt solo reflection on pursuing contentment instead of chasing fleeting happiness. Drawing on his own rehabilitation after strokes and living with post-stroke epilepsy, Murray explains why he prefers stability over the euphoric highs that often lead to deeper lows. The episode explores practical mindset shifts and coping strategies: acceptin...

Episode 1681 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs features host Murray Stewart reflecting on how age and lived experience temper impulsivity. In this solo episode Murray explores the tension between immediate emotional reactions and long-term consequences, sharing a personal story about encountering someone who deeply wronged him and the visceral urge for revenge. He explains why he chooses pragmatism...

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1680, "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," as he opens up about a recent family loss and the beautiful send-off for his beloved aunt. Murray reflects on how moments of grief can be eased by simple routines and, more importantly, by engaging in projects that reflect who we are. He discusses being "project-driven"—from forming the Rate Powers Association to launching the Ru...

Join host Murray Stewart in Episode 1679 of Blind Magic as he responds to the widely discussed botched execution of Krista Pike in the United States. Murray opens the show with a frank appraisal of the case, explaining why he feels little sympathy for Pike after the brutal murder of 19‑year‑old Colleen Slammer, and why his sympathies lie firmly with Colleen’s mother, May Martinez, who has long cam...

Episode 1678 of Blind Magic with Murray Stewart explores coaching, resilience and the small victories that add up to greatness. Murray opens with his plan for a young athlete heading to the South Australian Athletics Championships (Feb 26–27) as the first step toward the Australian Junior Championships at Sydney Olympic Stadium in April 2027, explaining his philosophy of incremental goals and not...

Episode 1677 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart, welcomes returning guest Gin, who works with a local kangaroo sanctuary and transports visitors to meet the animals. In this conversation they explore life at the sanctuary, the hands-on experiences visitors can have, and what it’s like to work closely with Australia’s iconic marsupials. The episode covers the giant red kangar...

In this episode of Blind Magic Communications (Episode 1676), host Murray Stewart opens up about feeling flat after recent bereavements and shares practical, down-to-earth ways to lift your spirits. Murray separates brief low moods from clinical depression and explains why many of us simply experience temporary 'flat spots' when life piles on bad news. Topics covered include personal coping strate...

Episode 1,675 of Blind Magic with host Murray Stewart features a passionate on-location report from Alice Springs following a meeting with members of the local Ratepayers Association. Murray outlines deep community concerns about civic apathy versus activism, and why he and others are choosing to push back against policies and symbolism they believe threaten the town’s social and economic fabric....

Episode 1674, hosted by Murray Stewart, is a personal, reflective solo episode that explores attitudes to travel, first impressions, and the value of keeping an open mind. Murray examines his own reluctance about long-haul flights and overseas travel, candidly assessing what he thinks he can and cannot do while sharing humorous and thoughtful observations about past experiences. Topics covered inc...

Episode 1673 of Blind Magic finds host Murray Stewart broadcasting from Alice Springs, reflecting on a relaxed afternoon spent watching the AFL Grand Final and sharing personal stories about patience, travel, and pride in Australia. Murray opens with an entertaining primer on Australian Rules Football and why he thinks picking a team helps you enjoy the game, then moves into candid reflections on...

Episode 1672 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart, takes listeners on a heartfelt tour of a local kangaroo sanctuary. Murray chats with Gin, a producer on his support team who leads tours with a local operator (Center Bushbus) to the sanctuary and shares her first‑hand experiences working with rescued kangaroos. The conversation covers how joeys (baby kangaroos) are often resc...

In Episode 1671 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart shares a warm, reflective monologue about aging with gratitude, purpose, and excitement. Speaking from his own experience as a 63-year-old and a two-time survivor, Murray explores how physical abilities change over time but need not diminish one’s sense of possibility. He mixes personal anecdotes—from swinging on monkey bars as a...

Episode 1670: Host Murray Stewart broadcasts from Central Australia with a reflective, uplifting monologue about inspiration in everyday life. Murray draws on a range of personal and public examples — from the return of Celine Dion after her health struggles, to the constant companionship of his puppy Sainter, to the astonishing survival of his identical twin after a train accident — to explore ho...

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1669 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs as he reflects on sources of inspiration, personal recovery, and the values that matter most. Murray opens with warm greetings and shares how recent public figures moved him — from Brownlow Medallist Nick Daicos, whose heartfelt acceptance speech highlighted family and character, to international star Celine Dion. Murray recount...

In Episode 1668, Host Murray Stewart leads a spirited solo episode recorded in Alice Springs, taking listeners through his perspective on contemporary politics and social values. Murray questions why the political left are commonly labeled as "progressives," arguing that many of their actions — from critiques of colonial history to attacks on traditional family structures and Christianity &m...

In episode 1,667 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart offers a personal, reflective solo episode about choices, missed opportunities, and the lessons he’s learned. Murray opens with a frank reading of Frank Sinatra’s lyric “I Did It My Way” and then shares candid stories from his athletic past—recalling a 7.7-second 60m dash that once put him among the fastest vision-impaired runne...

Join host Murray Stewart on Episode 1666 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs as he reflects on a provocative question posed by his curious support worker: if he could be born again, would he choose to be male or female? That simple prompt opens a wide-ranging solo conversation about identity, choice, and the qualities that matter most. Murray explores the trade-off between brawn and brains, drawing...

Host Murray Stewart presents episode 1665 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, exploring the balance between paying for quality and giving time as a volunteer. Murray opens with the adage "you get what you pay for," noting why Australian-made goods are often more expensive but higher quality, then contrasts that with his philosophy on volunteering: "anything worth doing is worth doing well." The episo...

Episode 1,664 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds host Murray Stewart bright-eyed after a morning doctor's visit and a quick ear syringing. In this personal and wide-ranging episode Murray reflects on what it means to be lucky to live in Australia, drawing on his own experience as a blind presenter and a conversation with his Iranian-born doctor. He touches on the importance of listening, the ev...

Episode 1,663 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds host Murray Stewart in conversation with producer and support team member Jin, who has journeyed from China (via Melbourne and New Zealand) to work as a coach driver and tour guide in Central Australia. The episode blends travel anecdotes, local history, and personal reflections on life in the outback. Murray and Jin talk through the region’s dra...

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you are. In episode 1,662 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, presenter Murray Stewart delivers a passionate solo monologue about positivity, self-determination and the dangers of the so-called "misery industry." Broadcasting from Alice Springs, Murray frames the conversation around contrasts—positive versus negative, light versus dark—and explains...

Episode 1,661 of Blind Magic Communications finds host Murray Stewart in Alice Springs delivering a passionate call to action: go public, speak up and use media to expose issues that hold communities back. Murray draws on decades of lived experience to explain why sometimes the only way to force change is to step into the light and make a noise. Topics covered include the nuts and bolts of grassro...

Episode 1660 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is a wide‑ranging solo edition hosted by Murray Stewart. Murray opens with a candid reflection on giving up alcohol, the awkwardness of social conversations without a drink, and a practical tip: stay informed about local news to build conversational confidence at social events. He shares a memorable personal anecdote about meeting a Russian-born guest a...