Blind Radio Guy Podcast

Romero shines the light on Sean and Omar, the founders of Athina AD, an AI-powered audio description platform that turns videos into described, narrated content for blind and low-vision viewers. They talk about how a Facebook group message turned into a four-month partnership, Sean's journey from a 2022 stroke to building an AI community of over 16,000 people, Omar's path from trying to build his...

Note: This episode was originally intended for release Monday, August 10, 2026. LinkedIn released its second annual ranking of the 50 U.S. colleges that best set graduates up for long-term career success, with Princeton holding onto the No. 1 spot for a second year, followed by Duke, Harvard, MIT, and Dartmouth. Mark Cuban names the jobs most at risk from AI, and a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arres...

Romero shines the light on Maxwell Ivey, "The Blind Blogger," a blind entrepreneur, accessibility consultant, and podcaster. Max talks about growing up in a family of carnival owners in Houston, becoming one of the few blind Eagle Scouts while losing his sight to retinitis pigmentosa, and teaching himself HTML in 2006 so he could build a website when no accessible tools existed yet. They dig into...

Note: This episode was recorded on and originally intended for release Thursday, July 30, 2026. BTS is boycotting the Grammys over the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, U.S. News ranks all 50 states with Utah topping the list for the fourth year running and Louisiana coming in dead last, T.I., Ludacris, and Rick Ross are facing brutal ticket sales for their fall to...

Taco Bell rolls out a $1 lettuce-free Mexican Pizza deal following its cyclosporiasis outbreak, at least nine schools in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado are adding pepper-spray drones to combat active shooters, diners rank their favorite fast-food spicy chicken sandwiches, and a former member of Drake's security team spills details on his over-the-top private jet lifestyle. Sources Taco Bell Offeri...

Phone calls on flights could soon be banned for good under a new bipartisan bill, Apple is rolling out a leasing program for iPhones, Watches, Macs, and iPads, and Shaquille O'Neal explains why he refuses to be called a celebrity and doesn't text other NBA players. Sources Phone Calls on Flights Could Soon Be Banned. Former Flight Attendants Say It's About More Than Manners. Apple Debuting New 'Ap...

Disney cuts hit Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic in its third round of layoffs this year, a man is under investigation after allegedly exposing himself and urinating on a family at Morgan Wallen's Baltimore show, a blind South Carolina man dies in a house fire sparked by his own oven, and it turns out Taylor Swift secretly co-wrote Calvin Harris and Rihanna's "This Is What You Came For" under...

A new HotelTonight survey breaks down what annoys frequent flyers most, a dachshund named Veeta digs herself into a 4-foot tunnel in her own backyard and has to be rescued, Marvel fans get the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and a federal judge hits pause on the $81 billion Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Sources The No. 1 Thing Passengers Do That Annoys Travelers Most Lexingto...

It's Monday, July 20, 2026. Today is National Moon Day, National Get Out of the Doghouse Day, National Lollipop Day, National Fortune Cookie Day, and International Chess Day. Spain is your 2026 World Cup champion, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time on a Ferran Torres goal, their second title ever and first since 2010. A Cleveland airport worker turned a viral missed-connection post into an actual...

Originally aired November 5, 2024. Romero sits down with his longtime friend LogicProXGaming, a fellow blind creator known for his Minecraft streams and music production, for a candid conversation sparked by the October 15th Uber and Lyft protest in San Francisco, where blind guide dog handlers demonstrated against ride denials. The two swap their own guide dog histories -- including Romero's dog...

Originally aired September 9, 2024. Romero is not happy. The NFL just announced Kendrick Lamar as the halftime headliner for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, and Romero can't get past the fact that hometown legend Lil Wayne got passed over for the spot. He breaks down the Roc Nation politics behind the pick, revisits Weezy's decades of classics, and explains why he thinks the Super Bowl's biggest st...

Originally aired February 4, 2025. Romero shines the light on Toronto radio personality, music artist, and journalist Amanda Shekarchi (on-air as Amanda Raya). Amanda talks about co-hosting MET30 on MET Radio 1280 AM, her monthly segment on AMI's "Kelly and Company," and producing her CBC documentary "Playing by Ear," which spotlights blind and visually impaired musicians. They dig into her love o...

Originally aired November 11, 2024. A group of research monkeys escapes from the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. Plus, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are spotted at an Indianapolis show, meeting Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee. Sources: Monkeys Escape Alpha Genesis Facility in Yemassee, South Carolina Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Meet Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee in Indianapolis M...

Originally aired July 15, 2024. A blind woman gets stranded far from her destination by an Uber driver. Romero gives his thoughts on Eminem's latest album. Dumbass of the Day is a 78-year-old man who got scammed trying to buy his dream car online. Plus, details on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Sources: Blind Woman Stranded by Uber Driver Corey Comperatore, Former Firefighter Killed...

Originally aired July 12, 2024. A woman on TikTok is baffled at how many blind people she spotted at an airport. A DoorDash driver puts bodily fluids in a customer's drink. And a young model goes after Kanye West for sending her "inappropriate" Instagram messages despite being married. Sources: Kanye West Slammed by Model Over Inappropriate DMs DoorDash Driver Suspected of Leaving Feces Inside Wom...

Originally aired June 24, 2024. Romero is not happy with Justin Timberlake's DWI. The type of wine you enjoy may reveal a lot about your personality. And the late legend Alex Trebek is getting honored by the U.S. Postal Service. Sources: Red vs. White Wine Drinkers Have Different Personalities Justin Timberlake's Reported Words During DWI Arrest Alex Trebek Forever Stamp Honored by USPS Follow Rom...

Originally aired June 18, 2024. You might not have a direct supervisor anymore. Plus, a Chick-fil-A summer camp for kids is available to teach customer service skills. Discover the most affordable cities for homeownership, and hear Romero's hilarious story of getting locked in a pool/hot tub room during his band trip. Sources: Most Affordable Cities for Homeownership Workplaces Are Getting Rid of...

Originally aired April 29, 2024. The best U.S. airlines are ranked. Taylor Swift is rewriting the record books for the music industry. Justin Bieber cries on IG and his wife mocks him. And could Britney Spears be going broke? Sources: Best U.S. Airlines Justin Bieber Crying in Tears Britney Spears Broke and Struggling With Mental Health Every Single Record Taylor Swift Broke With Tortured Poets De...

Originally aired March 18, 2024. Kanye West recalls attempting to have a threesome in the past with a major female rapper. Your favorite McDonald's sauce might be ruined once you find out what's in it. Country singer Elle King addresses her drunken Grand Ole Opry performance while celebrating Dolly Parton's 78th birthday. Comedian and prankster Alex Stein almost gets arrested for proclaiming his l...

Originally aired February 28, 2024. Macy's is closing 150 stores nationwide. The husband of a doctor is suing a Disney Springs restaurant after his wife died from a severe allergic reaction. Plus, a flight attendant shares on TikTok why flight crews sit on their hands during takeoff and landing. Sources: Macy's Closing 150 Stores Man Sues Disney Springs Restaurant After Doctor Wife Died From Sever...

Originally aired February 26, 2024. AT&T customers are getting a measly $5 off their bill for last week's network outage. A rapper gives $100 to Popeyes employees and soaks up the stories behind it. Plus, a top 10 list of Outback sides that is the laziest list Romero's ever seen. Sources: AT&T Outage Credit Atlanta Popeyes Employees Get Surprise Visit 10 Absolute Best Side Dishes at Outbac...

Originally aired February 9, 2024. Romero gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl, the NFL's reality TV show featuring Taylor Swift, and the late Toby Keith, who quit chemotherapy a couple of months before he passed. Sources: Toby Keith Quit Chemotherapy Months Before His Death Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)

Originally aired January 22, 2024. A man gets kicked off of an American Airlines flight for passing gas, Applebee's offers a date night subscription, and Amazon could be charging you to use Alexa. Sources: Amazon May Start Charging You to Use Alexa This Summer American Airlines Returns to Gate to Remove Gassy Passenger Applebee's Is Offering a Subscription Pass for Your Date Nights Follow Romero,...

Originally aired January 5, 2024. It's the first episode of 2024! Albert the pet pig sets a house on fire. Plus, a man scams a plumbing company and orders an Uber as his getaway vehicle, and Romero wonders why we don't have some of the things he's seen in a foreign country. Sources: Wheat Ridge Burglary Suspect Orders Uber as Getaway Vehicle Pet Pig Sets House on Fire Follow Romero, the Blind Radi...

Originally aired December 22, 2023. Romero gets a little visit from Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey. Plus, cruise-goers' vacations were destroyed this week, Jo Koy is set to host the Golden Globes, a woman pretends to work at Waffle House to steal cash, and the Slim Jim promotional vehicle was stolen. Sources: Pretend Georgia Waffle House Waitress Theft Suspect Slim Jim's Custom Sports Car D...