Accessible Media Inc
Kelly and Company
Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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Episodes
Episode 1627 - Hour 1 14.09.2023 51:45
Mike Feir gets into the latest release of Sherlock, produced by Audible (7:37). The Coast Guard arrested a man trying to run a giant hamster wheel across the Atlantic. Grant Hardy has this wild story and more on What in the World (22:00). Parents are calling for better air quality in schools to protect against viruses and wildfire smoke. Bill Shackleton has more on The Buzz (37:07).Find Kelly & Co...
Episode 1626 - Hour 2 13.09.2023 50:45
Do you have a disability related question you’d like answered before the Manitoba Provincial Election? There’s an event this week that lets you have your voice heard. Community Reporter, Vic Pereira tells us all about it (0:00). Canada made history at the FIBA World Cup placing 3rd and qualifying for the Paris Olympics next year. We break it all down with Sportsnet’s Arash Madani (12:49). On our b...
Episode 1626 - Hour 1 13.09.2023 51:07
We discuss the latest news about the housing crisis with Grant Hardy in his headlines segment (7:20). Grant Hardy sticks around and brings us a new quiz (22:00)! The new Mr. Dressup doc is a nostalgia trip for generations who loved the children's performer. Bill Shackleton has the story on The Buzz (25:01).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs a...
Episode 1625 - Hour 2 12.09.2023 52:31
Accessibility Consultant Anu Pala chats with us about Disability Employment Awareness Month (0:00). A task force in British Columbia aims to improve BC’s response to future emergencies. Grant Hardy shares more in his headlines segment (13:37). Let's get into some strange and interesting collections (27:25).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs a...
Episode 1625 - Hour 1 12.09.2023 51:04
On Ask a Vet with Danielle Jongkind, we discuss pet and animal myths with another edition of MythBusters (7:52). On our Nutrition chat with Julia Karantjas, we’re chatting about health food hacks that won’t hurt your wallet (21:54). Show Organizer and ex-pro motocross racer, Richard Kehoe chats with us about the upcoming Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show (36:52)!Find Kelly &...
Episode 1624 - Hour 2 11.09.2023 50:44
There’s an accessible theatre experience at Red Bird for people who are blind or low vision. Ottawa Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick shares the details (0:00). New Department of Transportation rules have made flying more difficult, and at times, inaccessible to blind passengers. Devon Wilkins has more (14:31). What is terrorism and can law be an effective way to prevent further attacks? Danielle...
Episode 1624 - Hour 1 11.09.2023 51:20
WordPad is being removed from windows after 28 years, why is this happening? Michael Babcock fills us in (6:21). Group of 20 countries agree to increase clean energy but reach no deal on phasing out fossil fuels. Grant Hardy has more details on our Headlines segment (21:48). Access Tech Live debuts this Thursday on AMI-tv. We get a sneak peek with host Marc Aflalo (36:23).Find Kelly & Company on Y...
Episode 1623 - Hour 1 08.09.2023 51:45
In honor and remembrance of Jimmy Buffett, we talk about the Palm Tree family with Susan Kerney on our Gardening segment (7:49). Meta may offer paid ad-free Facebook and Instagram in Europe. John Biehler has the latest on our App Update (22:14). West Point to open time capsule possibly left by cadets in the 1820s. What could possibly be inside? We discuss with Bill Shackleton on The Buzz (37:45).F...
Episode 1623 - Hour 2 08.09.2023 52:12
Canada has made some history at the FIBA World Cup. Brock Richardson tells us more during our Sports Update (0:00). What is your pump-up audiobook or audiobook genre? Ryan Hooey leads this discussion on the Chatty Bookshelf (12:15). Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time (27:18).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertai...
Episode 1622 - Hour 2 07.09.2023 50:58
Chef Mary Mammoliti is back and this week we’re talking about getting our tastebuds ready with Fall recipes (0:00). We have a music quiz coming up, with Quizmaster Grant Hardy (14:18)! We have our weekly roundtable with Producer, Paul Daniel (28:19).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broa...
Episode 1622 - Hour 1 07.09.2023 50:53
We get into part two of podcasts Michael Feir discovered over the summer. Including one for super fans of Stephen King (7:51). What impact can regret have on us? Why can regrets be so difficult to cope with? We discuss more with Fern Lulham (23:22). Despite industry challenges Europe's overnight sleeper trains are on track for a comeback. Bill Shackleton has the details on The Buzz (37:10).Find Ke...
Episode 1621 - Hour 2 06.09.2023 50:45
Community Reporter, Marc Workman tells us about a CNIB program to help students who are blind or partially sighted in Alberta access the education system on an equal basis (0:00). What is a Registered Education Savings Plan? Ryan Chin dives into this as we shine a light on finance (13:30). The use of generative AI has workers feeling a mixture of emotions about their skills and career prospects. M...
Episode 1621 - Hour 1 06.09.2023 51:03
New research on happiness may be surprising to many. Grant Hardy has the scoop in his Headlines segment (6:52). The new fall television season has officially arrived, and Greg David joins us to spotlight some Canadian programming headed our way in the coming weeks (21:34). Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit. Bill Shackleton tells us more on The Bu...
Episode 1620 - Hour 2 05.09.2023 50:10
How is cooking in the North different than cooking in the South? Dawson City Community Reporter, Kim Hovey explains (0:00). On our CNIB SmartLife segment we talk about what’s new for fall” with a focus on education (12:40). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin talks about back to school rules and students' rights (27:54).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that en...
Episode 1620 - Hour 1 05.09.2023 51:37
With today being the first day of school, Vet Danielle Jongkind thought it would be fun to test our knowledge with an animal quiz (6:39)! What’s Nordic Walking and how can it be beneficial to your health? Frances Wong explains during our Wellness chat (22:49). AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty joins us to discuss some new podcasts we should keep an ear out for this month (36:09).Find Kelly &...
Episode 1619 - Hour 2 01.09.2023 52:42
On our Sports Update, Brock Richardson gets us up to date on how team Canada is doing at the FIBA World Cup (0:00). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us about a travel destination perfect for book lovers (12:23). Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time (27:22).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs...
Episode 1619 - Hour 1 01.09.2023 51:29
Gardener Susan Kerney informs us about the Heather plant and all its interesting surprises (7:23). AI can now attend your meetings for you. John Biehler explains during our App Update (21:39). Benevolent hackers cleared stalking spyware from 75,000 phones. Mark Phoenix tells us more on The Buzz (38:12).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and e...
Episode 1618 - Hour 2 31.08.2023 52:51
Dr. Alex Digiacomo chats with us about her journey across Canada in support of youth mental health (0:00). We learn about ‘Sometimes’, a book about a heartwarming story that explores the universal desire for inclusion (14:17). On our weekly roundtable we welcome Karen Magee, Content Development Specialist at AMI (27:36).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that enterta...
Episode 1618 - Hour 1 31.08.2023 51:14
Michael Feir tells us about some of the podcasts which fascinated him over the past few months (7:21). Zoom workers are heading back to the office. Grant Hardy explains on What in the World (21:30). A Drunk driving campaign in Japan gets motorists tipsy before putting them behind the wheel. Bill Shackleton tells us more on the Buzz (36:01).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media...
Episode 1617 - Hour 2 30.08.2023 52:24
The Balance for Blind Adults Community Info Fair is right around the corner. Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci gives us the details (0:00). We welcome friend of the network, Laura Bain to the program to give us an update on what she’s been up to the last little while (13:06). What new and exciting program is coming to AMI this Fall? We learn more about the changes, with AMI Communications Speciali...
Episode 1617 - Hour 1 30.08.2023 51:00
Government warning Canadians who are LGBTQ to be careful travelling in some parts of the United States is in no way politically motivated. Grant Hardy tells us more (7:03). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon helps us cut through the red tape that comes with creating more housing (21:17). To stop wildfires, residents in some Greek suburbs put their own money toward early warning drones. Bill Shackleto...
Episode 1616 - Hour 2 29.08.2023 52:31
The Alberta government gave a $1 million grant to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to reduce employment barriers (0:00). Community Reporter, Toni Freimark tells us more. On our Woodworking segment with Jeff Thompson we walk through how to build a butterfly house for your garden (11:56). We have our monthly Book Club. This time around we discuss Mad Honey By Jodi Picoult (27:23)...
Episode 1616 - Hour 1 29.08.2023 51:52
What sort of things should we consider before setting out on a hike with our dog? Vet, Danielle Jongkind lets us know (7:39). On our Nutrition segment with Julia Karantjas, we chat about some of the benefits of alternative therapies (22:03). According to a survey, less than half of Autistic youth reported that their sexual health education met their needs. We learn more about a new tool to counter...
Episode 1615 - Hour 1 28.08.2023 51:53
iOS 17 is to be released less than month from now. Michael Babcock goes over some new features during our Tech Talk (7:01). After eerily similar fires 20 years apart, frustrated experts say advice for Kelowna is much the same. Grant Hardy has the latest during his Headlines chat (22:05). Shaun Preece joins us to chat about his podcast, Shaun of the Shed, which dives into everything from using a sc...
Episode 1615 - Hour 2 28.08.2023 52:26
There’s an Ice Cream Festival taking place in Southern Ontario. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has all the sweet details (0:00). Mark Rankin is joined by Jarnail Chudge, co-creator of Soundscape to discuss the continued development of the app and plans for getting it back on the App store (12:16). On Know Your Rights, we talk about the origins of Labour Day with Danielle McLaughlin (27:39).Fin...
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