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 1602 - Hour 1 09.08.2023 51:30
US scientists repeated a fusion ignition breakthrough for the second time. Mark Phoenix tells us all about it (6:58). Greg David guides us through the Television history of late-night talk shows (23:20). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (37:29).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through...
Episode 1601 - Hour 2 08.08.2023 50:00
Discovery Day is right around the corner. Kim Hovey, our Community Reporter in Dawson City, Yukon has all the details (0:00). During our CNIB SmartLife chat, we learn about IrisVision Inspire, the latest wearable product by IrisVision (12:18). On our Collections & Hobbies chat, we’re joined by AMI Production Assistant, Kingsley Juuko to talk about his love of soccer (27:50).Find Kelly & Company on...
Episode 1601 - Hour 1 08.08.2023 51:45
With the rising cost of living, more and more people are finding it difficult to afford pet expenses. What options do we have if we find ourselves in that situation? Dr Danielle Jongkind explains (7:31). How can you maintain strong and healthy nails? Wellness contributor Frances Wong lets us know (22:25). Naeem Komeilipoor, Founder and Chief Technical Officer at AAVAA, tells us about their groundb...
Episode 1600 - Hour 2 04.08.2023 50:39
Mixed doubles curling is expanding into the winter Paralympic games. Brock Richardson has more on our Sports Update (0:00). Let's talk about Mangas: what they are, where they come from, and how we can consume them, with Ryan Hooey on the Chatty Bookshelf (13:00). Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time (27:58).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI i...
Episode 1600 - Hour 1 04.08.2023 51:04
What can we do to better the lives of our indoor and outdoor plants during the summer? Gardener Susan Kerney lets us know (7:23). Facebook and Instagram have started to block news in Canada. We get the scoop with John Biehler on our App Update (21:47). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:44).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, inf...
Episode 1599 - Hour 2 03.08.2023 50:36
The Hosts get put to the test with a new Kelly and Ramya game: First Letter, Rapid Fire (0:00). Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette invites us to an audio-described photography exhibition at the Maison Hurtubise in Montreal, Quebec (13:08). Let's get to this week's Roundtable conversation, with our guest Mark Phoenix (28:53).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that en...
Episode 1599 - Hour 1 03.08.2023 51:11
Michael Feir highlights the complete BBC audio drama adaptation of #44 Scotland Street (7:20). We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Producer Grant Hardy, on What in the World (22:29). Canada Goose is launching a second hand trade-in program, and we learn all about it on The Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:38).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that...
Episode 1598 - Hour 2 02.08.2023 52:26
The Canadian National Exhibition is back in Toronto; Community Reporter Stephen Ricci has this year's highlights (0:00). what is a Registered retirement Savings Plan? We learn the ins and outs with Ryan Bradleigh Chin, Certified Financial Planner at Sun Life Financial (13:16). Tara Parry, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half, presents the latest Canadian employment stats (28:14)...
Episode 1598 - Hour 1 02.08.2023 51:17
Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (6:57). On In The Know: Margrett Weldon offers travel tips for people with disabilities thinking of taking a trip during the winter season. A bike ride across Iowa is putting vibrant small town America into sharp focus (21:57). Bill Shackleton tells us more on the Buzz (37:44).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!...
Episode 1597 - Hour 2 01.08.2023 51:56
It's Name That Tune, a music quiz with Producer Grant Hardy (0:00). On our Book Club, we review Hench By Natalie Zina Walschots, recommended by Mark Phoenix, who joins us on the panel (11:24). On our Parenting chat, Lucia Bellafante discusses outdoor safety and fun, keeping in mind the new sounds, sights and sensations that come with being in unfamiliar outdoor environments (27:08).Find Kelly & Co...
Episode 1597 - Hour 1 01.08.2023 52:56
What are some unexpected funny or quirky things vets run into in the veterinary profession? Dr. Danielle Jongkind shares her experiences (7:19). Nutritionist Julia Karantjas highlights the importance of a good sleep hygiene routine and what that might entail for each of us (22:13). Vancouver-based comedian Megan Milton chats with us about her upcoming original show, “Free Kittens,” debuting in Van...
Episode 1596 - Hour 2 31.07.2023 52:46
Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights Summer Shows at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, and other goings on in Southwestern Ontario (0:00). The AREA 506 Festival over the New Brunswick Day long weekend features the best of the province’s music, culture and goods. We get the scoop with Community Reporter Marisa Hersey-Misner (12:40). A number of school boards have decided to end their Schoo...
Episode 1596 - Hour 1 31.07.2023 51:42
Michael Babcock has found an almost-accessible Blood pressure monitor. He shares his thoughts on the tool and its accessibility (7:05). Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (21:53). Janice Olynich creates custom orthotics and prosthetics for animals; we chat about her work on Season 2 of Adaptive Animals on AMI-tv (36:29).Find Kelly & Company on...
Episode 1595 - Hour 2 19.07.2023 50:33
A new bylaw was recently introduced in Edmonton, Alberta to ban single use items. Community Reporter Marc Workman has more (0:00). After multiple seasons of young people looking for love on reality TV, The Bachelor franchise has aged up with their latest franchise called ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ We learn more with Corinne Van Dusen on our Entertainment Update (12:06). Employment levels fluctuate in...
Episode 1595 - Hour 1 19.07.2023 51:12
Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (7:27). Margrett Weldon examines the recent changes being dealt with by employees of the Ontario Disability Support Program (22:00). It's the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:48).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities thr...
Episode 1594 - Hour 2 18.07.2023 48:54
The 38th annual George Street Festival kicks off in St. Johns next week. Community Reporter Kim Thistle has the details (0:00). Yang Wang identifies as an agnostic, and shares her personal learning experiences about differences in beliefs in Canada (11:25). On our Monthly Voices segment, we’re joined by Tech Guru Marc Aflalo who tells us about his new projects and extensive career in broadcasting...
Episode 1594 - Hour 1 18.07.2023 52:37
On Curious Minds, Christine Malec updates us on the latest in accessible astronomy (7:44). Nutritionist Julia Karantjas shares uncommon smoothie add-ins and ingredients to maximize nourishing our bodies (21:25). US Ambassador Alan Gunzburg with the Global DARE Foundation chats with us about their work advocating for patients with Refsum disease (36:29).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AM...
Episode 1593 - Hour 2 17.07.2023 49:38
There are several community events taking place at Lansdown Park in Ottawa over the summer. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick tells us more (0:00). On our Independent Living Skills segment, Leanne Baarda gives us some accessible barbequing tips. We discuss everything from essential tools to delicious recipes (12:06). What are some challenges that children and youth who are undocumented in Canada...
Episode 1593 - Hour 1 17.07.2023 51:00
There’s a new Jaws feature coming in a future version that will help people better understand their backgrounds in video calls. Michael Babcock tells us how it works (6:36). We bring on Reporter Grant Hardy to talk the latest in Health, Lifestyle, and Accessibility (21:34). We’re joined by Therese Estacion, Host of Postcards From to tee-up the upcoming season which comes to AMI-tv July 27th (35:33...
Episode 1592 - Hour 2 14.07.2023 53:09
The MLB All-Star break to place earlier this week. Josh Watson of the Neutral Zone joins us to give us some back ground on this (0:00). Amazon recently launched a beta website library for eBooks and audiobooks. What does this look like and include? Ryan Hooey lets us know on The Chatty Bookshelf (13:17). Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time (27:36).Find K...
Episode 1592 - Hour 1 14.07.2023 51:12
During our Gardening segment, Susan Kerney tells us about the Lantana plant (8:16). A class-action lawsuit says Google stole everyone's data to train its AI. John Biehler has the latest on this story on our App Update (22:03). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:41).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadian...
Episode 1591 - Hour 2 13.07.2023 51:58
On Today's headlines segment, Grant Hardy talks about how to keep cool during a heat wave (0:00). On our Accessible Gaming segment, Markus McCracken lets us know about a few games he’s exploring on Xbox and PlayStation (11:53). We have another edition of the weekly roundtable. Our guest today is Kelly and Ramya contributor, Mike Feir (28:02).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a medi...
Episode 1591 - Hour 1 13.07.2023 51:44
If you've ever had daydreams of living a totally different life, Michael Feir found the perfect accessible game for you. It’s called BitLife and he tells us all about it (8:51). Is empathy something we can do without thinking or do we choose to be empathetic? We chat more about this with Fern Lulham (23:11). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (38:02).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! Ab...
Episode 1590 - Hour 2 12.07.2023 50:20
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival starts up next week. Community Reporter, Vic Pereira gives us the details (0:00). What is self-care? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? We discuss more with Registered Nurse, Leslie Depoe (12:12). What should we consider when going into business with family? Kevin Shaw gives us some tips (27:13).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media com...
Episode 1590 - Hour 1 12.07.2023 51:08
Let’s flip through Headlines with Producer Grant Hardy. We get some TV history with Greg David (7:26). We dive into what “Must See TV” really means and if it still exists today (21:50). It's the Wednesday edition of the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:08).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three...
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