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Kelly and Company

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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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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 1502 - Hour 1 03.03.2023

There are some key sleep behaviours that could improve life expectancy. Grant Hardy tells us more (6:49). There’s an alternative to Twitter on the horizon. John Biehler gives us the details in his app update (21:50). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:19). Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with di...

Episode 1501 - Hour 2 02.03.2023

We have our Food segment with Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession. She tells us about some social media trends that are floating around the culinary world (0:00) . We flip through quirky stories from around the globe that Contributor, Grant Hardy brings to us, and we call it What in the World (12:38). Plus, on our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by In The Know contributor, Margrett Weldon (27:22)...

Episode 1501 - Hour 1 02.03.2023

Graphic Audio has adapted the Bookman Histories trilogy of fantasy adventures. Michael Feir shares his thoughts on the first title (7:13). The NHL trade deadline is just over twenty-four hours away. The Nation Network’s Nick Alberga joins us to break down some of the deals (21:46). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:18).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media comp...

Episode 1500 - Hour 2 01.03.2023

The Oakville Festivals of Film and Art, are proud to present an inspirational and entertaining evening celebrating powerful female changemakers for International Women’s Day (0:00). OFFA Executive Director and Programmer Wendy Donnan tells us all about it. We speak with Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin about loans. Why do we need loans and what our options? We learn more (12:57).Find Kelly &...

Episode 1500 - Hour 1 01.03.2023

There are some key sleep behaviors that could improve life expectancy. Grant Hardy tells us more (7:04). On In The Know we find out about an organization that helps Canadians become healthier in spirit, mind, and body, without breaking their banks (21:49). It’s the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton (36:15)!Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media co...

Episode 1499 - Hour 2 28.02.2023

There’s a benefit concert being hosted by Alan Doyle for Bridges To Hope. St. Johns Community Reporter, Kim Thistle gives us the details (0:00). We have our Woodworking segment with Jeff Thompson. He tells us how a candy dispenser project built his shop(12:35). Plus, On this month's Book Club, we review I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, with recommender of the Memoir, Nisreen Abdel-Majid (...

Episode 1499 - Hour 1 28.02.2023

Dr Danielle tells us about what to do when the worst happens. What happens when your dog bites someone (7:18)? We continue our chat on mushrooms with Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas. We focus on the functional mushrooms, the ones you can’t find in a grocery store and that you wouldn’t add to a stir fry (22:04). “You’re My Hero”, a seven-part comedy series about navigating the world with cerebral pal...

Episode 1498 - Hour 2 27.02.2023

The NAC English Theatre in Ottawa has an upcoming live described show. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick has the details (1:16). During our Orientation and Mobility conversation, Mark Rankin and Dr Jean Marc Feghali, Head of Research and Development at WeWalk, introduce the WeWalk Smart Cane (13:14). On Know Your Rights we speak with behind-the-scenes researcher and law student extraordinaire, Br...

Episode 1498 - Hour 1 27.02.2023

On Talking Tech, Michael Babcock lets us know about an important update for AIRA users (6:47). The Scotties Tournament of Hearts concluded this weekend in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Brock Richardson recaps this event (21:37). Greg David, our Communications Specialist at AMI, joins us to talk about some exciting new and returning series you can catch this month on AMI-tv (36:05).Find Kelly & Company...

Episode 1497 - Hour 2 24.02.2023

Susan Kerney discusses how we can prep our indoor plants as they wake up from their Winter sleep (1:48). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey welcomes in guests, Author Josh Ridell and Narrator Torian Bracket of Please Report Your Bug Here (12:36). Plus, Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:25).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AM...

Episode 1497 - Hour 1 24.02.2023

Fern Lulham joins us for a special Friday appearance. She’s talking about some of the issues that may be leading to low employment rates for people with disabilities (7:18). Samsung says users will be able to clone their voice to respond to calls. John Biehler has the details on our App Update (21:50). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Friday Buzz with Bill (36:11).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!...

Episode 1496 - Hour 2 23.02.2023

Mary Mammoliti joins us and we’re talking about how to up your kitchen game with a few must use tips (0:00). It’s going to be an exciting March Break at the Ontario Science Centre, with lots to see, learn and do. Victoria Gee, Researcher-Programmer at the Ontario Science Centre, tells us more (12:42). Plus, On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by friend of the show and avid listener, Katherine V...

Episode 1496 - Hour 1 23.02.2023

Mike Feir drops by to tell us about how we can eliminate distraction with Focus Modes on iOS (7:18). The cure for hiccups exists, and it's free. Grant Hardy gives us the details (21:50). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Thursday edition of The Buzz (36:18).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through thr...

Episode 1495 - Hour 2 23.02.2023

The ongoing search for the airborne object shot down over Yukon last weekend has brought some excitement — and a bit of uneasiness. Community Reporter in Dawson City Yukon, Kim Hovey has more (0:00). Jully Black changed one word in O Canada when she preformed it at the NBA All-Star Game. Entertainment Reporter, Corinne Van Dusen gives us the details (12:12). Plus, On our entrepreneurship chat, Kev...

Episode 1495 - Hour 1 22.02.2023

When disaster hits, social circles can be crucial lifelines. Grant Hardy explains in his headlines segment (7:00). Greg David discusses the top categories and nominees for this year’s Canadian Screen Awards (21:45). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Wednesday edition of The Buzz (36:26).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians...

Episode 1494 - Hour 2 22.02.2023

Lego is making its way to some Nova Scotia libraries. Community Reporter, Julie Martin has the details (0:00). Yang Wang discusses love and relationships. The good, the bad, and the lessons we can take from these experiences (12:51). Plus, this month on our Voices segment, we’re joined by Manager of AMI-audio, Andy Frank. He discusses his trip to Vienna and the Zero Project (27:33).Find Kelly & Co...

Episode 1494 - Hour 1 22.02.2023

We chat with Dr Danielle Jongkind about urinary tract infections in pets. What are the symptoms? What can we do about them? We learn more (7:01). What exactly is considered air pollution, and why is it such a concern for us? Frances Wong dives into this during her Wellness chat (21:42). Cantaloupe has created an ADA compliant large screen vending kiosk - made for those with mobility issues, in a w...

Episode 1493 - Hour 2 17.02.2023

Gardener Susan Kerney talks about plant families and some surprising relatives (1:28). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us about a new and trending book review website that’s intended for teens and children (13:04). Plus, Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (26:54).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company th...

Episode 1493 - Hour 1 17.02.2023

How can you become more empathetic? Is it even possible to become more empathetic? Grant Hardy explains (6:51). Uber has introduced an audio recording safety feature for rides. John Biehler gives us the details (21:30). We get our Friday edition of the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:13).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians...

Episode 1492 - Hour 2 16.02.2023

Mary Mammoliti’s back with what’s happening in food and drink this week. She’s talking everything you need to know about olive oil (0:00) Sea shanties have had a bit a surprising revival in the past few years. We discuss further with Christine Malec on Curious Minds (12:37). Plus, we have our weekly roundtable with guest, Mark Phoenix (27:07).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a med...

Episode 1492 - Hour 1 16.02.2023

Notifications are a big part of the smartphone experience. They make us aware of things happening in the background. However, this can be a royal pain at times. Michael Feir helps us take charge of notifications (6:57). We flip through quirky stories from around the globe that Contributor, Grant Hardy brings to us, and we call it What in the World (21:31). It’s the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shacklet...

Episode 1491 - Hour 2 15.02.2023

We welcome our newest Community Reporter to the Kelly and Ramya family, Stephen Ricci (0:00). In our latest report from Robert Half, Michael French shares some useful insights for employers and job-seekers to cultivate strong working relationships and find passion at work (12:29). Plus, we have a discussion with Markus McCracken on how games are continually being improved for accessibility and inc...

Episode 1491 - Hour 1 15.02.2023

We bring on Reporter Grant Hardy to talk the latest in Health, Lifestyle, and Accessibility. We discuss the intersection of assisted death and people with disabilities (6:57). On In The Know we learn about Doctors Without Borders, and the David McAntony Gibson Foundation (21:42). It’s the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton (36:50)!Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! Abo...

Episode 1490 - Hour 2 14.02.2023

Medicine Hat Community Reporter Toni Freimark highlights the Alberta Affordability Payments program (0:42). Amy Coupal with the Ontario Caregivers Organization shares tips for what you can do for all the important caregivers in your life (12:31). Plus, Travel memorabilia, roadmaps, and travel posters. We learn about this vast collection of John Melville's, on this month's Collections & Hobbies con...

Episode 1490 - Hour 1 14.02.2023

It's Valentine's Day and everybody is talking about love, including our veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind, who’s to talk to us about what she loves about her job (7:05). Mushrooms can not only provide great flavour in dishes, but they can also provide us with tons of health benefits. We dive into this with Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas (21:31). When Suzie Yorke decided to use her youngest daughter’s...

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