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In this final episode of the FTS season, I'm taking a fresh, dramatic look at the state of AD. It's an artistic exploration of how audio description went from a promising, groundbreaking career path to something threatened by AI and text-to-speech. To do this, we're taking on the true crime genre, but the case is about Audio Description itself. Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transc...

In this latest episode, we're joined by Nic Novicki, founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) - an annual competition that gives disabled creatives the chance to showcase their talent in front of and behind the camera. We discuss: Nic's career and the relationship to EDFC And plenty more... Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. F...

In this latest episode, we feature, educator, musician, and composer Estevan Carlos Benson, exploring the power of sound design in film. We're breaking down how sound shapes our understanding of a story—often without a single line of dialogue. Estevan shares tips for "active listening,"we discuss audio easter eggs and I have some fun with audio... Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Tra...

This episode we're diving deep into the creative possibilities of audio description with Blind Composer , Kemal Gorey. Hear about: - "Blending in" - The impact of his first time on stage as a boy - His personal experience with audio description  ... and how all of this lead to the opportunity for Kemal to score a silent film entirely based on its audio description.   Follow or subscribe wherever y...

For the past few years, the summer season has been dedicated to Flipping the Script on Audio Description. Even though I've been gone for a minute, we're continuing with that tradition. In the upcoming episodes we'll continue to explore AD and in general access to video content all through a Blind Centered approach. Simply put, centering the Blind and low vision AD consumers in the conversation. I'...

Happy New Year! I'm hopping into the podcast feed to share some news about POD Access. The forthcoming website and podcast are all focused on d/Deaf and disabled podcasters interested in starting or maintaining a podcast.       

Meet Sam Gould & Christopher Robinson of Think Outside the Vox, bringing equitable access to the live theater space in Massachusetts. We're talking about American Sign Language, Audio Description, live captioning and more. Anyone interested in making their live space access  more culturally competent and in general, equitable, you need to listen/read this episode.  Subscribe/Follow  wherever you g...

We headed across the pond again, (virtually) to hang out with Elaine, Lesta and Shivaangee AKA SoundScribe. We discuss their origin story, AD philosophy, representation from the global majority, audio description as art  and more. Hopefully this edited version of our conversation captures the fun we had... at least I know I enjoyed our time together. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB...

A special invitation to those who rock with Reid My Mind Radio.  Help me celebrate 10 years of producing the podcast! Please share your feedback about the podcast;  How has it impacted you?  What guests or topics resonate with you? Send a voice memo or call 1-570-798-7343.... Email: ReidMyMindRadio@gmail.com  Shout outs welcomed too! Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMin...

It's an unwanted tradition for this podcast to have an annual critique on the state of whitewashing in audio description.  Moving forward: * We'll continue to call out those involved; companies, narrators... * We'll amplify those making equitable access. * We will bring about change, with or without you! #TimesUp Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsr...

At 12 years old, Eleanor Stollery nnarrated the audio description for a live performance of "The Witches" at the National Theater in the UK. We hear from Eleanor, her Dad, AD veteran Roz Charmer and head of Access for the National Theater David Bellwood. We discuss Eleanor's entry into AD, exactly how she landed the opportunity and what it took to make it happen. Subscribe/follow wherever you get...

Kicking off this 2024 FTS season with Omnium Circus. Featuring the story of their  beginnings, a brief history of circus and of course audio description as told through the experiences of Omniums; Founder, Lisa Lewis, Co Audio Describer, Liz Bolick & Outreach Coordinator, Brian Velasquez - who truly kicks off this episode. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twi...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 04/20/2024 (Zoom) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid BlindCenteredAD at Gmail.com...

In this last episode of the Art of Adjustment (AOA) season, I'm exploring tribe and trust. Two themes that stood out to me in the last episode, featuring Andres Jay Molina. I thought I'd explore them as they're quite important to our adjustment. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more: www.reidmymind.com

In this second to last episode of the season meet Film Maker, Poet and Motion Graphic Artis, Andres "Jay" Molina. Learn how he  found purpose through film making and poetry, community, trust in others and how it all helped lead to preparing him for opportunity. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more: www.reidmymind.com

Taking the time to stop and breathe applies to everything. It's my hope that those listening to this podcast, especially those new to disability, really take the time to digest the various ideas and topics my guests raise. In my last episode with Kiana Glanton,we chatted about Caribbean Carnival. Well, I'm glad I sat with it, it sparked some thoughts and an idea.... Subscribe/follow wherever you g...

Kiana Glanton, Development Intern at the Lighthouse Guild in NYC was in search of opportunity after vision loss. Today, she wants to help others by sharing what worked for her. Among them, Blind Baseball. She's also the reigning Miss Blind Diva & Miss Independent YouTube Challenge winner. Find out what drives her, keeps her motivated and definitely energized! Subscribe/follow wherever you get podc...

In this latest episode I continue with my self-portrait. My conversation with Andrew Leland led me to consider, what exactly makes someone a disabled artist? This raised other topics including identity, ableism and the impact on my family. So I invited my daughters, Riana and Raven to join me. Which automatically makes it one of my favorites to produce! Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts. ...

Andrew Leland's first book, The Country of the Blind, isn't about a fictional place, rather it's about something much more real.   In this episode we cover; Writing - its importance and impact on his adjustment Internal Ableism His vote for President of the Country of the Blind and more! Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more: w...

Edited recording BCAD Live Chat: 03/02/2024 (Zoom Recording) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be sure to follow: on Twitter Nefertiti: @NefMatOli Cheryl: @WhoAmIToStopIt Thomas: @tsreid Email: BlindCentere...

In this continuous self-portrait episode, I'm exploring aspects of my own adjustment to becoming Blind.  Reflecting back on my early days, I realized I didn't have much of a chance of retreating inward. I was a little annoyed about that at first. But my special guest helps me understand. Content Warning: Brief mentioning of depression and suicide. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB &...

At 16 Krystle Allen became Blind and turned inward. Eventually curiosity and strong connection to her family, friends and  the community in Newark, New Jersey helped her launch  her non-profit organization, Eyes Like Mine Inc. Hear about events like the Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, Dancing with the Blind and more aiding others in their adjustment. Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts...

This podcast always wanted to be a way to share our stories and experiences as well as providing encouragement to those adjusting to blindness and disability in general,   This year makes ten years of producing this podcast. Take a listen to what's in store for this first season of 2024.   Subscribe/follow wherever you get podcasts.  FB & IG: @ReidMyMindRadio  Twitter: @tsreid  Transcripts & more:...

Just in time to close out 2023, the band is back together! We're continuing our live series "Blind Centered Audio Description" with a conversation on Allyship.  Plenty of people claim to be allies, but how many of us actually know what true allyship is supposed to look like? Too often, much of what we experience is performative.  Take a listen to this live conversation and then consider those you...

I'm a fan of Superfest Disability Film Festival and I think you will be too if you're not already. In support of Superfest 2023, I decided to ReidPlay an episode from 2020 where you'll learn all about the history of the festival, the process of selecting films , the meaning of disability 201 films and more about the longmore center. The head over to SuperfestFilm.com. Subscribe/follow wherever you...