The See-Through Podcast

Episode 126 | In this bittersweet episode, Lance makes a personal announcement and shares why the podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (or RP for short). In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses...

Episode 125 | Ste Johnson (The VI Guy) returns to the podcast! In this three hour episode, Ste shares how he has custom-designed a fulfilling life with his disability, his take on whether blindness exists on a spectrum, how he travels the globe as a legally blind man, how his parents knew he had retinitis pigmentosa (RP) but never told him, how his wife's Cystic Fibrosis reshaped his perspective o...

Episode 124 | Beth Pizzarello (Blind Book Author) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance dives into Beth's powerful story of losing her vision for 10 years — and the experimental surgery that brought it back. From waking up to a world transformed by technology to the deeply personal lessons she learned along the way, Beth's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Is she the real-life Rip Van...

Episode 123 | Michael Rockafellow (hair stylist) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance learns how Michael is crushing it as a hair stylist, despite living with only one arm. They also discuss how Michael overcame addiction, grew comfortable with his disability, and embraced the possibility of becoming an inspiration to others. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lan...

Episode 122 | Rob Sears (ParaTriathlon Athlete & YouTuber) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance talks to Rob about his retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis, how he adapts his triathlon training to accommodate his vision, his positive dating mindset, and how starting a YouTube channel changed his life. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living wit...

Episode 121 | Joshua Boykin (Blind YouTuber) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Josh to discuss what it means to be "blind enough" to use a white cane and other accessibility tools, how to grow an audience on YouTube, redefining masculinity, and much more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable...

Episode 120 | Evan Schwerbrock (Blind Strongman Athlete) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Evan to discuss how to start, maintain, and improve your exercise routine — no matter your level of vision. Evan shares valuable insights on strength training, emphasizing its connection to mental health, and opens up about his own journey with vision loss. He also dives into the perso...

Episode 119 | Josh Barlog (Blind Job Recruiter) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Josh to uncover valuable insights on finding a career that aligns with your strengths, best practices for job applications, and how recruiters can be game changers in your job search. Josh also shares expert tips on showcasing your value as an employee or new hire, and offers a unique perspecti...

Episode 118 | Kiana V. Glanton (Blind Athlete + Advocate) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance learns about Kiana's remarkable journey with vision loss and how it has shaped her into a key player on the United States Blind Baseball Team, the 2023 Blind Miss Diva, and a loving mom who inspires her daughter. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/mer...

Episode 117 | Krista Webb (Deafblind Artist) joins the podcast! In this episode, I chat with Krista about her life as a woodburning artist, mother, and wife living with usher syndrome - a condition that causes both vision and hearing loss. We also cover the many ways she educates the public about the spectrum of blindness and disabilities! ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch:...

Episode 116 | Sheridan O'Donnell (filmmaker) returns to the podcast! In this episode, we discuss the exciting theatrical release of Sheridan's first feature film, Little Brother, and how retinitis pigmentosa leaves its fingerprints on his filmmaking. ------------------------- Gravitas Ventures is set to release LITTLE BROTHER in-theaters on September 17th, 2024. LITTLE BROTHER stars Daniel Diemer...

Episode 115 | Alexa Jovanovic and Chelsea Langerud join the podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting collaboration story between Aille Design and Barbie and explore their inclusive and accessible braille fashion collection. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (o...

Episode 114 | Dr. Hoby Wedler (Ph. D. Chemist, Sensory Expert and Entrepreneur) joins the podcast! In this episode, Hoby discusses his successes in academia and business, his experiences with forming friendships, business partnerships, and finding love as a blind man, and how he uniquely uses his senses to "see" the world.  SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a...

Episode 113 | Lance discusses his visit to the Enchanted Hills Camp! Owned and managed by the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco, the Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat has been serving blind children, teens, adults, deaf-blind individuals, seniors, and families of the blind since 1950. Enchanted Hills has provided valuable opportunities for recreation in a fun, challenging...

Episode 112 | Vinnie Kayata (Legally Blind Hot Rodder) joins the podcast! In this episode, Vinnie talks to Lance about his project of rebuilding a Vintage Speedster, which he's named The RP Flyer. The RP Flyer combines a 1930 Ford Model A engine, chassis, suspension, and axles with the body of a 1927 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup. Once completed, it will be sold, with all profits going to the Found...

Episode 111 | Margaret Comin makes her very first podcast appearance! In this episode, Margaret shares the powerful story of how she lost her sight in a childhood accident at 2 1/2 years old and how that pivotal event profoundly shaped her life and family dynamics.  SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye conditio...

Episode 110 | In this solo episode, Lance shares FIVE things about podcasting that he has learned from his FOUR years of hosting SEE-THROUGH. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. On average, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 33, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to...

Episode 109 | Michiel Janssen (Founder - AYES) joins the podcast! Michiel talks to Lance about developing Oko, which is a best-in-class, AI-enhanced navigation app prioritizing people with blindness and other disabilities first. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (or RP f...

Episode 108 | Jamey Carrington (Disabled Content Creator) joins the show for his first ever podcast appearance! In this episode, Jamey opens up about his life as a teenager with a disability. Jamey discusses his future goals, high school drama, the dating world as disabled teen, his strong faith in God, having a dark sense of humor, Andrew Tate, and much much more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance J...

Episode 107 | Mara Lauren joins the podcast! In this episode, Mara tells Lance the story of how she rebuilt her life and mental state after being diagnosed in adulthood with the blinding eye conditions retinitis pigmentosa & usher syndrome. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigment...

Episode 106 | Kim & Kai Owens (Navigating Blindness) join the podcast! In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate blindness from two perspectives. You'll learn from Kai, who was diagnosed with a rare eye condition at the age of ten, which has left him almost completely blind. You'll also learn from Kai's mom, Kim, as she shares the mother's perspective on navigating life with her son's blindnes...

Episode 105 | Karthik Kannan (CTO of Envision) returns to the podcast to get Lance up to speed on the supersonic changes that are happening over at his accessible tech company, Envision. Envision creates AI fueled tools for the blind and visually impaired community such as the Envision glasses and app. According to Karthik, AI is the best thing to happen for accessibility in all of human history!...

Episode 104 | With Valentine's Day basically here, I wanted to bring Stephanie Renberg on the podcast to discuss the world of dating as a legally blind woman! In this episode, Stephanie gives her personal insights on what red flags to look for in potential romantic partners, how to disclose your disability on dating apps or in-person, how the sound of voices can make or break a date, and much more...

Episode 103 | Sam Atwood (Blind Comedian) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sam sits down with Lance to discuss his stand up comedy, his mental health struggles, and the transition from legal blindness to total blindness.  SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (or RP for s...

Episode 102 | To help prepare and reframe your mind for your new year endeavors, Lance shares and dissects some of his favorite inspirational quotes! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 33, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH to e...