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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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2504 Checkmate – Anyone Can Play Chess (Jan. 22, 2025)

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Playing chess with vision loss? Why not! Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glenn Crawford, Rita Crawford, and Marilyn Bland from the United States Blind Chess Association (USBCA). They discuss special equipment, correspondence games, and the challenges and rewards of the game. Learn about the USBCA’s resources and outreach programs.

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2511 Encore of 2201 The Dream Of A Lifetime (Mar. 12, 2025)

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2511 Encore of 2201 The Dream Of A Lifetime (Mar. 12, 2025) Show Notes The MacArthur Fellowship is a $625,000, no-strings-attached award to extraordinarily talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Josh Miele, blind since childhood and one of the 2021 fellows, about how his work in the field of accessibility led to him receiving this special award.…

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2510 Connecting Dots – A Blind Life (Mar. 5, 2025)

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2510 Connecting Dots – A Blind Life (Mar. 5, 2025) Show Notes Joshua Miele is a MacArthur Award-winning accessibility expert who became blind at age 4. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about his new memoir “Connecting Dots – A Blind Life”, his experiences at UC Berkeley and how he came to work in accessibility, his shift from using a guide dog to a cane and how he hopes his book will reshape views on blindness.…

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2509 Sedona Dave and His Awarewolf Gear Cane Lab (Feb. 26, 2025) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey’s Arizona vacation took an unexpected turn when Pete’s All Terrain Hiking Cane needed repair. Fortunately, Sedona Dave, designer of the cane, lived just a few minutes from their hotel. Inviting them into his “Cane Lab”, Dave not only repaired the cane, but also described the various canes offered by Awarewolf Gear.…

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2508 Biped Offers Enhanced Functionality with NOA (Feb. 19, 2025) Show Notes The original Biped navigation device has been upgraded and renamed NOA. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mael Fabien, co-founder and CEO of Biped AI, about NOA, a wearable AI device offering obstacle detection, navigation feedback, and real-time scene descriptions. They discuss the vest’s design, how it works, and the latest upgrades.…

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2507 Stay Fit with Remote Fitness Coaching (Feb. 12, 2025)

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2507 Stay Fit with Remote Fitness Coaching (Feb. 12, 2025) Show Notes Just because you are visually impaired doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit and healthy. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Evan Schwerbrock, founder of Cane and Able Fitness and the world’s strongest blind man, about his remote training approach, the importance of small steps in fitness, and his journey from vision loss to competing in adaptive strength events.…

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2506 AppleVis and the Power of Community (Feb. 5, 2025)

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2506 AppleVis and the Power of Community (Feb. 5, 2025) Show Notes AppleVis is a hub for visually impaired users of Apple products. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with David Nason and Scott Davert, members of the AppleVis editorial team, about the evolution of the platform, the resources available on AppleVis, the recent partnership with Be My Eyes, and the expansion to cover products outside of the Apple ecosystem.…

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2505 A Crash Course in Confidence (Jan. 29, 2025)

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2505 A Crash Course in Confidence (Jan. 29, 2025) Show Notes Want to kick start your progress to independence? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kurt Deichmann and Brian Clark of First Aid for the Blind about their innovative training program. The week-long remote sessions teach life-changing skills and provide vital tools to newly blind individuals, helping them quickly regain confidence and independence.…

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2503 Building Skills and Breaking Stigmas (Jan. 15,

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2503 Building Skills and Breaking Stigmas (Jan. 15, 2025) Show Notes The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) empowers people with disabilities through skill development, training, and career placement. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kristy Schenderlein, Director of Operations at BIT, about their innovative programs, funding model, and the critical role of assistive technology in workplace success.…

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2501 Blind Not Broken – From the Other Side (Jan. 1, 2025)

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2452 AI Takes the Microphone (Dec. 25, 2024)

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2450 Hilton and Be My Eyes Join Forces (Dec. 11, 2024) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Nicole Bergstrom, Hilton’s Sr. Director of Digital Accessibility, about Hilton’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Learn about their partnership with Be My Eyes, using Hilton staff or AI to assist visually impaired individuals and discover how Hilton is using technology to improve the guest experience for everyone.…

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2448 Guide to iOS 18 Enhancements for Accessibility (Nov. 27, 2024) Show Notes Shelly Brisbin, a technology journalist and author, discusses the new revision of her book “iOS Access for All – Your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iPhone and iPad”. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Shelly about new features in iOS for blind and low vision users, including enhancements to braille keyboard, point and speak, hover typing, and Apple Intelligence.…

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2447 Unseen – Life as a Blind Immigrant (Nov. 20, 2024) Show Notes Pedro, a blind immigrant, recounts his journey toward education and a career in social work. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pedro and Set Hernandez, director of the documentary “Unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant,” which describes Pedro’s journey. They delve into the obstacles, anxieties, and challenges Pedro encountered along the way.…

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2446 Encore of 1913 Two Blind Brothers Clothing Line (Nov. 13, 2024) Show Notes Two Blind Brothers makes ultra-soft clothing from natural fibers for the sole purpose of funding blindness research and being part of finding a cure. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with brothers and founders Bryan and Bradford Manning, who are both blind, about how their company got started and what is special about their clothing line.…

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2443 Aira Anytime Anywhere (Oct. 23, 2024)

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2443 Aira Anytime Anywhere (Oct. 23, 2024) Show Notes Learn how Aira is revolutionizing accessibility for the visually impaired with its blend of human interpreters and AI. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Everette Bacon, Chief of Blindness Initiatives, about Aira’s partnerships offering free services in many locations. Find out how Aira provides secure access to visual information anytime, anywhere.…

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2442 NotebookLM from Google (Oct. 16, 2024)

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2442 NotebookLM from Google (Oct. 16, 2024) Show Notes NotebookLM is a powerful AI tool being developed by Google. Working with NotebookLM, users can summarize complex information, create study guides, and generate dynamic discussions based on their own documents. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey also demonstrate how NotebookLM can be used to generate engaging audio with two interacting personalities.…

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2441 Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom (Oct. 9, 2024)

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2441 Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom (Oct. 9, 2024) Show Notes Reaching your financial goals isn’t always easy and may be even more difficult if you have a disability. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Rachel Christian, the visually impaired founder of Unseen Wealth, about how she helps and coaches families with unique needs get control over their finances through personalized goal setting and education.…

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2440 Revolutionizing JAWS with AI (Oct. 2, 2024)

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2440 Revolutionizing JAWS with AI (Oct. 2, 2024) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software Product Management at Vispero, about the latest updates in the JAWS screen reader. Learn how JAWS is incorporating AI with new features like PictureSmart AI for image descriptions and the AI-powered FS Companion for help performing tasks using JAWS.…

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2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024)

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2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024) Show Notes Learn what it is like to raise a guide dog. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Lauren Grimditch, Puppy Raising Field Manager for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Jenny Truax, a dedicated volunteer. They discuss the journey of raising guide dogs, the responsibilities involved, and the rewarding experiences of volunteers who help shape these future heroes.…

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2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024)

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2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024) Show Notes Rideshare drivers often deny service to passengers with guide dogs despite company policies and laws protecting them. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amy Salger, Alumni Engagement Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind, and board member Melba Velez Ortiz about a survey by GDB highlighting the alarming rise in discrimination and the fight for accessible transportation.…

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2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024)

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2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024) Show Notes If you’re not familiar with Top Tech Tidbits or Access Information News, you might want to learn more about these informative newsletters and websites. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Di Blasi, Senior Project Management Professional for Mind Vault Solutions, about how they have come to be important resources for the access community.…

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2436 Glide to Independence (Sep. 4, 2024)

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2436 Glide to Independence (Sep. 4, 2024) Show Notes Glide is an innovative self-driven, AI-powered mobility device for those who are visually impaired. Using advanced sensors and real-time data, Glide navigates the user around obstacles and guides them to their destination. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance, about the device and how it can be used.…

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2435 AI Video Descriptions with PiccyBot (Aug. 28, 2024)

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2435 AI Video Descriptions with PiccyBot (Aug. 28, 2024) Show Notes There are several AI tools that vision impaired people can use for describing scenes and photos to assist in their daily lives. PiccyBot is unique, however, in that it also has the ability to describe video content. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Martijn van der Spek, developer of the app, about how it works and its many customizable features.…

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2434 Biking Beyond the Breaking Point (Aug. 21, 2024)

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2434 Biking Beyond the Breaking Point (Aug. 21, 2024) Show Notes Hard as one might try, success in achieving one’s goal isn’t always guaranteed. When one misses the goal, however, the question is how one reacts to failure and what one learns from it. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave Wilkinson about these issues as they relate to his unsuccessful attempt to complete a 3,000-mile cross country bike race.…

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