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Jamie McAllister
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That Blind Lads Podcast
That Conor Penfold Episode
In this episode, Jamie speaks to university lecturer Dr Conor Penfold about his research projects in and around accessibility within football, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirt service, visit www.surpriseshirts.co.uk to find out more and make your first purchase today!
2024-11-11
1h 26
The Fire Break | Innovations in Wildfire
Jamie McAllister, FireTox
In this episode of The Fire Break, host Steve Wolf dives into the hidden dangers of firefighting with toxicologist and fire engineer Jamie McAllister. Jamie reveals the risks posed by chemicals produced during wildfires and the fire suppression materials we use to combat them. Learn how these toxins impact both the environment and firefighter health, often with long-term consequences. Jamie also discusses why traditional safety measures fall short in wildland fires and shares how new technologies and strategies can help. If you're curious about the unseen hazards of fire and how to protect against them, this episode is a...
2024-09-29
51 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Miriam Walker-Khan Episode
In this weeks episode, Jamie speaks to sky sports diversity and inclusion reporter, Miriam Walker-Khan. They discussed her journey into the journalism industry, how she found her love for writing, what she's doing now at sky sports, her passion for diversity and inclusion within sport and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back...
2024-04-02
50 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Ben Andrews Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to managing director of Beyond Empower and author of children's picture books, better places, Ben Andrews. They discuss how Beyond Empower came about, where he would like to take it in the future, the evolution of his new book series and more, enjoy!This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the...
2024-03-26
49 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Jennissary Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to audio description producer at Descriptive Video Works, Jennissary about her journey into the accessible media space, the importance of audio description, particularly within the gaming space and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you...
2024-03-21
1h 13
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Roopa Vyas Episode
This week, we have a special episode to celebrate international women's day 2024. Jamie speaks to Her Game Too director and Liverpool FC ambassador for Her Game Too, Roopa Vyas about growing up watching football, how she got involved with Her Game Too, the great things they are doing now and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis...
2024-03-08
1h 00
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Holly Tuke Episode
This week, Jamie had the absolute pleasure of speaking to disability journalist and social media professional Holly Tuke, known for her life of a blind girl blog. Holly talks about growing up including her experiences in education from school to university. Her career so far including now working as a social media officer at RNIB, her ideas for the future and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise...
2024-02-27
51 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Scott Nixon Episode
In this weeks episode, Jamie speaks to accessibility consultant, audio describer and bionic eye recipient, Scott Nixon. They discussed the quality of audio description and how it varies across platforms, the journey to receiving a bionic eye and what it is like to use day-to-day and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back...
2024-02-20
1h 13
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Vicky Foxcroft Episode
In this episode, the audio has a couple of issues which are external and cannot be controlled - This week, Jamie speaks to the shadow minister for disabled people, Vicky Foxcroft. They discussed her journey to being an MP and then taking the role of shadow minister for disabled people, what that role really means to her, what changes she would like to see going forward and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com...
2024-02-14
28 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Nick Ransom Episode
For the first episode of February, Jamie chats with journalist and neuro diversity consultant, Nick Ransom. They discuss getting into the journalism industry, nicks autism diagnosis, being a part of a documentary with Chris Packham, his career highlights so far and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-02-06
50 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Emma Tracey Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to blind Podcast producer and host, Emma Tracy. They discuss how she got into the industry, the best things about producing and hosting the BBC Access All podcast, where she would like to take it and more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-01-30
51 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Aaron Diskin Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to football journalist, Aaron Diskin about how he discovered his passion for journalism, his first steps in the industry, being nominated for awards and what the future holds for him, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for people under the age of 16 who are partially sighted or blind. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-01-23
56 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Unsyted Radio Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to fellow blind podcaster and advocate, Chad Bouton, the host of The Unsyted Radio podcast. Chad talks about his journey with sight loss, the impact the global pandemic had on his life and plans, how he got into podcasting, advocacy and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-01-16
1h 30
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Kelsey Trevett Episode
For the second episode of 2024, Jamie sits down with the co-chair of the young greens,Kelsey Trevett. Kelsey talks about their experiences of being in three different types of educational environments, from the Royal National College for the blind to the University of Oxford, why they thought politics was the right career for them and how they got involved with the young greens and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-01-09
1h 01
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Rachel Charlton-Dailey Episode
Today, Jamie is joined by disability journalist and author, Rachel Charlton-Dailey. After appearing on the podcast back in 2020, Rachel is back to discuss their new children's book which comes out on Monday, January 8th. They talk about where the idea of a children's book came from, the process of writing it, what impact they hope the book will have and much more, enjoy! We apologise for the audio at the beginning of this episode, we have had some technical difficulties but hopefully it will sound a lot better for the next episode. This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a...
2024-01-02
53 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Elisha Gill Episode
Today, Jamie speaks to one of his visually impaired friends, Elisha to talk about the sport of acoustic rifle shooting, how they got into it, ways it could grow and where they would like to go with in the sport, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16, for more details please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2023-12-19
22 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Doug Paulley Episode
Today, Jamie is joined bye accessible travel advocate Doug Paulley. Doug Talks about how he got into campaigning for accessible travel for disabled people, his opinions on the ticket office closure consultations, where public transport is making positive changes and ways it could improve and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16, for more details please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2023-12-12
1h 00
That Blind Lads Podcast
That Millie Knight Episode
This week, Jamie is joined by 4x winter Paralympian medalist and 2x world champion skier, Millie Knight. They discuss how she got into winter sports, her experiences in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 winter Paralympics as well as overcoming two serious injuries that could have ended her career. Finishing off with her transition into competitive karate and what the future holds for the visually impaired athlete, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club basin Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16, for more details email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2023-12-05
56 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Blind Sports - FC Sensory, Bonus Episode
In this extra special instalment of the blind sports series, Jamie speaks to Bernie from FC sensory, a new football club for blind and visually impaired people in Coventry and Warwickshire. They discuss how the club was founded, their journey so far and the plans for the future, enjoy!please email fcsensory@protonmail.com to find out more.
2023-11-21
28 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Blind Sports - Aaron Fowler, Rugby
For the final episode of the Blind sports series, Jamie speaks to visually impaired rugby player Aaron Fowler. They discuss his careers in journalism and physiotherapy alongside his journey into VI rugby, not forgetting his disability sports podcast, enjoy! This podcasts is sponsored by FC Sensory, a football club for visually impaired and blind people based in Coventry for anyone under or over the age of 16. For more details, email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2023-11-14
43 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Blind Sports - Chris Wilkins, tandem cycling
In the penultimate episode of the Blind sports series, Jamie speaks to Chris Wilkins, a tandem cyclist, Chris talks about how he went from a college for the blind to university, how he got into tandem, cycling, and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club for visually impaired and blind people under and over the age of 16 based in Coventry, for more details email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2023-11-09
40 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Blind sports - Meme Robertson, Goalball
In the second episode of the series focusing on blind sports, Jamie speaks to GB women’s goalball player Meme Robertson. They discussed how she discovered the sport, her rise, playing at tournaments across the world and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-10-31
44 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Blind Sports - Kieran Clarke, Football & Judo
In this brand-new series, Jamie will be speaking to professional athletes who play Blind sports. The first episode is with Kieran Clark, a blind football player and martial artist, a very insightful listen, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-10-24
36 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Gaming accessibility - Kaitlyn Jones
For the final instalment of the gaming accessibility series, Jamie speaks to Xbox program manager, Kaitlyn Jones. They speak about the transition from an occupational therapist to working for Xbox, the current landscape and future of gaming accessibility as well as much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-10-12
40 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Gaming accessibility - John Dickens
It’s finally time for the third instalment of the gaming accessibility series and this time, Jamie speaks to game user researcher John Dickens, formally of PlayStation to talk about how he got into his line of work, what he has discovered about the world of gaming accessibility and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-10-06
40 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Gaming Accessibility - Alex Carey
In the second episode of the gaming accessibility series, Jamie speaks to Alex Carey, the founder of play ability consultancy. They talk everything accessibility from PC to console, mobility to sensory, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-09-19
1h 05
That Blind Lads Podcast
Gaming accessibility - Brandon Cole
We are back for a brand-new series and this time we are focusing on the world of gaming accessibility. For the first episode, Jamie speaks to blind gaming accessibility consultant, Brandon Cole who worked with the game developer, naughty dog on the accessibility of the last of us part one and two amongst other pretty cool things in the gaming accessibility space, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a new football club based in Coventry offering free football sessions to visually impaired and blind people of all ages, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-09-12
1h 13
That Blind Lads Podcast
Accessibility in Football - Liam Bird & Lindsay Knott, LPF Employee & NFFC DSA Chair
In the final instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie speaks to level playing field employee Leon bird who works with disabled supporters associations across the country, as well as Lindsay Knott who is the chairperson of the Nottingham Forest disabled supporters Association, enjoy! Sponsored by FC Sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-08-31
1h 34
That Blind Lads Podcast
Accessibility in Football - Owain Davies, Level Playing Field CEO
For the third instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie speaks to the CEO of the level playing field charity, Owain Davies. Looking at accessibility within the sport from a different perspective and the amazing work the charity does across the country, enjoy! Sponsored bye FC Sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-08-22
48 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Accessibility in Football - Nathan Edge, Mansfield Town Fan
In the second instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie is joined by blind Mansfield town fan, Nathan Edge. They discuss what it is like going to football games at a lower level as a disabled fan, what is in place for visually impaired and blind fans, what could be done to improve the experience and much more. Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-08-15
1h 11
That Blind Lads Podcast
Accessibility in Football - Clive & Ash, Coventry City Fans
The podcast is back! Today is the first episode in a mini series focusing on the accessibility within mainstream football, Jamie speaks to Clive and ash about their experiences of going to football grounds all over the country, with Ash being a wheelchair user and Clive being his dad. Warning, this episode is Coventry City heavy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
2023-08-08
1h 12
Light Up Your Worth
84. Life Changes and Future Plans with Debbie McAllister
Send us a textIn this solo episode of Light Up Your Worth host Debbie McAllister wanted to share a few updates about current life changes, exciting future plans and she also wanted to talk about tenacity. With being surrounded by all of these changes and how she has been examining different parts of her life she realized that one of those ongoing themes has been tenacity. So jump on in and take a listen to this solo episode with Debbie and learn all the fun and exciting updates that are manifesting right in front of us...
2022-10-12
37 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
40. Journeys with Hannah Vogel
This week, Jamie is joined by accessibility advocate and researcher of disability within the ancient world, Hannah Vogel, enjoy!
2022-06-26
46 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
39. Journeys with Vinnie Keating - Park 2
This week, Jamie is joined bye A former guest of journeys in Vinnie Keating who works at Heswall disabled children’s holiday fund. He is back to talk about what has happened over the past year, aspirations for future camps and more, enjoy! Apologise for the audio quality in this one, was the day before I got my new set up.
2022-06-12
33 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
38. Journeys with Aaron Phipps MBE
This week, Jamie chance to Paralympic gold medallist, Aaron Phipps about finding his passion for wheelchair rugby, winning gold at the Rio games, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and much, much more, enjoy!
2022-06-05
47 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
39. Journeys with Liam O’Dell
After a two week break due to ongoing exams, we are back with a bang! This week deaf journalist and all round great guy Liam Odell talks to Jamie about his journey, starting to write his book and much, much more, enjoy!
2022-05-29
1h 20
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37. Journeys with Gavin Neate
And we are back! After a weeks break we are back with a bang and this time, Jamie is joined by not one, but two people by the names of Jon Attenborough and Gavin Neate to talk about The app, welcome by Neatebox, enjoy!
2022-05-22
57 min
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36. Journeys with Lucy Webster
Today, Jamie talks to disability journalist, Lucy Webster, enjoy!
2022-05-08
37 min
Light Up Your Worth
60. What is a Medical Medium with Jamie Joi Crystal
Send us a textHave you heard of a medical medium? What exactly is a medical medium? Join me, Debbie McAllister, host of Light Up Your Worth with my guest, Medical Medium, Jamie Joi Crystal, as she answers these questions and more.What exactly is a medical medium, energetic allergy healer, miracle healer, psychic surgeon? I have a special knack to help people heal and change chronic illness, stuck feelings, and not living your purpose. Am I real? Yes! Do I charge? Yes, for my time and energy. Am I affordable? Oh yes. The least...
2022-05-04
1h 05
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35. Journeys with Ellie Wallwork
This week, Jamie talks to visually impaired actress Ellie Wallwork to talk about how she got into acting, why University wasn’t right for her, being in Doctor Who and call the midwife, her future plans and much, much more, enjoy!
2022-05-01
56 min
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34. Journeys with Chris Whitaker
This week, Jamie sits down with disabled sports enthusiast, Chris Whitaker, they talk about his journey through education as someone with cerebral palsy and how he got into disabled sports, enjoy!
2022-04-24
1h 08
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33. Journeys with Sophie Kamlish
This week, Jamie talks to paralympian, world champion and illustrator, Sophie Kamlish about her journey into sports, achieving her goals and her passion for art, enjoy!
2022-04-17
1h 00
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32. Journeys with Ian Hamilton
This week, Jamie sits down with gaming accessibility expert Ian to talk everything games, enjoy!
2022-04-10
41 min
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31. Journeys with Hollie-Anne Brooks
For the 31st instalment, Jamie is joined by Hollie, a freelance journalist who discusses many topics around disability and beyond, enjoy!
2022-04-03
54 min
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30. Journeys with Chris Wilkins
This week Jamie is joined by Chris to talk about his Journey so far, it’s also the first ever face-to-face podcast, enjoy!
2022-01-23
1h 42
That Blind Lads Podcast
28. Journeys with Daisy Holder.
This week, Jamie is joined by disability history researcher daisy to talk about her journey, how she got into becoming a history researcher and we dive into some topics within disability history, enjoy!
2021-08-22
1h 08
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27. Journeys with Dr Hannah Barham-Brown.
We are back again, and for the 27th episode, Jamie is joined by the lovely Dr Hannah Barham-Brown to talk about being in medical school as a disabled person, being involved with the women’s equality party, what life has been like throughout the pandemic and much more, enjoy!
2021-08-08
54 min
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26. Journeys with Tony and Cleaves.
This episode, Jamie is joined by Tony and Cleaves from the See saw Podcast. They talk about how they met, getting into podcasting and much more, enjoy!
2021-07-25
1h 11
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25. Journeys with Ban Summers.
We are back! After another mini hiatus journeys is back and it’s a great one. Jamie is joined by Alice Evans to talk to chronically ill singer/songwriter, Ban Summers. Enjoy!
2021-07-11
1h 14
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18. Journeys with Shona Louise.
Today, i chat with disability blogger, Shona Louise. She has an interesting story that you will definitely want to hear, enjoy! The main conversation starts at around 1:57 so feel free to skip to then.
2021-04-18
39 min
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17. Journeys with Sara Flay.
Today, i talk to disabled business woman, Sara Flay, she has a great story, enjoy! The main conversation starts at around 4:45 so feel free to skip to then. DISCLAIMER - Please listen to my message at the start to find out what is happening with the podcast going forward.
2021-04-14
1h 04
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16. Journeys with Chris Lynch.
This episode, i chat with documentary maker Chris Lynch about his journey, it a great listen, enjoy! Main conversation starts at 5:48 so feel free to skip to then.
2021-04-11
1h 16
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10. The Blind Social - Gaming Accessability.
Today, Jamie and Jon are joined by fellow blind friend Tom Watts to discuss gaming and accessability but we are also joined by accessability programme manager at xbox, Brannon Zahand, it’s an wicked episode, enjoy!
2021-04-07
1h 46
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15. Journeys with Emma Steer.
Today, i speak to blogger Emma Steer about their journey, it’s an awesome listen, enjoy! Main conversation starts at 5:25 so feel free to skip to then.
2021-04-04
1h 19
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6. Not Quite Page 3 - Generous Electricians, Black Coffee Psychos & Hot Cross Bun Burgers.
It’s the final episode of not quite page 3 and its a stormer! Get listening and enjoy!
2021-03-31
39 min
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14. Journeys with Amy Peach.
Today, i talk with Amy Peach about being a teacher with a disability, starting her very successful educational. YouTube channel and much more, enjoy!
2021-03-28
1h 06
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9. The Blind Social - What is NeateBox?
This episode, Jamie and Jon are joined by Gavin Neate to talk about the apps he is developing to help the disability community when it comes to customer service experience. They touch on so many important and interesting points so make sure you give it a listen, enjoy!
2021-03-24
1h 09
Sight and Sound Technology Podcast
Episode 39: Jamie Mcallister
Jamie Mcallister went from having almost perfect vision to being totally blind over a 10 year period. Since lockdown started last year, Jamie has discovered podcasting and joins Stuart to talk about his shows and where you can hear them.
2021-03-23
18 min
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13. Journeys with Mark Esho
This episode, listen to disabled entrepreneur, Mark Esho about his journey from being diagnosed with Polio as a child, adapting to life in a wheelchair, setting up his first online business, what he is doing now and much more, enjoy!
2021-03-21
1h 01
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5. Not Quite Page 3 - Demonic figures,Mysterious Doors & Wannabe Rockstars.
this episode, Jamie and Tara once again have some funny, weird and strange stories to poke fun at, definitely not short of giggles, enjoy!
2021-03-17
36 min
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12. Journeys with Elizabeth Wright.
this episode, i talk to 2x Australian paralympian Elizabeth Wright where we discuss what life was like growing up in Australia as a young disabled person, how she got into swimming, her professional sports career, moving over to the UK, what she is doing now and much more, enjoy! My audio isnt the best in this as my headphones were on the way out, i have a new pair now so you will notice an improvement over the next few weeks.
2021-03-14
1h 41
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8. The Blind Social, Disability Representation.
This time round, Jamie and Jon are joined by Alice Evans, the co-host of the lABLEd podcast to talk about representation of disabled people within the media. They have plenty of interesting discussions as well as some giggles along the way, enjoy!
2021-03-10
1h 14
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11. Journeys with Azeem Amir
Today i sit down and chat with England B1 footballer Azeem Amir to talk about growing up in the north of England, how he got into playing blind football, his biggest achievements, what he is doing now and his plans for the future, enjoy!
2021-03-07
38 min
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4. Not Quite Page 3 - spooky castles, six Leggate dogs & genius girlfriends.
We are back for another episode of not quite page 3, full of laughs and giggles as usual, enjoy!
2021-03-03
39 min
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10. Journeys with Mik Scarlet
We’ve reached double digits in the journeys series now and this one is a big one! I talk to Mik Scarlet, one of the first disabled people to be on TV. He talks about his experiences as a child and being told he wouldn’t live long, how he got into the TV industry, important moments in his career, what he is doing now and so much more, enjoy!
2021-02-28
1h 56
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7. The Blind Social, The Tech Evolution.
This time round Jamie and Jon are joined by Steven Scott to talk everything technology, from our first phones all the way to AI devices, their is so much to take from this episode and it’s not to be missed, enjoy! Also, the audio isn’t great after a certain point but please do try your best to listen to as much as possible, thank you.
2021-02-24
1h 27
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9. Journeys with Jess Thom
Listen to Jess’s story about living with Tourette’s, her educational experiences, what motivated her to want to become an on-stage performer, launching Tourette’s Hero and much more, enjoy!
2021-02-21
1h 00
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8. Journeys with Martyn Sibley
Today, i talk to Martyn about his Journey
2021-02-14
1h 00
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6. The Blind Social, Who is Jon Attenborough?
If you listened to the last episode of the blind social then you will know why we are doing this but if you don’t then firstly, what are you doing? Go and give it a listen but if you’ve already have then this is where i interview Jon about losing his sight, how he became one of the most popular and well liked people in the disability community, it’s a great one as always, enjoy!
2021-02-10
52 min
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7. Journeys with Steve Baskis
This week i spoke to a man who has achieved countless things since tragically losing his sight when he was a member of the US army, from adventuring around the world to becoming a sportsman, he has an incredible journey, enjoy! Also, their is so much much more we could have spoke about so if you would like to hear more from Steve then let us know and we will do a part 2.
2021-02-07
2h 06
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3. Not Quite Page 3 - Wacky names, Alan the mannequin & the Cov accent.
It’s back! Me and Tara are finally back with the third instalment of NQP3 and it’s a stormer if i do say so myself, the title is all you need to read, just get stuck in! It is a bit sweary but enjoy.
2021-02-03
40 min
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6. Journeys with Tanni Grey-Thompson
This week, i had the opportunity to talk to Tanni Grey-Thompson, a 5x paralympian and multi medal wheelchair racer. We spoke about growing up with spina bifida, how she got into sports, her Paralympic career, becoming a member of the House of Lords and much more, enjoy!
2021-01-31
59 min
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5. The Blind Social, Who is Jamie Mcallister?
Today, the roles are reversed and Jamie is in the hot seat and Jon is the interviewer. Jamie talks about he lost his vision, how he started the podcast and what inspired him to do so and much more, enjoy!
2021-01-27
55 min
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5. Journeys with Rosemary May Richings
Today, I sit down and chat with Rosemary about living with dyspraxia, what her education was like, the opportunities blogging gave her and the book she is in the middle of writing, enjoy!
2021-01-24
55 min
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David Rowe Special
Don’t worry, Not Quite Page 3 will be back at the end of the month but in the meantime I’ve got a bonus episode for you! I talk to David Rowe, a broadcaster and familiar voice on TalkSport who’s career started with Coventry city so if you’re a sky blues fan then you will enjoy this one a lot!
2021-01-17
59 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
4. The Blind Social, Audio Description.
We are back with a bang in 2021 and The Blind Social! Me and Jon Attenborough are joined by Eric and Liz who work at IDC, a company who provide audio description for many streaming platforms. We discuss how they got into that particular field, the importance and newly found demand for AD, how it can be took to the next level and much more, enjoy!
2021-01-13
1h 11
That Blind Lads Podcast
4. Journeys with Giles Hudson
In the first episode of Journeys in 2021 i talk to Giles Hudson, a man who suffered a serious car accident when he was 19 which left him in a critical condition and fighting for his life. Giles talks about the accident, how he recovered from it, living with a brain injury, the opportunities that have came his way since, what he is doing now and his plans for the future. It’s a truly fascinating and heart wrenching listen, i hope you enjoy.
2021-01-10
1h 48
That Blind Lads Podcast
Kevin Day New Year’s Special
It’s another bonus episode for you guys, aren’t you lucky! This time i sit down with comedian and TV personality Kevin Day, we talk about how he accidentally got into comedy, how he expanded on that and what he’s up to these days.
2021-01-03
1h 10
That Blind Lads Podcast
Tom Clarke Christmas Special
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Today i have a very special episode with the former lead singer of the band, The Enemy, what more do i need to say? I hope you’ve all had a great Xmas and continue to have a great holiday, enjoy!
2020-12-27
2h 16
That Blind Lads Podcast
Chris Hamill Special
Today I have a bonus episode for you! I sit down and talk to another member of the YouTube channel, football daily, Chris Hamill. We discuss what he’s doing as a part of football daily, experiencing football from a blind persons perspective like myself and his as a fully sighted person and we also touch on the goings-on in the Premier League. Enjoy!
2020-12-20
50 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
3. The Blind Social, How We Do It.
This week on the blind social, me and Jon Attenborough are joined by a fellow blind friend by the name of Jurgen Donaldson. We discuss in depth what a daily routine is like for the 3 of us being blind as well as planning journeys and travelling independently. we once again have a laugh whilst also providing some insightful info on how a blind person goes about their every day tasks.
2020-12-16
1h 10
That Blind Lads Podcast
3. Journeys with Rachel Charlton-Dailey.
In the third episode of Journeys i sit down and chat with Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a former fashion blogger, a disability activist and founder of the online magazine ‘The Unwritten’. We talk about about how she got into writing blogs, why she chose to set up The Unwritten, what she wants to achieve with it and her personal and professional goals for the future, enjoy!
2020-12-13
48 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
2. Not Quite Page 3 - Racist swans, a blue seagull and an X rated braille book.
It’s time for the second episode of Not Quite Page 3! Me and Tara look at some wacky and wonderful news stories from all around the world and the three that we have lined up for you today do not disappoint. There is some strong language and adult humour in this episode so do be aware but most of all, enjoy!
2020-12-06
29 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
2. The Blind Social - Myths
In the second episode of the blind social, me and Jon discuss a handful of myths surrounding visual impairment and blindness. Starting with what we actually see as blind people all the way to if we want to feel others faces, enjoy!
2020-12-02
50 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
2. Journeys with Carys Llewellyn
In the second episode of Journeys, I sit down and talk to the lovely Carys Llewellyn. We discuss her childhood, going through school being blind, the transition into university followed bye life after education and how she came across the idea of working for herself. It’s a great listen, enjoy!
2020-11-29
1h 12
That Blind Lads Podcast
1. Not Quite Page 3 - The Cat Bin Lady, An Egg Fight & A Genie Conman.
Once again, today is the beginning of a new biweekly series where me and Tara will be picking out three different new stories from all around the world and taking the biscuit! The ultimate aim is to have a laugh and hopefully put a smile on your faces. The wacky stories that are involved this time round are the crazy cat bin lady from Coventry, and egg fight in a Tesco and a fake genie lamp scam. Hope you enjoy!
2020-11-22
38 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
1 - The Blind Social, Questions and Answers.
Today, its the start of a new series! Me and Jon Attenborough sit down and answer some of the most frequent questions we get asked as blind people. We have a laugh and enjoy ourselves along the way.
2020-11-18
1h 00
That Blind Lads Podcast
1 - Journeys With Andy Ritchie
Today is the beginning of a brand-new series! I talk with Andy about being diagnosed with crones disease 5 years ago, The ups and downs of it all, how it has affected his mental health, how he’s doing now and what his goals are for the future. it’s a must listen!
2020-11-15
58 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
Gavin Neate Special
Today on this bonus episode, i sit down and talk to the founder of NeateBox. A business that was formed with a vision of improving the lives of many people with disabilities. The apps that Gavin has created are simple but super effective, they just need a bit of pushing to really make a difference... disabled or not, i garuntee you will like this so give it a listen and enjoy!
2020-11-08
1h 03
That Blind Lads Podcast
6 - A Blind Insight, Lora Fachie MBE.
Today, i had another amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with a Paralympic champion. Lora talks about what school was like for someone with a visual impairment, how she first got into athletics and then later fall out of love with it, then getting into cycling, her experiences at the 2012 and 2016 paralympics, her passion for cooking and her hopes for the future including going to the Tokyo paralympics next year, enjoy!
2020-11-06
1h 13
That Blind Lads Podcast
5 - A Blind Insight, Robin Christopherson MBE.
Today, i sit down with the head of digital inclusion at AbilityNet Robin Christopherson to talk everything accessible tech.we discuss the evolution of technology over the years, how AbilityNet was founded, the importance it of accessibility making its way into the mainstream and much more.
2020-11-03
57 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
4 - A Blind Insight, Libby Clegg MBE
Today, I have the amazing opportunity to sit down with a three times paralympian, two times gold medallist and silver medallist, Libby Clegg. Libby talks about growing up and finding school not so easy when having a visual impairment, how she got into athletics, the thrill she gets from performing in front of big crowds, going to 3 consecutive Paralympics and hopefully a fourth, getting to the dancing on ice final and much much more.
2020-10-30
47 min
That Blind Lads Podcast
3 - A Blind Insight, Simon Brown.
Today i had the opportunity to sit down with simon brown, a former mechanical engineer in the British army for over 10 years. Simon had a fairly normal life up until 2009 when he was attacked by the enemy in Iraq which lead to him losing almost 3\4 of his vision. He talks his life in the army up until that day and the recovery following it which wasn’t easy but simon was determined to make a difference not only in his life but others as well. We also talk about how blind veterans UK helped him get back on his feet an...
2020-10-27
1h 06
That Blind Lads Podcast
2 - A Blind Insight, Kyle Coon
In the second instalment of A Blind Insight, I talk to Tokyo Paralympics hopeful, Kyle Coon. He tells me about losing his site to cancer as a child. Being told he can’t pack groceries as a teen all the way to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, completing an Ironman triathlon multiple times and going on many more incredible adventures. He also talked about how close he was to starting the trials for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and that he hopes he can get to the rescheduled event next year. Enjoy!
2020-10-23
1h 42
That Blind Lads Podcast
1 - A Blind Insight, Nina Chesworth.
This is the first episode of my brand-new series, a blind insight. I will be sitting down with a number of different people who have different variation of Visual impairment or blindness and allowing them to tell their story from the very beginning. My first guest is the lovely Nina Chesworth who has been visually impaired since an extremely young age but sadly experienced a couple of accidents which led to her being completely blind today. We talk about the things that she seen as therapy, her passion for wanting to create a community amongst fellow visually impaired and blind...
2020-10-20
1h 12
That Blind Lads Podcast
professor Karol Sikora Special
I had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with the great Professor. We talk about the last 8 months and how it has been during lockdown, the things he does to keep the positivity and also has some important messages for many people, hope you enjoy!
2020-10-11
30 min
The Thundercling Podcast
Episode 35: Jamie Emerson — Rocky Mountain Iconoclast
Our hearts and minds, like the rest of the sane nation, are focused on the Black Lives Matter movement. Frankly, along with the implications of Covid-19 and a looming election, it dominates our thoughts and conversations. With confederate iconography tumbling, once-silent voices rising, and police reform seemingly inevitable, it’s no time to lose focus. It’s really all we’re thinking about, reflecting on, and sending our meager efforts towards. 2020 has beaten us down, collectively. If you’re not angry, frustrated, anxious, or famished for change and systemic reform, then you’re not paying attention. But it is exha...
2020-06-11
3h 23
Bristol City
The Robins Nest Episode 7: Jamie McAllister on his career in football and life with Bristol City
Assistant Head Coach Jamie McAllister is the latest guest on the Robins Nest podcast!Downsy conducts the chat from the comfort of his home, with the pair discussing McAllister's Glasgow roots, his love for the game, an interesting haircut, Johnson family traits and his experience in India.
2020-04-29
1h 04
Robins on the Wire
Robins On The Wire 100: Exclusive with Lee Johnson and Jamie McAllister
EPISODE 100 of Robins On The Wire is LIVE. This week we are joined by head coach Lee Johnson and assistant head coach Jamie McAllister as the duo give City fans a flavour of life up at Failand. Bristol City reporter Gregor MacGregor asks the questions as the pair talk about coaching philosophies, grass roots football, motivating the Robins players, Jon Lansdown and Mark Ashton, playing for the Bristol City legends team and much more. Sky Sports reporter Michelle Owen also makes a guest appearance as we celebrate a century of our City podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
2019-11-20
41 min
PUSHINGit
Getting Real with Jamie Otis.
Jamie Otis is more than a celebrity that lives a life we all want to live. She's a real life, kick-ass woman who we should all want to have as our BFF. She's on a mission to normalize the conversation around life after baby, searching for balance, fertility and even opening up about hemorrhoids. This week, find out how meeting her newborn was similar to meeting her husband on "Married At First Sight", how Jamie strives to juggle all of her roles, seeks balance, as well as some great postpartum tips.
2019-05-20
51 min