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The Dark RoomEp. 47: Behind the AD: The PenguinIn this episode, we’re joined by Dakota Green and Ren Leech, the audio description writer and narrator, respectively, for the Emmy-nominated HBO series THE PENGUIN. They share their creative process behind crafting AD for the dark, gritty Gotham world and discuss the power of inclusive storytelling through an authentically disabled AD team. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at making The Penguin accessible to blind and low-vision audiences.Check out the Audio Description Project here:https://adp.acb.orgIf you have any questions or comments for us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com....2025-08-0757 min
The Dark RoomEp. 46: Close Up With Ariel Baska, Horror Activist & Disabled FilmmakerAlex and Lee chat with Ariel Baska, disabled film maker and horror activist, about the Access: Horror Film Festival happening in New York on August 1. In our discussion, Ariel chronicles their journey with disability, getting the horror film festival off the ground, and what attendees can expect this year at the Access: Horror event.Sign up to attend the Access: Horror Film Festival by July 29 here:Https://www.accesshorror.comFollow Ariel Baska on Instagram at @justaskabaska and @accesshorror and check out their podcast RIDE THE OMNIBUS here:https://podcasts.apple.com...2025-07-1737 min
The Dark RoomEp. 45: Celebrating Disability Pride Month w/ DARUMA Actors Tobias Forrest & John W. LawsonAlex and Lee kick off Disability Pride Month by welcoming disabled actors, Tobias Forrest and John W. Lawson, to the show. They discuss their award-winning film DARUMA and the importance of authentic disability representation in the entertainment industry.DARUMA is currently available to stream for free with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. To get the accompanying audio description track, download the All4Access app here:https://all4access.com/how-to-use If you have any questions or comments for us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and s...2025-07-0357 minThe Dark RoomEp. 44: The Mission: Impossible Films RankedNow that the final installment is out, Alex and Lee rank all 8 Mission: Impossible films and discuss their favorite stunts, as well as the audio description tracks for the franchise.If you have any questions, comments, or would like to share your MI rankings with us, please email darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast.The Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@g...2025-06-2044 minThe Dark RoomEp. 43: Close Up with the American Council of the Blind: ADP Co-Chairs, Carl Richardson & Kim CharlsonCarl Richardson and Kim Charlson are the co-chairs of the American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project, or ADP. They join Lee and Alex to discuss the various media-related committees of the ACB and how they are helping to advance accessibility in the entertainment industry. We also discuss the upcoming ACB virtual and in-person conference, as well as the panels that will be available for you to attend.ACB website: https://www.acb.org/homeACB convention info: https://acbconvention.org/?p=108ACB link app for iOS: https://link.acb.org/ ...2025-06-0654 minThe Dark RoomIntroducing The Blind Film Critics SocietyAlex and Lee are pleased to welcome special guest, John Stark, to the show as we proudly introduce the Blind Film Critics Society (BFCS). The BFCS was formed to bring blind and low vision voices to the film criticism space, and we are honored to present the nominations and winners for the first annual BFCS awards. Please note that our selections represent the 2024 calendar year in film.If you are interested in joining the Blind Film Critics Society or would like to learn more, you can e-mail John Stark at macthemovieguy@aol.com, and be sure to...2025-05-2316 minThe Dark RoomEp. 42: The 2025 Blind Film Festival ExperienceAlex and Lee discuss their 2025 experiences at the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals, including a recap of the movies they saw there. They also chat about the aspects of film festivals they appreciate in terms of accessibility, as well as identifying areas of continued growth they would like to see.If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:2025-05-0245 minThe Dark RoomEp. 41: Close Up With JC O’Connell, Live Audio Describer For The Performing ArtsAlex and Lee chat with JC O’Connell, who performs live audio description for many performing arts events in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. In our conversation, JC discusses her process and preparing for the unexpected. If you live in the LA/OC area and would like to get in touch with JC, please e-mail her at jcoconnell2020@gmail.comIf you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comSea...2025-04-1848 min
Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2515 The Dark Room Podcast for Movie Lovers (Apr. 9, 2025)
2515 The Dark Room Podcast for Movie Lovers (Apr. 9, 2025)
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Dive into the world of movies from a visually impaired perspective. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley, co-hosts of The Dark Room podcast, about what motivated them to start the podcast, their experiences at movie theaters, challenges with some audio description services, and improving theater accessibility.
2025-04-0900 minThe Dark RoomEp. 40: Close Up With Dr. Joel Snyder, Pioneer Of Audio DescriptionAlex and Lee chat with Dr. Joel Snyder, known as the pioneer of audio description. He is also the president of Audio Description Associates LLC and founder/senior consultant of the Audio Description Project. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares in this insightful conversation.Visit the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org Check out YOU Describe here: https://youdescribe.org Buy Joel’s book, “The Visual Made Verbal” here: https://acbminimall.org/product/23?v=51Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor...2025-04-0453 minThe Dark RoomEp. 39: Close Up With Roy Samuelson, Author & Audio Description PerformerAlex and Lee chat with Roy Samuelson, an audio description performer, voice actor, speaker, coach, and author of the book, A Voice Actor's Guide to Audio Description Performance: Crafting Immersive Entertainment Experiences for Blind Audiences. In our discussion, Roy highlights what makes for a good audio description performance and chronicles his experiences in the accessibility field.Learn more about Roy's book here: https://www.roysamuelson.com/book/You can listen to some insightful interviews with audio description professionals on Roy’s podcast “The ADNA Presents” here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adna-presents/id1513...2025-03-2050 min
The Dark Room2025 Oscars Audio Description RoundtableAlex and Lee host the 2nd Annual Audio Description Roundtable. This year we are featuring the audio describers behind Anora, Dune Part Two, and The Substance. If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find t...2025-02-241h 18
The Dark RoomEp. 38: Succeed Without Sight Summit Interview with Alex, Live from Sundance 2025Listen to an excerpt from the Succeed Without Sight Summit interview Alex did while at the Sundance Film Festival, hosted by Kristen Smedley. If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our e...2025-02-1445 minThe Dark RoomEp. 37: Up Close With Visually Impaired Writer, Marc MuszynskiAlex and Lee sit down for a chat with visually impaired writer, Marc Muszynski, who has worked on shows such as “Dexter” and “Polly Pocket”. Marc chronicles his journey with visual impairment and talks about his experience in the writers' room. Check out the Honest trailer for “Frozen” here:https://youtu.be/Zb5IH57SorQ?si=llA9Qhz6hGn_PCFHIf you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Ca...2025-01-3153 minThe Dark RoomEp. 36: Alex And Lee’s Top 10 Films Of 2024Alex and Lee present their top 10 films of 2024.We want to take a moment to acknowledge the devastation and losses people are experiencing during the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. our hearts are with the city of Los Angeles and everyone affected by this natural disaster. For anyone looking for fire recovery resources, please visit:http://recovery.lacounty.gov/resources If you would like to reach out to us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast Check out Lee’s award-winning sh...2025-01-1755 min
The Dark RoomEp. 35: Alex And Lee’s Most Anticipated Films Of 2025Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2025, Alex and Lee share their most anticipated films of the year and some fun life updates.If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast. Lee’s award-winning short film, Audio Description: https://youtu.be/NdHN94XRrf0?si=MXlKjcsnPkrjUyc3Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on...2025-01-0250 minThe Dark RoomEp. 34: Up Close with Rhys Lloyd on Olympics and SNL Live ADAlex and Lee sit down with Rhys Lloyd, the Studio Head of Descriptive Video Works to discuss everything that goes into creating live audio description for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Paralympics, and Saturday Night Live, which has AD for the full season for the very first time!Contact Rhys Lloyd: rhys@dvworks.comContact Descriptive Video Works: info@dvworks.comEmail us with questions, feedback or show ideas! darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! Find transcripts of our episodes...2024-12-0539 minThe Dark RoomEp. 33: Up Close with Nefertiti Matos Olivares, Blind AD Narrator and WriterWe sit down with Nefertiti Matos Olivares, a band audio description narrator, writer, and advocate. She has done live audio description for the Academy Awards for the last two years among other notable projects.Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2024-11-2144 min
The Dark RoomEp. 32: Behind the AD: Star Wars - The MandalorianAlex and Lee sit down with the team behind the world-class audio description of The Mandalorian (and the rest of the Mando-verse), which includes AD writer Justin Sohl and narrator Nicol Zanzarella. The Mandalorian and the rest of the Mando-verse is now streaming on Disney+. Huge thanks to Justin, Nicol, Disney, Deluxe, and LucasFilm!Find Nicol at: http://www.nicolzanzarella.com/If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!2024-11-0750 min
The Dark RoomEp. 31: Spider-Man Movie RankingsIn honor of Venom: The Last Dance's release, Alex and Lee debate the best and worst of the 9 Spider-Man Films!Email us and let us know what you think of the Spider-Man films!If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on...2024-10-2554 min
The Dark RoomEp. 30: Halloween Horror With Aaron Sauerland And Dustin LittleAlex and Lee welcome filmmakers , Aaron Sauerland and Dustin Little, to the show to discuss their upcoming short film “In Case Of Fear”. We also recap our favorite horror films of 2024 so far. If you would like to partner with Aaron and Dustin on “In Case Of Fear” which will have audio description, you can contribute to their campaign here:http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/InCaseOfFear#storyAlso, be sure to follow them on Instagram here:In Case Of Fear: @InCaseOfFear Aaron Sauerland: @AaronSauer...2024-10-0459 min
The Dark RoomEp. 29: Up Close with Ross Minor, Blind Accessibility ConsultantFor this episode, Alex and Lee take a detour from the film world to discuss the video game landscape with Ross Minor, a blind accessibility consultant. Ross has played a huge role in advancing accessibility for video games within the blind and low vision communities and he discusses his experiences with us.TRIGGER WARNING: There are discussions of murder, suicide, and domestic abuse early in the episode. Please skip to 5:28 to avoid these subjects if you wish.Thumbnail Image Description: The words "The Dark Room" in the classic yellow and blue Pokemon Font over the...2024-09-1253 minThe Dark RoomEp. 28: Up Close with Tristan Snyder, Blind Audio Describer And Sound EngineerAlex and Lee chat with Tristan Snyder, blind audio describer and sound engineer. In our discussion, Tristan talks about his journey into the world of audio description and sound engineering and the way he navigates this being blind.Tristan’s website:https://ear2earsound.com Find video versions of Tristan’s audiobooks here:https://dcmp.org Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!S...2024-07-2352 min
Cinematography for ActorsCrafting Stories Through Audio Description: A Conversation with Lee Pugsley, Luke Salewski & Virtic BrownJoin us for a chat with Lee Pugsley, actor in the award-winning film "Audio Description," director Luke Salewski, and documentary filmmaker Virtic Brown as they discuss the art of audio description in filmmaking.Discover how audio descriptions enhance viewing experiences, even in comedic scenes like the plastic sand in "Barbie." We explore the nuances and timing needed for effective audio descriptions and recognize audio describers like Liz Gutman and Tristan Snyder.Virtic shares her experiences working within the disabled community, while Lee and Luke discuss the unique storytelling and impactful use of audio description in...2024-06-0447 min
What The Hal?In Depth: Hollywood Fringe Fest, Disability Film AwardsLois Neville and Ellen Boudreau Den Herder, co-directors of the Hollywood Fringe Fest, give us a preview of the festival that features some of the less mainstream performance artists. Then, hear from actor and comedian Nic Novicki, the founder of the Disability Film Challenge, which is back for an 11th year. Also, Lee Pugsley, winner of Best Film "Audio Description" in the Disability Film Awards, talks about his experience. 2024-05-2622 min
Illegally Deaf13. Lee PugsleyVisually impaired storyteller. Actor, director, writer, producer Lee Pugsley has always had a passion for the arts and storytelling. Born with glaucoma in South Korea, Lee was adopted as an infant by an American single mother. In his teenage years, he endured the tragic sudden death of his mother and later, fought his own battle with depression. He is now committed to a journey of self discovery. Despite being visually impaired, Lee excels as an artist in Los Angeles. Lee lives with glaucoma.
If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to b...2024-05-0144 min
The Dark RoomEp. 27: A Movie Trailer discussion with Kensuke NakamuraLee and Alex discuss the accessibility and history of movie trailers with special guest Kensuke Nakamura. He discusses his process when making audio described trailers. NOTE: This episode resulted in the Alien Romulus trailer getting described by Kensuke, you can find it, along with his other trailers. at the link below. Kensuke's Audio Described trailers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLKtLt6a4OKA-xipFD_DRi_02-iF00F70d&si=qKBI3LBSlGhisv7QQuestions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for...2024-04-1956 minThe Dark RoomEp. 26: 2024 Oscars Reaction And Dune: Part 2 ReviewAlex and Lee give their reactions to the 2024 Oscars ceremony and winners and review DUNE: PART 2.Please follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast and if you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!...2024-04-0355 minThe Dark RoomEp. 25: Most Anticipated Films Of 2024Now that the Oscars are over, Alex and Lee look ahead to the rest of the year and discuss their most anticipated films for the remainder of 2024. *** Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the release of “Dune: Part 2”.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Faceb...2024-03-1442 min
The Dark RoomEp. 24: The Accessible World Of Disney - Part 2: Animated FilmsAlex and Lee continue their celebration of the accessible world of Disney with part 2 focusing on Disney animated films. They review the latest Disney animated feature “Wish” and share their favorite animated movies from the Disney cannon.Image Description: The words "The Dark Room" are in the classic 90s Disney Home Video white Font sitting over the iconic light blue Disney Castle. The word "podcast" is sitting under the castle in a light blue font. The entire image sits on a stark blue background.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Desc...2024-02-2949 min
The Dark Room2024 Oscars Audio Description Round TableWatch the video version of this episode here!Alex and Lee are pleased to present this special panel presentation, featuring audio description writers and narrators who worked on 7 of the 10 Oscar-nominated Best Picture films. In their conversation, they celebrate the works of these wonderful individuals who made these films accessible and highlight specific audio description aspects of each project. The panel features Matthew Christoffersen ("American Fiction"), Tristan Snyder ("Anatomy of a Fall"), Stoney Emshwiller ("Barbie" & "The Zone of Interest"), Liz Gutman ("Maestro" & "May December"), Christina Stevens ("American Fiction" & "Oppenheimer"), and Samantha Manahan ("Poor Things")....2024-02-161h 12
The Dark RoomEp. 23: The Blind Sundance ExperienceAlex and Lee are joined by returning guest Jamie Gagnon to discuss Alex and Jamie's trip to Sundance 2024, the slate of films they saw, and the overall festival's accessibility.Watch the Thelma Post-Screening Q&A! (minor spoilers)Watch Jamie's newest horror shorts here!Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!2024-02-0848 min
The Dark RoomEp. 22: 2023- A Year in ReviewAlex and Lee reflect on the films of 2023. They reveal their favorite audio description tracks and movies of the year!Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Support the showSupport the show2024-01-3055 minThe Dark RoomEp. 21: Up Close with Ashley Eakin, Disabled Director/WriterAlex and Lee chat with Ashley Eakin, a disabled director and writer, who has worked on projects for Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Ashley recounts her journey into Hollywood, and what navigating her disability has looked like, as well as how her experiences have influenced her storytelling. She also discusses her experiences utilizing audio description on her projects. Ashley's Instagram: @asheakinForgive Us Our Trespasses: https://www.netflix.com/title/81320168Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting s...2023-11-3050 minThe Dark RoomEp. 20: Up Close with Michele Spitz, Audio Description Grant Provider And NarratorLee and Alex chat with Michele Spitz, a speaker, philanthropist, audio, describer, and grant provider for filmmakers. In this episode, Michele discusses her journey into the audio description world, and the way she has been able to advance accessibility for blind and low vision viewers.Michele Spitz's Woman of Her Word website: https://www.womanofherword.com/Support the show2023-11-1545 min
The Dark RoomEp. 19: Halloween Horror With Rein Brooks, Audio Description WriterHappy Halloween! To celebrate spooky season, Alex and Lee chat with Rein Brooks, audio description writer for “Birth/Rebirth”, “The Royal Hotel”, and other films. We discuss your favorite horror films and the unique challenges of writing audio description for the horror genre.Note: When Rein discusses The Walking Dead description he is referring to a sample he did, not the actual description.Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Supp...2023-10-3158 min
The Dark RoomEp. 18: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 2In this part 2 episode, Alex continues recounting his experience at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and discusses the ways the film festival was accessible as well as areas where there is room for growth.Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram! @darkroomfilmcastFind us on Facebook!Support the show2023-10-2522 min
The Dark RoomEp. 17: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 1Alex had the amazing opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and he is back to discuss his experience on this episode. In part one, Alex shares his thoughts on the movies he saw at TIFF and which ones he anticipates being part of the awards season conversations.Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram! @darkroomfilmcastFind us on Facebook!Support the show2023-10-1725 min
The Dark RoomEp. 16: Christopher Nolan Films Ranked Pt. 2 Featuring John StarkAlex and Lee welcome back friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this second part, we review and rank Nolan's second six films from Inception through Oppenheimer.For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgLAI_YpxSgJohn Stark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/macthemovieguyAudio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!2023-09-0752 min
The Dark RoomEp. 15: Christopher Nolan Films Ranked Pt. 1 (feat. John Stark)Alex and Lee welcome friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this first part, we review and rank Nolan's first six films chronologically, Insomnia through The Dark Knight. For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgLAI_YpxSgJohn Stark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/macthemovieguyAudio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!2023-08-2445 min
The Dark RoomEp. 14: Up Close With Kurt Yeager, Disabled Film/TV ActorAlex and Lee chat with Kurt Yeager, a disabled actor whose credits include “Sons Of Anarchy”, “NCIS”, and “The Beanie Bubble”. in our conversation, Kurt discusses the accident that caused his disability, his philosophy on representation and navigating Hollywood, and the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. If you would like to help the industry professionals currently out of work, you can donate to the Entertainment Community Fund at https://entertainment community.orgQuestions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts...2023-08-1758 minThe Dark RoomEp. 13: Up Close With Liz Gutman, Audio Description Content CreatorJoin Lee and Alex for a conversation with Liz Gutman, an audio description content creator. In this episode, Liz discusses her process of writing audio description, what inspired her to get into this field, and more.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-07-2638 minThe Dark RoomEp. 12: Best Of 2023 So FarAlex and Lee discuss their favorite films, audio description tracks, and performances of 2023 so far.Support the show2023-07-1237 min
The Dark RoomEp. 11: The Blind 'At-Home' Movie ExperienceLee and Alex talk about the positives and negatives of at-home movie and TV viewing from a legally blind perspective. We discuss the accessibility of the major streaming services, devices, and physical media.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-06-3046 min
The Dark RoomEp. 10: The Accessible World Of Disney - Part 1: Live ActionAlex and Lee celebrate Disney accessibility with a focus on live-action films. They review the recent adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”, rank the live-action remakes, and share some favorite nostalgic classics.Image Description: The words "The Dark Room" are in the classic 90s Disney Home Video white Font sitting over the iconic light blue Disney Castle. The word "podcast" is sitting under the castle in a light blue font. The entire image sits on a stark blue background.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the...2023-06-1447 minThe Dark RoomEp 9: Teaching Accessibility at DePaul UniversityLee and Alex are guest speakers at an "Accessibility in Cinema" class at DePaul University. Listen in!Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the showSupport the show2023-05-311h 01
The Dark RoomEp. 8: Up Close With Jamie Gagnon, Filmmaker & Script Coordinator on 9-1-1Alex and Lee welcome special guest, Jamie Gagnon, Script Coordinator for the television series, 9-1-1. In our conversation, Jamie discusses his short films, making audio description tracks for them, and the current Writers Guild of America Strike. Jamie's Accessible Shorts Playlist on Vimeo & YouTube!Jamie's AD short, Ax-essibility.A great WGA Strike explainer by Dan Murrell (tell him The Dark Room sent you).Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes o...2023-05-1745 min
The Dark RoomEp. 7: Movie Sin ListAlex and Lee discuss their movie sin lists: the classic films they have never seen and recount their most memorable movie-going experiences.Alex's Article about the AFI List: https://www.allsensesgo.com/classic-cinema/Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-05-0549 minThe Dark RoomEp. 6: The Blind Theatrical ExperienceLee and Alex discuss what it's like going to the movie theater as a legally blind patron. What we like, using audio description devices and how it can be improved. Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-04-2042 min
The Dark RoomEp. 5: Most Anticipated Films of 2023Lee and Alex discuss their most anticipated films for the rest of 2023 and their brief thoughts on John Wick Chapter 4.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-04-0656 min
The Dark RoomEp. 4: Up Close with Aaron Sauerland, Script Supervisor for Marcel the Shell With Shoes OnA conversation with Aaron Sauerland, script supervisor of the Oscar nominated film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On." Listen to Aaron discuss his on set experiences and opinions on disability representation in the industry as well as audio description. Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!...2023-03-221h 01The Dark RoomEp. 3: 2023 Oscar PredictionsAlex and Lee discuss several topics related to the Oscars and give their Oscar predictions.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-03-0359 min
Latter Day Struggles98: We do NOT ‘Consider the Matter Closed’—Tithing Wealth, Transparency, & AccountabilitySend us a Positive Review!Join Valerie in her analysis of the recent breaking news regarding the financial settlement between the LDS church and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission regarding tithing holdings. In this episode Valerie breaks down the following:An analysis of why, in a healthy relationship between ANY two parties [including between an individual and their church], one party does not decide unilaterally that ANY "matter is closed" especially in situations that involve a sacred breach of trust.What needs to happen after a violation of trust between two parties to heighten t...2023-02-241h 03The Dark RoomEp. 2: 2022 in Review/Top 10Alex and Lee discuss their favorite movies of 2022 and how expectations and audio description impacted their experience.Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-02-151h 04The Dark RoomEp. 1: The LaunchWelcome to The Dark Room! Listen and learn about our background, eyesight and love of cinema! Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!Find us on Facebook!Support the show2023-02-0132 min
On FrameOn Frame with NYCFC Homegrown, Tayvon GrayPro Soccer USA's Glenn Crooks sits down with New York City FC's newest Homegrown, 17-year old Tayvon Gray. Also, Sporting Director, David Lee and Academy Director, Sam Pugsley join Crooks on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-1638 min
Major Spoilers Comic Book PodcastSilk: The Life and Times of Cindy MoonCINDY MOON! She's an intellectual... also, she has the spider-powers that everyone wants. Plus, we review Action Comics #1016, Manor Black #4, The Addams Family the movie, and Josie and the Pussycats in Space #1. Plus, Superman is Clark Kent? Find out in this week's Major Spoilers Podcast!
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Talk 30 (Rock) To Me#53: Audition Day (w/ Lee Pugsley)We're joined again this week by Lee Pugsley (@leepugsley) to talk all about "Audition Day" (S4E4)! Listen as we discuss Cheyenne Jackson, mileage reimbursements, bed bugs, Tracy & Jenna shenanigans, and Dot Com's acting ability! tl;drEpisode: "Audition Day" //Season 4, Episode 4Guest: Lee Pugsley (@leepugsley)Follow us everywhere: @talk30rocktome
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Talk 30 (Rock) To Me#39: "The Funcooker" (w/ Lee Pugsley)In order to talk all about "The Funcooker" (S3E14) we had to bring in the funny, talented, and great conversationalist Lee Pugsley (@leepugsley). Listen in as we allude to a car accident (Kimmie's fine!), discuss Liz hitting a fire-y bottom, and try and come up with a better name for a little microwave. We're going to be at Comic Con Palm Springs on Sunday, August 27! Find us on the "Women in Podcasting Panel" and for our LIVE show during a crossover with "Alex P Keaton is My Friend"!tl;dr2017-08-221h 17