Episodes

  • 2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026)

    2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026)
    Jan 7 2026


    2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026)

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    Although many may not know his name, Glen Gordon was the driving force behind JAWS for Windows. In this two-part series, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his journey as a blind youth, his interest in radio, and what led him to become a leader in accessibility. Glen also shares his struggles with overcoming years of tension and anxiety.
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  • 2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025)

    2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025)
    Dec 31 2025
    2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025) Show Notes This year end episode features an edited version of Evan Starnes’ Blind Level Tech podcast in which he interviewed Nancy and Peter Torpey for his show. They discuss the origins of Eyes on Success, challenges in podcasting, memorable shows, rewarding connections with guests, … Continue reading 2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025) →
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  • 2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025)

    2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025)
    Dec 24 2025
    2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025) Show Notes Evan Starnes, a blind audio producer at Aftersight, turned a childhood fascination with sound into a career in accessible media. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Evan about his work on podcasts like Blind Level Tech, the evolution of radio reading … Continue reading 2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025) →
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  • 2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025)

    2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025)
    Dec 17 2025
    2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025) Show Notes Yes, it can be done! Blind fencing combines orientation and mobility skills in unique ways. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pat Pound, a blind fencer, about techniques, equipment, and safety. Pat explains how fencing parallels using a white cane, shares training strategies, … Continue reading 2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025) →
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  • 2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025)

    2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025)
    Dec 10 2025
    2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025) Show Notes Navis is a navigation app that leverages the latest AI technology to help visually impaired users travel more safely and independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Liam Geschwindt, CEO of TouchPulse, about how the app uses satellite imagery, visual positioning, … Continue reading 2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025) →
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  • 2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025)

    2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025)
    Dec 3 2025
    2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025) Show Notes Carina Comer turned her enjoyment of baking as a child and her passion for helping others into a thriving vegan Scandinavian-style bakery that employs and empowers disabled workers. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about overcoming blindness, navigating pastry school, and building a … Continue reading 2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025) →
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  • 2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025)

    2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025)
    Nov 26 2025
    2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025) Show Notes Blazie Technologies is reimagining classic notetakers for today’s blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with CEO Bryan Blazie and Marketing Director David Goldfield about the BT Speak and BT Braille devices. These Raspberry Pi powered tools blend assistive tech, modern design, and … Continue reading 2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025) →
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  • 2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025)

    2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025)
    Nov 19 2025
    2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025) Show Notes Innosearch AI is quickly expanding its suite of accessible services for blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with co-founder and CEO Patrick Long about new tools like voice-based shopping, travel booking, the CoBrowse AI agent, and Accessible Storefronts – all part of … Continue reading 2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025) →
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