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Conversation and listening is a lost art. I’ve been blessed to meet so many people over the years through my travels, and through this podcast I expect to meet many more. Conversations about life, vulnerability, journey, struggle, and overcoming.

Brandon Charles


    • May 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Pot food and low expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 36:17


    Have you ever taken some herbal refreshments, and found that your Instacart and Amazon orders got a little out of control? We discuss that, along with horribly low expectations that employers have when training coworkers.

    At The Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 23:13


    As Brandon and Amy, get ready to celebrate their anniversary this weekend, they talk about movies that had a lifelong impact on them. And also some updates about life. Thanks to everyone who has been loyal to us and listening for all this time, we hope to be better about getting new episodes out soon.

    ADHD on a plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 40:12


    First, it was a conversation about plane parts, flying everywhere, and then, the conversation, flew everywhere!

    Poop man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 18:02


    Poop talk, 90s references, and massive ADHD, what's not to like?

    Christmas hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 24:45


    Merry Christmas you filthy animals.

    Don't squeeze the happy sack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 26:15


    Are there words you mispronounced as a child, that you were always made fun of as an adult? We catch you up on our happenings for Thanksgiving, and we even give you a few podcast and music recommendations. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, we're doing this for the love of it, and we hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. We will try to make a few extra appearances over the next few weeks.

    Striving to do better

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 34:55


    We talk about spooky Halloween things that are silly, while catching you up on what's been happening over the last few weeks. We also talk about the toxicity in disabilities culture..

    Work In Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 32:11


    This week, we reflect on the highs and lows of life, and talk about what it means to be a work in progress. Coming to terms, with various realities of life, and our attitudes about it. PS. Totally open to vegan recipes, find us on Facebook and Twitter at Brandon Amy show.

    Para Stranded

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 46:51


    We are so happy to be podcasting again, and this week we talk about a blind service called para transit. We also discuss moving across the country, making peace with starting a new life, the excitement of it, but also the accepting that we may not see friends across the country that often. plus Brandon picks on some of his old friends from DC with a very interesting icebreaker question is it rude? Or is it casual conversation.

    The crazy cute couple returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 22:06


    I promise, we are not slackers, OK so sometimes we are. We've been very busy over the last eight months, we catch you up on things, and we plan on dropping new episodes now every Friday or Monday.

    The power of belief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 18:27


    It takes so much more than New Year's resolutions to get by, Amy and Brandon discuss the power of their faith, dedication to exploring new life opportunities, and being there for their friends in their pain and struggles. Listen every Saturday afternoon on the seagull radio smart speaker skill, and every Sunday for the new episode to drop on your favorite podcast app.

    Let's have another meeting.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 24:40


    It's a new year, which means way too many work meetings. We debate actual stuff like being in groups or one on one, and silly stuff like cats and dogs. Plus, the attack of the killer ducks, and mad orange disease. Thank you to the seagull radio who carries our show every Saturday afternoon on the mid shore of Delaware from 2 PM to 5 PM, and thanks to you for listening on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

    New goals, same crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 22:24


    Lots of things changing at the Brandon and Amy show household, and some things, like random off-the-wall conversations, stay the same. We don't really use social media much, but you can still catch up with us on our website, brandonandamyshow.com.

    Roll with the changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 28:38


    The holidays are an overwhelming time, whether it's with family and the many blessings, or the grief and loss of people passing on. Brandon and Amy want to remind you that if you are feeling alone, you can call 988, and just know that you are more than the current emotions you feel about situations. we talk happy things like the fact we have a keyboard in the house and get to play Christmas music. Amy has a brand new job as she talks about adjusting to it. Plus with the nostalgia craze, what are you not nostalgic for. Visit us online at Brandonandamyshow.com this episode is dedicated to the late BJ Forsyth.

    Christmas chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 31:45


    We start making preparations for this year‘s Christmas, the sound of Christmas music is in the air, and it allows us to reflect on some of our favorite things. Favorite Christmas movies, and, not so good sequels. And can you smell, with the rock, is stealing? Plus if you have a messy work area and you are a messy eater, perhaps you'll feel vindicated, keep up with this on social media at Brandon and Amy show.

    Food baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 10:10


    A quick personal check in, and wishing you a great Thanksgiving weekend.

    Let's try something new

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 22:14


    Brandon and Amy are starting to make their goals for next year, and reflecting back on some times when they tried some things, that were a little silly. We talk about how the five stages of grief are actually misleading, charting a new career path, and some Christmas traditions and gifts we got when we were in school. Keep up with our show at brandonandamyshow.com

    Pimpin ain't Eazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 21:03


    Brandon and Amy are lucky to be heard every Saturday in the mid shore of Delaware on hybrid television Internet radio station the seagull from 2 PM to 5 PM Eastern. Sundays we present the podcast, without music. This week, would you rent out your husband or wife for simple tasks? Beer and bourbon make life a little better, especially for food. And Brandon tries not to be a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas planning. Keep up with these two crazies at brandonandamyshow.com

    Play it backwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 24:12


    OK, so maybe you don't actually have to play this backwards, but maybe if you do you'll hear Amy say some devilish things, or not! I don't know why kids these days, are becoming obsessed with the cassettes. We talk karaoke songs, maintenance screw ups, and accepting the fact that Christmas advertising is going to start soon. every Sunday, we post our couple conversational radio show podcast, and now every Wednesday, we post a podcast with the disabilities professional. Social media at Brandon Amy show.

    Taken back our community with Tai Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 53:38


    We are launching a new series called bringing humanity to disability. Brandon had a show from 2016 through 2019 where he interviewed professionals with various disabilities. This interview with Tai is from 2016. He discusses how he got a brain injury, how people in his life often didn't want to discuss it, how he finally came to terms with that, and the public outreach and artistic creativity he is promoting with children and adults in his community. Brandon and Amy will be conducting new interviews in 2023. Learn more about Tai at tbocnow.com and keep up with us at brandonandamyshow.com

    wrong side of the coffee cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 25:25


    Whether you love or hate the changing weather, I think we can all admit all over the world that it's quite the adjustment. Brandon tries his best this week not to be a curmudgeon, spoiler alert, it doesn't work out that well. Is there really a purpose to playing the lottery, or having decorative pillows and blankets? There are some great, and silly technological inventions. And we mourn the days gone by where we can eat hot food and get away with it. Keep up with us on social media at BrandonAmyshow and thanks for listening.

    Being an adult sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 22:16


    From kitchen disasters, to maintenance failures, to way too much paperwork, this weeks title says it all. We do have some fun discussions though like what are some strange lies your parents told you? And even though funerals are no laughing matter, as a child, sometimes we do some funny and strange things in those situations. Always feel free to join the conversation at Brandon andAmyshow.com

    Survivors of the day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 21:22


    Hello friend, thank you so much for listening and participating every week with our show. This is less of a string of conversation topics, and more a check in about what we are up to this week, and what to expect moving forward. It's been busy, and we definitely want to be transparent with you and we appreciate you being transparent with us. As always, check us out on Amazon music, Apple podcasts, Google play, and Spotify.

    We'll get to it someday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 25:14


    I never thought we'd see the words, adult happy meal in our lifetime. We all have food failures, silly things that annoy us, and those hobbies that we love but we never quite get to. Thank you so much for your feedback about the show, feel free to participate in the topics on our social media pages, at BrandonAmyshow

    Food talk, again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 25:35


    We promise, even though the first several minutes are about food, we do talk about some other things. Just know with us though, it all comes back to food, always! A Japanese company is making a piece of technology that supposedly quiets those loud talking people in grocery stores who insist on having phone conversations. Strangers that became your best friends in odd circumstances, and people who buy things at celebrity auctions weird us out. Brandonamyshow Facebook and Twitter.

    Evil Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 24:22


    When did we get to the age where the food we eat and the spices we have bite back? We love music, but we aren't convinced festivals are the best way to see it. We don't know about you, but thoroughly cleaning the house beyond the basic necessities when guests come over, seems a little much. Join the conversation and listen wherever you get your podcasts at brandonandamyshow.com

    Fire in disguise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 29:07


    We learned that a misheard lyric is called a Mondegreen and we share a few of our favorites. What about those stores that sell ginormous large portions, do people actually buy that and what for?we are a bit more peppy now the fall is finally here. Call us up on your smart speaker by saying play the podcast the Brandon and Amy show, or find us wherever you get your Podcasts. Social media @BrandonAmyshow

    Bad Boys and Good Seagulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 28:39


    Self respect is so important, and even if we regret our college majors, we appreciate the lessons learned. Plus annoying buzz words, and why do some girls go for bad boys? Join the conversation at brandonandamyshow.com

    Work that milkshake

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 24:30


    We are so happy we were able to get this podcast to you this week. Amy has survived hot flashes, and headaches, and fortunately she's feeling much better and able to hang out. What's a song that annoys you? Plus we talk about jobs, work spaces, and work ethic. Check out brandonandamyshow.com for our social media.

    Remember when we lived today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 26:04


    Nostalgia for days gone by seems to be the latest craze, but are things as good back then as we claim they were? And while we're going down that rabbit hole, let's talk skating rinks, and some of our favorite foods like pierogies. Brandon thinks there's a limit to what you can put in a pierogi. Plus we talk about the teachers that inspired us, and the new mattress which was the reason we didn't have an episode out last week. We are back, and, I guess as good as ever!

    Hey let's buy stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 44:14


    It might be early, but it's almost time for the holidays where Brandon is going to be meeting the in-laws for the first time. Remember those impulsive purchases you made in the 80s and 90s, and wonder why you ever bought them? Also, some funny happenings around the Brandon and Amy house this week. You can listen on smart speaker devices by saying, play the podcast the Brandon and Amy show, or find us at brandonandamyshow.com

    Facing fears and dumb injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 35:15


    Have you ever noticed that parents treat their grandkids with way more patients than they treated their kids? Plus the dumbest ways we injured ourselves, dumb jokes, and random observations about nursery rhymes and news network voiceovers.

    Episode 5, Coffee before everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 23:09


    Brandon and Amy share some stories about why they have to have coffee, before having coffee! What are your thoughts of kids being in adult restaurants? Also discussions about changing music in ride shares, Hallmark type advertisements for flights, and the best of our interview with author Heidi Hess.

    Hangin out with Heidi Hess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 48:23


    Heidi Hess is a south Florida author who recently published a book, the short end of madness. A series of short stories based in mystery and fiction. She talks about her influences, her newly minted book festival, and some stories about when her and Amy met in Elementary school. Learn more about Heidi at Heidicreates.net and on social media at createsHeidi and keep up with the Brandon and Amy show@ brandonandamyshow.com

    Episode 4. Free food, smelly people, and the lawnmower bandit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 47:24


    Do you know people who use dating apps for a free meal plan? Also, we all know those people, the kind that use just a little too much cologne or perfume. And another great Florida files. What a getaway strategy! We also have some great bonus content, discussing post pandemic life and attempting to make friends, and making peace with the trauma we all just went through and are still going through.

    Episode 3, the bacon finger gun murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 24:11


    We now realize, that murder genres come in every flavor, even the weirdest ones you can imagine. Have we taken the bacon obsession a little too far? And I thought I've seen the lowest stupid criminals stories, but we found another good one. What tasks do you like to do because you don't trust your partner to do them? These topics and more, discussed this week on the Brandon and Amy show. Available on Apple, Google, audible, Spotify, and Amazon Alexa.

    Episode 2, Gator dogs, cat dogs, and carrot dogs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 39:30


    It seems way too easy to find a good Florida story to talk about, and have vegans and vegetarians gone too far? There are some people who live in Pittsburgh who shouldn't be allowed to live there! And while everyone is editing out the fun parts of their screwup‘s, we leave it in for the world to see, because they are hilarious! Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, and audible.

    Episode one, pet Sematary, rent a friend, and regional pronunciations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 52:06


    Would you go on a vacation without your partner? Would you rent a friend? And maybe you can help me understand why Amy likes watching gory stuff when she's trying to go to sleep? These topics and more are discussed this week on the Brandon and Amy show. Find us on Facebook and twitter at BrandonAmyshow

    Airplane horror stories.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 4:09


    Airplane horror stories. Listen to the Brandon and Amy show on radio debuting Saturday, July 2 on y country, from 11 AM to 2 PM, and sunny 105 from 2 PM to 5 PM Eastern. Uploaded to the podcast soon after.

    Brandon and Amy show demo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 3:48


    Naked babies, tree resurrections, and jam boxes, oh my!

    Melissa Roe with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 59:18


    Melissa has overcome a lot of things in her life. In this hour, she shares passion for reading and writing, voiceover and broadcasting, and how words and communication might be the most important skill we have to manage our mental health, and build strong friendships with others. Find her on Twitter @morning_song

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    Mike Parsons with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 59:52


    Mike Parsons is currently a producer at 760 WJR Radio Detroit. In this episode he talks about going from a punk rock kid who really didn't care about radio, to falling in love with the intimacy of news talk radio. He produces a podcast called pod Suey, and hosts a podcast called, whatever Dave, independently. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Jennifer Wenzel with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 54:54


    Jennifer has a well rounded career, from skills training to her current work for beyond vision as an employment specialist. What I love about this conversation is that we tackle a lot of serious employment concerns and self marketing, but we do so in a practical and respectful way. To get in touch with Jennifer about potential opportunities, call her at 414-335-3762. Or email her, jobs@beyondvision.com

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    Scott Gibson with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 54:03


    This episode features Scott Gibson, it is archived from mid 2018. We discuss workforce development, and inclusion with people of all abilities for the workforce. Find out more information about a fantastic Maryland, DC, and Virginia area organization called Mellwood at Melwood.org

    Amy Billman with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 60:05


    Though I always talk to my girlfriend Amy Billman around the house, it was interesting to step into the role of professional interviewer to allow Amy the space to share so many unique stories about her perspective regarding compassion, advocacy, and hard work. In this hour we talk about The inspiration she found in studying vocal performance in music and why it is a unique resume skill that should be appreciated. She talks about the opportunity where she was allowed to be a part of helping others with various disabilities accomplish jobs they always wanted to do, and encourages all of us to be ourselves. She is currently co-owner of a business called speed dots, making tactile screen protectors for iPhones helping blind users to be more efficient with their smart phone. For more information about Amy, find her at speeddots.com

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    Scott Chambers with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 59:41


    Scott Chambers is currently a voice actor in his 30s, with ambition to have many more career paths in his next 30 years of life. The thing I love about this conversation is that it's not inside baseball, it's a general overview of who he is, and the industry itself. Hear about Scott moving in to voiceover from radio, and his fascination with airplanes. And to hear more about Scott's passions for being a Voice actor, world traveler, weather geek, and aviation enthusiast among many other things. www.ScottChambersVO.com is his website. Subscribe to Breaking Bread with Brandon on all your favorite podcast apps, new episodes every Tuesday.

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    Sara Ramirez with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 53:44


    This is a tribute to the late Sarah Ramirez. The interview is from 2017 which took place on my radio show called breaking boundaries on WERa 96.7 Arlington. This episode is about her experience seeking independence as a blind woman in San Diego. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this time, may we all share memories about the good times we had with her. May she always be remembered for her accomplishments, and the things we can learn from her experience.

    Damion Wolfe with Brandon Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 54:04


    On this episode, damion and Brandon talk about the importance of mental health and creativity. Damion discusses his 20 plus years as a singer songwriter, score composer for film, and making the transition beyond playing covers during bar gigs. Damion's new EP, “Shiny Mad”, finds the singer-songwriter putting down his acoustic guitar and assuming the role of producer, programmer, and engineer. Combining synthesizers, organic instruments, catchy melodies, and thoughtful lyrics, Wolfe's new musical adventure offers a little something for everyone. The singles "You Shine", "Holes In The Moon" and "Wrap You Up" have been receiving radio play in the U.S., Canada and the UK. It's now available on all music streaming services. For more information about Damion Wolfe, visit his website: https://damionwolfe.com/home

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    Breaking bread with Brandon Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 42:40


    On this episode, we talk about the importance of mental health, what it’s like to be a creative, the influence of music, and how they all tie together.

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