P.S. I'm Blind

We're back! Welcome to episode 27 of P.S. I'm Blind. It has been nine months since we last recorded, so technically, enough of a time to have had a baby. Besides chatting about how glad we are to be recording again, we interview, or some might say interrogate, Sam who in the interim had one of his very own writing pieces produced and broadcasted on BBC radio 4 Extra, what an achievement! We grill Sam about his writing process, inspirations, techniques and more. You can listen to Sam's audio drama on BBC sounds, or at the following link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xmrk Thank you for all the messages we've received over our hiatus, we loved hearing from you, it is such a pleasure to hear from anyone who takes the time to listen to us ramble. Hope you are keeping well, All the best for now from Agon, Kevin, Mariam, Sam and Rhi.

Welcome to another episode of P.S. I'm blind, where we get festive, talk end of year achievements, hair and otherwise; we bring up our favourite memories as a group, lay down the plans for a bigger and better podcast and last but not least, get creative. Stick with us until the end of the episode, as we have a present of our own for you, our loyal listeners. Thank you for keeping with us, we really appreciate your support. Merry Christmas, from all of us at P.S. I'm Blind

Welcome to another episode of P.S. I’m blind, a His Dark Materials special, the one where we chat about Will’s newly acquired superweapon. We see Boreal show the sinister Mrs. Coulter the window to another world as well as the witches going fool on matrix on the Magisterium, and Merry Malone speak to angels. We conclude by unanimously deciding ‘Tower of Angels’ is the best episode of this season yet! Enjoy

Welcome back to the P.S. I’m Blind podcast, a His Dark Materials special. Beware, henceforth, spoilers are a given. Listen as we dissect episode 3 of His Dark Materials, from Mary making progress with the cave, Lyra losing the Alethiometer, the clash between Lee Scoresby and Marisa Coulter, not to mention the long awaited appearance from our favorite armoured bear, Iorek Byrnison, the party is just getting started! As always, you can contact us on twitter @psimblind or email psimblind@gmail.com. Enjoy and thank you for listening

Welcome to another episode of PS I’m blind. From chatting about uncomfortable or frustrating encounters, to accessible gaming with The release of the new Xbox and PlayStation 5, Agon tells us about some of the strange comments he has received on his gaming YouTube channel and after a short but entertaining Break, we somehow get onto a discussion about Fifty Shades of Grey, a new but odd app which seems to enable stalking behaviour and the case surrounding Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. We conclude the podcast very civilly by talking about Moneybox and its advantages. One might call it a real mishmash of topics, but stick with us, it all makes sense in the end. As Always, we hope you enjoy this episode and please do not hesitate to get in touch via Twitter @psimblind or email psimblind@gmail.com. All the Best for now and speak soon!

Welcome to another episode of P.S. I’m blind; the one Where we chat braille and reminisce on how we started using it and what it means to us. We also discuss its use at present and speculate on its future. From Louis Braille slate and stylus to modern tec, every single one of us has a story to tell. Enjoy :) and don't forget, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @psimblind and facebook at P.S. I'm Blind. You can also email us at psimblind@gmail.com. Thanks for listening :) See you next time!

Be a fly on the wall in this impromptu podcast where Kevin and Agon get high and talk Harry Potter and train travel with Mariam P.s. I'm Blind

Welcome to episode 19, where we chat gardening with Lucy Edwards! We talk about our newfound lockdown love and discuss the triumphs and tribulations of first-time gardeners. From vegetables, herbs and flowers, to soil, mulch, compost and tackling bugs and aphids, we have a well-rounded, all encompassing, gardener’s heart to heart. Thank you, Lucy, for joining us, it was a pleasure to catch up and hear about your gardening experiences! If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Lucy and her gardening tips and tricks on her YouTube Channel! Thank you so much for listening; hope you have enjoyed this episode! Look forward to next time; speak soon! P.S. We’re Blind! Lucy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/YesterdaysWishes You can follow P.S. I’m Blind on: Twitter @psimblind Instagram @psimblind Facebook P.S. I’m Blind Email us at psimblind@gmail.com

Welcome to episode 18 of the podcast, the one where, once we get over the giggles, we talk with Juan Alcazar about blind/disabled people in the media. Juan is one of the very first people who got in touch with us when we began this podcast in November 2019; we are so pleased to finally have him join us for a good old natter. First, we discuss how the media has represented and possibly perpetuated stereotypes of disabled people, second, we consider how these compare and link to our real life experiences as visually impaired people, third, we look to the future and surmise about what should change and how more accurate media representations of disabled people might be achieved and finally, we express why we believe it is important for the media to get this right. A massive thank you to Juan for your support and for bringing this topic to our podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Juan, he can be found on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook at JC5 Productions. You can get in touch with us by emailing psimblind@gmail.com, tweeting @psimblind, Instagramming @psimblind or facebooking P.S. I'm Blind. Hope you enjoy this episode! P.S. we’re blind!

Welcome to this bonus episode, where we catch up with an old friend and talk about what it is like to live with Nystagmus. Thank you, Sinead, for joining us and sharing your knowledge and experiences of this eye condition. It has been great chatting and we learnt a lot! We hope you enjoy this bonus episode as much as we did recording. Don’t forget, you can follow us on Twitter @psimblind, Facebook and Instagram at P.S. I’m Blind and you can email us at psimblind@gmail.com. All the best for now; speak soon. P.S. I’m Blind!

Welcome to Episode 17! We discuss the centenary of the 1920 blind march, where visually impaired people throughout the UK marched on London, bearing a banner which read 'We demand justice, not charity' We also discuss the Netflix documentary, Crip Camp. We share how the disabled activists featured in the film have shaped our lives as disabled people today, and the work that still needs to be done to fight for equality. To round off the episode, we discuss the ethics of having a child when you have a hereditary eye condition. P.S. we're blind You can watch Crip Camp here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81001496

Welcome to episode 16 of the podcast, where in homage to Earth day, we take a hard look at our efforts to save the planet and make that footprint a tiny bit lighter. We talk accessible recycling, conscious buying and more. We also launch into a chat about audio Description, in case you ever wondered what that overly helpful voice during your film or show was for. Why don't you grab a cuppa and join us? We will soon set things to rights. Enjoy! P.s. We’re blind. Thank you Agon for editing this episode and Sam for writing the description. Links mentioned during this episode: Information on Audio Description Awareness Day: https://welleyenever.com/2020/04/16/audio-description-awareness-day/ Juan’s video on Audio Description Awareness Day: https://youtu.be/1LwEAFDENcQ In touch radio 4 episode discussing audio description: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005mvs RNIB Connect radio, episode interviewing Neville Watchurst and how he set out to audio describe Game of Thrones: https://www.facebook.com/RNIBConnectRadio/posts/every-saturday-during-the-run-of-the-show-audio-describer-neville-watchurst-is-i/10156713137172912/ Audio described yoga with Ness: https://youtu.be/cZBT0S95uNU

Wellcome to Episode 15 of the podcast, where we discuss Politics surrounding the sudden changes since Covid-19, clapping for the NHS, key workers and carers. We talk lockdown hacks and how to keep your heart happy in these difficult times. Take a seat tune in and we'll talk it all out. P.S. I'm Blind

Welcome to episode 14, where we chat to Rhi, a student studying zoology at university. She talks to us about some of the challenges she faced as a visually impaired student both navigating and balancing academic and social life. From lab experiments to bin wars with the neighbours, from assessments to falling in unexpected wholes, we meander through various topics. P.S. We’re blind.

Welcome to episode 13, a Mother’s Day special. This week we speak to Joy, a blind, single mother of one. Parenthood and of course coronavirus only being two amongst the variety of things we discuss. You can also find Joy’s very own podcast “Joy’s World”, on all the main podcast channels, including Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0NL0qMYKUO7YJJ3WmK58hN?si=NoUqG1p9Rm-0VeHMzRHxYA and Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joys-world/id1462734184 Don’t forget you can find us on: Twitter @psimblind, Facebook P.S. I’m Blind or email us at psimblind@gmail.com Hope you are all keeping safe and well during these strange, strange times. All the very best for now, From the P.S. I'm Blind group.

Where we discuss the #uHateDisabledPeople hashtag, find out what it's like to ride a twitterstorm and ponder the kind of advice we would give our younger selves.‬ ‪P.s. We're blind.

Welcome to episode 11, the one where we wrap up and reminisce, as we dissect the final episode of His dark materials season 1. Are parents truly more trouble than they're worth? Is Roger right? Maybe considering Lyra's parents he could be. We speculate if blind people have blind demons and discuss what we might expect in the following season. Spoilers are a given. Enjoy! P.s. We're blind!

Welcome to episode 11, the one where we wrap up and reminisce, as we dissect the final episode of His dark materials season 1. Are parents truly more trouble than they're worth? Is Roger right? Maybe considering Lyra's parents he could be. We speculate if blind people have blind demons and discuss what we might expect in the following season. Spoilers are a given. Enjoy! P.s. We're blind!

Welcome to episode 10, the one where we dissect episode 7 of His Dark Materials. We see what makes a scary bear, Dafne Keen as Lyra comes into her own and Uric gets what he desires. Spoilers are a given. Enjoy! P.S. We’re Blind!

Welcome to episode 9, where we talk food and drink over the holiday period. We plan ahead, discussing goals for 2020, everyone wants to get fit! Finally, we consider our phones and other devices listening in on private conversations; target advertising at its best or shall we say worst? Enjoy! Happy new year everyone P.S. We're Blind!

Hello and welcome to episode 8, the one where we get Christmassy! This one is a bit more personal, as we talk about what Christmas means to us, our Christmas traditions and give each other some Christmassy questions and answers! We also give a few shout outs and personal thanks to a few people who contacted us and encouraged us over social media. Links to their channels at the end of this message. Thank you everyone for your support in the short time we have been releasing podcasts. It really does mean a great deal to us! It is a wonderful way to end the year! The picture with this episode shows a small, decorated, lighted Christmas tree standing at the middle back of a dining table, surrounded by presents wrapped up in different types of paper, brown paper, paper with snowflakes etc. In front are Christmas crackers and on the left are 2 glass bottles of alcoholic beverages. Hope you enjoy this episode! Merry Christmas from the 4 of us, Agon, Kevin, Mariam and Sam. P.S. We’re Blind! Kristina Arntz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ElC7DmpT0yomeZT_BnZCw Holly at Life of a Blind Girl: https://lifeofablindgirl.com/ Juan Alcazar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlgM0Fj5403RwBbaWiax6w Blind Abilities: http://blindabilities.com/

Welcome to episode 7, the one where we have a discussion about problems surrounding online accountability and social media. We also chat a little about homelessness and bystander apathy. Hope you find this interesting :) enjoy! P.S. We're blind!

Welcome to Episode 6 of P.S. I'm blind, a His Dark Materials Special. We chat about Episode 6 of the series, wonder if there's a hidden meaning in Lord Boreal's name, reflect on Lyra's relationship with her mother, MRS Coulter and much more. Oh and we've included a hilarious outtake right at the end. Sit back relax and enjoy. P.S. we're blind.

Welcome to episode 5, the one where we introduce our first guest onto the podcast. We begin by talking religious healing, thank you so much to our guest Sidra, for bringing such an interesting topic to discuss. Our second topic is about sleep, particularly sleep issues, a common affliction experienced by blind and partially sighted people. We really loved recording this episode, hope you find it as enjoyable as we did! P.S. we’re blind! Here are links to some of the information we refer to: A faith healer tried to cure my disability: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/12fb29da-567c-488b-8523-d1f11a79e40c Influence of religious aspects and personal beliefs on psychological behavior: focus on anxiety disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3956626/ National Sleep Foundation https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ Melatonin https://www.sleep.org/articles/melatonin/ Visual impairment and circadian rhythm disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3202494/ Circadian rhythm sleep disorders in the blind and their treatment with melatonin https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945706006861 Should You Shower Before Bed? https://www.sleepadvisor.org/showering-before-bed/ Drink almond milk at night https://www.goodzing.com/remedies/katie-light/almond-milk-for-a-more-restful-night-s-sleep Can Lavender Really Help You Sleep Better? https://restonic.com/blog/can-lavender-help-sleep-better-3749 Sominex: Positive & Negative https://www.topsleepaids.com/review/sominex/

Welcome to episode 4 of P.S. I’m Blind, where we dive in deep and dissect episode 5 of His Dark Materials. A lot happens and we find out where Lee Scoresby’s air balloon has been stored. Spoilers are most certainly a given Stick with us, we love it as much as you do. P.S. We’re blind!

Welcome to episode 3 of P.S. I’m blind, the one where we get political. We discuss the politicization of terror attacks, the prince Andrew incident and accessible voting. Be aware, it might get passionate! Enjoy! P.S. we’re blind!

Welcome to the second episode of P.S. I'm Blind with your hosts Agon, Kevin, Mariam and Sam. The one where we share our experiences of nights out, talk gaming, divulge our individual eye conditions and finally, after we get the giggles for no apparent reason, we discuss the two most recent episodes of His Dark Materials. Does Iorek Byrnison Look cute or intimidating in his armour? Enjoy! P.S. We’re blind!

Welcome to the first episode of P.S. I'm blind with your hosts Agon, Kevin, Mariam and Sam. We get to grips with podcasting, discuss activism, His Dark Materials and blind characters in fiction. Sit back, relax and listen to us putting the world to rights over a cup of tea. P.S. we're blind.