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You don’t need perfect eyesight to be considered a visionary. In fact, literal vision isn’t even a requirement. Join hosts Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione for their weekly podcast and for weekly stories of inspiration, defying the odds, and demonstrating

Santino Maione


    • Nov 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Ep 23 We induct Christopher Reeves into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame + brand new Words to Live By

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 40:25


    On this episode of Visionaries, we induct Christopher Reeves into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame + Kobe Bryant is our inspiration for this weeks Words to Live By. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg

    Ep 22 We discuss the story of Oscar Pistorius + a twist to Hand Prints Hall of Fame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 45:31


    On this episode of Visionaries, we cover the story of Oscar Pistorius and we get a brand new twist to one of our favorite segments, Hand Prints Hall of Fame. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santino.maione.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinomaione Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.steinberg.583 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-steinberg-b269b5232

    Ep 21 Jacob Bolotin is our latest inductee into the Hand Prints Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 38:32


    On this episode of Visionaries, we induct Jacob Bolotin into the Hand Prints Hall of Fame & we talk about how the disabled community doesn't get enough opportunities to work behind the scenes in the media industry. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santino.maione.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinomaione Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.steinberg.583 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-steinberg-b269b5232

    Ep 20 How can we better educate kids about the disabled community?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 37:09


    We discuss better ways to educate people about the disabled community + we look at a brand new Words to Live By. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santino.maione.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinomaione Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.steinberg.583 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-steinberg-b269b5232

    Ep 19 Don't let fear control you + we analyze the movie Hush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 50:23


    We analyze Hush and how it represents the deaf and mute communities + we discuss why it's so important to not allow fear to control our lives. We also induct a brand new member into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame! Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santino.maione.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinomaione Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.steinberg.583 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-steinberg-b269b5232

    Ep 18 How is blindness represented in See? + what's it like losing a loved one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 46:58


    We analyze the show See, starring Jason Mamoa, and discuss it's representation of blindness. We also talk about what it's like to lose a loved one and grieve in today's society and we induct a brand new member into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione Visionaries Social Media: Insta: @visionaries_podcast Santino Maione Social Medias: Insta: @santino_maione Twitter: @smsportss TikTok: @smsportss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santino.maione.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinomaione Jon Steinberg Social Medias: Insta: @jonlsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.steinberg.583 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-steinberg-b269b5232

    Ep 17 New inductee into Hand Prints Hall of Fame + what's it like caring for the elderly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 61:47


    We induct a brand new member into the Hand Prints Hall of Fame, and we discuss what it's like taking care of the elderly in today's world. We also give our thoughts on some new Words to Live by. Hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione

    Ep 16 How does Fault in Our Stars represent the disabled community?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 60:40


    We introduce a brand new Words To Live By and we induct Alan Turing into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame. Hosted by Santino Maione and Jon Steinberg Produced by Santino Maione

    Ep 15 The truth does not change our ability to stomach it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 54:43


    We introduce a brand new Words to live by + we induct one-armed basketball player, Hansel Emmanuel, into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame. We also take a look at "All I see Is You", starring Blake Lively and Jason Clarke. Hosted by Santino Maione and Jon Steinberg Produced by Santino Maione

    Ep 14 Chris Roush joins the show to talk about Ability Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 52:06


    Chris Roush comes on the show to tell us about why he founded Ability Media and much more. Plus Jon and I take a look at the award winning film CODA and talk about what this film means for the movie industry going forward.  Co-hosted by Jon Steinberg and Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione To learn more about Ability Media and everything they have to offer, visit https://abilitymediagroup.com

    Ep 13 Allison Burdett joins the show to talk about Wayfinder Family Services

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 54:40


    We invited Allison Burdett to join the show and tell us all about Wayfinder Family Services and everything it has to offer. We also take a look at the documentary Going blind and analyze its representation of blindness. Hosted by Jon Steinberg & Santino Maione Produced by Santino Maione To learn more about Wayfinder Family Services, visit https://www.wayfinderfamily.org

    Ep 12 What is Beep Baseball?? & why is adaptive sports important?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 47:44


    We welcome Ted Fass on the show and he tells us all about Beep Baseball and why having teams like the Long Island Bombers is so important. And on Connecting The Dots, Jon tells us how sports has helped him in his life. 

    Ep 11 Harout Markarian joins the show + new Words to Live by

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 54:28


    Zion Clark is inducted into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame & Harout Markarian comes on the show to tell us about his work with the disabled community. 

    Ep 10 Is love actually blind??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 59:17


    We analyze if love is actually blind plus we induct yet another member into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame. 

    Ep 9 Does Daredevil depict blindness positively?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 58:02


    We analyze the Marvel TV series, Daredevil and it's depiction of blindness + we give our thoughts on this week's words to live by. 

    Ep 8 Who is the newest entry into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 51:47


    We induct Jim Abbott into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame and we analyze the depiction of blindness in the live action movie portraying the cartoon character, Mr. Magoo.

    Ep 7 Christine Ha is inducted into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 76:17


    We interviewed Team Impact member Kassiani Nicolakis, and Jon tells us the story of learning how to cook. 

    Ep 6 JON & LISA ARE MARRIED!! + what it's like to date while blind.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 44:45


    On this edition of Visionaries, we induct Andrea Bocelli into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame and we examine Jon and Lisa's relationship and finally, we get an inside look on what it's like to date while blind. 

    Ep 5 Jon tells us about learning to play goal ball.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 58:02


    On this week's episode, Jon and I interview my fellow Quinnipiac student, Grace McGuire on her experiences studying abroad in Spain while having Cerebral Palsy. We also take a look at the movie blind, starring Alec Baldwin, and Jon tells us the story of how he learned to play goal ball. 

    Ep 4 Exclusive Interview with Leigh Steinberg & how Jon uses public transit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 72:46


    On this week's episode of Visionaries, we interview American Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg and we induct Erik Weihenmayer into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame. 

    Ep 3 What it's like learning Braille + Santino covered the Super Bowl?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 63:51


    On this week's episode of Visionaries, we induct another deserving candidate into our Hand Prints Hall of Fame and Jon tells us the story of what it is like for him to learn Braille. To hear all of that and more, give Episode 3 a listen! 

    Ep 2 Interview with Dave Stevens & How two movies depict blindness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 42:53


    On this week's episode of Visionaries, we begin with some more words to live by and we conduct an interview with Dave Stevens! 

    Ep 1 How are blind people represented in media? & navigating LA life while blind.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 41:52


    We kick off Visionaries with a bang, as we delve into serious topics regarding blindness and how blind people are represented in the media. We also get a first person viewpoint on what it's like to navigate the big city of Los Angeles from Jon Steinberg. To hear our analysis and our inspiring message check out Episode 1. 

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