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Baskis 360

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

War veteran and adventurer Steve Baskis shares stories of strength, resilience and courage through 360° discussion, interviews and world travel. Don’t worry I also talk about the negative too...

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B360 #26 - Working with midi drums in Pro Tools

March 07, 2024 03:43 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Sometimes Steve creates demonstrations for blind or visually impaired individuals. This episode features Steve describing how a blind user can use Pro Tools to record midi drums. Steve goes over creating an instrument track, loading a virtual instrument, recording a simple rock drum beat, editing & navigating midi notes, selecting & splitting midi notes and finally quantization. Visit Baskis.com and fill out the contact form to get in touch with Steve Baskis if you have further questions.  

B360 #25 - How does the blind deal with physical mail? Part 2

June 24, 2023 17:59 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

Steve explains in more detail, how a blind or visually impaired individual scans physical mail.

B360 #24 - How does the blind deal with physical mail?

March 18, 2023 02:18 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MB

A B360 Access Production...   The audio in this episode is connected to an article you will find on my personal website.       Have you ever wondered how a blind person can read mail. Well, in this episode I explained how ideal with physical mail and how I use technology to live an independent life. Check out the article I wrote on my blog at Baskis.com to learn even more.   Here's the link to my blog post:   https://www.stevebaskis.com/how-does-the-blind-deal-with-physic...

B360 #23 - Jeff Bornstein - Hollywood stunt man

December 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

Steve Baskis, Nick Morris and Ali Shelley speak with Jeff Bornstein. Read more about Jeff below… Jeff is a retired US Army, military intelligence, communication specialist who says the most intelligent thing he ever did was to marry his wife. His favorite hobby, he’s amateur radio (HAM) operator KM6OPI. After the Army he answered an ad in the newspaper for background actors for the movie "Rocky III". In 1989, he pursued one of his dreams - to become a Hollywood stuntman and to date, has be...

B360 #28 - Jeff Bornstein

December 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

Steve Baskis, Nick Morris and Ali Shelley speak with Jeff Bornstein. Read more about Jeff below… Jeff is a retired US Army, military intelligence, communication specialist who says the most intelligent thing he ever did was to marry his wife. His favorite hobby, he’s amateur radio (HAM) operator KM6OPI. After the Army he answered an ad in the newspaper for background actors for the movie "Rocky III". In 1989, he pursued one of his dreams - to become a Hollywood stuntman and to date, has be...

B360 #22 - Nick Morris - Army veteran

November 17, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 234 MB

Nick Morris and Steve Baskis speak about their war injuries, recovery and rehabilitation. Steve asks questions about Knicks mental perspective before joining the military, while serving during war and after physical trauma. Questions are asked about whether resilience training should exist or be improved, as well as whether or not military personnel worry about being seriously wounded during combat operations. If you have anybody in mind for the show, please fill out the form at Baskis360.co...

B360 #27 - A conversation about veterans mental and physical health

November 17, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 234 MB

Nick Morris and Steve Baskis speak about their war injuries, recovery and rehabilitation. Steve asks questions about Knicks mental perspective before joining the military, while serving during war and after physical trauma. Questions are asked about whether resilience training should exist or be improved, as well as whether or not military personnel worry about being seriously wounded during combat operations. If you have anybody in mind for the show, please fill out the form at Baskis360.co...

B360 #26 - College, Government and Borders

November 08, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 224 MB

Nick Morris and Steve Baskis discuss many topics in this episode. Please be aware we are still setting up some things in the studio and trying to figure out a format, we hope to redesign the show and have some sort of standardization moving forward. This episode is just us rambling about our opinions and what is going on in the world today. I have not interviewed someone in sometime now, so if any listeners have a request or someone they would recommend for the show, please visit baskis360.c...

B360 #25 - social media giants, sports and wildlife

October 27, 2021 01:40 - 1 hour - 246 MB

in this episode Steve Baskis and Nick Morris discuss a few random topics, ranging from the social media network giants to wildlife found in Colorado and other places. I dare you to give it a listen and try to stay on track. Nick talks a little bit about sports and specifically football teams he dislikes or admires. Please subscribe to the podcast or share on your social media networks. 

B360 #24 - Racism, Firearms and Education

October 06, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 259 MB

In this episode Steve and Nick speak about a lot of different controversial subjects, racism, firearms, education standards and climate control to name a few. make sure you do your own research to locate credible sources of information about the topics we spoke about. Remember these are our opinions and we are having a unplanned conversation about current events that are affecting our country and citizens. Feel free to visit Baskis360.com and send us any questions you may have about the cont...

Baskis 360 #23 - Nick and Steve speak about vaccine mandates, politics and COVID-19

September 29, 2021 03:11 - 2 hours - 306 MB

In this episode Steve and Nick speak about vaccine mandates, politics and Cova 19. Their goal was to talk about controversial subjects, but they rambled about many different things. ultimately both men have some issues with government mandates and regulation, so have a listen and find out what they had to say.

Baskis 360 #22 - Nick & Steve speak about trauma, war and politics

September 14, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 231 MB

Steve Baskis and Nick Morris speak about war, trauma and politics in this episode. Feel free to subscribe and follow the show. 

Baskis 360 #22 - Nick and Steve Speak About Trauma, War and Politics

September 14, 2021 03:05

In this episode Steven Nick speak about trauma, war & politics. Nick may be my new cohost moving forward, so stay tune and subscribe to the show.

Baskis 360 #21 - Ignasi Cambra classical pianist

September 23, 2020 00:56 - 13 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode Steve speaks to a gentleman by the name of Ignasi Cambra. Ignasi is a professional classical pianist who performs all over the United States and Europe, but lives in Barcelona, Spain. he tells his story of how he chose to go to school in the U.S., how music has been part of his life from a very young age and contemplates whether Music will be his main focus in the future. be sure to look him up on Google and find his music which should be available through streaming services ...

Baskis 360 #20 - Kevin Reeves I See Music Instructor & Musician

August 27, 2020 03:33 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MB

In this episode Steve speaks to Kevin Reeves a talented musician and instructor at I See Music. Kevin talks about some of the challenges he faces as a blind individual, how I see music was born, what it is like to work as a session vocalist and what it means to be adaptable. Kevin has published his music to the different major streaming companies such as Apple Music, Spotify etc. check them out if you get the chance. Visit ISeeMusic.com to learn more about the organization that helps teach b...

Baskis 360 #19 - John Gunn Musician

August 20, 2020 18:46 - 15 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode Steve speaks to John Gunn a Blind musician who dabbles with audio recording and composing. #Podcast #BlindMusician #Baskis360

Baskis 360 #18 - Andre Louis Music Composer

August 13, 2020 10:34 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MB

in this episode Steve speaks to Andre Louis a blind musician and music composer. They discuss different things about Andre‘s life, influences and where Music is taking him. We also discuss his involvement with the company Native Instruments and how some of their products are accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Here are some links Andre provided:     http://www.andrelouis.com/shorts/   https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnjLouis/   

Baskis 360 #17 - Paul Baskis Scientist & Researcher

August 05, 2020 02:04 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

A conversation with Steve’s father Who is a scientist that has developed a number of technologies. In this episode Steve talks to his father about life, his fathers influences and the work he has pursued over the years. visit this website to learn more about one of his companies: www.draconisextractiontechnologies.com

Baskis 360 #16 - Dr. Thomas Zampieri legislation for disabled vets

July 29, 2020 11:04 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

A conversation with Dr. Thomas Zampieri president of the Blinded Veterans Association. In this episode we discuss the changes that have occurred in July of 2020 on Capitol Hill for disabled veterans, specifically items related to the special adaptive housing grant. Visit: www.bva.org to learn more about how you can help Blind Veteran‘s.

Baskis 360 #15 - Smart Home Tech

July 22, 2020 21:03 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MB

Steve Baskis speaks about his experience with smart home technology and how it benefits him as a blind/visually impaired individual.

Baskis 360 #14 - Matt Diemert Musician & Producer

July 19, 2020 16:38 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MB

A conversation with Matt Diemert about his life, music and blindness...

Baskis 360 #13 - Dr. Steve Fliesler

April 03, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Dr. Fliesler is a SUNY Distinguished Professor, UB Distinguished Professor, the Meyer H. Riwchun Endowed Chair Professor of Ophthalmology, and Vice-Chair/Director of Research in the Department of Ophthalmology, State University of New York (SUNY)- University at Buffalo (UB). He also holds concurrent appointments as a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at UB, as well as being a Department of Veterans Affairs Research Career Scientist at the Bu...

Baskis 360 #12 - Larry Carlin and Tour of the Canyons

March 27, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 46.4 MB

Larry Carlin, a visually impaired veteran, shares some of his experiences during the Tour of the Canyons bike ride that he participated in 2018. If you would like to watch the Tour of the Canyons Video presented on this podcast, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlOBL0icTI0

Baskis 360 #11 - Missouri River 340 (MR 340)

March 20, 2019 19:30 - 38 minutes - 37 MB

This year a group of blinded veterans will be participating in the MR340. Steve is on the phone with Danny Wallace, an Army Veteran that was wounded in Iraq and heavily involved with the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA). Also on the call is Scott Mansker, Co-founder and race director for the Missouri River 340. For more information about the MR340, visit https://rivermiles.com

Baskis 360 #10 - Lonnie Bedwell

March 13, 2019 21:08 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Extreme-sports athlete Lonnie Bedwell is a National Geographic 2015 Adventurer of the Year. He has kayaked some of the most challenging whitewater in the world and is responsible for first blind descents of Africa’s fabled Zambezi River and West Virginia’s world-renowned Gauley River. Lonnie is best known for his first descent of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon — an effort successfully completed during 2013 as part of a team of boaters assembled by Team River Runner. A command pe...

Baskis 360 #9 - Chaz "Zoolander" Bowser

March 06, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

A conversation with a Surfer who accidentally became an Army Ranger. After military retirement Chaz found work as a Gunfighter, Corporate Business Owner, & Marijuana “Grow-Master” in an attempt to find a cure for PTSD. May have to sit down and chat with Chaz again, but maybe next time on location in Hawaii...  

Baskis 360 #8 - Larry Carlin

March 01, 2019 01:59 - 56 minutes - 53.5 MB

Larry Carlin is an Army Veteran and visually impaired.  He went ice climbing with Paradox Sports for their "Paradox Ice" event in Ouray, CO.  After the event, Larry joined up with Steve to chat about military service, Vietnam, blindness, ice climbing and more. To find out more about Paradox Sports, visit www.paradoxsports.org

Baskis 360 #7 - Dr. Thomas Zampieri

February 20, 2019 16:44 - 59 minutes - 56.2 MB

Dr. Thomas Zampieri served as an Army Medic from 1972 until September 1975.  After college he enlisted in the Army National Guard, retiring in 2000 as a Major after 22 years. His service included 13 years as a Military Aeromedical Flight Surgeon, logging more than 600 hours of flight operations. Tom graduated from Hahnemann Medical University’s Physician Assistant Program in June1978. He obtained a Bachelor Science Degree from State University of New York and graduated with a Master’s Degr...

Baskis 360 #6 - Jeff Evans

February 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Jeff is a World Renowned Adventurer / Expedition Leader, Speaker / Facilitator, Author, Physician Assistant / High Altitude Medic, and Humanitarian. Steve and Jeff chat about Jeff's life, service as an emergency medical professional, the No Barriers organization and of course, mountaineering. You can find out more about Jeff at: http://jeffbevans.com

Baskis 360 #5 - Larry & Lonnie

February 13, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Larry Gunter, Lonnie Bedwell and Steve Baskis are completely blind and are some adventurous guys. They discuss blindness, their adventures, military service and more.

Baskis 360 #4 - Denise Van Koevering

February 11, 2019 04:52 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode Steve and Denise Van Koevering, Chief of Blind Rehabilitation at Hines VA Hospital, talk about the days when he went through Blind Rehabilitation after he lost his eyesight. They also cover what the Blind Rehabilitation Center is and who they serve. https://www.hines.va.gov/services/blindrehab.asp

Baskis 360 #3 - Vision Team Pod

February 08, 2019 02:00 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MB

  Join Steve as he chats with his “pod” about their recent trip down the Grand Canyon with the Team River Runner “Vision Team”. Eric, Mike and Ken were Steve’s “eyes” on the water and in this podcast they will share their experience of guiding, challenges and other stories. Resources: Team River Runner: www.TeamRiverRunner.org Liquid Adventuring: www.LiquidAdventuring.com Grand Canyon Video: https://youtu.be/WH9xGn5cIkQ

Baskis 360 #2 - Colin Williamson

February 06, 2019 22:35 - 32 minutes - 31.6 MB

A conversation with Colin Williamson, President of Blind Veterans UK.

Baskis 360 #1 - Promo

January 21, 2019 19:35 - 1 minute - 2.64 MB

Blind veteran and adventurer Steve Baskis shares stories of strength, resilience and courage through 360° discussion, interviews and world travel. First show premieres February 6, 2019. Check It Out Every Wednesday, Every Week!