Blind Luminations
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA fully blind journalist & cool stuff enthusiast. A sighted customer rep & casual artist/author. Together: a couple w/ a podcast about life & laughs. Come for the blindness but stay for the fun!
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37. The Unintended Consequences Of Blindness
September 07, 2020 18:34 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIt's Labour Day and The Blindnamic Duo are finally back to end the summer in style! Looking on the bright side of life, Marc and Jan are reminiscing on how The Blind Avenger's vision-loss has created some unintended mishaps. It's a podisode featuring ferris wheels, foot stomps and air hockey, so come have a laugh and listen in! Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also searc...
36. Being Married On ODSP Just Sucks
August 21, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIn a tale of love and marriage, The Blindnamic Duo are sharing how they make things work on this week's podisode! After a slight delay, Marc and Jan are back to discuss what it's like to be married while relying on social assistance. How does being on ODSP put a strain on those in a benefit unit? What financial hardships did it cause for the two? How do they work through these issues? What actually makes The Blind Avenger and Guiding Goddess luckier than other married couples? It's o...
35. You Say You Want A Disability Revolution
August 06, 2020 17:02 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThe Blindnamic Duo are back and have plenty of ground to cover! How is Marc preparing for a revolution and what is Jan doing to help paint a picture for him? We're reviewing Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, talking Instagram photos and making a big announcement. Be sure to listen if you're on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and looking for a way to share your story! Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest ...
34. The Fine Art Of Streaming For Marc
July 23, 2020 14:34 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Blindnamic Duo are back and row row rowing their boat gently down the stream! Okay, so it isn't THAT kind of stream but Marc and Jan still have plenty to talk about. Find out what they thought of streaming a concert on their latest Quarendate, how the Guiding Goddess is readjusting to work and what almost left The Blind Avenger in a "crappy" situation. We've got all this and a bag of potato chips in our latest podisode, so come join the fun! Don't be a dingleberry: Make your ...
33. The Blindey Hitter's Club
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThe Blindnamic Duo are taking flight once again! Leaving the serious content for their website, Marc and Jan decided to keep things light with this week's podisode. Going in with no particular topic, the two ended up having a lengthy discussion on the portrayal of diabetics in TV & film. Aside from that, hear about the Guiding Goddess trying to steal her husband's cane and why you shouldn't mess with The Blind Avenger! Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing f...
32. Do Blind People Dream Of Visually-Impaired Sheep?
June 25, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBYou're not dreaming, The Blindnamic Duo are back with another dose of podcasting fun! On this edition of the Blind Luminations podcast, Marc and Jan are having a slumber party! Get on your PJs, grab your pillows and freeze someone's underpants! (Okay, maybe don't do that last one...) The two are talking about blindness, sleep and dreams so don't nod off. If that wasn't enough, the masked husband and wife team are also covering what they've been up to in the past couple of weeks. What...
31. The Blindnamic Duo Returns!
June 11, 2020 19:23 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBThe Blindnamic Duo is back and better than ever! What have Marc and Jan been up to since the world got turned upside down in March? In their first podisode of the pandemic era and second season, the two focus on how their lives have been indirectly changed by Covid-19. From financial fears to impaired interactions, the Guiding Goddess and Blind Avenger have a lot to catch-up on! The two also detail some changes that will alter the very fabric of this show. Oh yeah, Marc shares what h...
Something Is Coming On Thursday
June 09, 2020 19:35 - 14 seconds - 177 KBSomething is coming on Thursday. In the meantime, visit our new website at https://www.blindluminations.com along with our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Podisode About Moving In With A Blind Person
March 04, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 91 MBThey aren't the Jeffersons, but this week The Blindnamic Duo are moving on up! Jumping back almost seven years, Marc and Jan discuss what it was like to move out three weeks before their wedding. What makes an apartment more enticing for someone who is blind? Which aspects does moving have in common with the disability? Why isn't it always a good idea to whistle while you work? How did The Guiding Goddess adjust to living with a blind man and what things do they both need to be aware of?...
30. The Podisode About Moving In With A Blind Person
March 04, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 91 MBThey aren't the Jeffersons, but this week The Blindnamic Duo are moving on up! Jumping back almost seven years, Marc and Jan discuss what it was like to move out three weeks before their wedding. What makes an apartment more enticing for someone who is blind? Which aspects does moving have in common with the disability? Why isn't it always a good idea to whistle while you work? How did The Guiding Goddess adjust to living with a blind man and what things do they both need to be aware of?...
29. The Podisode About Assorted Blind Randomness
February 27, 2020 16:41 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWhile moving day has been moved, The Blindnamic Duo are making this podcast fast an furious! Due to complications surrounding her midnight shifts, Jan and Marc decided to push back the podisode about moving in together. As a result, the two discuss what they've been up to instead. From watching the most amazing film with a blind protagonist ever (spoiler: it's Blind Fury) to getting fat for religious reasons, there's still a lot to cover in this short podisode. Along the way, the mar...
28. The Podisode About Marc And Jan's Blind Wedding
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThey may be late for Valentine's, but The Blindnamic Duo still thinks it's a great day for a blind wedding. On this week's podisode, Marc and Jan talk all about what went into planning their big jump into holy matrimony. What extra steps were required to make the big day accessible for someone who is blind? You might be surprised at the answers. Covering almost everything from the proposal to the first kiss and beyond (Get your minds out of the gutters, sickos,) this podisode is stuffed ...
27. The Podisode About Blind Job Hunting And Social Assistance
February 11, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIt's a dirty job but someone has to do it. Good thing The Blindnamic Duo are back and ready to get serious! This week, Marc and Jan are getting into the nitty gritty of finding a job when you're disabled. sharing some personal experiences, the two also cover why certain solutions don't always work and how things tie into social assistance. At the end of the day there ain't no party like a blind job party so get ready for an in depth discussion about employment. Disabled workplaces repres...
26. The Podisode About A Blindingly Brilliant Holiday Season
January 14, 2020 03:34 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThe Blindnamic Duo are back and ready to rock the 2020 premiere of the podcast! After a short hiatus, Marc and Jan have returned with an action packed podisode filled with stories from their holiday season: How does a blind man participate in axe throwing? What happened during an apartment-wide power outage along with the consequences? How did The Blind Avenger's audio descriptions help the Guiding Goddess' movie going experience? (It's a story of Marc taking the lead for once!) We a...
25. The Podisode About How Marc Got Into College
December 18, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThe Blindnamic Duo are celebrating their 25th episode in style and it's... educational? Covering how Marc got into college, he and Jan lay out how The Blind Avenger earned his degree at the school of hard knocks. Why did the former head of journalism refuse to talk with the beacon of blindness? How did the future journalist still slide into the program? What extra obstacles did he face due to his disability and why couldn't his skills speak for themselves? If you take anything away ...
24. The Podisode About Managing Diabetes Blind
December 12, 2019 05:26 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWhat fun is a relationship if there isn't a little bit of stabbing once in awhile? While it may sound sadistic, The Blindnamic Duo is actually covering how Jan and Marc manage the latter's diabetes. Find out how The Blind Avenger checks his blood sugar, gives himself insulin and listen to an audio demonstration of both! It's the perfect solution for those who have always wanted to hear a blind man get stabbed and bleed while being too queasy to watch! Beyond this immersive experience...
23. The Podisode About Depictions Of The Blind In TV & Film
November 29, 2019 16:49 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn a podisode that pits fact against fiction, The Blindnamic Duo explores the reality of blindness when compared to its portrayal in entertainment. Learning more about their unique thoughts, Marc and Jan pick each other's brains about perceptions of the blind in pop culture and beyond! What characters did The Blind Avenger find empowering and which depictions were not so great? How did the Guiding Goddess view the visually-impaired in different forms of media before and after she met Mar...
22. The Podisode About Disney+
November 24, 2019 16:43 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week The Blindnamic Duo are exiting the blind shrine and taking a trip to the mouse house! That's right, almost two weeks after its launch, Marc and Jan are ready to give their initial thoughts on Disney+! What accessibility issues is Marc having, how has Jan benefited from some of the accessibility features (despite being fully-sighted) and what content have they enjoyed the most? Both The Blind Avenger and Guiding Goddess break down what Disney got right and what they still ne...
21. The Podisode About Christmas Shopping And Surprises
November 14, 2019 17:33 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe're boarding the polar express and getting into the holiday spirit on this week's podisode! It's time for The Blindnamic Duo to talk all about the trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping! Hear the extra steps Marc has to take when buying for his sighted wife as a blind man. On the flip side, hear how easy it can be for Jan to buy something for him without his knowledge whatsoever! While both things require craftiness, they create very different situations as well. From going...
20. The Podisode About Accessible Technology
November 09, 2019 06:58 - 1 hour - 103 MBWhere does Marc get all of his wonderful toys? Find out as The Blindnamic Duo explore the fantastical world of accessible technology! From computers to phones and smart speakers to talking pen thingies, there's a lot available to help the blind with everyday tasks. Hear all about some of the things Marc uses to make his life a bit easier and what Jan thought of some of his accessible tech when she first met him. What are some of the ways the blind read money? How can they get information...
19. The Podisode About Being A Blind Journalist
October 31, 2019 03:15 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBStop the presses, The Blindnamic Duo are back to break a story that will change things forever! Okay so maybe there's a bit of fake news in there, but we are definitely back with some audio fun for your earholes. Join Marc and Jan as they get into the former's career as a journalist while being blind. Why did he choose this field? How has Jan helped along the way and what payment has she received? Also, what opportunities has Marc missed out on due to his disability? We cover lots of...
Bonus Janisode: The Pods For Applause
October 28, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBFirst there were episodes and then we introduced the podisode. Now we're proud to present our very first... Janisode! That's right, Lumineers! Jan is ditching the dead weight and striking out on her own. Join the Guiding Goddess as she explores The pods for applause and shares her thoughts on the podcasts she's recently listened to. While it isn't a full episode, it definitely packs a punch! (Would you expect anything less from one half of The Blindnamic Duo?) From gypsy funerals to ...
18. The Podisode About Signatures And Documents
October 18, 2019 00:58 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBOn this week's podisode, The Blindnamic Duo finally crosses the line! No, there's no controversy here... well aside from Marc forgetting the difference between the Amish and Mennonites. This week the blind guy and his sighted wife Jan talk all about the wonderful world of signatures and documentation when you're blind. The only lines getting crossed here are the ones Marc can't see on the page! (Get it now?!) Although an episode devoted to signing papers may not sound exciting, it le...
17. The Podisode About Medical Tests And Procedures
October 09, 2019 02:03 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBAfter taking a week off, The Blindnamic Duo are back... and this time it's clinical! Although Thanksgiving isn't until Monday, hear about how Marc was recently carved up... but in a fun way! From minor surgery to various tests, he and his sighted wife Jan explore what it's like to be blind or a caregiver when dealing with various medical situations. How did Jan bond with Marc's specialist? What interests her about when he gets bloodwork done? What sound did the blind guy make during ...
16. The Podisode About Public Events
September 28, 2019 01:16 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis week on the Blind Luminations podcast, Marc and Jan are discussing some recent adventures! The Blindnamic Duo attended a couple of public events last weekend and are ready to break down their experiences. First up is the Canadian premiere of independent film Last Call, directed by the area's own Gavin Michael Booth. Following this, we're all about getting our comic on by covering the Windsor Comicon. Hear about Marc and Jan's adventures, how he shot a stormtrooper in the head... rep...
15. The Episode About How Marc Learnt To Be Blind
September 18, 2019 18:54 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week on Blind Luminations we're talking about how Marc learnt to be blind. While most of his teenage friends were taking their first steps into adulthood, Marc was literally learning to navigate his surroundings after going blind at the age of 19. Join us as we go into our way back machine and explore a time before Marc met Jan in college. Find out what the blind guy did to adapt, what he thinks of friends who left him behind and how long it took for him to get truly comfortabl...
14. The Episode About Podcasts
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThis week The Blindnamic Duo is going meta and talking podcasts! Where did Marc and Jan hear about the medium, what shows have they previously hosted before abandoning them and why? Also, listen to the blind guy talk about how he edits this podcast without several useful (but inaccessible) apps at his disposal. Just ignore the parts where Jan makes it sound as if words like "podisode" or phrases such as "bloat the head" are a good idea. (Did we mention that Marc not only edits the podcas...
13. The Episode About Books
September 06, 2019 18:33 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn honour of children skipping merrily back to school, The Blindnamic Duo is all about books this week! From narration to braille or productions with sound effects to text-to-speech, there are several ways for the blind to enjoy a good book. Marc and Jan explore their experiences with certain formats, services and explain the situations each one creates. What do both prefer and why? How does Marc enjoy comic books and what happens when he has to explain them? How can his reading habi...
12. The Episode About Accessibility On The Internet
August 29, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week the Blindnamic Duo are getting down to business and talking accessibility on the internet! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but why does it sometimes need more than 100 characters? Marc gets fired up about captchas, Jan relates the internet to architecture and the two delve into the staggering statistic that 70% of websites are inaccessible to the blind. All of this, plus find out what it feels like when robots cry. (Here's a hint: They see sparks!) Listen and ...
11. The Episode About Vacationing Indoors
August 23, 2019 03:31 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBWe're out of the wilderness and heading inside for more fun on vacation! This week, the Blindnamic Duo covers its many experiences with vacationing indoors. What are the perks of travelling with someone who is blind? What experiences are interesting for Marc? Where have he and Jan's various trips taken them and what were some of the things they weren't ready for? We've got the answers to all of this and more, along with anecdotes about making Marc think it's raining, receiving an off...
10. The Episode About Camping Blind
August 15, 2019 05:26 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWho's that lurking in the bushes near your camp site at night? Don't worry, it's just the blindnamic duo! Returning from their two week hiatus/vacation, Marc and Jan are refreshed and ready to podcast! In the spirit of their time away, the two are covering what it's like to camp blind. With plenty of asides in between, find out why Marc gets strange looks in the washroom,, learn how Jan became his "little pyro" and what the two did when they got locked in a shower. (Spoiler alert: It inv...
09. The Episode About Nothing
July 26, 2019 02:28 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBWhile we might not be as funny, Blind Luminations his the Seinfeld of podcasts this week! As Marc and Jan scramble to get ready for their vacation, the two had to make some hard choices. The result? A pre-camping trip podcast about nothing! Without a topic of the week, the blindnamic duo covers any random subject their little hearts desire. Accessible parking follow-up? Check! Stealing a blind man's cane? Check! People thinking Marc and Jan are siblings? Check! Marketing ideas to monetiz...
08. The Episode About Accessibility Awareness
July 17, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBAs a famous cat once said, "It never hurts to help!" While that usually ended in disaster for him, this week's episode of the Blind Luminations podcast proves that a little bit of thought goes a long way. Hear Marc and Jan tackle (and sometimes rant about) accessibility awareness. The two go through their experiences in dealing with unintentional issues and outright jerks. (Here's a hint: Don't create your own parking spot between two cars that are parked in accessible parking spaces!) ...
07. The Episode About Blind Navigation
July 10, 2019 19:42 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBFrom apps on your phone to landmarks on the ground, there are many ways to navigate using objects and with sounds! After realizing they didn't cover everything the day after their last episode (at 3 in the morning no less,) Marc and Jan are back with some more navigating fun! Find out how Marc actually navigates in a grocery store (no, he doesn't just drive a cart by himself,) what he would do without a guide, the proper technique to using a cane, which objects cause him the most pain...
06. The Episode About Public Spaces
July 03, 2019 20:58 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBThe Dixie Chicks once sang about wide open spaces but sometimes it's not as easy for the blind. On this week's episode Marc (The Blind Guy himself) and his sighted-wife Jan talk about the trials and tribulations of public spaces. From avoiding clubs because of noise and learning how to navigate a massive pop culture convention, we tackle it all. Why is the mall a source of anxiety for Marc and like a parting of the sea for Jan? Just how important is a good navigator really? When shou...
05. The Episode About Described Video
June 28, 2019 00:10 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBThe Episode About Described Video Ever wonder how a blind person "watches" movies or TV without being confused by what's going on? Fret not faithful Luminati, your two favourite lumineers are here to light the way! This week, Marc and Jan are going to the movies and getting descriptive to give you the answers you want. Find out what descriptive video is, how it works for movie theatres, TV screens, streaming services and what benefits or drawbacks there are with this solution for the blind...
04. The Episode About Being A Caregiver
June 19, 2019 16:15 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIt's time for a Care Bear countdown! Here's a new episode in 5, 4, 3, 2... 1! Oh wait, did we get that wrong? On this week's episode, Jan actually bares all about caring. More specifically, the sighted half of this relationship shares her perspective on being a caregiver to a blind husband. Beyond dealing with the normal things that make a marriage with Marc annoying, she also has an entirely different set of issues to deal with. How does she do it and what impact does it have on the cou...
03. The Episode About Eating Blind
June 13, 2019 01:41 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThere ain't no feast like a poutine feast! Inspired by their recent trip to Poutine Feast Windsor (YQG represent yo,) Marc and Jan are breaking down their favourites before getting into the messy, juicy, delectable topic of food! Well, more food actually... The two go over what it's like to eat when you're blind and you might be surprised at how much your eyes influence your mouth. How do you tell someone where their food is on a plate? Why do restaurants give Marc anxiety? What's availab...
02. The Episode About Stranger Danger And Cold Pricklies
June 05, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIt's a touchy feely episode this week... but not in the way you might expect. Marc and Jan are ready to talk about their busy weekend before getting into the nitty gritty about the touching... oh the horror of all the touching! Anyway, ever wonder how someone's personal space evaporates after they go blind? If so, this episode has you covered! It's all about stranger danger, cold pricklies, perception and pet peeves this week so come along for the ride. (Just don't touch us... okay?) Be s...
01. The Episode About How Marc Went Blind
May 29, 2019 16:26 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBreak out your party hats and do a jig because The first episode of Blind Luminations is finally here! Hoping to shed a little light on blindness, Marc (the blind guy) and his sighted wife Jan talk about their experiences dealing with this disability. Kicking things off with the winning topic of a social media poll, the two go in depth about how Marc became blind in the first place. Listen to some of the initial struggles he's gone through and continues to deal with some 18 years later. Of ...