Kelly and Company
1,771 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsKelly and Company is AMI-audio’s daily live afternoon program. Listen for interviews and discussion about arts, entertainment and lifestyle information directly affecting the blind and partially sighted community. Contributors from across the country share information on everything from parenting and finance to fashion and gaming. Plus, catch live performances from Canadian musicians, comedians and actors.
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Episodes
Full Show - Episode 1040
March 18, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn part three of our exploration of mental wellness apps with Michael Feir, it's time to take a deep dive into Headspace. Spring is just around the corner, so let’s talk about what we’re planning to put into our gardens this year with Susan Kerney. What characteristics do resilient people have? What can we learn from them to build a positive mindset? We chat about this with self-described Resilience Explorer and host of the Resilient People podcast, Janet Fanaki. Southern Ontario Community Re...
Roundtable - Mark Phoenix
March 18, 2021 20:11 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAMI Editor Mark Phoenix joins us on this week’s Roundtable conversation.
Experiences of blind women around the world
March 18, 2021 20:10 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn Curious Minds, Christine Malec highlights experiences of blind women around the world, as we continue to honor International Women’s Day.
Community Report - Annette Dennis - Southern Ontario
March 18, 2021 20:09 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSouthern Ontario Community Reporter Annette Dennis details the 2021 Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge.
What characteristics do resilient people have?
March 18, 2021 19:52 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWhat characteristics do resilient people have? What can we learn from them to build a positive mindset? We chat about this with self-described Resilience Explorer and host of the Resilient People podcast, Janet Fanaki.
What should we plant in our gardens this year?
March 18, 2021 19:49 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBSpring is just around the corner, so let’s talk about what we’re planning to put into our gardens this year with Susan Kerney.
Mental wellness app - Headspace
March 18, 2021 19:49 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn part three of our exploration of mental wellness apps with Michael Feir, it's time to take a deep dive into Headspace.
Full Show - Episode 1039
March 17, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBWhy are countries halting the AstraZeneca shot? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines. Margrett Weldon brings us In The Know about requirements regarding owning and operating Multi-tenant Homes, Rooming Houses, and Lodging-Houses. The Variety Club in Calgary is introducing what they’re calling a one of a kind sport adaption. Jim Krysko has the story. Are you looking for some fun with letters? Dave and Debbie walk us through accessible word game options for blind and low vision players. ...
Making spring cleaning more accessible
March 17, 2021 20:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWe cover getting started with Spring cleaning with Leanne Baarda.
Accessible word game options for blind and low vision players
March 17, 2021 20:24 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAre you looking for some fun with letters? Dave and Debbie walk us through accessible word game options for blind and low vision players.
Buzz with Bill: March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021 20:23 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton!
New one of a kind sport adaption
March 17, 2021 20:21 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Variety Club in Calgary is introducing what they’re calling a one of a kind sport adaption. Jim Krysko has the story.
Proper landlord requirements
March 17, 2021 20:20 - 14 minutes - 13 MBMargrett Weldon brings us In The Know about requirements regarding owning and operating Multi-tenant Homes, Rooming Houses, and Lodging-Houses.
Why are countries halting the AstraZeneca shot?
March 17, 2021 20:18 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWhy are countries halting the AstraZeneca shot? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
Full Show - Episode 1038
March 16, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBShould exotic pets like birds, reptiles, bunnies and guinea pigs get spayed and neutered? We discuss with Vet Danielle Jongkind. What fats are essential to our health, and what fats do we need to consume in moderation? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas gives us the scoop. We get into a little bit of Blue Jays and March Madness talk as we welcome in Dan Shulman of Sportsnet and ESPN. We’ll pick his brain on the Jays new additions as well as some major storylines heading into March Madness. Edmonton...
Voices: Frances Wong
March 16, 2021 20:27 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWellness Contributor Frances Wong joins us on our monthly Voices segment, where we discover her passions and interests.
New group for disabled artists
March 16, 2021 20:26 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBFreelance journalist Meagan Gillmore stops by to talk about The Disability Collective, a new group for disabled artists.
March Madness preview with Dan Shulman
March 16, 2021 20:21 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWe get into a little bit of Blue Jays and March Madness talk as we welcome in Dan Shulman of Sportsnet and ESPN. We’ll pick his brain on the Jays new additions as well as some major storylines heading into March Madness.
What fats are essential to our health?
March 16, 2021 20:18 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat fats are essential to our health, and what fats do we need to consume in moderation? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas gives us the scoop.
Should exotic pets get spayed and neutered?
March 16, 2021 20:16 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBShould exotic pets like birds, reptiles, bunnies and guinea pigs get spayed and neutered? We discuss with Vet Danielle Jongkind.
Full Show - Episode 1037
March 15, 2021 20:35 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBMichael Babcock has a list of accessible tech updates and announcements, including one from the CSun event! Who won the Tim Hortons Brier? Brock Richardson gives us the details in his sports report. We hear about very special project that our Halifax Reporter Laura Bain is working on. March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and joining us to chat more about this is Julian Uccello, former professional soccer player who’s promising international career was cut short by Multiple Sclerosis. W...
Do petitions actually achieve their goals?
March 15, 2021 20:31 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDo petitions actually achieve their goals? Danielle McLaughlin chats about the effectiveness of petitions on Know Your Rights.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
March 15, 2021 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMarch is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and joining us to chat more about this is Julian Uccello, former professional soccer player who’s promising international career was cut short by Multiple Sclerosis. We hear his story and more about MS awareness month.
Buzz with Bill: March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021 20:29 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIt’s time for the Monday Buzz With Bill Shackleton!
Laura Bain's special project
March 15, 2021 20:12 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe hear about very special project that our Halifax Reporter Laura Bain is working on.
Who won the Tim Hortons Brier?
March 15, 2021 19:51 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWho won the Tim Hortons Brier? Brock Richardson gives us the details in his sports report.
Accessible tech updates and announcements
March 15, 2021 19:50 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMichael Babcock has a list of accessible tech updates and announcements, including one from the CSun event!
Full Show - Episode 1036
March 12, 2021 21:53 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBWhat do you remember most about the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? Jeff Ryman leads this discussion in his lifestyle report. Alphabet’s Project Wolverine will isolate a person’s voice in a crowd. John Biehler lets us know how this works. Guide Dog schools in Ontario are assuring people that pandemic puppies will be ready for work. Karen Magee discusses the implications. Ryan Hooey lets us in on great Audiobook news, including Audible’s ask to get active while listening to books in March....
Getting active while listening to audiobooks
March 12, 2021 21:38 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBRyan Hooey lets us in on great Audiobook news, including Audible’s ask to get active while listening to books in March.
Buzz with Bill: March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021 21:36 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBBill Shackleton joins us for the Friday Buzz with Bill.
Pandemic guide puppies good to go amid pandemic
March 12, 2021 21:35 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBGuide Dog schools in Ontario are assuring people that pandemic puppies will be ready for work. Karen Magee discusses the implications.
New voice recognition tech
March 12, 2021 21:32 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAlphabet’s Project Wolverine will isolate a person’s voice in a crowd. John Biehler lets us know how this works.
What do you remember most about the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?
March 12, 2021 21:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat do you remember most about the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? Jeff Ryman leads this discussion in his lifestyle report.
Full Show - Episode 1035
March 11, 2021 21:14 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBMichael Feir highlights the Shine app, created by two American women of African and Asian heritage, focusing on mental health. Fern Lulham lets us in on some of her experiences interviewing for jobs, and the kinds of stress she faced when going through them. The secret is out! Toys"R"Us Canada is thrilled to announce 12 year-old Aiden Hepburn as their new Chief Play Officer. We chat with Aiden to get his thoughts on his amazing new position! COVID-19 Vaccinations are now available in Montreal...
Roundtable - Becki Zerr
March 11, 2021 21:09 - 18 minutes - 17 MBToday’s guest for our weekly Roundtable conversation is Becki Zerr from Regina.
What in the World: March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021 21:08 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWe flip through quirky stories from around the globe on What in the World, with Jeff Ryman.
Community Report - Nick D'Ambrosio - Montreal
March 11, 2021 20:40 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBCOVID-19 Vaccinations are now available in Montreal for particular sectors of the public. Community Reporter Nick D’Ambrosio has the updates.
Meeting Toys"R"Us Canada's new Chief Play Officer
March 11, 2021 20:38 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe secret is out! Toys"R"Us Canada is thrilled to announce 12 year-old Aiden Hepburn as their new Chief Play Officer. We chat with Aiden to get his thoughts on his amazing new position!
Dealing with stress of a job interview
March 11, 2021 20:36 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFern Lulham lets us in on some of her experiences interviewing for jobs, and the kinds of stress she faced when going through them.
App that focuses on mental health
March 11, 2021 20:35 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBMichael Feir highlights the Shine app, created by two American women of African and Asian heritage, focusing on mental health.
Full Show - Episode 1035
March 10, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBFully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. Jeff Ryman has more on this in his health headlines. On our TV Talk, Greg David delves into the world beyond basic cable, and runs us down the variety of streaming services out there. The Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax is offering a new grant open to BIPOC artists and artists living with disabilities. Ryan Delehanty shares more. On our Health check-in with Leslie Depoe, we’re c...
Recipes for snacks that will satisfy the whole family
March 10, 2021 21:21 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBMary Mammoliti shares recipes for snacks that will satisfy the whole family, and tosses in a few home grown Canadian treats.
Answering burning questions about COVID-19 vaccines
March 10, 2021 21:20 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOn our Health check-in with Leslie Depoe, we’re chatting about COVID-19 vaccines; she answers all our burning questions.
Buzz with Bill: March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021 21:19 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIt’s the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton!
Supporting BIPOC artists and artists living with disabilities in Halifax
March 10, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBThe Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax is offering a new grant open to BIPOC artists and artists living with disabilities. Ryan Delehanty shares more.
Exploring the world of streaming services
March 10, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBOn our TV Talk, Greg David delves into the world beyond basic cable, and runs us down the variety of streaming services out there.
New CDC guidelines for vaccinated people
March 10, 2021 21:17 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBFully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. Jeff Ryman has more on this in his health headlines.
Full Show - Episode 1033
March 09, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBDo Vets have an overall view on whether we should declaw our cats? We talk about it with Dr. Danielle Jongkind. On our Wellness segment, we chat about the reasons behind needing proper sleep, with Frances Wong. March is Easter Seals Month and we tell you about some upcoming events and fundraisers going on with Easter Seals Ontario CEO, Kevin Collins! Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts highlights the ninth annual Calgary Zoo King Penguin Walk. Keya Osborne covers hat trends for 2021, and brin...
Collections: David Dennis' diecast cars
March 09, 2021 21:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBDavid Dennis lets us into his giant collection of diecast cars!
Hat trends of 2021
March 09, 2021 21:29 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBKeya Osborne covers hat trends for 2021, and brings us up to speed on hat fashion history.