Parallel
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhy don’t the worlds of mainstream tech and accessibility tech ever seem to collide? Shelly Brisbin, who keeps one foot in each, wants to know. She and her guests from both worlds chew over the news and trends of the day, mixing in an accessibility perspective. Hosted by Shelly Brisbin.
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13: That's Why I Love Screen Curtain
February 19, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBEvery tech-savvy person ends up helping some portion of her or his family get the printer working, software installed, or spam banished. I wanted to find out how others do it, so I talked to fellow family tech supporters, who have also done this work professionally.
Parallel 12: I'll Take One of Everything
January 16, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBCan you turn an iPad into your primary computer, and if you do that, is it the best choice you can make, or a stunt to talk about on podcasts? I pose these blunt questions to my iPad-dominant guests. And give you a bushel of links, too.
12: I'll Take One of Everything
January 16, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBCan you turn an iPad into your primary computer, and if you do that, is it the best choice you can make, or a stunt to talk about on podcasts? I pose these blunt questions to my iPad-dominant guests. And give you a bushel of links, too.
Parallel 11: Just the Accessible Tips
January 01, 2019 20:30 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBI wanted to celebrate the end of another year by bringing listeners a few gifts from past Parallel guests. And as it turned out, there's great stuff for users of iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. And games!
11: Just the Accessible Tips
January 01, 2019 20:30 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBI wanted to celebrate the end of another year by bringing listeners a few gifts from past Parallel guests. And as it turned out, there's great stuff for users of iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. And games!
10: I Was Ready to Flip a Table
December 18, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWhich is more fun; a thorough-going discussion of home automation tech, or Allison and Mikah geeking out on any subject? Fortunately, it's not necessary that you make a choice.
Parallel 10: I Was Ready to Flip a Table
December 18, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWhich is more fun; a thorough-going discussion of home automation tech, or Allison and Mikah geeking out on any subject? Fortunately, it's not necessary that you make a choice.
9: I Just Personally Need Folders
November 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBShortcuts, not just the Siri ones, have the potential to change the way people use iOS. I talk with a couple of shortcut-makers. The enthusiasm is infectious.
Parallel 9: I Just Personally Need Folders
November 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBShortcuts, not just the Siri ones, have the potential to change the way people use iOS. I talk with a couple of shortcut-makers. The enthusiasm is infectious.
Parallel 8: Film Struck Dead
November 06, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MBWe gather to mourn the demise of the FilmStruck streaming service, a lifeline for cord-cutting fans of classic and art film, and a way to pass film history on to new generations. We also offer you an amazing array of links.
8: Film Struck Dead
November 06, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MBWe gather to mourn the demise of the FilmStruck streaming service, a lifeline for cord-cutting fans of classic and art film, and a way to pass film history on to new generations. We also offer you an amazing array of links.
7: Hey Guillermo!
October 23, 2018 23:15 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBSmart speakers have very much been a part of this fall's tech product announcement season. On this episode, we kick the various speakers and virtual assistants around, and give some thought to their place in our lives.
Parallel 7: Hey Guillermo!
October 23, 2018 23:15 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBSmart speakers have very much been a part of this fall's tech product announcement season. On this episode, we kick the various speakers and virtual assistants around, and give some thought to their place in our lives.
Parallel 6: Bring on the Darkness
October 10, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB"What this operating system needs is a real dark mode." Many have made that declarative statement at one time or another. But what is dark mode, or what should it be? How have the various mobile and desktop OS makers actually implemented the mainstream version – read much better version – of what users with visual disabilities have known for years as inverted colors?
6: Bring on the Darkness
October 10, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB"What this operating system needs is a real dark mode." Many have made that declarative statement at one time or another. But what is dark mode, or what should it be? How have the various mobile and desktop OS makers actually implemented the mainstream version – read much better version – of what users with visual disabilities have known for years as inverted colors?
Parallel 5: In My Heart I Want the Hot Blue
September 19, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBI let the fall Apple event soak in for a couple of days before rounding up some folks to talk about it. Watches, phones, and new iOS features are all on the bill of fare. And Mikah and David share their Apple addictions.
5: In My Heart I Want the Hot Blue
September 19, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBI let the fall Apple event soak in for a couple of days before rounding up some folks to talk about it. Watches, phones, and new iOS features are all on the bill of fare. And Mikah and David share their Apple addictions.
4: Eat Your Own Dog Food
September 04, 2018 12:45 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBWhen you make and sell software, a lot of the challenges of running a business have to do with managing projects and people, and finding effective ways to communicate with customers and potential customers. I'm talking to two CEOs who run small tech companies, and who, for my money, excel in communicating about what they're doing in honest, transparent ways.
Parallel 4: Eat Your Own Dog Food
September 04, 2018 12:45 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBWhen you make and sell software, a lot of the challenges of running a business have to do with managing projects and people, and finding effective ways to communicate with customers and potential customers. I'm talking to two CEOs who run small tech companies, and who, for my money, excel in communicating about what they're doing in honest, transparent ways.
3: The One with Sal Soghoian (Bonus Show)
August 29, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThe Parallel breaks format for a special episode with the man behind Mac automation at Apple, Sal Soghoian. It's one of those encore presentations, but well worth your time! For almost 20 years, Sal made sure automation was a part of the Mac, whether it meant advocating personally with Steve Jobs, or building tools like Automator that allow users to customize their machines, and make them do exactly what they want them to do. Sal continues to develop and advocate for automation on Apple plat...
Parallel 3: The One with Sal Soghoian (Bonus Show)
August 29, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThe Parallel breaks format for a special episode with the man behind Mac automation at Apple, Sal Soghoian. It's one of those encore presentations, but well worth your time! For almost 20 years, Sal made sure automation was a part of the Mac, whether it meant advocating personally with Steve Jobs, or building tools like Automator that allow users to customize their machines, and make them do exactly what they want them to do. Sal continues to develop and advocate for automation on Apple plat...
2: I Mix Like a Human
August 21, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWe're describing audio description with audio. How do movies or TV shows acquire audio description? Which streaming services are heroes, and which fall short? Who describes, and how does description work? And how can you find described content?
Parallel 2: I Mix Like a Human
August 21, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWe're describing audio description with audio. How do movies or TV shows acquire audio description? Which streaming services are heroes, and which fall short? Who describes, and how does description work? And how can you find described content?
Parallel 1: I Wish All Computers Were Orange
August 07, 2018 12:30 - 56 minutes - 65 MBPersonal computers have been around long enough that many of us have fond memories of a formative device, a technology, or an operating system. Some of us collect obsolete hardware; others recall the history because they were a part of making it.
1: I Wish All Computers Were Orange
August 07, 2018 12:30 - 56 minutes - 65 MBPersonal computers have been around long enough that many of us have fond memories of a formative device, a technology, or an operating system. Some of us collect obsolete hardware; others recall the history because they were a part of making it.
0: Introducing Parallel
August 03, 2018 13:30 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBParallel is a tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. It's new on Relay FM. Meet the show, meet the host, and find out what comes next.
Parallel 0: Introducing Parallel
August 03, 2018 13:30 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBParallel is a tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. It's new on Relay FM. Meet the show, meet the host, and find out what comes next.