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Wednesday Coffee Club

203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -

Join us live for the coffee club, Wednesdays from 9 to 11 AM Eastern, 6 to 8AM pacific. We discuss current issues, cooking, books, new and relevant technologies and product demos. Join us using zoom Conference to ask questions or share your knowledge, using either your computer, iPhone, Android phone, or telephone.

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Episodes

Coffee Club March 20 2024

March 20, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Coffee Club notes for March 20, 2024   Tell us memories of going back to school. Have you kept your lifelong friends?    Talked about countertop ice makers.   Hims-Inc. introduces the Braille Emotion at CSUN.   Chris gave a recipe for Peanut butter marshmallow Squares.    

Coffee Club for March 13 2024

March 13, 2024 16:04 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

 Coffee Club notes for March 13, 2024   Should someone be forced to live in assisted living? What about going to a retirement home or community?   Many neighborhoods are not friendly.   Gas or electric stove, which do you like better?   Chris gave a recipe for Apple Carmel dessert pizza.    

Coffee Club for march 06 2024

March 06, 2024 16:28 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Coffee Club Notes for March 6 2024 Bard Express, what's new? Do you use autopay? Chris gave a recipe for beef with mushrooms.

Coffee Club for February 28 2024

February 28, 2024 16:57 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

Coffee Club Notes for February 28, 2024 Have you been ripped off by a contractor? How did you resolve the issue? What are your top 3 apps you use on your smartphone? If you can't use your phone to use the Uber app, you can call 833-useuber (833-873-8237) Chris gave a recipe for Peanut Butter Brownies.

coffee club for february 21 2024

February 21, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

We are very thankful. Happy thanksgiving

November 29, 2023 18:05 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

Coffee Club Notes for November 22, 2023 Asked everyone what they were thankful for. Talked about traditional movies watched on Thanksgiving. Chris gave a recipe for Turkey Pot Pie

Seeing AI

October 18, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 102 MB

offee Club Notes for October 18, 2023   Comcast and Spectrum have a streaming player that will connect to your WIFI and work with your tv that way.   Seeing AI has a new feature that describes pictures in detail and with the document channel you can find out more about the document. Bill did a demonstration of the AI in Seeing AI and Be my AI from Envision.   Chris gave a recipe for 7 layer take along dip.    

More new software to talk about and changes coming to cable TV.

October 18, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Do you feel more comfortable socializing with blind or sighted people?

October 04, 2023 15:52 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Coffee club notes for October 4, 2023   Do you feel more comfortable socializing with blind or sighted people?    Have you been taken advantage of by a close friend or family member?   Chris gave a recipe for pigs in a blanket with maple syrup.  

Broadcasts a new radio app.

September 27, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Coffee club notes for September 27, 2023   Probiotics. Do they work?   Discussed the benefits of getting your hot water heater serviced.   Bill demonstrated an  iPhone app called broadcasts.   Chris gave a recipe for Mexican Chicken.  

What a surprise Chris and Dave were back.

September 20, 2023 15:42 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Coffee Club netes for September 20, 2023   Chris and Dave joined us on the panel this week.   How do you cope with a diagnosis of type I or II diabetes?   A good website for blind cooks is:   blindgrilling.com   Chris gave a recipe for earthquake cake.    

Some cooking mistakes you have made.

September 14, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

Bill asked everyone to tell about their worst kitchen disaster.   Talked about the Apple presentation. Beth is selling crocheted hats and afghans. 320-217-5373 [email protected]   Chris gave a recipe for instant pot chili  

Listening to you We care.

August 31, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Coffee Club notes for August 30, 2023 Had a discussion about HUD and how rent is figured.   one CVS store labels prescriptions accessibly while the other does not.    Chris gave a recipe for Brown Sugar Pound Cake    

Be My Eyes a game changer not so fast.

August 23, 2023 21:37 - 1 hour - 102 MB

23   Bill introduced the topic of company. How long should they stay? Should they have the run of the house?    Mike talked aboutB e My AI which is in beta as part of Be My Eyes to describe pictures.    

The teacher's pet.

August 16, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Coffee Club Notes for August 16, 2023   Why do they have touchscreens in cars?   First topic: What teacher had a lasting impact on your life?   Talked about the new firmware update to the SensePlayer.   Chris gave a recipe for peanut butter brownies.  

Best and worst services you've had done.

August 09, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

Coffee Club Notes for August 9, 2023   Asked everyone about good and bad experiences with repairmen.   The accessibility number for Spectrum 844--762-1301    

The birthday edition.

August 03, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour - 98 MB

offee Club notes for August 2, 2023   The first topic of the day was what is your best/worst purchase you've made?   Chris gave a recipe for Corn Pie.    

Positive changes are coming to the Legend.

July 26, 2023 15:52 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Coffee club notes for July 26, 2023   Bill discussed the Nuc computer. A very small, powerful computer.   To follow Ed on YouTube search for Edward Schwilk.   Pneuma Solutions has made the Sero app available for the Blind Shell Classic II   Mike Lauf will be doing a demo next Thursday at 2 p.m. on FAST (free add supported tv.)    Bill discussed upcoming changes to The Legend. We will be listed in the iHeart directory. We will also have an app for Ios And Android. There wi...

A big welcome to Ed to the panel.

July 18, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Coffee club notes for July 12, 2023   Ed Schwilk joins the panel.   Seleste glasses that use your phone to help the blind.   Bill discussed Dropbox problem.   Ed asked about a simple scanner for his wife. Everyone recommended Lyriq from Dream Vision.   Chris gave a recipe for ugly cake  

?What are you doing for the holiday.

June 29, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Coffee Club Notes for June 28, 2023   What changes would you like to see on the Legend? A couple of people mentioned a pop culture talk show. A so suggested weather forecasts and news reports.   Shared 4th of July memories.   Chris gave a recipe for Taco and potato foil packets .  

?What affect does positive actions have on your life.?

June 21, 2023 15:42 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Coffee club notes for June 21,2023   Had a discussion about why people are so negative.   Asked for recommendations for cordless vacuums.                 Chris gave a recipe for glazed carrots.  

?how do you prefer to attend the blindness conventions virtually or in person.

June 14, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

Coffee club notes for June 14, 2023   Scott and Bill discussed the new Orbit Speaks.    The Hable 1 keyboard is on sale until Friday.   Do you enjoy going to the national conventions in person or virtually? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?   Chris gave a recipe for strawberry slab shortcake.      

?what do you do when you pay for a serice you don't get.

June 07, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Coffee Club Notes for June 7, 2023   Why do you still get commercials on Tune In Premium?   How do you handle it when you don't get the service you pay for?   Chris gave a recipe for Cucumber Salad.    

?if you have had set backs or failures do you blame it on the school for the blind.

May 31, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Coffee club notes for May 31, 2023   Does your school hold you back or is it your responsibility to make a life?   Chris gave a recipe for chicken and dumpling casserole.    

Gun Control.

May 24, 2023 19:18 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

Coffee club notes for May 24, 2023   Blind Shell is releasing a software update.    Uber has a toll-free number you can call to arrange a ride. 833-873-8237   Google is discontinuing the playing of radio stations on the Google Home and the mini.   Should a blind person carry a gun? What do you do to protect yourself?   Bill gave a recipe for cabbage, sausage and potatoes.    

?is there value in a home security system.

May 17, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

  Home security how to handle it?   There is a spoof on facebook where people ask to be your friend that are already in your list so they can copy all your friends. There is a ring doorbell that installs in your peephole. So it is a hidden camera.   Chris gave a recipe for slow cooker chicken with gravy.    

?Celtics and Lakers in NBA final series.

May 17, 2023 16:17 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Taking you calls and live and discussing all sports.

?Your favorite concert.

May 10, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

Coffee Club notes for May 10, 2023   Windys is beginning to use a bott to take orders at the drive up window.   Arrowsmith and Foreigner are doing their farewell tours this year.   Chris gave a recipe for Blondie Bars  

Bill Levy life and story.

May 03, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

    Don asked a few questions about Social Security.    Bill did an interview with Bill Levy.   Amazon is adding 400 free channels to its fire tv. 

Live365 and zoom issues and we still did it.

April 26, 2023 15:53 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

  Beth Moline is selling homemade afghans for $50.00.   The panel answered tech questions about the e-reader and some of the other note takers.   Chris gave a recipe for French's crunchy onion chicken     

GPT again fact or fiction.

April 19, 2023 16:26 - 1 hour - 105 MB

  Bill talked about the Notey, a small Windows computer runnin Windows 11. It uses the Orbit Writer for the keyboard.   Tune in Phemium is now available for $39.00 a year for a limited time.    Is AI going to take all our jobs?   Don't insta22 the new desktop version of winamp, it doesn't work quite the same way.   Ask Dave and Chris about home repairs.   How do I keep my hot water from smelling after it sits for a few months.   Chris gave a recipe for Portugese chicken...

A battery lawn mower ?really

April 12, 2023 15:40 - 1 hour - 101 MB

  To find a good copy of NVDA with all the add-ins go to    www.blindhelp.net   The number for A T Guys is (269) 216-4798 or you can call Blind Shell at 420-910-1271   one caller suggested taking apple cider vinegar tablets to curb appetite. He also suggested a garlic tablet to keep from being bitten by mosquitoes.   ego lawnmower is a battery operated lawn mower.    Chris gave a recipe for Caramel Corn  

Help for the cough.

April 05, 2023 15:28 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Coffee Club Notes for April 5, 2023   All the callers gave suggestions for Bill's cough.   Jeff talked about the iPhone app O K O. An app used to help you cross the street.   Which wholesale club would you join? Costco or Sam's.    Bill Levy talked about the "huckster" the precursor to Schwan's in the 40's and 50's.   emurgen-C will help cure a cough.   Chris gave a recipe for Apple Pie Cake    

The digital divide.

March 29, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Coffee Club Notes for March 30, 2023 Everyone shared memories of reading after lights out in school.    Discussed the digital divide between the people who can use technology and those who can't.   Chris gave a recipe for easy slow cooker barbecue ribs.    

The challenges of moving and relocating.

March 22, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

Coffee Club Notes for March 22, 2023   Someone asked for tips to use an iPhone without tapping. The NLS e-reader makes a good keyboard for the iPhone.   how do you find housing in a new city? How do you learn your way around?    Chris gave a recipe for a crustless coconut pie.    Talked about long-held beliefs that turned out to be myths.   

Devices to look foward to.

March 15, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Coffee Club notes for March 15, 2023   Someone asked about Bible Gateway on the Braille Sense.    Callers  talked about their favorite restaurants.   Orbit Research is coming out with the Optima, a laptop running Windows 11 with a built in Braille display.   The Eyes on Success podcast is doing a show on the Victor Stream 3.   Chris gave a recipe for applesauce spice cake    

Accessible Ham Radio's.

March 08, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour - 108 MB

One caller asked about the accessibility of Garage band for the iPhone.   Problems with the Victor Stream 3 and adding favorites. You have to restart the unit after you add the first favorite so you can add the next one.   Chris gave a recipe for cabbage ham and potato dinner   Bill played a demo of blind hams from the CT Blind Hams podcast. For more information go to:   www.blindhams.com

The Victor Stream 3

March 02, 2023 19:32 - 2 hours - 112 MB

The panel answered a question about separating the input from the output on his sound card.   washer and dryers are accessible and have phone apps that work with them. Chris gave a recipe for scalloped potatoes.   Bill played a You Tube video of the unboxing of the Victor Stream 3.   

New Hims player.

February 23, 2023 18:25 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Bill played a demo of the Hims Sense Player. For more information go to    www.hims-inc.com   8:30 am to 5:30 pm Central Time,  Monday through Friday Phone: 512-837-2000   Chris gave a recipe for ham loaf.    

breville jewell oven .

February 15, 2023 16:47 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Edward talked about the Safe Slice mandolin from QVC. Pampered Chef has a potato peeler that cranks by hand.  Chris and Dave did a demo of the Breville Joule Pro 

Your favorite NLS Narrator.

February 08, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Everyone who called in told us about their favorite book or narrator. There is a new toll-free service rolling out by Uber. You can call 833-useuber 833-873-8237. Played a tribute to the Minnesota Radio Talking Book program. Chris gave a recipe for Lemon Pepper Chicken.

? how are you fighting ?inflation?

February 01, 2023 16:51 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Discussed what we are doing to combat the rising cost of inflation.  A new show called Book Talk is coming to the Legend on February 14th 2023 at 5:00 PM hosted by Jenny Sparks. Bill asked if there was a quick way to turn your camera off on the iPhone if it gets stuck.

Answering Tech questions.

January 25, 2023 16:42 - 1 hour - 108 MB

The Blind Shell Classic II now has the Zoom app. The Panel answered tech questions. humanware is taking preorders for the new Victor Stream. It lists for $495 and is supposed to have better internet for improved streaming. Mondo elite is a new internet radio with tune in and Google. Chris gave a recipe for easy beef brisket.

The hurricane fix is on.

January 18, 2023 19:44 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Bill asked everyone what they would change about the legend. Ninja Speedy is an air fryer that air fries and steams at the same time. Callers discussed general topics of interest. What's your favorite cooky? Chris gave a recipe for banana nut bread with applesauce.

Aira

January 11, 2023 17:23 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Blind Shell Classic 2 gets the Bard app. Mike predicts 2023 will be the year of wearables. Aira announces new price structure. Public relations nightmare. meater is a wireless probe you can use when cooking. Answered a few tech questions. Chris and dave did a demo of the cordless KitchenAid five cup food chopper. Chris gave a recipe for chip crusted chicken nuggets.

Changes to the 800 requestline.

January 04, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Callers talked about their New Year's holiday. Chris and Dave talked about the Breville Jewel Oven model NO 950. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Ninja vertical nonstick belgian waffle maker. ninjakitchen.com 800-365-0135 you can also order from QVC.

Trouble with SouthWest airlines.

December 28, 2022 17:04 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

Lots of cancellations at Southwest. Which company gives you the best bundle bill? T-Moble offers phone and internet combined for around $80. 773-572-3006 then press 7 to listen to the coffee club podcast if you miss the live show. Answered a few tech questions. Bill talked about the differences between the Breville Pro oven and the June oven. Makers of the Dot Watch are working on Dot Pad which will use the cells to show you a picture. Chris gave a recipe for crispy chicken dru...

Happy 20th Anniversary. Jenny.

December 14, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Julie gave tip on typing mode with the Braille Sense. Use backspace, space, and enter then M. Longtime listener and legend friend Joni Leonard celebrates her 83rd birthday today. Chris and Dave say the Dyson cordless vacuum is the best. Chris gave a recipe for addictive pretzels.

?What are you doing about the cost of food.

December 07, 2022 16:32 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Why do people still like the iPhone SE? Is it because of the home button? How are people handling the rising cost of food? What's your favorite restaurant? Chris gave a recipe for fudge made with cake frosting.

How to make fruitcake.

November 30, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

The panel talked about their thanksgiving dinner. With [prices so high, why are people still using Schwan's and QVC? to get involved in ACB community send an email to [email protected] and ask to be put on the list. Every day, you will receive an email with the schedule for the day and all of the zoom links. Chris gave a recipe for peanut clusters.