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Kelly and Ramya 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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Canada

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Kelly and Ramya 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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@AMIaudio

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English

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1 800 567 6755

Episodes

Episode 1521 - Hour 2

3/30/2023
Mary Mammoliti is back and she’s talking about the 5 most-trusted techniques for maintaining a clean kitchen (0:00). The MLB season officially got underway today. We tee-up the upcoming season as well as dive into the NBA Playoff picture with ESPN’s Freddie Coleman (12:57). On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by former AMI Editor and friend of the show, Mark Phoenix (27:26).

Duration:00:50:43

Episode 1521 - Hour 1

3/30/2023
Big Finish Audio has continued to produce adaptations of Avengers Comic book stories and lost TV episodes. They released volume 7 of the comic adaptations. Michael Feir gives us his thoughts (7:20). We flip through quirky stories from around the globe that Contributor, Grant Hardy brings to us, and we call it What in the World (21:42). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:24).

Duration:00:51:04

Episode 1520 - Hour 2

3/29/2023
Thaw Di Gras took place this past weekend. Kim Hovey, our Community Reporter in Dawson City, Yukon tells us all about it (0:00). The American Printing House for the Blind has a hot new product aimed at empowering blind students in the classroom. We learn more about this Greg Stilson and Anne Durham of APH (12:35). What are some top reasons for recent employee turnover? We Discuss this with Michael French from Robert Half (27:16).

Duration:00:53:03

Episode 1520 - Hour 1

3/29/2023
How do mind experts protect their brains? Jeff Ryman explains on our headlines segment (7:14). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon begins a series called Creditors’ Policies, Scam Artists, and Mental Health Effects (21:59). It's the Wednesday edition of the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:18).

Duration:00:51:18

Episode 1519 - Hour 2

3/28/2023
Gerry Dee has an upcoming show in Newfoundland. St. Johns Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us more (0:00). We have our monthly Woodworking segment with Jeff Thompson. Today we’re talking about a project that can help beginners start their wood working journey (12:32). We have our monthly book club where we review Exhalation Stories By Ted Chiang (27:12).

Duration:00:49:55

Episode 1519 - Hour 1

3/28/2023
Dr Danielle Jongkind talks about an extremely common issue with our pets: anal glands. What are these things? What are they for? Danielle explains (7:10)! What are some myths about nutrition? Julia Karantjas debunks some in our Nutrition chat (21:52). Makers Making Change is an initiative that connects makers with people who need assistive technologies. Atlantic Regional Coordinator Courtney Cameron shares the latest happenings with this cool initiative (36:16).

Duration:00:50:54

Episode 1518 - Hour 2

3/27/2023
The first ever fully live described play took place at the National Arts Centre. Ottawa Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick has the details (0:00). Orientation & Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin chats with Oran McAllister, Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens (12:35). Is it an offense to be offensive? We talk about an interesting case from Quebec that explores this question with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights (27:22).

Duration:00:53:14

Episode 1518 - Hour 1

3/27/2023
A couple of new apps are now published for the Mac. Michael Babcock dives into this during our Tech Talk (7:31). The Canadian Blind Hockey Championships concluded on the weekend. Brock Richardson has more in his sports update (21:52). Every Monday we take some time during the show to spotlight what’s going on in the world of AMI. Greg David joins us to touch on the AMI-tv App (36:52).

Duration:00:51:22

Episode 1517 - Hour 2

3/24/2023
What is a Bay Tree? Gardener, Susan Kerney joins us to explain all about it (0:00). Last year Spotify joined the audiobook world but it was just dipping it’s toe into the water. That has now changed. Ryan Hooey fills us in (12:29). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:07).

Duration:00:51:56

Episode 1517 - Hour 1

3/24/2023
Experts are predicting that Summer travel will remain hot this year. Jeff Ryman has more during our headlines segment (7:02). A ChatGPT bug let other users see your history with the tool. John Biehler fills us in during our App Update (21:29). We get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:13).

Duration:00:50:58

Episode 1516 - Hour 2

3/23/2023
What are some do’s and don’ts of cast iron pans? Mary Mammoliti joins us to tell us more (1:11). In January we chatted with Lindsay Yazzolino from AstroAccess. Now she’s back on to describe her weightless research flight with a crew of people with disabilities from around the world (12:47). On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (27:37).

Duration:00:50:43

Episode 1516 - Hour 1

3/23/2023
Mike Feir joins us to talk about one of his absolute favourite podcasts, The Overnightscape. Which is in the middle of celebrating its twentieth anniversary (6:29). Fern Lulham stops by and shares some top tips about online dating with a visual impairment (21:44). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:26).

Duration:00:51:05

Episode 1515 - Hour 2

3/23/2023
There’s an upcoming tech event at the CNIB Toronto community hub. Toronto Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci gives us the details. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the cast of the TV series ``Ted Lasso'' at the White House to promote mental health. Corinne Van Dusen tells us more. Plus, Kevin Shaw is back with another important business chat. We’re talking about the financial side of entrepreneurship.

Duration:00:53:04

Episode 1515 - Hour 1

3/22/2023
There's a military approved trick that will help you fall asleep in minutes. Grant Hardy explains more (6:59). Greg David joins us to discuss a new initiative led by AMI called, The Accessible Writers’ Lab (21:37). It's the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:20).

Duration:00:51:04

Episode 1514 - Hour 2

3/21/2023
The International Blind Café has grown substantially over the last little while. Julie Martin, our Community Reporter in Nova Scotia has more details (0:00). Yang Wang recently wrote an article on a multiculturalism related hot topic in the Chinese community. She tells us more (12:23). On our monthly Voices segment, Producer Jeff Ryman joins us to talk everything from his love of sports, to becoming a father (27:57).

Duration:00:52:05

Episode 1514 - Hour 1

3/21/2023
On our Ask A Vet segment, we chat about dog sports with our veterinarian Danielle Jongkind (7:09). What should you consider when buying a new pillow? Frances Wong lets us know in our Wellness segment (21:49). There’s an Audio described performance that TO Live is offering on Saturday, March 25 called Colossus. Programming Coordinator, Nathan Sartore tells us all about it (36:24).

Duration:00:51:26

Episode 1513 - Hour 2

3/20/2023
We check in with Independent Living Skills Specialist Leanne Baarda where we discuss home management for everyday living (10:28). The Toronto District School Board is considering implementing a policy whereby discrimination on the grounds of caste would be prohibited. Danielle McLaughlin has more on Know Your Rights (24:58).

Duration:00:53:07

Episode 1513 - Hour 1

3/20/2023
CSUN was last week, and Orbit Research announced a new product. Michael Babcock fills us in (7:03). Brock Richardson recently went to the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit where he caught up with numerous athletes. He tells us more in his Sports Update (21:42). We’re joined by AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty who gives us a sneak peak of some upcoming releases (36:25).

Duration:00:51:10

Episode 1512 - Hour 2

3/17/2023
We have our gardening segment with Susan Kerney where we highlight two plants, the Shamrock and the Lemongrass Plant (0:00). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey is joined by Author of The Lost Scroll of the Physician, Alisha Sevigney (12:55). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:40).

Duration:00:52:24

Episode 1512 - Hour 1

3/17/2023
The Toronto Blind Curling Club is hosting the Provincial Blind Curling Club Event this weekend. Joining us with more details is Toronto Blind Curling Club Team Member, Jasmine Schuchardt (7:14). Sony made a $600 camera for low vision users. John Biehler has more during our App Update (21:54). We get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (35:55).

Duration:00:50:44

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