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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 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

Episode 1511 - Hour 2

3/16/2023
The espresso martini had a moment in 2022 but there’s a new cocktail taking the spotlight in 2023. Mary Mammoliti has more (0:00). On Curious Minds with Christine Malec, we discuss women's right to vote, in honor of the month of International Women’s Day (12:39). On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by AMI-audio Editor, Jacob Shymanski (27:08).

Duration:00:49:37

Episode 1511 - Hour 1

3/16/2023
Mike Feir reviews the affordable Bluetooth speaker, Anker Soundcore 3 (7:01). Jeff Ryman joins us for another edition of What In The World (22:13). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:54).

Duration:00:50:59

Episode 1510 - Hour 2

3/16/2023
The Rick Hansen Foundation is providing accessibility training, ratings, and funding for infrastructure upgrades in eight municipalities across BC. We learn more with Brad McCannell, VP Access and Inclusion. Our friends at Robert Half join us to discuss what makes a dream job for Canadian workers. We get to our monthly Employment conversation with Elysia Yardley. We’re talking about Performance Management and its importance.

Duration:00:53:04

Episode 1510 - Hour 1

3/15/2023
Margrett Weldon shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (7:00). Margrett Weldon tells us how pets, and service animals are affected, when couples go their separate ways (21:37). It's the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:44).

Duration:00:51:10

Episode 1509 - Hour 2

3/15/2023
There’s a 6-week Adaptive CrossFit program being offered in Medicine Hat. Community Reporter, Toni Freimark has the details (0:00). Margrett Weldon stops by with some article reads. She tells us about a natural pain killer (12:35). On our Collections and Hobbies segment we’re joined by AMI President and CEO David Errington. He talks to us about hobby of golfing (27:14).

Duration:00:50:33

Episode 1509 - Hour 1

3/14/2023
What type of jobs can cats have? Danielle Jongkind explains more on Ask A Vet (7:40). Nutritionist Julia Karantjas talks about eating for a healthier liver (21:36). What exactly will an accountant do to help business-owners and entrepreneurs, beyond just filing their taxes? We learn more with Erik Solbakken, Certified Public Accountant (36:14).

Duration:00:51:00

Episode 1508 - Hour 2

3/13/2023
There’s a one hour seminar to learn about bringing healing intention to your home gardens. Southern Ontario Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has the details. (01:53) Registration is open for this year’s Summer Advo-Camp at Lake Joseph. Devon Wilkins tells us more in her guide dog report. (12:03) The federal government announced a bill to establish a permanent Commission to investigate wrongful convictions. Danielle McLaughlin discusses this on Know Your Rights. (27:11)

Duration:00:52:54

Episode 1508 - Hour 1

3/13/2023
AIRA has released a new app for android. What can users expect? Michael Babcock fills us in on Talking tech. (07:26) On our Sports Update, Brock Richardson tells us about curling playoff format he wouldn’t mind seeing carried over into conventional sports. (22:02) #IGotThis returns next Monday on AMI-tv. We tee up the new season with Jennifer Jellicoe, Senior Creative Producer at Honey Cut Studios (36:38)

Duration:00:51:44

Episode 1507 - Hour 2

3/10/2023
We have our gardening segment with Susan Kerney where we highlight the lovely evening primrose (0:00). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey dives into Colin Kaepernick’s new book, Change The Game (12:33). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:23).

Duration:00:50:29

Episode 1507 - Hour 1

3/10/2023
According to a study, there's a diet that will help you live the longest. Grant Hardy gives us the details (6:57). Microsoft unveiled an AI model that understands image content and solves visual puzzles. John Biehler has more on our App Update (21:40). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:14).

Duration:00:50:54

Episode 1505 - Hour 2

3/8/2023
On our health chat with Leslie DePoe, we’re talking about poison. The fabulously interesting, dangerous, and exceptionally common world of poison (12:47). During our employment segment with Kevin Shaw, we get into marketing your entrepreneurial business (27:26).

Duration:00:53:34

Episode 1505 - Hour 1

3/8/2023
According to a study, there's a diet that will help you live the longest. Grant Hardy gives us the details. Are Canadians done with streaming services? Greg David joins us to discuss more (7:05). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Wednesday edition of The Buzz (36:22).

Duration:00:51:14

Episode 1504 - Hour 2

3/7/2023
There’s a big chess tournament taking place in Quebec. Our Montreal Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette has all the details (0:00). On our Parenting segment with Lucia Bellafante, she’s joined by a guest to help illustrate the impact supportive and kind parenting has in a practical sense (27:53).

Duration:00:50:30

Episode 1504 - Hour 1

3/7/2023
What is the human-animal bond and how does it impact the practice of vet medicine? We discuss this with Danielle Jongkind (6:58). What are some of the unintended consequences of springing ahead one hour every year? We learn more from Frances Wong during our Wellness chat (22:05). This coming Sunday marks World Glaucoma Week, and Dr. Larissa Moniz, of Fighting Blindness Canada, is back with us to tell us about this common eye disease and how it can be mitigated (36:22).

Duration:00:51:00

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