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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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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 1568 - Hour 2

6/9/2023
There have been some coaching changes in the NHL. Brock Richardson gives us his thoughts on the hires during his Sports Update (0:00). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (13:13). Jessica Buckley, President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation, chats with us about the dangers to our lung health presented by the ongoing wildfires (27:43).

Duration:00:52:11

Episode 1568 - Hour 1

6/9/2023
Samuel Proulx, a moderator of r/Blind on Reddit, chats with us about some difficult changes happening on Reddit (6:48). We continue our deep dive into Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. John Biehler lets us know what caught his attention and what he’s already checked out (21:29). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (37:06).

Duration:00:50:34

Episode 1567 - Hour 2

6/8/2023
The June 8 performance of Encantado by Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues is offered with live audio description. Montreal Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette has all the details (12:17). Susan Techner with Fighting Blindness Canada chats to us about Walk for Sight Calgary (26:47). We have our weekly roundtable with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (44:54).

Duration:00:50:58

Episode 1567 - Hour 1

6/8/2023
Mike Feir brings us the latest on the keynote speakers from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (7:23). An iconic rock star's guitar sold for a big sum. Grant Hardy tells us all about it (22:08). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:04).

Duration:00:50:31

Episode 1566 - Hour 2

6/7/2023
One of Toronto’s tastiest street festivals is just around the corner. Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci has the yummy details (0:00). During our financial chat with Ryan Chin, we chat about important insurance options that cover everything from your property to your health (12:53). What matters to working dads in Canada? Find out in our Robert Half update, with Mike Shekhtman, Senior Regional Director at Robert Half (26:59).

Duration:00:53:51

Episode 1566 - Hour 1

6/7/2023
TikTok and other social media has a trust crisis in Canada. Grant Hardy leads this discussion (7:12). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon discusses the ins and outs of the Ontario Disability Support Program (21:11). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:41).

Duration:00:50:10

Episode 1565 - Hour 2

6/6/2023
Toni Freimark, our Community Reporter in Medicine Hat, tells us all about an accessible trail in Fish Creek National Park (0:00). We highlight events taking place this season at W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford, Ontario, during our monthly check-in (12:00). Lucia Bellafante joins us for our monthly Parenting segment. Today we’re discussing our favorite childhood memories (27:16).

Duration:00:50:51

Episode 1565 - Hour 1

6/6/2023
Veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind chats about an amazing project in the Gulf of Mexico that is helping to conserve fish and other marine animals (7:00). With Summer heat hitting parts of the country. Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas joins us to talk about staying hydrated and electrolytes (21:13). We learn about the 10th anniversary of the Oakville Film Festival with Co-Founder Wendy Donnan (35:56).

Duration:00:50:47

Episode 1564 - Hour 2

6/5/2023
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival kicks off this weekend in Midland, Ontario. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has all the delicious details (0:00). During our CNIB SmartLife segment, we talk about The Envoy Connect, an easy to use, portable, digital audio book player (12:47). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin dives into questions surrounding marriage laws and why people choose to marry at all (28:01).

Duration:00:53:28

Episode 1564 - Hour 1

6/5/2023
Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference gets underway today. Michael Babcock has the latest news in his tech talk (7:01). Gardener, Susan Kerney joins us to discuss garden maintenance. Everything from weeding to watering (22:01). We welcome back, AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty to dive into a few new AMI podcasts (36:21).

Duration:00:51:04

Episode 1563 - Hour 2

6/2/2023
Former Toronto Raptors Head Coach, Nick Nurse has moved to a different team. Brock Richardson gives us the details during our Sports Update (0:00). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us how we can celebrate audiobook month. Plus, tells us about a new trend called Bookstgram (12:54). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:22).

Duration:00:53:04

Episode 1563 - Hour 1

6/2/2023
Why are tipping prompts suddenly everywhere? Grant Hardy joins us to discuss this new trend (6:55). Facebook and Instagram paid verification launches in Canada. John Biehler tells us all about this on our App Update (21:43). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (37:56).

Duration:00:52:15

Episode 1562 - Hour 2

6/1/2023
Mary Mammoliti joins us to continue the discussion on the Ultimate Guide to Pasta Sauce (0:00). We speak to Brandon Mitchell, volunteer medic and humanitarian, about the incredible work he’s doing on the frontlines in Ukraine (13:13). On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by musician Lucas Haneman of The LH Express (29:43).

Duration:00:50:35

Episode 1562 - Hour 1

6/1/2023
As Summer slowly descends upon us, Mike Feir discusses different charging options for our devices for whether we’re at home or on the road (7:26). Fern Lulham joins us to talk about negative thoughts, how they impact our daily lives and what we can do to cope with them (22:20). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:28).

Duration:00:51:15

Episode 1561 - Hour 2

5/31/2023
New Brunswick is celebrating persons with disabilities during Disability Awareness Week. Community Reporter, Marisa Hersey-Misner tells us all about it (0:00). We speak with Dr. Ken Roberts with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society about the importance of wearing sunglasses all year long to protect your eye health (12:31). The Luminato Festival kicks off next week. We tee-up the event and all its accessible features with Theo Robinson and Cathy Gordon (27:20).

Duration:00:50:31

Episode 1561 - Hour 1

5/31/2023
With wildfire season upon us, Grant Hardy shares some emergency prep tips with us on his headlines segment (7:15). With Summer sports in full swing, Greg David stops by to talk about his top 5 sports documentary programs to stream (21:43). We have our Thursday Buzz With Bill Shackleton (36:35).

Duration:00:51:17

Episode 1560 - Hour 2

5/30/2023
We chat about an up-and-coming web series called Womb Envy which is a story of second chances and inclusion. We learn more with stars, Jeffrey Haase and Champagna (11:55). On our monthly Book Club, we discuss Hello Beautiful By Ann Napolitano, with recommender of the novel, Sehdeen Lowe (27:07).

Duration:00:50:15

Episode 1560 - Hour 1

5/30/2023
We chat about an initiative to help solve the shortage of vets in Ontario, with Dr. Danielle Jongkind (7:18). How can we take better care of our feet? Frances Wong joins us to give us some tips (21:39). We speak with blind artist Alex Bulmer about the world premiere of her new theatre production, “Perceptual Archaeology” (36:07).

Duration:00:51:29

Episode 1559 - Hour 2

5/29/2023
The third annual Blind Literacy Canada Symposium is a few days away. Ottawa Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick shares all the details (0:00). During our Orientation and Mobility chat with Mark Rankin, we explain and review different types of tips for your white cane (12:56). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by Shakir Rahim to talk about the recent call for bail reform in Canada (27:59).

Duration:00:52:32

Episode 1559 - Hour 1

5/29/2023
Microsoft had its build conference last week, what are some announcements they made? Michael Babcock fills us in (7:07). Gardener, Susan Kerney joins us for her weekly hit where we discuss the Mint family and its relatives (21:46). We learn about the Annual Festival of Live Digital Art, or FOLDA, in Kingston Ontario, with Access Coordinator Clayton Baraniuk (36:28).

Duration:00:51:19

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