Kelly and Ramya

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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

Contact:

1 800 567 6755

Episodes

Episode 1483- Hour 2

2/3/2023
With frigid February weather here, it’s a good time to do armchair gardening. Gardener, Susan Kerney gives us the details (1:40). There’s a fight for digital rights to Ebooks and audiobooks. Ryan Hooey catches us up on this in the Chatty Bookshelf (12:31). Plus, Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (27:21).

Duration:00:53:19

Episode 1483- Hour 1

2/3/2023
Will we be getting any relief with our grocery bills this year? Grant Hardy lets us know in his headlines segment (7:02). Google’s new AI turns text into music. We learn more about this with John Biehler in our App Update (21:41). We get our Friday edition of the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:27).

Duration:00:51:10

Episode 1482- Hour 2

2/2/2023
What can you make for your special someone this Valentine’ Day? Foodie, Mary Mammoliti gives us some delicious recipes to try (0:00). Hands of Fire is a group of blind and partially sighted sculptors in Toronto. We learn about their recent endeavors with Vice President, Douglas Free (12:35). Plus, this week on the Roundtable we’re joined by Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI (27:38).

Duration:00:54:06

Episode 1482- Hour 1

2/2/2023
Michael Feir has checked out some of the popular habit tracking and task management apps. He tells us about some accessible options (6:54). Is there a right or wrong way for doctors to break bad news to people? We dive into this topic with our bestie from the UK, Fern Lulham (21:36). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Thursday edition of The Buzz (36:26).

Duration:00:50:55

Episode 1481- Hour 2

2/1/2023
We chat with Don Barden who is doing his doctoral thesis at Columbia University about women leaders (0:00). Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin drops by to tell us about the pros and cons of using credit cards (12:37).

Duration:00:53:53

Episode 1481- Hour 1

2/1/2023
We bring on Reporter Grant Hardy to talk the latest in Health, Lifestyle, and Accessibility (7:33). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon examines the downs, and ups of setting goals (21:23). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Wednesday edition of The Buzz (36:08).

Duration:00:50:55

Episode 1480- Hour 2

1/31/2023
Community Reporter from St. Johns Newfoundland, Kim Thistle joins us to share news on the largest winter event in Atlantic Canada (0:45). We chat with partially sighted athlete David Johnson about his latest documentary series which he created and edited himself (12:27) . This month on our Book Club, we review Misery By Stephen King with AMI Audio Technical Producer Jacob Shymanski (27:16).

Duration:00:51:51

Episode 1480- Hour 1

1/31/2023
Danielle Jongkind discusses cancer in pets. What are the options for treatment? What new research is being done? Danielle fills us in (6:38) . Proximity and transparency is a big food trend in 2023. Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas explains more (21:49). We meet social media influencer, Mara Hutchinson. She joins us to talk about her content as well as her time on AMI’s, We Are Family (36:17).

Duration:00:53:09

Episode 1479- Hour 2

1/30/2023
The Arctic Winter Games are officially underway. Our Community Reporter from Dawson City, Yukon, Kim Hovey tells us more (1:01)! Reporter, Grant Hardy joins us to discuss a new an earthquake warning system in BC and emergency prep for people with disabilities (12:15). Plus, Danielle McLaughlin continues her discussion on celebrating various religious and cultural holidays. This week we talk accommodations for their religious practices, but those practices conflict with workplace or school...

Duration:00:53:09

Episode 1479- Hour 1

1/30/2023
A couple of new apps were announced on the BlindShell Classic 2. Michael Babcock stops by to explain more in his Tech Talk (6:54). Who’s making their way to the Super Bowl? Brock Richardson tells us in his Sports Update (21:38).

Duration:00:51:17

Episode 1478- Hour 2

1/27/2023
Ryan Hooey stops by for another edition of The Chatty Bookshelf. This week he highlights a few bingeworthy sci-fi series (13:10). Plus, Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (29:07).

Duration:00:53:53

Episode 1478- Hour 1

1/27/2023
We discuss trending headlines with Reporter Grant Hardy (6:57). ChatGPT Is passing the tests required for medical licenses and business degrees. John Biehler tells us more in our App Update (21:36). We get our Friday edition of the Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:36).

Duration:00:51:05

Episode 1477- Hour 1

1/26/2023
Apple has steadily built up its Fitness+ service since its launch in 2020. Mike Feir gives us his take on Apple is doing in this area (6:59). We flip through quirky stories from around the globe that Contributor, Grant Hardy brings to us, and we call it What in the World (23:09). Bill Shackleton joins us for the Thursday edition of The Buzz (36:38).

Duration:00:51:06

Episode 1477- Hour 2

1/26/2023
What's new in food this week? McDonalds and Doritos have new ideas hitting the shelves soon. Mary Mammoliti tells us more (2:24). This week on the Roundtable we’re joined by host of the Globe and Mail Show, Corinne Van Dusen (27:41).

Duration:00:52:36

Episode 1476- Hour 2

1/25/2023
We talk to Christa Couture about the CBC arts original How To Lose Everything, streaming beginning this Friday on CBC Gem. We chat with Chantal Oaks, President of AEBC, BC Affiliate, about an exciting job posting for project Manager for an emergency preparedness project. Plus, many new jobs are in the gig economy. What does this mean? Kevin Shaw stops by to explain during his entrepreneurship segment.

Duration:00:53:38

Episode 1476- Hour 1

1/25/2023
We bring on Reporter Grant Hardy to talk the latest in Health, Lifestyle, and Accessibility. Greg David joins us to give us a preview of some special awards being handed out at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards. Bill Shackleton joins us for the Wednesday edition of The Buzz.

Duration:00:51:29

Episode 1475 - Hour 2

1/24/2023
We chat with Lindsay Yazzolino about her work with AstroAccess, a not-for-profit which seeks to advance disability inclusion in space exploration (00:55). A new study has found a link between time spent scrolling, and low self-esteem in teens. Margrett Weldon chats about this (14:18). Plus, what are some ways parents can promote literacy at home? Lucia Bellafante lets us know (27:18).

Duration:00:50:42

Episode 1475 - Hour 1

1/24/2023
How do veterinarians decide what vaccines are recommended for their patients? Danielle Jongkind explains on Ask a Vet (7:05). Are there any risks or benefits with taking ice baths? Frances Wong dives into this in her wellness chat (21:53). Nathan Sartore, Program Coordinator for TO Live, tells us more about an upcoming described mixed dance performance at Toronto’s Meridian Hall (36:44).

Duration:00:51:11

Episode 1474 - Hour 2

1/23/2023
Community Reporter in Ottawa, Ontario, Kim Kilpatrick joins us to tell us about this year’s Winterlude (1:31). How does our government decide which celebrations should be made statutory? Danielle McLaughlin dives into this topic on Know Your Rights (30:48)).

Duration:00:52:59

Episode 1474 - Hour 1

1/23/2023
Apple made a couple of announcements last week. Michael Babcock catches us up (6:54). The NFL just concluded their Division Round matchups. What teams are moving on? Brock Richardson fills us in (21:36). Steven Scott joins us to preview upcoming Double Tap TV episodes (36:15).

Duration:00:50:58

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