Blind Luminations

It's Labour Day and The Blindnamic Duo are finally back to end the summer in style!   Looking on the bright side of life, Marc and Jan are reminiscing on how The Blind Avenger's vision-loss has created some unintended mishaps. It's a podisode featuring ferris wheels, foot stomps and air hockey, so come have a laugh and listen in!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts stick figures of Marc wearing sunglasses and Jan as they ride in a ferris wheel. In the cart at the top, Jan asks Marc, "Isn't this fun?" He responds by yelling "Ayeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Blind Terror is written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind. Jan Rocheleau made sure the ferris wheel carts were inside the wheel.)

In a tale of love and marriage, The Blindnamic Duo are sharing how they make things work on this week's podisode!   After a slight delay, Marc and Jan are back to discuss what it's like to be married while relying on social assistance. How does being on ODSP put a strain on those in a benefit unit? What financial hardships did it cause for the two? How do they work through these issues? What actually makes The Blind Avenger and Guiding Goddess luckier than other married couples?   It's only a fraction of what's covered in the 70 minute podisode so tune in for the rest!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc wearing sunglasses on the left. He's holding his white cane, throwing a ball in the air and saying "Wee!" On the right, a stick figure of Jan says, "It's the ol' ball and cane." A heart with "Marc + Jan" written in bigger letters inside is above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo are back and have plenty of ground to cover!   How is Marc preparing for a revolution and what is Jan doing to help paint a picture for him? We're  reviewing Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, talking Instagram photos and making a big announcement. Be sure to listen if you're on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and looking for a way to share your story!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc holding his white cane on the left while saying, "Get it? photos!" Photos is spelt "f, a, u, x, dash, t, o, e, s." His cane laughs at the joke as a stick figure of Jan on the right says, "I hate caned laughter." The words "Hold Your Applause" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo are back and row row rowing their boat gently down the stream!   Okay, so it isn't THAT kind of stream but Marc and Jan still have plenty to talk about. Find out what they thought of streaming a concert on their latest Quarendate, how the Guiding Goddess is readjusting to work and what almost left The Blind Avenger in a "crappy" situation.   We've got all this and a bag of potato chips in our latest podisode, so come join the fun!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   Links We Mentioned   - Matthew Good's Official Website  - Side Door Website   [Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc in an inflatable raft on the water, holding a paddle and saying, "Hey look, I'm streaming!" On the right side of the image, a stick figure of Jan stands on land and replies, "Oh God..." The words "Bad Connection" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo are taking flight once again!   Leaving the serious content for their website, Marc and Jan decided to keep things light with this week's podisode. Going in with no particular topic, the two ended up having a lengthy discussion on the portrayal of diabetics in TV & film. Aside from that, hear about the Guiding Goddess trying to steal her husband's cane and why you shouldn't mess with The Blind Avenger!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   [Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc wearing his sunglasses on the left as he asks, "Where's my cane?" A couch has been moved in front of him and a stick figure of Jan stands with his white cane on the other side. She responds, "Just a little bit closer..."  The words "Getting Ready For A Trip" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind. The couch was drawn by Jan Rocheleau, who isn't.)

You're not dreaming, The Blindnamic Duo are back with another dose of podcasting fun!   On this edition of the Blind Luminations podcast, Marc and Jan are having a slumber party! Get on your PJs, grab your pillows and freeze someone's underpants! (Okay, maybe don't do that last one...) The two are talking about blindness, sleep and dreams so don't nod off.   If that wasn't enough, the masked husband and wife team are also covering what they've been up to in the past couple of weeks. What are they watching? Where are they eating from? How are they keeping busy? There's only one way to find out!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   Links We Mentioned   - Blind To Billionaire Facebook group   (Episode Art: An image depicts a pair of jeans standing on the left side saying, "Boo hoo, I'm tired." Further right, a stick figure of Marc holding his white cane says, "I think she's sad." Further right, a stick figure of Jan says, "Cheer up, sleepy Jeans!" The hashtag "#TiredHumour" is written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo is back and better than ever!   What have Marc and Jan been up to since the world got turned upside down in March? In their first podisode of the pandemic era and second season, the two focus on how their lives have been indirectly changed by Covid-19. From financial fears to impaired interactions, the Guiding Goddess and Blind Avenger have a lot to catch-up on!   The two also detail some changes that will alter the very fabric of this show. Oh yeah, Marc shares what he went through to promote the freshly minted second season too... or something.   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. You can also search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found. What are you waiting for?   Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan on the left saying, "A lot of people will hear us now." On the right, a stick figure of Marc wearing sunglasses and holding his white cane says, "We'll be going viral!" The hashtag "#PandemicHumourFail" is written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

Something is coming on Thursday. In the meantime, visit our new website at https://www.blindluminations.com along with our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

They aren't the Jeffersons, but this week The Blindnamic Duo are moving on up!   Jumping back almost seven years, Marc and Jan discuss what it was like to move out three weeks before their wedding. What makes an apartment more enticing for someone who is blind? Which aspects does moving have in common with the disability? Why isn't it always a good idea to whistle while you work? How did The Guiding Goddess adjust to living with a blind man and what things do they both need to be aware of?   We cover these aspects of assimilation and more as The Blind Avenger also follows up on two burning questions from last week's podisode. What are you waiting for?   Links we mentioned on the podcast:   - Why Do Blind People Wear Sunglasses? by Blind To Billionaire   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here.   You can also follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan saying "Marc?" on the left. The words "Moving On Up" are written in big letters above her. A stick figure of Marc holds the "p" from one hand and his white cane in the other while saying "Hi." The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

While moving day has been moved, The Blindnamic Duo are making this podcast fast an furious!   Due to complications surrounding her midnight shifts, Jan and Marc decided to push back the podisode about moving in together. As a result, the two discuss what they've been up to instead. From watching the most amazing film with a blind protagonist ever (spoiler: it's Blind Fury) to getting fat for religious reasons, there's still a lot to cover in this short podisode.   Along the way, the married couple also discuss counting severed body parts, whether or not Brooklyn's a suburb and how Marc chooses his sunglasses. (There may be a digression or two in there for good measure as well.)   Until next time, don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here.   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan sleeping on a bed with several Z's representing her snoring on the left. A stick figure of Marc on the right holds a "Z" and says, "got one!" The words "Catching Z's" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

They may be late for Valentine's, but The Blindnamic Duo still thinks it's a great day for a blind wedding.   On this week's podisode, Marc and Jan talk all about what went into planning their big jump into holy matrimony. What extra steps were required to make the big day accessible for someone who is blind? You might be surprised at the answers. Covering almost everything from the proposal to the first kiss and beyond (Get your minds out of the gutters, sickos,) this podisode is stuffed tighter than a wedding bouquet!   We also share plenty of random asides and stories along the way. This includes the Tesseract/cosmic cube, how Marc picked out his groomsmen's tuxedo colour and (along with Jan) ensured their wedding ceremony wouldn't set the church on fire. Also, did we mention watching Velocipastor? Okay, so maybe we buried the lead there.   Either way, Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here.   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan in her wedding gown on the left as she says, "you can't see the bride before the wedding!" On the right, a stick figure of Marc wearing a bowtie replies, "don't worry, I can't!" The words "Advantages Of Blind Love" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

It's a dirty job but someone has to do it. Good thing The Blindnamic Duo are back and ready to get serious!   This week, Marc and Jan are getting into the nitty gritty of finding a job when you're disabled. sharing some personal experiences, the two also cover why certain solutions don't always work and how things tie into social assistance. At the end of the day there ain't no party like a blind job party so get ready for an in depth discussion about employment. Disabled workplaces represent, yo!   All kidding aside, we get a bit more serious than usual but still maintain the charm you've come to know and love. How did Marc over think himself out of a job not once but twice? What would he do to gain an advantage over Jan in an interview? Why is she obsessed with car metaphors and what makes our podcast absolute rubbish? There's only one way to find out!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. (Warning: This week's podisode features two minor swear words -- just in case you're listening near the kiddos... no f-bombs though, you have our Blind Luminations guarantee!)   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts stick figures of Marc and Jan on the left. Jan says "“that moose job is getting away” and Marc, holding a gun, says "Hasta la vista, jobby." The stick figure of a man on the right replies, “I said I’m from MooseJaw!" The words "Blind Job Hunting" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo are back and ready to rock the 2020 premiere of the podcast!   After a short hiatus, Marc and Jan have returned with an action packed podisode filled with stories from their holiday season: How does a blind man participate in axe throwing? What happened during an apartment-wide power outage along with the consequences? How did The Blind Avenger's audio descriptions help the Guiding Goddess' movie going experience? (It's a story of Marc taking the lead for once!)   We also talk stinky onions, birthday/holiday parties and getting doped up at the hospital on this pot pourri of of a podisode. It's like a Christmas gift in mid-January!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. We'll be back again next week -- we promise!   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan on the left saying "Oh no! The power is out!" to the right, a stick figure of Marc wears his sunglasses and holds his white cane while replying, "Welcome to my world!" The phrase "Who's Guiding Who?" is written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

The Blindnamic Duo are celebrating their 25th episode in style and it's... educational?   Covering how Marc got into college, he and Jan lay out how The Blind Avenger earned his degree at the school of hard knocks. Why did the former head of journalism refuse to talk with the beacon of blindness? How did the future journalist still slide into the program? What extra obstacles did he face due to his disability and why couldn't his skills speak for themselves?    If you take anything away from this podisode it should probably be "don't piss Marc off!" In addition to these questions, we allude to future hurdles he didn't see coming (no pun intended,) discuss an amazing Christmas lights show in the area and Jan starts singing... again. (Oh the humanity!)   Anyway, don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. Next week we'll be back to talk about a very white cane Christmas!   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc loudly knocking on the door of a building. The word "school" is on the wall over it and "School Of Hard Knocks" is written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.) 

What fun is a relationship if there isn't a little bit of stabbing once in awhile?   While it may sound sadistic, The Blindnamic Duo is actually covering how Jan and Marc manage the latter's diabetes. Find out how The Blind Avenger checks his blood sugar, gives himself insulin and listen to an audio demonstration of both! It's the perfect solution for those who have always wanted to hear a blind man get stabbed and bleed while being too queasy to watch!   Beyond this immersive experience, find out why blind diabetics have great  relationships, lots of sweets and like noise. Marc and Jan are making up for lost time so strap in and get some audio sweetener! (Did you think we were going to promote sugar here?)   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. (Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. Next week we'll be celebrating our 25th episode by discussing how Marc got into college!   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan holding an insulin pen and smiling on the left side as she says, "Let me stab you!"  On the right side, a stick figure of Marc replies back,I already had my insulin!" The words "Bad Medicine" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

In a podisode that pits fact against fiction, The Blindnamic Duo explores the reality of blindness when compared to its portrayal in entertainment.   Learning more about their unique thoughts, Marc and Jan pick each other's brains about perceptions of the blind in pop culture and beyond! What characters did The Blind Avenger find empowering and which depictions were not so great? How did the Guiding Goddess view the visually-impaired in different forms of media before and after she met Marc? What creates a fully-fleshed out character with a disability and how is Hollywood dropping the ball when it comes to representing visual-impairment? (Here's a hint: There isn't just perfect vision or nothing, folks!)   The two also delve into several anecdotes while tackling some classic scenes with blind characters. All of this before talk of how others take certain content, an actor's responsibility when playing disabled characters and how Marc's sighted days influence his opinions of past films.   It's one of Marc's favourite discussions so don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to this, along with all future podisodes, as soon as they're released. (Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here.   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan using Marc's sunglasses and white cane  on the left side while saying, "Hey look! I'm blind!" On the right side, a stick figure of Marc replies back, "You know I can't!" The words "Blind Acting" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

This week The Blindnamic Duo are exiting the blind shrine and taking a trip to the mouse house!   That's right, almost two weeks after its launch, Marc and Jan are ready to give their initial thoughts on Disney+! What accessibility issues is Marc having, how has Jan benefited from some of the accessibility features (despite being fully-sighted) and what content have they enjoyed the most?   Both The Blind Avenger and Guiding Goddess break down what Disney got right and what they still need to work on in this jam-packed episode. If that wasn't enough, we also welcome our first ever guest contributor Matt Dierckens. Find out what another blind user of the service thinks of their Apple TV app.   We cover this, shout-out our youngest fans and share someone's issue with The Blindnamic Duo parking in an accessible parking spot... despite having a permit on full display. (Gee, who's blind now?!)   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. (Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. Next week we'll tackle depictions of the blind in tv & movies!   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a mouse-sized stick figure of Marc on the left side saying, "Jan?" On the right side, a normal-sized stick figure of Jan replies, "Marc?" The words "It's a small world after all" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

We're boarding the polar express and getting into the holiday spirit on this week's podisode!   It's time for The  Blindnamic Duo to talk all about the trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping! Hear the extra steps Marc has to take when buying for his sighted wife as a blind man. On the flip side, hear how easy it can be for Jan to buy something for him without his knowledge whatsoever! While both things require craftiness, they create very different situations as well.   From going across the city with friends to hiding gifts in plain sight and figuring out workarounds along the way, this week's show has plenty of stories to keep you amused as visions of sugar plum fairies and jingle cats haunt your nightmares. Just think of us as the Christmas brightener-uppers!   Beyond this, The Blind Avenger and Guiding Goddess also talk about gifts of Christmas past, different surprises beyond the holy season and Wendy's bacon mushroom melt again! (This includes our first ever retraction... we're still open to a sponsorship though if you're listening, Wendy's.)   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy  by subscribing for free and listening to our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. (Just search for Blind Luminations wherever great podcasts are found or click here. Come back next week too as we'll be covering Disney+ and our initial thoughts.   Follow us through social media on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc on the left side saying, "You got me a candy caneForget?" On the right side, a stick figure of Jan is holding a white cane with stripes and replies, "Yep!" The words "Christmas Surprises" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

Where does Marc get all of his wonderful toys? Find out as The Blindnamic Duo explore the fantastical world of accessible technology!   From computers to phones and smart speakers to talking pen thingies, there's a lot available to help the blind with everyday tasks. Hear all about some of the things Marc uses to make his life a bit easier and what Jan thought of some of his accessible tech when she first met him. What are some of the ways the blind read money? How can they get information on food packaging and even the colour of clothes they wear? Why wouldn't Marc ride in a self-driving car? It might not be for the reason you think!   Although there's more accessible tech than we have time to cover in one episode, we do our best to tackle information about the computer, internet, cell phones, smart devices and beyond! All this and the celebration of a podcasting milestone. Whatever could it be? There's only one way to find out!   Don't be a dingleberry: Make your earholes happy  by subscribing today and downloading our latest podisodes as soon as they're released. (Oh yeah, Marc also rants about the addition of ham to Wendy's bacon mushroom  melt... not realizing it isn't even available in his own country. Who would want to miss that?!)   Besides our usual audio awesomeness, follow us on social media! Check us out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode art: An image depicts a stick figure of Marc on the left side saying, "Forget Alexa, iLove you!" On the right side, a stick figure of Jan replies by saying, "Awwwwwwwwww!" The words "Marc Is A Smart Speaker" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)

Stop the presses, The Blindnamic Duo are back to break a story that will change things forever!   Okay so maybe there's a bit of fake news in there, but we are definitely back with some audio fun for your earholes. Join Marc and Jan as they get into the former's career as a journalist while being blind. Why did he choose this field? How has Jan helped along the way and what payment has she received? Also, what opportunities has Marc missed out on due to his disability?   We cover lots of ground, serious and silly, on this week's podisode. From not knowing he sat side by side with Jan for weeks in college to her (awful) sound effects for winking, this one has plenty of late breaking news! Don't be a dingleberry, subscribe, download and get ready for us to talk all about Marc's accessible technology next time too.   Besides our usual audio awesomeness, follow us on social media! Check us out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. You'll be glad you did!   (Episode Art: An image depicts a stick figure of Jan saying, "I'm always right!" On the right side, a stick figure of Marc replies, "That's fake news!" The words "Freedom Of The Press" are written in big letters above the scene. The sketch was drawn by Marc Rocheleau, who is completely blind.)