The Blind Podmaker

Jonathan Mosen•the-blind-podmaker.pinecast.co

Blind or low vision? Running your own podcast or want to create one? The Blind Podmaker features tips, tricks, demos, tutorials and resources all produced with the blind podcast creator in mind. We focus on the use of accessible tools with screen readers and other blindness-related assistive technology, plus tips on the art of creating compelling content. We welcome submissions from the blind podcasting community. If you have a demo or tip you want to share, please feel free to be in touch.

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Episodes

Episode 10 – That Real Blind Tech show talks Reaper and all things audio with Derek Lane

Apr 24, 2021•50 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9 – Neal Ewers demonstrates the Discover D312U microphone headset

Neal Ewers demonstrates the Discover D312U microphone headset, which has recently been discussed on our Blind Podcast Creators email group. Have a tool or product you know how to use and want to demo to the blind podcasting community? Please be in touch, we are always glad of contributions for the podcast. Be sure to follow the Blind Podmaker club on Clubhouse, and join our Blind Podmaker email group. Send a blank email to creators-subscribe@TheBlindPodmaker.com...

Apr 23, 2021•7 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8 – Neal Ewers demos the Mpow 071 headset microphone

Neal Ewers demonstrates the Mpow 071 headset microphone, which has recently been discussed on our Blind Podcast Creators email group. Have a tool or product you know how to use and want to demo to the blind podcasting community? Please be in touch, we are always glad of contributions for the podcast. Be sure to follow the Blind Podmaker club on Clubhouse, and join our Blind Podmaker email group. Send a blank email to creators-subscribe@TheBlindPodmaker.com...

Apr 21, 2021•5 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7 – How and where to host your podcast

This is a recording of the Blind Podcasters’ Roundtable hosted in the Blind Podmaker room on Clubhouse on 19 April 2021. This week, blind podcasters reflect on their experience with various podcast hosting services. People discuss the pros and cons of various options, looking at accessibility, ease of use, features offered and more. Have a tool or product you know how to use and want to demo to the blind podcasting community? Please be in touch, we are always glad of contributions for the podcas...

Apr 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6 – Recording quality screen reader demos

My sincere apologies that due to a misconfiguration issue, I did not record the audio from Clubhouse for the Blind Podcasters’ Roundtable. However, here’s a presentation from me, Jonathan Mosen, about recording a good screen reader demo, including some of the stylistic and technical things you might want to consider. Have a tool or product you know how to use and want to demo to the blind podcasting community? Please be in touch, we are always glad of contributions for the podcast. Be sure to fo...

Apr 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5 – Shaun Preece shows us how to get started with Audacity

This episode is generously contributed by Shaun Preece, who shows us how to get started with audacity. Audacity is a free, powerful, cross-platform digital audio work station, and if you’re looking for something to create your podcast with, it’s worth your consideration. Have a tool or product you know how to use and want to demo to the blind podcasting community? Please be in touch, we are always glad of contributions for the podcast. Be sure to follow the Blind Podmaker club on Clubhouse, and ...

Apr 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4 – Blind Podcasters' Roundtable for 5 April 2021

Some of the topics discussed this week include: Jingles for your podcast, transcripts, RME audio interfaces, accessibility of the Rode Podcaster, the Zoom Podtrack P4, making the most of audio on Clubhouse with just the iPhone’s built-in mic, good headphones for podcast monitoring. Be sure to follow the Blind Podmaker club on Clubhouse, and join our Blind Podmaker email group. Send a blank email to creators-subscribe@TheBlindPodmaker.com...

Apr 04, 2021•56 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3 – Matt Basta, creator of the Pinecast podcast hosting service

Jonathan Mosen speaks with matt Basta, founder of Pinecast about why he got into the crowded podcast space, and the philosophy behind Pinecast. If you'd like to give Pinecast a try and get two free months, you can use Jonathan's referral code and support keeping The Blind Podmaker alive. The code is: r-dac7da

Apr 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2 – Review of some podcast hosts from a blindness perspective

This episode draws from the Mosen At Large archives. Are you thinking about starting a podcast, or perhaps you already run one and aren't happy with where your podcast is being hosted? Jonathan Mosen reviews some podcast hosts from a blindness perspective. Services mentioned include: Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, SoundCloud, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor, Simplecast, Castos, and my favourite podcast host of the moment and new home for Mosen At Large, Pinecast. Jonathan makes mention of the Auphon...

Apr 01, 2021•34 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1 – Blind Podcasters' Roundtable for 29 March 2021 featuring Dan Kelley from Ohio State School for the Blind

Welcome to The Blind Podmaker podcast. This is a recording of the Blind Podcasters’ Roundtable from Clubhouse for 29 March, featuring Dan Kelley from the Ohio State School for the Blind. Dan talks about the work he is doing with his students and how it assists their educational goals. Listeners also discuss compression, the Auphonic tools, and Isotope RX. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Blind Podmaker email group by sending a blank email to creators-subscribe@TheBlindPodMaker.com . And if you’r...

Mar 31, 2021•Ep. 1

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