

AMI Audiobook Review
Accessible Media Inc.
Hosted by Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan, AMI Audiobook Review is THE go-to show for all things Audiobooks. With a focus on curation and audiobook reviews, you're guaranteed to find your next favourite listen.
Our steady rotation of regular contributors and special guests will keep you on your toes, ensuring that no perspective is left unexplored and that you leave with plenty of witty banter for your next book club meeting.
Our steady rotation of regular contributors and special guests will keep you on your toes, ensuring that no perspective is left unexplored and that you leave with plenty of witty banter for your next book club meeting.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 33min
Review: The Wonder of Stevie, Audible Original
Jacob Shymanski thought he was Stevie Wonder’s Number 1 fan, until he heard Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship started with bonding over the guy. We get into it when we review The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible Original Production, written and Hosted by New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic, Wesley Morris.Sara Hillis, Ramya Amuthan, and Jacob Shymanski have a whole lot to say on the Audible production, and their impressions of Stevie Wonder after checking out this project.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Nov 5, 2024 • 30min
Part 2: How to be a resourceful audiobook listener
Do ratings and reviews make an impact on what book we pick up next? Is mandatory reading during school prepping us to enjoy reading as adults? Where do we draw the line when it comes to taking Reddit recommendations. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan hash out their thoughts around these questions.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Oct 28, 2024 • 31min
How to be a Resourceful Audiobook Listener
There are numerous online resources that audiobook listeners can use for recommendations, reviews, summaries' discussions, etc.
Ramya Amuthan is here today to explore the various options you can use to supplement the audiobook listening experience. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes
three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations
or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.ca
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Oct 25, 2024 • 27min
Non-fiction vs. Fiction with Karen and Theresa from CELA
Our friends at the Centre of Equitable Library Access, Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to talk about why people may be fiction adverse, and prefer non-fiction books. Host Jacob Shymanski and his guests from CELA chat about fiction stories, escapism, and the benefits of reading non-fiction books too!
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Oct 21, 2024 • 32min
Reviewing: Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio
Our very own Ramya Amuthan and our regular contributor, Aamer Khan join us for an Audiobook review.
Today we review, Reuniting with Strangers: A Novel by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes
three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations
or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.ca
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Oct 16, 2024 • 33min
Steve "Dangle" Glynn's new book Hockey Rants and Raves
Steve “Dangle” Glynn is a hockey analyst, broadcaster, author and the host of the popular Steve Dangle Podcast. He has a Youtube channel where he uploads post-game reaction videos after every single Toronto Maple Leafs game.He’s also a co-founder of SDPN, a popular sports podcast network.On October 15th, Steve released his new (and second) book, Hockey Rants and Raves. He stopped by the show to chat all about it.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Oct 9, 2024 • 31min
Advocate, Author, and Communications Specialist Emily Ladau
Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Oct 7, 2024 • 24min
Rapid Fire Review with Ramya Amuthan
Ramya Amuthan is back! She joins us for a Rapid Fire Review today!
Ramya’s RFR Picks:
1. Big Dating Energy by Jeff Guenther and Kate Happ
2. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom
3. Pet Sematary by Stephen King
4. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory
5. The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes
three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations
or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.ca
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Oct 3, 2024 • 30min
Fall 2024 AI Narration Update
Today we chat with our regular contributor, Sara Hillis about updates on AI Narrated Audiobooks. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes
three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations
or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.ca
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Oct 3, 2024 • 30min
Cars, Politics and Book Recommendations
Our guest is an avid Audiobook listener. Jeffrey Rainey is back with another edition of Rapid Fire Review.
Here are Jeffrey Rainey’s book recommendations:
• Car Guys VS. Bean Counters, by Bob Lutz.
• The Battle for the Soul of American Business Icons and Idiots, also by Bob Lutz.
• George Romney, by Patrick Foster.
• The Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson by Joseph A. Califano Jr.
• The Soviet Union During the Brezhnev Era by Charles River AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes
three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations
or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.ca
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians
with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and
AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform
AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of
accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities
through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal.
To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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