The Blind Chick

1) Episode Summary Penn and Moses share a warm, humorous, and deeply honest holiday conversation reflecting on Thanksgiving traditions, a heavy viewing of Hamnet, and the joy of an accessible tactile performance of It’s a Wonderful Life. They talk about choosing shared experiences over gifts (while laughing about Moses’ lifelong inability to buy them), honor listeners like Oksana in Moscow, and revisit themes from their recent episode with Austin Seraphin on burnout and Eastern medicine. The episode dives into aging, Moses’ new health challenges, Penn’s holiday grief, and the emotional weight the season can bring. They openly discuss therapy, conflict resolution, seasonal depression, and the importance of giving loved ones both grace and space. The show ends with heartfelt thanks to listeners, Aftersight staff, and all who supported Colorado Gives Day, encouraging everyone to care for themselves and spread kindness during the holidays. 2) Contact Info Show: The Blind Chick Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Listener Contact: Email: contact@aftersight.org Website: aftersight.org Organization: Aftersight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving blind and low-vision Coloradans (and listeners worldwide) through free audio services, podcasts, and community programming. Donate: aftersight.org → “Donate” Phone: (720) 712-8856 Production Credits: Producer & Editor: Jonathan Price Recording Engineer: Evan Starnes Executive Director: Kim Wardlow Produced by: Aftersight 3) Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer / Editor: Jonathan Price Recording Engineer: Evan Starnes Executive Director: Kim Wardlow Board & Staff: Aftersight Team Presented by: Aftersight, serving Colorado’s blind and low-vision community for over 35 years 4) Chapter Markers 00:00 – Cold open: sleepy Moses, “mono,” and dude ranch plans 03:40 – Thanksgiving traditions & the emotional weight of Hamnet 09:40 – Accessible theater: tactile tour of It’s a Wonderful Life 12:05 – Experiences vs gifts: love languages collide 14:30 – Birthday cards, forgotten gifts, and a plea to men: just try 15:30 – Listener love: Oksana’s Thanksgiving voicemail 16:50 – Austin Seraphin recap & Eastern medicine reflections 17:45 – Legendary acupuncturist Pow and near-miracle recoveries 20:00 – Hit-and-run story and acupuncture healing 21:20 – Blind gamers, casinos, and preview of Gable Mead 23:50 – Holidays, birthdays, and family dynamics 26:10 – Aging: turning 30, wild youth, and perspective 28:30 – Moses at 78: health shifts, night vision, and stumbling 29:45 – George Harrell at 92 and redefining aging 34:20 – Doctors, paperwork, and “November is when it hit” 35:20 – Prostate cancer diagnosis and dark humor 37:50 – Longevity, vitality, and social connection 39:00 – Therapy after Hamnet and the “aha” rule 41:20 – Handling conflict with space, clarity, and calm 44:40 – Holiday grief: missing loved ones and holiday triggers 46:05 – Seasonal depression and supporting your partner 47:05 – Mental health stigma vs physical health norms 48:25 – Self-checks: if your partner irritates you… 49:25 – Gratitude & Colorado Gives Day 50:40 – Thanks to Evan, Jonathan, Kim, and the Aftersight team 51:45 – Final holiday blessing: be kind to yourself & someone else

1) Episode Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses talk with blind technologist and accessibility consultant Austin Seraphin about tech, echolocation, and mind–body health. Austin shares how early experiences with Christmas lights, radios, and an Apple IIe pulled him into technology and programming, and how that curiosity grew into a career in accessibility, open source, and multi-sensory learning. The conversation moves through the spectrum of blindness, the promise and pitfalls of AI for disabled communities, and why open, community-driven tools matter. Austin then opens up about severe eye pain, burnout, and finding real relief through acupuncture, Qigong, and Daoist practice. He explains why slow, rooted movement and simple breath-focused meditation can help blind and sighted people alike release tension, avoid full-on burnout, and reconnect with their bodies—starting with just 15 minutes a day. 2) Contact Info Guest — Austin Seraphin Website: austinseraphin.net Aftersight / The Blind Chick Website: aftersight.org Email: feedback@aftersight.org Listener line: (720) 712-8856 Producer Credits Produced by Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight 3) Show Credits Show: The Blind Chick (An Aftersight Original Podcast) Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Guest: Austin Seraphin – blind technologist, accessibility consultant, ham radio operator, and Qigong practitioner Produced and edited by: Jonathan Price Recorded at: Aftersight Studios 4) Chapter Markers 00:00 – Show intro: “Blindness can be an adventure” 00:28 – Meet Austin Seraphin and his tech-meets-mind-body journey 02:45 – Christmas tree lights, partial color vision, and the spectrum of blindness 05:13 – Apple IIe, talking computers, and discovering programming 10:02 – AI, medicine, hallucinations, and what it means for blind users 17:12 – Star Trek gadgets made real: smartphones, OCR, and independence 19:24 – Echolocation training and “seeing” in 3D with sound 24:10 – Eye pain, band keratopathy, and turning to acupuncture for relief 29:00 – Discovering Qigong and Daoism as a complete mind-body system 33:52 – Penn’s accident and the power of combining Eastern and Western medicine 47:49 – Qigong for blind bodies: releasing tension, rooting, and flowing movement 55:06 – Breath-counting meditation: 15 minutes to reset your nervous system 57:31 – Outro, listener invitations, and a reminder to be kind to yourself this week

1) Episode Summary This special live episode of The Blind Chick comes straight from the 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin, Texas, where Penn and Moses host a fast-paced, humorous, and heartfelt 30-minute showcase featuring four remarkable blind travelers. Each guest shares a short, powerful “mini-story” about courage, healing, adventure, and finding community through travel. Orly opens with her journey of using travel—and plant medicine retreats—to confront and heal deep emotional wounds while navigating safety and independence as a blind woman traveling solo. Jean follows with stories from her global reporting career, including intimate encounters with big cats, wildlife, and one unforgettable (and unfortunate) cow interaction. Sean reflects on adventures with his wife, an unexpected moment of discrimination in Cozumel, and how AI helped him recover cognitive function after a stroke. Krista closes with two hilarious travel misadventures—one involving a cactus and one involving airport coffee—and shares her upcoming advocacy work for Usher Syndrome. Together, these stories celebrate resilience, humor, spontaneity, and the shared joy of exploring the world as blind travelers. The episode closes with a moving call to action: tell your story, leave a legacy, and help build a richer history for the next generation of blind and low-vision youth. 2) Contact Info Guests / Orgs Orly Jean Sean (“Feeling a Bit Keen” Podcast) Krista Webb — Instagram: @blindlove.woodburning Aftersight Website: www.aftersight.org General Contact: feedback@aftersight.org Phone: (720) 712-8856 Producer Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer jonathan@aftersight.org • (720) 712-8856 3) Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price Recorded Live: 2025 Blind Travel Summit, Austin, TX Post-Production & Editing: Jonathan Price 4) Chapter Markers 00:00 — Live from the Blind Travel Summit 00:32 — Introductions & chaos (in true Blind Chick fashion) 02:05 — Mini-story format explained 02:20 — Orly: Travel as healing & Costa Rica ayahuasca retreat 06:30 — Jean: Big cats, cheetahs, and… a cow incident 09:40 — Jean on wildlife as healing 11:31 — Sean: Cozumel dolphin excursion drama 12:45 — Sean’s podcast & AI-supported stroke recovery 13:45 — Krista: Sedona hike + cactus mishap 16:50 — Krista: Seattle airport coffee adventure 18:30 — Encouragement: Travel despite challenges 19:40 — What’s next? Guests share future adventures 22:50 — Legacy, storytelling, and inspiring the next generation 24:50 — Closing encouragement: Be kind to yourself & others

Episode Summary Penn and Moses return from the 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin with a whirlwind of stories, laughter, unforgettable encounters, and a lineup of future guests you won’t want to miss. From interviewing four world-traveling blind adventurers live on stage, to axe-throwing with teenagers who inexplicably have elite axe-thrower energy, to getting kicked out of a Waymo for having too many blind people in one autonomous car… this recap is everything listeners love about The Blind Chick: hilarious, heartfelt, chaotic, inspiring, and deeply rooted in community. Across the episode, Penn and Moses highlight Orly, Jean, Sean, and Krista—four blind travelers whose stories were so good the team is dedicating full-length episodes to each of them in 2026. The hosts also share lessons learned from conversations with accessibility teams at Waymo, Airbnb, United Airlines, and Uber, plus heartfelt reflections on guide dog etiquette, blind travel culture, and the powerful moments of connection woven throughout the summit. It’s a joyful, funny, emotional, story-packed travel recap that sets the stage for a massive parade of future Blind Chick guests— from AI podcaster Sean Keene to wood-burning artist Krista Webb, musician Robert Kelly of Blue Mist, philanthropist Grayson, worldwide traveler Mike, and more. Contact Info To be a guest on The Blind Chick: Email: feedback@aftersight.org Producer: Jonathan Price — jonathan@aftersight.org | 720-712-8856 Featured People & Mentions: Krista Webb — Instagram: @blindlove.woodburning Sean Keene — Podcast: Feeling a Bit Keen Scott Garrison — Blind Pilots Guatemala Blue Mist / Robert Kelly — Austin, TX Chef Brayden — YouTube: “Chef Brayden” Blind Travel Foundation — Hosts of the Blind Travel Summit Waymo, Airbnb, United Airlines, Uber — Accessibility breakout partners Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price Executive Production: Aftersight Originals Recording & Editing: Aftersight Production Team Special Thanks: Blind Travel Foundation, TSBVI, Blue Mist, all summit attendees, and every listener supporting the show each week. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Cold open & show intro 00:29 – Austin recap begins 02:40 – Live Blind Chick interviews at the Summit 04:55 – The Four Travelers: Orly, Jean, Sean & Krista 06:52 – Krista Webb, wood-burning artist & viral hat maker 08:05 – Sean Keene and the power of AI 09:15 – Catching up with Scott Garrison from Guatemala 10:05 – Guide dog lessons & emotional moments with Mike 12:10 – Blue Mist, Robert Kelly & jazz connections 14:55 – Penn wins smart glasses (and Moses panics) 16:40 – The group Waymo fiasco 18:45 – Solo Waymo ride: shockingly awesome 20:22 – Accessibility talks with Airbnb, United, and Uber 22:48 – Exploring South Congress & culture contrasts 25:10 – Axe throwing with 40 blind people 27:55 – Social media hijinks in Austin 29:26 – Looking ahead to future guests 31:40 – Reverend Ray episode shout-out 33:20 – Thanksgiving episode teaser 34:20 – Listener call-to-action & closing words

Episode Summary Penn and Moses share Thanksgiving reflections, then welcome Reverend Ray, a D.C.–based pastor, advocate, and radio host. He recounts losing sight at 14 from a firecracker accident, the education he received at Maryland School for the Blind, and a 37-year career as a Randolph-Sheppard entrepreneur. He details his public-service work in Prince George’s County, why presentation and independence matter at work, and his faith journey that led to founding St. Didymus Church for the Blind. Reverend Ray describes training blind hosts at the Metropolitan Washington Ear, building men’s support groups, and practical inclusion inside churches. He offers a grounded take on “healing” culture and closes with a simple charge: pursue wisdom, work, and wealth—and share them. Contact Info Guest: Reverend Ray — Metropolitan Washington Ear; St. Didymus Church for the Blind (Washington, D.C.) Aftersight: feedback@aftersight.org • (720) 712-8856 • aftersight.org Producer credits: Produced by Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight — jonathan@aftersight.org • (720) 712-8856 Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street and Moses Street Guest: Reverend Ray Producer: Jonathan Price Recording & Post: Aftersight Studios Chapter Markers 00:00 — Cold open: gratitude and winter debate 02:16 — Guest intro: Reverend Ray’s story 04:32 — The long train to Kansas 06:47 — Firecracker accident and blindness at 14 09:07 — Education, possibility, and business mindset 11:00 — 37 years in Randolph-Sheppard 13:23 — Entering public service in Prince George’s County 15:47 — Hiring blind staff and customer-facing excellence 18:05 — Representation, grooming, and “show-and-tell” pedagogy 20:21 — Slides, memory, and being an ambassador 22:46 — Faith wasn’t first; the path toward calling 25:06 — Homelessness, surrender, and a turning point 27:23 — Becoming a pastor 29:43 — Founding St. Didymus Church for the Blind 32:01 — Inclusion in churches: solving real barriers 34:26 — “Healing” culture and harm 36:51 — Theology of acceptance and new-body hope 39:13 — Embracing the uniqueness of disability 41:28 — Staying humble: why paratransit 43:49 — Perks and advocacy in everyday life 46:08 — Metropolitan Washington Ear: shows and training 50:53 — Why coworkers hesitate and how to fix it 53:11 — Tech cost, older adults, and access reality 55:27 — Vans, transport, and men’s support groups 57:53 — Close: Wisdom, Work, Wealth

Episode Summary In this lively post-Halloween edition of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses share stories from their trivia night adventure, conventions, and travel dreams while exploring a deeper conversation about independence and companionship. From the Brain Candy Podcast trivia contest to tales of sailing, NFB conventions, and the upcoming Blind Travel Summit in Austin, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical insight. Penn opens up about a close friend who felt crushed after being told she was “too much work” to travel with, leading to a discussion on finding compassionate travel partners, affordable accessibility options, and the idea for a new app connecting blind travelers with sighted guides. They also highlight the perks of traveling blind—from early boarding to free museum access—and urge listeners to “get out and be seen.” The episode wraps with reminders about Colorado Gives Day and an upcoming guest therapist who will share strategies for mental health and resilience. Contact Info Email: feedback@aftersight.org | contact@aftersight.org Website: aftersight.org Donate: Support Aftersight this Colorado Gives Day at aftersight.org/donate Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price Presented by: Aftersight Recording Engineer: Jonathan Price Airs on: Aftersight Podcast Network Chapter Markers 00:00 – Halloween Trivia with Brain Candy 04:30 – Sailing Memories and Katie Boyd’s Episode 06:50 – NFB Colorado Convention Recap 09:20 – The Blind Travel Summit Preview 11:40 – The Travel Buddy Dilemma 14:10 – Finding Independence and Affordable Travel 18:50 – Feeling Like a Burden While Traveling 21:20 – Perks of Traveling Blind 23:45 – The Travel App Idea 25:30 – “Get Out and Be Seen” 28:00 – Travel Stories and Making Connections 30:50 – Iceland, Norway, and the Aurora Borealis 33:10 – Live Recording Plans and Upcoming Guests 34:40 – Colorado Gives Day & End-of-Year Giving 35:30 – Movie Talk and Reflections on Judgment 37:00 – Closing Thoughts: Be Kind, Be Seen, Be Adventurous

In this episode of The Blind Chick Founder of Twin Cities Blind Sailing and co-founder of the U.S. Blind Sailing Association, Katy Boyd traces her vision-loss story, the freedom she found on the water, and how accessible sailing scales from youth camps to ocean racing. Topics include training blind helms with tactile and auditory cues, solo sailing in Mini-Illusions, safety and right-of-way on busy harbors, racing culture, mental-health benefits, and building national and global programs. Clear takeaways: sailing is teachable, teamwork matters, and access grows when local clubs partner and commit. Contact Info Guest/Org: Katy Boyd — U.S. Blind Sailing Association • us-blindsailing.org • Twin Cities Blind Sailing (donations for local growth via program page; national growth, contact Katy via the site) Aftersight (network): feedback@aftersight.org • (720) 712-8856 Producer: Jonathan Price, Aftersight Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street, Moses Street Guest: Katy Boyd Producer: Jonathan Price Series: The Blind Chick — an Aftersight Original Chapter Markers 00:00 — Opening and guest setup 02:17 — RP diagnosis and reclaiming architecture 04:38 — First sail in Boston and falling in love with the water 06:57 — Harbor stories and the five-horn barge lesson 09:21 — Learning venues: Charles River to open harbor 11:45 — Stress, humor, and decision-making under pressure 14:09 — Big-race goals and “firsts” for blind sailors 16:31 — Youth camps, safe starter boats, and racing pathways 18:50 — Teaching philosophy: rigging, knots, and 3D lake maps 21:13 — Why blind sailors excel at the helm 23:38 — Team dynamics: blind helm with sighted bow calls 25:59 — Solo sailing in Mini-Illusions and guide boats 28:23 — Night sailing logic and nonvisual navigation 30:49 — Independent outings and learning limits (fishing fail) 33:07 — Apps, rules, and racing without assistive tech 35:29 — Practicing blindfolded skills safely 37:52 — Starting programs in Minneapolis and beyond 40:11 — Colorado partnerships and site growth 42:31 — Progress stories: fear to racing to solo 44:55 — Mental health, volunteers, and first-time nerves 47:18 — Transfer effects: confidence beyond the dock 49:36 — How to connect and donate 51:59 — Scaling nationally and internationally 54:18 — Inclusion on the line with Olympians 56:39 — Final message: do not accept imposed limits 58:42 — Close and Aftersight thanks

Penn and Moses dive headfirst into the spooky side of storytelling for this Halloween edition of The Blind Chick. Between haunted houses, eerie Estes Park encounters, and mysterious footsteps in the night, they share their most chilling (and hilarious) ghost stories — from cigarette-scented spirits to musical hammocks and haunted barns. The conversation mixes humor, disbelief, and genuine spine-tingling moments as they recall the haunted homes they’ve lived in across Colorado — and even reveal a terrifying discovery made years after they moved out. They also invite listeners worldwide, including fans from Estonia and Russia, to share their own paranormal experiences. The episode wraps with lighthearted warmth as Penn recounts a funny exchange with her grandson about “The Blind Chick” mascot, reminding us that even amid the eerie, laughter and kindness shine brightest. Contact Info Aftersight 📧 contact@aftersight.org 🌐 www.aftersight.org The Blind Chick 🎙 Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street 🎧 Producer: Jonathan Price Show Credits An Aftersight Original Podcast Produced by Jonathan Price Edited by the Aftersight Audio Team Recorded at Aftersight Studios in Colorado Music by the Aftersight Network Chapter Markers 00:00 — Welcome to The Blind Chick: Halloween Edition 02:20 — Haunted Houses and Talking Scales 04:40 — The Ghost of Blackhawk 09:25 — Footsteps in the Night 16:10 — The Ghost in the Barn 18:30 — Estes Park’s Haunted Home 23:00 — The Midnight Footsteps 27:40 — The Baker’s Ghost Revealed 30:10 — The Loveland House and the Tree 32:35 — The Final Move and the Evil Ghost 39:35 — The Garage Discovery 42:00 — Ghost Stories from Around the World 43:45 — White Cane Day and the “Blind Chick” Story 44:20 — Closing Thoughts and Halloween Wishes

Penn and Moses welcome filmmaker, author, and policy expert Day Al-Mohamed. She shares her blindness story, trauma and recovery, and a practical view of advocacy from campus to Congress to the White House. The conversation covers ADA pressures, why state-level action matters, AI bias and disability, fencing as a confidence lab, and the power of authentic media (“Renegades” on PBS). Day closes with steady counsel for hard seasons: it will be okay—because we plan, support each other, and figure it out. Contact Info Guest — Day Al-Mohamed Website: dayalmohamed.com Books/Film: The Labyrinth Archivist; Renegades (PBS) Aftersight Web: aftersight.org Phone: (720) 712-8856 Email: feedback@aftersight.org Producer Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight — jonathan@aftersight.org Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street, Moses Street Guest: Day Al-Mohamed — filmmaker, author, disability policy leader Producer: Jonathan Price An Aftersight Original Chapter Markers 00:00 — Cold open + show intro 00:28 — Cabin banter and Halloween setup 02:49 — Guest intro: policy, filmmaking, and advocacy 05:10 — Blindness origin and the “first question” problem 09:00 — Trauma, community, and rebuilding life 11:27 — From social work to law: rules that actually work 13:51 — Fencing and refusing limits 18:20 — First steps in policy and data-driven advocacy 20:43 — Statehouse internship to Capitol Hill 24:37 — ADA, regs, and where erosion happens 26:58 — What to do now: act local, build state protections 31:43 — How real constituents move votes 36:20 — AI bias, oversight, and disability truth 41:01 — Why stories change policy: books and film 45:46 — “Renegades” and disability history without inspiration porn 50:19 — What’s next: season two hopes and the blind detective 52:44 — The White House guide dog story 55:08 — What I’d whisper then, what I’d shout now 57:18 — Where to find Day + closing and Aftersight CTA

In this heartfelt and often humorous episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street open up about one of the most defining moments of their lives — Penn’s decision to get sober on October 9, 1987, and how that choice led to their lifelong partnership. The pair recounts the story of how a photography session meant to help teenage girls find confidence ended up transforming Penn’s life, sparking her sobriety journey and ultimately bringing the two together. From addiction and recovery to photography, love, and laughter, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild your life from the ground up. Penn and Moses share the struggles, the therapy, the humor, and the enduring gratitude that have carried them through 38 years of marriage, recovery, and shared purpose. It’s a story of second chances, unconditional love, and the courage to see yourself — and others — through a new lens. Contact Info Guests / Hosts: Penn & Moses Street — Hosts, The Blind Chick Podcast Organization: Aftersight — Empowering the blind and low-vision community through accessible audio content. 📧 feedback@aftersight.org 🌐 aftersight.org 📞 (720) 712-8856 Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer — Aftersight Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price Editing & Mixing: Jonathan Price Presented by: Aftersight — Where Blindness Meets Insight Chapter Markers 00:00 — Opening and Technical Glitches 02:20 — Why October 9th Matters 04:42 — The Photography Project That Changed Everything 09:24 — Penn’s Struggle with Self-Image 16:33 — A Baby, a Realization, and Sobriety 21:21 — From Pain to Purpose 26:06 — Falling in Love with Two Little Girls 30:48 — Rehab and Redemption 35:02 — Marriage, Therapy, and Healing 39:29 — Gratitude, Growth, and The Blind Chick Legacy 41:50 — Turning Your Partner Into a Muse