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Originally aired July 24, 2023. Romero pays tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, who passed away this week, and shares an editorial appreciation of his decades-spanning career. Jamie Foxx is seen for the first time in an Instagram video after a life-threatening medical complication kept him out of the public eye for nearly four months. Plus, Romero previews his upcoming trip to Morning Show Boot Camp, a major radio industry convention happening in Dallas. Sources: Jamie Foxx Speaks, Breaks Silence On Medical Emergency Tony Bennett, Legendary Pop Vocalist, Dies Appreciation Across Generations: The Irrepressible Joy Of Tony Bennett Could Never Be Unplugged Sound Off Podcast Series Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired July 21, 2023. Ever made a special trip for a Wawa hoagie or a Whataburger? Romero runs down a list of beloved regional fast food chains worth seeking out next time you're in their neck of the woods. Plus, you might be more successful than you think if you've accomplished any of these 11 things in life, and a man's viral video reveals how he routinely skips the receipt check on his way out of Costco and Walmart. Sources: Legendary Regional Chains To Try in 2023 If You've Accomplished These Things In Life, You're More Successful Than You Think Costco Shopper Reveals He Never Shows His Receipt Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired July 20, 2023. It's National Lollipop Day! Miranda Lambert catches heat online after a viral clip has her being labeled the "grinch of country" for stopping her concert to call out fans taking selfies instead of watching the show. An NYC hiring manager gets brutally honest about rejecting a job candidate for being "too attractive." And the tech and hacking community mourns the loss of one of their own, legendary hacker-turned-security-consultant Kevin Mitnick, who passed away this week. Sources: Miranda Lambert Labeled The "Grinch Of Country" As Concert Clip Popping Beach Ball Goes Viral Hiring Manager Rejects Candidate For Finding Her Too Attractive Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Became a Security Consultant, Dies at 59 Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired July 18, 2023. Let's dive into a list about the most desirable and least favorable states to reside in, must-avoid countries for travelers, and the remarkable journey of rapper Fat Joe, who triumphed over depression and shed a staggering 200 pounds amid the challenges posed by the pandemic. Sources: Texas ranked among worst places to live and work in America How Fat Joe lost 200 pounds amid battle with depression These 10 countries are so dangerous you'll never want to go there Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired July 17, 2023. It's Get Out of the Doghouse Day, National Lottery Day, World Emoji Day, and National Tattoo Day! Romero shouts out birthdays for Luke Bryan, motorcycle and off-road racer Carey Hart, David Hasselhoff, and Jeremih. He also runs down some streaming alternatives to Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube — Mubi, Bandcamp, Crunchyroll, and Pluto TV — and dives into how AI tools like Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, and OrCam MyEye are giving blind and visually impaired people more freedom and independence. Plus, sad news for the radio industry: All Access, a trade publication covering radio for 25 years, is shutting down. Sources: Alternatives to the major streaming services How AI is giving blind people freedom and independence All Access radio trade publication shutting down Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired June 12, 2023. McDonald's Happy Meals now include friendly plushy Squishmallows with an accompanying playlist via QR code, blind friends were kicked off a cruise ship in England, and we're sending our love and well-wishes to country music legend Toby Keith as he battles prostate cancer. Announcement: Precious Perez is performing at the Kennedy Center on June 24th, 2023, and Romero will be playing keybass in her backing band, Midair Decision. To reserve your spot (first-come, first-served), view the event page here! Sources: Squishmallows plush toys are coming to McDonald's Happy Meals Fans send prayers to Toby Keith amid cancer battle Two blind passengers say they were told to leave cruise ship Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired June 7, 2023. Welcome to Romero's Reflections Episode 2! Romero takes a break from the daily news to just talk. He recaps the upcoming performance with Latin music artist, author, and disability advocate Precious Perez — he'll be backing her in the band Midair Decision on June 24th at 6pm at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (also streaming live on their YouTube channel). He then reflects on his recent first-ever trip to Atlanta, Georgia, and the surprisingly kind and helpful people he met there. That leads into a candid rant about being patronized by strangers who call him "buddy" or "sweetie" just because he's blind, and why he'd rather be treated like anyone else. Romero also runs down his travel bucket list — Texas, Nashville, Arizona, and Wyoming stateside, plus the Dominican Republic, touristy Mexico, Turkey, and the Caribbean islands (St. Thomas, St. Martin, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica) abroad — and asks listeners to share their own dream destinations and places they'd never want to go. Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired June 6, 2023. McDonald's offers a sheet cake? Since when! Plus, how to be a "real man," a groom caught texting while walking down the aisle at his own wedding, and Apple just had their WWDC 2023, where they revealed a new VR headset, a larger MacBook Air, and previewed new software. Sources: Not a real man until you've done these things Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air preview Groom caught texting while walking down the aisle McDonald's birthday cake secret menu Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired June 2, 2023. Let's discuss the most hated brands in America based on a recent survey, a trending TikTok food hack using McDonald's hash browns and McFlurries, and a Reddit thread about things that were once normal but are now considered luxuries. Plus, a Louisiana teen jumps into shark-infested waters from a ship because of a dare. Sources: Most hated brands in America McDonald's hash brown ice cream sandwich hack Louisiana teen jumps into shark-infested waters on a dare Normal things that are now luxuries Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired June 1, 2023. Announcement: Precious Perez is performing at the Kennedy Center on June 24th, 2023, and Romero will be playing keybass in her backing band, Midair Decision. To reserve your spot (first-come, first-served), view the event page here! Al Pacino is having a baby at 83, phrases that show you are emotionally mature, and let's have a real conversation about those touch screen fountain soda machines after a woman found spores in her water from Wendy's. Sources: Phrases that show emotional security Wendy's touchscreen soda machine water grows spores Companies with the best US reputations Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)