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Romero shines the light on Sean and Omar, the founders of Athina AD, an AI-powered audio description platform that turns videos into described, narrated content for blind and low-vision viewers. They talk about how a Facebook group message turned into a four-month partnership, Sean's journey from a 2022 stroke to building an AI community of over 16,000 people, Omar's path from trying to build his own "Jarvis" to creating a messaging app for the blind and visually impaired, how Athina AD's default and custom modes work, the platform's privacy and content-moderation approach, and their call for both sighted and blind volunteers to help train the AI. Plus, a rapid-fire power round covering favorite tech tools, dream brand integrations, and the most memorable piece of user feedback they've ever gotten. Learn About Athina AD: Athina AD Follow Sean's Community: AI for the Blind (Facebook Group) Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media: Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
Note: This episode was originally intended for release Monday, August 10, 2026. LinkedIn released its second annual ranking of the 50 U.S. colleges that best set graduates up for long-term career success, with Princeton holding onto the No. 1 spot for a second year, followed by Duke, Harvard, MIT, and Dartmouth. Mark Cuban names the jobs most at risk from AI, and a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arrested with 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase after flying a plane full of passengers while high on meth, MDMA, and cocaine. Sources: LinkedIn's 2026 Best Colleges for Career Success ranking, Princeton holds No. 1 spot Mark Cuban Names the Jobs Most at Risk From AI Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police say Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media: Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
Romero shines the light on Maxwell Ivey, "The Blind Blogger," a blind entrepreneur, accessibility consultant, and podcaster. Max talks about growing up in a family of carnival owners in Houston, becoming one of the few blind Eagle Scouts while losing his sight to retinitis pigmentosa, and teaching himself HTML in 2006 so he could build a website when no accessible tools existed yet. They dig into how a painfully bright yellow-and-blue website turned him into "the blind blogger," why he approaches accessibility through communication and collaboration instead of compliance and shame, why audio still beats video for real connection, and why AI content still needs a human accessibility check. Plus, a rapid-fire power round covering string cheese, Springsteen, corn dogs, and a $19,000 Braille display he's saving up for. Listen to Maxwell Ivey's Work: The Accessibility Advantage The Blind Blogger Follow Maxwell Ivey (The Blind Blogger) on Social Media: LinkedIn Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
Taco Bell rolls out a $1 lettuce-free Mexican Pizza deal following its cyclosporiasis outbreak, at least nine schools in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado are adding pepper-spray drones to combat active shooters, diners rank their favorite fast-food spicy chicken sandwiches, and a former member of Drake's security team spills details on his over-the-top private jet lifestyle. Sources Taco Bell Offering Another $1 Lettuce-Free Item. See New Promotion Schools Using a New Tool Against Shooters 5 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, According to Diners Drake's Outrageously Lavish Lifestyle Described By Former Security Guard Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
Phone calls on flights could soon be banned for good under a new bipartisan bill, Apple is rolling out a leasing program for iPhones, Watches, Macs, and iPads, and Shaquille O'Neal explains why he refuses to be called a celebrity and doesn't text other NBA players. Sources Phone Calls on Flights Could Soon Be Banned. Former Flight Attendants Say It's About More Than Manners. Apple Debuting New 'Apple Upgrade' Leasing Program Next Week, Per Report Shaquille O'Neal Says He Doesn't Text NBA Players Past or Present Because 'They're A--holes' Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
Disney cuts hit Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic in its third round of layoffs this year, a man is under investigation after allegedly exposing himself and urinating on a family at Morgan Wallen's Baltimore show, a blind South Carolina man dies in a house fire sparked by his own oven, and it turns out Taylor Swift secretly co-wrote Calvin Harris and Rihanna's "This Is What You Came For" under a fake name. Plus, singer and disability advocate Precious Perez joins Romero to play a game of weird food pairings vs. pregnancy cravings. Sources Pixar and National Geographic Hit in Latest Round of Disney Layoffs Concertgoer Says Man Urinated on His Family at Morgan Wallen Show in Baltimore Blind Man Killed After Oven Accidentally Turns On, Ignites Jacket in Apartment Taylor Swift Co-Wrote Calvin Harris' Smash Hit 'This Is What You Came For' My Honest Thoughts on ESPN Letting Go of Ryan Clark (Stephen A. Smith) Follow Precious Perez @preciousperezmusica on social media Instagram TikTok Twitter YouTube Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media Twitter Instagram TikTokYouTube
A new HotelTonight survey breaks down what annoys frequent flyers most, a dachshund named Veeta digs herself into a 4-foot tunnel in her own backyard and has to be rescued, Marvel fans get the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and a federal judge hits pause on the $81 billion Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Sources The No. 1 Thing Passengers Do That Annoys Travelers Most Lexington Dachshund Rescued After Becoming Trapped Underground for 5 Hours Marvel Releases First 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer: Here's What to Know Paramount and Warner Must Halt Merger for at Least Two Weeks, Judge Says Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
It's Monday, July 20, 2026. Today is National Moon Day, National Get Out of the Doghouse Day, National Lollipop Day, National Fortune Cookie Day, and International Chess Day. Spain is your 2026 World Cup champion, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time on a Ferran Torres goal, their second title ever and first since 2010. A Cleveland airport worker turned a viral missed-connection post into an actual first date, an artist sold out of merch made from trash collected outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, a Brazilian couple set a Guinness World Record for fastest kissing, and Bad Bunny's Milan concert got cut short when a hailstorm sent 80,000 fans running for cover. Sources: Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup — ABC News Plane Passenger's Viral Post About Missed Connection Leads to In-Person Reunion and First Date — AOL Artist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding — UPI 'Best couple in the world' break world record for fast kissing — UPI Bad Bunny Concert in Milan Cancelled Due to Hailstorm — AFP / Deccan Chronicle Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: TikTok Instagram YouTube Twitter
Originally aired February 4, 2025. Romero shines the light on Toronto radio personality, music artist, and journalist Amanda Shekarchi (on-air as Amanda Raya). Amanda talks about co-hosting MET30 on MET Radio 1280 AM, her monthly segment on AMI's "Kelly and Company," and producing her CBC documentary "Playing by Ear," which spotlights blind and visually impaired musicians. They dig into her love of interviewing up-and-coming artists, growing up as the only blind person in her immediate family, her CBC internship on "Day 6," and a fun power round covering favorite candy, Taylor Swift eras, and the time she met Hilary Duff at five and a half years old. Listen to Amanda's CBC Documentary: "Playing by Ear" is available on cbc.ca or through the CBC Listen app. Follow Amanda Shekarchi (Amanda Raya) on Social Media: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired November 11, 2024. A group of research monkeys escapes from the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. Plus, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are spotted at an Indianapolis show, meeting Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee. Sources: Monkeys Escape Alpha Genesis Facility in Yemassee, South Carolina Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Meet Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee in Indianapolis Music Moment: 2025 Grammy Awards Nominees List PlayStation: The Concert World Tour Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)