# rnib (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rnib. Page: Feed: --- ## [S2 Ep1882: VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access - Update](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942887) _2026-08-19 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ The VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access Project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with the input of blind and partially sighted people from a number of Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Councils explores, through the co-creation of audio description in 10 heritage hubs across the country, ways of improving access to museums, galleries and heritage sites for visually… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942887.mp3?modified=1787138232&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [630: Tech Talk 630 - Rhythm Heaven Groove, iOS 27 Beta Testing and Tech Timeline](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940394) _2026-08-18 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we'll be learning about an accessible title for the Nintendo Switch devices, David Hogg will be joining us to discuss beta testing of the iOS 26 operating system for iPhones and iPads, and we'll be exploring another person's tech timeline. You can listen to the show live each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any ideas, questions or… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940394.mp3?modified=1786979634&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1880: Double Audio-Described Exhibition Tour at the Collective Gallery, Edinburgh](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942446) _2026-08-18 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ The Collective Gallery in Edinburgh is running a free audio described tour on Sunday 30 August from 2pm of both ‘Afterlife’ by Katie Paterson and ‘There Is No Beginning, As There Is No End’ by Richard Maguire lead by Artist Juliana Capes. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Juliana and Claire Craig, Collective Gallery’s Programme Manager and Curator, to find out more about both Artist’s… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942446.mp3?modified=1787051073&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1879: Charity’s Chief Operations Officer Talks About Building A Successful Career.](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940282) _2026-08-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Despite her sight loss condition, Debbie Miller has climbed the career ladder from online sales, through customer service leadership positions and is now the Chief Operations Officer for the UK sight loss charity RNIB. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Debbie to learn more about her career ladder, coming to terms with a sight loss condition and what advice she has for blind and partially… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940282.mp3?modified=1786953591&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1687: Emmy Chats About Her Accessible Work Placement With Royal & Derngate](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940306) _2026-08-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Did you know that only around 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment? Today, we're chatting with Emmy Anstee about her experience of Royal & Derngate's Step-Up programme which saw her join them for a work placement. She spoke with Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about the importance of placements like these and how it was adjusted to work with her sight condition.… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940306.mp3?modified=1786961273&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1879: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940280) _2026-08-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at a couple of outdoor festivals, a thought provoking play in Keswick and… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940280.mp3?modified=1786952569&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1877: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/08/2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939682) _2026-08-15 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about two positive NHS stories, importance of eye checks, and free sighted guides for the Edinburgh Festival. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939682.mp3?modified=1786715482&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1686: How William Enjoys music, Concerts and Festivals Despite Sight And Hearing Loss](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939706) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ In this sight loss story, Hubert chats to William. They discuss his sight and hearing loss, but they also talk about his passion for music, and how he enjoyes attending concerts and festivals. He also describes the work he does to make these events more accessible. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939706.mp3?modified=1786713672&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [489: Gavin Francis, Stephen McGinty & Darren McGarvey - Boswell Book Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8931564) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ This episode of Read On contains subject matter that some listeners may find upsetting. Today Robert Kirkwood is recording on location at the Boswell Book Festival with Gavin Francis on The Unfragile Mind - Making Sense of Mental Health, Stephen McGinty on One Morning in March - Dunblane and the Shooting that Changed Britain and Darren McGarvey on Trauma Industrial Complex - The Dangers of… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8931564.mp3?modified=1784806177&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1878: DARK Disability In Horror Film Club](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939681) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Are you a film fan and looking for a place to chat ideas? Amelia spoke to Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) founder Richard Amm and film club runner Aaliyah Bates about their online disability representation in horror club. To join the club email darkhorrorfilm@gmail.com Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939681.mp3?modified=1786705896&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WyRYZAmT0Tz5) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [S2 Ep1878: Ihsane Audio Described at the Edinburgh International Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939678) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Ihsane is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. David Hogg speaks with audio describer Emma-Jane McHenry to find out more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939678.mp3?modified=1786705593&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1877: Scottish Racing Circuit Offers Driving For All Opportunities.](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939638) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ The Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland, is an all year round attraction with events taking place almost everyday. Did you know that you can get out on the track, even if you have accessibility requirements? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell went along to find out what’s on offer… If you’d like more info, go to www.knockhill.com You can also call 01383723337 #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939638.mp3?modified=1786692498&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1697: Down The Line - EFL Season Preview](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939660) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ In this episode, Hubert and the Down The Line gang take a look at the upcoming EFL season, talking all things Championship, league 1 and league 2. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939660.mp3?modified=1786701823&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1685: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939280) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail :… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939280.mp3?modified=1786625990&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1684: Medicine Waste and What We Can All Do About It…](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939259) _2026-08-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ For this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are returning to the topic of medicine waste as Elizabeth shares some new data with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey suggesting how much medicine is wasted. Then to the cost implications of the waste and some of the reasons why so much medicine is wasted. To what happens to un-opened medicine packs when we take them back to… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939259.mp3?modified=1786620578&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1876: DARK Seek Volunteer Writers For Blind and Deafblind History Zine](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939393) _2026-08-13 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ The Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) is a multidisciplinary group of disabled researchers who write short, free, accessible publications aimed at the general public. They're seeking volunteer writers for their deafblind history zine, Amelia spoke to founder Richard Amm to learn more... Contact richardamm@gmail.com to share your submission Learn more about DARK via their linktree - DARK… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939393.mp3?modified=1786640029&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1875: Race Across Devon Competition Winners](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938861) _2026-08-12 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ Devon In Sight hosted their very own version of 'Race Across The World' with a visually impaired person in each team. Amelia spoke to some of the organisers and competitors to learn about the highlights, hijinks and cream-tea challenges. She's joined by Mandy Darling and Keith Brokenshire from the Devon In Sight along with Geoff from the winning team 'Eyeconic', and Beatrix and Jahred from highest… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938861.mp3?modified=1786546046&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1874: 2027 Large Print and Braille Stationery Available in the RNIB Online Shop](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938349) _2026-08-11 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Connect_ This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Coordinator, we have the launch of the 2027 large print and Braille stationery which includes; diaries, calendars and note binders plus news that the LED light and fan that we highlighted last time is now back in stock after a bit of a rush on the product. To find out more about the 2027 large… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938349.mp3?modified=1786454659&sid=4839823&source=rss) ## [629: Tech Talk 629 - Brian Hartgen, Ravencourt Living Talking Easy Music USB Radio Player, and Study On Digital Inclusion](https://audioboom.com/posts/8937985) _2026-08-11 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’ll be hearing more on an innovative project out of Bournemouth university, which aims to bridge the digital gap and help blind and partially sighted people to become independent video and social media creators. We will be hearing more from Callum’s conversation with Brian Hartgen and the latest updates to Leasey, And, Hubert will be taking a look at a new digital radio, USB player… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8937985.mp3?modified=1786377104&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [488: History Books with Lucy Worsley, Kate Williams plus Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929435) _2026-08-07 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On we revisit some favourite historians with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen, Kate Williams on Rival Queens plus Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen on the history of libraries. Plus we find some new books in the RNIB Library [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929435.mp3?modified=1784806207&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DnwceT6gh6hu) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [628: Tech Talk 628 - Athina AD, Brian Hartgen on Leasey, and Mavis Smart Glasses User Experiences](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935828) _2026-08-04 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’ll be finding out about Athina AD, a new tool which uses AI to help blind and partially sighted people to describe their videos, Brian Hartgen will be joining us to talk all things Leasey and its latest update, and we’ll be speaking to Carl, who has been a user of the Mavis Smart glasses we talked about in last week’s show, to see how he’s been finding them. You can Listen to the… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935828.mp3?modified=1785837870&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1696: Look Back At Commonwealth Games 2026 Para Athlete Performances](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935351) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saw Para Athletes from around the globe aim for gold and personal bests. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, to get his reflections on the games. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935351.mp3?modified=1785849859&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1695: English Tandem Pair Finish With Bronze](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935349) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ After a 4th place in the Women’s Tandem Pursuit, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games England’s Sophie Unwin and her pilot Anna, scooped Bronze in the Kilo. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with them as the games drew to a close. #RNIBConnect Image shows Allan interviewing Sophie with her pilot Anna Whitworth-Hay sitting next to her. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935349.mp3?modified=1785855765&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1694: Win For Scotland’s Most Successful Commonwealth Games Athlete](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935348) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ After a dramatic finish in his last race on the tandem, Scotland’s Neil Fachie finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a golden double. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Neil after the medal ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image shows: Team Scotland’s Neil Fachie and our reporter Allan crouch on the floor and show off Neil's gold medal. They're both grinning. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935348.mp3?modified=1785855165&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1693: Crash Ends In Silver For Welsh Cyclists.](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935347) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ After a dramatic crash at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow Welsh tandem cyclists, James and Matt added another Silver to their medals. Here’s RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talking with the pair after the medal ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935347.mp3?modified=1785747793&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1692: New Zealand Pair, Tandem Their Way To Double Gold](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935346) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ It was a very successful 2026 Commonwealth Games for New Zealand’s tandem cyclists at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma and Jess, as they celebrated a Gold double. #RNIBConnect Image Shows Allan interviewing Para cyclist Emma Foy. They're sitting side by side, Allan is holding a microphone up and Emma is holding a water bottle, still in her… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8935346.mp3?modified=1785857927&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1683: VocalEyes What’s On 3 August 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934688) _2026-08-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Guilty - Saturday 8 August,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934688.mp3?modified=1785497388&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [487: Dame Harriet Walter & Dougie Donnelly - Boswell Book Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928839) _2026-07-31 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Two very different authors this week on Read On, although with one thing in common, they both narrated the audio versions of the books they were speaking about at the Boswell Book Festival. Dougie Donnelly tells Robert Kirkwood about Recorded Highlights - My Life in Sport, and Dame Harriet Walter gives new scenes to some of Shakespeare's female characters in She Speaks! Plus we find some fiction… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928839.mp3?modified=1785840837&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1691: Gold For VI Sprinter Zac Shaw](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934663) _2026-07-31 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ England VI sprinter Zac Shaw won gold in the men's T12 100 m at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. Amelia spoke to him just after the race. Zac has his arm around our reporter Amelia as they both smile for the camera. He’s in his red track running gear and is holding a bottle of water. Amelia has long brown hair and is wearing a bright pink vest and holding up a microphone. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934663.mp3?modified=1785850039&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1690: Gold For Scotland’s Most Successful Commonwealth Games Athlete](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934634) _2026-07-31 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ After taking time out from competitive racing, Scotland’s Neil Fachie and his tandem cycling Pilot, stormed home to pick up their first Gold of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Neil after the medals ceremony… #RNIBConnect Image shows Allan interviewing Neil. They're sitting across from each other, Allan extending a microphone to Neil, who looks… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934634.mp3?modified=1785858192&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0xMWU3n8TaOL) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [S2 Ep1689: Welsh cyclists scoop Silver](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934633) _2026-07-31 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ James Ball and his Pilot Matt, were pipped into the Silver medal position by half a second at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to them after the medals ceremony… #RNIBConnect Team Wales’ Silver medallists’ James Ball and his Pilot Matt Rotherham sit down as they're interviewed by Allan. The photo is taken from behind Allan, James is focused on… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934633.mp3?modified=1785850217&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1688: Bronze for English pair in Women’s 1,000 meters tandem race](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934631) _2026-07-31 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB - See Sport Differently_ It was a well deserved Bronze for para cyclists Lizzi Jordon and her Pilot Sylvia at their first event of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to them after the medals ceremony… #RNIBConnect Image shows Team England’s Bronze medallists’ Lizzi Jordan and her pilot Sylvia are sitting down and laughing as they hold up their medals. Sylvia is on the left and… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934631.mp3?modified=1785855116&sid=4949702&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1682: Availability of New Blood Tests for Certain Forms of Cancer…](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934162) _2026-07-30 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about new blood tests for certain forms of cancer. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the availability of these new blood tests including the one for prostate cancer. Then to the importance of testing for bowel cancer and finally as Elizabeth is keen for people to keep up their… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8934162.mp3?modified=1785407035&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [627: Tech Talk 627 - Professional Association Of Assistive Technologists, RNIB Shop Products and Moodscan App](https://audioboom.com/posts/8933311) _2026-07-28 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’ll be finding out about the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be exploring new products in the RNIB shop, and Amelia Hilton hears about an app to provide discrete feedback on people’s facial expressions. You can hear the show each Tuesday at 1pm, listen on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any thoughts, questions or… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8933311.mp3?modified=1785241671&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [486: Inspired by Shakespeare](https://audioboom.com/posts/8927032) _2026-07-24 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On, three very different authors all inspired by Shakespeare, Michael Morpurgo on his Shakespeare retellings, Nydia Hetherington on her book about the witch from the Tempest, Sycorax and Bernard Cornwell on William's brother, Richard Shakespeare, in his book Fools and Mortals. All that plus new books in the RNIB Library. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8927032.mp3?modified=1784130442&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [626: Tech Talk 626 - 'No Sight Required' Book, RNIB Products, Volunteer Voices](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929479) _2026-07-21 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, Tony Gebhard joins us to talk about his book, ‘No Sight Required’ the blind user's guide to AI. We’ll hear about some new products now available in the RNIB Products for Life Store. Plus, we’ll have another in our series of ‘Volunteer Voices’. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929479.mp3?modified=1784303789&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1681: Holidays, Travel and Medicines…](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930596) _2026-07-21 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ With many people about to go off on their summer holidays, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about being prepared for your travels around the medicines that you take regularly and what might be good to take with you just in case of an emergency.. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether it is possible to pre order your… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930596.mp3?modified=1784630775&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [485: Frances Wilson - Electric Spark & Adam Hart - Operation Pimento - Boswell Book Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925809) _2026-07-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On, two biographical tales recorded at the Boswell Book Festival. Robert Kirkwood talks to Frances Wilson about Electric Spark - The Enigma of Muriel Spark, and author Adam Hart about Operation Pimento: My Great-Grandfather's Great Escape. Plus we have some new books in the RNIB Library [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925809.mp3?modified=1783955809&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1680: What Is It Like To Try Gladiator School in Rome When You're Partially Sighted?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929330) _2026-07-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Trying a new experience whilst on holiday can be exhilarating, especially when you get a chance to become a gladiator. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life to hear what she thought of the Gladiator School Experience in Rome and how it was adapted to her needs. For more about the experience visit: GLADIATOR SCHOOL - romegladiatorschool Image shows the… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929330.mp3?modified=1784284786&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1679: Audiobook Musical - Following Jimmy Valentine](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929327) _2026-07-17 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Following Jimmy Valentine is a full-cast audiobook musical told entirely through story and song created by New York composer and writer Jeff Flaster. It features a star-studded west end cast, including Celinde Schoenmaker (Phantom of the Opera), Hadley Fraser, David Hunter, George Blagden, acclaimed jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, and Kerry Ellis who you might recognise for her portrayal of… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8929327.mp3?modified=1784284527&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [S2 Ep1678: VocalEyes What’s On 16 July 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928992) _2026-07-16 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Conversations_ Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Bodyguard the Musical - Saturday… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928992.mp3?modified=1784218164&sid=4716409&source=rss) ## [625: Tech Talk 625: Sight Village Central Reports, 'Sofa' App](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925700) _2026-07-14 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’ll be rounding up all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central Exhibition in Birmingham. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out a new “downtime organiser” app, from the comfort of his own ‘Sofa’. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925700.mp3?modified=1783590108&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [484: Summer Books](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925723) _2026-07-10 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On, three summer themed books, One Girl One Summer with Isabel Ashdown, Hot Girl Summer with Sophie Gravia and Summer on a Sunny Island with Sue Moorcroft. All that plus some new books in the RNIB Library. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8925723.mp3?modified=1783593711&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [624: Tech Talk 624: Hable 'Speechlabel', TonieBox 2 Player, Office for National Statistics](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923792) _2026-07-07 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’re hearing about the ways that technology has made a difference to the lives of people working for the Office for National Statistics. We catch up with the team at Hable after the launch of their audio labelling app, ‘Speechlabel’. Plus, Toby Davey learns more about the TonieBox 2 Player, now available in the RNIB Shop. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923792.mp3?modified=1783076716&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [483: Bec Manser - Wildheart](https://audioboom.com/posts/8921373) _2026-07-03 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On we hear from half spooky, half sparkly debut author Bec Manser on her debut novel Wildheart and we ask about RNIB's involvement in sensitivity reading around a blind character in the book, Amelia Hilton explores some books about myth and legend, we get a whoop of joy from Carnegie Medal winner Beth O'Brien and find some brand new books in the RNIB Library. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8921373.mp3?modified=1782994132&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [623: Tech Talk 622: BrailleNote Evolve Demo, Action Audio At Wimbledon, Accessible Learning Lounge](https://audioboom.com/posts/8921215) _2026-06-30 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we have the second part of our conversation with the team at ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’, the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll hear about how you can access the 3D spatial audio technology ‘Action Audio’ during this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Plus, we’ll demonstrate the ‘BrailleNote Evolve’ braille notetaker from Humanware. You can listen to the show live in the UK… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8921215.mp3?modified=1782469747&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [482: Gordon Buchanan at the Boswell Book Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8914245) _2026-06-26 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On we hear a full talk, sponsored by RNIB Connect Radio, from the Boswell Book Festival. Natural history cameraman Gordon Buchanan is in conversation with Robert Dawson Scott live on stage as he discusses his book In the Hide - How the Natural World Saved my Life, and how dangerous animals were not the only thing he was hiding from. NB The podcast version of this is a slightly longer… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8914245.mp3?modified=1782137452&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [622: Tech Talk 622: Accessible Learning Lounge, World Cup Audio Description, Sight Village Central Preview](https://audioboom.com/posts/8918645) _2026-06-23 · RNIB Connect Radio · RNIB Tech Talk_ This week, we’re speaking to the developer of ‘Accessible Learning Lounge’ the on-demand technology tutorial platform. We’ll be hearing about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central. Plus, we’ll be trying out the FIFA Audio Description app which promises to bring you closer to the action to this year’s World Cup matches. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8918645.mp3?modified=1781880702&sid=4813993&source=rss) ## [Beth O'Brien wins the Carnegie Medal for Writing (and the Shadower's Award!)](https://audioboom.com/posts/8919841) _2026-06-23 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Visually Impaired author Beth O'Brien has won the Carnegie Medal for Writing, the most prestigious award for authors of children's and young adult books. Wolf Siren reimagines Little Red Riding Hood as a girl with vision impairment, and the audiobook, recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios, even has a narrator with vision impairment. Beth has been a frequent flyer on our Read On programme, her… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8919841.mp3?modified=1782307275&sid=4899091&source=rss) ## [481: Penny Lancaster at the Boswell Book Festival](https://audioboom.com/posts/8911391) _2026-06-19 · RNIB Connect Radio · Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB_ Today on Read On we hear a talk from the Boswell Book Festival with Vice President of RNIB Penny Lancaster, on her book Someone Like Me. She chats to Janet Smith live on stage about surviving childhood as a dyslexic and being the tallest pupil in the room, about her job as a Special Constable, about her charity work and much more. Image shows: Penny speaking during her panel and making Janet… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8911391.mp3?modified=1781879327&sid=4899091&source=rss)