The Heard & Empowered podcast is where people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired find job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. National Industries for the Blind knows that blindness is not a barrier to employment and career success. Listen now and unlock a world of opportunities with a podcast specifically tailored for people who are blind. Discover the untold stories, limitless career paths, and soul-stirring journeys of people across the United States who ...
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Jeff, Blake, Jason, Jim and the Intern are your podcast hosts discussing everything from comics to movies to television shows and all things geek and pop culture related!
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Rebekah Grieb is a Contract Management Support (CMS) senior site supervisor at Alphapointe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with vision loss through employment opportunities, rehabilitation services, and job training. Rebekah joined Alphapointe in 2017, and she has led its CMS department since 2022. She also leads the CMS Se…
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I Will Turn This Submersible Inside Out!
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2:22:39The HOBI Gang is celebrating 600 episodes by bringing back retired segments including John Noble News, Rank'em, Face/Off and more! Plus the guys reminisce about bolting oneself in a submersible, Bryan feels attacked by his dad Doug, the Tree app is still going strong and we break down money for American Pie actors! Bryan also reviews Ballerina, the…
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The HOBI Gang is almost full again as Jim rejoins the group to discuss the career of Rick Derringer, Doug gets a new nickname, our favorite tabletop games, and debate favorite sports films! Plus the guys get confused by who is in Smallville, Daniel directs a film, Sydney Sweeney is selling bathwater and list the Top Five Nostalgic Songs! This episo…
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Becoming a Storyteller: Meet Our New Host, Dean Thompson
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26:37Dean Thompson is the new host of the Heard & Empowered podcast, presented by the National Industries for the Blind, an organization dedicated to enhancing the personal and economic independence of people who are blind or visually impaired. With a background in film and television production, Dean has built a career in media, focusing on storytellin…
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The HOBI Gang consists of only Bryan, Jason and Jeff but that doesn't mean they lack content! The guys are talking the new comic book Exquisite Corpses, review In the Dark podcast, review several tabletop games, and draft a new Street Fighter film! Plus George R.R. Martin is starting new projects while the Winds of Winter still is unfinished, Lilo …
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The HOBI Gang is recovering from the Super Cincy Expo so that means it's a Wildcard episode! The guys are a little more organized on this Wildcard as they are talk Final Destination: Bloodlines slaying the competition, Jason reviews a Nintendo Power from 1991 and dissect a magazine's listing of all the MCU films! Plus the gang taste tests Smores Or…
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[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Defense Acquisition With Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño
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33:33Maj. Gen. Alice W. Treviño is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. In this role, she oversees all contracting activities, supporting the acquisition of weapons systems, logistics operations, and enterprise efforts for the Department of…
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The HOBI Gang is complete again as Blake and Jim are in the studio! The guys catch up on what shows they are watching, Blake and Jim feast on the missed foods from the prior month, favorite old-school arcade games, and we wallow in our worst breakup stories! Plus the gang builds the perfect fast-food 3-course meal, Jeremy Renner is asked to take a …
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The HOBI Gang is in the studio this week and recapping the week in pop culture! Zach from the Super Cincy Expo stops by to talk the upcoming video game convention, top-selling comic books, review recent films and recast the Seinfeld cast! Plus the gang talks odd competition contests, Sinners continues to impress, review Thunderbolts, list their Top…
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The HOBI Gang returns again to the BOB Studios to talk the latest in pop culture including the documentary Gold and Greed, favorite animated dog, actors leaving television shows too soon, and Mel Kiper still has a job! Also, actor Josh Radnor has had enough of people's hate of Ted Mosby, Iowa State quarterback is the good person of the week, Sinner…
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The HOBI Gang attempts to welcome Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies onto the show but Mother Nature has other plans! The gang is talking WrestleMania, what they watched this week, revisiting the original Scream film and draft a new Saturday Night Live cast! Plus the guys talk about the most recent television renewals and cancella…
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The HOBI Gang has suspended Jim so Jason's dog sits in for him as they talk favorite fictional baseball manager, living in a 1980s television show, tariffs on Taco Bell and making podcast action figures! Plus the guys discuss how to lose a commercial gig, Coachella is not off to a fantastic start, Weezer's significant others are angry, and list the…
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Pittsburgh Nerd and HOBI Present: WrestleMania Preview!
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1:52:33Jason of HOBI and Sean of Pittsburgh Nerd are back at it again to talk all things wrestling, including previewing WrestleMania 41 and making their predictions! Unfortunately, there is no Ronnie Garvin talk this time but the chaps do talk Manny Fernandez, the skill of Gary Hart, why no one cared about Ken Patera and having "Charlotte Flair Heat" is …
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The HOBI Gang is bundled up in the studio on a rare cold day in April and talking all the hottest pop culture news including another change to Fyre Fest 2, influencers invading protected islands and the Minecraft Movie breaks records! Plus the guys (including Jason) review the Pitt, Plotlines with Holy Motors, love for Lord of the Rings and list th…
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The HOBI Gang is back in the studio this week and discussing the most annoying television character, the future of John Wick, review the Pitt and the horror franchise of X, and how to hit a fastball! Plus the gang discusses the importance of a good tattoo artist, an Impractical Joker is having a bad week, Meghan Markle may have issues, Snow White c…
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The HOBI Gang is on assignment this week as they podcast from the newest comic and collectible shop in Ohio, the Atomic Vault! The guys are talking the return of Hush in DC's Batman, which fictional detective would be the best to investigate our own murder, old-school video games, and the return of the Fantastic Four! Plus the gang talks Jonathan M…
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The HOBI Gang is back again this week and talking Amazon taking over the Bond franchise, favorite fictional bookstore, Happy Gilmore returns, and One Good Thing about Coy and Vance! Plus Michael Sheen does the good deed of the week, Novocaine rocks a very weak box office and we list our Top Five Non-Political Things We'd Campaign for in Our Preside…
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The HOBI Gang welcomes #1 Disney Fan Doug back in the studio to discuss jury duty, living in a post-apocalyptic world, favorite old television shows, and draft the Terminator film! Plus Jason brings back I'm Meghan with Jim, another Fyre Fest is in jeopardy (shocking!), Mickey 17 underperforms, and they list the Top 5 Worst Films from 2000 to 2005!…
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Either Way You Are Getting a Puppy!
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1:47:56The HOBI Gang is short-staffed this week so film critic Scab Jeff is here to recap the Oscars, Jason and Bryan debate John Cena's heel turn, The Pit is still getting lots of love and we try more Peeps! The Scab Jeff is confused by Jason's descriptions of the movies Flow and Nosferatu, Bryan and Jeff are excited about Daredevil starting again despit…
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The HOBI Gang welcomes Blake back into the studio and the podcast group is complete again! The guys are talking favorite hockey film, drafting a new comic book brand, Cobra Kai ending, and a Royal Rumble amongst presidents! Plus Jason finally saw the movie 65, a warning about butterfly blood, The Monkey is making business, and we list our Top Five …
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The HOBI Gang is under the weather but still churning out a podcast for what they feel is entertainment! The guys are talking who should face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, listenership increases in Alabama, joining a cult and Will Forte is mad at Warner Brothers. Plus the gang talks what creepy machines are at the Office, Captain America: Brave New …
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The HOBI Gang is back together again in the BOB Studios and discussing Sonic the Hedgehog 3, taste test the new Post Malone Oreos and Dr. Pepper Blackberry drink, and changing an event in history to make a new timeline! Thanks to Pop Culture Cafe, the gang recasts Three's Company with cartoon characters, Dog Man somehow wins the box office and they…
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That's the First Time Anyone Has Ever Cum to Jason's Defense!
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2:08:42The HOBI Gang is without Jason this week but Scab Jeff steps in to fill the void! The guys are talking Oscars, Favorite bits from SNL history, Conversation Hearts and Soup Lozenges. Our Top 5 is Kid's movies that aren't really kid's movies. This episode is sponsored by The Cincinnati Comic Expo.By Jeff Nau
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The HOBI gang is back together again and announcing the first guest at the Cincinnati Comic Expo as well as giving reviews on Squid Game Season 2, and the Hunting Party, while also finding time to watch a listener's pick Colossal! Plus we try to figure out what Baddies Midwest is, Italy is not allowed to become ill, Flight Plan flies it's way to th…
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HOBI and Pittsburgh Nerd Present The Royal Rumble Preview Special!
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1:51:07Jason and Sean are back to preview the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble event and talk some old-school wrestling as well! The guys debate if this is the premium live event that Kevin Owens finally wins a championship, DIY and Motor City are going to have a banger, and the ultimate troll idea for the Men's Royal Rumble! Plus the guys continue their hatred for …
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I Don't Know, That's a lot of Birds Man!
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2:08:03The HOBI gang welcomes Bryan back this week but they have to sacrifice Blake to do it! The guys are reviewing Going Dutch and Traitors, NFL's questionable refs, giving a gift to our worst enemy and not to go nude hiking! Plus the gang give props to 50-Cent's parenting style, Joe Hendry won the championship and they list the Top Five Worst Films The…
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The HOBI Gang is back in the studio this week and after talking Ted Danson's Man on the Inside and favorite Mystery Science Theater 3k episodes, the show goes off the rail when time traveling to remove some modern technology! Plus the guys determine who is responsible for pandemics, the return of the Joe Schmoe show, Den of Thieves 2 surprises at t…
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Not even a winter storm can keep the HOBI gang from getting together for the first time in two weeks and recording their first episode of 2025! The gang is talking their activities during the holidays, if Bryan's dogs like Milkbone Peeps, the failure of Meghan Markle's podcast and what Christmas song would be banned! Plus the guys preview the ten m…
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It's the Annual HOBI Floppy Award Show as the gang wraps up the year with the best and worst in pop culture 2024! The guys are joined once again by #1 Disney Fan Doug and zero Floppy Award winner Scab Jeff to pass out the prizes for best and worst superhero series, worst person of the year, and the best Oreo of 2024. Plus the gang debate the Worsle…
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The HOBI Gang is wrapping up 2024 and joined by Scab Jeff and #1 Disney Fan Doug to talk talk underrated B-Movies, review Epic Pictures' film Dick Dynamite: 1944 as well as Jack Black's Dear Santa, and Scab Jeff continues to push for a Floppy Award! Plus the guys discuss the worst movie flops of the year, Mufasa doesn't reign at the box office, and…
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The HOBI Gang is gearing up for the holiday season and talking time as a human construct, Kathy Bates' best roles, Rings of Power writers have a plan (no, seriously!) and Yellowstone ends! Plus the gang reviews Red One, Kraven the Hunter failed and we list the Top Five Overrated Holiday Films! This episode is sponsored by the Super Cincy Expo.…
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The HOBI podcast welcomes Jim back into the studio as the guys review the Madness series, Werewolves, Megan Fox struggles to act, and Snow White gets a creepy remake! Plus the gang advises not to invest in Hawk Tuah Bitcoin, another Worsley Award nominee, more submersible fun, Jeff and Jim saw Wicked and we list our Top Five Favorite One vs. One Fi…
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The HOBI Gang is short-staffed this week so Jeff, Bryan and Jason welcome Andrew and Zach from the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The guys are discussing which fandom deserves a LEGO set, the most cuddly animals to get pictures with, One Good Thing with the Sony Spider-Man film universe, and more impressions from Jason! Plus what not to put on a pizza, a c…
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The HOBI Gang is getting ready for Thanksgiving this week as the podcast is stuffed with the latest in pop culture news! The guys remember Chuck Woolery, vampires fight hedonists, the hosts list their favorite panel from the Cincinnati Comic Expo and Only Fans invade Airbnb! Plus the dangers of a nudist colony, Jeff doesn't like beans, Wicked slays…
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HOBI & Pittsburgh Nerd Presents the Survivor Series Preview!
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1:54:09In this very special episode, Jason of HOBI and Sean of Pittsburgh Nerd join up to preview the 2024 WWE Survivor Series and talk all things wrestling! The guys reminisce about old-school Harley Race and Ric Flair, Sting's short title reigns, the future of Kevin Owens and eventually Survivor Series talk! Jason and Sean break down each scheduled matc…
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The HOBI Gang is bringing in the cold air with some hot news on pop culture this week as they talk favorite characters from What We Do in the Shadows, new merch for the podcast, review the film Swap from Epic Pictures, and the Blackmarrow comic book on Kickstarter! Plus Jason reviews Saturday Night, Bryan finished Tulsa King, the future of Star War…
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After last week's sad song list, the HOBI Gang is in much better mood this week as Bryan reviews Lioness, debate best horror film of 2024, most disturbing toy growing up, and booking tickets to Fyre Fest 2! Plus the guys talk the monkeys from Outbreak are terrorizing a town, Here is failing at the box office while Venom: The Last Dance isn't, Megha…
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Hush Puppies Made With Real Puppies!
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1:56:39HOBI is recording on Election Night so they are all talking all things pop culture to try to take their minds off anything political! The gang is talking worst Marvel film made by Sony, more Transformers insurance questions, Venom faces off against Slimer, and the importance of wearing life vests! Plus Jason reviews the Lego movie Piece by Piece, B…
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The HOBI Gang is back in the studio this week after working the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The guys are talking Ron Perlman's best role, Chick-Fil-A's new streaming service gets a name, Blade gets pushed back (again!) and Ezra Miller is still odd. Bryan is excited that we are getting more Reacher, Venom struggles at the box office, Jason reviews Teacup…
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In this episode, filmed right before the Cincinnati Comic Expo, we are getting hyped as Brad from Old Man Brad helps us preview must-see panels, celebrity guests and holding wild animals, including a sloth! We also discuss what a finger monkey is, the greatness of Lou Diamond Phillip's film Bats, under the radar horror films, and the power of Cher'…
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It Would Be Cheaper to Buy a Total Jim!
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2:00:50The HOBI Gang is gearing up as it's Cincinnati Comic Expo Week and welcome Brad from the Old Man Brad to the show! The guys are discussing the best fictional president, Meow God reports from a gaming convention in Germany, scheduling a block of classic television shows and we list some of the events happening at the Expo! Plus Megalopolis is not th…
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The HOBI Gang is back at it again and counting down the days to the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The gang is talking best secondary wrestling company, worst trailer for a film, what sitcom needs a gritty reboot and more tourists getting stuck in National Parks. Plus Jason reviews the TV series Yellowjackets, a football receiver's mother likes free Amazon…
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The HOBI Gang welcomes spooky season back as they talk scary toys growing up, the week in celeb deaths (and there are a lot), how history will remember Pete Rose, and review the Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon! Plus the gang talk the best animated film about robots, a very vocal argument for bunting in a perfect game, The Wild Robot rules the box o…
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The HOBI Gang welcomes Bryan back after his sick day last week to review the documentary Into the Fire, Netflix drama The Perfect Couple, and the reality shows Anonymous and Traitors: New Zealand! Plus the gang talks the Mount Rushmore of Comic Book Characters, The Chosen gets a multiverse, a new Plotlines game, and we list our Top Five TV Cartoon …
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Ep #40: New York’s Approach to Employing People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision with NYSPSP’s Chris Burke
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31:34Have you ever wondered how state programs can create meaningful job opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision? In this episode, we dive into the life-changing work being done by the New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who Are Blind (NYSPSP). Our guest, Christopher Burke, is the executive director of NYSPSP. With …
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The HOBI Gang is missing a few hosts this week but they make up for it with a few guests! Take a listen as the guys talk Kevin Smith's best film, hygiene in 2024 seems to be regressing, rock band Jane's Addiction went out like true rock stars, and Andrew from the Expo stops to talk the in's and outs of hosting a large event! Plus the gang discusses…
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The HOBI Gang is together again and in the studio to talk the legacy of James Earl Jones, best fast-food breakfast menu, help with creepy relationship advice, and students still need their moms in college! Plus an update on the Chiefs Super-Fan robberies, everyone lost in the NFL this week, Beetlejuice 2 rules the box office and we list our Top Fiv…
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Ep #39: Free Resources and Tools for Job Seekers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
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54:12Today’s episode focuses on an extraordinary collaboration between employees from NSITE and American Printing House (APH) to create the Job Seeker's Toolkit. Marianne Haegeli is the director of learning and leadership at NSITE. She has more than 15 years of experience as a Learning and Leadership Development professional with engagements in nonprofi…
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The HOBI Gang is guest-free this week and back in the studio to discuss old-school stores that have closed, the love of Bluey, Jason is obsessed with Star Wars: Outlaws, and adopting a fictional animal! Plus the gang talks the newest fight league that takes place in cars, more exaggerated headlines, the Crow continues to be murdered, and we list ou…
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The HOBI Gang welcomes the Love Doctor, Chris Bednar, back on the show after a 4-year hiatus to talk relationships and love in 2024! Plus the gang discusses Poker Face, Ted Lasso may finally get a fourth season, benefits of Skyline Chili and Chik-fil-A is entering the streaming genre...yes, really. The gang talks the failure of the Crow, Deadpool a…
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