Best Rob Russo Podcasts (2025)

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 440 - Inside the Disability Screen Office with Alethea Bakogeorge 54:10

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Dive into the world of disability representation in Canadian film as Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development from the Disability Screen Office (DSO). From her personal journey as a disabled actor to leading a groundbreaking national organization, Alethea shares insights about disability in the screen…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 439 - Ride The Glide 56:51

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Buckle up and get ready to ride as Rob, Steve and Ryan welcome back Amos Miller with the latest scoop on Glide, the revolutionary mobility device making waves in the blindness community. As CEO of Glidance, Amos shares exciting updates on how Glide’s autonomous navigation system is reshaping the way blind travelers experience the world. We’ll explo…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 438 - Sonic Navigation: Christopher Toth & Audiom 41:07

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Get ready to navigate the world like never before! This week Ryan and Rob sit down with Christopher Toth from XR Navigation, the company behind Audiom, the first accessible digital map that turns boring, inaccessible geography into an audio adventures. Christopher breaks down how his team is revolutionizing mapping technology, making the world more…

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73: Justin Shanahan ( Shadow Ridge Music Festival) 14:35

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Send us a text DT and Spicoli chat it up with Justin! The brains behind the Shadow Ridge Festival! The 2025 line up is insane! Bush, The Fray, Lit and Fuel. Listen in as we discuss what it means to put together such an amazing line up, the preparation, and the excitement to see it all come together! Support the show…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 437 - Pretty Blind, Pretty Funny - Jennie Bovard Returns 52:20

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Get ready for a double dose of laughs and insight as the Limitless Podcast and AT Banter join forces for the inaugural episode of Limitless Banter! Guest host Shawn Marsolais (Blind Beginnings, Limitless Podcast) teams up with Ryan Fleury and Steve Barclay for a lively podcast crossover featuring the one and only Jennie Bovard, star of AMI’s comedy…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 436 - Sonifying the Universe with Dr. Matt Russo 45:10

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Get ready to blast off into the fascinating intersection of science, music, and accessibility! In this episode of AT Banter, the crew welcomes astrophysicist and musician Dr. Matt Russo, who’s turning the cosmos into a symphony through the magic of data sonification. Discover how planetary orbits, star brightness, and much more can be transformed i…

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Chris Fist (Clenched Fist NYC) 1:06:18

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After a little hiatus, the podcast is back with my guest, my man, Chris Fist. Chris has been in the hardcore scene since the first wave of bands in New York City. A founding member of Clenched Fist NYC, as well as playing in everyone from Life's Blood, Mental Abuse, Breakdown, and The Wilding Incident. He was in a bar in Brooklyn with a special app…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 435 - Talking Wearables with Carrie Morales 1:07:00

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Join Rob, Ryan, and Lis as they welcome back Carrie Morales from ‘Carrie On Accessibility’ for an eye-opening discussion about AI wearables. From Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to the upcoming Echovision, we explore how emerging technologies are revolutionizing accessibility for the blind and visually impaired community. Packed with insider insights, t…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 434 - Tamara Vandendool & Unsightly Opinions 1:09:39

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This week on the show, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the multi-talented Tamara Vandendool Cable who is a musician, educator, disability advocate, and the creative force behind Unsightly Opinions and Odyssey Music. Tamara shares her journey from academia to advocacy, opening up about the challenges of creating meaningful, accessible content about…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 433 - Mike Hazelwood & SensePilot 49:16

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Get ready for an epic dive into the world of accessible gaming and computer control! This week we're joined by Mike Hazelwood from SensePilot, who's revolutionizing how people interact with computers using nothing more than a standard webcam. Imagine controlling your PC and fragging enemies in Call of Duty just by moving your head and making facial…

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72: Evandale 51:12

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Send us a text Evandale hops on the pod to talk about their experiences in the music scene, including drinking stories, live performances, and the dynamics of their band. They reflect on their journey as musicians, the challenges of songwriting, and the importance of fan engagement. The conversation also touches on their upcoming festival performan…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 432 - Noah Senecal-Junkeer & Easy Surf 1:01:50

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This week, Rob and Ryan dive into the world of digital accessibility with special guest Noah Senecal-Junkeer, Co-founder of Easy Surf. Noah shares his deeply personal journey living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and how his own challenges using tools like speech recognition software inspired him to help reshape digital access for others. The…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 431 - Legacy, Laughter, and Looking Ahead with Kelly MacDonald 1:00:19

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This week on AT Banter, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the one and only Kelly McDonald, beloved AMI radio and television host, for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about the end of an era and the start of an exciting new chapter. After eight and a half amazing years, Kelly and Company is signing off, leaving behind an incredible legacy: 2,0…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 430 - Meet the Zeen! 59:27

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Get ready to meet the Zeen, a groundbreaking mobility solution that’s redefining what it means to move independently! Rob, Ryan and Lis sit down with Hall of Fame inventor Garrett Brown and Exokinetics CEO Rick Sherak to explore this revolutionary device that’s far beyond just another wheelchair. Discover how the Zeen effortlessly lifts users from …

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 429 - Accessibility, Arts, and Astronomical Adventures with Christine Malec 57:14

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Join us for an illuminating conversation with returning guest Christine Malec, a passionate advocate from Toronto’s blind community, as she discusses her impactful role in making arts and culture accessible at the vibrant Luminato Festival. Running from June 4 to 22, this year's festival embraces the captivating theme of the "24-hour city," offerin…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 428 - Steven Vine & Disability Diaries 45:50

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This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome podcaster Steven Vine to the show where he shares his remarkable journey after experiencing a life-changing triple-A (abdominal aortic aneurysm) that resulted in the loss of his sight, a leg, and his colon. With warmth, humor, and raw honesty, Stephen explores how acceptance, strong support networks, and unwaveri…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 427 - JAWS 30th Sharkversary! 45:36

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This week, Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, and Steve Barclay dive into an exciting celebration—the 30th anniversary of JAWS, the groundbreaking screen reader from Vispero! Joined by special guests Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero, the crew discusses JAWS’s incredible journey and impact on users around the globe. Rachel and Elizabeth s…

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Anthony Russo & Big Rob Castoria (The Mamaluke Show) 1:46:49

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The Mamaluke Show starring Anthony Russo, Rob Castoria, and yours truly. After recording separate episodes with these guys, we had a text thread going on and decided to combine our idiotic behavior and do an episode with the three of us. So here it is. A bunch of nonsensical banter, along with a couple of serious topics as well. We talk a bit about…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 426 - AEBC & National AccessAbility Week 44:28

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Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis as they kick things off with some hockey pool banter—and discover how "Artie," their ChatGPT-powered pick, has scored a perfect run! Rob’s feeling pretty good, too, thanks to his strategic choice of the Edmonton Oilers. But it’s not all hockey talk! The gang switches gears to discuss National AccessAbility Week, a mov…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 425: "Artie" Ficial Intelligence 59:47

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This week Rob, Lis, Steve and Rob delves into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI), noting how it has recently sunk into the mainstream with more people using and embracing it, a shift from previous fear and skepticism. They discuss their personal experiences using AI for diverse tasks including asking questions, creating accessible programs l…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 424 - Angela Bonfanti & CNIB 1:02:07

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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of CNIB, to the podcast! Angela shares her personal journey and how her father’s experience with vision loss inspired her path, along with how she transitioned from the world of politics to leading one of Canada's most impactful disability organizations. We discuss CNIB's evolu…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 423 - From Braille To Alexa: CELA's Evolving Services 51:32

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Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Karen McKay and Ioana Gandrabur from the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) to the show this week to discuss some of the services CELA provides that includes a huge collection of accessible books—from embossed braille to audiobooks—to people with print disabilities across Canada. They also discuss how CELA is evo…

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Craig Setari (Sick Of It All) 52:27

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My friend Craig Ahead is the guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast (Group). He's been on several times in the past, but it's been a while. We pretty much catch up on what's been going on with him since Sick Of It All is on a temporary hiatus due to the unfortunate situation with Lou. We touch on his run with Marky Ramone and J…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 422 - Tony Labillois & Jean Labbé 44:01

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Buckle up as Rob, Ryan, and Lis dive into the thrilling world of blind car racing with guests Tony Labillois and Jean Labbé! Ahead of the 36th annual high-speed showdown on July 4th in Granby, Quebec, Tony and Jean share their excitement about competing in a unique event where 35 to 40 drivers—blind or blindfolded—battle it out for 10 adrenaline-pa…

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Nate Holley (Vile Mind. Huntington Music Collective. Prestige Tattoo & Piercing) 1:13:00

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Nate Holly is my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. A short, twenty-second video that came across my feed caught my attention. It turns out the clip was of their first ever show a couple of months ago. I needed to know the story behind this band and the heavily tattooed man singing with a buck knife on his hip. So, I reached out. …

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 421 - Blind & Beyond Radio Show 45:01

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We are "beyond" excited this week to welcome the host and producer of the Blind and Beyond Radio Show, Michael and Lynn Golder. Michael, who went blind later in life, and his co-host and wife Lynn Golder discuss their show's history, which has been on air for 10 years and reaches 14 million listeners worldwide. We discuss a variety of topics, inclu…

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Anthony Russo Jr. (A Breed Apart NYHC) 1:40:42

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Available now everywhere here:https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnaceI have no idea why he hasn't been on the show several years ago, at least a couple of times. This was way overdue. My guest is my boy Anthony Russo, Jr. He is the singer for New York Hardcore band, A Breed Apart. We go on and on about hardcore, how social media ruined a lot of s…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 420 - Lucy Greco - Accessibility Evangelist 1:09:45

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Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined this week by the delightful and outspoken Lucy Greco—YouTuber, Accessibility Evangelist, and champion of all things inclusive! Lucy shares the inside scoop on her advocacy work at the University of California, Berkeley, and her popular YouTube channel, where she reviews appliances and chats candidly with fellow blind c…

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AT Banter Podcast Episode 419 - Kyle Brymer 52:01

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This week we’re going back to school as we welcome Kyle Brymer, a research associate at New Brunswick Community College to discuss the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in post-secondary education, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. Kyle tells us about the project he is involved in that aims at improving campus accessibili…