The Blind Life Podcast
Episodes
Breaking the Music Barrier: Accessible Sheet Music for the Blind & More! Ep. 49
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I talk with Tamara, a professional musician who has been teaching accessible music for blind and visually impaired musicians for ne...
Breaking Barriers: How ABLR Is Creating Real Jobs for the Blind - Ep. 48
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I talk with Mike Iannelli, co-founder of ABLR, and Heather Buster, a visually impaired professional who completed the ABLR workforc...
Accessibyte: Fun and Accessible Learning Tools for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Ep. 47
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Blind Life Podcast, Sam sits down with Joe Jorgensen, creator of "Accessibyte", a powerful suite of assistive technology tools ...
Ep. 46 Splice Bio And The Future Of Vision Loss Treatment | Gene Therapy For Stargardt Disease
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we sit down with John Tobin, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Splice Bio, to explore groundbreaking gene therapy research f...
Blind-Led Innovation in Action: How NFB and InnoSearch Are Changing the Game! Episode 45
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam speaks with Patrick Long of InnoSearch.ai and Mark Riccobono of the NFB about their new partnership to improve digital accessibil...
Massive Apple Accessibility Updates Just Announced! New Accessibility Features for 2025 - Ep. 44
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down all the brand-new accessibility features coming to **iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and VisionOS** this summer. From acces...
Ep. 43, A Staff of Independence - History of the White Cane
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"A Staff Of Independence" As the US celebrates the anniversary of its independence, we are talking about the white cane and how it has brought indep...
Ep. 42. New Partnership! Be My Eyes + InnoSearch Make Online Shopping Accessible
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode of The Blind Life, Sam is joined by InnoSearch AI and Be My Eyes representatives to announce a groundbreaking new partnership...
Ep 41. Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses 2025: Updates You Need to Know About! Live AI Is Here!!
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we’re diving into all the latest updates to the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for 2025, including two game-changing features that just r...
Ep 40. BlindShell Classic 3 – The Best Accessible Phone Just Got Better
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BlindShell Classic 3 is here. This latest version of the popular accessible phone for the blind and visually impaired comes packed with major upgr...
Ep 39. Invisible No More: Overcoming Isolation in Social Gatherings for the Visually Impaired
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of "The Blind Life Podcast," we discuss the often-overlooked challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals at ...
Ep. 38. The Working Blind Series - Drew Crook Accessibility Architect at Paramount Global
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Blind Life Podcast! In this exciting episode, we're joined by Drew Crook, an accessibility architect at Paramount Global. Drew is at th...
Ep. 37. Deep Dive Into The Meta Ray-Ban Accessibility For The Blind And Visually Impaired
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, folks, get ready. Because today, we’re going deep, deep into the world of those Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Oh, yeah. Hold on. We’re not...
Ep. 36, Innovating Mobility with Sedona Dave - All Terrain Cane & Urban Xplorer
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, it's Sam with The Blind Life! Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Blind Life Podcast. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to c...
Ep. 35 - Christy’s Career in Accessibility: Working Blind & Making an Impact"
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Blind Life Podcast, Sam Seavey continues the Working Blind series with Christy, who shares her inspiring journey from a career ...
Ep. 34, Meet InnoSearch: The Accessible Online Shopping Solution for the Visually Impaired!
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping online as a blind or visually impaired individual can be challenging due to inaccessible websites. In this video, I introduce InnoSearch, a n...
Ep. 33. Behind the Mic: Meet the Hosts of the Seesaw Podcast - Vision, Friendship, and Advocacy"
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Selena, Cleaves, and T, the brilliant minds behind the popular UK-based Seesaw Podcast. We dive into their history, from ...
Ep. 32- My Journey with Stargardt’s Disease: Sam’s Vision Story
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! In this episode of The Blind Life podcast, I share my vision story – from my diagnosis with Stargardt's disease at age 11 to how it ha...
Ep. 31 - Blazing Trails: A Blind Cyclist's Journey Across America
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sam from The Blind Life as he interviews Chris, a remarkable individual with an inspiring vision story. At the age of 24, Chris received a diagno...
Ep. 30, Working Blind Series - Brad Manning of the Two Blind Brothers
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the working blind series, I'm talking with Brad Manning, 1/2 of the very successful Two Blind Brothers team. Brad discusses how he ...
Ep. 29, Mastering Accessibility: iPhone & iPad Setup for Low Vision Users
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone or iPad with our comprehensive tutorial! Join us as we guide you through optimizing your device for low visio...
Ep. 28, Apple Vision Pro: Comprehensive Review for the Blind and Visually Impaired
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I put the Apple Vision Pro to the test to determine if it's a viable device for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Through...
Episode 27 │ Epic Minecraft Storytime: Recreating Biltmore Estate Brick by Brick!!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I unfold an amazing story of determination and creativity in Minecraft! In this captivating storytime,I share the incredible journey of rec...
Episode 26 | Will the new TESLA robot be our salvation, or our destruction? |Robots for the blind
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the world of Tesla's humanoid robots and their potential as personal assistants for the blind community. Could the Optimus Gen II be ...
Episode 25 ► BE MY AI │ The Future Of Assistive Technology
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be My Eyes, one of the most popular apps in the blind community has added a new AI tool. Be My AI Adds the power of ChatGPT and introduces amazing pos...
Episode 24 - ”The Visit” Let’s Revisit The Short Film
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016 I created a very short film called "The Visit". It was just a fun little project I did with my daughter Skyler, and then posted on my channel....
Episode 23 - Talk Back With The Blind Life - December 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is talked back with the blind life, the video podcast where my wife Rachel and I answer frequently asked questions and comments from the previous...
Episode 22 - Crazy Voices Available On Apple VoiceOver And Spoken Content
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are a bunch of crazy voices available to use on your Mac? They are novelty voices that can be used for many of your text-to-speech ...
Episode 21- What do zombies and accessible computers have in common? One man’s dedication to the low vision community!
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to Gary Beene, the creator of the EZ Reader accessible computer system. The EZ Reader is a full computer system that offers...
Episode 20: What I love about being blind!
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know, we've all had those conversations where we talk about all the reasons why it sucks to be blind. Countless frustrations and annoyances that w...
Episode 19, The Hable One, A Braille keyboard inspired accessory that could make the smartphone more Accessible for blind users
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Hable One, a smartphone and tablet remote control for the blind and visually impaired. From the website, "Using your smartphone with a vis...
Episode 18 - Audiobook Club 1 - Ready Player One
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first in my audio book club video series, this is my review of the very popular book, Ready Player One. Written by Ernest Klein, and narrated by T...
Episode 17” Working Blind, Oguz Buyukberber, Professional Musician.
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the "Working Blind" series where I interview amazing people in the visually impaired community who are successfully working as a VIP! The goal...
Episode 16, The BlindShell Classic 2, Accessible Phone For The Blind
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we feature the BlindShell Classic 2, an accessible cell phone for the visually impaired and senior market. This is one of my favor...
Episode 15: The Working Blind Series, Running a NonProfit and TV Producer!
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm attending the healtheVoices conference hosted by Johnson and Johnson, and get to speak with three amazing VIPs to learn what it t...
Episode 14 Right Hear, AI Enhanced Indoor Orientation - Interview with Idan Meir
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is my interview with Idan Meir, CEO and co-founder of Right Hear. Right Hear Is a system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor orientation....
Episode 13 SOUNDSCAPE IS BACK!!Interview with Kirsty McIntosh and the Scottish Tech Army
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview I had recently with Kirsty McIntosh of ScottishTechArmy.org, talking about bringing back the very popular Soundscape app. Soundsc...
Episode 12 Why Do We Act More Blind Than We Are?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced the phenomenon of feeling like you need to act more blind than you really are? In this episode, I talk about experiencing th...
Episode 11 When an iron man competition gets too boring! Super Dave Strikes Again! Blind Ambition
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
super Dave Wilkinson is at it again! Apparently, triathlons, super triathlons, ultra marathons, and Iron man competitions Just weren't posing enough...
Episode 10 ”My vision story” - diagnosis growing up, the present, the future, everything.
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've talked about the different parts of my vision story many times over the last 10 years. In hundreds of videos, presentations, and podcast intervie...
Episode 9 Talk Back With The Blind Life August 2023
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Talk Back With The Blind Life" is a monthly video podcast where my wife Rachel and I answer the previous month's most frequently asked questions. Thi...
Episode 8 ”You don’t know true fear until you’re backstage at the Ellen Show and they say 5 minutes!” My Interview With The Two Blind Brothers
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is my interview with Brad and Bryan Manning, the Two Blind Brothers. A few years ago, Brad and Bryan started a company selling supersoft, high-qu...
Episode 7 The Braille Doodle, a fun way to create art using braille!
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with Daniel Lubiner, the founder of the TouchPad Pro Foundation and creator of the Braille Doodle. In this interview, Daniel talk...
Episode 6 Let’s talk about the new Victor Reader Stream 3 - An interview with Mathieu Paquette and Peter Tucic
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have an informative and entertaining discussion with Mathieu Paquette and Peter Tucic from Humanware. we talk about the latest ve...
Episode 5 ”I love being blind and reckless!” An interview with professional skateboarder Justin Bishop
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A while back, I had the opportunity to participate in a photo shoot with some amazing blind athletes. Don't ask me why I was there, one of those "righ...
Episode 4 The Cane That Will Take You Anywhere You Want To Go! The All Terrain Cane From Awarewolf Gear
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the All Terrain Cane, a new adventure cane brought to us by the extraordinary Sedona Dave and Awarewolf Gear! In this episode, I described the...
Episode 3 It’s Impossible To Sneak Cookies When Your Dad Has Super Hearing! Growing Up With A Blind Parent
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like growing up with a blind parent? In this interview with my daughter Skyler we discussed her being embarrassed abo...
Episode 2 Talk Back With The Blind Life June 2023
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the June 2023 episode of Talk Back With The Blind Life! This is a video podcast I produced with my wife Rachel where we answer frequently aske...
Episode 1 Working Blind Series Episode 1 - Sam Seavey
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in our new series, "The Working Blind Series"! In this series, we will interview amazing VIPs who are successfully working, ...