The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast
Episodes
What is Amateur Radio and Why Do They Call Us Hams
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert plays a presentation about amateur radio that he created for a non-profit group called iBUG Today. In the introdu...
Apple March Product Releases
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting summary Quick recap The Tech Doctor podcast team discussed Apple’s recent product announcements, including the MacBook Air M5, MacBook ...
The BrailleNote Evolve Product Discussion
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting summary Quick recap The Tech Doctor podcast featured a detailed discussion about the upcoming HumanWare BrailleNote Evolve, presented by David...
Digital Advanced Player 2 From The National Library Service
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison orient you to the Digital Advanced Player 2 from the National Library Service. Using both demos and di...
Rebooting the Tech Doctor Podcast
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief podcast, Robert and Allison explain that the Tech Doctor Podcast has prevailed through some difficult technical issues that kept us from...
WWDC 2025 Keynote Discussion
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, The tech doctors discussed Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcements, covering new features and updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchO...
A Sneak Peek at the Orbit Player
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert begins by speaking with the CEO of Orbit Research, Venkatesh Chari, about the Orbit Player. This product is in the...
From Braille ‘n Speak To BT Speak
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors welcome special guest Nicole Bond and Tim Noonan. Nicole and Tim were Braille ’n Spe...
Customers and Developers Work Together to Make Sure that the BT Speak Evolves into an Even Better Product
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with seven members of the team at Blazie Technologies. The people who were interviewed included Deane Blazie...
Monarch A Dynamic Tactile Tablet
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, David Woodbridge puts on his brand new HumanWare employee hat and teaches us all about the new Braille and graphics table...
Apple September Event
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore all that Apple announced in their September 2024 Event. New Apple Watches, AirPods and iPhones were announce...
Reaction to the WWDC 2024 Keynote
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tech Doctors are back this time to offer their reactions and perspective on the 2024 WWDC Keynote presentation. There is a lot to unpack. The Tech...
Fast and Loose: Apple iPad Event
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On May the 7th, Apple held an event entitled “Fast and Loose.” The company introduced four new iPads, a new Apple Pencil and a new Magic Keyboard....
BTSpeak Offers the Simplicity of a Braille ’n Speak and Adds the Power of a Modern Computer
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors thoroughly examine the BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies. They tell you where it comes from, what it is and why they ...
Apple 2023 Highlights
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Tech Doctors are back with an end of the year review of some of the major things that Apple accomplished in 2023. You may be surprised, as we were...
The Scary Fast Podcast
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert briefly summarizes what was presented at Apple’s October 30th Scary Fast event. It was all about the new M3 chip...
Apple Wonderlust Event
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors carefully examine all that was announced during Apple’s Wanderlust event. The Apple Watch Series 9 and...
Examining WWDC 2023
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore everything that was announced at the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation. There was a lot covered. Enjoy.
September 7th Apple Event
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Allison, David and Robert take you through all of the things that were announced at the Apple Event held on September 7, ...
Apple WWDC 2022 Keynote
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Meloy, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter summarize everything that Apple announced at their WWDC 2022 Keynote ev...
March Apple Event
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an unedited Tech Doctor podcast that was recorded shortly after the March Apple Event called “Peek Performance.” You get to hear the Tech ...
Mac and Windows: Two Operating Systems May be Better Than One
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Tech Doctors are joined by Jamie Pauls. We explore the current state of the Mac and conclude that most people are likely to have ...
“Unleashed” Apple October Event
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, we explore Apple’s October event. It focused on music and new MacBook Pros with two new pro versions of Apple’s M1 ch...
Apple September Event
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the annual unedited and unscripted hot off the press Tech Doctor podcast where we react to everything that just happened at Apple’s Septembe...
WWDC 2021 Keynote
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tech Doctors are back with their unedited examination of Apple’s 2021 World Wide Developers Conference Keynote presentation. There is lots of go...
Portable Podcasting with PodTrak
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors have the pleasure of speaking with Tim Cumings who is onboard to help us thoroughly examine the Zoom PodTrak P4. Thi...
An Apple Event Called Spring Loaded
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors tell you all about the Apple event that took place on April 20, 2021. It is always exciting to see how Apple keeps m...
Four Hybrid Braille Displays
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the tech doctors compare and contrast four forty cell Braille displays. All four are known as “hybrid” Braille displays. The term...
Connecting the Dots
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, the tech doctors have the pleasure of sitting down with Venkatesh Chari, the CEO of Orbit Research. Venkatesh explains ho...
A Little Touch of Braille
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Tech Doctor podcast begins with Allison letting us know that she is enjoying working with the Microsoft Surface Pro. She also tells us how she is...
Apple’s Audio Magic
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, the iPhone has become known for the excellent photographs that it produces. This is not because Apple has defied physics and put a hu...
Thank You Apple
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tech Doctors are publishing this podcast on December 25, 2020. We are currently in the middle of a world wide pandemic that has disrupted all of o...
Apple November Event
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter share their excitement about the “One More Thing” November 2020 Apple event. David...
Apple October Event
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this unedited and lively Tech Doctor episode, Allison Meloy, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge meet up to share their thoughts and feelings about ...
Apple September Event
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Meloy, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter offer their rather humorous and insightful commentary on the new Apple ...
Orbit Writer: Bluetooth/USB Braille Keyboard
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger offer a quick overview of what has changed with the low-cost Braille displays that they e...
WWDC 2020 Keynote Review
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter, Allison Meloy and David Woodbridge review everything that was important in the WWDC 2020 Keynote. This one...
Examining the New Apple Products
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this final Tech Doctor podcast of 2019, Allison Mervis, David Woodbridge and Robert Carter examine all of the fantastic new products that Apple rel...
September 2019 Apple Event
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter, Allison Mervis and David Woodbridge discuss the highlights of the September 2019 Apple event. They mention...
Remembering the First Accessible iPhone From Ten Years Ago
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert is joined by Anna Dresner, Darcy Burnard, Steve Sawczyn and David Woodbridge. The first accessible iPhone went on ...
WWDC 2019 Keynote Recap
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison Mervis, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge discuss and examine all of the important announcements that were made ...
Low-Cost Refreshable Braille Part Four
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Podcast is part four in a series on low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter spend this podcast sharing their exper...
Low-Cost Refreshable Braille Part Three
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter are back with part three in their low-cost refreshable Braille series. This time, their f...
Apple March 25th Event
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief and largely unedited Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert take you step by step through the Apple Event that was held on March 25, 20...
Low-Cost Refreshable Braille Part Two
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is part two of Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger’s exploration low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Part one was an introduction to thi...
Low-Cost Refreshable Braille Part One
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of Tech Doctor podcasts, Robert Carter sits down with Lisa Salinger to explore the new and exciting world of low-cost refreshable Brail...
New Hardware New Operating Systems
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors examine their new iPhones Robert got the XS and Allison got the XS Max. They also explore their new Apple Watch Seri...
September Twelfth Apple Event
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert and Allison invite you to listen to their discussion of what was announced by Apple on September the twelfth in th...
WWDC 2018 Keynote
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, David Woodbridge and the Tech Doctors take you through all that was announced at Apple’s World Wide Developer 2018 Keynote presenta...
Examining the Victor Reader Trek
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcasts, the Tech Doctors sit down with Deborah Kendrick to examine the Victor Reader Trek From Humanware. Be sure to read Deborah’s Review...
Using the iPhone Without Looking or Touching the Screen Part Two
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In an earlier podcast entitled: “Using the iPhone Without Looking or Touching the Screen,” the Tech Doctors thoroughly examined the O6 Bluetooth r...
HomePodCast
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors sit down with David Woodbridge to examine Apple’s new smart speaker called the HomePod. It seems that everyone who...
Using the iPhone Without Looking or Touching the Screen
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors begin by discussing how they feel about their recent Apple purchases. They then move on to a discussion and demonstr...
Three Excellent Books
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the tech doctors have the pleasure of talking with Anna Dresner about her three latest books. Anna’s books are available from the N...
BrailleTalk
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors are joined by Aleeha Dudley of the i Accessibility Cast To discuss three popular Refreshable Braille products. Aleeh...
The Tech Doctors Examine iPhone X
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors discuss their experiences with the new iPhone X. This is an all new design with an edge to edge OLED screen, no home...
Updated Operating Systems and New Hardware
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors share their experiences with iOS 11, tvOS 11, Watch OS 4, Apple TV 4K and the Series 3 Apple Watch. More information...
Apple’s Fall Event
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison, Robert and David Woodbridge discuss all of the important announcements that Apple made during its September 12, ...
Learning More About WWDC
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors have the pleasure of spending the hour with Chuck Joiner the creator and host of all of the excellent video and audi...
WWDC 2017 Keynote
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mostly unedited one hour and fifteen minute podcast, the Tech Doctors, along with David Woodbridge, examine and diagnose Apple’s 2017 WWDC k...
Getting Started with the iPhone: Not just for the Beginner
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison and Robert visit with Anna Dresner who has just published the iOS 10 version of Getting Started with the iPhone. Once again, ...
Apple 2016 Review
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison Hartley, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge discuss three products that Apple introduced in 2016. the iPhone 7 the Touch Bar ...
Touch Bar Follow-Up
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Tech Doctor episode is a follow-up to the previous podcast where Allison and Robert took a detailed look at the new Touch Bar MacBook Pro with Vo...
Touch Bar MacBook Pro with VoiceOver
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison dive deeply into the 2016 13 inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro. They compare this new design with the 2012 Ma...
Two Excellent Accessibility Resources
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert spend the first half hour with Shelly Brisbin and the second half hour with Lisa Salinger. Shelly has ...
The New MacBooks
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert discuss the information that was announced at Apple’s October 2016 “Hello Again” event. Robert a...
New From Apple
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every September, the Tech Doctors enjoy podcasting about the new Apple hardware and software. This year’s keynote took place on September 7, 2016 an...
Apple September 2016 Event
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert share their feelings and thoughts about the Apple Event where Apple introduced new hardware including:...
Making Exercise Accessible
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison speak with Mel Scott founder of BlindAlive and Eyes-Free Fitness. Mel explains how she became frustrat...
Living the Life You Deserve
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert and Allison begin a two part series exploring the ever-increasing role that technology is playing in helping us wi...
WWDC 2016
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison takes us through the information that was presented at the 27th annual Apple World Wide Developer’s conference. Robert and ...
Ability Stories: Telling Your Truth About Living with One or More Disabilities
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert and Allison speak with Tara Briggs. Tara is the creator and host of a new podcast called “Ability Stories.” On...
Vorail: Its All in the Voice
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison speak with a developer and a user of the new social media app called Vorail. Rather than rely on text ...
iPhone and iOS 9
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert speak with Anna Dresner about her recently released book “Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 9....
Happy Birthday Apple
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of the Tech Doctor podcast. Robert and Allison celebrate Apple’s 40th birthday with a panel of Apple accessibility ro...
Apple March 2016 Event
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert summarize the March 2016 Apple Event that was held on Monday, March21st. This will likely be the last ...
Examining Sonos
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors examine the speakers and other offerings from the Sonos company. Robert and Allison speak with a Tech Doctor listene...
Apple Accessories Error 53 and New Mac Software
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert begins by describing some new Apple accessories. He discusses the iPhone Lightning Dock, Apple Watch Dock, Milanes...
Year End Review: Apple 2015
30 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors offer their opinions on the major hardware and software that Apple released in 2015. It was a very busy year with pl...
MLWordTips with Lynnette and Maria
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Tech Doctors have the pleasure of talking with Lynnette Tatum and Maria Rios all about their new iOS app called MLWordTips. For t...
Developing iOS and Mac Apps
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison talk with Jeff Bishop, Alex Hall and Michael Doise about the development of the innovative iOS app for...
Talking Apple TV with David Woodbridge
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Tech Doctor Podcast is all about the new 4th generation Apple TV Robert and Allison spent the hour with David Woodbridge. At the time of this pod...
Some Beautiful Hardware
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert talk excitedly about the fabulous new hardware known as the iPhone 6s Plus. They are impressed with ho...
The Apple September 2015 Event
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison and Robert cover the presentation that Apple did on September 9, 2015. This was a two hour and fifteen minute event filled wi...
Audio Tutorials: Teaching the Mac and iOS with VoiceOver
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert begins this Tech Doctor podcast by congratulating Allison on her appearance of Shelly Brisbin’s excellent new The Parallels Podcast Robert an...
Journaling About Apple Watch
18 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not to purchase an Apple Watch is a personal choice. There are many variables to consider. Fortunately, if you are a VoiceOver user, the Ap...
Courageous Podcasting
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert have the pleasure of talking with fellow podcaster, technical writer and soon to be app...
Macstock Expo and BBQ
04 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief podcast, Robert tells Allison all about the Macstock Expo and BBQ that Robert attended near Chicago. This was a remarkable one-day event...
Shopping with Your Voice
27 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison talk with Chris Maury. Chris has just released a very interesting iOS App which allows one to shop the...
iOS Gaming with Judy Dixon
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief but information filled podcast, Allison and Robert speak with Judy Dixon about a new book describing 41 accessible games that are availa...
WWDC 2015 Keynote Event
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert describe the major announcements that were made during the 2015 WWDC keynote address. While we hope th...
Tell Me When
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison and Robert talk with an iOS app developer named Ray Mckaig. Ray’s latest app called Tell Me When is a dream come true for b...
Apple Watch with David Woodbridge
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter and David Woodbridge enthusiastically describe how they are already making extensive use of Apple Watch in ...
Keeping Up in the Information Age
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison and Robert begin with a brief discussion of the Apple Watch. They describe their experience of ordering online in the middle ...
Amadeus Pro Maestro
11 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Allison and Robert have the pleasure of spending this hour with Jonathan Mosen. We discuss Jonathan’s new audio tutorial Become an Amadeus Pro Maest...
Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 8
05 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Allison and Robert talk with Anna Dresner about the latest edition of her book Getting Started with the iPhone which has been updated...
Everything You Need to Know About Using the Mac
26 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison talk with Janet Ingber the author of Everything You Need to Know to Use the Mac with Yosemite and Voic...
Spring Forward With Apple
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Allison spend this podcast exploring the major announcements made by Apple at its March 9th, 2015 “Spring Forward” event. The major ann...
Access For All With Shelly Brisbin
24 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Allison spend this podcast talking with Shelly Brisbin. Shelly is the author of iOS Access for All: Your Comprehensive Guide to Accessibili...
Audio Hijack 3: The Developer’s Perspective
17 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert spend time discussing Rogue Amoeba’s Audio Hijack 3 Mac application with Grant Farr the Rogue Amoeba...