Talk Description to Me

As you probably know, your friends here at Talk Description to Me love a good story. We like reading them, writing them, and sharing them! This year, to celebrate the holidays, we'd like to offer you a story written and read by our very own Christine Malec (with a bit of help from JJ). Thank you for continuing to travel with us on our description-rich journey. May the season treat you and yours with warmth and kindness.  Catch you in 2025! Send us a quick note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1136756/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/TalkDescriptionToMe]

What does it look and feel like to be in a sea of 50,000 gleeful, sequinned, Taylor Swift fans? That's what our own budding Swiftie Christine wanted to know! In this episode, Christine and JJ take their surround sound mic to the SkyDome and describe the atmosphere, the friendship bracelets, and the fans heading into one of Taylor Swift's six sold out Toronto shows.  Send us a quick note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1136756/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/TalkDescriptionToMe]

It's no secret that Christine and JJ love their work, and when they get a fun and interesting gig they want to share it with everyone! This Halloween, JJ had the pleasure of describing the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Christine was in the audience to hear it. The production was staged by good friends at The Disability Collective, and featured audience participation, and an amazing all-Deaf shadow cast. In this mini bonus episode, JJ and Christine talk about their experiences on both sides of the AD headset, and announce the sharing of the show's pre-show notes. To learn more about The Disability Collective, check out their website: TheDisabilityCollective.com [https://www.thedisabilitycollective.com]. And to hear JJ's Rocky Horror pre-show primer, check out The Disability Collective [https://open.spotify.com/show/51ByZWnEpmisY4MHju1VZP?si=0205a248a2eb43c3] podcast, now available on all podcast players. Send us a quick note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1136756/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/TalkDescriptionToMe]

What better way to keep summer vibes alive than a trip to the fair? In this special, on-location episode, Christine and JJ explore the wonders of the Canadian National Exhibition, better known to locals as the CNE or the Ex! Join the two friends as they take a nostalgic stroll down the bustling midway, and describe the roller coasters, carnival games, and deep-fried delights, all captured in booming 360 degree audio.  Many thanks to Yang Wang for her ongoing dedication to the show. And a big thank you to our episode sponsors Mr. Quan Gan and Ms. Wei Qi who have been strong supporters of Toronto's Blind community for years! Send us a quick note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1136756/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/TalkDescriptionToMe]

For several years Christine and JJ have been working with Toronto's Luminato Festival, presenting live art, theatre, and dance performances to Blind and Low Vision audiences through the online radio program Radio Lumi. This year, Radio Lumi is expanding its arts and accessibility coverage and shifting its focus to podcasting,  which has everyone very excited. On this bonus episode of Talk Description to Me, Christine and JJ introduce you to their Radio Lumi friends, and play description-rich excerpts from episodes you don't want to miss! For more info about the Luminato Festival, visit the access hub at LuminatoFestival.com/AccessHub [https://www.luminatofestival.com/accesshub]. For the full Radio Lumi podcast catalogue, subscribe to Radio Lumi (spelled L-U-M-I!) in your favourite podcast player, or visit LuminatoFestival.com/RadioLumi [https://www.luminatofestival.com/radiolumi].  Send us a quick note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1136756/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/TalkDescriptionToMe]