Podcast
Kelly and Company
Hosted by Accessible Media Inc · EN
Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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That’s a Wrap! | Kelly and Company
Jun 2701:11:29Tap to summarizeOn our final episode, we celebrate the incredible journey of Kelly and Company and reflect on the moments that made it special. From the voices who’ve been with us since day one to the friends we’ve made along the way, it’s a proper throwback with the people who shaped the show.Original co-host Sharon Caddy joins us to reminisce about the early days and how it all came together. Greg David, AMI’s Communications Specialist and our go-to TV guy, is here to reflect on years of great conversations. Paula Dineen, AMI’s Manager of Production and a constant behind-the-scenes supporter, gives us a glimpse into what’s ahead.We also welcome John Melville, AMI’s Vice President of Content Development and Programming, who reflects on the show's legacy and the role it played in AMI's evolution.Nisreen Abdel-Majid - DJ, fashionista, social media expert, and our amazing co-host for the past few months joins us to help wrap it all up. And of course, the old gang’s all here: Jeff Ryman, Matt Agnew, Ramya Amuthan, and Kelly MacDonald—the core four who brought this show to life week after week.It’s a show full of memories, gratitude, and love. Join us one last time. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Summer Concerts, KellyCo Memories & Foodie Forecast: What's Trending This Week | Kelly and Company
Jun 2600:56:00Tap to summarizeSummertime in Canada host some of the biggest concert series, if you are looking for something fun, arts and culture contributor Amy Amantea has the details. For the first few years of Kelly and Company, Mondays were known for back-to-back serious content; two people who contributed to those talks were Ron Malis and Danielle McLaughlin, with money and politics. They join us to salute KellyCo. And, from brown sugar obsessions to mushroom mains, we’re dishing out the top food trends heating up across Canada, with Culinary Expert Mary Mammoliti. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Therapeutic Drumming, Forbes Accessibility 100 List & KellyCo Segment Memories | Kelly and Company
Jun 2500:56:03Tap to summarizeOn today’s show, we’re kicking off the show with Artists’ Corner, visiting percussionist and educator Jeff Stewart, who brings decades of experience using drumming to build connection, confidence, and community. Forbes named Microsoft, Nike, and 97 other companies to its first Accessibility 100 List; we talk about who made the list and why it matters, with Matisse Hammel-Nelis. Let’s visit with KellyCo fan favourites Bill Shackleton and Margrett Weldon, the pair we called Bill and Margrett for a classic minute, who also brought us The Buzz! #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Ask a Certified Vision Rehab Specialist Q&A & Songs of the Summer | Kelly and Company
Jun 2400:30:28Tap to summarizeLeanne Baarda is our Independent Living Skills Specialist who joins us once a month. We’ve had years of conversations, covered everything from kitchen safety to cleaning out our garages, and today for our final chat on Kelly and Company, she’s here with an “Ask a Rehab Specialist” wrap-up, kind of like the FAQ of ILS. As we continue to reflect on good times from the show, we’ll hear from our very first fitness expert who spent years bringing us fun workouts, groovy music, and the love and passion of exercise, Chyvonne Emile Bray. Plus, Amanda Shekarchi sends us off into the summer with songs of the season. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Endings, The Times of NOW & The Ups and Downs of O&M | Kelly and Company
Jun 2300:56:03Tap to summarizeThere are so many endings in life that we often don't get to fully process, and leave us feeling lost with no way of expressing so. We explore endings with Psychotherapist Fern Lulham, fittingly on our last chat together. We visit with Downtown Dave Brown and not just to promote his new show Game Changers on AMI-Tv. Let’s celebrate the live show era in a special way. Plus, what does it take to be a successful traveler? Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin explores the traits and techniques he’s come across over his career working with the blind and low vision community. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Live Show Era with Kevin Philipupillai, Brock Signs Off & Pods for the Summer | Kelly and Company
Jun 2000:30:10Tap to summarizeOn today’s show, we take a stroll down memory lane with Kevin Philipupillai, the original producer of Kelly and Company, as he reflects on the show's early days back in 2017. From sports reporting to co-hosting and everything in between, Brock Richardson has been a big part of the Kelly and Company journey. We catch up with him one last time as he shares his final thoughts and favourite memories from the show. And for his last bow on Kelly and Company, Michael Feir has brought us one more helping of Podcasts which have impressed him enough to recommend to the audience. All of them are free and should provide hours of enjoyment. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Describing Dance, The Underwater Protection, AI in Job Applications & A Moment for Mocktails | Kelly and Company
Jun 1900:56:16Tap to summarizeHave you checked out an audio described dance performance yet? If not, let’s prime you. There are some interesting approaches to describing dance, and Christine Malec is here to chat about them. Lawrence Gunther shares how we can all become a voice for the largely silent underwater world that covers 71% of the earth’s surface. Many of us are using AI to help with our job applications, but how is that being received by employers? We discuss the dos and don’ts with Michael French of Robert Half Canada. And, non-alcoholic drinks are booming in Canada. Chef Mary Mammoliti shares what’s trending and what to pour next. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Accessible Travel & Para Sport Explained | Kelly and Company
Jun 1700:30:03Tap to summarizeWhat does accessible travel look like when it's done right? Marco Pasqua takes us on a journey through the Kennedy Space Center and aboard two of the world’s newest cruise ships to highlight where thoughtful design meets real inclusion. Plus, Para Sport Nation’s Alex Smyth joins us for another Para Sport Explained; we get into his favourte sport, Para Snowboard Cross. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Best of Ask a Vet, Summer Hydration & Apple’s WWDC Event | Kelly and Company
Jun 1600:56:03Tap to summarizeStarting in November of 2016, Kelly and Company's “Ask A Veterinarian” segment has been on the air for almost nine years. For her last appearance on the show, Dr Danielle is going to briefly recap her favourite episode from each year and see if our hosts agree with her choice. Is water enough to keep us hydrated to the scortching summer months? Let’s talk summer hydration with Nutritionist Julia Karantjas. Plus, Apple wrapped up this year’s World Wide Developers Conference, and Michael Babcock is here with the highlights. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
Transcribe →Artists Corner Feature Kathy Austin & Voices of the AMI Legacy | Kelly and Company
Jun 1300:30:45Tap to summarizeOn another Artists Corner feature, we learn about multi-disciplinary artist Kathy Austin’s sensory approach to the arts and her latest work in music production. Plus, stick around for another walk down memory lane with two colleagues who were here for the long haul of AMI, from volunteering and reading shows to live programming, Corinne Van Dusen and Mike Ross. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
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