The VIP Pod: The Visually Impaired People Podcast

In the tenth episode of the second series, Warren and Emma talk to Bernie Reddington and her daughter, Abbie.Bernie lives in Norwich and is a single mother of three. Mum and daughter Abbie, both visually impaired, talk about family life and guide dogs. Bernie is full of fun and works for the RNIB as Regional Campaigns officer which enables her, with her upbeat style, to tirelessly campaign for rights for the blind. There was so much to keep us hooked, that we have divided her story into two episodes. This episode was recorded in September 2022Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Warren Wilson & Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com

In the ninth episode of the second series, Emma talks to Tony Giles.Tony is t otally blind and 80% deaf in both ears but is a writer and intrepid solo world traveller, having visited over 130 countries. Tony has written three books about his travel experiences. Listen to how he copes with the trials and tribulations of traveling VI. See his website for his latest travels in Namibia. www.tonythetraveller.comThis episode was recorded remotely in March 2022Do fe el free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com

In the eighth episode of the second series, Emma talks to David Clarke who joined the RNIB In 2018 as Director of Services. This has enabled him to combine his lived experience of sight loss with his commercial experience. David attended Schools for the Blind from the age of 3, having been born with congenital glaucoma. He has represented Great Britain in England’s blind football team an impressive 144 times, scoring a total of 128 goals. David‘s story reflects his humour and determination.This episode was recorded remotely in March 2022.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive

In the seventh episode of the second series, Emma talks to Mandy Redvers-Rowe, who had many operations throughout her teenage years. Registered blind at 16, she went to an all-Girls school for the Blind. She now has very little vision and uses her profile to campaign for Disabled People. Mandy has two children, lives in the Wirral and writes for television, radio and stage. This episode was recorded remotely in April 2022.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Emma MartinsProduced by Emma Martins Recorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJPodcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive

In the sixth episode of the second series, Warren talks to comedian, actor and writer Georgie Morrell. In this episode we speak about how Georgie got into the entertainment industry, who her inspirations were and ho w her family environment supported her on her way into this industry. We spoke with her about being a visually impaired woman in the comedy world and how, if at all, this effects her experience working in comedy. We also spoke about a Metro article Georgie wrote about her own experience of losing sight when she was 21 and how this gave her a new perspective on the important role the voice of disabled people has to play in the conversation around body image. Please see a link to this Metro article below. We also touched upon the importance of positive, realistic representations of disabled people in the media in order to paint a positive and accurate picture of the lives of disabled people. As part of this conversation Warren referenced the BBC programme, 'Then Barbara Met Alan', a show that revolves around a couple who met at a gig and went onto become activists, influencing the creation of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. We finally spoke with Georgie about tips she would share with us around how others may like to make their way in the entertainment industry. Huge thank you to Georgie for her time and for speaking so openly with us.Georgie Morrell's website: http://georgiemorrell.co.uk/#aboutGeorgie's Metro article referenced in this podcast: https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/28/losing-my-eyesight-at-21-helped-me-overcome-my-body-confidence-issues-15495028/BBC film, 'Then Barbara Met Alan': https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015p4qThis episode was recorded remotely in March 2022.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Warren WilsonProduced by Emma Martins Recorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJPodcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive

In the fifth episode of the second series, Emma talks to Chris Fisher who is a woodturner, has the very rare condition of Toxoplasmosis, aged 39. He went completely blind overnight – he tells us in his lovely upbeat way how he is able to do his craft, and how important music is to him.  This episode was recorded remotely in December 2021.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing thevippod@gmail.comInterviewed by Emma MartinsProduced by Emma Martins Recorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJPodcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive