That Blind Lads Podcast
By Jamie McAllister
A weekly show, hosted by Jamie, also known as that blind lad where we Dive into the heart of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us as we unpack pressing issues, amplify diverse voices, and champion inclusivity for a better tomorrow - If you have a question or you would like to appear on the show, email contact@thatblindlad.co.uk -
You can find Jamie on X @ThatBlindLad or the podcast page @TBLMediaUK.
You can find Jamie on X @ThatBlindLad or the podcast page @TBLMediaUK.
That Blind Lads PodcastMay 01, 2022
00:00
56:54
That Conor Penfold Episode
In this episode, Jamie speaks to university lecturer Dr Conor Penfold about his research projects in and around accessibility within football, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirt service, visit www.surpriseshirts.co.uk to find out more and make your first purchase today!
Nov 11, 202401:26:21
That Claire Sisk Episode
This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshirts.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C2652e01dc7d6468e191008dc6dbc2722%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638505902079227905%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yy73YCnruWuzM7wJWZDzTuskBmBAWiGsSbJwjlInM1w%3D&reserved=0 to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
May 06, 202459:42
That Miriam Walker-Khan Episode
In this weeks episode, Jamie speaks to sky sports diversity and inclusion reporter, Miriam Walker-Khan. They discussed her journey into the journalism industry, how she found her love for writing, what she's doing now at sky sports, her passion for diversity and inclusion within sport and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Apr 02, 202450:36
That Ben Andrews Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to managing director of Beyond Empower and author of children's picture books, better places, Ben Andrews. They discuss how Beyond Empower came about, where he would like to take it in the future, the evolution of his new book series and more, enjoy!This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Mar 26, 202449:14
That Jennissary Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to audio description producer at Descriptive Video Works, Jennissary about her journey into the accessible media space, the importance of audio description, particularly within the gaming space and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Mar 21, 202401:13:17
That Roopa Vyas Episode
This week, we have a special episode to celebrate international women's day 2024. Jamie speaks to Her Game Too director and Liverpool FC ambassador for Her Game Too, Roopa Vyas about growing up watching football, how she got involved with Her Game Too, the great things they are doing now and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Mar 08, 202401:00:41
That Holly Tuke Episode
This week, Jamie had the absolute pleasure of speaking to disability journalist and social media professional Holly Tuke, known for her life of a blind girl blog. Holly talks about growing up including her experiences in education from school to university. Her career so far including now working as a social media officer at RNIB, her ideas for the future and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Feb 27, 202451:05
That Scott Nixon Episode
In this weeks episode, Jamie speaks to accessibility consultant, audio describer and bionic eye recipient, Scott Nixon. They discussed the quality of audio description and how it varies across platforms, the journey to receiving a bionic eye and what it is like to use day-to-day and much more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Feb 20, 202401:13:57
That Vicky Foxcroft Episode
In this episode, the audio has a couple of issues which are external and cannot be controlled - This week, Jamie speaks to the shadow minister for disabled people, Vicky Foxcroft. They discussed her journey to being an MP and then taking the role of shadow minister for disabled people, what that role really means to her, what changes she would like to see going forward and more, enjoy! This episode is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com | This episode is sponsored by surprise shirts, a mystery football shirts family business founded by Louis, who was just 16 back during the COVID-19 pandemic. You place an order, tell them your size and who you wouldn't like, they would then surprise you with a football shirt from anywhere around the world! They cover all sizes and ship worldwide, visit surprise shirts.co.uk to purchase a mystery football shirt box today.
Feb 14, 202428:30
That Nick Ransom Episode
For the first episode of February, Jamie chats with journalist and neuro diversity consultant, Nick Ransom. They discuss getting into the journalism industry, nicks autism diagnosis, being a part of a documentary with Chris Packham, his career highlights so far and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Feb 06, 202450:10
That Emma Tracey Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to blind Podcast producer and host, Emma Tracy. They discuss how she got into the industry, the best things about producing and hosting the BBC Access All podcast, where she would like to take it and more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Jan 30, 202451:06
That Aaron Diskin Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to football journalist, Aaron Diskin about how he discovered his passion for journalism, his first steps in the industry, being nominated for awards and what the future holds for him, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for people under the age of 16 who are partially sighted or blind. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Jan 23, 202456:32
That Unsyted Radio Episode
This week, Jamie speaks to fellow blind podcaster and advocate, Chad Bouton, the host of The Unsyted Radio podcast. Chad talks about his journey with sight loss, the impact the global pandemic had on his life and plans, how he got into podcasting, advocacy and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Jan 16, 202401:30:45
That Kelsey Trevett Episode
For the second episode of 2024, Jamie sits down with the co-chair of the young greens,Kelsey Trevett. Kelsey talks about their experiences of being in three different types of educational environments, from the Royal National College for the blind to the University of Oxford, why they thought politics was the right career for them and how they got involved with the young greens and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Jan 09, 202401:01:43
That Rachel Charlton-Dailey Episode
Today, Jamie is joined by disability journalist and author, Rachel Charlton-Dailey. After appearing on the podcast back in 2020, Rachel is back to discuss their new children's book which comes out on Monday, January 8th. They talk about where the idea of a children's book came from, the process of writing it, what impact they hope the book will have and much more, enjoy! We apologise for the audio at the beginning of this episode, we have had some technical difficulties but hopefully it will sound a lot better for the next episode. This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for people under the age of 16, for more details please email fcsensory@protonmail.com - Pre-order "Ruby Hastings Writes Her Own Story" > https://linktr.ee/buyrubyhastings
Jan 02, 202453:05
That Elisha Gill Episode
Today, Jamie speaks to one of his visually impaired friends, Elisha to talk about the sport of acoustic rifle shooting, how they got into it, ways it could grow and where they would like to go with in the sport, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16, for more details please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Dec 19, 202322:12
That Doug Paulley Episode
Today, Jamie is joined bye accessible travel advocate Doug Paulley. Doug Talks about how he got into campaigning for accessible travel for disabled people, his opinions on the ticket office closure consultations, where public transport is making positive changes and ways it could improve and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a football club based in Coventry for partially cited and blind people under the age of 16, for more details please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Dec 12, 202301:00:29
That Millie Knight Episode
This week, Jamie is joined by 4x winter Paralympian medalist and 2x world champion skier, Millie Knight. They discuss how she got into winter sports, her experiences in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 winter Paralympics as well as overcoming two serious injuries that could have ended her career. Finishing off with her transition into competitive karate and what the future holds for the visually impaired athlete, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a football club basin Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16, for more details email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Dec 05, 202356:51
Blind Sports - FC Sensory, Bonus Episode
In this extra special instalment of the blind sports series, Jamie speaks to Bernie from FC sensory, a new football club for blind and visually impaired people in Coventry and Warwickshire. They discuss how the club was founded, their journey so far and the plans for the future, enjoy!please email fcsensory@protonmail.com to find out more.
Nov 21, 202328:26
Blind Sports - Aaron Fowler, Rugby
For the final episode of the Blind sports series, Jamie speaks to visually impaired rugby player Aaron Fowler. They discuss his careers in journalism and physiotherapy alongside his journey into VI rugby, not forgetting his disability sports podcast, enjoy! This podcasts is sponsored by FC Sensory, a football club for visually impaired and blind people based in Coventry for anyone under or over the age of 16. For more details, email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Nov 14, 202343:58
Blind Sports - Chris Wilkins, tandem cycling
In the penultimate episode of the Blind sports series, Jamie speaks to Chris Wilkins, a tandem cyclist, Chris talks about how he went from a college for the blind to university, how he got into tandem, cycling, and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club for visually impaired and blind people under and over the age of 16 based in Coventry, for more details email fcsensory@protonmail.com
Nov 09, 202340:32
Blind sports - Meme Robertson, Goalball
In the second episode of the series focusing on blind sports, Jamie speaks to GB women’s goalball player Meme Robertson. They discussed how she discovered the sport, her rise, playing at tournaments across the world and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Oct 31, 202344:52
Blind Sports - Kieran Clarke, Football & Judo
In this brand-new series, Jamie will be speaking to professional athletes who play Blind sports. The first episode is with Kieran Clark, a blind football player and martial artist, a very insightful listen, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Oct 24, 202336:49
Gaming accessibility - Kaitlyn Jones
For the final instalment of the gaming accessibility series, Jamie speaks to Xbox program manager, Kaitlyn Jones. They speak about the transition from an occupational therapist to working for Xbox, the current landscape and future of gaming accessibility as well as much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Oct 12, 202340:38
Gaming accessibility - John Dickens
It’s finally time for the third instalment of the gaming accessibility series and this time, Jamie speaks to game user researcher John Dickens, formally of PlayStation to talk about how he got into his line of work, what he has discovered about the world of gaming accessibility and much more, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Oct 06, 202340:38
Gaming Accessibility - Alex Carey
In the second episode of the gaming accessibility series, Jamie speaks to Alex Carey, the founder of play ability consultancy. They talk everything accessibility from PC to console, mobility to sensory, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Sep 19, 202301:05:09
Gaming accessibility - Brandon Cole
We are back for a brand-new series and this time we are focusing on the world of gaming accessibility. For the first episode, Jamie speaks to blind gaming accessibility consultant, Brandon Cole who worked with the game developer, naughty dog on the accessibility of the last of us part one and two amongst other pretty cool things in the gaming accessibility space, enjoy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a new football club based in Coventry offering free football sessions to visually impaired and blind people of all ages, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Sep 12, 202301:13:56
Accessibility in Football - Liam Bird & Lindsay Knott, LPF Employee & NFFC DSA Chair
In the final instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie speaks to level playing field employee Leon bird who works with disabled supporters associations across the country, as well as Lindsay Knott who is the chairperson of the Nottingham Forest disabled supporters Association, enjoy! Sponsored by FC Sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Aug 31, 202301:34:25
Accessibility in Football - Owain Davies, Level Playing Field CEO
For the third instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie speaks to the CEO of the level playing field charity, Owain Davies. Looking at accessibility within the sport from a different perspective and the amazing work the charity does across the country, enjoy! Sponsored bye FC Sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Aug 22, 202348:18
Accessibility in Football - Nathan Edge, Mansfield Town Fan
In the second instalment of the accessibility in football series, Jamie is joined by blind Mansfield town fan, Nathan Edge. They discuss what it is like going to football games at a lower level as a disabled fan, what is in place for visually impaired and blind fans, what could be done to improve the experience and much more. Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Aug 15, 202301:11:22
Accessibility in Football - Clive & Ash, Coventry City Fans
The podcast is back! Today is the first episode in a mini series focusing on the accessibility within mainstream football, Jamie speaks to Clive and ash about their experiences of going to football grounds all over the country, with Ash being a wheelchair user and Clive being his dad. Warning, this episode is Coventry City heavy! Sponsored by FC sensory, a blind football club based in Coventry, email fcsensory@protonmail.com for more details.
Aug 08, 202301:12:28
40. Journeys with Hannah Vogel
This week, Jamie is joined by accessibility advocate and researcher of disability within the ancient world, Hannah Vogel, enjoy!
Jun 26, 202246:44
39. Journeys with Vinnie Keating - Park 2
This week, Jamie is joined bye A former guest of journeys in Vinnie Keating who works at Heswall disabled children’s holiday fund. He is back to talk about what has happened over the past year, aspirations for future camps and more, enjoy!
Apologise for the audio quality in this one, was the day before I got my new set up.
Apologise for the audio quality in this one, was the day before I got my new set up.
Jun 12, 202233:48
38. Journeys with Aaron Phipps MBE
This week, Jamie chance to Paralympic gold medallist, Aaron Phipps about finding his passion for wheelchair rugby, winning gold at the Rio games, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and much, much more, enjoy!
Jun 05, 202247:14
37. Journeys with Gavin Neate
And we are back! After a weeks break we are back with a bang and this time, Jamie is joined by not one, but two people by the names of Jon Attenborough and Gavin Neate to talk about The app, welcome by Neatebox, enjoy!
May 22, 202257:42
36. Journeys with Lucy Webster
Today, Jamie talks to disability journalist, Lucy Webster, enjoy!
May 08, 202237:30
35. Journeys with Ellie Wallwork
This week, Jamie talks to visually impaired actress Ellie Wallwork to talk about how she got into acting, why University wasn’t right for her, being in Doctor Who and call the midwife, her future plans and much, much more, enjoy!
May 01, 202256:54
34. Journeys with Chris Whitaker
This week, Jamie sits down with disabled sports enthusiast, Chris Whitaker, they talk about his journey through education as someone with cerebral palsy and how he got into disabled sports, enjoy!
Apr 24, 202201:08:17
33. Journeys with Sophie Kamlish
This week, Jamie talks to paralympian, world champion and illustrator, Sophie Kamlish about her journey into sports, achieving her goals and her passion for art, enjoy!
Apr 17, 202201:00:31
32. Journeys with Ian Hamilton
This week, Jamie sits down with gaming accessibility expert Ian to talk everything games, enjoy!
Apr 10, 202241:46
31. Journeys with Hollie-Anne Brooks
For the 31st instalment, Jamie is joined by Hollie, a freelance journalist who discusses many topics around disability and beyond, enjoy!
Apr 03, 202254:33
30. Journeys with Chris Wilkins
This week Jamie is joined by Chris to talk about his Journey so far, it’s also the first ever face-to-face podcast, enjoy!
Jan 23, 202201:42:24
29. Journeys with Sophie Coyne
We are back!!! After four long months, journeys is finally back. I talked to Sophie, who is a current university student and passionate about disability sport, football to be more specific, I hope you enjoy!
Jan 16, 202250:32
28. Journeys with Daisy Holder.
This week, Jamie is joined by disability history researcher daisy to talk about her journey, how she got into becoming a history researcher and we dive into some topics within disability history, enjoy!
Aug 22, 202101:08:06
27. Journeys with Dr Hannah Barham-Brown.
We are back again, and for the 27th episode, Jamie is joined by the lovely Dr Hannah Barham-Brown to talk about being in medical school as a disabled person, being involved with the women’s equality party, what life has been like throughout the pandemic and much more, enjoy!
Aug 08, 202154:48
26. Journeys with Tony and Cleaves.
This episode, Jamie is joined by Tony and Cleaves from the See saw Podcast. They talk about how they met, getting into podcasting and much more, enjoy!
Jul 25, 202101:11:13
25. Journeys with Ban Summers.
We are back! After another mini hiatus journeys is back and it’s a great one. Jamie is joined by Alice Evans to talk to chronically ill singer/songwriter, Ban Summers. Enjoy!
Jul 11, 202101:14:32
24. Journeys with Debra Ruh.
In this episode, I am joined by disability entrepreneur, Debra Ruh to talk about her journey and the formation of billion strong, it’s a fascinating episode, enjoy!
Jun 20, 202155:27
23. Journeys with Ciara Lawrence.
It’s Sunday which means it’s time for another episode of Journeys and this time round i was joined by learning disability advocate and fellow podcaster, Ciara Lawrence. It was great fun and an enjoyable one once again, enjoy!
Jun 13, 202157:58
22. Journeys with Vinny Keating.
In this episode, i am joined by the familiar voice that is Jon Attenborough to chat with Vinny Keating about his own journey and the amazing work his charity, Heswall Disabled Children’s Holiday Fund do. It’s a bit different to other episodes but just as important to listen to, enjoy!
Jun 06, 202101:06:19