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The Blind Chick
The Blind Chick is an Aftersight Original hosted by Penn and Moses Street. It’s a raw, real, and often funny conversation space where blindness isn’t a limitation—it’s part of the story. Each episode dives into the lives of blind and low-vision people, exploring resilience, identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of living without sight. With heart, humor, and honesty, The Blind Chick breaks stereotypes, challenges stigma, and reminds us all that blindness is not the end of the story—it’s…
Episodes
The Blind ChickBe Ready App and John Romano Part 2
In this powerful episode of The Blind Chick, John Romano from Disaster Central joins Penn and Moses to explore emergency preparedness through a lens of…
The Blind ChickDisaster Central: Planning with Purpose with John Romano Part 1
In this eye-opening episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street sit down with John Romano—nonprofit leader, former relief worker, and founder of…
The Blind ChickI Aint Makin Salt and Pepper Shakers: Zach Tidwell Part 2
In this raw and inspiring continuation of Zach Tidwell’s story, The Blind Chick dives deeper into Zach’s journey of survival, addiction, recovery, and…
The Blind ChickA Shot at Life: Zach Tidwell’s Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
In this powerful and emotional episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome Zach Tidwell, a blind Marine Corps veteran, suicide survivor, and resilience…
The Blind ChickDr. Charles Powell: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Legacy (Part 3)
In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive into his inspiring story of perseverance, professionalism, and pride…
The Blind ChickDr. Charles Powell Part 2: Blindness, Brilliance, and Building Your Own Table
In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic…
The Blind ChickBlind, But Not Broken with Dr. Charles Powell
In this raw and riveting episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome the unforgettable Dr. Charles Powell—a blind legal consultant, business owner, and…
The Blind ChickAftersight Hosts Unleashed Part 2
In this exciting follow-up to Part 1, The Blind Chick brings together the voices behind Aftersight’s most beloved shows: Kim Wardlow (Navigating Life with…
The Blind ChickAftersight Hosts Unleashed
In this special crossover edition of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses bring together the entire AfterSight podcast family for the very first time. This lively…
The Blind ChickLocked, Loaded, and Listening: Hunting, Healing, and Hearing Loss with Darren Zenger
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses sit down with therapist and avid hunter Darren Zenger for a powerful, raw, and deeply insightful…
The Blind ChickHealing Beyond Words: Trauma, Sobriety, and Brain-spotting with Darran Zenger
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street sit down with Darran Zenger, a licensed clinical social worker at Cirque…
The Blind ChickIf You Can Do It, Do It – Part Two with Steven Vine
In Part Two of this powerful and heartfelt interview, The Blind Chick welcomes back Canadian disability advocate and podcaster Steven Vine, host of Disability…
The Blind ChickThe Price of Not Slowing Down (Part 1)
In this powerful episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses sit down with Canadian podcaster Stephen Vine, host of Disability Diaries. Known for his sharp wit…
The Blind ChickCan’t See It, Still Nailed It: The Brushstrokes of John Bramblitt
This heartwarming and visually vibrant episode of The Blind Chick opens with a special birthday celebration for co-host Penn Street. Listeners from around the…
The Blind ChickNo Sight, No Problem: The Bob Ross of Blind Art
In this episode, The Blind Chick welcomes world-renowned blind artist John Bramblitt. Penn and Moses dive into John's inspiring journey from losing his sight…
The Blind ChickJazz, Jokes, and a Birthday Serenade: A Special Episode with Diane “Deeds” Schuur
In this heartwarming and music-filled episode of The Blind Chick, host Penn Street and co-host Moses Street welcome the legendary Diane “Deeds” Schuur—jazz…
The Blind ChickDiane Schuur Spills the Tea: Vertigo, Jazz, & Cat Chaos!
In this heartfelt episode, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur (affectionately called "Deeds") returns to The Blind Chick for a deeply personal…
The Blind ChickDr. L Penny Rosenblum Advocating for your Education
In this episode of The Blind Chick, we continue our conversation with Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, diving deeper into education, advocacy, and empowering individuals…
The Blind ChickThe Value of Advocacy with Dr. Penny Rosenblum
In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses Street sit down with Dr. Penny Rosenblum, an educator and advocate who has made a significant impact in the…
The Blind ChickClarke Reynolds Part 2
In this inspiring episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses sit down with Clark Reynolds, a blind artist who is revolutionizing Braille by bringing it into…
The Blind ChickBraille Art Revolution with Clarke Reynolds
n this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street welcome Clark Reynolds, an extraordinary blind Braille artist and soon-to-be-published…
The Blind ChickEmergency Preparedness with Marty Sobo (Part 2)
In this powerful follow-up conversation, The Blind Chick welcomes back Marty Sobo to continue the discussion on emergency preparedness for individuals who are…
The Blind ChickSurviving the California Wildfires with Marty Sobo (Part 1)
This episode of The Blind Chick dives into the harrowing realities of navigating natural disasters as a blind individual. Hosts Moses and Penn Street welcome…
The Blind ChickExploring Intimacy, Therapy, and Insight with Raquel Perez (Part 2)
This episode of The Blind Chick continues the conversation with Raquel Perez, a licensed couples and sex therapist, focusing on the intersection of intimacy…
The Blind ChickUnderstanding Intimacy: A Conversation with Raquel Perez
This episode of The Blind Chick dives into a candid and eye-opening discussion about sex education, intimacy, and navigating the complexities of relationships…
The Blind ChickDenise Leigh: Britain's Got Talent and Other Silly Stories!
In this heartwarming episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome Denise Leigh for the third and final part of their incredible conversation. Denise, a…
The Blind ChickDenise Leigh: Blindness, Brass Bands, and Battling Breast Cancer
Summary: In part two of this heartfelt three-part series, Denise Leigh shares her journey of living with genetic blindness, parenting children with vision…
The Blind ChickDenise Leigh: A Life of Light in Darkness (Part 1 of 3)
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street kick off an inspiring three-part series with Denise Leigh. Denise shares her…
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Back to sports with Wendy Fagan
In this inspiring episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses Street interview Wendy Fagan, the director of Envision Blind Sports. Together, they explore how…
The Blind ChickThanksgiving with The Blind Chick
The Blind Chick: Thanksgiving Special In this heartfelt and humorous Thanksgiving episode, hosts Penn and Moses Street reflect on their 37 years of shared…
The Blind ChickEnvision Blind Sports Part 1
In this engaging episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street sit down with Wendy Fagan, founder of Envision Blind Sports, to discuss the…
The Blind ChickUncommon Vision: Matt Hendrick on Art, UFOs, and Purpose
Join hosts Penn and Moses as they continue their captivating conversation with Matt Hendrick in the second installment of his story. Matt delves deeper into…
The Blind ChickUncommon Vision: The Matt Hendrick Story Part 1
In this captivating episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street sit down with artist and author Matt Hendrick to explore his remarkable journey…
The Blind ChickYou Want Me to Boat Race?
The Blind Chick Podcast Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, your hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into a conversation with Chelsea Elder from Adaptive…
The Blind ChickWho Said You Needed Sight to Play Sports?
Join hosts Penn and Moses Street as they tackle misconceptions about blindness and share personal, humorous stories in this episode of The Blind Chick. They’re…
The Blind ChickBlind Chick Designs Part 2
Welcome back to The Blind Chick! In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Tricia, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her…
The Blind ChickBlind Girl Designs: Tricia Waechter Part 1
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street share their relaxing getaway to Colorado’s Hot Sulphur Springs, discussing the importance of…
The Blind ChickEvan Schwabrock's Journey: Fitness, Empowerment, and Thriving with Vision Loss
In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into an inspiring conversation with Evan Schwabrock, who opens up about his…
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Joel Schneider - Soul Dogs Part 2
We know you have questions for Penn and Moses. Why not drop them the line and ask them those burning questions that you can't keep inside? Call us at…
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Joel Schneider: Soul Dogs
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Blind Chick. I know you have questions for Penn and Moses, so why not ask? Give us a call at (720) 712-8856 or…
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Paula Kissinger: Train them how to train you. It's not that hard!
We're so glad you're listening to The Blind Chick. If you have any questions for Penn or Moses, email them at feedback@aftersight.org or give them a call at…
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Paula Kissinger: Finding Normalcy and Community Through Sports
Summary Paula Kissinger, a guest on The Blind Chick podcast, shares her story of how sports became her compass through vision loss. She grew up loving sports…
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Live From the Shine Festival
Summary The Blind Chick podcast is a platform for people with disabilities to share their stories. The hosts Penn and Moses Street interview individuals from…
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Marty Sobo: Don't Forget to Unmute yourself
Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses interview Marty Sobo, a podcaster and tech guru who is a strong advocate for…
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Dominick Petrillo Part 2
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interviews Dominic Petrello, a writer and advocate for the blind community. They discuss Dominic's upcoming kidney…
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Dominick Petrillo: The Sports Writer's New Vision
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interviews Dominic Petrillo, a blind sportswriter, about his journey and experiences in the sports industry. Dominic…
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Prioritizing Self-Care: Melodie Paubert Part 2
Summary In this episode, Melodie Paubert discusses her goal of helping others who are in the same situation as her, providing financial education and literacy…
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Empowering Girls Through Education: Melodie Paubert Part 1
Summary Melody Paubert, an entrepreneur from Madagascar, shares her journey of growing up in a small town and eventually coming to the United States. She…
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Redefining Abilities: Rebecca Shields, Part 1
Summary Rebecca Shields, a blind advocate and educator, shares her journey of living with blindness and the challenges she faced as a parent. She emphasizes…
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Embracing Blindness as a Gift Jamiee Kadish Part 2
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Jamiee Kaddish. They discuss the importance of slowing down, finding peace within…
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The Power of Being Present in the Body
Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses interview Jamie Kaddish, a teacher of movement and life. Jamie shares her journey of transitioning…
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Making Art Accessible for Everyone
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses rejoin Ted Tahquechi and discuss his journey as a travel blogger and photographer after losing his sight. He shares his…
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The Therapeutic Power of Photography for Vision Loss
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interview Ted Tahquechi, a travel blogger, award-winning photographer, and public speaker who lost his vision in a car…
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Breaking Down Polarization with Storytelling and Music
Summary Cordelia Zars, the executive director of Empathy Theater Project, discusses the mission of the organization to develop original theater that fosters…
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Inspiration Behind Blind Delights
Summary Stephanie Barrera Valdes shares her journey of vision loss, career impact, and the creation of Blind Delights. She discusses her diagnosis, moving to…
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Living Full Out: Taking Action and Finding Balance
Summary The episode features a conversation with Nancy Solari, a woman who is changing the world with her work. The hosts, Penn and Moses Street, share their…
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Oksana Chuchunkova Part 2
Summary In this conversation, Oksana Chichikova discusses the challenges and discrimination faced by blind individuals in Russia and the United States. She…
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Growing Up Blind in Russia: Finding Belonging
Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses interview Oksana Chuchinkova, the diversity and inclusion manager at a global institution and an…
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Unsightly Opinions
Summary In this conversation, Tamara, also known as Unsightly Opinions, discusses her fashion sense, social media presence, vision loss due to albinism…
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Leaving a Legacy of Love
Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses welcome Precious Perez, a talented musician and author. They discuss Precious' background in music, her journey as an…