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Volunteer Spotlight

Since 1991, hundreds of volunteers have been bringing print to life through audio for those that are blind and low vision in Colorado. Each month, we select a particularly outstanding volunteer to be interviewed by Evan Starnes to talk about what it means to be a volunteer, how they got involved, and of course, there is always time for some fun questions to spice up the show!

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28:42

Bob Nettleton

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/12/19

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51:25

Phillip Bradbury

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/10/17

On this longer than typical episode of VLS, we have a rabit hole filled discussion with Phillip Bradbury, reader of the MileHigh Sports Magazine, amongst lots of other readings. We talk about the transition from in-person to remote reading, share some hart felt stories about Kat Bradbury, the former volunteer manager who has since past on, and go down plenty of rabit holes about music, radio, and how it ultimately lead to Phillip's involvement with Aftersight.

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17:55

Kevin Martindale

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/09/26

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30:50

Linda Chambers: Music is a Universal Language

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/07/18

This month, we talk with Linda Chambers, the volunteer of the month for June. Linda Chambers has a rich background as a general music teacher for 35 years and enjoys reading for the Grand Junction Sentinel. Linda's passion for music includes playing various instruments including Ukulele, and she has a strong belief in the universal language of music to connect people across cultures.

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Thom Mcmillen

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/07/07

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Tom McMillen, the Volunteer of the Month for May. They discuss Tom's journey into volunteering, his role in the Steely Dan tribute band My Old School, and we get to hear a fun test recording Thom made when we were troubleshooting his microphone.

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28:50

Melissa Bonnette

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/05/01

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Melissa Bonnette, the Volunteer of the Month for March, to discuss her extensive journey with AfterSight, the evolution of audio reading, and the importance of community feedback. They explore Melissa's personal experiences, her recording setup, and the impact of volunteering on both the volunteers and the community.

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33:55

Jason Koncsol

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2025/01/04

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Jason Consol, the volunteer of the month for December. They discuss Jason's journey into audio narration, his love for model railroading, and the challenges he faced when starting out. The conversation also touches on Jason's audio setup, including his equipment choices and techniques for improving his reading skills. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, insights into the world of audio narration, and a festive holiday

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36:04

Gregory Haddock: The Power of Community Voice

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/11/22

this month, we welcome Gregory Haddock under the spotlight. Greg shares his journey into community service and his passion for audio content and especially audio gear, we discuss the importance of local news, the skills gained through volunteering, and the importance of finding your voice. Gregory also shares insights into his professional audio work and the mission-driven projects he is involved in, including his media agency Jubilaria which helps new aspiring entrepreneurs and community activists

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43:00

Ken Beck: Finding the Joy in Audio

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/10/16

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Ken Beck, a dedicated volunteer with AfterSight. They discuss Ken's inspirations, his passion for audio and music, his hobbies, and his journey into volunteering. Ken shares his experiences with audio recording, the challenges he faced, and the importance of preparation and technique in delivering quality audio content. The conversation also touches on Ken's audio gear setup and his love for classical music and silversmithing. In

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29:15

Sofia Niemeyer: dogs make the world go round

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/09/27

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Sophia Niemeyer, the volunteer of the month for August. Sophia shares her experience as a volunteer reader for the Pike's Peak Courier and discusses her involvement with Guide Dogs for the Blind. She also talks about her favorite places to visit in Colorado and offers words of wisdom for listeners and volunteers alike.

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26:36

Mary Carley: reading with enthusiasm

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/09/03

Mary Carly, a long-time volunteer at AfterSight, shares her experience and insights in this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight. Mary has been volunteering for 23 years and currently reads the Colorado Springs Gazette for the listeners. She talks about her favorite part of volunteering, the recognition and appreciation she receives, and the satisfaction of knowing that her efforts benefit others. Mary also discusses the changes in the recording stile and the ongoing research to enhance Aftersight's

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23:15

Lori Hendrickson: The Power to Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/07/03

Congratulations to Lori Hendrickson for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for July. Lori began at Aftersight back in 2015, which means she is about to hit ten years with Aftersight. After retiring from teaching kindergarten, Lori was looking for ways to give back to her community, and she discovered Aftersight in the local newspaper. Lori has been reading the Grand Junction Sentinel ever since, and she has a lot of compassion for local communities, and ensuring that they have equal access to

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35:19

Bryce Johnston: Painting the Picture through audio

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/06/04

Bryce Johnston, the volunteer of the month for June, shares his experience in audio broadcasting and his journey with AfterSight. He discusses his love for golf, his favorite type of audio content, and his passion for sports radio. Bryce talks about his college radio experience at an NPR station and how it shaped his interest in broadcasting. He also shares his involvement in volunteer work, including his work with Junior Achievement and his discovery of AfterSight. Bryce discusses his experience

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Ralph Towers: rabbit holes Galore

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/05/13

This month on VSL, Evan interviews Ralph Towers, Aftersights may volunteer of the month.Ralph started with aftersight around sevin years ago, reading the Grand Junction Sentenal. In this epasode, you'll get a glimps into not only Ralph's volunteer experience, but also some of his passed endeavors, like working as a voice tallent for a student radio station.

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00:17:12

Claudia Murphy: stepping out of your comfort zone

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/04/16

Aftersight is proud to nominate Claudia Murphy as the volunteer of the month for April.Claudia began as a volunteer seven years ago, but she has been a verry active volunteer in her community since moving to the United States over 20 years ago. Claudia joined Aftersight as part of a new years resolution to do something out of her comfort zone, and she has been an integral part of our Spanish programming ever since.

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00:26:57

Geri Gingras: I recorded from bed

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/03/06

This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with Geri Gingras, who just reached her five-year anniversary at Aftersight.Geri began her volunteer work at an organization formally known as Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, which later became Learning Ally, which is similar to Aftersight, but primarily handles the reading and transcription of college textbooks. When Learning Ally closed most of their in-person offices, Geri began looking for other reading opportunities, and found the Colorado

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00:29:49

Keith Gawlick: amateur radio operator and opera...

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/02/07

This month, host Evan Starnes interviews Keith Gawlick, who has been a volunteer reader since 1999.During this episode, we talk about how Keith got started with the Greely Tribune, how he moved on to Hobby Radio and Opera News, and the significance behind the two shows. There is quite a lot of information on opera music and amateur radio packed into this episode; so grab your favorite hot beverage, and enjoy the show.

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00:29:17

Bill Lundgren: kissing the Blarney Stone

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2024/01/17

We're back at it this month with Bill Lundgren, a licensed psychotherapist and the host of Blindsight. In this episode, Evan and Bill touch briefly on Bill's journey into vision loss, how he became a licensed psychotherapist and started his own practice, and how it eventually led to him becoming the host of the Aftersight original, Blindsight. We also briefly touch on the significance of the Blarney Stone and Bill's experience kissing the stone. Bill is totally blind and was previously on The Blind

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00:29:30

Thom Anglewicz: Constently Learning

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2023/12/05

Happy holidays from all of us at AINC, soon to be Aftersight. This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Tom Anglewicz, a retired architect. Tom started as a volunteer in 2014, but that's only part of the story. Tom joined our relocation committee to share his architectural expertise and make sure we find a place that fits our needs; his contributions have been tremendous! In his free time, Tom enjoys walking his dog and taking care of his bonsai trees.

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00:22:55

Ginger Hedrick: hiking, reading, and chamber music

Volunteer Spotlight ·

2023/11/17

This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Ginger Hedrick. Ginger started as an in-person reader, but eventually, she and her family moved to West Virginia, where Ginger has continued as a remote reader ever since. Ginger is a musician; the flute is her instrument of choice, and she has played for several orchestras. Besides playing the flute, Ginger is also an avid hiker and reader. She finds volunteering for AINC very fulfilling and is honored to be the November Volunteer of the Month.

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