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Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc

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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00:27:11

Catching up with Will Stephens of TPSN

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/27

On this episode of PSN, Alex and Nathan welcome back Will Stephens of Trailer Park Sports Network (TPSN). Will shares his recent experience covering Wheelchair Handball—explaining how the sport is played, how he discovered it, and what it was like connecting with Team USA. The conversation also touches on what's next for Will, including a look at some para sports and other lesser-known competitions that deserve more attention.Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that

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01:11:29

That’s a Wrap! | Kelly and Company

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/27

On 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

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00:56:00

Summer Concerts, KellyCo Memories & Foodie Forecast:...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/26

Summertime 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

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00:56:03

Therapeutic Drumming, Forbes Accessibility 100 List &...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/25

On 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

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00:30:28

Ask a Certified Vision Rehab Specialist Q&A & Songs...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/24

Leanne 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

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00:56:03

Endings, The Times of NOW & The Ups and Downs of O&M...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/23

There 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

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00:30:10

Live Show Era with Kevin Philipupillai, Brock Signs...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/20

On 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

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00:56:16

Describing Dance, The Underwater Protection, AI in...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/19

Have 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

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00:30:03

Accessible Travel & Para Sport Explained | Kelly and...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/17

What 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 #KellyCoFind Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI

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00:56:03

Best of Ask a Vet, Summer Hydration & Apple’s WWDC...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/16

Starting 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

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00:30:45

Artists Corner Feature Kathy Austin & Voices of the...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/13

On 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

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00:56:00

Must-see Arts, Final Accessibility Gaming Highlights...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/12

Canada is full of fantastic artists in a variety of genres, Amy Amantea, Arts and culture contributor, tells us where to purchase the perfect ticket. Blind Gamer Markus McCracken is back with a final word on accessibility in video gaming for people with disabilities. Plus, he has an update to his own game pitch, Silent Evidence. Midweek’s the new weekend, Mary Mammoliti is here to talk Wednesday dining, why it’s having a moment, and how we can take advantage of it.Find Kelly & Company on

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00:56:00

Sinuses, Closing Your Small Business & CILT’s 40-Year...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/11

Being nosy about others is frowned upon, but being nosy about yourself is important when it comes to your sinuses. Frances Wong has us covered on that front. Thinking of closing your business? Kevin Shaw joins us today to talk about how to wind down your small business the right way—with grace, strategy, and no loose ends. Wendy Porch, Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, comes on to celebrate 40 years of CILT’s role in empowering people with disabilities to live

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00:29:36

Disability Representation in How to Train Your Dragon...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/10

Alicia Grace Chenier is a passionate advocate for disability representation in media. Alicia is here to discuss the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, and the opportunities it presents for authentic representation. Plus, we chat with a pair of people who have been part of Kelly and Company, other AMI shows and have just been expanding the world of broadcasting in such meaningful ways. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCoFind

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00:56:15

Emotional Toll of Vision Loss, Meatless Mondays &...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/09

All of us have to adapt to change sometimes - whether that be new jobs, moving house, a new baby in the family or even just getting a new piece of tech that you have to figure out how to use. But what if the change is in your level of sight? Psychotherapist, Fern Lulham joins us to share her experience. What is the point in cutting out meat one day a week? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us about Meatless Mondays and how it can help more than just your cholesterol. Plus, the best way to mark the

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00:29:56

Behind the Music: Rachel Harding’s Sunrise Willow |...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/06

On this heartfelt Friday edition, Kelly MacDonald and Brock Richardson welcome back the long-awaited Artist Corner segment. Multidisciplinary artist Rachel Harding shares the story behind “Sunrise Willow,” a lush, chill track first created to ease flight anxiety and now brought to life through her practicum at the National Access Arts Centre (NAC). Rachel opens up about self-expression, creativity, and the community that’s helped her find her voice.Later, entertainment contributor Michael Fair

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00:56:29

Stealing the Sky, Accessible burlesque, Accessible...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/05

The Oakville Festival of Film and Arts is set to present the red-carpet gala premiere of Stealing the Sky, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Written by award-winning writer and actor Marie Dame and directed by Canadian icon Megan Follows, Stealing the Sky presents a diverse mosaic of interlocking stories set against the backdrop of Toronto’s expanding urban landscape. Megan Follows is here now to give us the scoop! What is burlesque? Let’s find out with Christine Malec, who’s also here to tell us how some

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00:56:00

Name Changes, Finance Review & All About Runner Chris...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/04

On today’s show, Lucia Bellafante joins us with updates on her journey of growth and change. Ryan Chin from Sun Life Financial will shed some light on investments and savings, the gist of everything we’ve learned with him on the show. Marathon runner Chris Nikik and Adidas revolutionizing running for people in the Down syndrome community. Jennie Bovard is excited to tell us all about it. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCoFind Kelly & Company on

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00:29:00

British Film Reviews & Para Fencing | Kelly and Company

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/03

On today’s show, Film Critic Michael McNeely has us covered with two British series with deaf representation. And Host of Para Sport Nation, Alex Smyth, explains all we need to know about Para Fencing. 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

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00:56:00

City Hawks, Everyday Nutrition Hacks & The Best of AI...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/06/02

Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us about a behavioural scientist who published a research article about a hawk that had learned to adapt to city life particularly well. You can easily make a lot of your favourite meals healthier by making some small modifications to traditional recipes or methods, let’s talk health hacks for the kitchen with Nutritionist Julia Karantjas. Learn how AI is becoming part of our everyday life at home, work, and play with Tech Expert Michael Babcock. Find Kelly & Company

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