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50 Shades Of Dave
by Andrew Easton
Dave Kelly is a blind man with a vision. Having lost his sight at the age of 30, he decided that he wanted to have blindness, he didn't want blindness to have him.This series tells his amazing story from childhood - when he was fully sighted - to going blind as an adult and ultimately realising his dream of starting disability charity Daisy Inclusive UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to to Comedian Jamie MacDonald
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald tells us how his RP diagnosis has lead to a career in comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to musician and big band leader Robby Toner
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, musician and singer Robby Toner tells us how his RP diagnosis hasn’t stopped him from taking to the stage to lead a big band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to former England blind footballer Jono Heenan
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, former England blind footballer Jono Heenan tells us how his blindness wasn’t a barrier for him to win multiple caps playing for his country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to high-end photographer Robyn Lindemann
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, high-end photographer Robyn Lindemann talks about how being diagnosed with RP meant having to give up her dream job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to charity fundraiser and Pride of Britain nominee James Clarke
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, we speak to James Clarke, a man who’s raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity following his RP diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to blind rugby player Matthew Lancett
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, we meet blind rugby player Matthew Lancett whose sight changed dramatically following a stroke in his 30s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave chats to two-time Australian Big Brother winner Reggie Bird
Welcome to Series 2 of 50 Shades of Dave: a podcast that looks at life through the eyes of a blind man.This time round, host Dave Kelly - who’s totally blind through Retinitis Pigmentosa - chats to people who have RP and other sight loss conditions.In this episode, we chat to two-time Australian Big Brother winner and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant Reggie Bird. She talks candidly about how her RP diagnosis has affected her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Daisy and Dave Christmas Episode
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In our final episode of this series, we experience Daisy Inclusive UK at Christmas.We take a walk around with Dave and hear what happens at Daisy when December, and the festive season, arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave and friends: an honest chat about disability
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In Episode 9 we meet some of the beneficiaries who attend Daisy on a regular basis.Hear them chat openly and honestly with Dave about living with a disability and how Daisy helps them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Life on the inside
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.Episode 8 meets one of the many people who make Daisy Inclusive UK tick, support worker Tom.Hear Dave and Tom chat openly and honestly about life at Daisy, what it takes to be one of the team and how rewarding it is to help the beneficiaries who use Daisy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celebrating two decades of Daisy
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.Episode 7 looks back at two decades of Dave’s dream, Daisy Inclusive UK. We hear what it is that makes the whole place tick, and what it is that is key to its success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Finding Resilience
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.Episode 6 is a candid and honest chat about finding and maintaining resilience at a time when life was at its toughest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blind dates
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In episode five Dave talks openly about the challenges of finding love as a blind man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A blind man with a powerboat licence
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.Episode four introduces us to 'can-do Dave'. Hear what happened when he was told he couldn't possibly get his powerboat licence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Going Blind
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In our third episode Dave talks us through what it was like when his world was turned upside down after going totally blind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A tour of Daisy Inclusive UK with the boss, Dave Kelly
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In our second episode we take a tour of Dave's beloved charity, Daisy Inclusive UK, and hear how his dream became a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing Dave Kelly: the blind man with a vision
Welcome to a brand new podcast looking at the world through the eyes of a blind man.This is Dave Kelly's story. He went blind at the age of 30 and has strived to make sure that he has blindness; blindness hasn't got him.In this first episode we get to know Dave and hear how his life changed when he lost his sight, and how he didn’t let that stop him from chasing his dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dave Kelly is a blind man with a vision. Having lost his sight at the age of 30, he decided that he wanted to have blindness, he didn't want blindness to have him.This series tells his amazing story from childhood - when he was fully sighted - to going blind as an adult and ultimately realising his dream of starting disability charity Daisy Inclusive UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Andrew Easton
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