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Discover Podcasting at KSSB

Podcasting has been an interest to students with visual impairments here at the Kansas State School for the Blind for several years, and the number of people that are listening to the episodes indicates that others must share that interest. Since 2020, the club has hosted 3 "seasons" of discussion different student "hosts". The group has posted over 70 episodes, and achieved over 9,000 all-time downloads! Topics in each episode vary, and should be popular with anyone that enjoys podcasting. Contact us if you have a topic and/or guest speaker you would like to listen to.

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  1. 74

    KSSB Derailed: How We Read

    NLS Summer Reading Program: Unearth A Story: https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/summer-reading/  Kansas Instructional Resource Center: https://ksdetasn.org/kirc/kansas-instructional-resource-center Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  2. 73

    KSSB Derailed: How We Once Were

    The KSSB Derailed team talked with 3 graduates of KSSB. Amaro, Ne'Vaeh, and Jimmy talked about school memories and how the school was in the past. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  3. 72

    Talking Tech with Robert Beach

    Today's episode features special guest, former KSSB student and Assistive Technology Specialist at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Mr. Robert Beach! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  4. 71

    KSSB Derailed: How we free time

    Students and club sponsors talk about how they free time in their own life styles. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  5. 70

    Recap of the Capital Trip

    Information about National Federation for the Blind: https://www.nfbks.org/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  6. 69

    Reintroducing the new Dorm Director, Ms. Erin!

    In this episode, students interview one of KSSB's favorite people about her new role as Dorm Director. Learn about Ms. Erin Meyer's past and what lead her to this role. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  7. 68

    KSSB Derailed: How We Sleep

    Student guests talk with guest Callie about sleep and discuss a sleep habits, caffeine intake, and more! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  8. 67

    Behind the Eyes of Season 3 Podcasters: Pt. 2

    Today, we continue discussing our visual impairments and how we adapt, read and the tools we use. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  9. 66

    Behind the Eyes of Season 3 Podcasters: Pt. 1

    New year, new voices. Introducing the podcasters behind Season 3 of KSSB Discover Podcasting! This is a 2 part episode featuring KSSB High School & Transition student podcasters! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  10. 65

    KSSB Derailed: How We Space Camp 2025

    More information about Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS) https://www.scivis.org/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  11. 64

    KSSB Derailed: How We IEP

    https://familiestogetherinc.org/chase/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  12. 63

    Kssb Derailed: How We Work

    https://thegoldenscoop.org/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  13. 62

    What's it like to grow up with Blind Parents with Ms. Aundrayah

    https://kansasblind.gov/services/field-services/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  14. 61

    How We Tech Part 2

    https://www.ally.me/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  15. 60

    Starting a Band with The Spinrockers

    https://www.facebook.com/thespinrockers/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  16. 59

    KSSB Derailed: How we Tech Part 1

    In this episode, hosts Addie, Callie, Iris, Jimmy, Riley, and Vivi discuss their favorite technologies and how they use them to make their lives more accessible. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  17. 58

    An Interview With Ms. Chandra

    Ms. Chandra is an Instructional Assistant, an individual who is visually impaired, and uses RideKC Freedom Paratransit Systems. She uses accessibility to navigate everyday life and also works in KSSB's Life Skills 3 classroom with Mr. Kevin Dierks. She is also an individual who loves music like many people do. She works at Kansas State School for the Blind supporting students on everyday tasks like math, science, Etc. She also goes on field trips and community outings with the kids. Please Listen and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  18. 57

    Cheerleading Recap with Coach Jaelyn

    This episode is about cheerleading and how we cheer. We welcome our special guest Coach Jaelyn to talk about the 2024-2025 cheer season. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  19. 56

    KSSB Derailed: How We Guide Dog

    Callie's dog is from Dogs, Inc  Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  20. 55

    What is a School Resource Officer?

    A new crew interviews our KCK School Resource Officer, Officer Dave Mitchell! We also get to ask questions about being a Police Officer and learn more about his background! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  21. 54

    Hey Humans! Dive into Something Different!

    Hey Humans! Ready to dive into something different? Join campus students for a new semester of KSSB Discover Podcasting, where students interview all types of cool guests and people! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  22. 53

    KSSB Derailed: How We Space Camp

    https://www.scivis.org/https://www.kcblindallstars.org/https://kssb.net/  Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  23. 52

    Come on Back to KSSB Derailed!

    Join your hosts, Callie, Iris, Vivi, Addie, and Riley as they hop back on the KSSB Derailed Train and present new episodes for the 24-25 school year. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  24. 51

    Speech Perspectives with Sherri Rigby

    Podcasters talk to Ms. Sherri Rigby about working in the NICU, public schools, and students at KSSB. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  25. 50

    KSSB Derailed: How We Homework

    In this episode, podcasters discuss how we handle homework on top of our extracurricular activities, plus the pros and cons of online classes, time management, and the responsibilities of being a student. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  26. 49

    Parent Perspectives with Charles McCartney

    In this episode, podcasters sit down with Charles McCartney, a Missouri machinist, KSSB parent, and advocate for students with special needs. Dan, Ty, Tavi, and Mr. Christian discuss overcoming adversity as a parent, legislation that helps like the BRITE Act, (Blind Students' Right to Independence, Training, and Education), the Expanded Core Curriculum, and more! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  27. 48

    KSSB Derailed: How We Music Part #2

    Helpful links:Blind Country Records: http://www.youtube.com/@blindcountryrecords2297DJ McMoto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-yamamoto-77a1ba243venom.fmlogic.band  Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  28. 47

    Art & Life with Ms. Stephanie

    This time on Discover Podcasting, KSSB students interview one of our own, Ms. Stephanie Smith, a IA in our dorms, an art teacher in Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, and an all around creative person! Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  29. 46

    KSSB Derailed: How We Music Part #1

    In the first of two parts, Addie, Callie, Iris, and Vivi discuss how they listen to and experience music, from concerts to their personal playlists. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  30. 45

    KSSB Derailed: How We Food

    Cover art by Callie Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  31. 44

    Catching up with Ms. Shelby

    In this episode, we are excited to catch up with Ms. Shelby Erskine, former Dorm staff and all around rock star! We learn about her new role as the Residential Program Improvement Coordinator on-campus at the Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, MA. Though we are separated by miles, Ms. Shelby will forever be a part of KSSB family. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  32. 43

    KSSB Derailed: How We See

    Get to know your show hosts and learn how they "see" the world. Cover art created by Callie. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  33. 42

    Ham Radio with Dr. Kendall Krug, OD

    Ty, Patrick, and Tavi sit down with a longtime KSSB supporter and Optometrist out of Hays, Kansas, Dr. Kendall Krug. The team discusses (geeks out) on Ham Radio and the various ways users who are visually impaired can access this platform and community Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  34. 41

    Blind Sports with KSSB & the Forseeable Future Foundation

    Learn more about the Forseeable Future Foundation here: https://foreseeablefuture.org/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  35. 40

    Brent Harbolt Discusses The Harbolt Company, Views on AIRA, and More

    Brent Harbolt stopped by the virtual studio to talk about the Harbolt Company, his favorite products that he's sold, views on AIRA, and more. We even managed to convince him to tell some interesting stories about his time working with different customers over the past 9 years, and we had a surprise host who came creeping up out of the woodwork to help host the show. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  36. 39

    Bonus #3: Take 10 - Make48 in a Nutshell

    The Take 10 crew discuss what Make48 is in brief, now that the show is live. They talked about what it was like to be on TV, recapped the event, and Braydn builds the scene for how his family felt about the show. They also continue expressing personal experiences. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  37. 38

    Leadership 2000, with Theresa Van Goethem

    Theresa Van Goethem stopped by the studio to talk to us about Leadership 2000, her role in the organization, and the many opportunities they have taken as part of the Wyandotte County community. She also highlights some known figures in the Kansas City area who attended Leadership 2000 over the course of its running. To learn more about this program, please contact [email protected] Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  38. 37

    Bonus #2: Take 10 - Make48 Competitors discuss their experience

    In this second episode of Take 5 (now called Take 10), our student hosts talk about their personal experiences participating in the Make48 Inventor Competition that took place December 2022 at KSSB. We welcome a new host, Kinnick, as she asks her co-hosts Riley & Addie what they liked best about that 48 hours. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  39. 36

    Millers Rustic Sawmill Owners Bucky & Melissa Share Their Story

    Bucky and Melissa join the KSSB Discover Podcast team in-person to talk about their business, Millers Rustic Sawmill! We first met Bucky & Melissa as tool techs during Make48 last December and invited them back to talk about their King City based-business, what live-edge wood is, and how it all got started. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  40. 35

    Bonus #1: Take 5 - Movie Theater Interaction As a Blind Person

    In this first episode of Take 5, our hosts in the Introduction to Podcasting group talk about what it's like as a blind person watching movies at both the theater and school. They talk about the closed captioning systems, and how they are constantly mistakenly given those devices instead of audio description. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  41. 34

    Make48 Co-Creator Tom Gray talks about the Competition

    Make48 is a 48-hour inventor competition for makers of all ages and backgrounds.  For the first time ever, Make48 comes to Kansas State School for the Blind Makerspace in December 2022. Listen to the KSSB Discover Podcast team interview the Co-Creator and CEO of Make48, Tom Gray, on the eve of the big competition. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  42. 33

    Hannah Christenson Talks About Her Work At Envision

    Hannah Christenson stopped by our hybrid studio to discuss her involvement at Envision down in Wichita, the programs Envision has to offer, Level Up, and more. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  43. 32

    Season 1 Finale!

    In this final episode of Season 1, we give an update on things to come in the coming months of the podcast, and some of our members say farewell for now. We discuss the future of the show, what our former hosts will be doing, and the possibility of new voices coming into the fold. We introduce some new voices, and Ty makes a guest appearance, after his feature on Episode 20. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  44. 31

    A Discussion on Various Aspects of Music

    The team is back with another roundtable discussion, where we deviate from our usual topics, and we talk about music instead. We go over what we like to listen to, how we listen to music, what we think our generation listens to, and what releases we're looking forward to hearing in 2022. At the end of the show, Rich previews some different projects that he and Patrick have worked on, using Logic Pro X on their Macs. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  45. 30

    Mason Armstrong talks music production, audiogames, future projects, and software development

    Mason Armstrong visits the virtual studio to discuss the different programs and games that he's developed as a blind person, his work as a music producer, and future projects. We also talk about the future of music and technology. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  46. 29

    Tidbit From Tony Gebhard

    Tony Gebhard stopped by the virtual studio to talk to us about his story. He discusses his life as a musician, his albums, his struggles with addiction, and where he is now. We also talk about how he went from living in Michigan to being a full-time resident in Alaska. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  47. 28

    Podcast Update for March 2, 2022

    Rich briefly gives us an update on what's been going on in the podcast universe, as well as what to expect in the weeks to come. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  48. 27

    A Discussion And Brief Overview of the Apple Watch

    The Discover Podcasting team discuss the pros and cons of the Apple Watch, its accessibility features, and other things that may be important for someone who either is interested in getting a watch, or who already has one and wants more information about it. Towards the end of the show, our ol' pal Rich gives us a brief demonstration on how the Apple Watch works with VoiceOver gestures, as well as going around his favorite watch face. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  49. 26

    Todd Morando Talks About Kansas Vocational Rehabitation Services

    Rich is back as host for this episode! Todd Morando stopped by the virtual studio to talk about his job as a Vocation Rehabilitation counselor in Kansas, the process of applying and opening a case with Rehabilitation Services, different policies, etc. We also discuss his life as a college student and how technology has evolved over the years. Instagram: @kssbpodcast

  50. 25

    Space Camp with Liam and Gabe

    Gabe and Liam join the boys to discuss their experiences at Space Camp For Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS), which was hosted in Huntsville, Alabama. You can find out more about SCIVIS by listening to Episode #19, or clicking on the link below: http://scivis.org/ Instagram: @kssbpodcast

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Podcasting has been an interest to students with visual impairments here at the Kansas State School for the Blind for several years, and the number of people that are listening to the episodes indicates that others must share that interest. Since 2020, the club has hosted 3 "seasons" of discussion different student "hosts". The group has posted over 70 episodes, and achieved over 9,000 all-time downloads! Topics in each episode vary, and should be popular with anyone that enjoys podcasting. Contact us if you have a topic and/or guest speaker you would like to listen to.

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