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Wes Derby’s Random Ramblings
by Wes Derby
Music, sports, life, current events, pop culture, entertainment. Everything. The opinions are my own. I tell it like I see it. If you agree, or if you disagree, I welcome your feedback and commentary. Eventually, may start adding episodes of the radio show, Wes's Musical Meltdown, to the playlist. Or maybe just some of the voice breaks.
Episodes
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Pride, Shootings, And The Whole American Landscape
On this episode, Nixie and I talk about my first experience at a Pride festival here in Mankato. We talk about the festival, the Queeraoke night, and much more. We also delve into the shooting of Charlie Kirk as well as other shootings of late and discuss the vile responses of the far left, as…
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Life Update for August 1, Review of New McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich, and This Morning's Fire Alarm Adventure
On this episode, as it's been a while since I've given a life update, I give a brief one. There are some things I can't talk about yet, but I skirt around them. We also discuss last night's/this morning's happenings involving a fire in the building. I also review a new breakfast sandwich from...
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My Thoughts On The Current Trump Admin So Far, and Other political Musings
On this episode, I expand on a Facebook post I'd made earlier this week, detailing some of the areas where I agree with what Trump's doing, and on areas where I don't. I also pose a few questions. We also discuss my views on legalizing drugs and prostitution...Do both, yes. Reach out to me at...
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New Linkin Park CD, BlueSky Review, Picture Descriptions For The Blind
On this episode, we discuss the new Linkin Park CD From Zero, which I love. We also talk about Bluesky, both from an accessibility standpoint and from a content standpoint. Finally, I get into the controversy surrounding picture descriptions on social media for the blind and visually impaired....
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Post-Election Thoughts: What it Means and What It Doesn't From An Independent, Moderate Place
In this episode, I give my thoughts in a concise manner on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, explain from my perspective where Democrats lost the plot and why Trump won, and point out that it won't be as bad as one side thinks it will, or as great as the other side believes. Listen,...
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Quick Life Update, RFK Jr., Paper vs. Voting Machines, and Blind Barbie
In this episode, I hit on a few topics very quickly. It's a short one, but pretty good if I do say so myself. Like what you hear? Support the podcast via CashApp at $wesleyderby, Venmo @wesley-derby, or via Zelle if you know my personal email or cell number. Thank you. Regardless of whether or…
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Life Updates for August 21, 2024: Departing Minnesota, Learning Accessibility Testing, and More
On this episode, I do a genral life catch-up. I talk about some things that went down that caused me to leave my apartment in Moorhead Minnesota, my brief brush with the law for the first time in my 46 years, an accessibility tester program I'm thinking of joining, the business, the radio show…
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Thoughts on Upcoming Election And More
Just a quick podcast to get me back into the swing of things. In this episode, I talk a little about both major party candidates as well as third-party options. I also chastise members of both parties, though primary Democrats, for their ridiculous stance on third party voting. We also talk a...
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Paratransit Problems: For non-driving friends, can you relat? Dirvers, listen and Learn
Jessica and I talk about some recent negative experiences with Valley Metro Paratransit here in the East Valley. We vent, offer anecdotes, try to think of solutions, and explain how this affects our working life and our work-life balance. This isn’t meant to be a woe-is-us thing, just getting our...
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Amazon lockers, whiskey tasting, and random chatter with myself and Jessica
The title pretty much sums it up. Continuing the trend of audio mow during the month of June. Yeah, I know I missed a couple days, but I will fix that. We’ll play catch-up at some point. We test the accessibility of the Amazon lockers, which many of my blind and visually impaired friends have…
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Back from the dead: major life updates
Just a quick update on life. Well, maybe not so quick. A lot has happened since I last updated this podcast. You thought I’d forgotten. No. I’m back. Your friendly neighborhood travel agent, DJ, and major pain in the ass is back to entertain, inform, and possibly offend you. There is offensive...
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Demo of the Instant Pot Smart WiFi While Making Dinner
For a while, people have asked me to do a demo of the Instant Pot and how I use it as a blind person. this isn’t the greatest, but is an attempt to do so. Enjoy!
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Thoughts After Cedar Rapids Derecho
In this episode, I talk about the Drecho that hit Iowa last Monday, August 10. Alicia joins me for about half the podcast to talk about the way the community here in Cedar Rapids and elsewhere around Iowa has come together during this crisis. it's a crazy time. If you're interested in finding…
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Initial Use of the Instant Pot: Some Thoughts and Experiences
Alicia and I discuss our first meal mmade in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. We discuss what went well, what didn’t go well, and some potential accessible issues we as blind users encountered. This will not be the last Instant Pot meal, or Podcast. Chili gets made tomorrow, and we may eventually...
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Instant pot initial thoughts and set up
On this episode, I explain how, as a blind person, to set up the instant pot smart Wi-Fi model. I discuss the pressure test, the accessories that came with the pot, and much more. I also promote the radio show, my travel business, and give a couple of tips with regard to this whole corona virus...
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J.E. Pinto Interview, and some Old Voice Mails
An interview with author Jo Elizabeth Pinto, writer of “Bright Side of Darkness” and “Daddy Won’t Let Mom Drive The Car”. You can learn more about the author at brightsideauthor.com. Also, added a few old voice mails I realized I never published. Hey, maybe I’ll do more with this thing this year.
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Recap of Slayer’s”The Final Campaign” Show In Columbus Ohio
Slayer brought their current tour, dubbed “the final campaign“ to Columbus Ohio on November 12. They along with Primus, ministry, and Philip H Anselmo and the illegals played nationwide arena, and blew the roof off the venue! Enjoy my thoughts, as well as a little bit of live material from the show.
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Reviews of some things I recently watched
A quick preview of the new CW TV series in the dark. Also, I talk about the Mötley Crüe movie the dirt.
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I’m back! Reviews of new releases from UFO, Buckcherry, Maren Morris, and Aaron Tippin
On this episode, we look at and hear music from several releases that of come out over the last couple of weeks. I also let you know how to find the radio show, the podcast, and how to book your next trip through me.
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Ramblings for March 22, 2018
It’s a short one today. Podcasting from the best Western plus in Keene, New Hampshire. Just some updates on my trip so far, and uses I have found for the Aira service for the visually impaired. Enjoy.
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Podcast For 02/16/2018
All about last night’s little big town concert here in Columbus. Recaps of the bands, opinions, and the like. Also, for those listening on Anchor, therewill be six songs included. I don’t believe other podcast providers will pick these up.
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Brief tech update
Google photo back up for PC with JAWS 2018: how I made it work
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Monday, November 13, 2017
We talk about international friendship day, day four of the hospital, and get a call in from an old friend. For those listening on Anchor, you will also be treated to a pretty cool song. If you’re listening on an external podcast Source, I reference the song, so you can go look for it if you…
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hospital, music, and more
We talk about my first day here at the hospital, review a few new releases, and play some cool new music.First post after getting checked in at Riverside Hospital • More from the hospital; explaining the stay, and other things. • Complaint about iTunes recent music not showing up in the music app…
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All About this Year’s CMA‘s
Just a brief rundown of my thoughts about the performances, winners, and the notable absences from the 51st annual CMA awards. 51st annual CMA awards; my thoughts on the show: part one • 51st annual CMA awards; my thoughts: part two • The 51st annual CMA awards; my thoughts: part three
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Random stuff from today
The Day After Election day: voting machines here in Ohio • Short personal update for friends and family • 51st annual CMA awards; brief rant on new artist of the year nominees
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Thoughts from NFB Ohio
Thoughts and observations from my first time attending an NFB state convention. The 71st annual NFB of Ohio convention… The dream convention, as it was called.
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Jason Aldean plays Columbus!
Live at Jason Aldean’s Columbus Show • Chris Young just finished • After the Jason Al Dean show...Live in the Parking Lot. • Home from the show: talking about the travel agency.
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NFB: Initial Impressions
Attended my first NFB meeting… These are my initial thoughts as a new member.
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Saturday ramblings
I give my thoughts on the Ezekiel Elliott suspension, and we have more live audio from the Saint Cecilia parish festival.
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Friday August 11
Lots of audio from the St. Cecilia festival first day.
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Episode one
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Music, sports, life, current events, pop culture, entertainment. Everything. The opinions are my own. I tell it like I see it. If you agree, or if you disagree, I welcome your feedback and commentary. Eventually, may start adding episodes of the radio show, Wes's Musical Meltdown, to the playlist. Or maybe just some of the voice breaks.
HOSTED BY
Wes Derby
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