Destiny Is Debatable Podcast | John B. Grimes

For more than 10 years Ren Leach has provided broadcast-quality Voice Over recordings for countless TV and radio commercials and video productions. In the last six months he has directed his voice efforts to Audio Description. Ren stops by to talk about Audio Description and the importance of quality in the consumer’s experience. Ren shares examples of his work with Netflix’s, See For Me, and HBO’s, Andre The Giant documentary.

Connect with Ren at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/ren-leach/ 

RenLeach.com

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast.  Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of

Host of the Hindsight Is 20/200 podcast, Chad Bouton, stops by to share about his journey growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) . The ups and downs and advise he would give his younger self to take advantage of his disadvantages. Chad also discusses the blessing in disguise that lead him into podcasting, some of the amazing connections he has made and the big plans for the future.

Connect with Chad at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/chad-bouton/ 

Listen:  Hindsight Is 20/200

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast.  Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of

Matt Philipenko stops by to share his journey with the rare retinal disease Stargardts, how it affected him and his family and why he developed the mindset to Rise Up rather than roll over. Matt also discusses the extraordinary nomadic adventure that ultimately landed him in Florida in a role with Microsoft where he can pursue his passion for accessibility.

Connect with Matt at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/matt-philipenko/ 

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Stephanae McCoy stops by to share her unique sight loss story and talk about the advocacy platform she created called Bold Blind Beauty. which celebrates a diverse and inclusive community through empowerment, connection, and barrier breaking. Stephanae also elaborates on the importance of her family and close network of friends to help get her through life’s battles and fuel her fight to keep showing up. 

Connect with Stephanae at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/stephanae-mccoy/ 

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Fellow bacterial meningitis survivor, Krystle Beauchamp, stops by to share her meningitis story and how thankful she is for a quick diagnosis and the support of her family and friends. As Advocates for the National Meningitis Association (NMA), Krystle and John discuss awareness campaigns they’ve been involved in with Molly Ringwald and Tiffani Thiessen. Krystle also explains the 12th Man and what it means to be a two-percenter.

Connect with Krystle at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/krystle-beauchamp/ 

This year, the 16 Vaccine campaign expanded to the new It’s About Time: Help Stop the Clock on Meningitis campaign. To learn more visit HelpStoptheClock.org. 

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

The most interesting griller in the world, Chris Peltz, stops by with an update on season two of his podcast, The Blind Grilling Experience. Chris and John discuss the numerous accessible tools available for outdoor grilling and John shares his experience making Eastern Carolina style barbecue sauce. Chris also talks about his latest hobby, woodworking, and some of the accessible tools he has used for a wide range of projects.

Connect with Chris at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/chris-peltz/  

For show notes, guest profiles, photos, blog and more information, visit AmbiguouslyBlind.com and connect on:  

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 cups distilled white vinegar

Watch the video: Rodney Scott's Secret Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce 

And remember, 

"If you're lookin' you ain't cookin'" --Chris Peltz 

Amy Lyle, a party waiting to happen, stops by with a glass of pinot grigio to catch up and share the progress of the creative writing, tv and movie projects she is tenaciously working on. Amy and John dig a little deeper into their shared Ohio roots and take a stroll through 80’s music and whisky songs. 

Connect with Amy at: https://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/guests/amy-lyle/ 

For show notes, guest profiles, photos and more information, connect with AmbiguouslyBlind.com and on

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Erin is back with more questions for John. In a twist, these questions are hypotheticals that force them to choose the better of two bad options. Fun and laughter ensue. What would you choose?

For show notes, photos and more information, connect with AmbiguouslyBlind.com and on

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Entrepreneur and mother, Victoria Watts, stops by to share her story of parenting a child that was born blind, her inspiration to create the tactile packaging language, The CyR.U.S. System of Raised Universal Symbols, and the ambitious goal to make it the standard for accessible consumer product packaging. 

Meet CyR.U.S. > https://cyrussystem.com/

For show notes, photos and more information, connect with AmbiguouslyBlind.com and on

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

Professional Speaker & Curiosity Instigator André van Hall stops by to help us unleash the power of what if to awaken curiosity, so we can instigate change, adapt and innovate.  André also shares his vision loss story, about his book, The Curiosity of Change, and the adaptations he made to become extraordinary. John and André share adaptive grilling and cycling techniques and opine on the significance of accessible technology.

Flame Boss (Smoker Temperature Controller) 

Weber Fish Basket (For Grilling Burgers)

For show notes, photos and more information, connect with AmbiguouslyBlind.com and on

 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

This is a listener supported podcast. Please consider donating to build and sustain our community of listeners. 

AndrevanHall.com 

Andre's book: https://amzn.to/3r4u8Oe