Mystic Access Podcast

Escaping Winter One Story at a Time


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You may be relieved to know that today’s episode gives hospitals and medical talk a well-deserved rest. Instead, we’re cozying up with ideas to keep you entertained, informed, and moving through the coldest months of the year. Grab a blanket—let’s dive in.

Reading, Reimagined

What kind of reader are you? In this episode, we take a nostalgic stroll down Memory Lane while exploring different reading formats—some beloved, some… controversial.

We chat about:

* The **perils and pitfalls of abridged books**
* **Free TTS narration** and when it shines (or doesn’t)
* **Dramatized audiobooks, original audio series, and where to get them**
Along the way, we share recommendations and tips on how to research and discover formats that best match *your* reading style. Our hope is to introduce—or reintroduce—you to new ways to enhance your reading pleasure.

(Yes, we noticed the irony of talking about reading while being a podcast. Roll with us.)

Lights, Camera… Audio Description!

If you know us, you know we’re huge fans of audio described movies and TV shows. Good news: the free streaming service Pluto TV is slowly but surely growing its collection of AD content.

In this episode, we:

* Show you how to **find and access AD titles on Pluto TV**
* Talk honestly about the current (still small) selection
* Celebrate the fact that it *is* expanding

Progress is progress—and we love to see it.

Move It (Even When It’s Freezing Outside)

When winter weather makes the outdoors uninviting, staying active can be a challenge—but not an impossible one.

We share:

* **Chris’s love of Zombies, Run!—a perfect blend of exercise and dramatized storytelling
* **Kim’s return to Walk at Home, an app she mentioned long ago and is happy to revisit

Best of all? Accessibility has improved significantly in both apps, which gives us hope that more fitness and wellness apps will continue to follow suit.

Thanks for Listening

As always, thank you so much for spending part of your day with us. We truly appreciate you and your support. Stay warm, stay curious, and we’ll talk to you again in two weeks!

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