Talk Description to Me

By Christine Malec and JJ Hunt

Where the visuals of current events and the world around us get hashed out in description-rich conversations. J.J. Hunt is an innovative Audio Describer and a natural-born storyteller. Christine Malec... more

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September 18, 2020 Episode 13 - The DC Extended Universe and Selling Fast Food with Soap Suds
The makers of DC Comics have recently released trailers and concept art for their upcoming offerings, and "Holy melancholy, Batman!", are they ever dark! Meanwhile, fast food advertisers have been changing tactics to sell product in the COVID world. Instead of tempting us with glistening burgers and fresh ingredients, they now soothe and reassure us with images of hand-washing and mask-wearing. In this episode, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals in recent ad campaigns, and how our visual language has been altered by the pandemic.

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September 10, 2020 Episode 12 - September 11th, 2001
The events of 9/11 were shocking and tragic, and the visuals from New York City have become synonymous with national heartbreak and loss. In this extended episode, we look back at the wrenching photos and videos of the attack on the Twin Towers. Visuals that take us from the large-scale devastation to the individual human cost. With this episode we attempt to honour those who died, and those who survived, by broadening access to these vital images. Listener discretion is advised.

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September 01, 2020 Episode 11 - Fire Tornadoes and Mail Sorting Machines
What could be more 2020 than sightings of terrifying fire tornadoes? How about the dismantling of postal infrastructure in advance of an election where mail-in ballots may well determine the winner? In this episode, Christine and JJ discuss the fire tornadoes recently spotted in Northern California, then sort out the mail sorting machines at the heart of US Postal Service controversies. Recorded August 20th, 2020.
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August 27, 2020 Episode 10 - Hurricane Laura and Flooding in Pakistan and Afghanistan
In this Breaking News episode, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals of Hurricane Laura, which was tracked through the Gulf of Mexico by satellite, and made landfall in Louisiana earlier in the day. Then the topic shifts to deadly monsoons in Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have left cities, towns, and villages flooded with rain and sewage water.
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August 24, 2020 Episode 9 - The Belarus Protests & Misleading COVID Maps
It’s a turbulent time, but video, image, and story sharing on social media gives all of us the chance to stay informed of local happenings around the world. This week, Christine asks about the protest footage coming out of Belarus in the wake of a suspect election. Then JJ describes COVID heat maps and infographics, and explains how they can be used to distort and mislead.
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August 17, 2020 Episode 8 - TikTok and the Look of Social Media
Grab your virtual surfboards and prepare for a wild ride! In this episode, JJ and Christine navigate social media for sighted people - chat bubbles, profile pics, visual overload, and all. Then, take a deep breath as rapid-fire descriptions carry us across the roiling waters of TikTok. You won’t know what hit you!

For further thoughts on JJ's description of TikTok user (and Canadian Political Leader) Jagmeet Singh, check out our blog: https://talkdescriptiontome.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-8-tiktok-and-look-of-social.html
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August 10, 2020 Episode 7 - Jazz Hands 101
Jazz hands, sign of the horns, okay hand - these aren’t just frivolous emojis, they come from oft-used nonverbal gestures. Don’t try listening to this episode while rolling sushi or applying eye-liner, because you’re going to need your hands to follow along as JJ helps us "make it rain", and play the world’s smallest violin.

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August 05, 2020 Episode 6 - The Beirut Explosion
On Tuesday August 4th, the city of Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion. Videos of the disaster quickly flooded social media timelines, and news agencies around the world. In this bonus episode, Christine and JJ discuss and describe the blast and its immediate aftermath.
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August 03, 2020 Episode 5 - The Portland Protests
When unidentified, armed authorities in full military gear started nabbing citizens off the streets of Portland, protestors of all stripes responded immediately - and in very Portland ways! Christine and JJ discus viral videos and images of the Hockey Stick Brigade, the Wall of Moms, and the Naked Athena, then break down the look and use of projectiles deployed by Federal officers. Plus a quick follow-up on our earlier discussion of sports team mascots and logos. Buckle up for a big episode with some big emotional swings!

For links to the images, videos and information discussed in this episode, check out the Talk Description to Me blog.
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July 31, 2020 Episode 4 - Sports in the COVID era, and Bob and Doug’s new Space-age look.
Canned cheers, empty bleachers, and air-fives not high-fives; welcome to major league baseball in the COVID era. And Christine gets her wish when a listener requests descriptions of the SpaceX Crew Dragon.
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