The Pulse

As of January 1st, 2019, video game communications must comply with U.S. accessibility law standards. So, what will this mean for the gaming community?

We explore the outcomes and look back on our favourite epsiodes on gaming accessibility. Featuring interview clips from our discussions with Jason Canam founder of Household Games, accessibility lead Karen Stevens at EA Sports and Dr. Brian A. Smith, creator of the Racing Auditory Display.

This is the January 10, 2019 episode.

Bruce Baklarian is an emerging filmmaker based in Toronto. He discusses RxRun, his new documentary that follows a group of young runners as they cope with their depression and anxiety.

This is the January 9, 2019 episode.

Tyler Wonnick is the co-founder of the new Calgary E-Sports League. He describes the league and discusses the rise of video gaming culture in the recreational and exhibition levels.

This is the January 8, 2019 episode.

Thea Kurdi is an accessibility specialist at DesignABLE Environments. She tells us how and why they are helping organizations create inclusive and barrier-free spaces through universal design.

This is the January 7, 2019 episode.

Michael McNamara and Aaron Hancox are award-winning filmmakers based in Toronto. They discuss their new documentary “Pugly: A Pug’s Life” which follows three rescue pugs from foster care to permanent homes.

This is the January 4, 2019 episode.

Facebook is the most popular social media platform in Canada. 84% of online Canadians use Facebook. But after a few years of bad press, some of those numbers are beginning to stagnate. Julian Cymbalista-Clapp deleted his account on January 1st. He explains the ethical and personal reasons why he left the platform. This is the January 3, 2019 episode.

Ryan Van Praet is Registered Kinesiologist. He shares some dos and don'ts when it comes to get the year off to a healthy start. We talk about fitness, diet, self-care, and sleep. This is the January 2, 2019 episode.

Host Dave Brown reviews the year's biggest news and headlines with national manager Andy Frank and technical producer Sam Robinson. This is the December 31, 2018 episode.

Host Dave Brown reviews the year in music and podcasting with producer Andrika De Lanerolle, technical producer Sam Robinson, and guest Corinne Van Dusen.

This is the December 28, 2018 episode.

Host Dave Brown reviews the year in movies and TV with producer Andrika De Lanerolle, technical producer Sam Robinson, and guest Corinne Van Dusen.

This is the December 27, 2018 episode.