In this thought-provoking and unexpectedly fun continuation, The Blind Chick welcomes back author, tech blogger, and blind speedcubing pioneer Paul Martz for Part 2 of a conversation that bends the mind as much as the Rubik’s Cube does.

Paul, Penn, and Moses unpack how blind speedcubing works, why accessibility gaps in tech still exist (and what we can learn from curb cuts), and how Paul’s book Solve It is breaking down barriers for blind cubers everywhere. Paul shares how he hacks tactile cubes, connects with a small but growing blind cubing community worldwide, and compares speedcubing to the artistry of musicianship.

He also dives into his punk rock days in the 1980s—bands, bar gigs, and brushes with musical legends—proving the life of a blind innovator can be as unpredictable as a scrambled cube. Finally, the team reminds listeners that everyone has a part to play in pushing accessibility forward—one request to Bard at a time.

It’s witty, inspiring, and might just convince you to dust off your old Rubik’s Cube, make it tactile, and get your brain moving again—whether you’re blind, sighted, or somewhere in between.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 — Welcome Back + Summer Vibes

00:40 — Blind Speedcubing: Why It Matters

01:50 — ADA, Curb Cuts & Digital Accessibility

04:00 — AppleViz, Blogging & Making the Impossible Possible

07:00 — Tactile Cubes: DIY or Buy?

09:15 — Writing Solve It: No Pictures Needed

11:30 — Requesting Bard & Bookshare Access

13:00 — Speedcubing Records & Community

16:00 — Rubik’s Cube as Brain Exercise

18:00 — Paul’s Punk Rock Past

22:00 — Brushes with Fame & Hotel Stories

25:00 — Final Words: Pay It Forward

📚 Get Paul’s Book

Title: Solve It: The Only Speed Solving Guide for Blind Cubers

Find It: Search “Solve It Paul Martz” or visit PaulMartz.com

Where to Request: NLS Bard, Bookshare, RNIB (UK), Sela (Canada)

📞 Stay Connected

Aftersight: (720) 712-8856

Email: [email protected]