Episode Summary

In this lively post-Halloween edition of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses share stories from their trivia night adventure, conventions, and travel dreams while exploring a deeper conversation about independence and companionship. From the Brain Candy Podcast trivia contest to tales of sailing, NFB conventions, and the upcoming Blind Travel Summit in Austin, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical insight. Penn opens up about a close friend who felt crushed after being told she was “too much work” to travel with, leading to a discussion on finding compassionate travel partners, affordable accessibility options, and the idea for a new app connecting blind travelers with sighted guides. They also highlight the perks of traveling blind—from early boarding to free museum access—and urge listeners to “get out and be seen.” The episode wraps with reminders about Colorado Gives Day and an upcoming guest therapist who will share strategies for mental health and resilience.

Contact Info

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Website: aftersight.org

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Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight

Show Credits

Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street

Producer: Jonathan Price

Presented by: Aftersight

Recording Engineer: Jonathan Price

Airs on: Aftersight Podcast Network

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Halloween Trivia with Brain Candy

04:30 – Sailing Memories and Katie Boyd’s Episode

06:50 – NFB Colorado Convention Recap

09:20 – The Blind Travel Summit Preview

11:40 – The Travel Buddy Dilemma

14:10 – Finding Independence and Affordable Travel

18:50 – Feeling Like a Burden While Traveling

21:20 – Perks of Traveling Blind

23:45 – The Travel App Idea

25:30 – “Get Out and Be Seen”

28:00 – Travel Stories and Making Connections

30:50 – Iceland, Norway, and the Aurora Borealis

33:10 – Live Recording Plans and Upcoming Guests

34:40 – Colorado Gives Day & End-of-Year Giving

35:30 – Movie Talk and Reflections on Judgment

37:00 – Closing Thoughts: Be Kind, Be Seen, Be Adventurous