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The Blind Chick

The Blind Chick

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The Blind Chick is an Aftersight Original hosted by Penn and Moses Street. It’s a raw, real, and often funny conversation space where blindness isn’t a limitation—it’s part of the story. Each episode dives into the lives of blind and low-vision people, exploring resilience, identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of living without sight. With heart, humor, and honesty, The Blind Chick breaks stereotypes, challenges stigma, and reminds us all that blindness is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.2021 Ciencias Sociales
Episodios
  • The Blind Chick: 38 Years Sober — Penn Street’s Journey from Addiction to Purpose
    Oct 9 2025
    In this heartfelt and often humorous episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street open up about one of the most defining moments of their lives — Penn’s decision to get sober on October 9, 1987, and how that choice led to their lifelong partnership. The pair recounts the story of how a photography session meant to help teenage girls find confidence ended up transforming Penn’s life, sparking her sobriety journey and ultimately bringing the two together.
    From addiction and recovery to photography, love, and laughter, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild your life from the ground up. Penn and Moses share the struggles, the therapy, the humor, and the enduring gratitude that have carried them through 38 years of marriage, recovery, and shared purpose.
    It’s a story of second chances, unconditional love, and the courage to see yourself — and others — through a new lens.
    Contact Info
    Guests / Hosts:
    Penn & Moses Street — Hosts, The Blind Chick Podcast
    Organization:
    Aftersight — Empowering the blind and low-vision community through accessible audio content.
    📧 feedback@aftersight.org
    🌐 aftersight.org
    📞 (720) 712-8856
    Producer:
    Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer — Aftersight

    Show Credits
    Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    Editing & Mixing: Jonathan Price
    Presented by: Aftersight — Where Blindness Meets Insight

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 — Opening and Technical Glitches
    02:20 — Why October 9th Matters
    04:42 — The Photography Project That Changed Everything
    09:24 — Penn’s Struggle with Self-Image
    16:33 — A Baby, a Realization, and Sobriety
    21:21 — From Pain to Purpose
    26:06 — Falling in Love with Two Little Girls
    30:48 — Rehab and Redemption
    35:02 — Marriage, Therapy, and Healing
    39:29 — Gratitude, Growth, and The Blind Chick Legacy
    41:50 — Turning Your Partner Into a Muse
    Más Menos
    43 m
  • Scott Garrison and Trekking Volcanos: Watch Out, That Last Step is a Doosy
    Oct 2 2025
    In part two of our conversation with adventurer and founder of Blind Pilots, Scott Garrison, we dive deeper into his remarkable journeys across the globe. Scott shares his upcoming expeditions in Costa Rica, Uganda, and Tanzania, and reflects on the unique sensory experiences of trekking volcanoes and rainforests as a blind traveler. He, Penn and Moses discuss the challenges of navigating trails like the Inca Trail, the importance of trustworthy guides, and the freedom of having independent experiences alongside loved ones. Scott also recounts his intense Kilimanjaro summit attempt, where trust, teamwork, and survival came together in unforgettable ways. This episode is about resilience, trust, and the power of shared adventure in the blind travel community.
    Contact Info
    Guest: Scott Garrison — Founder of Blind Pilots
    Website: blindpilots.org
    Email: scott@blindpilots.org
    Facebook: Scott Garrison (personal) + Blind Pilots page
    Aftersight
    Website: aftersight.org
    Phone: (720) 712-8856
    Email: feedback@aftersight.org
    Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer at Aftersight

    Show Credits
    Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
    Guest: Scott Garrison
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    An Aftersight Original Podcast

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 — Intro and recap with Scott
    02:00 — Upcoming treks: Costa Rica, Uganda, and Tanzania
    04:30 — Independence in travel as a blind couple
    06:40 — Volcano hikes and sensory experiences
    09:00 — The Inca Trail challenge and dangers
    13:40 — Fitness requirements for adventure trips
    16:10 — Discovering Aftersight and the Audio Trekkers hike
    18:30 — Hiking with blind and low-vision groups
    20:50 — Trust and safety in adventure travel
    23:00 — Kilimanjaro climb and emergency evacuation
    25:30 — How to connect with Blind Pilots
    27:50 — Shoutout to Awarewolf Gear and Blind Travel Summit
    29:00 — Closing thanks and Aftersight donation reminder
    Más Menos
    30 m
  • Blind Pilots: Journey through Volcanos with Scott Garrison
    Sep 25 2025
    In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses welcome Scott Garrison, a world traveler and founder of Blind Pilots, who joined Aftersight’s Audio Trekkers Hike all the way from Guatemala. Scott shares his journey from being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 19 to becoming an adventurer who refuses to let blindness limit his independence.
    Scott recalls early hints of vision loss, his time as a 15-year-old exchange student in Australia, and his years of living abroad in Prague. He describes the challenges of returning years later with less vision, including resisting the white cane until a friend’s tough love changed his perspective.
    The conversation turns to the creation of Blind Pilots—a program designed to make international travel accessible and empowering for blind and low-vision individuals. Scott explains how the program blends cultural immersion, local history, tactile activities, and well-trained sighted guides, all to ensure efficiency, independence, and memorable experiences. From luxury picnics on lava fields to adaptive skiing in Colorado, Blind Pilots aims to transform the way blind travelers explore the world.
    This episode is equal parts adventurous, raw, and practical, showing how resilience, creativity, and community can turn vision loss into a gateway for new horizons.

    Contact Info
    Guest: Scott Garrison — Blind Pilots
    Website: blindpilots.org
    Aftersight: feedback@aftersight.org
    | (720) 712-8856 | aftersight.org
    Producer: Jonathan Price, Aftersight

    Show Credits
    Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
    Guest: Scott Garrison
    Produced by Jonathan Price for Aftersight

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 — Intro and welcome back
    00:27 — Audio Trekkers Hike recap
    02:43 — Scott’s diagnosis with RP
    05:05 — Early signs and struggles in sports
    06:24 — Travel bug ignited in Australia
    08:47 — Life and independence in Prague
    11:00 — Camino de Santiago and challenges with independence
    13:19 — The cane debate and acceptance
    17:21 — Adventures, mishaps, and humor
    19:51 — The birth of Blind Pilots
    22:08 — Designing accessible cultural adventures
    24:31 — Integrating history, food, and tactile experiences
    26:47 — Training guides and preparing safe trips
    29:11 — Looking ahead with Blind Pilots
    Más Menos
    30 m
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Man, this is good. The hosts really engage with their guests. Penn Street really knows the people of the low-vision/blind community and presents us with very inspirational life stories. You do not have to have vision impairment to be inspired by these interview guests.

Inspirational!

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