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Mystic Access Podcast

Chris Nova, Kim Nova

The Mystic Access Podcast features discussions on assistive technology, as well as products and services we’re excited about. We focus on empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with practical, in-depth tools to help them fully maximize their access technology—while keeping things engaging and fun.

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October 27 · 29 min
The Scary Voices Edition
In this fun and spooky episode, we go back in time for a stroll that will bring memories to your ears. We hope they aren’t too scary. But first, we want to invite you to our upcoming virtual event on convenient entertainment interfaces. Have you ev
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October 13 · 31 min
A Health Tool, Walking Adventures, and Amazing Voices for Your Mobile Devices
We have several topics to cover in this episode, but first we want to remind you about our spooky treats sale going on every weekend throughout October. Check out MysticAccess.com/shop every Thursday morning to learn which product has been heavily discou
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September 29 · 38 min
A Day without Technology and Handy Victor Stream Updates
We have an interesting story and some demos to share in this episode, but first, a couple reminders. Our two-session Understanding GPS event ended up being postponed by one week. We both weren’t feeling our best the weekend we intended to record, a
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September 15 · 37 min
Navigating Patreon, a Site Improvement for Customers, and Upcoming Event Reminders
We begin this episode with a few event reminders. Coming up on Thursday, September 17 is our latest free virtual event, When Not to Rely on AI. If possible, AI is an even bigger hot-button topic than ever in the news cycle, and while we feel there are po
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September 1 · 36 min
Kitchen Nightmares, Structuring Your Day, and Mystic Access News
A Little Admin, a Near Kitchen Disaster, GPS, AI, and Getting Structured! In other words, there’s a lot going on in Mystic Access Land this time around! We’re sharing several important announcements, talking about a serious AI-related experie
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August 18 · 43 min
YouTube, Talking Books and Taming the Lawn
New Updates, YouTube Fun, Talking Books & Lawn-Care Adventures! This episode is a bit of a smorgasbord—and we think you’ll find plenty to dig into! We kick things off with a reminder about You’ve Got YouTube, then celebrate a major updat
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August 4 · 52 min
Theme Songs, Described Graphics, and Evolving in the Castle
Today’s episode begins… well, we’ll let you figure out the surprise about that beginning. It leads us into a discussion of AI, how it both hurts and helps, and a few cool things we as blind and low vision folks do with it that others ma
July 21 · 40 min
AI, Air Quality & Almanzos
YouTube, Tech Talk, Weather Apps & Little House? Yep…It’s One of *Those* Episodes! This week, we have a delightful smorgasbord of topics, so grab your favorite beverage and come hang out with us! You’ve Got YouTube! We’re k
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July 7 · 38 min
Baking, Browsing, and a Blast from the Past
Did you notice a recent surprise bonus episode in your podcast feed? Before joining Mystic Access, Chris was part of Sendero Group, one of the pioneers in accessible GPS technology. That episode is a special retrospective that takes a walk down memory la
July 4 · 39 min
Sendero Memories; A trip back in time
In this special bonus episode of the Mystic Access Podcast, we’re delighted to share a memorable piece of history from the “The People Make the Places — Mike May and Friends podcast.” With Mike’s generous permission, we’re featuring this episode here bec
June 23 · 32 min
Yesterday’s Email Once More
In this episode, return with us to the email simplicity of yesterday… or at least, a couple decades ago. Chris is demoing Quickmail, a public beta Windows program developed by Kelly Ford. It’s a screen reader first program, and there’s
June 9 · 40 min
A Sound Approach to Tech
If you enjoyed our last episode, you’re in luck! This one continues the theme with more helpful tools, fun discoveries, and practical demos to make everyday life a little easier—and a lot more enjoyable. Don’t Forget Our Library Event! Befor
May 26 · 51 min
Browser Magic and Talking Time
Welcome to today’s episode, featuring: Tabs, Time, and Techy Goodness! If you browse the web on a desktop or laptop, we’ve got tips, tools, and fun discoveries to make your online life smoother and more productive. But before we dive into de
May 12 · 52 min
Library Cards, Libby, and a Mysterious New Podcast App
Something exciting is brewing in the podcast world! We kick off this episode with a sneak peek at a brand-new podcast client for iOS that Chris has been beta testing. While we’re keeping the app under wraps for now, there’s already plenty to be excited
April 28 · 48 min
Smart Glasses & Small Speakers: Big Tech, Big Fun
Episode Overview This episode kicks off with a little bit of magic—literally—as we head to the “magic castle” for a fascinating conversation with a special guest from HumanWare. We’re joined by Mathieu Paquette to explore a device that’s been generating
April 14 · 46 min
Artemis, Audiobooks, and Adventures Beyond Earth
This episode is truly out of this world—and not just metaphorically. We kick things off by diving into the excitement surrounding the recent Artemis II mission, NASA’s bold step toward returning humans to the Moon. We share our personal experiences fol
March 31 · 35 min
Rewind with Us: How Mystic Access Began
In this special episode, we’re doing something a little different… we’re telling a story—our story. But before we hop in the time machine, we’ve got an exciting announcement that longtime listeners (and newcomers!) won’t want to miss… — Special A
March 17 · 44 min
The DA2 Debut Plus a Bose Curveball
If you love curling up with a good book from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, this episode is especially for you. We recently received our brand-new Digital Advanced Players (DA2) from the library, and of course we couldn’t
March 3 · 40 min
The Quest for Better Bars (and Better Browsing)
Do you love an episode that gives you a little bit of everything? High tech, low tech, practical info, and a dash of surprise? Yes, please. WiFi That Thinks It’s Invincible? In this episode, we kick things off with a deep dive into the Invincible Wifi
February 17 · 43 min
Tactile Art and Talking Prescriptions
This episode is a delightful mixed bag—in the best possible way. We’ve got two very different low-tech demos, a juicy tech update for the gadget lovers, and one topic that surprised even us. Think of it like Kim’s column in Our Special from National Brai

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