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It's Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Face Your Fears Day and No Bra Day. White Cane Awareness Week is here and Romero gives the origin behind the celebration, comedian Shane Gillis is getting torched after his SNL monologue, Tasting Table ranks McDonald's breakfast sandwiches to see which one takes the McGriddle, and Apple's new Home Collection includes a smart lock that opens when you walk up. Sources: Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue slammed as sexist for comments about womenMcDonald's Best Breakfast Sandwich Outshines The Classic McMuffin And McGriddleApple's new Home Collection includes a smart lock that opens when you walk upWhite Cane Awareness Day (National Federation of the Blind)Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Romero shines the light on Sean and Omar, the founders of Athina AD, an AI-powered audio description platform that turns videos into described, narrated content for blind and low-vision viewers. They talk about how a Facebook group message turned into a four-month partnership, Sean's journey from a 2022 stroke to building an AI community of over 16,000 people, Omar's path from trying to build his own "Jarvis" to creating a messaging app for the blind and visually impaired, how Athina AD's default and custom modes work, the platform's privacy and content-moderation approach, and their call for both sighted and blind volunteers to help train the AI. Plus, a rapid-fire power round covering favorite tech tools, dream brand integrations, and the most memorable piece of user feedback they've ever gotten. Learn About Athina AD: Athina ADFollow Sean's Community: AI for the Blind (Facebook Group)Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Note: This episode was originally intended for release Monday, August 10, 2026. LinkedIn released its second annual ranking of the 50 U.S. colleges that best set graduates up for long-term career success, with Princeton holding onto the No. 1 spot for a second year, followed by Duke, Harvard, MIT, and Dartmouth. Mark Cuban names the jobs most at risk from AI, and a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arrested with 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase after flying a plane full of passengers while high on meth, MDMA, and cocaine. Sources: LinkedIn's 2026 Best Colleges for Career Success ranking, Princeton holds No. 1 spotMark Cuban Names the Jobs Most at Risk From AIPilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police sayFollow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Romero shines the light on Maxwell Ivey, "The Blind Blogger," a blind entrepreneur, accessibility consultant, and podcaster. Max talks about growing up in a family of carnival owners in Houston, becoming one of the few blind Eagle Scouts while losing his sight to retinitis pigmentosa, and teaching himself HTML in 2006 so he could build a website when no accessible tools existed yet. They dig into how a painfully bright yellow-and-blue website turned him into "the blind blogger," why he approaches accessibility through communication and collaboration instead of compliance and shame, why audio still beats video for real connection, and why AI content still needs a human accessibility check. Plus, a rapid-fire power round covering string cheese, Springsteen, corn dogs, and a $19,000 Braille display he's saving up for. Listen to Maxwell Ivey's Work: The Accessibility AdvantageThe Blind BloggerFollow Maxwell Ivey (The Blind Blogger) on Social Media: LinkedInFollow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Note: This episode was recorded on and originally intended for release Thursday, July 30, 2026. BTS is boycotting the Grammys over the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, U.S. News ranks all 50 states with Utah topping the list for the fourth year running and Louisiana coming in dead last, T.I., Ludacris, and Rick Ross are facing brutal ticket sales for their fall tour, and five chefs weigh in on the best hot dog brand. Sources Grammy CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Boycotts Awards2026 Best States: Utah Remains a Lock at No. 1, but the Midwest Is SurgingLudacris, T.I. and Rick Ross' Fall Concert Sees Large Number of Unsold SeatsI Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Hot Dog Brand—They All Said the Same ThingFollow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media TwitterInstagram TikTok YouTube

Taco Bell rolls out a $1 lettuce-free Mexican Pizza deal following its cyclosporiasis outbreak, at least nine schools in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado are adding pepper-spray drones to combat active shooters, diners rank their favorite fast-food spicy chicken sandwiches, and a former member of Drake's security team spills details on his over-the-top private jet lifestyle. Sources Taco Bell Offering Another $1 Lettuce-Free Item. See New PromotionSchools Using a New Tool Against Shooters5 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, According to DinersDrake's Outrageously Lavish Lifestyle Described By Former Security GuardFollow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Phone calls on flights could soon be banned for good under a new bipartisan bill, Apple is rolling out a leasing program for iPhones, Watches, Macs, and iPads, and Shaquille O'Neal explains why he refuses to be called a celebrity and doesn't text other NBA players. Sources Phone Calls on Flights Could Soon Be Banned. Former Flight Attendants Say It's About More Than Manners.Apple Debuting New 'Apple Upgrade' Leasing Program Next Week, Per ReportShaquille O'Neal Says He Doesn't Text NBA Players Past or Present Because 'They're A--holes'Follow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

Disney cuts hit Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic in its third round of layoffs this year, a man is under investigation after allegedly exposing himself and urinating on a family at Morgan Wallen's Baltimore show, a blind South Carolina man dies in a house fire sparked by his own oven, and it turns out Taylor Swift secretly co-wrote Calvin Harris and Rihanna's "This Is What You Came For" under a fake name. Plus, singer and disability advocate Precious Perez joins Romero to play a game of weird food pairings vs. pregnancy cravings. Sources Pixar and National Geographic Hit in Latest Round of Disney LayoffsConcertgoer Says Man Urinated on His Family at Morgan Wallen Show in BaltimoreBlind Man Killed After Oven Accidentally Turns On, Ignites Jacket in ApartmentTaylor Swift Co-Wrote Calvin Harris' Smash Hit 'This Is What You Came For'My Honest Thoughts on ESPN Letting Go of Ryan Clark (Stephen A. Smith)Follow Precious Perez @preciousperezmusica on social media InstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeFollow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

A new HotelTonight survey breaks down what annoys frequent flyers most, a dachshund named Veeta digs herself into a 4-foot tunnel in her own backyard and has to be rescued, Marvel fans get the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and a federal judge hits pause on the $81 billion Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Sources The No. 1 Thing Passengers Do That Annoys Travelers MostLexington Dachshund Rescued After Becoming Trapped Underground for 5 HoursMarvel Releases First 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer: Here's What to KnowParamount and Warner Must Halt Merger for at Least Two Weeks, Judge SaysFollow Romero @BlindRadioGuy on all social media TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

It's Monday, July 20, 2026. Today is National Moon Day, National Get Out of the Doghouse Day, National Lollipop Day, National Fortune Cookie Day, and International Chess Day. Spain is your 2026 World Cup champion, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time on a Ferran Torres goal, their second title ever and first since 2010. A Cleveland airport worker turned a viral missed-connection post into an actual first date, an artist sold out of merch made from trash collected outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, a Brazilian couple set a Guinness World Record for fastest kissing, and Bad Bunny's Milan concert got cut short when a hailstorm sent 80,000 fans running for cover. Sources: Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup — ABC NewsPlane Passenger's Viral Post About Missed Connection Leads to In-Person Reunion and First Date — AOLArtist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding — UPI'Best couple in the world' break world record for fast kissing — UPIBad Bunny Concert in Milan Cancelled Due to Hailstorm — AFP / Deccan ChronicleFollow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: TikTokInstagramYouTubeTwitter

Originally aired November 5, 2024. Romero sits down with his longtime friend LogicProXGaming, a fellow blind creator known for his Minecraft streams and music production, for a candid conversation sparked by the October 15th Uber and Lyft protest in San Francisco, where blind guide dog handlers demonstrated against ride denials. The two swap their own guide dog histories -- including Romero's dog being taken from him by his guide dog school after eight years together -- and get into the real, everyday friction of traveling with a service animal in a rideshare: cleanliness, driver allergies, cultural attitudes toward dogs, and the constant pressure to be an "ambassador" for the blind community. They also break down why they believe change has to come from handlers policing themselves rather than protests and press releases, and open up about why neither of them plans to get another guide dog anytime soon. Follow LogicProXGaming: X (Twitter)Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)

Originally aired September 9, 2024. Romero is not happy. The NFL just announced Kendrick Lamar as the halftime headliner for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, and Romero can't get past the fact that hometown legend Lil Wayne got passed over for the spot. He breaks down the Roc Nation politics behind the pick, revisits Weezy's decades of classics, and explains why he thinks the Super Bowl's biggest stage should have gone to New Orleans' own. Then Romero shifts gears into a corporate jargon countdown, reacting to a viral list of the 50 most-hated office phrases -- from "synergy" and "circle back" to "boil the ocean," "deep dive," and "we're like a family here." Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)

Originally aired February 4, 2025. Romero shines the light on Toronto radio personality, music artist, and journalist Amanda Shekarchi (on-air as Amanda Raya). Amanda talks about co-hosting MET30 on MET Radio 1280 AM, her monthly segment on AMI's "Kelly and Company," and producing her CBC documentary "Playing by Ear," which spotlights blind and visually impaired musicians. They dig into her love of interviewing up-and-coming artists, growing up as the only blind person in her immediate family, her CBC internship on "Day 6," and a fun power round covering favorite candy, Taylor Swift eras, and the time she met Hilary Duff at five and a half years old. Listen to Amanda's CBC Documentary: "Playing by Ear" is available on cbc.ca or through the CBC Listen app.Follow Amanda Shekarchi (Amanda Raya) on Social Media: InstagramX (Twitter)Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)

Originally aired November 11, 2024. A group of research monkeys escapes from the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. Plus, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are spotted at an Indianapolis show, meeting Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee. Sources: Monkeys Escape Alpha Genesis Facility in Yemassee, South CarolinaTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift Meet Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee in IndianapolisMusic Moment: 2025 Grammy Awards Nominees ListPlayStation: The Concert World TourFollow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)

Originally aired July 15, 2024. A blind woman gets stranded far from her destination by an Uber driver. Romero gives his thoughts on Eminem's latest album. Dumbass of the Day is a 78-year-old man who got scammed trying to buy his dream car online. Plus, details on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Sources: Blind Woman Stranded by Uber DriverCorey Comperatore, Former Firefighter Killed at Trump RallyDumbass of the Day: Senior Man Scammed Buying a Mercedes-Benz Sight UnseenMusic Moment: Stevie Nicks was joined onstage by Harry Styles during her encore Friday night in London. Together, they performed "Landslide," dedicated to Christine McVie, who would have turned 81 that day.Eminem's "Houdini," off his latest album "The Death of Slim Shady," achieved a feat no single from him had in over 20 years: making Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart. It debuted at #35, his first appearance on that chart since "Lose Yourself" peaked at #14 in 2002.Nelly Furtado says she has an idea for a collab with Taylor Swift, though Swift hasn't heard it yet. Furtado says she has "a song for Taylor," and since she's been working with a producer who is a friend of Travis Kelce, the two artists should "get it popping."Shania Twain will host the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards, airing live on NBC September 26 with streaming on Peacock.Morgan Wallen has become the first artist in the 34-year history of Billboard's Country Airplay chart to simultaneously hold down the #1 and #2 spots for 3 weeks, with "Cowgirls" ft. ERNEST at #2 and his Post Malone collab "I Had Some Help" at #1.Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)