Best Lee Pugsley Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 38: Succeed Without Sight Summit Interview with Alex, Live from Sundance 2025 45:09

1d ago45:09

45:09

Listen to an excerpt from the Succeed Without Sight Summit interview Alex did while at the Sundance Film Festival, hosted by Kristen Smedley. If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival h…

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Ep. 37: Up Close With Visually Impaired Writer, Marc Muszynski 53:14

16d ago53:14

53:14

Alex and Lee sit down for a chat with visually impaired writer, Marc Muszynski, who has worked on shows such as “Dexter” and “Polly Pocket”. Marc chronicles his journey with visual impairment and talks about his experience in the writers' room. Check out the Honest trailer for “Frozen” here: https://youtu.be/Zb5IH57SorQ?si=llA9Qhz6hGn_PCFH If you w…

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Ep. 36: Alex And Lee’s Top 10 Films Of 2024 55:03

30d ago55:03

55:03

Alex and Lee present their top 10 films of 2024. We want to take a moment to acknowledge the devastation and losses people are experiencing during the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. our hearts are with the city of Los Angeles and everyone affected by this natural disaster. For anyone looking for fire recovery resources, please visit: http://recover…

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Ep. 35: Alex And Lee’s Most Anticipated Films Of 2025 50:06

1M ago50:06

50:06

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2025, Alex and Lee share their most anticipated films of the year and some fun life updates. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast. Lee’s award-winning short film, Audio Description: https://y…

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Ep. 34: Up Close with Rhys Lloyd on Olympics and SNL Live AD 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

Alex and Lee sit down with Rhys Lloyd, the Studio Head of Descriptive Video Works to discuss everything that goes into creating live audio description for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Paralympics, and Saturday Night Live, which has AD for the full season for the very first time! Contact Rhys Lloyd: [email protected] Contact Descriptive Video Works: inf…

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Ep. 33: Up Close with Nefertiti Matos Olivares, Blind AD Narrator and Writer 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

We sit down with Nefertiti Matos Olivares, a band audio description narrator, writer, and advocate. She has done live audio description for the Academy Awards for the last two years among other notable projects. Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on In…

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Ep. 32: Behind the AD: Star Wars - The Mandalorian 50:39

3M ago50:39

50:39

Alex and Lee sit down with the team behind the world-class audio description of The Mandalorian (and the rest of the Mando-verse), which includes AD writer Justin Sohl and narrator Nicol Zanzarella. The Mandalorian and the rest of the Mando-verse is now streaming on Disney+. Huge thanks to Justin, Nicol, Disney, Deluxe, and LucasFilm! Find Nicol at…

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Ep. 31: Spider-Man Movie Rankings 54:27

4M ago54:27

54:27

In honor of Venom: The Last Dance's release, Alex and Lee debate the best and worst of the 9 Spider-Man Films! Email us and let us know what you think of the Spider-Man films! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for…

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Ep. 30: Halloween Horror With Aaron Sauerland And Dustin Little 59:15

4M ago59:15

59:15

Alex and Lee welcome filmmakers , Aaron Sauerland and Dustin Little, to the show to discuss their upcoming short film “In Case Of Fear”. We also recap our favorite horror films of 2024 so far. If you would like to partner with Aaron and Dustin on “In Case Of Fear” which will have audio description, you can contribute to their campaign here: http://…

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Ep. 29: Up Close with Ross Minor, Blind Accessibility Consultant 53:45

5M ago53:45

53:45

For this episode, Alex and Lee take a detour from the film world to discuss the video game landscape with Ross Minor, a blind accessibility consultant. Ross has played a huge role in advancing accessibility for video games within the blind and low vision communities and he discusses his experiences with us. TRIGGER WARNING: There are discussions of…

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Ep. 28: Up Close with Tristan Snyder, Blind Audio Describer And Sound Engineer 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

Alex and Lee chat with Tristan Snyder, blind audio describer and sound engineer. In our discussion, Tristan talks about his journey into the world of audio description and sound engineering and the way he navigates this being blind. Tristan’s website: https://ear2earsound.com Find video versions of Tristan’s audiobooks here: https://dcmp.org Questi…

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17. Scott Victor Nelson 44:41

8M ago44:41

44:41

Healing, truth & art. Scott Victor Nelson is a life coach, mental health coach and accomplished Hollywood actor and casting director. Despite Scott’s on and off-camera credits, his primary source of joy and achievement comes through his work leading men’s groups. Providing safe spaces for men to heal emotionally, find brotherhood and transform into…

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16. Dan Britt 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

Artistic mentor, big brother. Dan Britt is a neurodivergent artist and educator helping differently enabled young adults develop social skills, embrace their voice, and build confidence through the arts and improv. His goal as an artist centers on allyship: fostering consciousness and acceptance of marginalized populations in communities that deser…

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15. Dinesh "Dee" Alvis 44:44

9M ago44:44

44:44

Audio artwork. Dee Alvis was supposed to be dead shortly after birth. That didn’t happen. Born in Sri Lanka with spina bifida, a birth defect that causes an opening in the spine, Dee endured numerous surgeries as a child. After the onset of the Sri Lankan cilvil war, his family relocated to the US where Dee thrived in music, radio and audio product…

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14. Karen Horne 21:43

9M ago21:43

21:43

Disabled representation in Hollywood. Hollywood Senior Global Leader, Karen Horne is a true ally to underrepresented communities. Karen works to promote disabled representation in film and TV. She has served in numerous executive entertainment industry roles with a focus on driving DEIA Initiatives with vision and purpose. If you have a physical, o…

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13. Lee Pugsley 44:50

10M ago44:50

44:50

Visually impaired storyteller. Actor, director, writer, producer Lee Pugsley has always had a passion for the arts and storytelling. Born with glaucoma in South Korea, Lee was adopted as an infant by an American single mother. In his teenage years, he endured the tragic sudden death of his mother and later, fought his own battle with depression. He…

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12. Tony Jackson 39:15

10M ago39:15

39:15

Power Wheelchair Soccer. Tony Jackson is a world renowned broadcaster, coach and player of Power Wheelchair Soccer. A multi-degree holding academic, a twist of fate during his collegiate days led Tony to first taking the PWS court. Since that day, his life has never been the same. Tony lives with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. If you have a ph…

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Ep. 27: A Movie Trailer discussion with Kensuke Nakamura 56:05

10M ago56:05

56:05

Lee and Alex discuss the accessibility and history of movie trailers with special guest Kensuke Nakamura. He discusses his process when making audio described trailers. NOTE: This episode resulted in the Alien Romulus trailer getting described by Kensuke, you can find it, along with his other trailers. at the link below. Kensuke's Audio Described t…

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11. Doug Bartling Jr. 52:50

10M ago52:50

52:50

Over the Bridge Outreach. Doug Bartling Jr. is a voice actor, motivational speaker and founder of "Over the Bridge Outreach," a mission that distributes food, water, clothing and houseware items to those in need. An ex-drug abuser and degenerate gambler, Doug has completely turned his life around with a purpose of helping others. A 2007 diving acci…

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10. Alberto Carreto 31:01

10M ago31:01

31:01

The blind property manager! Alberto Carreto was born completely blind in “The city of eternal spring,” Cuernavaca, Mexico. Speaking no English, he moved with his family to the U.S. as a young child. There, he endured living in rough neighborhoods riddled with gang violence. As a teenager, Alberto attended a boarding school for the blind and deaf, w…

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Ep. 26: 2024 Oscars Reaction And Dune: Part 2 Review 55:39

11M ago55:39

55:39

Alex and Lee give their reactions to the 2024 Oscars ceremony and winners and review DUNE: PART 2. Please follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast and if you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]. Support the show…

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09. Jordan McNaught 36:54

11M ago36:54

36:54

Military PTSD to flourishing artist! Jordan McNaught joined the Royal Military Police in 2016. He was repeatedly mentally abused by a Staff Sargent, leading to a PTSD diagnosis and medical discharge. Meanwhile, his wife was pregnant with their first child. After winning a settlement against the Ministry of Defense, Jordan embarked on an unexpected …

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08. Eileen Grubba 55:15

11M ago55:15

55:15

Paralyzed youth to Silver Screen! Hollywood actress, Eileen Grubba was paralyzed at five years old from a medical accident. Her parents were told by doctors that she would never walk again, that she may not survive at all. Through sheer will, Eileen defied the odds and began a journey of teaching herself to walk. Persevering through multiple major …

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07. “DJ Bob” Runkel 24:17

11M ago24:17

24:17

Cerebral palsy and rockin’ the mic! DJ Bob was born three months premature and faced overwhelming physical limitations during childhood. These physical limitations led to him developing a unique skill set as a broadcaster, propelling him to a 15 year career as a DJ and podcast host. Bob lives with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. If you have a …

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Ep. 25: Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 42:19

11M ago42:19

42:19

Now that the Oscars are over, Alex and Lee look ahead to the rest of the year and discuss their most anticipated films for the remainder of 2024. *** Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the release of “Dune: Part 2”. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American…

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06. Jordan "J-Man" Adler 15:52

11M ago15:52

15:52

Brittle bones to radio DJ! Jordan ‘J-Man’ Adler was born with the rare bone disease, Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), aka brittle bone disease. Against insurmountable physical limitations, he has excelled as a radio DJ, podcast host and puppeteer. Jordan is wheelchair bound and lives with ongoing Osteogenesis imperfecta. If you have a physical, or men…

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05. Silvia Buzzanco 27:22

11M ago27:22

27:22

Blind and abandoned at birth. Silvia Buzzanco's unimaginable early life story made national headlines. She has overcome inconceivable obstacles, blossoming into a compassionate, talented and warmhearted woman. Silvia lives with total blindness and childhood trauma related PTSD. If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be consi…

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04. Chris Rossetti 38:16

12M ago38:16

38:16

Freed from thirty years of depression! Free to laugh now! Chris is a professional voice actor and inspirational speaker. He lives with mobility related disability. If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email [email protected] Join our Discord server! https…

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03. Sylvia Longmire 41:46

12M ago41:46

41:46

Miss Wheelchair USA 2014! Sylvia is an air-force veteran who has traveled to forty eight countries as an accessible travel writer and wheelchair user. She lives with Multiple Sclerosis. If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email [email protected] Join our…

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02. John Watkis 34:30

12M ago34:30

34:30

The first ever Canadian Mufasa in "The Lion King" the musical! John is a high-stakes performance coach and public speaker. He lives with hearing loss and sleep apnea. If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email [email protected] Join our Discord server! ht…

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01. Danny Burnside 3:15

12M ago3:15

3:15

Welcome to the Illegally Deaf Podcast! I tell my story of becoming a Hollywood voice actor with severe hearing loss and explain the name "Illegally Deaf." If you have a physical, or mental disability and would like to be considered as a guest on the Illegally Deaf Podcast, email [email protected] Join our Discord server! https://discor…

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Ep. 24: The Accessible World Of Disney - Part 2: Animated Films 49:17

12M ago49:17

49:17

Alex and Lee continue their celebration of the accessible world of Disney with part 2 focusing on Disney animated films. They review the latest Disney animated feature “Wish” and share their favorite animated movies from the Disney cannon. Image Description: The words "The Dark Room" are in the classic 90s Disney Home Video white Font sitting over …

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2024 Oscars Audio Description Round Table | The Dark Room 1:12:58

1y ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Watch the video version of this episode here! Alex and Lee are pleased to present this special panel presentation, featuring audio description writers and narrators who worked on 7 of the 10 Oscar-nominated Best Picture films. In their conversation, they celebrate the works of these wonderful individuals who made these films accessible and highligh…

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Ep. 23: The Blind Sundance Experience 48:02

1y ago48:02

48:02

Alex and Lee are joined by returning guest Jamie Gagnon to discuss Alex and Jamie's trip to Sundance 2024, the slate of films they saw, and the overall festival's accessibility. Watch the Thelma Post-Screening Q&A! (minor spoilers) Watch Jamie's newest horror shorts here! Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Descriptio…

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Ep. 22: 2023- A Year in Review 55:22

1y ago55:22

55:22

Alex and Lee reflect on the films of 2023. They reveal their favorite audio description tracks and movies of the year! Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe …

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Ep. 21: Up Close with Ashley Eakin, Disabled Director/Writer 50:56

1y ago50:56

50:56

Alex and Lee chat with Ashley Eakin, a disabled director and writer, who has worked on projects for Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Ashley recounts her journey into Hollywood, and what navigating her disability has looked like, as well as how her experiences have influenced her storytelling. She also discusses her experiences utilizing audio descr…

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Ep. 20: Up Close with Michele Spitz, Audio Description Grant Provider And Narrator 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

45:49

Lee and Alex chat with Michele Spitz, a speaker, philanthropist, audio, describer, and grant provider for filmmakers. In this episode, Michele discusses her journey into the audio description world, and the way she has been able to advance accessibility for blind and low vision viewers. Michele Spitz's Woman of Her Word website: https://www.womanof…

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Ep. 19: Halloween Horror With Rein Brooks, Audio Description Writer 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

58:07

Happy Halloween! To celebrate spooky season, Alex and Lee chat with Rein Brooks, audio description writer for “Birth/Rebirth”, “The Royal Hotel”, and other films. We discuss your favorite horror films and the unique challenges of writing audio description for the horror genre. Note: When Rein discusses The Walking Dead description he is referring t…

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Ep. 18: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 2 22:47

1+ y ago22:47

22:47

In this part 2 episode, Alex continues recounting his experience at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and discusses the ways the film festival was accessible as well as areas where there is room for growth. Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at [email protected] Find transcripts of our episodes…

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Ep. 17: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 1 25:25

1+ y ago25:25

25:25

Alex had the amazing opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and he is back to discuss his experience on this episode. In part one, Alex shares his thoughts on the movies he saw at TIFF and which ones he anticipates being part of the awards season conversations. Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions?…

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Ep. 16: Christopher Nolan Films Ranked Pt. 2 Featuring John Stark 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

Alex and Lee welcome back friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this second part, we review and rank Nolan's second six films from Inception through Oppenheimer. For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgL…

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Ep. 15: Christopher Nolan Films Ranked Pt. 1 (feat. John Stark) 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

Alex and Lee welcome friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this first part, we review and rank Nolan's first six films chronologically, Insomnia through The Dark Knight. For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRk…

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Ep. 14: Up Close With Kurt Yeager, Disabled Film/TV Actor 58:37

1+ y ago58:37

58:37

Alex and Lee chat with Kurt Yeager, a disabled actor whose credits include “Sons Of Anarchy”, “NCIS”, and “The Beanie Bubble”. in our conversation, Kurt discusses the accident that caused his disability, his philosophy on representation and navigating Hollywood, and the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. If you would like to help the industry professionals…

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Ep. 13: Up Close With Liz Gutman, Audio Description Content Creator 38:15

1+ y ago38:15

38:15

Join Lee and Alex for a conversation with Liz Gutman, an audio description content creator. In this episode, Liz discusses her process of writing audio description, what inspired her to get into this field, and more. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for…

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Ep. 12: Best Of 2023 So Far 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Alex and Lee discuss their favorite films, audio description tracks, and performances of 2023 so far. Support the showBy Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Ep. 11: The Blind 'At-Home' Movie Experience 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

Lee and Alex talk about the positives and negatives of at-home movie and TV viewing from a legally blind perspective. We discuss the accessibility of the major streaming services, devices, and physical media. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Bli…

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Ep. 10: The Accessible World Of Disney - Part 1: Live Action 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

47:48

Alex and Lee celebrate Disney accessibility with a focus on live-action films. They review the recent adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”, rank the live-action remakes, and share some favorite nostalgic classics. Image Description: The words "The Dark Room" are in the classic 90s Disney Home Video white Font sitting over the iconic light blue Disney…

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Ep 9: Teaching Accessibility at DePaul University 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Lee and Alex are guest speakers at an "Accessibility in Cinema" class at DePaul University. Listen in! Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube C…

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Ep. 8: Up Close With Jamie Gagnon, Filmmaker & Script Coordinator on 9-1-1 45:09

2y ago45:09

45:09

Alex and Lee welcome special guest, Jamie Gagnon, Script Coordinator for the television series, 9-1-1. In our conversation, Jamie discusses his short films, making audio description tracks for them, and the current Writers Guild of America Strike. Jamie's Accessible Shorts Playlist on Vimeo & YouTube! Jamie's AD short, Ax-essibility. A great WGA St…

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Ep. 7: Movie Sin List 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

Alex and Lee discuss their movie sin lists: the classic films they have never seen and recount their most memorable movie-going experiences. Alex's Article about the AFI List: https://www.allsensesgo.com/classic-cinema/ Questions? Email us at [email protected] Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council …

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