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S2 Ep1572: VI Comedian Jake Donaldson wants to be the fifth Weezer
19/1/2026 | 8 mins.
Visually Impaired comedian Jake Donaldson has a new show about nostalgia, sight loss and his boyhood dream of joining the band Weezer.
Amelia learned more about the show ahead of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Book Tickets for the Glasgow International COmedy Festival date at 9 pm on Friday 13th March here - Jake Donaldson: The Fifth Weezer - Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Learn more about Jake on his website - Jake Donaldson Comedy - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree
S2 Ep1573: New VI Running Group In Cardiff
19/1/2026 | 9 mins.
A new weekly running group in Cardiff is giving blind and partially sighted people the chance to get active and make new friends. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
For more information on the Cardiff VI Runners group, visit their Facebook Page - (1) Cardiff VI Runners | Facebook
S2 Ep1570: RNIB Gaming Group
19/1/2026 | 7 mins.
Let’s talk gaming and how you can get involved in accessible gaming with other blind and partially sighted people. David Hogg has more.
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S2 Ep1571: UK Sight Loss Charity Has A New CEO
17/1/2026 | 18 mins.
Simon Antrobus is the new Chief Executive of UK sight loss charity, RNIB.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Simon to learn more about his career, so far, his thoughts on the charity’s direction and how he switches off from the day job.
Image shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.
S2 Ep1568: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - AD Theatre Highlights 2025
16/1/2026 | 8 mins.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for a look back over some great theatre shows he saw in 2025 with audio description as well as some highlights of productions that Vidar is looking forward to seeing in 2026.
Don’t forget to catch Vidar’s regular audio described theatre reviews on RNIB Connect Radio or via this podcast channel.
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing [email protected]. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

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