
RNIB Tech Talk
RNIB Connect Radio · Clive Gardiner
Show overview
RNIB Tech Talk has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 508 episodes, alongside 31 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 430 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 56 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 89 episodes published. Published by Clive Gardiner.
From the publisher
Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 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
Latest Episodes
View all 508 episodes619: Tech Talk 619: New Braille Products, Tech Timeline, ‘Cosy Sort Studio’ Demo & Tactonom Flex
618: Tech Talk 618: Tactonom, Making It Accessible, Apple Accessibility Preview
617: Tech Talk 617: Global Accessibility Awareness Day With Corbb O'Connor, Speechlabel, Sight Village Leeds
616: Tech Talk 616: Android Updates, Windows Narrator, Tech Timeline
615: Tech Talk 615: Card World, RNIB Technology Volunteer, NVDA Coach Demo
614: Tech Talk 614: Activision, NVDA Coach, RNIB Shop
613: Tech Talk 613: Zoom Recorders, OOrion App, NaviLens Uses
612: Tech Talk 612: Nextdoor, WelcoMe, Sony
Ep 611611: Tech Talk 611: Sony LinkBuds, Lived Experience Conference, Being An RNIB Technology Volunteer
This week, Sony return to Tech Talk to tell us about their range of wireless earbuds, the Link Buds. We’ll hear, first hand, what it’s like to be an RNIB Technology Volunteer. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz visits the Lived Experience Conference in Birmingham.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 610610: Tech Talk 610: Sony Headphones, Audio Description Services
This week, we’re starting our new series with Sony, hearing all about the way they’ve made products, packaging and apps accessible. We’ll find out about a new website that champions audio description. Plus, the work that RNIB has been doing to help make sure video streaming services are offering more content available with audio description.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 609609: Tech Talk 609: Sight Village Glasgow, WikiTrip, Whispr Flow Demo
This week, we round up the best of the action from this year’s Sight Village Glasgow exhibition. Hubert tries out the ‘WikiTrip’ App which reads aloud the stories behind your surroundings. Plus, we’ll be testing the ‘Whispr Flow’ voice dictation app.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 608608: Tech Talk 608: CSUN Reaction, Pocket Casts Demo, Charity Gaming Stream
This week were taking a look at some of the big announcements to come out of the recent CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in California. Hubert Pawelkiewicz rates the accessibility of the Pocket Casts app for podcasts. Plus, news of a recent gaming event that was streaming for a good cause.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 607607: Tech Talk 607: Home Recording Options, Instagram Demo, Revitive
This week, we’re talking about home recording. From basic to high-end options, what are the most accessible options available today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz will be trying out the social media platform ‘Instagram’. Plus, Jackie Brown shares an un-intentionally accessible device that’s helped her to relax more.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 606606: Tech Talk 606: Beyond Horizons, Zoom PodTrak P4next Demo, Sight Village Scotland
This week, we hear about the project aiming to use accessible technology to as a tool for empowerment. We’ll have news about plans for this year’s Sight Village Scotland event which comes to Glasgow later this month. Plus, Jackie Brown tries out the new ‘Pod Trak P4 Next’ from Zoom.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 605605: Tech Talk 605: Be My Eyes Workplace, Proximity Pal
This week, we’re learning about Be My Eyes Workplace, the platform designed to make inaccessible information accessible to blind and partially sighted employees. We’ll hear about the new ‘Proximity Pal’ navigation device. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 604604: Tech Talk 604: RNIB NI Tech Fair, Tech Timeline
This week we’ll be bringing you some of the highlights from RNIB’s Tech Fair in Northern Ireland. Amelia Hilton was on hand to speak to a wide variety of exhibitors and visitors. Plus, one listener will be taking us on their Tech Timeline. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 603603: Tech Talk 603: Sony Photography With Gary Williamson, Dice World Demo, RNIB NI Tech Fair
This week we hear how blind photographer Gary Williamson uses Sony products to help him capture the images he wants. Hubert Pawelkiewicz shows us how the popular game ‘Dice Word’ works. Plus, we’ll have a preview of RNIB’s Tech Fair in Northern Ireland.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 602602: Tech Talk 602: Waymo Launch Event, ScribeMe Demo, Orbit Player
This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz speaks to the team at Waymo as they prepare to launch their autonomous ride sharing service in London, we hear how the AI-powered assistant app ‘ScribeMe’ works. Plus, the final part of our look at the Orbit Player.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 601601: Tech Talk 601: Be My Eyes, RNIB Gaming Group, Oakley Meta Vanguard
This week, we’re catching up with the team behind the Be My Eyes app, we hear about a social group for gamers from RNIB and we discover one option of what to do with your unwanted accessible technology.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]
Ep 600600: Tech Talk 600: CES 2026 Roundup, Nibble Nerds, BlindSquare Demo
This week, we’re rounding up the best technology, accessible or otherwise, to come out of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We’ll be catching up with the team at Nibble Nerds to hear about their ‘Viewpoint’ screen reader and range of accessible games. Plus, Hubert Pawelkiewicz puts the ‘BlindSquare’ navigation app through its paces.You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker.You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode.We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at [email protected]