On this longer than typical episode of VLS, we have a rabit hole filled discussion with Phillip Bradbury, reader of the MileHigh Sports Magazine, amongst lots of other readings. We talk about the transition from in-person to remote reading, share some hart felt stories about Kat Bradbury, the former volunteer manager who has since past on, and go down plenty of rabit holes about music, radio, and how it ultimately lead to Phillip's involvement with Aftersight.

This month, we talk with Linda Chambers, the volunteer of the month for June. Linda Chambers has a rich background as a general music teacher for 35 years and enjoys reading for the Grand Junction Sentinel. Linda's passion for music includes playing various instruments including Ukulele, and she has a strong belief in the universal language of music to connect people across cultures.

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Tom McMillen, the Volunteer of the Month for May. They discuss Tom's journey into volunteering, his role in the Steely Dan tribute band My Old School, and we get to hear a fun test recording Thom made when we were troubleshooting his microphone.

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Melissa Bonnette, the Volunteer of the Month for March, to discuss her extensive journey with AfterSight, the evolution of audio reading, and the importance of community feedback. They explore Melissa's personal experiences, her recording setup, and the impact of volunteering on both the volunteers and the community.

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Jason Consol, the volunteer of the month for December. They discuss Jason's journey into audio narration, his love for model railroading, and the challenges he faced when starting out. The conversation also touches on Jason's audio setup, including his equipment choices and techniques for improving his reading skills. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, insights into the world of audio narration, and a festive holiday spirit, yes we recorded this in December.

this month, we welcome Gregory Haddock under the spotlight. Greg shares his journey into community service and his passion for audio content and especially audio gear, we discuss the importance of local news, the skills gained through volunteering, and the importance of finding your voice. Gregory also shares insights into his professional audio work and the mission-driven projects he is involved in, including his media agency Jubilaria which helps new aspiring entrepreneurs and community activists find their voice. Learn more at jubilaria.com Don't forget to donate for Colorado Gives Day on December 10th at coloradogivesday.org/organisations/aftersight

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Ken Beck, a dedicated volunteer with AfterSight. They discuss Ken's inspirations, his passion for audio and music, his hobbies, and his journey into volunteering. Ken shares his experiences with audio recording, the challenges he faced, and the importance of preparation and technique in delivering quality audio content. The conversation also touches on Ken's audio gear setup and his love for classical music and silversmithing. In this conversation, Ken Beck shares his journey into voiceover work, discussing his audio setup, the DIY sound booth he created, and the unique experiences he's had in the field. He emphasizes the importance of community and connection through voiceover boot camps and encourages aspiring volunteers to find joy in their work, regardless of their equipment or skill level. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Volunteer Spotlight 03:05Inspiration and Influences 05:58Passions for Audio and Music 09:00Hobbies and Personal Interests 11:55Journey into Volunteering 14:53First Experiences in Audio Recording 17:58Preparation for Recording Sessions 21:03Audio Gear and Setup 23:05Exploring Audio Interfaces and Recording Equipment 26:38Building a DIY Sound Booth 29:50Unique Recording Setups and Experiences 37:43Encouragement for Aspiring Volunteers

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Sophia Niemeyer, the volunteer of the month for August. Sophia shares her experience as a volunteer reader for the Pike's Peak Courier and discusses her involvement with Guide Dogs for the Blind. She also talks about her favorite places to visit in Colorado and offers words of wisdom for listeners and volunteers alike.

Mary Carly, a long-time volunteer at AfterSight, shares her experience and insights in this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight. Mary has been volunteering for 23 years and currently reads the Colorado Springs Gazette for the listeners. She talks about her favorite part of volunteering, the recognition and appreciation she receives, and the satisfaction of knowing that her efforts benefit others. Mary also discusses the changes in the recording stile and the ongoing research to enhance Aftersight's programming. She provides feedback on the importance of variability in recording length and the focus on local news. Mary encourages anyone interested in volunteering to have a good speaking voice and to speak with enthusiasm to engage the listeners.

Congratulations to Lori Hendrickson for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for July. Lori began at Aftersight back in 2015, which means she is about to hit ten years with Aftersight. After retiring from teaching kindergarten, Lori was looking for ways to give back to her community, and she discovered Aftersight in the local newspaper. Lori has been reading the Grand Junction Sentinel ever since, and she has a lot of compassion for local communities, and ensuring that they have equal access to information.

Bryce Johnston, the volunteer of the month for June, shares his experience in audio broadcasting and his journey with AfterSight. He discusses his love for golf, his favorite type of audio content, and his passion for sports radio. Bryce talks about his college radio experience at an NPR station and how it shaped his interest in broadcasting. He also shares his involvement in volunteer work, including his work with Junior Achievement and his discovery of AfterSight. Bryce discusses his experience reading the Summit Daily and the insights he gained about the local community. He offers advice on reading out loud and maintaining a neutral tone, and shares his recording setup and tips for creating a soundproof space. Bryce expresses his excitement for future volunteer opportunities and events with AfterSight.

This month on VSL, Evan interviews Ralph Towers, Aftersights may volunteer of the month. Ralph started with aftersight around sevin years ago, reading the Grand Junction Sentenal. In this epasode, you'll get a glimps into not only Ralph's volunteer experience, but also some of his passed endeavors, like working as a voice tallent for a student radio station.

Aftersight is proud to nominate Claudia Murphy as the volunteer of the month for April. Claudia began as a volunteer seven years ago, but she has been a verry active volunteer in her community since moving to the United States over 20 years ago. Claudia joined Aftersight as part of a new year’s resolution to do something out of her comfort zone, and she has been an integral part of our Spanish programming ever since.

This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with Geri Gingras, who just reached her five-year anniversary at Aftersight. Geri began her volunteer work at an organization formally known as Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, which later became Learning Ally, which is similar to Aftersight, but primarily handles the reading and transcription of college textbooks. When Learning Ally closed most of their in-person offices, Geri began looking for other reading opportunities, and found the Colorado Talking Book Library, and eventually Aftersight.

This month, host Evan Starnes interviews Keith Gawlick, who has been a volunteer reader since 1999. During this episode, we talk about how Keith got started with the Greely Tribune, how he moved on to Hobby Radio and Opera News, and the significance behind the two shows. There is quite a lot of information on opera music and amateur radio packed into this episode; so grab your favorite hot beverage, and enjoy the show.

We're back at it this month with Bill Lundgren, a licensed psychotherapist and the host of Blindsight. In this episode, Evan and Bill touch briefly on Bill's journey into vision loss, how he became a licensed psychotherapist and started his own practice, and how it eventually led to him becoming the host of the Aftersight original, Blindsight. We also briefly touch on the significance of the Blarney Stone and Bill's experience kissing the stone. Bill is totally blind and was previously on The Blind Chick, formerly Aftersight; you can go back to episode 10 for Bill's entire story about his journey into vision loss."

Happy holidays from all of us at AINC, soon to be Aftersight. This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Tom Anglewicz, a retired architect. Tom started as a volunteer in 2014, but that's only part of the story. Tom joined our relocation committee to share his architectural expertise and make sure we find a place that fits our needs; his contributions have been tremendous! In his free time, Tom enjoys walking his dog and taking care of his bonsai trees.

This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Ginger Hedrick. Ginger started as an in-person reader, but eventually, she and her family moved to West Virginia, where Ginger has continued as a remote reader ever since. Ginger is a musician; the flute is her instrument of choice, and she has played for several orchestras. Besides playing the flute, Ginger is also an avid hiker and reader. She finds volunteering for AINC very fulfilling and is honored to be the November Volunteer of the Month.

This month, we chat with Nicola Fordwood, a talented voice actress hailing from sunny California. Nicola's journey from leaving her corporate job to discovering her passion for voice acting is just a small part of the story. Plus, we're thrilled to showcase a snippet of her impressive demo reel in our intro.