This week on BLT, we chat with Patrick Long, co-founder of InnoSearch, a platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences for individuals with blindness and low vision. Patrick shares his journey into the tech world, inspired by personal experiences with family members losing their vision. The conversation delves into the importance of usability over mere compliance with accessibility standards, the innovative features of InnoSearch, including AI integration and a co-browse feature, and the future roadmap for the platform.
to get started with Innosearch, visit https://www.innosearch.ai/
To try CoBrouse for yourself, visit the Eyes On Success website at eyesonsuccess.net
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Producer: Evan Starnes
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This week on BLT, we chat with Patrick Long, co-founder of InnoSearch, a platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences for individuals with blindness and low vision. Patrick shares his journey into the tech world, inspired by personal experiences with family members losing their vision. The conversation delves into the importance of usability over mere compliance with accessibility standards, the innovative features of InnoSearch, including AI integration and a co-browse feature, and the future roadmap for the platform.
to get started with Innosearch, visit https://www.innosearch.ai/
To try CoBrouse for yourself, visit the Eyes On Success website at eyesonsuccess.net
Have questions or feedback for Aftersight?
email: feedback@aftersight.org
voicemail: 720-712-8856
general contact: contact@aftersight.org
Aftersight website: https://aftersight.org/
Producer: Evan Starnes
An Aftersight Original Podcast
BLT Meets Eyes on Success with Peter and Nancy Torpey
Blind Level Tech
31 minutes
4 months ago
BLT Meets Eyes on Success with Peter and Nancy Torpey
In this inspiring and insightful episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes sits down with podcasting legends Peter and Nancy Torpey, the creators of Eyes on Success. With over 700 episodes and 15 years of audio storytelling, the Torpeys share the origin story of their groundbreaking podcast, their journey from physicists at Xerox to accessibility advocates, and the philosophy behind creating meaningful content for the blind and low-vision community.
They discuss everything from their accessible audio setup—including the Scarlett 4th Gen interface, Shure SM58s, Reaper, Audacity, and the Zoom H4 Essential recorder—to their experiences mentoring blind professionals worldwide. The episode highlights their commitment to showcasing blind success stories, their love for podcasting, and their legendary “egg and cheesy thing” sandwich.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a podcast lover, or someone navigating vision loss, this episode is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and connection.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome to Blind Level Tech
00:58 – Introduction to Peter and Nancy Torpey
02:25 – From Physicists to Podcasters
04:14 – Origins of Eyes on Success
06:37 – The Name Change and Rap Song Surprise
08:04 – Mission: Showcasing Blind Success
09:00 – Favorite Guest Memories
11:17 – Connecting Global Listeners to Real Mentors
12:41 – How the Format Evolved Over 15 Years
14:00 – Tip of the Week Segment and Interview Style
15:13 – Overcoming Early Challenges
17:01 – Creating the Iconic Theme Song
19:00 – Audio Gear Deep Dive (Scarlett, Zoom, Reaper, Audacity)
23:33 – Sandwich of the Week: “Egg and Cheesy Thing”
26:48 – Where to Find Eyes on Success
30:01 – Victor Reader Stream Limitations
30:54 – Farewell and Listener Feedback Info
Guest Contact & Resources
🌐 Website: eyesonsuccess.net
📧 Subscribe: EyesOnSuccess+Subscribe@GoogleGroups.com
📱 Twitter: _@EyesOnSuccess
📘 Facebook: Eyes on Success
📩 Email: hosts@eyesonsuccess.net
🎧 Listen Anywhere: “Play Eyes on Success Podcast” on smart devices
📞 NFB Newsline & Victor Reader Stream (2nd Gen and up)
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Blind Level Tech
This week on BLT, we chat with Patrick Long, co-founder of InnoSearch, a platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences for individuals with blindness and low vision. Patrick shares his journey into the tech world, inspired by personal experiences with family members losing their vision. The conversation delves into the importance of usability over mere compliance with accessibility standards, the innovative features of InnoSearch, including AI integration and a co-browse feature, and the future roadmap for the platform.
to get started with Innosearch, visit https://www.innosearch.ai/
To try CoBrouse for yourself, visit the Eyes On Success website at eyesonsuccess.net
Have questions or feedback for Aftersight?
email: feedback@aftersight.org
voicemail: 720-712-8856
general contact: contact@aftersight.org
Aftersight website: https://aftersight.org/
Producer: Evan Starnes
An Aftersight Original Podcast
