Category Archives: Podcasts

SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right This week, Jamie Pauls, Joe Steinkamp, and Mike Calvo discuss the news of the week. Also, Mike reviews several SoundDock options from bose for iOS and other devices including the … Continue reading →

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Archives of SeroSpectives for November 17: Deck the Dogs…and the Canes too! Now available

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to the audio presentation of SeroSpectives for November 17: Deck the Dogs…and the Canes too! View the Accessible Event presentation of SeroSpectives for November 17: Deck the Dogs … and the Canes Too! View show notes for SeroSpectives … Continue reading →

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Serotalk Podcast 85: I Want Food!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 85: I Want Food! This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Stories covered in this episode include: Browsing AOL still has 3.5 million dial-up … Continue reading →

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SeroSpectives for November 17: Deck the Dogs…and the Canes too!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by lisas

Join SeroSpectives: deck the Canes, and the Dogs too, via Accessible Event On this edition of SeroSpectives, Lisa Salinger is joined by Laura Legendary of Elegant Insights Jewelry,, Rox’E Homstad of PawPower Creations, and Jenine Stanley: Consumer Relations Coordinator for … Continue reading →

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SeroSpectives This Month in AT For October 2011

Posted on November 10, 2011 by renger

This Month In AT October Edition Join This Month in AT for October 2011 via Accessible Event This month, Lisa Salinger is joined by Wade Wingler of Easter Seals Crossroads and the Indata Project, Jamie Pauls of the SeroTalk … Continue reading →

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Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo about the release of his first book, Cloudy With … Continue reading →

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MacBook air Review Part 4: Productivity, and iPad Comparison

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mcalvo

Listen to MacBook Air Review Part 4: Productivity, and iPad Comparison In the fourth and final part of our MacBook Air review, I am joined by Jamie Pauls, Patrick Perdue, and Lisa Salinger. When I started evaluating portable … Continue reading →

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Serotalk Podcast 83: Losing Our Buttons

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to Serotalk Podcast 83: Losing Our Buttons This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Mike Calvo, Jamie Pauls, Patrick Purdue, and Lisa Salinger discuss the pros and … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in the Bathroom

Posted on October 25, 2011 by jpauls

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in The Bathroom This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss this week’s top news stories. Then, in part three of our Mac Book Air series, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo … Continue reading →

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MacBook Air Review Part 3: Storage and Power options

Posted on October 25, 2011 by mcalvo

Listen to MacBook Air Review Part 3: Storage and Power Options Today, we continue our discussion of the MacBook Air. In Part One, we discussed choosing the right size and configuration, and talked about functional cases in Part Two. … Continue reading →

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SeroSpectives: Effective Advocacy Techniques and Strategies

Posted on October 20, 2011 by mlauf

In this edition of SeroSpectives, our focus is effective advocacy. We cover advocating for travel and transportation, ATM and banking, effective letter writing and email campaigns, social networking, contacting elected officials and making presentations. This edition of SeroSpectives is sponsored … Continue reading →

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SeroSpectives: Effective Advocacy Techniques and Strategies

Posted on October 20, 2011 by mlauf

In this edition of SeroSpectives, our focus is effective advocacy. We cover advocating for travel and transportation, ATM and banking, effective letter writing and email campaigns, social networking, contacting elected officials and making presentations.View SeroSpectives: Effective Advocacy Techniques and Strategies: … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 81: AO Hoo?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by renger

SeroTalk Podcast 81: AO Hoo? Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 81: AO Hoo? This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss top news stories. Then, Pete Bossley of the Triple-click Home podcast gives us a quick demonstration of … Continue reading →

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SPN Special: A community Tribute to Steve Jobs

Posted on October 18, 2011 by renger

SPN Special: A community Tribute to Steve Jobs Listen to A Community Tribute to Steve Jobs The SeroTalk Podcast network asked our listeners to send us commentary on the passing of Steve Jobs. It is clear that Steve … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 80: FaceFlix

Posted on October 11, 2011 by renger

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 80: FaceFlix In SeroTalk podcast 80, Mike calvo joins Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp to talk about the week’s top story – the passing of Steve Jobs. Later in the show, Michael Ricky … Continue reading →

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SeroSpectives Tribute to Steve Jobs and Top September 2011 Tech News

Posted on October 6, 2011 by mlauf

SeroTalk Podcast Network hosts Joe Steinkamp, Lisa Salinger and Peter Bossley, along with many listeners pay tribute to the late Steve Jobs. They then discuss, debate and rant on the top assistive technology and mainstream tech news stories for September … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 79:: What’s Up Happy Rants

Posted on October 4, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 79: What’s Up Happy Rants Mike Calvo joins us to debate on Amazon’s soon to be released Kindle products, in particular, the Kindle Fire, which appears to be totally inaccessible. Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch Amazon’s … Continue reading →

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Cases for the MacBook Air

Posted on September 27, 2011 by mcalvo

In Part One of this series, I reviewed the 11-inch MacBook Air. This week, I’d like to talk about protecting and carrying that investment, and about the kinds of cases available to do this. By the way, I am … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 77: I Am the WalkMan

Posted on September 21, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to That Android Show: the newest podcast on the SeroTalk Podcast Network, at www.ThatAndroidShow.com MacBook Air Review Part 1 of 4: Specs and performance by Mike Calvo Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 77: I Am the WalkMan Here are a … Continue reading →

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MacBook Air Review Part 1: Specs and performance

Posted on September 20, 2011 by mcalvo

I’m really pleased to bring you the first of a four-part audio review about the new MacBook Air, released in July of 2011. In this first part, we’ll discuss its features and specifications, along with what makes it stand out. … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 76: Go Ye Forth and Read Stuff

Posted on September 13, 2011 by mlauf

Beginning with Podcast 76, podcasts will now be published weekly, giving you the latest assistive tech news more quickly, and making more time for product reviews. Coming up, we’ll offer a four part series on the MacBook Air, is it … Continue reading →

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This Month in Access Tech for August 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mlauf

Guests Wade Wingler, Kelly Ford and Jeff Bishop discuss the top access technology and mainstream technology news stories for August 2011.View This Month in Access Technology for August 2011 Via Accessible event Listen to MP3 of This Month in Access … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 75: Your Other Left

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 75, we discuss the following stories: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes over Text of resignation letter from Steve Jobs Steve Jobs on stage. Video Highlights iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode ‘world phone Apple … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 74: That’s A Lot of Birds

Posted on August 17, 2011 by mlauf

Want to give the @SeroTalk Tech Chat a new name? Email suggestions for a new name for the SeroTalk Tech Chat to resources@serotalk.com for your chance to win 150 @Serotek bonus dollars. In addition to informative assistive and mainstream tech … Continue reading →

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Lend Me Your Ears: Mike Calvo Reviews 3 Sets of Headphones

Posted on August 17, 2011 by mlauf

I’ve been traveling for a number of years with Serotek, and one thing I’ll never leave home without is a set of headphones. Recently, I went on a quest to find the perfect set for my needs. Before we jump … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 73: Victor in the Tub

Posted on August 1, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 73: Victor in the Tub! Listen to Great Interviews and Podcasts on SAMNet Radio Tech Chat 111: A T stories for July2011: Ricky Enger with Serotek, Erin Edgar with Tech Access Weekly, and Lisa Salinger with … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 111: This Month in Access Tech, July 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by mlauf

Ricky Enger with Serotek Corporation Erin Edgar with Tech Access Weekly and Lisa Salinger, host of Host of the Creative Solutions Podcast at www.LisaSalinger.com discuss the top access tech news stories for July 2011.View Tech Chat 111: This Month in … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 110: What’s New and Cool in Lion for Mac?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 110, Mac experts David Woodbridge, Peter Bossley, Robert Carter and Kevin Chao; share their findings with installing and using the Lion operating system on their Macs. View Tech Chat 110: What’s New and Cool in Lion for … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 72 – What Can I do for You Lately?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 72, Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp cover a wide variety of stories. Improve the Quality of Your Sleep, and Possibly Make Money at the Same Time! Learn More at www.24SleepWake.com Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 72 – … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 109: 2011 Convention Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech chat 109 for July 14, 2011, Jim Gashel tells us about the new Blio app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. We then discuss highlights from this year’s conventions.Tech Chat 109 is sponsored by Vanda Pharmeceuticals – Learn … Continue reading →

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Reposted Link to Podcast 70

Posted on July 13, 2011 by mlauf

Apparently there is an issue with WordPress and/or iTunes when posting the listen link below too many show stories, that prevents the mp3 from being posted to the rss feed. So here’s another link to Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 70: Sell a … Continue reading →

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Podcast 71: Code Name Shuga

Posted on July 13, 2011 by mlauf

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SeroTalk Podcast 71 – Code Name Shuga

Posted on July 7, 2011 by mlauf

Listen to 2011 Convention Coverage and Great Podcasts on the All New SeroTalk Podcast Network! Podcast 71 is Sponsored in Part by Vanda Pharmaceuticals: Improve Sleep Quality and Possibly make Money at the Same Time! In Podcast 71, Michael Lauf, … Continue reading →

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Convention Coverage on the All New SAMNet Radio!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by mlauf

Serotek is proud to announce the launuch of the all new SAMNet Radio, your portal to all the great past, present and future podcasts and interviews on the newly launched SeroTalk Podcast Network. We begin with coverage from the 2011 … Continue reading →

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Serotek and SeroTalk at the NFB and ACB conventions

Posted on July 2, 2011 by mlauf

It’s convention time again, and as always you can expect SeroTalk to bring you quality coverage from the NFB and ACB show floors. If you’re attending one or both of the conventions this year, Serotek has a number of exciting … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 108, 3 techies from the UK and Ireland discuss the top tech and access tech news stories for June 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by mlauf

In SeroTalk Tech Chat 108, Michael Lauf speaks with Damon Rose and Steve Nutt from the UK, and Digital darragh from Ireland. They discuss the top tech and access tech news stories for June 2011.View Tech Chat 108, This Month … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 107: Video Game News and Reviews for Disabled Gamers

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 107, Joe Steinkamp speaks withMarco Pasqua, Staff Writer and Steve Spohn, Editor-in-Chief with www.AbleGamers.com offering video game news and Reviews for disabled Gamersand Mark Barlet President and Co-founder AbleGamers Foundation – www.ablegamers.org Learn the basics of game accessibility at … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 70: Sell a Kidney

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mlauf

In SeroTalk Podcast 70, we are joined by Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell to discuss the launch of the accessible Samsung ChromeBook White – $499 from Amazon.com Learn more from TheChromeSource WebSite – www.TheChromeSource.com In Tech news, Michael Lauf, Ricky … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 107: Video Game News and Reviews for Disabled Gamers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 107, Joe Steinkamp speaks with Marco Pasqua, Staff Writer; and Steve Spohn, Editor-in-Chief with www.AbleGamers.com offering video game news and Reviews for disabled GamersAbleGamers Foundation – www.ablegamers.org Learn the basics of game accessibility at www.gameaccessibility.org View Tech Chat 107: … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 106: Video Magnifiers with HD Video, OCR and Text-to-Speech

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mlauf

Presented by Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 106 covered new video magnification products from Optelec and GW Micro some with HD video, optical character recognition, and text-to-speech. View Tech Chat 106: Video Magnifiers with HD Video, Optical Character Recognition, and Text-to-Speech, … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 105: Improving the Quality of Your Sleep

Posted on June 10, 2011 by mlauf

Presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Tech chat 105 with Joseph T. Hull, Ph.D. Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and William Hoos, representing Vanda Pharmaceuticals discussed ways to improve your quality of sleep. We also … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 105: Improving the Quality of Your Sleep

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mlauf

Presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Tech chat 105 covers improving the quality of your sleep. Josep Hull and William Hoos discuss ways to sleep through the night. We also cover an opportunity for you to take part in a clinical research study. Tasimelteon … Continue reading →

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SeroTalk Podcast 69: License to Steal?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mlauf

In Podcast 69, Mike Calvo, Ricky Enger, Joe Steinkamp and Michael Lauf discuss anouncements from Apple at WWDC 2011 on the next iOS5, Lion for Mac and iCloud, Plus Microsoft Windows 8 with built-in screen reader. Mac Break Weekly on iCloud … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 104: This Month in Access Tech for May 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech chat 104, Curtis Chong and Michael Barber discussed top access and mainstream tech news stories for May 2011. Do you ever feel like your sleep patterns are different than the rest of the world? Do you sometimes feel … Continue reading →

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iBlink Radio Comes To The Android Market With New Features And More

Posted on May 25, 2011 by mlauf

Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25th 2011 The popular iBlink Radio application from Serotek Corporation has just gone multiplatform! The world’s first application for the visually impaired for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad is now available on the Android Market. Version … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 103: The Great Outdoors

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mlauf

Tech Chat 103 will cover outdoor activities including boating, fishing, rowing, biking, hiking, camping, swimming, grilling and smoking meat, and other outdoor fun!Sponsored in part by Vanda Pharmaceuticals – Improve the quality of your sleep and possibly make money at … Continue reading →

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Tech chat 102: Looking Good Equals Feeling Good

Posted on May 20, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 102, Ricky enger speaks with Cara Quinn Maureen Duffy Alyssa Minwell about fashion, hair and skin care, applying cosmetics, and its affects on your self-esteem and career advancement. View Tech Chat 102: Looking Good Equals Feeling Good … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 102: Looking Good Equals Feeling Good

Posted on May 16, 2011 by mlauf

Ricky enger speaks with Cara Quinn and Maureen Duffy about fashion, hair and skin care, applying cosmetics, and its affects on your self-esteem and career advancement. Topics include: Introductory information for makeup, cleanser and moisturizer, color analysis, applying foundation, blush, powder, … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 101: Accessible Games for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Posted on May 13, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 101, Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp speak with makers ofStem Stumper for iOS, from Ananse Productions Jonathan chacon, developer of Accessible MindSweeper and Michael Feir, Creator and original author of Audyssey Magazine, and Author of Personal Power: How … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat 101: Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Posted on May 10, 2011 by mlauf

In Tech Chat 101, Michael Lauf and Michael Feir speak with the makers of Stem Stumper for iOS, and discuss a variety of other accessible games for iOS devices.View Tech chat 101: Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPod touch and … Continue reading →

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