Here is where you will find the show notes for each episode of Our Place.
This Podcast will consist of sound seeing tours, technology reviews, in fact, anything of interest audibly that we can find.
Episode 626: More Monkeys! This week, more of Monkey World. This is the concluding part of our recording, made on 15 March 2026.
Episode 625: Monkeys! This week, we catch up, since we’ve been away from podcasting for quite a time, then we go visit Monkey World for part 1 of our recordings. Part 2 will be on the next episode.
Episode 620: Girls Just Wanna Be 1 This week, a first Birthday party, and some catching up. External Links Stroongecast Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support
Episode 619: Safari Part 2 This week, we catch up and play the last part of our Safari adventure. External Links No Links
Episode 618: Is the H2 Essential? This week, we catch up, and talk about the Zoom H2 Essential. External Links Zoom H2 Essential Handy Recorder
Episode 617: Illcast! Yes indeed, Angie and I were unwell for the latter part of Christmas, and we basically catch you up on what’s happened in the last two months, since we did the previous podcast. External Links No external…Read more Illcast! ›
Episode 616: Zooming Ahead! This week, a general chat, but with particular mention of the Zoom Essential recorders and accessories. We also go for a walk around Ludlow town, as recorded on the Zoom H1 Essential recorder.
This week, we talk about our holiday in Hope Bagot between 3 and 10 August. We also have a demo of a pasta cooker from a blindness perspective from Toni. External Links The Cabin Ludlow Aspire Consultancy Computer Room Services
Episode 614: Dreamcast! This week, Angie discusses dreams, we have feedback from Clive, and we generally catch up with what’s been going on in the last month. Please note: This recording was made on the Zoom H1 Essential recorder. External…Read more Dreamcast! ›
This week, we discuss the Zoom Essential Recorders. We also have some feedback from Clive, and also a piece of music from him that he produced on the Zoom H1 Essential.
Episode 612: ZoomCast This week, we discuss Zoom recorders, and get some feedback from Clive from Hithe! External Links Zoom’s website for their various recorders
Episode 611: Zoom Recorders, Braille and RSS Readers This week, Zoom recorders, Braille and RSS readers External Links Zoom Recorders An Article About Braille ‘n Speak” Pacmate Omni Braille Note Family Eurobraille, for Esys Braille displays VarioUltra 20 VarioUltra 40…Read more Zoom Recorders, Braille and RSS Readers ›
Episode 610: Zooming to the car wash This week, we read out some feedback, talk about talking recorders, and take you to the car wash.
Episode 609: Christmas Catch Up This week, Humanware Mantis, ESIMs and other delights at Christmas. External Links Humanware Mantis Q40
Episode 608: The Ideal Accessible Recorder? This week, catching up, and what we’d like to see in our ideal portable accessible recording device. External Links Steve Litchfield, For The Phones Show Chat Podcast Ted Salmon, Steve’s Co-Host
Episode 605: Mics, Recorders, Speakers and Bubbles? – 2 July 2023 This week, we discuss the Zoom M2 Mictrak Recorder and recorders in general, BubbleUPNP for Android, an extremely good all purpose media player, and Angie gives a little rant…Read more Mics, Recorders, Speakers and Bubbles? ›
Episode 605: AI Michele! – 3 June 2023 This week, catching up and a synthesised version of Michele? External Links Eleven Labs Hermit Of Redcoats Pub
Episode 604: An Evening With Priscilla! – 14 May 2023 This time, we talk about our visit to the London Palladium to see Priscilla Presley, and a general catch up. External Links Tutorial From Living Blindfully on Mona for Mastodon,…Read more An Evening With Priscilla! ›
Episode 603: Braille ‘n Sonos! – 25 March 2023 This week, Sonos coming to Computer Room Services, some observations on iOS Braille and a general catching up.
Episode 602: Braille ‘n Sound! – 4 February 2023 This week, Seeing AI with a Braille display, and sound bars again.
Episode 601: A Croaky Christmas! – 14 January 2023 This week, Christmas with a croak and some sound discussion. External Links Sleep Headphones
Episode 600: A Merry Bloody Christmas! – 17 December 2022 This week, a very short podcast from us, wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday season, and a horror story from our resident writer, Michele, which is the title of the…Read more A Merry Bloody Christmas! ›
Episode 599: Recording With A Droid? Whatever Next? – 3 December 2022 This week, a catch up, since we’ve been away from the podcast for a while. External Links The Made By Google Podcast
Episode 598: Let’s Roku ‘n Roll! – 9 October 2022 This week, we talk music on podcasts, the Pixel Watch and give a brief demo of our Roku sound bar and talk about how it improves our TV listening experience.…Read more Let’s Roku ‘n Roll! ›
Episode 597: Owls And Chickens – 28 August 2022 This week, we visit an owl sanctuary, see some chickens and generally catch up. External Links Small Breeds Farm And Owl Centre at Kington
Episode 596: Evo E12 Daisy Player, a brief look! – 23 July 2022 This week, an audio book recommendation and a brief look at the Evo E12 Daisy Player, which is packed with great and some unique features. External Links…Read more Evo E12 Daisy Player, a brief look! ›
Episode 595: Sound As A Pound! – 11 June 2022 We talk about what we have been up to, discuss TV sound bars, and fitness apps. Please note, that the barcode website to which we refer, http://www.ean-search.org, doesn’t seem to…Read more Sound As A Pound! ›
Episode 594: We’re Back! After quite a break, we’re back with our news, plus a demo of a new talking clock from Caretec.
Episode 593: The Big C has arrived! – 19 March 2022 Yes, Covid has arrived in our household. Steve has it and Angie may have it too. Also, we have a nice song from Toni called Thank You.
Episode 592: New Year, New Tech Review! – 29 January 2022 This week, Karin gives us a brief review of the Samsung ZFlip 3 Foldable Phone. We also catch up, as we have been away for a while. External Links…Read more New Year, New Tech Review! ›
Episode 591: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! – 18 December 2021 This is the last podcast of the year, and is just a short catch up. May Angie and I wish you all a wonderful Holiday season,…Read more It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! ›
Episode 590: Goodbye, Dear Sister! – 13 November 2021 This week, we announce the sad loss of Steve’s lovely sister, Maxine. We also record the podcast on Steve’s shiny new Pixel 6 Pro. External Links Steve’s subscribed podcasts in .XML…Read more Goodbye, Dear Sister! ›
Episode 589: Dawn Chorus – 2 October 2021 This time, as well as a catch up, we play part of a recording from Brian, of the Dawn Chorus from May 2020.
Episode 588: Ducks and Seagulls Galore! – 14 August 2021 This week, we talk about two little breaks we had, in which we made some recordings with the Eltrinex V12 Pro recorder. Headphones recommended for this podcast. External Links Purchase…Read more Ducks and Seagulls Galore! ›
Episode 587: Are You Shure? – 3 July 2021 This week, a look at the Shure MV88+ microphone, from two perspectives: Steve’s and Julie’s. External Links Shure Motiv MV88+ Microphone
Episode 586: Eltrinex V12 Pro – A New Recorder To The UK – 5 June 2021 This week, a new (To the UK) very versatile little recorder, and a demo of the Sonos Roam, a very portable Bluetooth speaker. External…Read more Eltrinex V12 Pro – A New Recorder To The UK ›
Episode 584: TV Accessibility News – 5 April 2021 This week, some game changing TV news from Sky, Apple TV Accessibility on Chromecast and a little catch up. External Links Voice Guidance Help from Sky Apple TV Audible UK
Episode 583: Lock Down Lives – 6 March 2021 This time, catching up and a review of Dolphin Guide Connect, a simple to use computer application for blind and low vision users, from David and Ginny. External Links Dolphin Guide…Read more Lockdown Lives ›
Episode 582: Bits ‘n Pieces – 6 February 2021 This time, a quick catch up on things, some new product announcements and Karen demonstrates a fun game. External Links VisioBraille Devices Blindshell Touch The Great Toy Robbery
Episode 581: New Year Catch Up – 9 January 2021 This week, we catch up with the last month’s happenings and take a small virtual trip to the sea, thanks to David and Ginny.
Episode 579: Ghostly Google! – 31 October 2020 This week, a Halloween song from Google, some musings on the Victor Reader Trek and sounds from Swanage. External Links Cooker Home Page
Episode 578: We’re In The Middle Of A Muddle! This week, a somewhat muddled podcast, as a demo Steve was aiming to do, didn’t work out. But we’ll get there!
Episode 577: Health, Fitness and Dreams – 29 August 2020 This week, dreams from a listener, keeping fit and getting out and about.
Episode 576: All I Have To Do Is Dream! – 8 August 2020 This week, we discuss dreams and desires. External Links Envision AI Glasses Steve Litchfield’s Home Page
Episode 575: Is Three Lucky? – 26 July 2020 This week, our third attempt at recording a podcast, weird files abound, but more positively, Steve’s Birthday, which means gadgets of course! At least one anyway. External Links Nuraloop Headphones Computer…Read more Is Three Lucky? ›
Episode 574: Social Distancing with Sunu! – 07 June 2020 This week, we discuss social distancing and how the Sunu Band, a wrist worn mobility aid, may help. External Links Purchase the Sunu Band Here Find Out How To Use…Read more Social Distancing with Sunu! ›
Episode 573: What’s Your Game? – 23 May 2020 This week, we demonstrate some new games on the Blindshell Classic phone. Sound Devices MixPre ii Blindshell
Episode 572: Tipology! – 9 May 2020 This week, we talk about getting the right tips for ear buds, and Bluetooth Low Energy and we also discuss and set up the Mee Connect Hub Dual Bluetooth connection device for sharing…Read more Tipology! ›
Episode 571: Lockdown Catch Up! – 25 April 2020 This week, staying home, staying safe, Zooming and avoiding zombies! External Links Zombies Run Game Jonathan Mosen’s excellent Zoom Tutorial
Episode 570: Safe! – 28 March 2020 This week, we talk a little about lockdown and conclude our talking recorder thoughts.
Episode 569: Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder – 15 March 2020 This week, a demo of the Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder. Thanks to Eltronix for sending me this sample product to evaluate. External Links Eltronix…Read more Eltronix V12 Pro Digital Talking Voice Recorder ›
Episode 568: The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, And Nothing But The Tooth – 29 February 2020 This week, Angie’s trip to the dentist and some general catch up. External Links YouTube Demo Of Blindshell Classic
Blindshell Part 2 – 9 February 2020 This week, we finish up with Blindshell, including mentioning bugs fixed since Part 1. External Links Audience Podcast from Castos
Episode 566: Blindshell Classic Part 1 – 2 February 2020 This week, a look at the Blindshell Classic, which is a simple to use mobile phone, with some surprisingly advanced features. External Links Eltronix V12 Pro Demonstration From The Accessibility…Read more Blindshell Classic Part 1 ›
Episode 565: What’s The Weather? – 25 January 2020 This week, Angie asks Vector the weather, with interesting results.
Episode 564: The Unboxing Of Vector – 11 January 2020 This week, an extra long podcast, the unboxing of Vector, our cute little robot. External Links Vector The Robot
Episode 563: Introducing A New Member Of The Family! – 28 December 2019 This week, Christmas presents, including our newest family member. External Links Vector Castos
Episode 561: Lissa Sings! – 7 December 2019 This week, a song from Lissa, a customer, and a new member of the family: Steve’s Pixel 4XL.
Episode 560: Busy Busy! – 23 November 2019 This week, we have been here, there and everywhere with work. This is just a catch up, with some news of new gadgets Steve saw at Sight Village London.
Episode 559: Keyboards And Healthy Eating – 19 October 2019 This week, we go really eclectic, talking about the RiVO 2 Bluetooth keyboard, then healthy eating. External Links Purchase the Rivo 2 from our Online Store RiVO 2 Home Page…Read more Keyboards And Healthy Eating ›
Episode 557: Bits ‘n Pieces – 14 September 2019 This week, just a catch up, and one or two other things. External Links Reaper Home Page All things Reaper accessibility The ReaProducer Podcast with Garth Humphries
Episode 556: Evo E10, a full-featured digital media player – 24 August 2019 This week, a Computer Room Services product overview of the Evo E10 Digital Media Player. External Links Evo E10 Digital media Player
Episode 555: Headphones And Gadgets – 3 August 2019 This week, Steve gets new headphones and we introduce some new products sold by us at Computer Room Services, including new Daisy players and a new labelling system. External Links All…Read more Headphones And Gadgets ›
Episode 554: MiniVision – 13 July 2019 This week, as requested, a brief demo of the Kapsys MiniVision, which is currently on sale, as are all the Kapsys phones. Please see show note links. External Links All our mobile phones…Read more MiniVision ›
Episode 553: Creepy! – 22 June 2019 This week, some oddities with Google Keep and we visit Octavia Hill’s birthplace in Wisbech and visit the museum, which includes Octavia’s Nightmare, the dungeon of course. Poor Debbie is scared! External Links…Read more Creepy! ›
Episode 552: Anxiety – 1 June 2019 This week, we discuss anxiety and the Wellbeing Service. External Links Linklike Classic 8 True Wireless Ear Buds
Episode 551: Wireless Ear Buds – 4 May 2019 This week, we talk true wireless ear buds, that is to say, those that charge inside a case. External Links Tao Elecgtronics 2019 True Wireless Ear Buds
Episode 550: In Your Pocket – 20 April 2019 This week, we demonstrate the phone functions of the In Your Pocket device from RealSam. External Links In Your Pocket
Episode 549: Naidex 2019 – 30 March 2019 This week, we talk about the Naidex 2019 exhibition, which we had the pleasure of attending, along with Sean Tibbets, CEO of CyberTimez, the manufacturers of the CyberEyez software. In fact, we…Read more Naidex 2019 ›
Happy Birth Week To Angie! – 16 March 2019 This week, we talk about Angie’s birth Week celebrations. External Links Sean Tibbets Naidex Speaker Page
Episode 547: Email Geekiness – 3 March 2019 This week, Email problems abound and some new podcast listening. External Links The Parcast Network
Episode 546: Portable Power! – 16 February 2019 This week, we discuss a new (to the UK) portable accessible power bank from Energrid. External Links Purchase the Energrid Power Bank Here
Episode 545: Peppacast! – 2 February 2019 This week, one of Steve’s guilty pleasures, Peppa Pig comes to the fore, as he demonstrates Princess Peppa!
Episode 544: Braille Me – 12 January 2019 This week, we try to make an objective comparison between the Braille Me and Orbit Reader 20 affordable Braille displays. External Links Braille Me from Computer Room Services Orbit Reader 20 from…Read more Braille Me ›
Episode 543: Another Year Ends – 29 December 2018 This week, we talk Christmas presents and catch up.