The Dark Room
Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley
Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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2024 Oscars Audio Description Round Table
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02/16/24 • 72 min
Watch the video version of this episode here!
Alex and Lee are pleased to present this special panel presentation, featuring audio description writers and narrators who worked on 7 of the 10 Oscar-nominated Best Picture films.
In their conversation, they celebrate the works of these wonderful individuals who made these films accessible and highlight specific audio description aspects of each project. The panel features Matthew Christoffersen ("American Fiction"), Tristan Snyder ("Anatomy of a Fall"), Stoney Emshwiller ("Barbie" & "The Zone of Interest"), Liz Gutman ("Maestro" & "May December"), Christina Stevens ("American Fiction" & "Oppenheimer"), and Samantha Manahan ("Poor Things").
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Ep. 26: 2024 Oscars Reaction And Dune: Part 2 Review
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04/03/24 • 55 min
Alex and Lee give their reactions to the 2024 Oscars ceremony and winners and review DUNE: PART 2.
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Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
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Ep. 32: Behind the AD: Star Wars - The Mandalorian
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11/07/24 • 50 min
Alex and Lee sit down with the team behind the world-class audio description of The Mandalorian (and the rest of the Mando-verse), which includes AD writer Justin Sohl and narrator Nicol Zanzarella. The Mandalorian and the rest of the Mando-verse is now streaming on Disney+. Huge thanks to Justin, Nicol, Disney, Deluxe, and LucasFilm!
Find Nicol at: http://www.nicolzanzarella.com/
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at [email protected]
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram!
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2025 Oscars Audio Description Roundtable
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02/24/25 • 78 min
Alex and Lee host the 2nd Annual Audio Description Roundtable. This year we are featuring the audio describers behind Anora, Dune Part Two, and The Substance.
If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!
09/07/23 • 52 min
Alex and Lee welcome back friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this second part, we review and rank Nolan's second six films from Inception through Oppenheimer.
For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgLAI_YpxSg
John Stark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/macthemovieguy
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
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03/20/25 • 50 min
Alex and Lee chat with Roy Samuelson, an audio description performer, voice actor, speaker, coach, and author of the book, A Voice Actor's Guide to Audio Description Performance: Crafting Immersive Entertainment Experiences for Blind Audiences. In our discussion, Roy highlights what makes for a good audio description performance and chronicles his experiences in the accessibility field.
Learn more about Roy's book here: https://www.roysamuelson.com/book/
You can listen to some insightful interviews with audio description professionals on Roy’s podcast “The ADNA Presents” here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adna-presents/id1513229594
Check out the Audio Description Project here:
Https://adp.acb.org/
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
If you have any questions for us or want to connect, feel free to e-mail [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
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Ep. 22: 2023- A Year in Review
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01/30/24 • 55 min
Alex and Lee reflect on the films of 2023. They reveal their favorite audio description tracks and movies of the year!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
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11/30/23 • 50 min
Alex and Lee chat with Ashley Eakin, a disabled director and writer, who has worked on projects for Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Ashley recounts her journey into Hollywood, and what navigating her disability has looked like, as well as how her experiences have influenced her storytelling. She also discusses her experiences utilizing audio description on her projects.
Ashley's Instagram: @asheakin
Forgive Us Our Trespasses: https://www.netflix.com/title/81320168
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
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10/31/23 • 58 min
Happy Halloween! To celebrate spooky season, Alex and Lee chat with Rein Brooks, audio description writer for “Birth/Rebirth”, “The Royal Hotel”, and other films. We discuss your favorite horror films and the unique challenges of writing audio description for the horror genre.
Note: When Rein discusses The Walking Dead description he is referring to a sample he did, not the actual description.
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!
11/15/23 • 45 min
Lee and Alex chat with Michele Spitz, a speaker, philanthropist, audio, describer, and grant provider for filmmakers. In this episode, Michele discusses her journey into the audio description world, and the way she has been able to advance accessibility for blind and low vision viewers.
Michele Spitz's Woman of Her Word website:
https://www.womanofherword.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Dark Room have?
The Dark Room currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does The Dark Room cover?
The podcast is about Film, Oscars, Entertainment, Podcasts, Movies, Disability, Awareness, Tv & Film and Cinema.
What is the most popular episode on The Dark Room?
The episode title 'Ep. 21: Up Close with Ashley Eakin, Disabled Director/Writer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Dark Room?
The average episode length on The Dark Room is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Dark Room released?
Episodes of The Dark Room are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Dark Room?
The first episode of The Dark Room was released on Feb 1, 2023.
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