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Hey everyone, Ashley here with RSS.com.

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In this mini-episode, we're going to talk about visual descriptions in podcasting.

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A visual description is an important tool for making podcasts more accessible to listeners

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with vision impairment.

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Through the use of audio and words, visual descriptions provide a vivid sensory experience

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that enhances the podcasting experience for those with sight loss.

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So in this mini-episode, what we're going to do is basically give you examples of what

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visual descriptions sound like.

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I'll go first.

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My name is Ashley and I'm sitting in Richmond, Kentucky and it's a brisk 43 degrees outside.

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I have blue eyes and brown hair and I'm sitting in front of a gorgeous backdrop that has an

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RSS.com logo.

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Hi, my name is Lloyd.

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I'm currently in Bethesda, Maryland.

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It's roughly 56 degrees and I am in a room with a blue background.

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My eyes are brown.

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I'm wearing a hat, but my hair is black.

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My name is Jamie Kennedy.

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I am the founder of Brave Moon Podcasts.

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So a little bit about where I am.

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I'm based here in Sydney, Australia.

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So I'm across the world from Ashley at the moment.

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I am sitting with a white background behind me.

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I just have a little flower vase next to me and yeah, I'm sitting at my desk and I'm ready

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and excited to talk to you guys about workflow, podcast workflow.

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Hi, I'm Jenny and I'm coming in from Houston, Texas.

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I am coming in live from my office.

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It is quite messy, but that's how we roll around here.

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I have brown hair and green eyes and yeah, that's pretty much it.

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And there you have it.

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That's what a visual description and podcasting sounds like.

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We encourage you to start using them in your own podcasts so that you can help those with

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vision impairment.

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Thanks for tuning in.