Technically Working
9 days ago

#163 – Our Perspective Launches, Substack Experiments, and Hotel Room Recording

Michael and Damashe catch up from two different locations this week. Damashe is recording from a hotel room in Orlando with the Beta 87A he found at the bottom of his AT Guys backpack. Michael shares an exciting podcast launch and a new writing experiment on Substack.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • ACB National Convention 2026 in St. Louis: registration opens May 28 for members, June 4 for non-members. Convention runs July 24 through July 31 in person, with virtual programming starting July 13.
  • Meetup plans: if you'll be in St. Louis between July 25 and 29, send an email and we'll set something up. Send restaurant recommendations too, especially the hole-in-the-wall spots.
  • Marriott vs Hilton: Damashe is collecting Bonvoy points and would pick a Marriott most days.
  • Our Perspective podcast launch: Michael's new show with a friend drops in early June. Two completely blind people talking about how they get through life. Trailer publishes Tuesday, Episode 1 follows shortly after. Search "Our Perspective" wherever you get podcasts.
  • Using Claude to generate the show artwork and learning how to push back when an AI says it can't do something.
  • Substack update: Michael started a Substack at payown.substack.com. AI helps draft posts based on what he's been working on each week. Search Payown on Substack to follow.
  • GitHub featured Michael's video about Builder on LinkedIn to their 6.4 million followers.
  • Pinecast tip: listener.email is a beta feature that gives your podcast a private email address so your personal inbox does not end up in the public podcast database. Use the discount code in the show notes for 40 percent off your first months of Pinecast.
  • bag review update: the zipper finally gave out under heavy packing. Still a solid bag, but worth knowing the limits.
  • Pirate Ship plug for shipping AT Guys demo gear and saving real money on labels.
  • Wingstop talk, dry rub preferences, and the new Citrus Mojo flavor.
  • A handheld 2 meter / 70 centimeter radio that was marketed as fully accessible but is not. At 49 dollars it is still a reasonable buy for what you actually get. Reach out if you want more details.
  • San Francisco meetup: Michael will be in the city May 20 through 23. Reach out if you want to connect.
  • Austin meetup: Damashe will be at NFB Convention July 3 through 8. Stop by the AT Guys booth or email to set up a meetup.
  • Travel app idea: a Lyft vs Uber price comparison app that did not quite work. Still searching for a good one.
  • Backup recording confession: Michael forgot to start Audio Hijack again.

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