Discovering Podcasts In Lockdown

Published: Nov. 27, 2020, 12:56 p.m.

Brian Rothery is a former journalist and computer programming pioneer and two years ago he lost his sight.\n\xa0\nSince then, Brian has been benefiting from charity Alone's befriending service and even now in lockdown, Brian is thriving by using technology to start a podcast on a variety of topics, including writing and philosophy.\xa0\n\xa0\nBrian spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about his passion for writing, creating documentaries and discovering podcasts.
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\nTo listen to Brian's 'Writing to be published': www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoyHWACc_Lw
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\nFor more information about charity Alone: www.alone.ie\xa0
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\n(Image shows Brian sitting down by a desk, holding a pair of headphones in front of him, with a big smile on his face)\xa0