Not So Bad Podcast

About Not So Bad Podcast

Not So Bad: hosted by Patrick Jensen and Matt McLaren, two blind individuals who have unique perspectives on life. Our podcast is not about inspiring others but rather about sharing our experiences and having honest conversations on what it’s like to live with blindness. We approach every subject with humor and a lighthearted attitude, making sure we don’t take ourselves too seriously and remembering that in reality being blind is ’Not So Bad’.

Publisher

mattymc2

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2023

Latest episode

13 May 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 May 2025

   Chat with Jacko

   In this episode, we chat with support worker Jackson Besley about what the job actually looks like day-to-day—and why a bit of creativity and a good sense of humour go a long way. We talk about how he tailors support to each person, what makes a good support relationship, and how his long-standing friendship with Pat and Heather McCann has shaped his perspective. It’s a relaxed, honest convo with someone who’s clearly in it for the right reasons.

2. 

   25 Dec 2024

   Never Have i Ever - Xmas Special

   ```html In this Christmas special, Pat and Matt are back with part two of Never Have I Ever. Matt shares stories about his new guide dog, Violet, and how they’re settling into life together. Meanwhile, Pat talks about his new passion for woodworking—though it seems his circular saw has everyone else a little on edge. To wrap things up, they answer some fantastic listener questions—huge thanks to everyone who sent them in! It’s a relaxed festive chat with plenty of laughs. Merry Christmas from The Not So Bad Podcast! ```

3. 

   6 Dec 2024

   A chat with Erik (Pat's Dad) - Now its getting personal

   Pat's dad Erik Jenson shares candid stories about parenting a child going blind, offering insightful perspectives on navigating life's challenges and unexpected humor.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

239

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

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