A young blind podcaster, chatting to incredible people from all walks of life, aiming to raising awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in a happy and light-hearted way.
The goal of this podcast is to remove some of the stigmas and stereotypes around such disabilities whilst also having fun at the same time.
🎧 Episode 90: Pete Corkhill – Championing Inclusive Football
This week on Talking in the Dark, host Evie sits down with Pete Corkhill, football coach for the Isle of Man Special Olympics team and Football Disability Ambassador with the Isle of Man FA.
In this uplifting and highly inspiring episode, Pete reflects on his early life and the profound friendship he shared with Jamie—a relationship that shaped his outlook and sparked a lifelong passion for supporting people with disabilities.
Pete also shares his journey from working in the UK to returning to the Isle of Man, where he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy, participate in, and excel through sport, particularly football. Pete discusses the power of inclusion, the importance of accessible sporting opportunities, and the life-changing impact that sport can have on confidence, wellbeing, and community.
Filled with warmth, humour, and infectious enthusiasm, this conversation celebrates the people working to break down barriers and ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face in a world often designed more with able-bodied people in mind.
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The podcast graphic features a purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top center. Two photographs appear on either side of a central microphone icon. On the left is Evie, smiling warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and wearing a light grey round neck top. On the right is a color photograph of Peter Corkhill. Pete is dressed in a black T Shirt and cap, and is outside on a sunny day stood on a football pitch. Pete has is arm around an Island Special Olympics Football player, and together they are cheering heartily.
7 Jun 2026
🎧 Episode 89: Ellie Henry – TV and Film actress
🎧 Episode 89: Ellie Henry – TV and Film actor
In this episode of Talking in the Dark, host Evie sits down with actor Ellie Henry, whose television credits include Hollyoaks and Harlan Coben’s Netflix thriller Run Away.
In this honest and inspiring episode, Ellie shares her journey following her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as a teenager and reflects on how it shaped her life, ambitions, and career. She speaks candidly about navigating the transition that followed her diagnosis and the determination that has driven her forward.
Ellie also takes listeners behind the scenes of her work on Hollyoaks and Run Away, including her experience acting alongside James Nesbitt. She discusses the importance of accessibility within the television industry, highlighting the positive impact of having an access coordinator on set.
The conversation also explores what it means to be an ambulatory wheelchair user, with Ellie addressing some of the misconceptions and online reactions that emerged following the release of Run Away.
Full of warmth, positivity, and resilience, Ellie’s story is a powerful reminder that barriers can be challenged and expectations redefined.
AD (Accessible Description):The podcast graphic features a purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top center. Two photographs appear on either side of a central microphone icon. On the left is Evie, smiling warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and wearing a light grey round-neck top. On the right is a color photograph of Ellie Henry, who is sat smiling directly at the camera. Ellie has bobbed dark hair, brown eves, and is wearing a navy blue V neck tank-top
10 May 2026
🎧 Episode 88: Jon Doyle – Guide Dogs UK
In this episode ofTalking in the Dark, Evie chats to Jon Doyle from Guide Dogs UK to discuss his role within the organisation, and to share on the variety of services they provide in supporting the blind and visually impaired community.
During the conversation Jon discusses how he transitioned from being a teacher, to the role of a habilitation specialist. He explains the fundamental role that a habilitation specialist has in helping to achieve independence for blind and low vision children and young adults.
Jon explains the child centered approach to teaching and the need to suit the training to each individual. Along with how the advancements in technology are playing a part.
This conversation is imbued with kindness and care as both host and guest discuss a subject matter which is very significant and plays a deep part of the lives they lead.
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9,336
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4.9 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
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74
Engagement
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