In Episode 19 of the People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends, we hear stories of the Consumer Electronics Show since 1984 beginning with the revolutionary Laser Turntable from Finial Technology and the people who make CES memorable to me like my late son, Carson May, friend since high school, Rob Reis and Stevie Wonder. These stories are interspersed with 2026 product interviews by my wife, Gena Harper.

The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit.

Here are some links with more content about Mike May and friends.

http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/

For additional stories about blind travel and the opportunity for related grants, check out,

https://www.blindtravel.org/

Episode 18 is a compilation of the presentations from blind travelers and industry professionals at the November 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin Texas. There are 40 voices telling travel stories and sharing travel tips and tricks. The cover photo is of ax throwing, a fun demonstration of unique travel activities, with or without sight.

The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit.

Here are some links with more content about Mike May and friends.

http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/

For additional stories about blind travel and the opportunity for related grants, check out,

https://www.blindtravel.org/

In Episode 17, my wife, Gena, her daughter Sarena and I explore in Europe with some side work stops for me. My work colleagues and friends were the highlights on this trip including Mike Busboom in Vienna who I hadn’t seen for 20 years.

The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit.

Here are some links with more content about Mike May and friends.

http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/

For additional stories about blind travel and the opportunity for related grants, check out,

https://www.blindtravel.org/