In today's special episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down for an hour-long chat with Chris McCausland, one of the UK's most celebrated blind comedians, and recent Strictly Come Dancing winner. Chris shares his incredible journey—from his early struggles with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to becoming a national treasure, and how his career in comedy has evolved. Chris opens up about: Winning Strictly Come Dancing – Overcoming fears and representing the blind community Navigating fame – The impact of public perception and being seen as ‘normal’ The role of humor in disability – Breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes Tech and accessibility – How the iPhone changed his life and why AI is the biggest game-changer His future projects – From live tours to book writing and a potential TV game show With his signature wit, honesty, and humor, Chris delivers an unfiltered look at life as a blind comedian, the power of representation, and why he still gets anxious buying a loaf of bread despite performing in front of thousands. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us
[email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction to Chris McCausland 02:03 The Journey to Strictly Come Dancing 06:08 Overcoming Fears and Expectations 09:55 The Emotional Impact of Dancing 14:02 Navigating Humor and Disability 18:10 Representation and Responsibility 22:13 The Future of Disability Representation 28:14 Understanding Hereditary Conditions and Sight Loss 30:26 The Emotional Journey of Acceptance 32:50 The Shift from Deterioration to Acceptance 35:37 The Role of Technology in Accessibility 40:42 Navigating the World of Tech and Accessibility 52:23 The Art of Comedy and Memory 54:55 Future Endeavors and Projects Subscribe for more: https://youtube.com/@doubletapvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on: X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DoubleTapOnAir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DoubleTapOnAir Email
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