• S2E20 - Costa Rica
    Apr 4 2026

    Episode 20 covers multiple trips to Costa Rica over 22 years, from the city, to the beach, to the rain forest, and the people who made the country special, from the beach to the rain forest, traveling with family and friends.

    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/

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    49 mins
  • S2E19 - Consumer Electronic Show and Finial 1984-2026
    Mar 7 2026

    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/

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    34 mins
  • S2E18 - 2025 Blind Travel Summit Highlights
    Feb 7 2026

    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/

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    59 mins
  • S2E17 - Four countries in Europe
    Jan 3 2026

    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/

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    34 mins
  • S2E16 - Ambassador Josh leads the way in three countries
    Dec 6 2025

    This is the story of the people and experiences in three places led by my fourth guide dog, Ambassador Josh including Brazil, San Juan Puerto Rico and Mexico. There is no anonymity when traveling with a beautiful dog. Even at 5 in the morning, barely awake, one ends up being an ambassador, like it or not.

    Key people in this episode include my mother OJ, adaptive technology colleagues and the random service people I met at every turn throughout these Spanish speaking locations.

    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.

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    32 mins
  • S2E15 - 75 years at the Enchanted Hills of Napa
    Nov 1 2025

    This is the story of 75 years at the Enchanted Hills Camp in the Napa foothills including my 63 years as camper, staff donor and volunteer. It includes recordings of former camp director, OJ May, Judy Wilkinson, dozens of campers, staff and Stevie Wonder. You can hear his rendition of Amazing Grace with Sara Beck along with other music inspired written and performed at camp events and weddings. Here is a link to a folder of Enchanted Hills music including Mike May and friends https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/pufhi1odwb1p7iy02hp10/AEfKQwvUXNtyD8ep0yTYbAo?rlkey=4zcr7i9j43otajyt3amz849bi&dl=1 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/

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    55 mins
  • S1E14 - Year one highlights, Part Two
    Oct 4 2025

    This compilation includes stories and actualities from Peru and Ecuador, restored vision from total blindness, the San Francisco Bay Area, Europe and Hawaii.

    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/

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    46 mins
  • S1E13 - First Year Highlights, Part 1
    Sep 6 2025

    This highlights compilation includes stories and actualities from Europe, Chile, Ghana, Bali, Japan, Peru, Ecuador, Yugoslavia, NFL stars, Stevie Wonder, Robert Redford and more. 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/

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    49 mins