Studio 1

Sam Rickard, Lizzie Eastham

Booking Overview

This is a weekly accessibility-focused community affairs show with occasional external interviews featuring disability advocates, advocacy organization leaders, and people with relevant lived experience. Credible pitches include blindness and low-vision advocates, accessibility policy specialists, assistive-technology experts, and disability-service leaders; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jason.gipps@visionaustralia.org

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Host

Sam Rickard - Presenter of Studio 1, covering life and issues from a blind and low-vision perspective.

Lizzie Eastham - Presenter of Studio 1, covering life and issues from a blind and low-vision perspective.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Disability advocates, leaders of blindness or low-vision organizations, accessibility policy specialists, assistive-technology professionals, and people with directly relevant lived experience.

Required Achievements:

Leadership in a disability or advocacy organization, Direct involvement in accessibility policy or community campaigns, Relevant lived experience and practical expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Martin Beales - Albinism, Sun Protection, Stereotypes, Support Needs, And Community Connection.

Elizabeth Beales - Albinism, Sun Protection, Stereotypes, Support Needs, And Community Education.

Francois Jacobs - Audio Description, Media Accessibility, Disability Advocacy, And Proposed Accessibility Legislation.

Recent Topics

Low Vision, Accessibility, Disability, Assistive Technology, Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Studio 1

Recipe for Success

October 13, 2026

Lizzie Eastham presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. On this week’s show “Recipe for Success” This week Lizzie is flying solo. She revisits the kitchen for a lighthearted and practical look at cooking. Joined by a "choir of angels"—a group of guest contributors sharing their personal tips, tricks, and kitchen misadventures—this episode covers how blind and vision-impaired individuals navigate ...

Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones)

October 07, 2026

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones” Sam and Lizzie speak with Angela Ricketts, entrepreneur and founder of Sight Stones. Angela shares her family's personal journey navigating her 15-year-old son Kai’s diagnosis of choroideremia—a rare, degenerative retinal disease—and how it inspired her to create a nonpro...

Casey Acevedo

September 30, 2026

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. On this week’s show “Casey Acevedo” Sam and Lizzie share a humorous discussion about recent tech mishaps—from workout tracker failures to recording hiccups—before sitting down with Dallas-based content creator Casey Acevedo. Casey shares her journey navigating sudden vision loss following two motor vehicle accidents, her experience ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Studio 1

How do I get in touch with Studio 1?

Studio 1 is hosted by Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham. Its publicly listed email is jason.gipps@visionaustralia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Studio 1?

The publicly listed email for Studio 1: jason.gipps@visionaustralia.org.

How many listeners does Studio 1 have?

Podseeker estimates Studio 1 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Studio 1?

Studio 1 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Disability advocates, leaders of blindness or low-vision organizations, accessibility policy specialists, assistive-technology professionals, and people with directly relevant lived experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership in a disability or advocacy organization; Direct involvement in accessibility policy or community campaigns; Relevant lived experience and practical expertise. Recent guests include Martin Beales, Elizabeth Beales, and Francois Jacobs.

How hard is it to get booked on Studio 1?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Studio 1 cover?

Recent episodes cover Low Vision, Accessibility, Disability, Assistive Technology, and Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jason.gipps@visionaustralia.org

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