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Chatting with notable Canadians in stunning locales, Dave Brown returns for Season 3 of Game Changers, September 24 on AMI-tv and AMI+

From a media release:

AMI, in partnership with FRANK Digital, is thrilled to announce the 24-episode third season of Game Changers, returning Thursday, September 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. 

Each episode of Game Changers finds host Dave Brown in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians. From disability advocates to para and pro athletes, social media influencers to artists, the conversations are thought-provoking, informative and entertaining.

Guests joining Dave in Season 3 include social media influencer and Underdog Inc. co-star Caden Teneycke; Canadian Blind Hockey coach Scarlette Dorn; Indigenous playwright, filmmaker and educator Floyd Favel; three-time para judo Paralympian Priscilla Gagné; multidisciplinary artist Sharona Franklin; para bobsled world champion Lonnie Bissonnette; and fashion designer Izzy Camilleri.

In keeping with AMI’s mandate of making accessible media for all Canadians, Game Changers utilizes Integrated Described Video (IDV) to make them accessible to individuals who are blind or partially sighted.

“Game Changers introduces viewers to fascinating Canadians they may not have met otherwise,” says Cara Nye, Director, Content Development and Production at AMI. “Season 3 continues to reflect AMI’s commitment to telling authentic Canadian stories that entertain, inform and empower while connecting the viewers to new voices and experiences from across Canada.”

“Game Changers continues to be a place for meaningful conversation with people who want to make a positive impact in the realm of disability and inclusion,” host Dave Brown says. “It’s a great honour to explore the personal stories of guests in the context of the work they are doing to make the world a better place.”

Game Changers airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream episodes anytime, for free, on AMI+.

The Executive Producer of Game Changers is Chris McIvor. Producers are Chris McIvor and Libby Lea. The Director is Chris McIvor. For AMI, Em Williams is the Integrated Described Video Consultant; Jennifer Johnson is the Supervising Producer.

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He’s back! AMI’s Dave Brown returns with a brand-new series, Game Changers, debuting May 15 on AMI-tv and AMI+

From a media release:

Dave Brown is back! Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with FRANK Digital, is thrilled to announce the debut of the 16-episode Game Changers, Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+.

Each episode of Game Changers finds Dave in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians.

Guests joining Dave in Season 1 include wheelchair basketball star Tara Llanes, sportswear designer Lucy Wild, The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, award-winning music producer/recording artist Mattmac, PGA golfer Kyle Miller, playwright Ashley King, actor Bruce Horak and punk rock icon Bif Naked.

“Dave has a genuine curiosity about how others view the world,” says John Melville, Vice-President of Content Development and Operations, AMI-tv and AMI-audio. “His engagement with his interview subjects is second-to-none. We invite Canadians to join Dave and his guests as the third chair in their engaging conversation.”

“It’s important to have meaningful conversations with people who want to make a difference,” host Dave Brown says. “These are people putting words into action. It’s a privilege to learn about them and give them a platform to share their perspective. It’s an added bonus that I’ve been able to make my way across the country to have these conversations.”

The first five episodes of Game Changers include:

Tara Llanes – Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. Eastern
Dave Brown shoots hoops with Tara Llanes, former pro mountain biker turned wheelchair basketball star. Along the way, Tara shares her journey of resilience, reinvention and athletic excellence.

Maggie Manning – Thursday, May 22, at 9 p.m. Eastern
Dave Brown sits down with para hockey goaltender Maggie Manning to hear her story of sport, advocacy and resilience. Then it’s game on as Dave hits the ice to see if he can score on Maggie!

Lucy Wild – Thursday, May 29, at 9 p.m. Eastern
Dave Brown hits the slopes with technical sportswear designer Lucy Wild to talk innovation, inclusion and high-performance gear. From Paralympic design to skiing in Whistler, this episode is all about pushing limits in style.

Jaimie Borisoff – Thursday, June 5, at 9 p.m. Eastern
Dave Brown chats with Paralympic champion and rehab engineer Jaimie Borisoff about innovation, mobility and life after elite sport. Then the pair explore the future of accessibility tech, including a playful encounter with the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s robotic dog, MACO!

Carla Qualtrough – Thursday, June 12, at 9 p.m. Eastern
Dave Brown meets Member of Parliament Carla Qualtrough—Paralympian and trailblazing politician—to talk sports, leadership and disability advocacy. Then Dave takes on a new challenge: learning to walk with a guide dog!

Game Changers airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream episodes anytime, for free, on AMI+.

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