Neuro Fucked

Send us Fan Mail What if the movies that raised you could power the stories you make now? We sit down with writer, director, and concept artist Richie Axel to trace his path from a family of Mexican artists to LA’s creative grind, and why 90s teen-versus-monster energy still punches through for Gen Z. Richie opens up about learning the business the hard way—moving from concept art to scripts and p...

Send us Fan Mail A comic book panel can change a life. When Havon first read Batman’s vow to confront injustice, it echoed the promise he made to himself after childhood trauma: turn pain into protection. That moment of recognition shaped everything—from the move from Atlantic City’s “Gotham” energy to Los Angeles, to the choice to act, write, and build community as a neurodivergent creative. We g...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most useful thing you create isn’t built for gatekeepers, but for the people who need it most? We sit down with filmmaker and advocate Miles to trace how a DIY obsession with iMovie grew into Under the Lights, a short that sparked a community and a feature with a powerhouse cast. Along the way, we pull apart the myths around epilepsy, talk about the loneliness of invis...

Send us Fan Mail What if “it’s just anxiety” isn’t the full story? We sit down with Dr. Mercedes Okosi, a New York clinical psychologist, to unpack why autism is so often missed, how anxiety can mask deeper needs, and what truly supportive care looks like when culture, cost, and stigma are all in the mix. This is a practical, human conversation about getting past labels to build lives that actuall...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn a nervous system on high alert into a life you actually want? We sit down as a team and go deep with Jaxon—diagnosed with Asperger’s and Tourette’s at seven—on the years when every sound felt like a siren, school felt like a verdict, and a ten-year-old asked to tap out. This isn’t trauma for shock value. It’s the blueprint for how structure, flow, and the...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your brain won't stop creating? For Rockerline Alfred Coleman - editor at Smosh, card game creator, and self-described project starter - the answer is simple: you learn to embrace the beautiful chaos. In this captivating conversation, Rockerline reveals the journey from hiding his unique first name as a child to proudly embodying it as part of his creative i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the NF Podcast, we sit down with actor Galen Howard (known for roles in The Book of Boba Fett, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine) for an honest and deeply personal conversation about life on the autism spectrum. What if the secret to thriving as a neurodivergent person isn't about changing yourself, but finding environments that embrace who you already are? Actor Gale...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with comedian, content creator, and former accountant Ahmed Al-Kadri to talk about the highs and lows of the comedy grind. From life on the road to balancing standup with content creation, Ahmed opens up about dealing with burnout, managing ADHD, and staying inspired in a world that never slows down. We dive into: The reality of touring as a standup co...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of the NF Podcast, we sit down with the hilarious and multi-talented Alexis Miranda —comedian, music artist, and storyteller extraordinaire. Get ready for a wild ride as we talk about the arts, embracing your inner weirdo, and some of the craziest stories from Alexis’s journey. As well as some insight into Jaxon's background, the educational system, and building...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The NF Podcast, we sit down with actress Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project, Cocaine Bear) and her mom Courtney Prince to talk about what it’s like navigating the film industry as a neurodivergent actress. Brooklynn shares her personal experiences with ADHD, how it affects her work on set, and the unique challenges and strengths that come with being neurodive...