On the Spectrum

Episode 35 - My Autism is Offending People - With The NDC Podcast HELP! Have you ever ( unknowingly ) said the wrong thing, and completely pissed someone off? Do people often ask if "you're ok"? Are your attempts at humor lost on others? Are your requests for accommodations upsetting your coworkers? In this episode we dig into all the ways people find our "Autistic Behavior&quot...

Episode 34 - Reacting to Autism in Social Media (PBS, TikTok, & More) We typed in "Autism" and watched what came up. Check it out! In this episode, we catch up on a few things and then dive into YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook to react to videos about Autism. Videos Featured in this episode: How Adult Autism Goes Undetected - PBS Vitals ⁠ Autism Spectrum: Atypical Minds in a Stereotypi...

Episode 33 - Neurodivergent Owned Business, Co-ops, and Communes Humor us, if you will, for a thought experiment. In this episode, Steve poses the question "Would neurodivergent people be better off working for a strictly ND-only company". We dig into the idea of an ND-run business or co-op, accommodation struggles, the theoretical life of an autistic person on a commune, and much more....

Episode 32 - Growing up Undiagnosed, Language, and Prejudice This week we delve into our experiences growing up without a diagnosis. Plus, we delve into language, prejudice, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Spectrum Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 31 - Special Guest Niki Eldridge (Neurodivergent Convergence Podcast) This was a fun episode. Niki, Nick, and Steve discuss all manners related to autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, diagnosis, podcasting, a touch of politics, and much more! You don't want to miss this one! The Neurodivergent Convergence Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Spectrum Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lis...

Episode 30 - Autism Acceptance We talk all the time about awareness. It's time to talk about acceptance . What does it mean to be accepted? What does it look like? What responsibility do neurotypicals have? Join us for a very emotional episode of On the Spectrum. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠On the Spectrum Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 29: Gender Roles, Masculinity, and Toxicity In this episode, we dig into what it means to be a man! Gender roles and social expectations are hard to conform to, especially when you're autistic. We also dig into the Toxic aspects of male behavior, red pill influencers, sex, white knighting, and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠On the Spectrum Blog⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the On...

Episode 28: JAKE JETPULSE! Unleash your superpower. We spoke to Led Bradshaw , illustrator of Jake Jetpulse and creator of Jetpulse comics. Led Bradshaw created a comic book series based on the characters and stories from the imagination of his autistic son, Jake. What makes the characters in "The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse™" so interesting? unlike typical books for kids about autism, J...

Episode 27 - "We're Fixated" - Hyper Fixations, Special Interests, and Authenticity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast On the Spectrum Blog⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comedy Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #autism #...

Episode 26 - "We're Avoidant" - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria & Pathological Demand Avoidance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast Steve and Nick dig into what it's like being autistic in social situations. Why do we feel left out? Also, the two of them dig into RSD and PDA. What are they? What can we do about it? On the Spectrum Blog ⁠ Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 25 - "We're Animated" - Special Guest: Static Radio - Entertainment, Radio, Improv, and Comedy" On the Spectrum teams up with Static Radio, the internet's oldest radio show. Dating back to 1999, static radio has been entertaining the interwebs longer than it took for Al Gore to invent it. Join us as we speak with Bob (neurodivergent host, suspected autistic person, a...

Episode 24 - "We're Adaptable" - Neurotypical Obligations & Joking about Autism Nick and Steve delve into the topic of social obligations surrounding Neurodiversity. What responsibility do Nuerotypicals have? How much is our responsibility? Also, Steve makes the case for when it's ok to joke about Autism. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcas...

Episode 23 - "We're Funny too" - Special Guest: Richie Oliver - Comedy, Improv, and Performing with Autistic Peers Our long-time friend and colleague, Richie Oliver, joins us for this episode. Richie Oliver is an original musician, performer, actor, and writer. In this episode we delve into acting, comedy, and what it's like working with autistic performers. Richie Oliver Faceboo...

Episode 22 - "We're Different, Not Less" - Guest Temple Grandin: Careers, Education, & Visual Thinkers Ph. D., Professor, Author, and Activist Temple Grandin joins us to discuss careers and education. How do we create a society where autistic and neurodivergent people can thrive? Temple covers ways to help ND youth and young adults, late diagnosed, and ways to navigate the NT wor...

Episode 21 - "We're Truth-seekers" - Misinformation & The Twitter Problem Think the vaccines causing Autism debate is over? Apparently not... Vaccine misinformation is rampant on Twitter. Steve Kirsch and RFK Jr. are partially to blame. Yet simple searches for research and peer-reviewed studies debunk their claims. Japanese Study: MMR Vaccine vs Rates of Autism ⁠⁠ Support this po...

Episode 20 - The Autism Community, The Spectrum, and Confirmation Bias Join Steve and Nick as they delve into the infighting and drama within the Autism / ND communities. Nick tackles bias and being blind to other parts of the spectrum. Plus, Steve regales Nick with some weird stories floating around the interweb and manages to make Nick LOL several times! ⁠ Support this podcast ⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the...

Episode 19 - Lindsay Demers: PhD, Researcher, and TikToker Is Autism Speaks really that bad? What is media literacy? Baja Blast supremacy? And why does Steve keep singing Nickelback during this episode? On the Spectrum podcast meets The Legume of Doom , a popular TikToker who speaks about autism and neurodivergence. Lindsay is a clinical researcher, associate professor, and an opinionated Social M...

Episode 18 - Ben Sorensen: Australian Comedian, Voice Actor, & Advocate On the Spectrum welcomes Ben Sorensen. Ben is an eccentric media personality, voiceover guy, and writer. Known as the "Master of Banter" Ben is an MC for many events all over Australia. This episode delves into Late Diagnosis, Politics, Socialism, Comedy, Drop Bears, and Autism Down Under. Plus Steve pitches Aust...

Episode 17 - Nyxie Gaia: A.I. Founder, Healer, & Shaman On the Spectrum podcast welcomes Nyxie Gaia. Nyxie is an autistic, intersex, Spanish born - Icelandic Shaman who heals others using the powers of psychedelics. Nick and Steve delve into the world of psychedelic drugs and learn about Nyxies journey from A.I. founder to Shaman. Listen as Nyxie shares a profound revelation that came to her d...

Episode 16 - Shea Belsky: CTO of Mentra On the Spectrum podcast welcomes Shea Belsky. Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate and changemaker. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, a hiring platform for neurodivergent job seekers. Mentra is the world's first neurodiversity hiring platform. Focused on making the world more accessible for everyone. Shea Belsky Mentra Blurb by Microsoft...

Episode 15 - Morality, The Mob, & Understanding On the Spectrum podcast delves into outrage culture, moral relativism,, bigotry, semantics, and understanding others. Why are we so quick to jump to conclusions? We must stop forming strong opinions about things when we lack full context! Do people understand their own capacity to do terrible things? What does it take to have empathy? If you enjo...

Episode 14 - Special Guest (Author) Christopher Wheat On the Spectrum podcast welcomes Christopher Wheat. Christopher Wheat is a late-diagnosed autistic man, father, educator, and author of Weirdo 2.0. Join us as Wheat retells the trials and tribulations of working in an education system that refused to accept him. Autistic adults are often targeted for being "weirdos". You can find Chri...

Episode 13 - Special Guest Sam Mitchell (Autism Rocks & Rolls) On the Spectrum meets Sam Mitchell from the Autism Rocks & Rolls podcast. Sam is a frequent guest speaker and podcaster who spreads awareness about autism spectrum disorder. You can catch his show here . If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supporter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . C...

Episode 12 - We're Defiant - Power, Hierarchy, and Authority Join Steve and Nick as they talk about the struggles of dealing with Power Structures and authority while living with ASD. Are we really defiant? Do we constantly question the people in charge? If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supporter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Fa...

"We're Represented" - Autistic Representation in Media - Episode 11 Join Steve and Nick as they talk about ASD as it's portrayed in Television, Film, and more. If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supporter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . Check us out on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ . Check out our ⁠⁠Comedy Page⁠ #autism #autismawareness #television #film #po...