The Autistic Culture Podcast

Welcome to the first official meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club — the podcast for anyone who discovered their neurodivergence later in life. Hosted by Dr. Angela Kingdon, this episode features artist and activist Sarah Davies, who shares how she went from a dyslexia diagnosis in childhood to discovering her autism at 34. Together, Angela and Sarah discuss identity, unmasking, self-advocacy, and w...

🎉 Introducing the Autistic Culture Podcast Network What started as one show — The Autistic Culture Podcast — has grown into something bigger: the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for autistic people. Across our shows, we celebrate autistic voices, stories, and culture — because being autistic isn’t just a diagnosis, it’s a community, a worldview, and some...

Welcome to The Late Diagnosis Club, a brand new show from the Autistic Culture Podcast Network! The Late Diagnosis Club is a podcast by and for adults who found they were neurodivergent later-in-life. Hosted by Story Steward Dr. Angela Kingdon, this show features honest conversations with neurodivergent guests navigating the identity shock of late diagnosis or self-identification. Each episode exp...

We’ve grown into a network! 🎙️ Autistic Culture is now the Autistic Culture Podcast Network — five shows live, more on the way — all created by and for neurodivergent people. We’re also launching Autistic Culture Plus on Supercast, where you can listen ad-free, get early access, binge full series, and unlock our exclusive archive of earlier episodes. Founding Listener Offer: Join now for £0.99/mon...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon is joined by Jude Mills—autistic theologian, interfaith minister, and host of Fkd Up by Faith —for a deep exploration into how cults and extremist religious movements intersect with autistic culture. This isn’t just a trauma story. It’s a culture story. Together, we unpack how autistic traits like emotional honesty, deep focus, an...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry LPP explore the sharp contrast between two wildly different shows— The Big Bang Theory and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia —and how each one portrays (or distorts) autistic representation. While one show offers a neurotypical caricature of autistic traits, the other—perhaps unintentionally—captures autistic logic,...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry LPP are joined by show producer Simon Scott — stepping in front of the mic to share his lifelong autistic special interest: My Chemical Romance (MCR). Together, they unpack how the band’s origin story, lyrics, and aesthetic reflect core autistic cultural traits like justice sensitivity, emotional intensity, and cre...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry LPP celebrate the legendary alt-rock band They Might Be Giants —a group whose quirky, clever, and community-driven music has been unintentionally (or very intentionally) autistic-coded since the early 1980s. From masking anthems to special-interest deep dives, TMBG has built a decades-long career on lyrical loops, i...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Matt and Angela are joined by Shakespeare scholar Dr. Sonya Freeman Loftis to explore how Shakespeare’s plays connect with autistic experiences—from emotional intensity to characters whose traits feel deeply neurodivergent. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Autistic-coded heroes – How characters like Hamlet, Coriolanus, Othello, and King Lear embody autistic th...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Matt and Angela are joined by stand-up comedian and podcast host Abigoliah Schamaun to explore why expat life might just be peak autistic behaviour. From cultural clashes to the comedy stage, Abigoliah’s journey offers insight, laughs, and plenty of neurodivergent real talk. 🎧 What You’ll Learn 1️⃣ Expat Life as a Neurodivergent Adventure Why Ange...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Matt and Angela dive into the world of board games—a structured, sensory-rich hobby beloved in the autistic community. With research showing that 7% of autistic people enjoy board games (compared to just 1% of neurotypicals), it’s no wonder they hold such a special place in our culture. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why board games resonate with autistic pla...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Special guest Hunter Hammersen joins Matt and Angela to share how knitting blends a stim, a special interest, and a sensory joy all in one. From the textures of yarn to the meditative repetition of stitches, Hunter explains why knitting is a perfect autistic pastime—both deeply personal and socially connective. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: How knitting off...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Matt and Angela discuss everyone’s favourite mythical creature—the vampire. Throughout the conversation, they uncover some uncanny parallels between autistic individuals and our fang-tastic fictional friends. 🩸 What You’ll Sink Your Teeth Into in This Episode The parallels between autistic individuals and vampires begin with health comorbidities li...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon shares the dazzling story of Freddie Mercury’s Autistic traits with her co-host, Matt Lowry, LPP. From his love of cats to his unmatched vocal brilliance, we explore how Mercury’s life and art reflect the beauty of the autistic experience. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: How Freddie’s hypermobility and possible EDS contributed to his extrao...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP chat with Ashley Storrie—comedian, writer, autistic advocate, and the star of the new series Dinosaur (available now on Hulu in the U.S.). Ashley brings her full autistic self to the role of Nina, offering representation that’s not just authentic, but transformative. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: The unconvention...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Autistic hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the many ways Taylor Swift and her fanbase of “Swifties” embody and reflect Autistic Culture. This episode was HIGHLY requested by Autistic Swiftie listeners and their contributions are incorporated throughout. Much like how Cher is a Queer culture icon—regardless of her own sexual orient...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP explore the hidden role autistic people play in making Wikipedia what it is today. While the platform thrives on autistic strengths like information organization, data hunger, and special interests, there’s also a darker side: exploitation, harassment, and ableism inside Wikimedia’s culture. 🎧 What You’l...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP dive into the afterlife with NBC’s hit show The Good Place —unpacking its autistic-coded characters, neurodivergent themes, and the profoundly autistic joy of moral philosophy. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Chidi Anagonye as one of TV’s most autistic-coded characters—his special interests, concrete thinking, anxi...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP explore the powerful memoirs of two acclaimed autistic comedians: Hannah Gadsby ( 10 Steps to Nanette ) from Tasmania and Fern Brady ( Strong Female Character ) from Scotland. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Parallels in Gadsby’s and Brady’s lives, including struggles with misdiagnosis, gender-based violence, homo...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP draw connections between the behaviors and traits exhibited by cats and the common experiences of autistic individuals. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Comparing feline quirks—like sensory preferences, strong routines, and communication styles—with autistic traits. Why cats’ particular needs for predictability and...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Kingdon take a fresh look at tennis legend John McEnroe, reframing his legacy through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: How McEnroe’s pattern recognition and visualization skills helped him anticipate the ball’s movements and turn tennis into a “math equation.” Why his emotional on-court rea...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP take on the self-help mega-hit Atomic Habits by James Clear—exploring why its behaviourist strategies fail for autistic people, and what actually works when it comes to productivity in Autistic Culture. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Why autistic brains resist synaptic pruning, making unconscious habits nearly im...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP take listeners on a virtual culture trip into the intersections of autism, sex, gender, and sexuality. This episode spotlights the life and work of Alfred Kinsey, the ground-breaking scientist who transformed how society understands human sexuality. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Why Alfred Kinsey’s autistic trai...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP dive into the life and legacy of Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, exploring his story through the lens of Autistic culture. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: The Autistic traits visible in Warhol’s life—monotropic focus, echolalia in interviews, sensory differences with food, dys...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP dive into the timeless world of chess—a game woven deeply into Autistic culture. Through the story of legendary chess player Bobby Fischer and the Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit, the hosts explore why this game resonates so strongly with the Autistic community. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Why chess belongs alo...