Atypical: The Podcast
A podcast by atypical people looking at the world from a different point of view. Primarily neurodivergent, but we also have a scattering of LGBTQ+ people and thoughts.
New episode every fortnight and occasional "After Dark" episodes when we find them!
Episodes
54 episodes
Grateful (Honourary Autist) Deadhead
join the gang as we discuss the late Steve Silberman, his impact on neurodiversity education and on being a record producer and mega fan for the Grateful Dead. He will be missed and music used under fair use in hour of a man who me...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:00:01
Now you Sia, now you don't - An Atypical Film Review
Join Simon and Alexander as they slowly loose their minds watching the 2021 film "Music" by Sia. A film apparently about a non-verbal, autistic girl but mostly about Sia and a childrens book author trying to write a clumsy romance story.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:20:15
Non-Binary Day and Neuroqueer Theories
It's that time of the week/month/phase of the moons of Jupiter again when Simon actually gets round to delivering on a podcast. This week we talk about International Non-Binary Peoples Day and the neuroqueer theories with roots in the w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:02
Autism Pride and Masking: The Good, the Bad and the Exhausting
Simon is joined this week by Georgia (@mind the flap) to discuss Autism Pride Day, masking and some of the work she is doing on autism campaigning and chasing the rather reticent British government to actually deliver on it's promises!F...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:15:57
A summer of events and the inevitable crash
Join Simon as this week we explore the concept of post festival slump, that crash you get after a great event. Fresh from only their second ever paying attendance at a festival, Simon explores some of the highs and lows of the festival and give...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:08
Zebrafish, dopamine and autism
Simon returns with another paper of interest and only a mild case of crushing guilt at loosing an entire episode and having an existential impostor syndrome driven personal crisis. Yay autism.Which is todays topic, can a fish ha...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:17
The Mystery of Creativity & the Myth of Normality
This week, join Simon on a deep dive through time into the evolution and possible origins of neurodiversity. From the ancient wisdom of neurodivergent shamans to the brilliant minds of Einstein, Darwin, and van Gogh, we'll uncover the hidden st...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:11:26
Travelling whilst autistic, doom scrolling and a new K-Pop band?
With the return of the erstwhile Kim we discuss travelling as a neurodivergent person, using social media and, in true ADHD style, we distract outselves for a lengthy (and now much edited down) discussion of which social media platform sounds l...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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49:33
Phones don't cause ADHD
Simon is back with season three of the Atypical podcast. A litle lonley in the recording suite, because neurodivergent people have a lot in common with cats when it comes to herding, Simon has some interesting discussions and a sneak peek at wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:10
The Bumpy Road of Reading: Dyslexia's Lexical Labyrinth
Join Simon and some coffee friends as we explore dyslexia in a little more detail. A brief exploration of it's history, the impacts on education, society and even the media and how the road of dyslexia may have prefigured the wider neurodiversi...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:14:18
University, disability and do ND people pick up accents more quickly?
Join Simon and special guest Danny for a discussion of autism, ADHD, the International Day of People with Disabilities and a moment for World AIDS day. We touch on work Danny is doing to make his university more accessible for students and whet...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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48:18
Awareness, history and crumble (custard optional)
Join Simon and San as we discuss being trans allies, the disability history month and crumble. Also, don't ask Sam about hot thermometers.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:27
Halloween, what happens at parties and is all television imaginary?
There are a few things in this weeks episodes - silly voice changers, some history, the wheel of privilege and dress up parties. Editing this week is a little more rough and ready - both Simon and Marianne who usually do this have had ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:05
Mental Health Day, Coming Out and the Goblin tools we can use to help
Join Sam, Joey and Simon as we discuss International Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day and some useful AI tools that could help you be a little more productive.Links as mentioned:https:/...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:02:18
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Join Joey and Simon as we discuss dyslexia and dyslexia awareness week, bringing some of our own stories and experiences to help try and explain what it is.As you may notice further in there is a bit about the history of it and that wil...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:20
Inclusive Demons and the Unions that Defeat Them!
Welcome to another exciting episode of Atypical. This week join Sam and Simon as they talk about the world of unions and we explore the countless benefits unions offer. From protecting workers’ rights to ensuring fair wages, unions have b...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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37:14
Alexithymia and me
Join Simon for a brief discussion of emotional regulation and people who might struggle with expressing or even identifying their own emotions. At the end I mention the Australian Government National Autism Strategy. Get those resp...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:32
Applied Behaviour Analysis - a.k.a. "Autism Conversion Therapy"
This week Simon finally gets his papers together and talks at the microphone about ABA. In the exploration of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), it's crucial that we trace its historical roots and the path it has taken in the realm of autism tre...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:35
Moving whilst autistic
A few days late and the audio has a few... Issues. That's what happens when Simon moves house. But why not join Simon and Wott for a discussion of the autistic experience moving house and of going to a festival for the first time.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:06:22
Female and autistic? Nah mate, only boys have it
In this intriguing episode of Atypical, we're thrilled to welcome back our co-host Marianne, who opens up about her journey through the convoluted realm of autism diagnosis as a female. Women on the spectrum face a unique set of challenges in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:54
Imaginary friends, conspiracies and stimming
Yep, we are back, the people only you can hear and see... Or rather heard, because we are definitly real, you can trust me on this. Join Simon and returning co-host Watt for a discussion on imaginary friends, a trip into some odd c...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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54:17
Autistic people have better sex
That got your attention didn't it!Join Simon for a short episode discussing demisexuality and autism. We made reference to several papers in today episode and will discuss these themes in greater depth in a future recording.http...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:33
Post event slump and Pride Month!
On this week's solo episode, join Simon and he navigates the subject of post-event slump, a phenomenon often experienced in the wake of significant communal moments or big events. It is a psychological valley after the peak, an emotional downtu...
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37:16
ADHD and Private Clinics - or - "Why Panorama Caused Upset"
In this week's episode, hosts Watt, Kuro, and Simon delve into the recent BBC Panorama documentary, focusing on ADHD and the burgeoning landscape of private clinics. The Panorama episode presented a somewhat contentious image of ADH...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:42
Autistic Meltdowns and Shutdowns
Join Simon this week as we discuss a few news items and then briefly take a look at autistic meltdowns and shutdowns. There is a lot more to say on this and we will do a episode with the rest of the podcast crew in the future, but for now we ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:19