Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 406 ratingsGraham Kay and Kirk Smith are two comedians living in Los Angeles. Kirk has a teenaged son with Autism and Graham has an autistic adult brother. Together they talk about the lighter side of living with and coping with autism.
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Episodes
A New Way to Learn From Israel
August 08, 2022 14:59 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBKirk is gearing up to visit JJ, Graham is still waiting to see if Peter got a new job and researchers in Isreal may have found a better way for people with Autims to learn.
Peter Gets a Job Interview
July 31, 2022 22:20 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week Peter gts a job interview, JJ politely asks for "private time" and is there a corpoorate cash grab at Autims centers?
Graham gets fired for talking about autism
July 16, 2022 16:42 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBEp. 288: Autism is still taboo?
Is Ketamine Good?
June 30, 2022 22:52 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBKirk thinks about taking JJ on vacation, Peter doesn't want to do anybody elses laundry and is Ketamine an affective treatment for autism?
Let's Go Actual Kid Named Brandon!
June 27, 2022 15:55 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFun episode this week where Graham reads a boring article and Kirk makes fun of him. Then Kirk reads the most fun article of all time.
A Non Verbal Speech
May 15, 2022 05:09 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBMore good signs from JJ. Plus is Tik Tok the answer to all our problemns and a person who's non verbal gives a speech.
Is candy the key to happiness?
May 07, 2022 20:37 - 30 minutes - 34.3 MBEp. 283 JJ pushes for candy bringing us to the age old question, "Candy, is it the meaning of happiness?"
Is candy the keep to happiness?
May 07, 2022 20:37 - 30 minutes - 34.3 MBEp. 283 JJ pushes for candy bringing us to the age old question, "Candy, is it the meaning of happiness?"
Live From Sweden - Ep. 282
April 21, 2022 22:29 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode Kirk visits JJ in Sweden, Pete gets shadow banned from his work, and could JJ work for the CIA?
JJ Misses Kirk
April 14, 2022 02:49 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBA minor breakthrough with JJ and also new research in diagnosing girls with autism.
Cannabis and Autism
March 25, 2022 18:02 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBEp. 279: Cannabis is being prescribed. Thoughts?
Expressing Grief
March 01, 2022 20:41 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBDo some people with autism have trouble expressing grief? Peter and JJ seem to. Plus some new research about sleep deprevation can have on people with autism.
Breaking: Prenatal scan can detect Autism
February 14, 2022 00:43 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBOpens up intersting questions about Eugenics
Is Horsing Around Good?
February 07, 2022 23:10 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBPete and JJ both love horses but are there also medical benefits?
Tough staffing changes for JJ
January 23, 2022 01:04 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBEp 275: Tough staffing changes for JJ
Peter Has a E-mail Feud
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBDoes Peter write too many e-mails? Well somebody on his e-mail list thinks so and he was NOT happy about it. Also, Kirk gets sea sick and can a babies hair tell you if they're autistic?
New Labels?
December 07, 2021 23:04 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBPeter gets his job back, Kirk has to cancel a trip to see his son and are new labels for different levels of the spectrum needed?
New Signs! And Peter calls in ❤️
November 17, 2021 22:35 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBNew Autism signs and Peter calls in.
Autastic 270
November 09, 2021 01:25 - 33 minutes - 46 MBPeter doesn't want to be a movie star and we read an article about how some parents don't like having their child's condition being called a blessing.
New autism event in Jersey with Cindy Gelormini
October 23, 2021 06:26 - 28 minutes - 33 MBEp. 269: This week Cindi Gelormini stops by and talks about the event she put on in New Jersey. https://www.amazon.com/Robbies-World-SPECTRUM-Adventures-Book/dp/163221847X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FLSAFQMUZKNR&dchild=1&keywords=cindy+gelormini&qid=1634970563&sprefix=cindi+gelormini%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1 https://www.facebook.com/Robbies-World-Robbie-and-Me-Autism-Reality-105343508144282
Peter Asks A Girl Out
October 07, 2021 22:44 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode Peter asks out a girl..well sort of, Kirks daughter is having trouble connecting to his son and Israeli defense forces are using autistic people to man their computers.
Google's Autism Hiring Mandate
September 09, 2021 23:39 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBGoogle has pledged to hire more people with autism but do the other neurotypical employees need training on how to to deal with them?
Ep 266: Peter meets Julia
September 04, 2021 18:47 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBGraham goes on a travel advneture in Canada and misses Peters 9 PM cutoff.
Sleep connected to Autism?
August 17, 2021 22:19 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBNew study talks about the connection between these seemingly two disconnected topics.
Early Autism Diagnosis and Learning to Shave
August 11, 2021 22:08 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBKirk talks about teaching his sone to shave and graham recounts a conversation with a long time listener who just discovered she has autism.
Forest Gump Autism?
July 22, 2021 23:50 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBEp. 263: This week we discuss Forest Gump, how his disablitiy is portrayed.
Peter Makes a Tuna Melt (Feat. Greg Stone)
July 09, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode Peter sends pictures of tuna melts to 33 people including comedian Greg Stone. Greg joins us to talk about what it means to be part of Peter's e-mail list. Also, JJ loves Kirk and we read an article about how to better direct childish tendencies.
Autism hate symbols?
July 07, 2021 18:21 - 30 minutes - 56.9 MBEp. 261: We talk hate symbols and everything in between.
Tonight show with Graham Kay
June 24, 2021 21:42 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBEp 260: this week we discuss 4 myths of Autism. www.patreon.com/autastic Follow Graham: https://www.instagram.com/instagrahamkay Follow Kirk: https://www.instagram.com/kirksmithcomedy .
From Sweden with Love
June 14, 2021 13:18 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBEp. 259 Also: Come see Graham perform in Chattanooga June 18th and Atlanta June 19h. Tickets at grahamkay.com
Dr. Alycia Halladay 3
June 05, 2021 23:09 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThe amazing Alycia Halladay joins us for the 3rd and final installment of her interview with incredible Jill Escher.
JJ Calls and Elon Musk Comes Out
May 25, 2021 16:58 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBJJ gives us a call and Graham narrates. Also, Elon Musk comes out as what he calls Aspergers and exciting US Love on the Spectrum news.
The Return of Peter Parker Spider Man
May 10, 2021 23:13 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBPeter returns to the podcast to discuss his work on improving his conversation skills. Also, Kirk is sick.
Diagnostic labels
May 04, 2021 16:19 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBEp. 255: This week we talk diagnostic labels. Jill Escher interviews Alycia Halladay in part two of this series.
Grumpy Graham
April 23, 2021 20:53 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week Graham is sleep deprived and grumpy and, not coincidentally, Kirk reads a article about the links between Autism and sleep deprivation.
Interior Design for Autism
April 16, 2021 03:14 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBPeter makes a bargain, and Kirk and Graham discuss an article about interior design for people with Autism. Pretty cool!
Alycia Halladay, PhD talks about frogs
April 06, 2021 16:35 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBEp. 252: This week Dr. Alycia talks about frogs and we love it. Crisper is a game changer
Having the sex talk with your loved one
March 26, 2021 22:06 - 22 minutes - 26 MBHave you had the sex talk with your loved one with Autism?
Peter Gets Kicked off Zoom
March 24, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBHoly crow 250 Episodes! So crazy. Also, big drama on Peter's zoom chat. Thanks to all our listeners.
Graham and Kirk Ride Again
March 20, 2021 22:47 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBGraham Kay and Kirk Smith discuss having loved ones with autism.
Author Amy Lutz
March 02, 2021 17:31 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBAuthor and Autism mom Amy Lutz is interviewed by roving reporter Jill Escher. Also, Graham tells a story about Peter sending out lonely e-mails.
Should Autistic People Get Vaccination Priority
February 12, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBHow will JJ get vaccinated and should people who are autistic get priority?
Peter Calls His Mom Fat
February 08, 2021 20:19 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBPeter misunderstands Graham's instructions and sends an interesting e-mail to his mom. Then he calls in to discuss. Also, informative article.
How To Tell Your Other Kids
January 25, 2021 17:33 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBGraham and Kirk answer some listener fan mail. With questions like, when and how do you tell your neuro normative child that their sibling has autism?