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Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity!

Autistic Culture Institute

This is the main feed for The Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for Autistic people to celebrate our culture, our voices, and our contributions to the world. This feed has all of our shows in one place.Across our shows, we spotlight actually Autistic perspectives and celebrate the depth, brilliance, and diversity of the Autistic experience. Whether you’re Autistic, questioning, or an ally looking to learn, the Autistic Culture Podcast Network invites you into

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68:11

Autism Affirming Social Skills (Episode 102)

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2025/01/31

An episode that advocates for social change!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * Today, Matt and Angela are joined by Halina Brooke, MS, LPC, to discuss autism-affirming social skills.* Halina is an LPC from Arizona whose practice is entirely focused on supporting misfits, oddballs, highly sensitive individuals, and creatives.* We discuss challenges in the clinical autism world, including the discomfort neurotypicals often feel when autistic voices with lived experience challenge their

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69:49

Creature Commandos is Autistic (Episode 101)

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2025/01/28

An episode that commands your attention (pun intended).Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In today's episode, Matt and Angela explore the show Creature Commandos and discuss why sympathetic monsters can resonate with autistic individuals.* We delve into the history of the DC Cinematic Universe and examine the autistic coding in James Gunn's other projects, most notably Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad.* Creature Commandos, the first project of the DCU, follows a black ops

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71:05

100th Episode Celebration!

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2025/01/24

An episode that keeps it 100. Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * It’s our 100th episode! A huge thank you to our incredible supporters for joining us on this journey and uplifting our conversations about autistic culture and advocacy.* Our hosts kick off this episode by revisiting the topics they brainstormed when the podcast first began—like Lewis Carroll, James Joyce, and Steve Jobs—and reflecting on whether they've covered them all or if there's still more autistic culture to explore!*

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70:56

Martha Stewart is Autistic (Episode 99)

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2025/01/21

An episode with all the right ingredients!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In today’s episode, Matt and Angela, joined by special guest Melanie Deziel, delve into the legendary Martha Stewart and the fascinating autistic-coded traits that set her apart.* After watching the recent Martha Stewart Netflix documentary, Melanie noticed countless traits in Martha that could suggest neurodivergence.* We explore the ethics of speculating whether public figures are autistic and how reluctance to

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53:19

Unpacking PDA With Richard Woods (Episode 98)

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2025/01/17

An episode that defies the norms.Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * Today, hosts Matt and Angela explore the intriguing and often debated world of Pathological Demand Avoidance with special guest Richard Woods.* Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known in more affirming circles as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, describes a strong need to question and resist demands, often co-occurring with autism. This trait can manifest as an intense drive for control, leading individuals to navigate

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68:58

Spongebob is Autistic (Episode 97)

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2025/01/14

An episode that dives deep!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * Recently, SpongeBob's voice actor, Tom Kenny, confirmed that SpongeBob is explicitly an autistic character—surprising absolutely no one!* Our hosts kick off the episode by exploring the autistic life and childhood of the show’s creator, Stephen Hillenburg, who developed SPINs (special interests) in marine life and Jacques Cousteau as early as age six.* During Hillenburg's time at the Orange County Marine Institute, he created

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68:57

Academia and Ableism (Episode 96)

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2025/01/10

An episode that schools you!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * Today, our hosts tackle a complex subject: ableism and its manifestation within the world of academia.* Our special guest, Kat Flora, joins our hosts to share her firsthand experiences with ableism in academia and how it shaped her journey.* Matt and Kat delve into their experiences of navigating difficult interactions with neurotypicals in academia, as well as managing the challenges of burnout.* The conversation transitions

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67:47

Board Games are Autistic (Episode 95)

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2025/01/07

An episode that rolls the dice on a favorite autistic pastime!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In this episode, Matt and Angela dive into the world of board games—a beloved pastime within the autistic community.* Did you know that, according to research, only 1% of neurotypicals enjoy board games, compared to 7% of autistic individuals? This fascinating statistic highlights how board games resonate as a unique and cherished hobby within the autistic community.* Autistic individuals

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64:07

Autistic Culture For Teens and Tweens (Episode 94)

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2025/01/03

An episode that schools you. Hello, I am a listener of your podcast and an undiagnosed autistic. My 12 year old daughter is a diagnosed autistic who has had some traumatic experiences in the educational system since they use the medical model of autism. She is very likely twice exceptional (our school has no gifted program to offer her), but she thinks that her brain is broken because so many things are hard. She probably also has social anxiety. I am writing to ask if you and Angela would consider

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64:25

Knitting Is Autistic (Episode 93)

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2024/12/31

An episode that really pulls at the threads!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In today’s episode, we’re joined by special guest Hunter Hammersen, a self-proclaimed weirdo who traded grad school for the cozy world of knitting patterns!* Hunter realized, in true autistic style, that following others' instructions wasn’t for her. So, she began creating her own designs and writing patterns—a perfect fit for the world of knitting!* Our special guest kicks things off by sharing how knitting

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67:58

Autistify Your Organizational Skills (Episode 92)

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2024/12/27

An episode that sorts it all out.Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * First, our hosts talk about executive functioning, how its inherent lack can negatively impact autistic individuals, and why implementing personalized organizational systems is essential to keeping your executive function manageable.* Autism is a dynamic disability influenced by many variables—our perception of things, how regulated we are, how much we have on our plate, and more. The more chaos we face, the less

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63:21

Krampus Is Autistic (Episode 91)

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2024/12/24

An Episode That Unwraps the Dark, Autistic Charm of KrampusHere’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * Our hosts, Matt and Angela, kick off this episode by looking back on the tumultuous year of 2024—highlighting challenges like health emergencies, unexpected relocations, and the transitions that accompanied them.* Next, we delve into the origins of Krampus—the shadowy counterpart to Santa Claus—who intriguingly exhibits some distinctly autistic traits.* Krampus can be seen as something of an

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67:53

Holiday Expectations and Neurodivergence (Episode 90)

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2024/12/20

An episode that reshapes holiday traditions.Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In today's episode, we explore how to have a joyful neurodivergent Christmas by prioritizing your needs and letting go of expectations.* We discuss how autistics rely on routines, and how the holidays can disrupt them, leading to dysregulation and chaos.* Matt and Angela dive into how Hallmark movies portray the stereotypical, picture-perfect version of Christmas—a version that often feels far removed from

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68:58

Punk Is Autistic (Episode 89)

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2024/12/17

An episode that breaks the mold!Here’s what’s to come in this episode: * We kick off this episode by discussing Courtney Love and her candid acknowledgment of her autism in a 1994 Rolling Stone interview. While she’s open about her experiences, some of her language is problematic—for instance, referring to non-speaking autism as "introverted."* However, we delve into how many of the judgments and perceptions surrounding Courtney Love may be rooted in ableism, influenced by her autism diagnosis.* We

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Reframing DSM Autism Criteria (Episode 88)

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2024/12/13

An episode that redefines the perspective.Here’s what’s to come in this episode: * In this episode, our hosts address audience requests to explore the often problematic and ambiguous terminology of the DSM-5.* The DSM-5, often considered the Bible of psychology, tends to pathologize autism and reflect only a neurotypical perspective.* We discuss the issues with IQ tests, highlighting their ableist nature and why they shouldn’t determine autism diagnoses. We also explore how the DSM’s description of

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64:57

You're The Worst Is Autistic (Episode 87)

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2024/12/10

An episode that's the best at being The Worst!Here’s what’s in store for today’s episode: * In this episode, Matt and Angela delve into one of Angela's comfort shows, the FX series You're the Worst, exploring the aspects that make it inherently autistic.* You're the Worst, as Matt describes it, is about a group of individuals navigating life and doing the best they can despite enduring significant trauma (all while exuding strong autistic vibes).* Matt and Angela dive deep into character analyses of

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55:13

Takiwātanga Tension (Episode 86)

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2024/12/06

Unraveling the origins—this episode speaks volumes!Here’s what’s to come in today’s episode: * In this episode, our hosts delve into the Takiwātanga meme—a popular social media trend often showcasing stunning Polynesian women and claiming that Takiwātanga is the Māori word for autism, meaning "in their own time and space."* Our hosts trace the origins of this meme, revealing that while the term’s creator is neurotypical, his intentions were genuinely positive. Kari O’Pai, a Māori linguist, developed

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Broadway Is Autistic (Episode 85)

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2024/12/03

An episode that steals the spotlightHere’s what’s to come in this episode: * We kick off this episode by raising the curtain on Angela's theater kid lore and spotlighting how neurodiversity and theater make a show-stopping duo.* Our hosts dive into how being "dramatic" and "attention-seeking"—classic theater kid traits—are often just the shining stars of neurodivergence.* Other overlaps between theater and neurodivergence include being perceived as pretentious or aloof, unapologetically blunt, and

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62:26

Neurodivergent Narratives (Episode 84)

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2024/11/29

An episode that celebrates neurodivergent creativity in writing.Here’s what’s write around the corner: * In this episode, we dive into one of Angela's favorite topics – writing – and explore how to approach creative projects through a neurodivergent perspective.* Matt and Angela break down the writing process from an autistic perspective, discussing how book mapping can be a powerful tool and why having systems in place for writing a book is just as essential as the systems and contingency plans

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MST3K Is Autistic(Episode 83)

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2024/11/26

Serving up an autistic take on Thanksgiving traditions!Here’s what’s in store for this episode: * Thanksgiving isn’t always the easiest time for autistic people, with our senses of justice triggered by the holiday’s problematic origins and the need to mask during family gatherings - in this episode, Matt and Angela talk about both navigating Thanksgiving as an autistic person and Mystery Science Theater 3000, a beloved autistic Thanksgiving tradition.* Matt and Angela explore the origins of Mystery

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