Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism
by Kirk Smith & Graham Kay
Autism is not all gloom and doom. A weekly podcast about the lighter side of living with Autism. The Autastic Podcast is hosted by Graham Kay and Kirk Smith who are both 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.
Episodes (110)
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Ep. 125: ASD life expectancy? 36 years old?
Ep. 125: ASD life expectancy? 36 years old?
Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 26:58This week we talk about life expectancy of people who are severely ASD.This week we talk about life expectancy of people who are severely ASD.
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Ep. 124: Study on Ultrasounds and autism also Your letters
Ep. 124: Study on Ultrasounds and autism also Your letters
Published: 1 Mar 2018 Duration: 26:03Study on Ultrasounds and autism shows there is not a connection. Also we read your letters.Study on Ultrasounds and autism shows there is not a connection. Also we read your letters.
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Ep. 123: Bleach as a cure?
Ep. 123: Bleach as a cure?
Published: 20 Feb 2018 Duration: 28:48This week someone else gives their child bleach as a treatment for Autism. PLEASE do not do this.This week someone else gives their child bleach as a treatment for Autism. PLEASE do not do this.
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Ep. 122: Study of brain patterns: Autism vs Bipolar
Ep. 122: Study of brain patterns: Autism vs Bipolar
Published: 16 Feb 2018 Duration: 20:14Study discusses the connection between autism and Bi-polar. Also Peter makes Graham dinner.Study discusses the connection between autism and Bi-polar. Also Peter makes Graham dinner.
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Ep. 121: Peter's mom !
Ep. 121: Peter's mom !
Published: 9 Feb 2018 Duration: 27:55This week Peter's Mom Constance Graham stops but and we chit chat.This week Peter's Mom Constance Graham stops but and we chit chat.
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Ep. 120: Does being bilingual help Autism?
Ep. 120: Does being bilingual help Autism?
Published: 31 Jan 2018 Duration: 26:38Being bilingual helps improv your mind according to the news. Also, Peter moving to Alcohol free beer?Being bilingual helps improv your mind according to the news. Also, Peter moving to Alcohol free beer?
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118: STOP...SPANISH episode- from Ecuador
118: STOP...SPANISH episode- from Ecuador
Published: 27 Jan 2018 Duration: 55:38This week Kirk is on a Spanish Radio Program about Autism in Guayaquil Ecuador. Next week we will be back with a regular autastic episode.This week Kirk is on a Spanish Radio Program about Autism in Guayaquil Ecuador. Next week we will be back with a regular autastic episode.
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Ep 119: Weight issues with Autism - Genetics?
Ep 119: Weight issues with Autism - Genetics?
Published: 27 Jan 2018 Duration: 25:54Scientist discover genes play a roll in weight gain and Autism.Scientist discover genes play a roll in weight gain and Autism.
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Ep. 117: Live from Guayaquil Ecuador
Ep. 117: Live from Guayaquil Ecuador
Published: 8 Jan 2018 Duration: 28:18We interview a couple that runs a radio program about autism in Ecuador.We interview a couple that runs a radio program about autism in Ecuador.
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Ep. 116 : Star War episode
Ep. 116 : Star War episode
Published: 29 Dec 2017 Duration: 25:46This week we interview Peter about Star WarsThis week we interview Peter about Star Wars
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Ep. 115: Christmas episode and Peter has a boys night out
Ep. 115: Christmas episode and Peter has a boys night out
Published: 21 Dec 2017 Duration: 25:25This week is the Christmas episode and Peter has a boys night out.This week is the Christmas episode and Peter has a boys night out.
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Ep 114: Curb your enthusiasm covers autism
Ep 114: Curb your enthusiasm covers autism
Published: 9 Dec 2017 Duration: 27:19This week we discuss Larry David's curbed your enthusiasm and Peter loses his job. :(This week we discuss Larry David's curbed your enthusiasm and Peter loses his job. :(
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Ep. 113: Graham saying this is our best episode ever?
Ep. 113: Graham saying this is our best episode ever?
Published: 29 Nov 2017 Duration: 31:27Graham says this is our best episode ever! Jill Escher, our roving reporter, recently attended the Autism Law Summit, an annual event hosted by Autism Speaks, that focuses on creating mandates for autism insurance coverage in every state,... Read more →Graham says this is our best episode ever! Jill Escher, our roving reporter, recently attended the Autism Law Summit, an annual event hosted by Autism Speaks, that focuses on creating mandates for autism insurance coverage in every state,... Read more →
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Ep. 112: Peter coming to NYC?
Ep. 112: Peter coming to NYC?
Published: 21 Nov 2017 Duration: 24:37Life and The new play Uncommon sense.Life and The new play Uncommon sense.
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Ep. 111: Peter losses weight
Ep. 111: Peter losses weight
Published: 21 Nov 2017 Duration: 25:27Peter loses 2 pounds. We talk about The Good Doctor and Atypical.Peter loses 2 pounds. We talk about The Good Doctor and Atypical.
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Ep. 110: Addiction
Ep. 110: Addiction
Published: 30 Oct 2017 Duration: 23:21This week we talk about addiction as it related to Autism.This week we talk about addiction as it related to Autism.
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Ep. 109: Exceptional Minds...an exceptional company
Ep. 109: Exceptional Minds...an exceptional company
Published: 20 Oct 2017 Duration: 21:57This week we talk to the CEO of Exceptional Minds Ernie Merlan and student there Andrew Turney. Ernie Merlan, Executive Director Exceptional Minds received “Excellence in Education Award” Andrew Turney, student of the program (Dee can you f... Read more →This week we talk to the CEO of Exceptional Minds Ernie Merlan and student there Andrew Turney. Ernie Merlan, Executive Director Exceptional Minds received “Excellence in Education Award” Andrew Turney, student of the program (Dee can you f... Read more →
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EP. 108: Sesame Street interview
EP. 108: Sesame Street interview
Published: 15 Oct 2017 Duration: 24:15We interview Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame St. , who's show was just recognized for their work with the disabled community. Sesame Workshop received “Community & Progress Award” Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President for U.S. Soci... Read more →We interview Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame St. , who's show was just recognized for their work with the disabled community. Sesame Workshop received “Community & Progress Award” Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President for U.S. Soci... Read more →
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Ep. 107: Disability Rights Legal Center Event!
Ep. 107: Disability Rights Legal Center Event!
Published: 13 Oct 2017 Duration: 29:03This week we attend the DRLC event at Fox Studios. We interview Maronel Barajas, Director of Litigation at the DRLC (Disability Rights Legal Center) and Sarah Herrlinger from Apple. o Maronel supervises all litigation efforts by DRLC... Read more →This week we attend the DRLC event at Fox Studios. We interview Maronel Barajas, Director of Litigation at the DRLC (Disability Rights Legal Center) and Sarah Herrlinger from Apple. o Maronel supervises all litigation efforts by DRLC... Read more →
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Ep. 106: Autism and Epilepsy
Ep. 106: Autism and Epilepsy
Published: 30 Sep 2017 Duration: 24:26This week, JJ has a epileptic seizure and discuss its connection to autism.This week, JJ has a epileptic seizure and discuss its connection to autism.