Welcome to This Week in Autistic Culture!
This week marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network as our weekly roundup evolves into a Sunday magazine podcast and newsletter that explores the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping Autistic culture.
This week we’re discussing the FIFA World Cup, Taylor Swift, SZA’s autism diagnosis, the latest developments in autism research, and, of course, bringing you another fantastic week of podcasts from across the network.
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📻 On Air This Week:
Monday 13th July:
Theatrically Authentic – Episode 4: Committing to the Bit
Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott explore what it actually means to be a neurodivergent performer and committing to the bit — from auditions and rejection sensitivity to character building, hyperfocus, and the emotional intensity of stepping on stage.
Mindful Mondays with Ashley Dupuy:
Ashley returns with another mindful reflection and guided meditation to help neurodivergent listeners begin the week with intention and regulation.
Tuesday 14th July:
Drinking to Mask and Unmask - Episode 3: Masking Is Real
Chelsey Flood speaks with researcher Dr Laura Hull about the science of masking, the experiences that masking describes, and why having language for these behaviours matters
Regulation Station – Episode 4: Work the Way You Are
Becca Engle is joined by neurodivergent business coach and former educator Megan Bonde to explore what happens when we stop trying to fit ourselves into systems that weren’t designed for us.
Wednesday 15th July:
Clinical Misfits - Episode 3: Exaggerated Immune Responses
Dr Mary explains how the autonomic nervous system and the immune system provide a protective net over the entire person.
NEW SHOW - Two Mics No Masking - Episode 1: You’re Too Much / You’re Not Enough
In the first episode of Two Mics, No Masking, Katie Scott and Jenna Goldstein explore one of the most familiar experiences for neurodivergent people: being told you’re simultaneously “too much” and “not enough.”
Thursday 16th July:
Autistic Rant Hour – Episode 5: Exact Sciences: Or Are They?
Exact Sciences are things folks who consider themselves rational and logical assume can be trusted. And they would be, but scientists are only human, and some of them aren’t even autistic, gasp!
The Neurodivergent Experience - Episode 119
Jordan James and Simon Scott return for a conversation about the Neurodivergent Experience!
Friday 17th July:
Hot Topic Friday - A new discussion from The Neurodivergent Experience team, tackling a fresh topic from the world of neurodivergence.
Collecting Fish – Episode 4: The Future of Fishkeeping
In the final episode of this series of Collecting Fish, James Hepworth reflects on the current state of the aquarium hobby. From online education and captive breeding to social media, consumerism, and sustainability, this episode explores both the strengths and contradictions of modern fishkeeping.
📚 From the Archive - Saturday 18th July:
Autistic Culture Podcast Rewind – Apple is Autistic
Rewind with an Autistic Culture Podcast classic, as we re-run Apple is Autistic, exploring how Steve Jobs’ Autistic traits shaped Apple’s revolutionary success
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