{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dd16d5d5c8a1f9b35af421/68dd2c1c7be17a7f016f3c6d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dinosaur is Autistic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68dd16d5d5c8a1f9b35af421/1759324951448-41f54d96-6e52-4060-ae34-2d88bc731d90.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of<em> </em>The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP chat with Ashley Storrie—comedian, writer, autistic advocate, and the star of the new series <em>Dinosaur</em> (available now on Hulu in the U.S.). Ashley brings her full autistic self to the role of Nina, offering representation that’s not just authentic, but transformative.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 What You’ll Learn:</p><ul><li>The unconventional way Ashley was invited to join the writing team—and why autistic writers are essential for shaping autistic characters.</li><li>Ashley’s journey to discovering her autistic identity.</li><li>Autistic linguistics, language play, and exploring the “shape” of words.</li><li>On-set accommodations that supported Ashley <em>and</em> the whole cast and crew.</li><li>How Ashley authentically portrayed autistic overwhelm without becoming dysregulated herself.</li><li>Why casting autistic actors in autistic roles isn’t just good representation—it’s good business.</li><li>A behind-the-scenes look at how the creative team decided on Nina’s sexual history.</li><li>Food as stimming: samefoods, sensory-seeking flavors, crunchy vs. soft vs. wet vs. dry textures.</li><li>Ashley’s complex (and hilarious) relationship with The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Featured Guest:</p><p>Ashley Storrie is a comedian, writer, and actress whose star has been rapidly rising. She can be heard live every Friday night hosting her own BBC Radio Scotland show and co-hosting the Midsomer Murders Podcast. Known for her viral Harry Potter parody #tanyapotter (with over 22 million views), Ashley has gone on to create digital hits for BBC Scotland including <em>If The Handmaid’s Tale Was Scottish</em> and <em>If Game of Thrones Was Scottish</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Resources:</em></p><p>Follow Ashley Storrie on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ashleystorrie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Check out the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDgA49DXR0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">official trailer</a></p><p>Watch Dinosaur on <a href=\"https://www.hulu.com/series/dinosaur-f75dc17e-9e61-4282-a6ff-fe31f24310cd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hulu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Related Episodes:</p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-10-star-trek-is-autistic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Star Trek is Autistic</a></p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-17-wednesday-is-autistic#details\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wednesday is Autistic?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/autistic-podcast-hannah-gadsby-fern-brady\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Comedy is Autistic</a></p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/autistic-podcast-community-is-autistic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Community is Autistic</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌟 Connect With Us</p><p>📱 Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>🎧 Find us on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a></p><p>🛍️Our Autism-affirming <a href=\"https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch shop</a></p><p>🌐 Learn more at<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}