Episode 10: Self-Identification, Spoons, and the Myth That Girls Can’t Be Autistic
Matt and Erin go full “autistic agenda” this week — planning breaks, managing meat-body needs, and calling out the diagnostic nonsense that’s been gatekeeping autism for decades. From James Gunn’s ech...
13 Sep 202533min
Episode 9: Murderbot, Masks, and the Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon
Matt, Erin, and guest Hunter Hammersen go deep into why Murderbot Diaries is peak autistic representation—both in Martha Wells’ books and Apple TV’s adaptation. We compare notes on Murderbot’s layers ...
5 Sep 202540min
Episode 8: Love, Muffin Baskets, and the Myth of “Too Sensitive”
Matt, Erin, and returning guest Dr. Kade Sharp tackle the messy intersections of self-knowledge, love, and trauma. We break down why RuPaul’s “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell [are] you gon...
30 Aug 202539min
Episode 7: Two Genders? That’s Cute. Let’s Talk Reality.
In this episode, we pull the lid off the “just two genders” box and set it on fire—politely, with data, and some Weird Al references. Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Kade Sharp dig into: Why autistic folks ...
22 Aug 202531min
Legends of Autistica Chapter 2- The Christmas Dragon
This was a story I wrote for my son. It's largely biographical, and it's why we have presents delivered by The Christmas Dragon each year!
20 Aug 20253min
Legends of Autistica, Chapter 1 (the Legend of Autistica)
This is the legend of the Autistic people. It features a mighty warrior, a dragon, and people being forced to make small talk. Who will save them?!
20 Aug 202513min
Legends of Autistica Introduction
A while back, I wrote some stories about dragons and the Autistic people. I recorded two of these stories on other podcasts, but now they're here, uninterrupted and free of commentary! Enjoy the Legen...
20 Aug 202557s
Episode 6: Stimming, Scripts, and Why “I’m Fine” Is the Biggest Lie Ever Told
In this episode, we dig into what autism actually looks like outside the narrow DSM lens—and how trauma, masking, and sensory life shape our identities and relationships. We call out the biases baked ...
16 Aug 202531min
