1800 Seconds on Autism
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Holly Smale on finding love
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you explain being in a long term loving relationship when you’ve not really had one yet? In her latest novel, The Cassandra Complex, Holly Sm...
‘Monotropism has changed my life’
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monotropism. That’s a big word isn’t it? Well for one of our hosts it’s been a massive one.Jamie says it’s changed his life, so we are joined ...
‘Is my dog autistic?’ with Chris Packham
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Presenter Chris Packham has made another documentary for the BBC about autistic people. He tells us about making Inside Our Autistic Minds and the ama...
How to cope with change
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Changes in life are hard for everyone, but for autistic people they come with that extra layer of complexity. Whether that’s your first time getting...
Chloé Hayden on her autistic character in Heartbreak High
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of her UK book tour, Australian actress Chloé Hayden joins Jamie and Robyn in the studio to ask about her many hats.After shooting to w...
We're back!
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to series 4! After nearly two years away, we are back, with our handbook to life for people with autism.Jamie and Robyn return to answer your ...
'I fear for the safety of my black autistic son'
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Simmonds is black and autistic, as are her children. In this episode she talks about the anxiety she feels when her 16-year-old stims in publi...
'Neurotypicals are baffling'
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the one where we get through some of your emails. Jamie describes how it feels when the "mouth words" won't come. Robyn explains why weari...
'I don't know how much pain I'm in'
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast host Jamie attended A&E three times recently with excruciating pain but because he couldn't describe it, he was sent home. Autistic pe...
We’ll be back soon
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no episode this month but we’ll be back soon. Jamie has been very unwell over the last few weeks, leading to A&E visits and hospital ...
Fern Brady on her recent autism diagnosis
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just two weeks after an autism diagnosis, comedian Fern Brady gets support from our podcast hosts Robyn and Jamie. Like many others, Fern waited unt...
What is auti-gender?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blogger Neurodivergent Rebel explores why sex and gender are big topics in the autistic community, and talks about the two metaphorical closets they h...
The unwritten rules of dinner time
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about “scripting”, the rules of eating that no one tells you about, and avoiding crunchy food. This all comes before an email from a postm...
The Bullying Doctor
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Autistic psychologist Emily Lovegrove says that when her children left home, she "needed something else to obsess about". So she studied bullying to P...
'Well-defined chaos'
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to series 3. We're back by popular demand. In this feedback episode Jamie's assistant Oli gets some appreciation, a super fan tells of her p...
Coronavirus Extra: 'How many times have you been hit by a car?'
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn has a new bike, something lots of people are turning to in lockdown to avoid public transport. She can't read maps or judge distance but has fou...
‘A Mexican wave of flapping’
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final official episode of series 2, Robyn and Jamie respond to emails from listeners.Robyn’s advice for an autistic teenager on staying safe ...
What’s your bedtime routine?
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of this season of 1800 Seconds on Autism, YouTuber Agony Autie Sara Harvey has advice for autistic parents. Planning an off...
‘I don’t do the wee dance’
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When parking-related overwhelm means their guest can’t take part, Robyn and Jamie discuss how they manage sudden change.A cafe closure complicates J...
Coronavirus Extra: Autism at the A&E
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you are autistic and get Covid-19 symptoms? For Robyn, previous hospital visits have been tricky and caused great anxiety. On this shorter...
‘My days are never the same’
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Street started his working life as a gravedigger before becoming a gardener, running a restaurant and teaching in prisons.The author grew up wit...
Meltdowns and shutdowns
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about a difficult aspect of autistic life and includes discussion about the urge to give yourself physical pain to get some relief fro...
'If you don't like eye contact, get a boob job'
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Robyn and Jamie phone autism advocate Carly Jones, things get surreal and a bit naughty. It takes Jamie's mind off a distressing smell, but this ...
Coronavirus extra: Now, next and later
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Jamie are self-isolating which means that Routines have changed and support has reduced.The pasta meal Jamie has eaten daily for five years ...
All colour-coded and catalogued in my brain
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Jamie are joined by young naturalist and writer Dara McAnulty. They chat about black holes, nature, the environment and inevitable compari...
‘Do you ever forget to update your face?’
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Jamie are back for series two of 1800 Seconds on Autism. They kick off Episode 1 by chatting about some of the emails you sent in and catc...
HEADLINE 'I love change'
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Jamie are joined by TV's Alan Gardner aka The Autistic Gardener. Alan was initially diagnosed by an education specialist after taking his so...
My son was trying to escape!
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Jamie are joined by Times journalist Jessie Hewitson whose son has a diagnosis of autism. She says that, when she first found out, she was a...
Falling off the chair laughing
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the office, we call this the show where Robyn falls off her chair laughing - because that's what happens. We're nothing if not extremely literal, y...
What are you ‘obsessed’ with?
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode two and Robyn and Jamie are keen to share their ‘special interests’ with you, and talk to callers on our phone-out (not a phone-in)...
Turn down the studio lights
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Robyn and Jamie in the first edition of their new podcast. Once you've enjoyed the witty title about lots of seconds, you'll want to know what's ...
Welcome to 1800 Seconds on Autism
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast that makes you think twice about how you think.