Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism
Episodes
Grahamo is back!
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer update on Pete and JJ.
Jill Escher is back and details Washington Event!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can be involved now to raise you voice to keep autism funding in place.
Autism comedy show- guest Adam Schwartz discusses
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Schwartz from Winapeg discusses a show he runs and we discuss masking.
Graham Says Goodbye
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graham's final episode. Thanks for all the memories folks!
Perhaps don't tell Peter your secrets
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a secret ? Peter may spill the beans.
What's Your Love Language
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's Kirk's love language, also a new bio marker for autism.
Cerebellum News
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise call in from Peter and new news about the crabellum and autism.
What's the best school for your person with Autism?
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
schools? Here's how to chose.
Fish Cull 2024
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, JJ has to find a new job and Peter calls in for a big fishtank update. Also, we read an article explaining how iron may be linked to ...
Crazy New Study About Autism and Pregnancy
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also in this episode, Kirk may have found a new communication tool for JJ and Peter is doing great!
Graham is at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Kirk's moving books
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grahams voice is shot and hes almost done with the festival
The Motorcycle
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk takes JJ on a motorcycle ride and Graham is in Scotland doing his show about Peter.
Kirk Has Lunch With Pete
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk has a interesting lunch with Pete in Ottawa and JJ is pissed. Also, new update on gut biome.
Neanderthals? What's the connection?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also Kirk is in Canada and Graham is going to TX.
Are autistic brains bigger than neurotypical ?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is bigger better?
AuDHD? Connection? Also Peter's foot is GREAT!
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fellas Get Upset About Language
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirks in Sweden visiting JJ, an update on Peter's fall, and an article about new research sparks a conversation about language.
Eating Drywall (You're Not Alone)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Peter has a new free delivery service and stories of JJ's diet.
Changing Diagnosis
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk gets a kiss, Graham opens doors and changing diagnosis throughout life.
Autism and Breast Feeding
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Pete has had it with Graham's suggestions and Kirk and Graham get a nice fan mail.
Kirk Is Back From Australia
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wax up those skis and get your lederhosen on because Kirk is back from Australia. Also, Pete is inspiring Graham and JJ is getting ready to see Kirk. ...
Kirk is Sydney and Graham is on crutches
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 328
New Symphony for Autistic man Jacob Rock
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episdoe 327
A New AI Test
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its Christmas time and science has given us a promising new test.
A Controversy About Profound Autism
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Controversy About Profound Autism
Author of Girl Storm, Peg Kerswell stops by
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we played the interview that Jill Escher did of Peg Kerswell on her podcast, the Autism confidencial. Pointing an important light on profoud...
Not Enough Housing
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Earth to society. There's not enough housing for people after 21.
Adult Diagnosis Stigma and The Return of Pete!
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fellas read an article about adult late diagnosis stigmas and the man, the myth and legend, Peter parker Spider Man makes his return to the pod.
Old Grahamo did another week of one man shows and has a lot to say! lol
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
probably best not to interupt a live show ❤️
New Brain Science
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk and Graham are back for another week. This week they read an article about smart brain stuff.
Graham's new show! And Kirk tapes a drybar.
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Parker in NYC
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete comes to New York, JJ gets a new horse and a promising new law in Arizona.
Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC
Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary.
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary.
Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland
The Amish Autism Myth
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Theres been a dangerous myth going around that hte Amish don't have autism. Oh and Graham complains about his parents.
Autism Acceptance 80 Years later
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People with Autism are still fighting stigma 80 years after the first autism diagnosis. Also, does Graham have Autism?
Autism Now More Common in Black and Hispanic Kids
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, this week Kirk visits JJ in Sweden and discovers a new thing he likes and autism is being doiagnosed more in BIPOC communities.
Autism and gut microbiome connection stronger than ever
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 312
Professor Pamela Block on Canada vs US support and Siblings
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PHD Pamela Block from Western University joins us to compare state run assistance in Canada nad America. Also, she shares what she's working on next w...
Jill Escher updates us on her work with severe autism
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 310
Government Bureaucracy In Autism
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Pete's new obsession with his figurines and we read an article about a parents struggle with government bureaucracy.
Should there be better US funding for JJ?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can JJ ever move back to America? Also, JJ calls and Graham cries.
Troubling New Racial Biases
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Road trip ideas for JJ, Pete calls in and troubling new racial biases in autism diagnosis.
Updates from Sweden and Graham's first Autism show was a blast!
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 306
Do Environmental Factors Matter in Autism?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do enviromental factors cause autism and comparing Pete and JJ.
Toys for JJ this week and Graham is driving to Peter this weekend
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 304
An Exciting New AutismTest
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, folks theres a new test to see if you or a loved one has autism. Woo!
Is Private Equity Good For Autism?
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks is private equity good for serving people in need? lol.
Brandon Fraser from The Whale talk about his son with Autism
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 301!
EPISODE 300!!!
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks we can't believe it but we're at episode 300 of talking about autism. But really we're talking about the ones we love so it's way less impre...
What to do when your autistic loved one hurts you
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about JJ stuggling with touching heads too hard.
A New Test For Autism
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Graham and Kirk are back from a Christmas break. Wooo! Oh and theres a new test for Autism in babies.
Christmas with JJ and Peter and family.
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas in Sweden and Canada.
Should Autism Have 2 Names?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This one gets intense folks. We start off with the fellas doing thier usual silly chit chat but then read a very interesting opinion peice from a moth...
Graham forgets Peter can't count and JJ has favorites
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graham embarsses himself by forgeting Peter can't count and JJ definitely behaves differently for different people.
Dyspraxia Autism Link
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week JJ still likes his dad, Peter is WAY too busy for Graham and an intersting link found between Dyspraxia and Autism.
Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro.
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro.
Shocking Gender Study
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter takes care of the house, JJ makes an office and a crazy new development in the gender biasis of Autism.
Peter is getting Paid! And JJ has an office.
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 294
Peter Get's a Job!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohhh happy day! Peter got a job, JJ chats with his sister and Graham stumbles over an article about Irish people.
Big Updates for Jacob and Peter ❤️
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 292 (first 5 minutes have a small audio issue but I still hope you enjoy.
Did Peter Get The Job?
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kirk takes a call from JJ and we finally find out if Peter got a job. Also, Graham is releasing a new comedy special on YouTube at the ned o...
A New Way to Learn From Israel
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk is gearing up to visit JJ, Graham is still waiting to see if Peter got a new job and researchers in Isreal may have found a better way for people...
Peter Gets a Job Interview
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Peter gts a job interview, JJ politely asks for "private time" and is there a corpoorate cash grab at Autims centers?
Graham gets fired for talking about autism
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 288: Autism is still taboo?
Is Ketamine Good?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk thinks about taking JJ on vacation, Peter doesn't want to do anybody elses laundry and is Ketamine an affective treatment for autism?
Let's Go Actual Kid Named Brandon!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fun episode this week where Graham reads a boring article and Kirk makes fun of him. Then Kirk reads the most fun article of all time.
Peter solving problems!
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 285
A Non Verbal Speech
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More good signs from JJ. Plus is Tik Tok the answer to all our problemns and a person who's non verbal gives a speech.
Is candy the key to happiness?
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 283 JJ pushes for candy bringing us to the age old question, "Candy, is it the meaning of happiness?"
Live From Sweden - Ep. 282
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kirk visits JJ in Sweden, Pete gets shadow banned from his work, and could JJ work for the CIA?
JJ Misses Kirk
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A minor breakthrough with JJ and also new research in diagnosing girls with autism.
Placenta and DNA
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP. 280:
Cannabis and Autism
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 279: Cannabis is being prescribed. Thoughts?
Expressing Grief
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do some people with autism have trouble expressing grief? Peter and JJ seem to. Plus some new research about sleep deprevation can have on people with...
Breaking: Prenatal scan can detect Autism
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Opens up intersting questions about Eugenics
Is Horsing Around Good?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and JJ both love horses but are there also medical benefits?
Tough staffing changes for JJ
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 275: Tough staffing changes for JJ
Peter Has a E-mail Feud
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does Peter write too many e-mails? Well somebody on his e-mail list thinks so and he was NOT happy about it. Also, Kirk gets sea sick and can a babies...
Tough staffing changes for JJ
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tough staffing changes for JJ
Peter gets a Web helicopter for Christmas!
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
274
Do the calls exasperate loved ones?
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 273
New Labels?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter gets his job back, Kirk has to cancel a trip to see his son and are new labels for different levels of the spectrum needed?
New Signs! And Peter calls in ❤️
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Autism signs and Peter calls in.
Autastic 270
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter doesn't want to be a movie star and we read an article about how some parents don't like having their child's condition being called a blessing....
New autism event in Jersey with Cindy Gelormini
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 269: This week Cindi Gelormini stops by and talks about the event she put on in New Jersey. https://www.amazon.com/Robbies-World-SPECTRUM-Adventu...
Peter Asks A Girl Out
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Peter asks out a girl..well sort of, Kirks daughter is having trouble connecting to his son and Israeli defense forces are using autis...
Disco balls fun?
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 268
Google's Autism Hiring Mandate
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Google has pledged to hire more people with autism but do the other neurotypical employees need training on how to to deal with them?
Ep 266: Peter meets Julia
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Graham goes on a travel advneture in Canada and misses Peters 9 PM cutoff.
Sleep connected to Autism?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New study talks about the connection between these seemingly two disconnected topics.
Early Autism Diagnosis and Learning to Shave
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk talks about teaching his sone to shave and graham recounts a conversation with a long time listener who just discovered she has autism.
Forest Gump Autism?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 263: This week we discuss Forest Gump, how his disablitiy is portrayed.
Peter Makes a Tuna Melt (Feat. Greg Stone)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Peter sends pictures of tuna melts to 33 people including comedian Greg Stone. Greg joins us to talk about what it means to be part of...
Autism hate symbols?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 261: We talk hate symbols and everything in between.
Tonight show with Graham Kay
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 260: this week we discuss 4 myths of Autism. www.patreon.com/autastic Follow Graham: https://www.instagram.com/instagrahamkay Follow Kirk: https://...
From Sweden with Love
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 259 Also: Come see Graham perform in Chattanooga June 18th and Atlanta June 19h. Tickets at grahamkay.com
Dr. Alycia Halladay 3
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Alycia Halladay joins us for the 3rd and final installment of her interview with incredible Jill Escher.
JJ Calls and Elon Musk Comes Out
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ gives us a call and Graham narrates. Also, Elon Musk comes out as what he calls Aspergers and exciting US Love on the Spectrum news.