Autism Hour: Recent Episodes
Autism Hour
Autistic Comedian and SEN Teacher trying to educate people about Autism and dispel Myths about it through Comedy
In this episode Stephen discusses with me how he first got into comedy, his best and worst gigs, surreal comedy vs 'straight' comedy, how he came to terms with his Autism diagnosis, how Comedy helped, the Autism Hour Quiz and the discrimination Autistic face in the workplace
For the latest on Stephens Comedy please follow
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.catling1
@Mooseface42 @catlingstephen
For the latest on Marks Comedy please follow
www.facebook.com/markburkwoodstandup www.facebook.com/laughablecomedynight https://www.facebook.com/AutismHourPodcast/
Twitter @mbcomedian1 @laughab80272642 @AutismHourPodc1
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Stephen is also appearing in the virtual Laugh-Able Comedy Night 9th October
Please click on the link below for your FREE tickets
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Don Biswas is an experienced Comedian of 13+ years with Aspergers Syndrome and Dyspraxia who discusses a wide range of issues on stage from growing up an Indian household, his Autism, Politics and Conspiracy theories
In this episode we discuss Dons diagnosis of Aspergers and Dyspraxia, his comedy heroes, growing up in an Indian family, Dons comedy writing process, Dons politics, Conspiracy theories and Dons best and worst gigs
Autistic Comedian Mark Burkwood interviews fellow Autistic Act Helen Edwards on her journey in Comedy and coming to terms with her self diagnosis of Autism. In this Podcast they discuss Lock down Helen Growing up in Birmingham and moving to Newcastle to study folk music How Helen got into Comedy Helens best/worst gigs Helens writing process, Virtual vs Physical gigs., Not having a filter Helens Journey of Self Diagnosis of Autism Autism in Women Helens experience of School Funny Stories about Autism/Jobs Telling friends about Autism Autism and Empathy Positives about Autism and the infamous Autism Hour Quiz
If you'd like to follow Helen working the comedy scene check out her Facebook- "Helen Edwards" https://www.facebook.com/helenedwardscomedy/
If you would like to do the same for Mark follow him on Facebook "Mark Burkwood Stand Up Comedian" https://www.facebook.com/markburkwoodstandup/
Instagram: @markburkwood Twitter: @mbcomedian1
Mark also runs a disability and mental health comedy night called "Laugh-Able" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laughablecomedynight/
Insta: @laughable1990 Twitter: @laughab80272642
If you like to see the next virtual show please click on the link below for your FREE tickets in which you can also see Helen performing along with other amazing acts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/11th-september-virtual-laugh-able-tickets-118016643959?fbclid=IwAR1Wmk9xyHF7VMYD9ln7WLIV0h7U23yVss61t4cua0xXD1hodFAJTjFcKdc
If you would like watch more Autism Hour Episodes you can find them on iTunes :https://apple.co/2WwKY85 Spotify :https://spoti.fi/3fmguOR Sound Cloud: https://bit.ly/35BKcej
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Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
In Episode 11 Mark talks to Finnish Autistic Comedian Joel Herman.
In this Episode they discuss:
- Online gigs
- Joels Journey from Musician to Comedian
- Joels battle with Alcoholism
- Joels first Solo Show
- Mental Health and Comedy
- Free Speech and Comedy
- Being Politically Impartial in Comedy
- Joels best gig
- Gigging Internationally
- The Finland open mic scene
- Joels Worst gig
- Dealing with bad gigs
- Joels Autism Diagnosis
- How Joel reacted to his diagnosis
- Joels Experience as a child
- Joels experience of his Autism within Comedy
- Autism Hour Quiz
- Joels unique experience with women
Below are links if you want to find out more about Joel and his Comedy
https://www.facebook.com/joelhermanfunclub/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ProfessorOfCool https://www.instagram.com/joelhermancomedy/
To follow Marks Social Media Content search: Facebook-Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian Twitter: @mbcomedian1 Insta: @markburkwood Follow Marks Disability Comedy night: Facebook: Laughable Twitter:@laughab80272642 Insta: @laughable1990 You can find the rest of the episodes of Autism Hour by Searching Autism Hour Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes and on Facebook www.facebook.com/AutismHourPodcast/
Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
In Episode 10 Mark talks to Northern Irish Autistic Comedian William Callahan
During this podcast Mark and William discuss
- The Lockdown
- Doing online gigs
- Williams interest in the Soviet Union
- How William started in Comedy
- Williams Writing Process
- Williams Worst Gig
- Williams Best Gig supporting Ross Mitchell
- The Belfast Scene
- William Autism Diagnosis
- William viewing the World through his Autism
- Comedians as Outsiders
- Comedians from Minority Groups
- The difficulty in networking and understanding others point of view
- Autism Hour Quiz
- Mental Health
If you want to find out more about William is doing he is involved in a night called Monday Night Comedy at Adam and Georges Gaff Belfast Every Monday at 9:30pm https://www.facebook.com/virtualpavcomedy/
He is also involved in another night called Chicken Box Comedy every Thursday at 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/chickenboxcomedy/
If you are interesting in seeing Williams Material here is a link to his YouTube channel below https://www.youtube.com/user/sgtcallahan96
To follow Marks Social Media Content search: Facebook-Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian Twitter: @mbcomedian1 Insta: @markburkwood Follow Marks Disability Comedy night: Facebook: Laughable Twitter:@laughab80272642 Insta: @laughable1990 You can find the rest of the episodes of Autism Hour by Searching Autism Hour Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes and on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AutismHourPodcast/
Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
This week Mark talks Autistic Comedian Luke Poulton. Luke has been performing for almost 5 years and recently supported Jonathon Pie at a recent charity event.
In this episode Mark and Luke discuss: 1. How they are both coping with Lockdown 2. Lukes Journey into Comedy 3. Lukes Worst Gig 4. The Writing Process 5. Luke Supporting Jonathan Pie 6. Lukes Autism Diagnosis. 7. Experiences at School/College/University 8. Lukes Best and Worst Movies 9. Lukes Autistic Persona on Stage 10. Networking 11. Worst things Audience have said about Lukes Autism 12. Autism Quiz where Luke surprised Mark 13. Lukes experience in night clubs 14. How Luke met his girlfriend
If you want to follow Luke search Luke Poulton-Stand Up Comedian on Facebook and for Twitter and Instagram search @veganluke
To follow Marks Social Media Content search: Facebook-Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian Twitter: @mbcomedian1 Insta: @markburkwood Follow Marks Disability Comedy night: Facebook: Laughable Twitter:@laughab80272642 Insta: @laughable1990
You can find the rest of the episodes of Autism Hour by Searching Autism Hour on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes
Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
This week Mark talks to Impressionist Comedian, Mental Health Advocate and Cricket Lover Ian Fullbrook
In this episode Mark and Ian Discuss:
The Lockdown, The way Ian Started his Boris Johnson impression. Ians First Gig, Ians Impressionist Hero Rory Bremner, Dull Politicians, How Ian is developing his impressions, Comedians being Social Oddballs, Supportive nature of Comedy vs Competitive nature of Comedy. Mental Health and Comedy, Ians favourite Comedians he has performed with and met, Ians Autism Diagnosis ,The Irony of missing Social Interaction during the Lockdown, Hows Ians Autism benefits his Comedy, Comedy Heroes, Autism Hour Quiz in the Style of Chris Tarrant
To see Ians Impressions online follow his Social Media:
Facebook: Ian L Fullbrook Instagram: @allenbrooks2020 Twitter: fullbrook_I
To follow Marks Social Media Content search:
Facebook-Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian Twitter: @mbcomedian1 Insta: @markburkwood
Follow Marks Disability Comedy night:
Facebook: Laughable Twitter:@laughab80272642 Insta: @laughable1990
You can find the rest of the episodes of Autism Hour by Searching Autism Hour on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes
https://soundcloud.com/mark-burkwood https://open.spotify.com/show/2z33h1imtymGL5WyXKXVuw https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/autism-hour/id1511021787
Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
This week Mark chats to Newcastle based Comedian Graham Dunn. In this Podcast they talk about The Lockdown and Autism Routines Large Number of Autistic People in Comedy Grahams Journey into Comedy-Ultra Comedy The Difficulty in Writing Comedy Johnny Vegas Grahams Diagnosis of Autism and that impact on his Comedy Offending People Autism Cards Newcastle Comedy Scene vs London Comedy Scene Graham using his Autism on Stage Finding your Voice False Praise in Comedy Networking Material in Shower Autism Hour Quiz, Grahams Experience working for a call centre
You can find Graham Dunn on Facebook. Graham also performs regularly at the Prohibition Bar in Newcastle http://prohibitionbar.co.uk/
Mark runs his own Disability based night called Laugh-Able. To get in touch please email laughablecomedynight@gmail.com. You can follow Laugh-Able on Facebook, Twitter@laughab80272642 Insta: laughable1990 and follow Mark and his regular shows and content on Facebook: Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian Twitter: @mbcomedian1 Insta: @markburkwood
You can search for other episodes for Autism Hour on https://soundcloud.com/mark-burkwood/ and find us on Facebook by searching Autism Hour Podcast.
Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood, An Autistic Comedian, in which he interviews other Autistic Comedians about Stand up Comedy and how that impacts with their Autism.
In this podcast Mark talks with Malaysian based Autistic Comic Juliana Heng
In this episode Mark and Juliana talk about Coping with the Lockdown, How Juliana got into Comedy, King Gong England vs King Gong Malaysia, Joke Writing Process, How Autism impacts on Comedy Gigs, Malaysia Comedy Scene, Literal Thinking, Julianas discovery of her autism, Marks Autism and no filter, Julianas Stage Presence, Autism Hour Quiz and Julianas Experience with Dating
An Hour in which Autistic Comic and SEN Teacher Mark Burkwood interviews other Autistic Comics about their experiences with Autism in relation to the world of comedy
In this Autism Hour episode Mark chats to Comedian Joe Wells. In this episode they discuss OCD, Joes Dsicovery of his Autism, The Book Neurotribes, Joes hatred of Football, Opening for Frankie Boyle, Comedian Influences like Doug Stanhope, Jongulars, Autistic Filters, Networking, Autism in Comedy, Sarcasm, Inclusive nature of Comedy, Autism Quiz and Joes pet peeve with Tortoise Names.
An Hour in which Autistic Comic and SEN Teacher Mark Burkwood interviews other Autistic Comics about their experiences with Autism in relation to the world of comedy
This week Mark Interviews Aaron Hood. In this episode we discuss 5G Conspiracies, the way Aaron dealt with Bullies, how Drama influenced Aarons Comedy, Aarons Best and Worst Gigs, Aarons diagnosis of Autism, Autistics Lack of Inhibitions, struggles of networking, the infamous Autism Hour Quiz and Aarons involvement in Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secret
You can follow Aaron on Facebook @AaronHoodcomedy. Instagram: @Theoldboar You can follow Mark on Facebook @Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian, Instagram@markburkwood Twitter: mbcomedian1 and follow Marks disability comedy night on Facebook @Laughable, On Instagram: @laughable1990 and Twitter @laughab80272642
Autism Hour is a regular podcast in which Autistic Comedian Mark Burkwood interviews other Autistic Comedians about their lives and what its like being on the Autistic Spectrum in the Comedy World.
In this episode Mark interviews Comic John Pendal.
In this podcast we discuss the International Man of Leather, A Cocktail and Coffee infused gig, Autistic Sensory Kinks, How to ensure teenagers enjoy comedy, When John discovered his Autism, Autism and Relationships, Why John enjoyed my Autism Quiz and most importantly how to search for Bed Bugs!
John is currently performing his Edinburgh Show 'Monster' at the Gilded Balloon between 1st-26th August 7:45pm £6-£11. Ticket links below
https://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/event/1246468-john-pendal-monster/
For more information about John please visit his website:
http://www.johnpendal.com/
Mark will be performing at Sam Rhodes Comedy Explosion on 5th August 7:30pm, G&B on the 7th August at 7:30pm and will be making a guest appearance at the "Ticked Boxes" show in Edinburgh on 14th August at the Laughing Horse at Dropkick Murphys 6:45pm
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ticked-boxes
Marks Set at Ultra Comedy: youtu.be/aqkaYvqo9b0
Marks Set at TNT Comedy: youtu.be/Siy_PKdvngk
Please follow Marks Insta: @markburkwood and Facebook Page: Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian for the latest updates of his gigs
Autism Hour is a regular podcast in which Autistic Comedian Mark Burkwood interviews other Autistic Comedians about their lives and what its like being on the Autistic Spectrum in the Comedy World.
In this episode Mark interviews Comic Archie Brooks-Watson. During the podcast they discuss how funny facial expressions can put off other stand up comedians, the idea of switching sets, Archies resemblance to James Acaster, A potential gluten free experiment and the trouble with train doors!
Archie is performing at Edinburgh this month with The Royal Holloway Comedy Societys show called "Young, Dumb and Broke" Located at Brewdog, Lothian Road from the 3rd-13th August at 1:25pm
Mark will be performing at Sam Rhodes Comedy Explosion on 5th August 7:30pm, G&B on the 7th August at 7:30pm and will be making a guest appearance at the "Ticked Boxes" show in Edinburgh on 14th August at the Laughing Horse @Dropkick Murphys 18:45pm
Archies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdu8NWv0L577p14o7BzYgxQ
Marks Set at Ultra Comedy: https://youtu.be/aqkaYvqo9b0
Marks Set at TNT Comedy: https://youtu.be/Siy_PKdvngk
Please follow Marks Insta: @markburkwood and Facebook Page: Mark Burkwood-Stand Up Comedian for the latest updates of his gigs