Autism Hour

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 Instagram @laughable1990 @markburkwood Follow on Episodes on ITunes :https://apple.co/2WwKY85 Spotify :https://spoti.fi/3fmguOR Sound Cloud: https://bit.ly/35BKcej Stephen is also appearing in the virtual Laugh-Able Comedy Night 9th October Please click on the link below for your FREE tickets bit.ly/laughable-oct #autismhour #comedy #mentalhealth #disability #laughable

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 Follow Autism Hours Facebook page and Twitter account for more details https://www.facebook.com/AutismHourPodcast/ https://twitter.com/AutismHourPodc1

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: 1. Online gigs 2. Joels Journey from Musician to Comedian 3. Joels battle with Alcoholism 4. Joels first Solo Show 5. Mental Health and Comedy 6. Free Speech and Comedy 7. Being Politically Impartial in Comedy 8. Joels best gig 9. Gigging Internationally 10. The Finland open mic scene 11. Joels Worst gig 12. Dealing with bad gigs 13. Joels Autism Diagnosis 14. How Joel reacted to his diagnosis 15. Joels Experience as a child 16. Joels experience of his Autism within Comedy 17. Autism Hour Quiz 18. 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 1. The Lockdown 2. Doing online gigs 3. Williams interest in the Soviet Union 4. How William started in Comedy 5. Williams Writing Process 6. Williams Worst Gig 7. Williams Best Gig supporting Ross Mitchell 8. The Belfast Scene 9. William Autism Diagnosis 10. William viewing the World through his Autism 11. Comedians as Outsiders 12. Comedians from Minority Groups 13. The difficulty in networking and understanding others point of view 14. Autism Hour Quiz 15. 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