Hyperfocus: A Neurodivergent Podcast

Step aside, neurotypicals! Join host Virginia Dickens (Reductress) and a neurodivergent guest as they deep-dive into their super-niche interests. Follow on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube (@hyperfocuscomedy) for updates & live show info. Support the podcast: patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedy Season 2 Created by Virginia Dickens Executive Producer: Virginia Dickens Producers: Kate McAuliffe, Justin LoBasso Editors: Cameron Abernathy, Justin LoBasso, Virginia Dickens Creative Consultant: Michael Stevens Music by Tim Platt Artwork by Art Cai

Supernatural Fanbase & Alec Baldwin feat. Nat Silverman

Comedian Nat Silverman (⁠⁠@hatsnboots⁠) joins host Virginia Dickens (⁠⁠@v_dcknz⁠⁠) to talk about her hyperfixation on the television show Supernatural and its fanbase. Later, they discuss Virginia's fixation on Alec Baldwin and the Rust film shoot. Thank you everyone for tuning in to Season 2! Season 3 is in the works! Support the Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Follow the show ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced and edited by Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

07-01
31:04

Lucy Letby & Twitter feat. Ginny Hogan

Comedian Ginny Hogan (⁠@ginnyhogan_) joins host Virginia Dickens (⁠@v_dcknz⁠) to talk about her fixation on disgraced British nurse Lucy Letby. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfixation on leaving Twitter.Support the Patreon ⁠here⁠Follow the show ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠ Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Kate McAuliffe Edited by Justin LoBassoMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

06-24
25:16

Astrology & Zoloft Side Effects feat. Blair Dawson

Comedian Blair Dawson (@urgirlblair) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to talk about her fixation on "correct" astrology and becoming an astrologer. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfocus on her bad Zoloft side effects. Support the PatreonFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Justin LoBassoEdited by Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

06-17
26:06

GoatMan & Brown Noise feat. Laura Merli

Comedian Laura Merli (@passiveabrasive) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to talk about her fixation on Thomas Thwaites' book GoatMan. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfocus on brown noise. Support the Patreon hereFollow the show Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced and edited by Justin LoBassoMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

06-10
26:12

Bryan Johnson & Dog Show Judges feat. Carrie Ross

Comedian Carrie Ross (@chargoond) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to discuss millionaire health guru Bryan Johnson and other forms of "alternative" medicine. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfocus on dog show judges.Support the Patreon here!Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Justin LoBassoEdited by Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

06-03
21:14

Testosterone & 90s Media feat. Max Gross

Comedian Max Gross (@maxgotjokes) joins host Virginia Dickens (@vd_cknz) to talk about Max's hyperfixation on testosterone and lack of information for trans man. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfixation on 90s media, including Jerry Springer, WWE, and Girls Gone Wild.Support the Patreon here!Follow the show @hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Justin LoBassoEdited by Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

05-27
31:58

ADHD Failures & Crossroads (2002 Film) feat. Duaa Osman

Comedian Duaa Osman (@duaadiddy) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to discuss Duaa's past ADHD-related failures. Later, they reminisce on Virginia's hyperfocus on the 2002 film Crossroads starring Britney Spears.TRIGGER WARNING: this episode touches on sexual violenceSupport the Patreon here!Follow the show @hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced and Edited by Justin LoBassoMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

05-20
25:17

WV Celebs & Jerry Seinfeld's Teenage Girlfriend feat. Rachel Kenaston

Comedian Rachel Kenaston (@rachelkenaston) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to dive into her hyperfixation on West Virginia celebrities. Later, they discuss Jerry Seinfeld's 17-year-old girlfriend and dating comedians. Support the Patreon here :) Follow @hyperfocuscomedy for updates!Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Kate McAuliffeEdited by Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

05-13
27:00

Witches & Martha Stewart's Ex-Bf feat. Brandon Follick

Comedian Brandon Follick (@brandon_follick) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to dive into famous witches in media. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfixation on Martha Stewart's ex-boyfriend Charles Simonyi. Support the Patreon here! Follow @hyperfocuscomedy for updates!Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced and edited by Justin LoBassoMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

05-06
27:35

Pop Culture Post-9/11 & The Times Square Margaritaville feat. Shea Vassar

Virginia is joined by comedian, writer, and producer Shea Vassar (@justsheavassar) to dive into Shea's hyperfocus of pop culture post-9/11, from My Chemical Romance to 50 Shades of Grey. Later, they discuss Virginia's love of the Times Square Margaritaville despite an awkward first date. Support the Patreon here!Follow @hyperfocuscomedy for updates!Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Justin LoBassoEdited by Justin Lobasso and Virginia DickensMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

04-29
25:29

A Unified Theory of the Paranormal & Bashar feat. Sean Morrow

Virginia is joined by journalist Sean Morrow (@snmrrw) to discuss a unified theory of the paranormal, UFO subreddits, and synchronicities, nicely coinciding with Virginia's hyperfocus of Bashar, an extraterrestrial being channeled by a man in California who runs escape rooms. Support the Patreon here! Follow the show for updates @hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Kate McAuliffeEdited by Justin LoBassoMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

04-22
32:19

RuPaul's Drag Race & Anna Marie Tendler feat. Aarushi Agni

Comedian Aarushi Agni (@aarushifire) joins host Virginia Dickens (⁠@v_dcknz⁠) on a deep dive into Aarushi's hyperfocus on RuPaul's Drag Race. Later, they discuss Virginia's hyperfixation on John Mulaney's ex-wife Anna Marie Tendler's book Men Have Called Her Crazy. You can support the podcast on Patreon!Follow the show @hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Kate McAuliffeEdited by Cameron AbernathyMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

04-15
29:18

Ink Master & Friendship Bracelets feat. Glo Tavarez

Comedian Glo Tavarez (@yoglo_) joins host Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) to dish on all things Ink Master. Later, Virginia unveils the extremely wholesome world of friendship bracelets. Tickets to the live podcast launch party in NYC on 12/7!Support the podcast on Patreon. Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Kathleen O'MaraEdited by Cameron AbernathyMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

11-26
25:42

Escape Rooms & HBO's Chimp Crazy feat. Max Ash

Max Ash (@mynameisntdave) joins Virginia Dickens (@v_dcknz) on a deep dive into everything escape rooms. Later, they discuss the insane (and insanely good) HBO documentary Chimp Crazy. Follow the podcast @hyperfocuscomedySupport the podcast on PatreonExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Amanda MelhuishEdited by Kate McAuliffeMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

11-20
29:58

Hot Disney Characters & Desperate Housewives feat. Meghan Horgan

Humor writer Meghan Horgan (@mjhorgss) joins host Virginia Dickens to reveal her top hottest Disney animated characters. Later, Virginia (@v_dcknz) dives into her rewatch of Desperate Housewives Season 1. Support the podcast on Patreon.Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Zach SilberbergEdited by Kate McAuliffeMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

11-12
30:18

9/11 Memorial Fund & Celine Dion feat. Kento

NYC-based comedian Kento (@kento.nyc) joins Virginia (@v_dcknz) on a deep dive into the 9/11 Memorial Fund. Later, they discuss whether or not Celine Dion was technically groomed by her late husband René. Support the podcast on Patreon! Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Zach SilberbergEdited by Cameron AbernathyMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

11-05
25:25

Neopets & Astrology feat. Iris Brody

Virginia is joined by comedian Iris Brody (@jest_iris) to chat about Scientology and NFTs within the world of Neopets. Virginia (@v_dcknz) ponders her astrological birth chart. Support the podcast here. Executive producer: Virginia DickensProduced by Amanda MelhuishEdited by Kate McAuliffe Music by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

10-22
24:04

MCU & Darius Rucker feat. Jo Wild

TW: Sexual Assault Comedian Jo Wild (@sluttytriangle) talks watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order, and Virginia grapples with learning her favorite Hootie & The Blowfish song is a cover.MCU in order watch list.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedyFollow the show for updates: @hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Amanda MelhuishEdited by Cameron AbernathyMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

10-15
30:02

Hillsborough Disaster & Testing for Parasites feat. Arielle Dundas

Arielle Dundas (@arielledundas) joins Virginia to discuss her hyperfixation on the Hillsborough Disaster. Virginia then dives into her hyperfixation of potentially having a parasite. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedy Executive Producer Virginia DickensProduced by Zach Silberberg Edited by Cameron Abernathy & Kate McAuliffeMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

10-08
31:32

Family Matters & Blues Traveler's 'Hook' feat. Michael Stevens

In the debut episode of Hyperfocus: A Neurodivergent Podcast, Virginia is joined by friend and comedian Michael Stevens (Everyone is Hot Podcast) as they discuss Michael's hyperfixation on Family Matters and Virginia's hyperfixation on the Blues Traveler's song "Hook," plus why it's important to try at karaoke.Follow Michael Stevens on Instagram, Hyperfocus Comedy on Instagram and TikTok, and Virginia Dickens on Instagram, TikTok and TwitterSupport the podcast: patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedyExecutive Producer Virginia DickensProduced and edited by Zach SilberbergMusic by Tim PlattArtwork by Art Cai

09-30
54:50

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