ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD

Episode 129 - ADHD & Video Games: Hyperfocus, High Scores, and How We Got Addicted to Pong

Welcome back to ADHDville, where the distractions are plenty and the dopamine is always just one more level away. In this episode, ex-mayors Martin and Paul take a seat in the back of the King’s Agitated Head pub—right next to the retro arcade machines—to talk about something close to many of our hearts (and thumbs): video games. From Pong to Pac-Man, sniper strategies to forklift obsessions, they explore why ADHD and autistic brains are so drawn to gaming. Is it the clear goals? The instant rewards? The fact that the game handles the executive function for you? Yes. All of that. Martin reveals how he built a kebabs-themed version of Pong for a client (and won awards), while Paul confesses he kept games at arm’s length for years… until one handheld game stole his batteries and his soul. They also chat about: * Why open-world games and simulators (tractors, jet washes, coconuts on a beach) can be surprisingly neurodivergent-friendly * The fine line between healthy escapism and "I've been moving boxes in a forklift game for three hours" * And whether video games actually cause ADHD (spoiler: they don’t) Plus, Paul gets quizzed on classic games in “Two Truths and a Lie”—and let’s just say his scoreboard is looking a little retro. So pull up a pew, grab your controller (or just watch us fumble through the quiz), and settle in for a laugh, a bit of nostalgia, and a deeply relatable dive into why we keep coming back to the screen. 👉 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe for more ADHD chaos, camaraderie, and questionable gaming opinions. -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 128 - ADHD & Meditation: Why "Just Breathe" Feels Like a Personal Attack

Think meditation is all zen gardens and peaceful silence? Think again. 😅 Welcome back to ADHDville, where your ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, are here to tell you why "just breathe" can feel like a personal attack on your dopamine-starved brain. In this episode, we’re tackling the ultimate paradox: meditating with ADHD. We unpack the science of why silence feels like a crisis, the struggle of sitting still (and why our legs go numb), and the "shame spiral" of trying to be neurotypically zen. From abandoned spiritual courses on Hampstead Heath (complete with a panda suit) to discovering that playing the banjo or drawing counts as meditation, we’re proving that there’s no right way to do it—except the way that works for you. Join us for the usual chaos, a quiz that involves accidental elbows to dancers' faces, and the definitive ranking of cheese. 🔔 Subscribe for a fresh dose of ADHDville every Tuesday! In this episode: * Why focusing on your breath can trigger a flood of distractions. * The secret: Finding "flow states" in art, music, and hobbies (instead of the lotus position). * A very stoned meditation story involving a bright white light and a pub. *  The "Phil Collins of cheeses" (and why Paul orders the wrong one). -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 127 - ADHD & The Movies: Popcorn, Plot Holes, and Sensory Overload

Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, your favorite ex-mayors, Martin & Paul, are going to the movies—and you know that’s never a straight-forward trip. From sensory overload in the front row to the psychological warfare of mixing salted and sweet popcorn, we’re breaking down the neurodivergent cinema experience. Why are comfort films so essential for emotional regulation? Why does Martin talk through the entire plot while Pablo refuses to watch trailers? And what happens when an empty cinema turns into an autistic standoff over seat numbers? We also dive into a movie-themed quiz (featuring trained reptiles and asbestos snow), read a fantastic listener comment on "weirdness," and reveal our top 10 comfort films—spoiler: Kung Fu Panda 2 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest both make the cut. If you’ve ever needed to pause a film to discuss the wallpaper, or if you have a "special interest" in popcorn facts, this episode is for you. 👇 Join the conversation: What is YOUR ultimate ADHD/autism comfort film? Let us know in the comments!

Episode 126 - ADHD & Being Weird: Are We Eccentric or Just Ahead of the Curve?

Welcome back to ADHDville, the town where the detours are the main roads! 🛤️ This week, your co-ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, are taking a delightful detour into the basement to chat about something near and dear to our hearts: Eccentricity. 🕺 Are we "weird," or are we just neurologically gifted with a unique perspective that the world is slowly catching up on? From Martin's panic over "white mold" (spoiler: it was crystallized dog pee related 💀) to Paul's art school trauma involving the human tongue, we're unpacking why our brains are naturally drawn to the offbeat, the absurd, and the wonderfully strange. In this episode, we get into: * 🐌 The glorious British eccentrics of our youth (Prince Scotland, anyone?). * 🤯 That moment you realize you’ve lost the entire room on a mental tangent. * 🇮🇹 Why moving abroad lets you unleash your inner weirdo (kilts in Italy, wut?). * 🎨 Is AI killing creativity? And why the AuDHD community is the secret weapon to save us from a "vanilla" world. * 🔧 Plus, Martin waves a spanner around for no reason. It's very on-brand. So, if you've ever been called "too much," "a bit odd," or been told "you're brave" for your fashion choices, this one's for you. Because in ADHDville, being off-centre is exactly where the interesting stuff happens. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever done? -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals. #ADHD #ADHDville #Eccentric #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Podcast #Comedy #MentalHealth #BeingWeird #ADHDProblems #Creativity #FunnyAuDHD #YouTubePodcast #AuDHD #AudhdPodcast #Funny ADHD

Episode 125 - ADHD & Public Transport - The Dopamine, The Burnout, and The Random Buses

Ever zoned out so hard on a train that you forgot where you were going? Or stood at a bus stop, squinting at a tiny timetable, wondering if you’ve entered a parallel universe? Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, your co-ex mayors, Martin and Paul, are ditching the tractor and jumping on the bus (and the train, and maybe a ferry) to talk about the chaotic relationship between the AuDHD brain and public transport. 🚦 In this episode, we navigate: * The Sensory Rollercoaster: From the rhythmic "wafting" scenery that sends us into a trance to the overwhelming fonts on the NYC subway that just feel wrong. * The Planning Paradox: Why we hate rigid timetables but love the adventure of getting lost in a foreign city. * The People-Watching Olympics: How a packed train becomes a dopamine feast for our hyper-observant eyes. * Cuban Bus Hacks: Jump-starting a bus with strangers and paying for rent with a 2-kilo can of luncheon meat? Only in ADHDville. * The Great Commute Ratings: Martin’s infamous 5-leg commute vs. Paul’s top-deck nostalgia. Is it a Dopamine Hit or a total Burnout? Plus, we’ve got another unhinged edition of The Quiz —featuring stimming sounds, air banjos, and a questionable lo-fi Swiss yodel. Hop on, grab a lemon ginger tea, and try not to miss your stop. -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.