The Art of Autism Podcast

Season 1, Episode 10: Emily Grodin

On this episode of the Art of Autism Podcast, Andy Boyd talks with poet and memoirist Emily Grodin. Emily is the co-author of the memoir I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust. We discussed facilitated communication, the role of books in Emily's early life, and her message of autism acceptance. You can find out more about Emily's book at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/i-have-been-buried-under-years-of-dust-valerie-gilpeeremily-grodin?variant=32202242818082

Season 1, Episode 9: Cory Singer

On this episode of the Art of Autism Podcast, Andy Boyd talks with singer-songwriter (and Tik Tok influencer) Cory Singer. We talk about the songwriting process, using social media to educate people about autism, and the challenges of social isolation, whether pandemic-related or not. You can find Cory's music at https://www.corysingermusic.com/

Season 1, Episode 8: Tessa Jaskolski

On this episode of the Art of Autism Podcast, Andy Boyd talks with Tessa Jaskolski, an artist working in the field of wearable conceptual art. We talk about chronic illness, monsters, and the use of discomfort in art. You can find images of Tessa's work at https://www.instagram.com/tessa.jaskolski/

Season 1, Episode 7: Dave Osmundsen

On this episode of the Art of Autism Podcast, Andy Boyd talks with Dave Osmundsen, a playwright currently studying at Arizona State University. Dave's work has been seen and developed at the Kennedy Center, KCACTF Region 8, B Street Theatre, the William Inge Theatre Festival, the Midwest Dramatists Conference, Phoenix Theatre Company, and others. In this conversation we discuss autistic representation in Jane Austen novels, fixating on musical theatre as a coping mechanism to deal with high school, and the importance of fully human portrayals of autistic people in theatre, fiction, and other media. Dave's New Play Exchange page is: https://newplayexchange.org/users/1889/dave-osmundsen and his Twitter handle is @DaveMOsmundsen

Season 1, Episode 6: Sarah Kurchak

On this episode of the Art of Autism Podcast, Andy Boyd talks with Sarah Kurchak, author of the new book I Overcame My Autism and All I got Was this Lousy Anxiety Disorder. Sarah's memoir is a welcome addition to the growing canon of works on autism written by autistics. It's funny, nerdy, insightful, and moving, often on the same page. In this conversation we discuss diagnosis barriers, Ingmar Bergman, and Canadian indie rock.