ADHDville Podcast

Grab your favorite chunky knit sweater and a pumpkin spice latte, because Martin and Amy are back in ADHDville to celebrate the coziest season of the year!

In this episode, the duo dives deep into why Autumn (or Fall, depending on where you live) hits differently. They explore the science of nostalgia, the "Proust effect" of smell and memory, and why the changing light makes us feel so wistful. Plus, Martin shares a terrifyingly funny British tradition involving burning effigies (yes, really), and Amy recounts her childhood trauma of being picked last in gym class—and why she refuses to be a team captain as an adult.

They also play a rapid-fire game of "Love It or Hate It" covering everything from crunching leaves to freezing cold bathroom tiles. Stick around for a heated debate on misophonia (chewing sounds!), a deep dive into the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the mystery of why five-year-olds are running laps in the park.

Whether you're here for the Hallmark movie vibes or just want to know why we love the smell of damp earth, this episode is pure autumnal ear candy.

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Timestamp Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to ADHDville (And why the leaves look better this year)
01:40 - Pet Rocks, Sweaters, and When Harry Met Sally
05:30 - The Katz’s Deli Experience & Post Office Anxiety
08:00 - Being Picked Last: Childhood Trauma & Reality TV
14:00 - The “Axe Throwing” Team Captain Rebellion
17:00 - Why Autumn Feels Nostalgic: The Science of Memory & Light
24:00 - The "Love It or Hate It" Autumn Game
24:30 - Bonfires & The Weird History of Guy Fawkes Night
33:00 - Sweater Weather & Hot Chocolate Season
36:00 - The Great Fireplace & TV Placement Debate
40:00 - Cold Bathrooms & Layering Clothes
43:00 - The Smell of Damp Earth & Cinnamon Candles
46:00 - Why We Romanticize Autumn (Hallmark Movie Style)
50:00 - Am I Being Unreasonable? (The Chewing/Misophonia Debate)
55:00 - Postbag: Horror Movies, The Exorcist, and Ghost Stories

In this spooky special, Martin and Amy are getting into the Halloween spirit! Martin lays out his grand thesis that modern Halloween is a neurodivergent invention, from our gift of storytelling to our love of dressing up and embracing the weird. 

We also get into the real-life horrors of last-minute costumes, the tragedy of "Trunk or Treat," and why Amy thinks The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the dumbest movie ever made (sorry, not sorry).

Plus, a terrifying tale of a dentist's chair meltdown, a real-life ghost story involving a dentist named Lou, and a fiery debate over whether or not you should charge your roommate's "ghost friend" for the electric bill. 

So grab your candy, put on your dog suit, and join us in ADHDville for a spooktacular time. Just be kind to yourself... and maybe don't stick your finger in a fan blade.

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00:00 - Welcome to the Spooky ADHDville Special!
01:24 - Meet the Hosts & Their Pet Rocks
02:41 - Amy’s Crushed Suburban Halloween Fantasy
05:45 - The Big Thesis: Halloween is a Neurodivergent Invention
08:06 - Martin’s Party City Horror Story
12:08 - Ghost Stories, Oracle Cards & A Tarot Reading
19:02 - Martin’s Dental Trauma: A Very Public Meltdown
25:28 - Why Witches are Neurodivergent Icons
29:36 - Movie Time: Amy Roasts The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
33:35 - Martin's Pick: Shaun of the Dead (And Why He Laughed at The Exorcist)
36:26 - Am I Being Unreasonable? The Case of the Ghostly Electric Bill
41:38 - Listener Shoutouts: Boredom, Electric Shocks & Fan Blades

Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, your co-mayors Martin and Amy are tackling a topic that gives Amy the absolute "ick": BOREDOM.

Martin brings the science (hello, Paleolithic era!) to explain why our brains evolved to feel bored, but things take a sharp turn when we discover a 2014 study where people chose to give themselves electric shocks over sitting in an empty room. Amy has some thoughts on that, and on anyone who says "I'm bored" on a date.

Plus, we dive into the complex relationship between boredom and ADHD, Autism, and anxiety. Is there a difference between being bored and being under-stimulated? (Spoiler: Yes).

On this week's, "Am I Being Unreasonable?", we discuss the ethics of changing plans at the last minute (Time-blindness vs. Common Courtesy). 

In this episode:

• Why Amy thinks saying "I'm bored" is a massive red flag.
• The terrifying truth about the "Bored to Death" study.
• Martin's childhood experiment with light sockets (Do NOT try this at home).
• The amazing people who edit snowflakes out of Game of Thrones.
• A very important discussion about the logistics of using a calculator to write "b00bies."

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In this episode, your co-mayors Martin and Amy are getting down to the science of... well, smelling each other. That's right, we're diving deep into the weird and wonderful world of unconscious human pheromones. Are we secretly sniffing our friends after a handshake? Can you actually smell fear?

Plus, we get into the Truman Show feeling of seeing the same "NPCs" in your daily life, Martin's deep shame over a Home Depot dog-pee incident, and a listener's "Am I Being Unreasonable?" about public noise pollution that gets us both fired up. We also discuss the 80s, the power of a good perfume memory, and what it truly means to be the main character in your own story (spoiler: everyone else is, too).

So grab your pet rock, give your nose a little warm-up, and hit that subscribe button.

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This week, Martin and Amy dive into a surprisingly deep (and hilarious) rabbit hole: Do you look like your name? Amy's got feelings about being a "boring" Amy, Martin explains why British Martins and American Martins feel a different vibe to him, and somehow we end up talking about the Bouba/Kiki effect, whether Garys are identifiable by photograph, and why your name might be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Plus:

• 🍂 Amy's emotional support ghost mug makes an appearance
• 🍰 Amy goes FULL RANT about the Nigella Lawson Great British Baking Show controversy (and we are HERE for it)
• 🚶‍♀️ Christine's "Am I Being Unreasonable?" about sidewalk-blocking tourists gets us both fired up
• 🐔 Deputy Mayor Alexandra's chicken research continues to impress
• 👻 We say "wink" way too many times

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Welcome back to ADHDville, where the distractions are landmarks and the detours are the main roads. This week, Martin and Amy ask the important questions: Do chickens think you’re hot? Would you bare-hand a distressed starling like a Nerf ball and put it in a cab? And is it unreasonable to leave a plastic middle finger on the sink instead of starting a fight?

Martin dives into research that says chickens may find the same human faces attractive that we do—because apparently attraction is lurking somewhere deep in the nervous system, even if you’re a bird. Amy shares a highly sensitive bird rescue saga involving a Midtown office window, a wildlife hotline, and a cab request she absolutely did not fulfil. Martin’s mum once raised a baby bird, released it, and… let’s just say the family dog handled the rest.

Then it’s time for Are You Being Unreasonable? We talk wet sponges, sink splatter, cereal bags torn open like a savage, plate boundaries, and why “you left crumbs” should not be translated as “you hate me.” Plus, Amy’s obsession of the week is Trader Joe’s butternut squash lasagna, and Martin is deep into The Traitors.

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Ever had someone stand SO close to you in line that you can smell their lunch? Same. 😅

In this episode of ADHDville, Martin and Amy are diving into the invisible bubble we all carry around—and what happens when someone pops it. From the cinema creeper who sits right next to you in an empty theater (WHY?!) to the science behind why men can't pee next to each other, we're covering it all.

Plus, Amy reveals her ultimate public bathroom survival strategy (spoiler: it involves a toilet paper nest), Martin explains the unwritten rules of urinal selection, and we play a round of "Am I Being Unreasonable?" about the simple act of saying thank you.

Also: Deputy Mayor Alexandra gets a shoutout, Amy's mom drops some wisdom on TikTok, and we discuss why kids seem to need a bigger bubble than teenagers. Science!

New episodes every Tuesday. 💛

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Ever had someone stare at you so intensely you forget your own name, your train of thought, and possibly how to breathe? Yeah. Same. 😅

In this episode of ADHDville, Martin and Amy dive into the deeply uncomfortable world of eye contact — why it's so hard for some of us, why it feels SO intense when someone won't look away, and what Elizabeth Holmes' infamous unblinking stare in that new Nathan Fielder documentary can teach us about all of it.

Martin breaks down the actual science behind why eye contact can short-circuit your working memory (yes, really), why looking away doesn't mean you're not listening (it might mean you're listening better), and why being told "look at me when I talk to you" is basically a nightmare for a lot of neurodivergent folks.

Also in this episode:
- The Amazon driver cake pop drama that divided the internet
- Amy's new obsession with her neighbor's Ring camera (and watching herself walk her dog)
- A very relatable "Am I Being Unreasonable?" about a partner's porn habits

Whether you're the type who stares deep into souls or the type who suddenly finds the wall fascinating, there's something in here for you.

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Welcome to Season 2 of ADHDville!  

We are back and we are different. Same zig-zagging chaos, but now with a brand new co-host, Amy! In this premiere episode, we're diving headfirst into a memory that haunts (or delights) us all: the very first kiss.  

Martin breaks down the science of why that awkward/amazing moment is seared into your memory, while Amy relives her own behind-the-school nostalgia (and a very different memory of a very different first kiss with her current BF).  

But that's not all. We also unveil a brand new segment, "Am I Being Unreasonable?", where we tackle the big office controversy, is it rude to ignore a "good morning"? AND Martin shares the British culture shock of watching an American eat pizza with... their hands.  

Join us for the laughs, the sensory overload, and the accidental etiquette lessons. Let us know: what was YOUR first kiss like? Are you a "knife and fork" pizza person? Sound off in the comments!  

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And we're not crying, you're crying. Okay, we're definitely crying. 😭

After nearly three years of ADHD-fueled tangents, questionable sound effects, and Martin trying to pronounce Italian words, our beloved co-host Paul is hanging up his ADHDville microphone (for now). In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, Martin and Paul reflect on:

🔥 144 episodes of pure, unfiltered neurodivergent chaos - From forgetting what we were talking about mid-sentence to somehow creating a podcast that actually helped people (who knew?!)

💼 The ADHD career struggle is REAL - Paul's diving into a new full-time teaching gig (with 3-hour online classes after because... bills). We talk about that brutal 70% compatibility rating with creative jobs, the burnout cycles, and why finding an "ADHD-friendly" job is often a luxury most of us can't afford.

🧠 AuDHD journeys - Paul's on the path to official autism diagnosis (because apparently collecting neurodivergent diagnoses is our hobby now), and we chat about what that means for ADHDville's future. (Spoiler: The podcast lives on!)

🕺 The ultimate dopamine hit vs. burnout rating - Paul gives the podcast experience a solid 10/10 for dopamine, and a surprisingly low 2.997/10 for burnout. That's... actually pretty good for us?

WHAT'S NEXT?
The ADHDville Podcast CONTINUES with Martin and Amy taking the reins for Season 2! Paul will be back as a guest (because you can't keep a good ADHDer down).

If you've ever:

• Burned out from a job that "should" have been perfect
• Wondered if you're actually autistic too
• Started a project thinking "10 episodes max" and accidentally done 144
• Considered making your career ADHD-compatible against all odds

This one's for you. 💛

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P.S. We did the math: That's 144 episodes, approximately 172 hours of content, and roughly 1.4 million tangents about cheese. We regret nothing. 🧀✨