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

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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

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/

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You can find the rest of the episodes of Autism Hour by Searching Autism Hour Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes and on Facebook

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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

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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:

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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:

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Twitter: @mbcomedian1

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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

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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 [email protected]. 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