Moments of Madness: ADHD Tangents and Neurodivergent Joy

Moments of Madness: ADHD Tangents and Neurodivergent Joy

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  • Nothing But Tangents
    Shenanigan Report

    Once every two weeks, the totally planned unplanned Nothing But Tangents recording occurs, wherein AJ & Marly have no set topic, no script, no idea what the hell they are talking about, but we record it for your amusement. This week, in and amongst the naffery, we introduce the batstory of… Batman (the cat, not the comic).

    Music Credits

    Our intro “music” was “composed” by AJ! Our lively outro track is courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

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      29 min
    • Boo-tiful Mayhem - Halloween Tangents
      Shenanigan Report

      In this episode, Marly and AJ dive into the Halloween spirit with a flurry of fun topics! Join them as they talk about Marly’s stupid Happy meal toy obsession with McDonald’s Boo Buckets and chat about their take on Halloween. They also explore the unique flavors of Mexican cola, share insights into Japan’s surprisingly mundane Halloween celebrations, and engage in a lighthearted debate about the best way to enjoy M&Ms. Get ready for a delightful mix of nostalgia, culture, and, of course, plenty of playful tangents! Tune in for a sweet ride through the season of spooks!

      Madness Resources and Links
      • Halloween Australia
      • McDonalds Boo buckets reviewed!
      • The Truth About Mexican Coke (YouTube)
      • Psychonauts: The Milkman
      • Mundane Halloween
      • Music Credits

        Our intro “music” was “composed” by AJ! Our lively outro track is courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

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        • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

        • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

        • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

          0 min
        • Magic, Manipulation, and Murder: A Sorceress Comes to Call
          Shenanigan Report

          Join AJ and Marly as they plunge into the pages of a book you might want to read — or run screaming from! Get ready for a whirlwind of magic, snarky old ladies, baffled clueless gents, a sprinkle of trauma, and the odd murder for good measure. It’s a wild ride, and we’re here to spill all the tea — so grab your popcorn and let’s see if this book is a must-read or a total misfire!

          Madness Resources and Links
          • The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness - A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society (Project Gutenberg)
          • The Goose-Girl - A translation of the fairy tale by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
          • Red Wombat Studio - Author website for T. Kingfisher / Ursula Vernon
          • Music Credits

            Our intro “music” was “composed” by AJ! Our lively outro track is courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

            Thanks to Luis Humanoide for their track “Victorian Violin Waltz”.

            Disclaimer

            All opinions have come from the twisted minds of AJ and Marly and have no basis in expertise or even reality.

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            • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

            • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

            • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

              45 min
            • Off week off cuts!
              Shenanigan Report

              All the weird tangents and funny offcuts from the recording session for Episode 1!

              Scintillating Segments
              • How many senses do humans have?
              • When your social group is in another city from where you live
              • What’s in our to-watch queue
              • And more!

                Madness Resources and Links
                • Resident Alien with Alan Tudyk (aka Alan Turducken)
                • Music Credits

                  Our intro “music” was “composed” by AJ! Our lively outro track and transitions are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                  Disclaimer

                  Some names may have been quacked to protect the innocent.

                  Stay Connected with the Madness
                  • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                  • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                  • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                    22 min
                  • Popcorn Pandemonium: Unpacking Amélie
                    Shenanigan Report

                    After a short break, AJ and Marly have returned! New Format, new Intro, new Outro, NEW EVERYTHING! Find out what we’ve been up to, and join us as we discuss Amélie! What did we think, what would we rate it? Does it really belong on the 1001 movies to watch before you die (in our oh so humble opinion) listen in and find out!

                    Madness Resources and Links
                    • City of the Rails podcast - AJ has listened to Danelle Morton’s journey to uncover life on the railroad in the modern world.
                    • The Broken Earth trilogy by N. K. Jemisin - AJ has finished reading this series about a far-flung post-apocalyptic speculative fiction world where there is an underclass of people who can control stone and geological activity.
                    • Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson - AJ’s latest read from the fantastical Cosmere universe about a world where a magical field known as BioChroma can grant people godlike powers.
                    • The Diamond Throne by David Eddings - One of Marly’s comfort reads, currently listening to the audiobook edition.
                    • We endorse Notion for organising and making notes! Not a sponsored recommendation!
                    • Music Credits

                      Our intro “music” was “composed” by AJ! Our lively outro track is courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                      L’autre valse d’Amélie from the Amélie soundtrack is by Yann Tiersen.

                      Disclaimer

                      All opinions have come from the twisted minds of AJ and Marly and have no basis in expertise or even reality.

                      Stay Connected with the Madness
                      • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                      • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                      • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                        33 min
                      • Off week off cuts!
                        Shenanigan Report

                        All the weird tangents and funny offcuts from the recording session for Episode 9!

                        Scintillating Segments
                        • The other reason Marly was popular at LAN parties
                        • What we think about gatekeeping
                        • Reflecting on pandemic downsides and silver linings
                        • Plans to rope in special guests
                        • And more!

                          Madness Resources and Links
                          • Now on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube channel, where episodes also get uploaded! Audio only, but maybe one day we’ll throw in some game livestreams or some such nonsense.
                          • Bruce’s Philosphers Song: Just in case you’re not sure what song Marly was referring to, Monty Python have uploaded it to YouTube
                          • Other habit trackers: In addition to Habitica, AJ has also tried Way of Life and Streaks
                          • Other Boardgame Mentions: Cut for time, but Marly also likes Wrong Party and But Wait, There’s More
                          • Dead in a Ditch: No clarity on the origins of the phrase, but here is a British archeologist’s reflections on Boris Johnson’s political career, Brexit, and a bit of history about human remains being found in ditches all the way back to Neolithic times
                          • Music Credits

                            Our lively intro and outro tracks are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                            Stay Connected with the Madness
                            • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                            • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                            • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                              24 min
                            • Games, Goals, and Goodbyes
                              Shenanigan Report

                              Join AJ and marly for them to discuss their gaming history and preferences, both computer and tabletop, personal and podcast goals, and their plan for a short break before returning, bigger, better, and more organised than before!

                              Scintillating Segments
                              • Games: We talk computer and tabletop gaming experience, recommendations, and preferences
                              • Goals: What are our personal goals for the immediate future, including some of our goals for the podcast
                              • Goodbyes: We say a brief goodbye before taking a few weeks break to regroup, get organised, and come back (hopefully) better than ever!
                              • Madness Resources and Links
                                • Computer Cassette Recorder - Tandy, Model CCR-82, 1983
                                • Atari Flashback
                                • Retro Mini Tv Game Console Built-in 620 Classic Games Snes Game Console
                                • Computer Games
                                  • Ark: Survival Ascended
                                  • Raft
                                  • Planet Crafter
                                  • Aloft
                                  • The Talos Principle
                                  • Q.U.B.E.
                                  • Relicta - Wasn’t mentioned, but similar to Talos and Q.U.B.E. and much enjoyed
                                  • Heroes of Might and Magic V
                                  • Sierra’s The Realm Online
                                  • Conan: Hall of Volta - a YouTube playthrough of one of AJ’s most nostalgic games
                                  • Commander Keen on Wikipedia - AJ’s fave video game of all time
                                  • Vintage Story - AJ’s current obsession
                                  • Borderlands 3 - AJ & spouse currently playing for funsies & blowing off steam
                                  • Board Games
                                    • Trial by Trolley
                                    • Telestrations
                                    • Mysterium
                                    • Cash ‘n Guns
                                    • Happy Little Dinosaurs
                                    • Wrong Party
                                    • Wizard - Wizard card game on Board Game Arena, play online with friends
                                    • Settlers of Catan - The classic
                                    • Munchkin - AJ has played many cutthroat sessions
                                    • Exploding Kittens - AJ’s kids are obsessed
                                    • Slamwich
                                    • Music Credits

                                      Our lively intro and outro tracks are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                                      Stay Connected with the Madness
                                      • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                                      • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram, Discord or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                                      • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                                        47 min
                                      • Off week off cuts!
                                        Shenanigan Report

                                        All the weird tangents and funny offcuts from the recording session for Episode 7!

                                        Scintillating Segments
                                        • Project management is a dying skillset
                                        • Marly is in a serious committed relationship with puff pastry
                                        • AJ is becoming a regular swimmer!
                                        • Madness Resources and Links
                                          • Puff Toasties
                                          • The California Raisins - One of the ads from 1986
                                          • Can’t say no to CCs - Ad from 1988
                                          • Chilly Down - The Fire Gang - This creeped us out in the 80s also
                                          • The Peabody Hotel, Memphis - It’s still awesome
                                          • Music Credits

                                            Our lively intro and outro tracks are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                                            Stay Connected with the Madness
                                            • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                                            • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                                            • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                                              37 min
                                            • Relationships, Rhythms, and Rituals
                                              Shenanigan Report

                                              How does having ADHD impact friendships and other relationships? How can you better try and manage them? What are the rewards for the effort? Damned if we know, but we’ll talk about them! Afterwards we’ll get less deep and talk about music, specifically what we like, and our most hated songs! Will any of our choices surprise you? Then we end with self care rituals, because it’s always important to take some time and pamper yourself!

                                              Scintillating Segments
                                              • Relationships: Marly covers how inattention, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and troubles with emotional regulation present challenges, but the good news is there are coping strategies and even benefits. Regardless, AJ agrees that it’s unrealistic to expect us to not use a calendar reminder so we don’t forget your birthday!
                                              • Rhythms (Music) - AJ and Marly list the tracks we always skip and what our nostalgia comfort listens are
                                              • Rituals (Self Care) - Hot baths, sensory deprivation, and singing along loudly to dark albums in the dark
                                              • Madness Resources and Links
                                                • Rory the ADHD influencer video about how too much background noise affects ADHD people
                                                • Music League - nominate songs for a “league” based on a theme and vote for your favourite.
                                                • APAC a Punch Playlist - AJ’s favourite Music League to date
                                                • Elephant Gym - Taiwanese math rock
                                                • Sensory Deprivation (Wikipedia) Isolation tank (Wikipedia)
                                                • For no aparent reason … luxuryescapes list of the 10 most incredible hotel bathtubs
                                                • Murder Ballads - Album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
                                                • Music Credits

                                                  Our lively intro and outro tracks are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                                                  Stay Connected with the Madness
                                                  • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                                                  • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                                                  • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                                                    1 hr 9 min
                                                  • Off week off cuts episode!
                                                    Shenanigan Report

                                                    It’s the bi-weeekly offcuts episode! This week we find out if Marly has comedic timing (she does not), adventures in cross stitching (check socials for the image!), exploring the validity of a research study done as a spreadsheet on a whiteboard and 4 data points to proved is punching things does make them better, and who is the black sheep of Marly’s siblings, and why?

                                                    Scintillating Segments
                                                    • Kicking things off with a joke
                                                    • The next big breakthrough in romance for the neurodivergent
                                                    • Is wellness a slippery slope to Eugenics?
                                                    • Thrill seeking activities AJ and Marly do and don’t want to do
                                                    • Madness Resources and Links
                                                      • The Last of Us - Ellie’s puns
                                                      • Subversive Cross Stitch - “Stop Freaking Out” - AJ’s one and only cross stitch project
                                                      • The actual finished cross stich!
                                                      • Mystic Bourgeoisie
                                                      • Hydro Attack! AJ and Marly’s next vacation activity!
                                                      • Music Credits

                                                        Our lively intro and outro tracks are courtesy of the Short Circuits album by Brevyn.

                                                        Stay Connected with the Madness
                                                        • Subscribe: Love the chaos? Hit that subscribe button wherever you found our podcast and join us every fortnight!

                                                        • Join Our Community: Let’s keep the conversations going on Facebook, BlueSky, X, Instagram or our blogs, AJ or Marly

                                                        • Visit Our Website: For bonus content, outtakes, and more madness, swing by momentsofmadness.au

                                                          37 min

                                                        About Moments of Madness: ADHD Tangents and Neurodivergent Joy

                                                        From the publisher's feed

                                                        Welcome to Moments of Madness! We're Marly & AJ, two neurospicy chaos-goblins bouncing between hyperfixations faster than a caffeinated squirrel—niche obsessions, pop culture pandemonium, and…