La Crosse, Wisconsin is the home of the Warehouse, an institution that has grown over 26 years to be a phenomenal hub of youth expression and musical exposure, as well as a safe place for high school kids and beyond. Sometimes a music venue is a music venue, and sometimes it's a home --- and a second family for a lot of kids. Warehouse founder Steve Harm joins Brett to talk about the long life of one such venue.

Chuck Joiner, host of the MacVoices podcast, joins Brett ostensibly to discuss podcasting and technology. But after a recent after-show revelation, Brett just can't help digging into a fascinating music discussion.

Stuart Turner is a consultant, public speaker, technologist, and roboticist. He's also quadriplegic and pioneering the use of robotics and drone technology for the disabled. He joins Brett to talk about his work, life without the use of his limbs, and the fun of home automation.

This week's guest is the multi-faceted Doc Rock (aka Shawn Boyd). From Ranger medic to DJ to Mac repair technician, Doc and Brett discuss ADHD, Macs, cooking, yoga, and all the things that a Minnesotan and a Hawaiian would...

Retired entrepreneur Bill Wilkins joins Brett this week to discuss how a kid from a North Carolina farm walked away from physics research and started multiple successful international businesses.

Last time they were on Systematic, Paul Witten and Mandy Fabian talked about Dropping The Soap, the TV series they were creating and directing. A year later it's available on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Dekkoo, and they return to to talk about how they got to here.

Last time they were on Systematic, Paul Witten and Mandy Fabian talked about *Dropping The Soap*, the TV series they were creating and directing. A year later it's available on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Dekkoo, and they return to to talk about how they got to here.

This week's guest is Betty McCluskey, a psychotherapist and licensed professional counselor specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. From the autistic tendencies in cats to Aspergers to full disability, the conversation covers the spectrum, as well as the Wicked Witch of the West (on a mostly separate note). Also, chocolate.

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Show Notes

* Psychological Resource Center, LLC

* Waisman Center

* Wisconsin Department of Education

* Autism Publishing Association (APA)

* Tony Atwood (Tigger)

* Temple Grandin (Wikipedia)

* Highway 61

Top 3 picks

Betty:

* Chocolate - Toblerone

* Wizard of Oz, Wicked Witch of the West

* 1939 Movie

* The Book

* Time Timer

* Time Timer for iOS

* Zen Timer

Brett:

* Bluelounge CableDrop Multi

* CyberPower EC350G Ecologic 350VA/255-Watts Energy Efficient Desktop UPS

* Rubbermaid FG8020RDWHT Pull Down Spice Rack

* SleepPhones Wireless

* RockRok Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver

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* Brett on Twitter

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