Unstandardized English

Unstandardized English

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Unstandardized English episodes

  • E121: Neurodivergent Armor

    In this brief, somber episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on the armor he has constructed to protect himself as a neurodivergent person, its connection to his book (pre-order here!) and how it feels to have succeeded partially because of his success at building out these attributes.

    23 min
  • E120: Book Prologue Audio

    In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses a few things he realized in writing his book, and reads the prologue of the book.

    You can buy the book here.

    32 min
  • E118: How Did I Come to Not Hate Moving Out of Queens?

    In this (short) episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on his recent move, admits his wife was right as she usually is, and examines why the very specific place he now lives actually works for him whereas a lot of other possible options would not have.

    Pre-order Dr. Gerald's next book here.

    26 min
  • E116: Why Is Long Island (and also plane crashes)? with Sara Levine

    In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald talks to his friend and fellow podcaster Sara Levine about her home, Long Island, which he hates. And also plane crashes

    Pre-order Dr. Gerald's second book here!

    Here is the AI generated summary btw, lol: JPB Gerald and Unknown Speaker discussed the unexpected ways podcasts have helped them form meaningful connections with others. They shared personal experiences of meeting friends through podcasts and highlighted the unique opportunity podcasts provide for people to connect with others who share similar interests and experiences, even if they are geographically distant. Later, JPB Gerald and Speaker 2 discussed their experiences and perspectives on housing, segregation, and community in the New York City area. They acknowledged that segregation is a complex issue influenced by factors such as affordability, transportation, and cultural differences, and offered contrasting views on the advantages and disadvantages of attending small high schools and colleges. They also engaged in a conversation about their fascination with true crime stories and plane crashes, sharing personal experiences and insights. Finally, JPB Gerald and Speaker 2 discussed airplane safety and security, highlighting the importance of security measures such as locked cockpit doors and the absence of weapons on planes.

    1 hr 2 min
  • E115: The Whole Mental Health Journey

    In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald goes over how he got his mental health to the stability and positive space it's in right now, from his school experiences to how he got into therapy to the present.


    Check his work out at jpbgerald.com.

    41 min

About Unstandardized English

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A podcast seeking justice for the racially, linguistically, and neurologically minoritized. Host JPB Gerald examines issues including whiteness, raciolinguistics, academia, capitalism, and…