Autism Hour

25/06/2021

He’s had everyone in stitches throughout the competition and tonight is the night for Robert White, as he hits our Grand Final stage!We wonder what he has in...

30/12/2020

Another video from Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian Benny Shakes and Blueglassesgirl Comedy/Performer/Artist

They all tried to talking to Siri, Google and Alexa and found out some fascinating stuff about what causes Marks Autism and what causes Benny to Shake! They didnt know why Emma has Blue Glasses though!!

Benny Shake, Blueglassesgirl and Mark Burkwood Trying to get Google, Siri and Alexahttps://www.facebook.com/creativecoachingukhttps://www.facebook.com/laugh...

30/12/2020

Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian and Blueglassesgirl Comedy/Performer/Artist played a game in which tested Benny Shakes with some words we didnt think he would be able to pronounce.

The results were very surprising!

Benny Shakes has been performing comedy since April 2019 to full audiences at venues such as The Canalhouse and Howl at the Den.Benny has cerebral palsy and ...

25/10/2020

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) (But not disabilities)

I was BORN with Autism

Only 1/100 people in the UK have Autism. What about 99 of those that drink milk.

The only intolerance here is yours towards disability!

Please stop milking your abelism

Mooove on from this bigotry

Got autism? Learn about the link between dairy products and the disease.

12/10/2020

At Autism Hour officially has a Patreon!

Unfortunately it costs money to upload my Podcast and I'd love to keep interviewing so many amazing Autistic Comics

Acts I've interviewed so far include

Joe Wells
Stephen Catling
Juliana Heng
Helen Edwards
John Pendal
Luke Poulton Standup Comedian
Don Biswas

Fullbrook
Dunn
Archie Brooks-Watson- Comedian
Dom Mackie - Comedian
callahan
Joel Herman - Comedian

ITunes :https://apple.co/2WwKY85
Spotify :https://spoti.fi/3fmguOR
Sound Cloud: https://bit.ly/35BKcej

Any donations (such as a price of a cup of coffee) would be much appreciated so I can continue to interview so many amazing Autistic acts. Having Autistic Voices on the circuit is essential to help making it more inclusive

Let's all support the arts at the moment because the powers that be don't seem to want to

www.patreon.com/autismhour

‎Comedy · 2020

09/10/2020

In this episode Stephen Catling 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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Stephen is also appearing in the Laugh-Able Comedy Night with Headliner Andrew O Neill 9th October

Please click on the link below for your FREE tickets

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Autistic Comedian and SEN Teacher trying to educate people about Autism and dispel Myths about it through Comedy

11/09/2020

Joe Wells hilarious take on his non Autistic brother

Joe also featured on the Autism Hour Podcast

If you would like to hear Joe talk about his Autism in more depth please click on the links below and like, share and subscribe

iTunes:https://t.co/bn0BlF1ADL
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11/09/2020

In the latest Autism Hour episode Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian interviews Comedian with Aspergers and Dyspraxia and headliner of Laugh-Able Don Biswas in which we discuss Dons and much much more

Links are below. Please like, share and subscribe

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02/09/2020

Autistic Comedian Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian
interviews fellow Autistic Act Helen Edwards on her journey in Comedy and coming to terms with her self diagnosis of Autism.

In this podcast they discuss

Lock down
Helen Growing up in Birmingham and moving to Newcastle to study folk music
How Helen got into Comedy
Helens best/worst gigs
Helens writing process,
Virtual vs Physical gigs., Not having a filter
Helens Journey of Self Diagnosis of Autism
Autism in Women
Helens experience of School
Funny Stories about Autism/Jobs
Telling friends about Autism
Autism and Empathy
Positives about Autism and the infamous Autism Hour Quiz

If you'd like to follow Helen working the comedy scene check out her Facebook- "Helen Edwards" www.facebook.com/helenedwardscomedy/

If you would like to do the same for Mark follow him on Facebook "Mark Burkwood Stand Up Comedian" www.facebook.com/markburkwoodstandup/

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Mark also runs a disability and mental health comedy night called "Laugh-Able"
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If you like to see the next virtual show please click on the link below for your FREE tickets in which you can also see Helen performing along with other amazing acts

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/11th-septemb…1hodFAJTjFcKdc

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Autistic Comedian Mark Burkwood interviews fellow Autistic Act Helen Edwards on her journey in Comedy and coming to terms with her self diagnosis of Autism. In this Podcast they discuss Lock down He

01/06/2020

Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian, 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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Autism Hour

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 t

25/05/2020

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 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
Monday Night at t̶h̶e̶ ̶p̶a̶v̶i̶l̶i̶o̶n̶ Adam and George's gaff

He is also involved in another night called Chicken Box Comedy every Thursday at 9pm
Chicken Box Comedy

If you are interesting in seeing Williams Material here is a link to his YouTube channel below
www.youtube.com/user/sgtcallahan96

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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 t

07/05/2020

For the latest episodes Autism Hour follow the new Twitter account

07/05/2020

Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian, 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 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 Standup Comedian on Facebook and for Twitter and Instagram search

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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. This week Mark talks

05/05/2020

Please follow the new Autism Hour Podcast Twitter account for the latest episodes

The latest Tweets from (). Podcast run by . Follow on Episodes on ITunes :https://t.co/SS7z4BGuSK Spotify :https://t.co/sOdzFqVyef Sound Cloud: https://t.co/5fErqRosCX

02/05/2020

‎Comedy · 2020

25/04/2020

Autism Hour is a podcast run by Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian, 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 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, the Autism Hour Quiz and Julianas Experience with Dating
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

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

22/04/2020

Welcome to the new Autism Hour page. Please like and follow to have a listen to the all episodes we currently have.

So far here are the comedians that have been interviewed

1. Episode 1-Archie Brooks-Watson- Comedian
2. Episode 2-John Pendal
3. Episode 3 Dom Mackie
4. Episode 4-Aaron Hood
5. Episode 5-Joe Wells
6. Episode 6- Heng

Please like and subscribe to give these listen.

https://open.spotify.com/show/2z33h1imtymGL5WyXKXVuw

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=65-r_0rTa0c&t=4250s

https://anchor.fm/autismhour/episodes/Autism-Hour-Episode-3-Dom-Mackie-e6dk01

We will also post interviews with the following comedians in the coming days

7. Episode 7- Dunn
8. Episode 8- Ian L. Fullbrook
9. Episode 9- Luke Poulton Standup Comedian

Share and Subscribe if you enjoyed these and we look forward to posting more content soon enough!

Email [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved!

Mark Burkwood- Stand Up Comedian

In this episode Dom and I discuss a variety of things like the Excitement about Trains, Temporarily Quitting after the 4th Gig, Playing the Autism Card In Socially Awkward situations, Londons Dark Humour. Doms best gig, 11 years not knowing your not autistic until you get a disabled permit, Talking....