This week, Angela and Simon dive into new research about Autistic traits and romantic relationships — and find themselves questioning some of the assumptions behind it.

From attachment styles and relationship maintenance to masking, regulation and the need for connection, they explore what happens when Autistic experiences are measured against expectations that may not have been designed with Autistic people in mind.

It’s time to open the vaults for our brand-new segment: The Autistic Culture Archive!

Each week, Angela and Simon will become cultural archaeologists, excavating a film, book, musician, fandom, hobby or cultural figure and using the Ten Pillars of Autistic Culture to uncover the Autistic fingerprints hiding in plain sight.

First into the archive is The Rocky Horror Picture Show

And if our first excavation leaves you wanting to dig deeper, every entry in the Autistic Culture Archive will have its own Field Report, bringing together the research, evidence, rabbit holes and connections we couldn’t squeeze into the show — and inviting you to add your own field notes to an archive that is never truly finished

As always, we’ll take you through everything coming up across the Autistic Culture Podcast Network this week!

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror:

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• Apple TV UK listing
• JustWatch UK
• Prime Video US listing

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