Off the Spectrum

Madonna Kilpatrick is a comedian, anthropologist, and explorer. She is also autistic, and lives with non-verbal learning disorder, which can affect speech processing and motor skill coordination. These are not disabilities, however, but rather lenses through which Madonna observes the world, offering angles and viewpoints otherwise unseen by neurotypical audiences.

Episodes

Grapes and Golgi Complexes

April 11, 2021 • 13 min

Spring is here, classes have begun, and I'm already distracted! Plus, another exciting episode of Off the Spectrum Theatre, with Split Second Radio!

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Longevity and Lemonade

March 23, 2021 • 13 min

Catching up on past projects and future research, and another exciting episode of Off the Spectrum Theatre, with Split Second Radio!

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Violin Strings and Community Outreach

January 9, 2021 • 14 min

Expectations and Reality come face to face, and we debut Off the Spectrum Theater, with Split Second Radio!

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Television and All Its Promises

October 14, 2020 • 14 min

In this episode, we run down Sports and Entertainment highlights, including (of course) the latest Star Wars news, and try to make sense of all of these new routines we have to develop, now that the old ones are problematic at best. Also, Standby for an All-Call for Weirdos!

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Isolation, Infantilization, Experimentation

May 27, 2020 • 18 min

In this episode, we examine the rigors of isolation and the coping mechanisms that are getting us through. Then join us for a sneak peek of Off The Spectrum Theatre, featuring Split Second Improv!

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Star Wars - Week 2: Star-tism is Here To Stay!

January 13, 2020 • 35 min

This week, we're talking Star Wars with Max and Calen! We discuss the role it's played in our lives, the intricacy of the storytelling, and its impact on our shared cultural heritage, while Max experiences his first, chilling, commercial break. SPOILERS! THERE ARE SPOILERS EVERYWHERE!!!

Find more at SearchForSigns.Wordpress.Com, and follow us on twitter at @MadonnaOTS

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Star Wars - Transition, Maturity, and Agency - Week 1

January 6, 2020 • 12 min

This month, our themes are Star Wars, Transition, Maturity, and Agency. We examine Star Wars, the role it has played in our lives and in our development as people, and what lessons we can take away as the door closes on an important part of our shared cultural heritage. Find more at SearchForSigns.Wordpress.Com, and follow us on twitter at @MadonnaOTS

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OTS Ep 3 - Museum of Popular Culture

October 15, 2019 • 27 min

We have the chance to talk with Jason and Natasha at the Museum of Popular Culture about the Sensory Friendly program that they have been developing, as well as their ongoing outreach to communities and educational programs throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Be sure to listen for details on how to get two free passes to MoPop!

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OTS ep 2 - Mark Goulston

August 31, 2019 • 42 min

We talk with Dr. Mark Goulston about the increasingly interesting journey we find ourselves on as I continue to flourish under his mentorship. We also talk about the nature of communication, how we say what we say, and how it is heard.

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OTS Ep 1 - Kristin Sunanta Walker

July 4, 2019 • 30 min

For our inaugural episode, we sit down with Kristin Sunanta Walker, patient advocate, public speaker, and CEO of the Mental Health News Radio Network, for a talk about autism, mental health, and my overall strangeness.

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