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Sam Mitchell, a teenager living with autism, brings you Autism Rocks and Rolls. Although Sam has had obstacles in the past and still has daily struggles, he is using this platform to take away the stigma off of autism and other conditions that many think are disabilities. He often brings guests into the conversation, whether it be family members, friends, celebrities or others involved in the world of autism. He wants to prove that he is not broken and does not need to be fixed. Sam has a lot of fun along the way and really loves to entertain his audience. Listen to this podcast and go into the mind of Sam.
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Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Join me as I discuss the elements of autism and mental health in the video games Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Redemption. This is not for the faint of heart because, like John Marston and Arthur Morgan, we need to be ready to be brave and have the courage to hear about the black and white thinking and the amazing employability skills for those on the autism spectrum. While you may have to hear our host talk about "not having any light at the end of the tunnel," We will hear about those with a condition turning a 180 to make the world a better place and how our talents can take us places. So let's saddle our horses like the characters in the video game would and let's ride not into the sunset but into the episode.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25928548
https://screenrant.com/red-dead-redemption-american-history-university-of-tennessee/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5-GH1aATLw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avTzLR9Nx8I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOxYU9rdX5M
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
In this episode, we talk to the stunning and amazing 20-year old musician Maia Zakay. After finding her on Facebook and learning about her work, I knew she had to be on. Maia is an R&B pop singer who also happens to be a mental health advocate. As she has stated, "My purpose is to help my listeners feel less alone in the difficult times we go through in life." She is also a model and a future movie actress who will act in action and romance-comedy movies. This episode is also history because Maia Zakay was my first-ever live performer on Autism Rocks and Rolls. That is not all, because last year she won the 2021 Hollywood Music In Media with her hit single "Keep Me Waiting." So please help me welcome the accomplished protégé, Maia Zakay.
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Just because you have a diagnosis doesn’t mean you aren’t smart, talented, and capable of great things; it does mean you are unique, different, and cool! Those are the words of the amazing Jacob Velazquez, who I talked to today. This amazing 14-year old lives with PDDNOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Specified), which is a form of autism, but it does not bring him down because he performed on the 15th (2020) Season of America's Got Talent. While on the show, Simon Cowell stated, "You just have this amazing aura about you." I think that you’re going to inspire lots of people. Even though he had to withdraw from the show, Simon’s prediction was correct because he has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, The View, and The Steve Harvey Show, and has been on the front of the Sun Sentinel newspaper. That is not all because the one and only pop star, Taylor Swift, endorsed his music by stating that the music he played was "beautiful." Let's welcome not only my youngest guest but his wisdom, which will be music to your ears.
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
In this episode I talk about why those on the spectrum have a shorter temper than others. It might be worse than ordinary anger issues because I might as well mention the violent and destructive outbursts that autistic people can possibly have. While it is hard to manage, from personal experience, I will say it is manageable and that is what I also talk about. Finally, I even go further in depth and talk about what we are thinking during our anger fits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhKfIBEmdvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCtTkntnEcw
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
In this episode, I talked to retired MMA fighter and pro wrestler Daniel Puder. Daniel has a record of 8 wins to 0 losses. Although he shares his accomplishments with us on Autism Rocks And Rolls, he shares how he got there because throughout his life he got bullied. As he said himself, "I was the kid that would get picked last to join a team and was picked on and bullied daily by other kids in my class because I had a learning disorder." I couldn't read very well and had to go to different rooms to take my tests. The good news is he got through it because he runs many charter schools and, like me, he has a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, MLMP (My Life My Power), that is helping so many others out there.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
How do you sell yourself as a person or as a businessman or woman? That question will be answered because I interviewed Forbes Riley, AKA The Pitching Queen. I met her virtually at a virtual summit and in person at a podcast convention in Orlando, Florida. The reason why I had to have her on the show is that she is a motivational speaker and I was moved by not only her business tips but I was also moved by her life. The woman you will hear is not the same in 1968. As she said, "I was a shy and awkward kid with a tongue twister who had a tough time fitting in." Let's all hear how she went from a shy kid to a queen.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
In this episode, I talk about the feeling of not just burnout when you get exhausted with a hobby but autistic burnout. The basic definition is that those who have autism are burnt out as they feel like they are missing out on basic life skills such as cooking and driving. However, I am here to spread some courage and inspiration because while they might miss those chances, aspies can show vindication by having advanced skills that do not come easily to others. Take a listen to a truthful and appealing Autism Rocks and Rolls episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HE-Q3jMJ38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL693jB0A4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRmKuUkz1Ww
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In this episode, we talk to famous comedian Judy Gold. Judy started comedy in 1986 and has not stopped people from laughing. She has made appearances on shows such as The Late Night Show With Stephen Colbert and TruTV's World's Dumbest. Although she is funny, there is a serious side to her because she has anxiety and depression along with ADHD. Plus, Judy has even been bullied for her height. Despite all of this, she is one successful and funny woman. So I encourage you to tune in to hear Judy's wise words and jokes.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
What about me? What about Raven? That is what we learn about today because for this episode we interview professional wrestler Raven. Raven is a 2-time ECW Champion and a 27-time Hardcore Champion. He has wrestled in wrestling promotions like TNA, WCW, ECW, and yes, WWE. Raven's character did not only represent mental health, but Raven represents mental health in real life too, because he has HPD (Histrionic personality disorder) and NPD (narcissistic personality disorder), along with having type 2 diabetes. Even though Raven has these challenges, he still lives life to its fullest. Let's learn how Raven does that on Autism Rocks And Rolls.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
On this episode, we talk to Miyah Sundermeyer. I was on her podcast called "Hello With World With Miyah Sundermeyer" and I believe that I should return the favor. However, I did not only want her to return the favor. I also wanted her on Autism Rocks and Rolls because she, like me, is autistic and is friends with Temple Grandin. Mrs. Sundermeyer is also a leader because she works with the Autism Plan in Georgia. Let's hear Miyah's wisdom and story on Autism Rocks and Rolls together.