This is a podcast where I'm sharing my stories and experiences to explore what autism can look like in everyday life and within gaming communities.
My goal is help people better understand autism, break down common misunderstandings, and hopefully make gaming spaces more welcoming for everyone
Spooky, Sensory, & Respawning: The Neurodivergent Guide To Halloween (Halloween Special 2026)
Welcome back to Respawn On The Spectrum, the podcast where we talk gaming, life, and navigating the world through an autistic lens! 👻✨
In this Halloween Special, we’re diving deep into how autistic and neurodivergent people experience, navigate, and enjoy Halloween! From sensory minefields vs. the freedom of masking/cosplay, to supporting friends who might feel lonely during the spooky season, we’ve got it all covered. Plus, a huge shoutout to deadofnight returning from Butlins, squad gaming plans with nightstriker & co, balancing family birthdays with holiday chaos, and our top spooky game recommendations! 🎮🕷️
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro & Welcome to the Halloween Special!
0:45 - Community Shoutout: deadofnight’s Return from Butlins & Squad Plans!
2:10 - How Autistic People See & Understand Halloween (Sensory vs. Masking)
4:30 - Supporting Neurodivergent Friends & Overcoming Halloween Loneliness
6:15 - Halloween Boss Battle: Balancing Sister’s Birthday & Holiday Chaos
7:50 - Top Spooky Week Horror Game Recommendations 🕹️
10:00 - Final Inspiration Message for Neurodivergent & Autistic Gamers 💜
🎮 GAMES MENTIONED
Luigi’s Mansion Series: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/luigis-mansion-3-switch/
Phasmophobia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/739630/Phasmophobia/ , https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/phasmophobia-game-preview/9n6d60sbzn05 , https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/phasmophobia/
Oxenfree: https://store.steampowered.com/app/388880/Oxenfree/ | https://www.gog.com/en/game/oxenfree
Resident Evil 2 (Remake): https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/ | https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/229500 | https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/resident-evil-2-deluxe-edition/bz271jbbz9dc
Dead Space Remake: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/dead-space/ , https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/dead-space/9nlb6v0gnc9p , https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693980/Dead_Space/ , https://store.epicgames.com/p/dead-space
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22 Oct 2026
Why The Real World Misunderstands Autism + ROG Xbox Ally Update
In this episode of Respawn On The Spectrum, I share my thoughts on why the real world still continues to misunderstand autistic and neurodivergent people, along with an important message for anyone who has ever felt out of place: you are not alone.
Plus, I give an update on my Ko-fi goal to get the ROG Ally! I break down why I’m looking forward to adding one to my setup, how it’s going to help me play games across Steam and Epic Games alongside my console gaming, and what it means for future content.
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15 Oct 2026
Leveling Up , Setbacks & Spooky Seasons
Welcome back to Respawn On The Spectrum! In today’s episode, we’re keeping it real with life updates, standing up for physical game preservation, celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month, and geeking out over some huge upcoming game releases.
In this episode, we cover:
🕊️ Life Updates & Community Loss: Honoring the memory of pinkshadowout, plus navigating the frustrations of hardware delays (my new PC isn't coming until Christmas!).
💿 The Fight for Physical Games: Why holding onto physical media matters so much for game preservation and sensory comfort.
💙 World Autism Acceptance Month: Moving beyond basic "awareness" into true acceptance, accommodation, and finding safety in gaming spaces.
🎮 The Hype Zone: Breaking down my excitement for Halloween The Game, Grand Theft Auto VI, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
🔮 Upcoming Showcase Tease: A sneak peek at our upcoming Gaming Showcase Round Table episode featuring Sunnie!
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