Episode 127 - ADHD & The Movies: Popcorn, Plot Holes, and Sensory Overload
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Show Notes
Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, your favorite ex-mayors, Martin & Paul, are going to the movies—and you know that’s never a straight-forward trip.
From sensory overload in the front row to the psychological warfare of mixing salted and sweet popcorn, we’re breaking down the neurodivergent cinema experience. Why are comfort films so essential for emotional regulation? Why does Martin talk through the entire plot while Pablo refuses to watch trailers? And what happens when an empty cinema turns into an autistic standoff over seat numbers?
We also dive into a movie-themed quiz (featuring trained reptiles and asbestos snow), read a fantastic listener comment on "weirdness," and reveal our top 10 comfort films—spoiler: Kung Fu Panda 2 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest both make the cut.
If you’ve ever needed to pause a film to discuss the wallpaper, or if you have a "special interest" in popcorn facts, this episode is for you.
👇 Join the conversation:
What is YOUR ultimate ADHD/autism comfort film? Let us know in the comments!