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The Aspie Files

The Aspie Files

By Alex Townsend

A discussion about Aspergers, pop culture, news and issues in our world hosted by a 30 something pop culture geek and news junkie living with Aspergers.
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One Day At A Time, Kelsey Grammer & Johnny Carson!!!

The Aspie FilesMar 05, 2023

One Day At A Time, Kelsey Grammer & Johnny Carson!!!

One Day At A Time, Kelsey Grammer & Johnny Carson!!!

Alex talking about recovery, Kelsey Grammer & Johnny Carson!!!
Mar 05, 202341:08
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

Alex talks about The Daily Show
Jan 20, 202317:33
First Show of 2023

First Show of 2023

Alex and Jen start Season 4
Jan 01, 202339:18
Alex & Jen at Family Thanksgiving

Alex & Jen at Family Thanksgiving

Alex and Jen go to Jersey for Thanksgiving despite Alex’s Australian accent
Nov 24, 202237:38
Halloween 2022!!!

Halloween 2022!!!

Halloween Tales and in between a party
Oct 30, 202245:13
Alex & Jen Rap!!!

Alex & Jen Rap!!!

Pop culture rants and surviving Ian
Oct 22, 202201:25:26
One Year Married!!!!!

One Year Married!!!!!

Alex & Jen talk one year married, movies, their friend John C, Terry Gross, Marty Stuart, and Countdown With Keith Olbermann.
Sep 05, 202253:37
Elvis We Love You!!!!!

Elvis We Love You!!!!!

Alex & Jen talk about The King of Rock & Roll!!!
Aug 17, 202223:57
July 4th, Reading, Paul Simon, and comedy!!!

July 4th, Reading, Paul Simon, and comedy!!!

Alex talks about his July 4th, music, reading and comedy.
Jul 31, 202233:36
Alex & Jen Uncensored & Unscripted

Alex & Jen Uncensored & Unscripted

Alex & Jen rant!!!!
Jul 02, 202241:59
Proud To Be Democrat. George Carlin Weird Al and rambling!!

Proud To Be Democrat. George Carlin Weird Al and rambling!!

Alex goes deep on Biden, The GOP, Carlin, and Weird Al
Jun 25, 202237:55
Texas, Elon Musk, Twitter, and Country music

Texas, Elon Musk, Twitter, and Country music

Alex opens honoring Memorial Day and later rants on a variety of topics!!!
May 30, 202245:56
Jersey, Netflix, and Piers Morgan!!!

Jersey, Netflix, and Piers Morgan!!!

Alex solo yaks about visiting Jersey, watching shows on Netflix and Piers Morgan coming back to TV!!
May 14, 202245:28
One On One With Ron

One On One With Ron

New Aspie Files Contributor Ron Herbst sits down with Alex!!!!
Apr 13, 202248:10
Jen & Alex rant to Fort Myers Beach

Jen & Alex rant to Fort Myers Beach

Our hosts talk about the Oscar’s and more on the way to the beach.
Apr 10, 202242:18
Alex and Jen rant!!!

Alex and Jen rant!!!

Alex and Jen rant!!!
Mar 12, 202224:13
Dwight Yoakam, John Mellencamp and Aspies On TV

Dwight Yoakam, John Mellencamp and Aspies On TV

Alex talks about seeing Dwight Yoakam live, John Mellencamp new album and a new TV show about Aspies.
Feb 07, 202250:07
Season 3 Debut

Season 3 Debut

In the first of episode of Season 3, Alex & Jen talk on the way to the beach about 2022, movies, & And Just Like That.
Jan 01, 202241:52
Christmas

Christmas

Alex & Jen celebrate Christmas
Dec 24, 202142:40
I Stand With Biden, New Music and Will Smith

I Stand With Biden, New Music and Will Smith

Alex talks about his support for President Biden, his disdain for the far-right, new music and Will Smith's new movie King Richard.

Nov 21, 202101:03:24
Our Podcast's First Birthday!!!

Our Podcast's First Birthday!!!

Alex an Jen talk about new jobs, Jeopardy, Toxic People, and why network TV is becoming so yesterday. 

Nov 13, 202101:06:38
Just Married!!!!!

Just Married!!!!!

Alex and Jen talk about eloping.
Sep 21, 202139:02
Rich’s New Poem

Rich’s New Poem

Rich shares a new poem in another bonus feature
Aug 24, 202105:45
Happy Birthday MTV

Happy Birthday MTV

In this Bonus feature Alex and Jenny say Happy Birthday MTV!!!!
Aug 24, 202124:13
Alex And Jen Rant

Alex And Jen Rant

Alex and Jen talk about well a lot!!!!
Aug 23, 202155:53
Taking Time To Cha Cha Cha and Jeff Foxworthy

Taking Time To Cha Cha Cha and Jeff Foxworthy

Alex and Jen talk about taking time for yourself is important and one of Alex’s favorite comedians Jeff Foxworthy!!!
Jul 20, 202158:00
Fathers Day Special with Jen’s Parents

Fathers Day Special with Jen’s Parents

Alex, Pauline Richard yak and have some laughs.
Jun 21, 202128:06
June Comeback

June Comeback

Alex returns to talk about May, grieving losses and his love of country music.
Jun 17, 202141:55
Alex and Jen chat to the beach

Alex and Jen chat to the beach

Alex and Jen banter while driving to the beach.
May 11, 202101:01:05
Oscars, Music and a Milestone!!!!

Oscars, Music and a Milestone!!!!

Alex and Jen talk The Oscars, Music and being listened to over 1,000 times!!!!
May 03, 202137:23
New House, Collecting Vinyl and Supporting Joe Rogan

New House, Collecting Vinyl and Supporting Joe Rogan

Alex talks about his new house, his new love of vinyl, The Easter Special and why Joe Rogan matters.
Apr 15, 202138:32
Easter Special

Easter Special

Easter Special With Alex’s Family
Apr 04, 202140:48
Reflection, Singing, Podcasts & Hope

Reflection, Singing, Podcasts & Hope

Alex talks about making peace, podcasts, showcases a fellow Aspie, and Ronnie Milsap where you'll hear Alex sing!!!!

Mar 19, 202101:09:22
Conversation With Podcaster Jenny Sira Republished

Conversation With Podcaster Jenny Sira Republished

Republished conservation with podcaster Jenny Sira
Mar 10, 202158:52
New Microphone, Being On Other Podcasts, Covid, Albums, Boogie & More

New Microphone, Being On Other Podcasts, Covid, Albums, Boogie & More

Alex talks about his new microphone, being a guest on other podcasts, COVID, two very different albums, and the new movie Boogie.

Mar 10, 202136:13
Covid, Being on TV, Concerts and Shout Outs

Covid, Being on TV, Concerts and Shout Outs

Alex talks about COVID, being interviewed by NBC2, talks about the TV business, concerts and gives shout outs to TV shows and podcasts.
Mar 02, 202101:32:51
Teachers, Boy Meets World and Poetry Corner with Rich.

Teachers, Boy Meets World and Poetry Corner with Rich.

Alex talks about teachers, Boy Meets World and interviews his father in law Rich to show off his new poem.
Feb 12, 202151:26
Celebration of America and RIP Larry King

Celebration of America and RIP Larry King

Alex talks about January 20th, unity in music and pays tribute to Larry King.
Jan 26, 202137:50
Jeopardy, Goo Goo Dolls and Buzz Feed

Jeopardy, Goo Goo Dolls and Buzz Feed

Alex talks about Jeopardy & other game shows, Goo Goo Dolls and a Buzz Feed article about Aspergers.
Jan 17, 202101:30:34
Season 2 Premiere Republished

Season 2 Premiere Republished

Republished Season 2 Premiere Of The Aspie Files talking about the future of the podcast, New Year’s Eve, George Carlin, comedy and hopes for 2021.
Jan 15, 202101:01:19
Cold Open, Andrew and All That

Cold Open, Andrew and All That

Alex talks about the DC Riots, interviews his first non family guest Andrew over Zoom and talks about the Nick series All That.
Jan 12, 202101:23:11
Christmas, Blessings and Pop Culture

Christmas, Blessings and Pop Culture

Alex and Jen talk about Christmas, Jen’s recent surgery, pop culture and hopes for 2021.
Dec 27, 202049:21
Miami, Jennifer’s birthday, Sinatra, and more!!!!

Miami, Jennifer’s birthday, Sinatra, and more!!!!

Alex talks about celebrating Jennifer’s birthday in Miami
Dec 21, 202044:12
Key West, Movies and Howard Stern

Key West, Movies and Howard Stern

Alex and Jen talk about their Key West Vacation. Alex talks about new films he’s excited for and introduces a new segment called Where Would Our Quality Of Life Be Without?
Dec 18, 202001:00:46
Thanksgiving, Alex and Jen yak at the beach, & Difficult People

Thanksgiving, Alex and Jen yak at the beach, & Difficult People

Alex makes huge announcement about The Aspie Files, talks with Jen about Thanksgiving, TV they are digging, movies a play their friend was in, streaming services and dealing with difficult people.
Dec 01, 202001:48:08
Covid, Aspergers, Music, Comedy and my father in law.

Covid, Aspergers, Music, Comedy and my father in law.

Alex talks about dealing with Covid, comics music and interviews his father in law.
Nov 21, 202001:20:22
Biden and Harris WIN!!!! Late Night Comedy, Saturday Night Live Season 46 and Alex Trebek.

Biden and Harris WIN!!!! Late Night Comedy, Saturday Night Live Season 46 and Alex Trebek.

Alex talks about the President and Vice-President Elect, Comedy & Satire, Saturday Night Live and pays tribute to Alex Trebek.
Nov 11, 202045:04
Voting, Music, School, Game Shows and Trying New Foods.

Voting, Music, School, Game Shows and Trying New Foods.

Jennifer joins Alex to talk about school experiences, trying new foods, voting, awesome music, and game shows.
Oct 29, 202053:02
Tracy Lawrence, Game Shows, Grandma and Good Times.

Tracy Lawrence, Game Shows, Grandma and Good Times.

Alex rants about his love of 90s country music star Tracy Lawrence, game shows and how fun they are with family & friends.
Oct 14, 202001:27:14
The 1st Presidential Debate, PBS, News Media, and words of wisdom.

The 1st Presidential Debate, PBS, News Media, and words of wisdom.

Alex takes on the debate, PBS, and tries to provide words of wisdom.
Oct 02, 202034:10