All About Kids Podcast

Kirk Smith: What's Funny About Autism? (S1 Ep. 1)

Episode Summary

Kirk Smith: What's Funny About Autism? In this episode, Zach talks with Kirk Smith, a stand-up comedian, and father to a 21-year old severely autistic son. They discuss the lack of certainty in a creative profession, how autism is challenging but funny, and why you have to adjust your expectations to find joy. Kirk also shares the permanence of loss and the secret to a successful career in comedy. Follow Kirk: https://www.instagram.com/kirksmithcomedy/ Kirk Smith's Main Site: https://www.kirksmithcomedian.com/ Send The AAK Podcast an email: hello@aakcares.com

Episode Notes

Kirk Smith: What's Funny About Autism?

 

In this episode, Zach talks with Kirk Smith, a stand-up comedian and father to a 21-year old severely autistic son. They discuss the lack of certainty in a creative profession, how autism is challenging but funny, and why you have to adjust your expectations to find joy. Kirk also shares the permanence of loss and the secret to a successful career in comedy.

 

Follow Kirk: https://www.instagram.com/kirksmithcomedy/

Kirk Smith's Main Site: https://www.kirksmithcomedian.com/

 

Send The AAK Podcast an email: hello@aakcares.com