Dating skills vs. dating gimmicks in 'Love on the Spectrum'

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🗓️ 23 April 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

One of Brittany's latest TV obsessions has been Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality series that follows several autistic adults as they wade through the dating pool, guided by relationship coach Jennifer Cook. Brittany sits down with Jennifer to unpack how her own experience with autism informs the advice she gives.

Then, Brittany is joined by Gender Reveal podcast host Tuck Woodstock and Flyest Fables producer Morgan Givens. Together, they discuss how the show deals with stereotypes, the problems baked into all dating shows and what it's like to watch the show as autistic viewers.

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0:00.0	This message comes from NPR's sponsor, Organic Valley, the farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to providing ethically sourced food from small organic family farms.
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0:16.0	Hello hello I'm Brittany Loose and you're listening to It's been a minute from NPR a show about
0:25.0	what's going on in culture and why it doesn't happen by accident. A warning to listeners, this episode includes discussion of sex. I know I'm a little bit late to the game here but I just got so deep into the
0:47.1	TV show Love on the Spectrum. Hi I'm Tanner what's your name? Kate.
0:52.1	It's nice to name? Kate.
0:52.6	It's nice to meet you, Kate.
0:53.8	Love on the spectrum follows several lovebirds
0:55.9	as they navigate the world of dating.
0:58.0	I don't think we're compatible.
1:06.9	And I adore the participants on the show, all of whom are on the autism spectrum. In a world full of reality TV, villains and
1:10.8	villainouses, it's been really fun to watch a group of charismatic and caring individuals
1:16.0	who are honestly looking for love.
1:18.0	My name is Kaylin, I'm 24 years old,
1:20.0	and I'm single and I'm looking for a boyfriend.
1:23.0	Why do you want to find love?
1:25.0	I want to die alone.
1:26.0	And amid all the dates, there is one person who seems to connect with everyone,
1:31.0	relationship coach Jennifer Cook.
1:33.0	Hello, are you Tanner?
1:35.0	Yes, ma'am, I'm Tanner.
1:35.6	It's nice to meet you.
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