The Nicnac Podcast

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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Ep 7 Autism Acceptance No Longer Enough! 03.04.2026 15min

  In this episode, Nicnac talks about their experience of autism and its disabling effects while living in the US.  They offer some suggestions on where to donate your resources if you are capable. They also encourage people inclined to vote to start new parties and suggest that as a way to foster a more supportive and nurturing environment for all neurotypes. Finally, they admit that while life in Seattle has been much better than anywhere else they’ve lived, it still isn’t good enough. Consequently, they are continuing to explore immigration options. Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Antony Rotunno.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Used with the artist's permission.
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Ep 6: Reseaching my next Opportunity 26.03.2026 14min

  Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By ⁠⁠⁠⁠Antony Rotunno.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Used with the artist's permission.
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Episode 5: Dear Denmark 24.03.2026 8min

  In this episode, Nicnac responds to a social media post from Denmark concerning hatred in the United States.Raindrop Rahposdy by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By ⁠⁠⁠Antony Rotunno.⁠⁠⁠ Used with the artist's permission.
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Episode 4: I am Human 22.03.2026 6min

  In this episode, Nicnac tries to find hope in the midst of swirling thoughts.Raindrop Rahposdy by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By ⁠⁠Antony Rotunno.⁠⁠ Used with the artist's permission.
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Ep 3: A Last Ditch Effort 17.03.2026 12min

  In this episode, Nicnac talks about and reads some of their recent writing. This includes a letter to the State Governors, the Prime Minister of Canada, and some other writings.Should you want to reuse these letters, please feel free to do so. They are included belowRaindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By ⁠Antony Rotunno.⁠ Used with the artist's permission.  Dear Governors,I am writing to express my fears about the Federal Government's poor choices and their devastating effects on our States.The Trump Administration has repeatedly violated the Federal Constitution, ignored judicial rulings, and Congress.  The Trump Administration has also systematically attacked the fragile social safety net that I and others like me rely on for survival. I have no faith that this approach will change. Nor do I have any faith that Congress will impeach and imprison any member of this horrific administration. Finally, I have no faith that Congress will reverse the drastic policies put in place by the barbaric Trump AdministrationThis being the case, I think it's long past time for The States to give the Federal Government an ultimatum; Either give us the funds and services we are entitled to, or we are leaving the union!This may seem extreme and foolhardy, but I see no other option. Obviously, our States can't meet the needs of residents on their own. But maybe if we worked with Canada, other states, and any other interested parties, there may be hope.No matter what you decide, please remember and consider the many poor, disabled transgender and otherwise vulnerable people that live in our States. As a part of this vulnerable population, I am asking for your protection. We are under direct threat from the Federal government. We need housing, medical care, mental health services, and in some cases, much more. We need these vital services now!It is your duty to protect all residents of your state. Please seriously consider this proposal.Sincerely,Nicnac MarshDear Prime Minister Carney,I am a disabled, neurodivergent, and transgender person living in the USA.Although I am a citizen of the United States, I feel unsafe and scared by the rapidly unraveling state of my country. In a last-ditch effort to turn things around, I've sent messages to every State Governor I thought might be open to the idea, requesting that they issue an ultimatum to the US Federal Government along the lines of "Either give us the funds and services we are entitled to, or we are leaving the union!"I sincerely doubt this will be effective, but it seemed like a good step given the Trump Administration's inhuman,  unconstitutional conduct and policy. The US Congress does nothing to effectively combat or control this crisis. The lower courts get ignored, and the Supreme Court is under the Trump Administration's control.So, I feel compelled to seek assistance of any kind from Canada.Please, hear this request and consider it. All across the US, vulnerable people like myself are living in terror. We fear law enforcement breaking down our doors. We fear the lack of due process. We fear dying in a concentration camp or a mental institution. We fear dying in the streets because the Federal Government is too callous to properly house, feed, or provide medical services to us. We fear speaking our minds. We fear being targeted because we are different and vulnerable.Please help us! Do whatever you can. Open your borders to more US refugees. Engage in more diplomacy that helps end Trump's reign of terror. Work with your allies to liberate us.  Help support and protect former US States if they seek independence.Canada seems to be the new leader of the free world. Please step up to help! Take the tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Lift whatever you've got by your borders.Thanks for your time and service. May the free world survive this.Sincerely,Nicnac Marsh
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Ep 2: Fixing a Shithole 16.03.2026 14min

  In this episode, Nicnac talks about the ever-decaying state of democracy and wonders if it was ever really a thing to begin with. They also talk about Star Trek and how they interpret its implications for the human condition. They include a recent letter they wrote to their reps about the state of the United States, and end by begging for change in the US or a safe retirement for them and their spouse in a truly just and equitable society. If you choose to write to your reps, a copy of Nicnac's letter is included below:Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with the artist's permission.The Fools Guide By Antony Rotunno. Used with the artist's permission. Dear Congress,I am writing to express my continued distress at the state of our country.ICE continues to illegally kidnap people and put them in concentration camps. The illegal war of choice with Iran continues unabated. Wasting billions a day and killing and injuring untold numbers of people on both sides. In the meantime, The FCC is threatening the press and violating the First Amendment. All the while, the Trump Administration is just sitting around laughing as they get away with mass murder and pedophilia. This needs to end! Now!I beg you to impeach and imprison every member of the Administration that has contributed to this catastrophic failure. I would also like to repeat my request for an expanded and functional social safety net.I want a $2,000 a month universal basic income for every person in this country. It should require no paperwork and be subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment. I want universal healthcare for every person in this country. This needs to include coverage for at least 1 hour of mental health treatment a week as well as vision, hearing, and dental. It also needs to cover reproductive and transgender care.Finally, every person in this country deserves safe, accessible housing in the local of their choosing. Again, no strings attached. No paperwork. Just housing for everyone!These are the things actually needed in this country. A country that fails to provide for the needs of its residents is worthless. I don't want to live in a worthless country anymore!Please do everything you can to remedy these catastrophic circumstances.Sincerely,Nicnac Marsh
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  Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Episode 1: Speak Like Your Life Depends On It Because It Does! 15.03.2026 13min

  In this episode, Nicnac returns from a long hiatus to advocate for expanding our rights to include economic rights. They also talk about how they are coping with the world, given that they are disabled, neurodivergent, and trans.Nicnac’s Rights:All people of the world and all visitors thereto shall have:1. A right to make their own reproductive choices. Including terminating their own pregnancy at any time, and the right to have their ability to procreate medically eliminated upon request at any age.2. A right to be free from discrimination based on race, gender, appearance, class, or physical or mental ability3  A right to choose their own name, pronouns, and gender. Should their body not reflect their gender identity, they shall have the right to freely access the medical services needed to remedy the situation. This shall happen as soon as they express their chosen identity4. A right to free, safe, appropriate, and accessible housing in the place of their choosing.5. A right to free, safe, accessible, and confidential medical care, including physical care, mental care at least once a week for an hour, as well as vision, hearing, and dental care10. A right to free,  accessible, and reliable transportation6. The right to free, reliable, and accessible Internet access on the devices of their choosing7. The right to free electric power, running water, and working and reliable heating and air conditioning.9. The right to assistance in maintaining their home and independence for as long as possible10. The right to a universal basic income tied to inflation that covers their expenses and allows some enjoyment of life. 10. The right to be free from government interference or surveillance.11. The right to free, continuous, and accessible education 12. The right to marry whoever they choose13. The right to be free from required military service 14. The right to pursue their own interests and be free of forced labor15. The right to unionize should they choose to labor.16. The right to full body autonomy, including the right to die at a time and manner of their choosing if the social contract fails Opening track: Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with permission of the artistClosing Track: The Fool's Guide by Antony Rotunno. Used with permission of the artist
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  FSRideAlong Se10ep1:PMDGB772 from EGLL to KSEA 30.11.2025 18min

  In this episode Nicnac catches up on flight sim an real aviation news while flying the PMDG Boeing 777-200ER from London to Seattle. Come ride along!
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  Nicnac Podcast SE17Ep3:Remember Your History 10.02.2025 18min

  In this episode Nicnac takes the time to reconsider revolutionary thinking and encourages others who are disenfranchised to do the same before designing and implementing a replacement system.
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  Nicnac Podcast SE17 Ep 2 The Dark Winter 08.02.2025 22min

  In this episode Nicnac reflects on life under fascism and hopes their words might make it to the future
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  FSRideAlong:S9EP2 Beyond 777 Heavan 17.01.2025 21min

  In this episode Nicnac reviews Beyond ATC. They also give their initial impression of The FlightFactor 777 for X-Plane 12 and wonder if the team expanded the scope of the simulation too much. more to come on the latter next month! Credits The music is Catch Me If You Can by Attica Attica. If you enjoy this music please support these artists by buying their work or making donations! The Nicnac Podcast & FSRideAlong Series is © 2006-2025 by The Nicnac Podcast Network and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License To support Nicnac's work please visit their Patreon or their Paypal
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  Nicnac Podcast SEason 17 Ep 1 Dissociating My Life Away 27.12.2024 24min

  In this episode Nicnac attempts to explain their podfade while trying to tackle Season 17 with as much vigor as they can muster. If you would like to support their work please rate the podcast in your favorite podcatcher, lave a review or check out their Patreon 
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  FSRideAlong:Season 9 EP 1:The Long Rudderless Way To A 787 27.12.2024 17min

  In this episode Nicnac examines The Working Title/Asobo Boeing 787 and The Kuro and Horizen Sim Mods available for it. Is It Worth It to buy MSFS Premium Deluxe Editon to get these 787 mods? Listen to find out! Nicnac also talks about some flight sim hardware issues they have been having and what flight sim hardware they aspire to get next. Finely, Nicnac mentions a recent interview with Robert Randazzo that they found very interesting even if they were a bit jealous. Do you want this podcast to become a video podcast? Please provide feedback and if you value my work consider my patreon.  Music is Catch me If You Can By AtticaAtttica. Used with permission.
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  FSRideAlong:SE9 Ep 0 Be Patient 25.12.2024 6min

  In this episode Nicnac returns from their long hiatus. They encourage simmers to be patient in the wake of the disastrous release of Microsoft Flight Sim 2024. They also encourage simmers to keep using MSFS 2020 or XPlane 12 while they are waiting for the new platform to mature. Have feedback? Please send a kind email to nicnnacjak@gmail.com
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  FSRideAlong: Oh Canada (Again) 31.07.2023 6min

  In this episode Nicnac completes the Atlantic crossing phase of their trip from Austria to Seattle in the Aerobask Diamond DA50RG in X-Plane 11. While en-route they start removing P3D scenery because the time has come to start looking to the future. Please consider donating to support Nicnac's efforts at https://www.patreon.com/nicnacpod
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  FSRideAlong: Flying The DA50RG On A Shoestring 29.07.2023 8min

  In this episode, Nicnac talks about the first 3 legs of her virtual trip from The Diamond Factory near Vienna, Austria to Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, USA. For live tweets please follow @nicnacjak on Twitter Check out the Aerobask model of The DA50RG for x-Plane 11 and 12 at https://aerobask.com/da50.php Check out the real DA50RG which just got FAA certification at https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/private-owners/aircraft/da50/overview/
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  Nicnac Podcast: Actual Better Help II 04.08.2022 22min

  Show Notes TW/CW Suicide Discussions  In this episode Nicnac and Vinny talk about medications, treatment and home remedies as well as the high incidence of suicide in autistic people and other neurodivergent people as they continue to struggle against a neurotypical world that seems hell bent on their destruction Links Autistic Life Span Study Broken Brain Depression Not Caused By Serotonin Imbalance Credits The music is Raindrop Rhapsody by Josh Elkinberry, The Fools Guide by Anthony Rotunno If you enjoy this music please support these artists by buying their work or making donations! The Nicnac Podcast & FSRideAlong Series is © 2006-2022 by The Nicnac Podcast Network and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License Support Donate To Support Nicnac Become A Member of Nicnac’s Patreon
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  Nicnac Podcast: A Smoking Ember 27.07.2022 35min

  In this episode Nicnac and Vinny struggle to keep their partnership healthy as they face burcatic nightmares in getting benefits after getting married amid rising costs and unprecedented stress. Credits The music is Raindrop Rhapsody by Josh Elkinberry, The Fools Guide by Anthony Rotunno If you enjoy this music please support these artists by buying their work or making donations! The Nicnac Podcast & FSRideAlong Series is © 2006-2022 by The Nicnac Podcast Network and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License Support Donate To Support Nicnac Become A Member of Nicnac’s Patreon
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  Nicnac Podcast: Gender Roles And Other Social Boxen From a Autistic Couples Perepctive 22.06.2022 36min

  In this episode Nicnac and Vinny explore the idea of being autigender as they work to understand gender and other social constructs though the autistic lens. Nicnac also tries to keep it together though the stress of the many hurdles of being married on disability income.  Article link If you appreciate Nicnac and Vinny's work please check out their patreon! They both could use the support right now! Much love, Nicnac and Vinny        
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  Nicnac Podcast-Inertia 13.06.2022 29min

  In this episode Nicnac and Vinny experience a great deal of inertia as they continue to adjust to their new life together. While they remain happy there is no beating around the bush: being in love while being on the spectrum is not easy!  If you feel called to, please support Nicnac’s hard work through her Patreon or by sending a donation on paypal or leaving a kind constructive review in your favorite podcast app. Nicnac can also be reached via Twitter and email.