#13 - Tourette’s, Tics and TikTok Fame | UNCLE TICS aka Leighton Clarke | w/ Matthew Ridge & David Ring

In this episode of The Brink Podcast, we sit down with one of New Zealand's finest content creators, Leighton Clarke – better known as UNCLE TICS! Leighton rose to TikTok and Instagram fame, known for his unfiltered and hilarious take on life with Tourette's syndrome. tiktok.com/@uncletics instagram.com/uncletics/ With literally millions of followers, Leighton uses humor to spread awareness about Tourette's and dismantle the stigma surrounding the condition, all while giving people a reason to laugh. Matthew Ridge and David Ring dive into Leighton's rise to fame, the challenges he faces and how he turned his tics into comedy gold. Expect raw stories, side-splitting moments and more insights as we discuss everything from his viral moments to how he manages his condition in public. Learn more about Tourette’s Syndrome: tourettes.org.nz Yours truly, Ringo & Ridgey Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @the_brink_podcast linktr.ee/thebrinkpodcast Keywords: NZ, podcast, content creator, influencer, kiwi, mental health, awareness, tourettes, tics, syndrome, comedy, rugby, ADHD, rugbyleague, living with Tourette’s, TikTok viral, overcoming adversity