The Autistic Delicatessen

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This podcast features hosts Larrnell, Shalese, Nikko, & Melissa. 3 Autistic hosts and 1 an Autism advocate with a mutual love for food and delicious drinks. They showcase a variety of stories and conversations from different food and drink personalities who have restaurants, products, and blogs from around the world. Everyone has a story through what they make, eat, and drink.

Episode 43 (Holiday Food Discussion)
#43
Yesterday at 6:58 PM

Guests:Candi Carpenter (Guest Co-Host)Dalia Colon (Host/Executive Producer of The Zest Podcast)We talk about our favorite food, desserts, and drinks from Thanksgiving to the Holidays.Candi's Links: @CandiCarpenter  on YouTubeinstagram.com/candicarpenterwww.candicarpenter.comDalia's Links:instagram.com/daliacoloninstagram.com/thezestpodcasthttps://www.wusf.org/tags/the-zest-podcastIntro Music: "Dusk" by Batsauce from his instrumental album, Echolocationbatsauce.bandcamp.comOutro Music by DillonTo check out his music: fullplate.bandcamp.comIG: instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessenThe Ampliverse Website: www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen


Episode 43 (Holiday Food Discussion)
#43
Yesterday at 6:50 PM

Guests:

Candi Carpenter (Guest Co-Host)

Dalia Colon (Host/Executive Producer of The Zest Podcast)

We talk about our favorite food, desserts, and drinks from Thanksgiving to the Holidays.

Candi's Links:​ ⁨

@CandiCarpenter⁩  on YouTube

instagram.com/candicarpenter

www.candicarpenter.com

Dalia's Links:

instagram.com/daliacolon

instagram.com/thezestpodcast

https://www.wusf.org/tags/the-zest-podcast

Intro Music: "Dusk" by Batsauce from his instrumental album, Echolocation

batsauce.bandcamp.com

Outro Music by Dillon

To che...


Episode 42 with guests Friction Farm (folk duo)
#42
09/05/2025

Guests:

Aidan & Christine of the folk duo Friction Farm are back as guests on the podcast.


We talk with them about their favorite foods along with interesting travel excursions. Their online show Elevenses and they perform one of their songs live on the podcast.


To know more about their album and to follow them on their different social media platforms, go to:

www.frictionfarm.com


Follow The Autistic Delicatessen and the other show hosts on Instagram:

instagram.com...


Episode 41 with guest Ashra Louisa
#41
05/30/2025

Guest:

Ashra Louisa

She's the brilliant mind behind Autistic After Hours, a podcast that dives deep into the wild, and wonderful world of neurodivergent life.

We talk with her about her Autistic journey, her podcast and her favorite type of foods and drinks.

Links of our guest:

IG: @ashralouisa

Tiktok: @ashralouisaa

Larrnell (Host):

IG: @lcross140 @larrnellcross

Nikko (Co-Host):

IG: @foodonthespectrum

Rachel Ann (Co-Host):

IG: @rachelannharding

Follow The Autistic Delicatessen on IG:  @theautisticdelicatessen 

L...


Episode 40 with guest Carley Dummitt
#40
05/29/2025

Guest:

Carley Dummitt

She's the Director/Producer of Surviving The Spectrum, a short film that takes a look at the intersection of autism and suicidality through the experiences of those living with autism in Oklahoma.

She's also the Host/Producer of her podcast, "Unmasking Autism" under the non-profit organization, "Autism Foundation of Oklahoma" that she works for. We talk with her about the links between Autism and Suicidality, personal stories, and a really good along with interesting food conversation.

Links of our guest:

https://www.autismfoundationok.org/documentary

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Episode 39 (Food Conversation)
#39
03/25/2025

We had an interesting food conversation from Taco Bell Lores to interesting combinations of food.Hosts:Larrnell (Host)Candi  @CandiCarpenter  (Guest Co-Host)Melissa  @SweetMelissaCooks  (Co-Host)Rachel Ann  @RachelAnnHarding  (New Co-Host)Intro Music: "Dusk" by Batsauce from his new album, Echolocationbatsauce.bandcamp.comOutro Music by DillonTo check out his music: fullplate.bandcamp.comCheck out Melissa as a contestant on Barbecue Showdown Season 3 on Netflix:https://www.netflix.com/title/81057855Check out Rachel Ann's "Stories with Spirits" Storytelling Zoom Concert of "Beauty & the Beast" this Saturday at 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT. To sign up to see this, go to: https...


Episode 38 with guest Candi Carpenter (Singer/Songwriter)
#38
02/06/2025

Guest: Candi Carpenter (Singer/Songwriter/Foodie) A talented Queer Non-Binary Autistic Acoustic Pop Artist. We have a conversation with them about food, religion, autism, their music and their recent album, "Demonology" along with Winter Tour. Link: https:/www.candicarpenter.com/  @CandiCarpenter  Hosts: Larrnell @lcross140 Nikko @foodonthespectrum Rachel Ann Harding (Guest Co-Host)  @RachelAnnHarding  TAD Links: instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessen/ tiktok.com/@theautisticdelicatessen/ theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/ Rachel Ann Links: www.rachelannharding.com www.storystorypodcast.com

Intro & Outro Music by Dillon Maurer:

www.instagram.com/dillonmaurer




Episode 37 with guest The Rough & Tumble (folk duo)
#37
12/19/2024

Guest: The Rough & Tumble (Scott & Mallory) (Folk Duo) @theroughandtumble We have a conversation with them about food, community, religion, and their latest album, "Hymns for My Atheist Sister & Her Friends to Sing Along To". Link: https:/www.theroughandtumble.com/ Hosts: Larrnell @lcross140 Shalese (absent)  @NeurodivergentMillionaire  Nikko  @foodonthespectrum5478  Melissa  @SweetMelissaCooks  TAD Links: instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessen/ tiktok.com/@theautisticdelicatessen/ theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/


Episode 36 with guest Hargobind Khalsa
#36
10/02/2024

Guest:

Hargobind Khalsa

(Chef/Yoga Instructor/Author)


He talks about his current cookbook release, "Casa Om Potomac Cookbook: Recipes for Building Community". As well as his 2 yoga retreats facilities, "Casa Om Mexico" & "Casa Om Potomac" in Martinsburg, WV.


To purchase the book go to: Recipes For Building Community: Casa Om Potomac Cookbook: Khalsa, Hargobind, Harney, Sally: 9781737127338: Amazon.com: Books Links:

http://www.instagram.com/hargyoga/

http://www.casaom.com/

http://www.casaompotomac.com/


Follow...


Episode 35 with guest Joe aka Mr. Tampa Bay
#35
08/14/2024

Guest:

Joe aka Mr. Tampa Bay

He's a food content creator that reviews different local hidden gem restaurants around the Tampa Bay/St. Pete area in Florida. Which also includes Clearwater and Dunedin in his excursions.

Link:

www.instagram.com/tampabayisawesome


*This episode contains minor explicit language.


Like & Subscribe on our YouTube channel for the visual episodes:

www.youtube.com/@theautisticdelicatessen


Other Links:

www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen

www.instagram.com...


Episode 34 with guest Oni (Their Last Episode)
#34
05/26/2024

Guest:

Oni


We reminisce about their time as host, past episodes, and have a conversation on favorite foods.


Oni's Links:

www.instagram.com/autishblog/

www.instagram.com/grimin.evil/


Follow The Autistic Delicatessen on Instagram:

www.instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessen


As well as on YouTube:

(1) The Autistic Delicatessen - YouTube Producer Batsauce's Music:

http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/


*Minor Explicit Language


Episode 33 with guest Will Schanbacher (Food Insecurity)
#33
03/24/2024

Guest:

Will Schanbacher (USF Associate Professor & Author of "Food Insecurity: A Reference Handbook")

Links: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Insecurity-Reference-Handbook-Contemporary/dp/1440878390?asin=1440878390&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/food-insecurity-9781440878398/

https://www.instagram.com/wschanbacher The Ampliverse - https://theampliverse.com/ Shalese - https://linktr.ee/Autistictravelgoddess Nikko - https://www.instagram.com/foodonthespectrum Melissa - https://www.instagram.com/sweetmelissacooks Batsauce - https://www.instagram.com/batsauce TAD Links - http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co https://theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/


Episode 32 with guest Rachel Ann Harding (storyteller/foodie)
#32
02/17/2024

Guest:

Rachel Ann Harding (storyteller/foodie)

Links:

www.rachelannharding.com

www.storystorypodcast.com

instagram.com/rachelannharding


Also first episode with new co-hosts:

Nikko

instagram.com/foodonthespectrum

&

Melissa

instagram.com/sweetmelissacooks


Follow us at:

instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessen


Other links:

www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen

http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co/


Episode 31 with guest Tamika Price (Plant Based Tamika)
#31
11/25/2023

Guest:

Tamika Price (Plant Based Tamika)

She's a Vegan Food Blogger from Chicago.

www.plantbasedtamika.com


Hagar Chemali (Oh My World!) is back as our guest co-host and joins us in our host chat on "Plant Based Foods".

www.ohmyworld.tv


Shalese (Co-Host)

www.instagram.com/autistictravelgoddess

youtube.com/AutisticTravelGoddessSNH

www.tiktok.com/theautisticmillionaire


Batsauce (Our Beat Maker)

www.batsauce.com

batsauce.bandcamp.com

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Episode 30 with guest Mike Tonsetic (Concept Cafes Coffee)
#30
10/21/2023

Guest:

Mike Tonsetic of Concept Cafes Coffee

Through his coffee company he brings both the metal music scene and biker culture together through the different coffee flavors. He's also connected with metal bands like Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, & metal-industrial band Ministry to make their flavors of coffee for their tours.


And before our conversation about his coffee company and metal scene, me & my co-host Shalese talk about the most scariest thing so far this season, Hospital Food.


Mike's Coffee Links:

www.conceptcafes.com

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Episode 29 with guest Nikko Gomez (Food on the Spectrum)
#29
09/23/2023

Guest:

Nikko Gomez (Food on the Spectrum)

He's an Autistic Foodie from Orlando, FL who reviews and tries out different foods and desserts from food trucks and restaurants.

He talks to us about how he got started, his Autistic story, and his favorite places to eat at.

Link:

instagram.com/foodonthespectrum


Hagar Chemali of the Oh My World! YouTube fills in for new co-host Belqui.

Link:

instagram.com/ohmyworldshow


We welcome new 3rd co-host Shalese.<...


Episode 28 with guest Nephi Craig (Cafe Gozhoo)
#28
04/24/2023

Guest:

Nephi Craig (chef of Cafe Gozhoo)


Larrnell talks with Nephi about Cafe Gozhoo, which is a cafe and Nutritional/Recovey Center in Arizona. He talks about the importance of Indigenous Foods, his story of recovery, and his 36 week Wu Wednesday livestream on Instagram.


Links:

www.cafegozhoo.com

www.instagram.com/nephi_craig


Before the interview, Me & guest co-host Belqui talk about our recent YouTube episode with food reviewer Dominic Dean.


Here's the...


Episode 27 with guest Barry Enderwick (Sandwiches of History)
#27
03/25/2023

Belqui is back as guest co-host.

Link to her blog:

www.belquistwist.com


Guest:

Barry Enderwick (Social Media Presenter of Sandwiches of History)

We talk to him about how he started his online show and the interesting sandwiches he makes from the old recipes in history he gets.

Link:

www.sandwichesofhistory.com


All the music is made by Batsauce, check out his music releases at:

http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/

Also follow him on...


Episode 26 with guests Dave & John (Coffee-n-Capes)
#26
12/17/2022

Belqui is back again filling for Oni as guest co-host.


Guests:

Dave & John (Coffee-n-Capes)

Both founders of the coffee company, they combine their passion for comic books and geek culture with their love of coffee in their coffee flavors. They also host their own podcast of the same name.

We talk with them on this episode about their coffee company, favorite comic books along with their coffee flavors, and bacon. Just listen to understand.

Link to purchase their coffee and to find out more about their...


Episode 25 with guests Emma's Revolution
#25
12/10/2022

Belqui (chef/food blogger/content creator) is back, this time filling in for Oni as guest co-host.

Guests:

Emma's Revolution (conscious folk duo)

Sandy and Pat (Emma's Revolution) discuss their holiday toffee, "Sweet Revolution" along with spiced pecans. They also touch on their social activism including playing their acoustic song called, "Better Days".

To purchase the holiday toffee and spiced pecans along with knowing more about their music and upcoming concerts:

www.emmasrevolution.com

Belqui's link:

www.belquistwist.com

For The Love of...


Episode 24 (Food Discussion)
#24
10/22/2022

No guests on this episode, just Larrnell and Oni having a nice and intriguing food and drinks discussion.

Hope you enjoy!

Links for our producer Batsauce:

http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/

http://fullplate.bandcamp.com/

For our YouTube shows and to subscribe go to:

www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/



Episode 23 with guest Belqui (Belqui's Twist)
#1
10/08/2022

Guest:

Belqui of Belqui's Twist (chef/food blogger)

We talk with her about her food blog, her Dominican dishes, and her son being Autistic along with his food sensory issues.

Her link:

www.belquistwist.com

To check out our producer Batsauce's 20th Anniversary release of "Bat Meets Blaine" with rapper Qwazaar, go to:

http://fullplate.bandcamp.com/

For Batsauce's other releases:

http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/



Episode 22 with guest Mariah Gladstone (Indigi Kitchen)
#22
04/22/2022

Guest:

Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigi Kitchen, an online cooking show/recipe blog.

She talks to us about how she started the online cooking show/recipe blog, the importance of Indigenous foods for health, the Blackfeet Nation, and her favorite Indigenous dishes and drinks.

Mariah's links:

www.indigikitchen.com

instagram.com/indigikitchen

facebook.com/indigikitchen

For the Growing Health Tea Project and to know more about FAST Blackfeet:

www.fastblackfeet.org


The 2 in-between tracks from our producer Batsauce:<...


Episode 21 with guest Erica Lubman aka Boy Jr.
#21
04/16/2022

Guest:

Erica Lubman aka Boy Jr. (she/they)

She's a singer/songwriter/musician from Rochester, NY who does indie pop/industrial/indie rock. And who happens to be a foodie.

Erica (Boy Jr.) talks to us about her love of different types of foods which includes pizza, sushi, and pasta along with her music and love of Pokemon.

Her links:

instagram.com/boyjrofficial

facebook.com/boyjrband

http://boyjr.bandcamp.com


The 2 songs that played between the segments:

Boy...


Episode 20 with guest Janu Sivanesan
#20
02/25/2022

Guest:

Janu Sivanesan

She's an Indian woman of the Baha'i faith and has an interest in food and geography that links with culture along with her spirituality. She talks to us about differences between Northern and Southern Indian food, her spirituality, and how food connects with culture and geography.

The music in between the segments is from, "The Gypsy Diaries" by Batsauce. You can purchase it along with his other music at: batsauce.bandcamp.com

You can also check his other projects at: fullplate.bandcamp.com

To check out...


Episode 19 with guest Martina (King Kogi)
#19
02/18/2022

Guest:

Martina of King Kogi (food influencer/cook)

She talks about her YouTube Food Page, her love of Asian food, and her struggles with chronic pain through EDS.

Link:

www.kingkogi.ca

All of the music you hear from this episode is produced by Batsauce.

Find his music at:

http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/

http://fullplate.bandcamp.com/

To listen and watch our past episodes of The Autistic Delicatessen, go to:

www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/

And our other...


Episode 18 with guests Jack & Ryno (Junk Food Special)
#18
12/17/2021

A casual conversation on Junk Food in both the U.K. & U.S. as well as for the holidays.

***Some parts of this episode have strong language, meaning just 2 times***

With guests:

Jack Monaghan (Foodie/Aspiring Screenwriter & Voice Actor)

&

Ryno Clavin (Co-Founder of The Ampliverse & Host of The Bourbon Study)

Links:

instagram.com/jvmonaghan21

instagram.com/ryno1185


Also look for Ryno's YouTube Show, "The Bourbon Study" at:

www.theampliverse.com


To...


Episode 17 with guest Carlos Aguilar (Mestizo Coffee)
#17
12/10/2021

Guest:

Carlos Aguilar (founder of Mestizo Coffee)

He talks with us about how he started Mestizo and his collabs with underground hip hop artists for this coffee and more.

Music Clip before conversation:

LMNO "Bean Water" Representing "Ceremony" One of the collab coffee blends with Mestizo


For more about Mestizo Coffee go to:

http://mestizo.coffee/


Our theme music is produced by Batsauce and Outro track is "Third Stream" from his recent release, "Wolf's Clothing".

To purchase...


Episode 16 with guest Beverly Wainwright (Scottish Tea Factory)
#16
06/04/2021

Guest:

Beverly Wainwright (Scottish Tea Factory)

She talks to us about how she started the Tea Factory and how the teas are made and grown. Along with tea pairings with different types of food and her collaboration with Mogok Tea from Myanmar.

Her Link:

http://scottishteafactory.co.uk/


Before the conversation with Beverly, Larrnell & Onikage have a discussion about different teas.


Music before and after Beverly's conversation:

"Incandescent Bloom"

&

"Journey Agent"

Both from...


Episode 15 with guest Nicole Herzilch (Coley's Pizza)
#15
05/21/2021

Guest:

Nicole Herzilch (Owner/Pizzamaker of Coley's Pizza)

We talk about how she started her pizzeria along with some creative displays of food from her menu.

Link: www.coleyspizza.com

In Between Music:

Batsauce - Almost (Album: 1971)

&

Batsauce - More Good (Album: 1971)

Link: http://batsauce.bandcamp.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel of the Autistic Delicatessen, just find it in the search by typing in, "The Autistic Delicatessen".

Past TAD Episodes at:

http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co/

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Episode 14 with guests Aidan & Christine (Friction Farm)
#14
03/27/2021

Guests:

Aidan & Christine of Friction Farm (Folk Duo)

They talk about their Facebook series of music and a snack called, "Elevenses", their favorite food and drink along with a live performance.

Link:

www.frictionfarm.com

In Between Music from "The Gypsy Diaries" from our producer Batsauce to purchase it go to:

batsauce.bandcamp.com

And to check his latest release, "Wolf's Clothing:

fullplate.bandcamp.com

To also watch our YouTube series and subscribe:

theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co


Episode 13 with guest Lauren Ko (Loko Kitchen)
#13
03/13/2021

Guest: 

Lauren Ko of Loko Kitchen

She's a creative pie maker and author of "Pieometry" a pie cookbook.

We talk to her about how she got into pie design as well as her cookbook, "Pieometry" and in the realm of food her favorite pizza.

Lauren's Links:

www.lokokitchen.com

facebook.com/lokokitchen

instagram.com/lokokitchen

twitter.com/lokokitchen

pinterest.com/lokokitchen


To get our producer Batsauce's latest releases, "Stoned Giant" & "Wolf's Clothing" go to:

f...


Episode 12: Episode 12 with guest RJ (RJ's Food Rocks)
02/19/2021

Guest: RJ of RJ's Food Rocks on YouTube We talk about theme park foods from Disney, museum cafes, and intriguing dishes from his foodie YouTube channel. RJ's Links: facebook.com/rjfoodrocks instagram.com/rjfoodrocks YouTube.com/c/rjfoodrocks theampliverse.com/rjfoodrocks To listen to his new podcast, "The POPsicle" go to: theampliverse.com/the-popsicle Our Producer Batsauce has a new project with rapper Qwazaar called, "Stoned Giant". To listen and purchase it go to: fullplate.bandcamp.com For Batsauce's other music catalog go to: batsauce.bandcamp.com To check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel go to: http://theautisticdelicatessen...


Episode 11: Episode 11 with guest Theresa Lopez (The Greatest Damn Bites)
02/05/2021

Guest: Theresa Lopez (food blogger of The Greatest Damn Bites in Tampa) She talks about her food blog along with her favorite restaurants in Tampa and food. Theresa's links: instagram.com/thegreatestdamnbites https://www.facebook.com/The-Greatest-Damn-Bites-2317630104956285/ To check out our YouTube episodes go to: http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co/ To hear more music for our beatmaker Batsauce: batsauce.bandcamp.com Also check out Batsauce's latest project with rapper Qwazaar called, "Stoned Giant" at: fullplate.bandcamp.com


Episode 10 with guest Chris LeMark (CHH&MH)
11/03/2020

Guest: Christopher LeMark (Founder/Organizer of Coffee, Hip Hop, & Mental Health) Want to know more about his organization and to donate go to: www.chhamh.org Music by Batsauce: batsauce.bandcamp.com To check out our YouTube series go to: http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co/


Episode 9 with guest Bente Luther-Medoch (Tropical Treasures Tea)
10/19/2020

Guest: Bente Luther-Medoch (Owner of Tropical Treasures Tea in Tanzania) Instagram: instagram.com/speciality_tea_kilimanjaro To hear more of our show's beatmaker Batsauce go to: batsauce.bandcamp.com To also check out our YouTube channel: theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co


Episode 8 with guest Kolby McNeal (Sweets In A Jar)
05/21/2020

Guest: Kolby McNeal (Owner of Sweets In A Jar) A black owned dessert company in Little Rock, Arkansas. Link: www.sweetsinajar.com Larrnell & Onikage before Kolby's conversation, talk about desserts and food. Link: http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co


Episode 7 with guest Nikki Prince (Ice Cream Heaven)
04/16/2020

Guest: Nikki Prince (Owner of Ice Cream Heaven) A black owned ice cream shop in Miami Gardens, FL. Links: facebook.com/icecreamheavenmg instagram.com/icecreamheavenmg To know more about Larrnell & Onikage's other projects go to: http://theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co


Episode 6 with guests Hunter & Sunshine (Autisti Chef)
03/16/2020

Guests: Hunter Boudreux (Autisti Chef) and his mother Sunshine Mitchell They talk about their YouTube channel along with foods that they like. They also mention how cooking has helped Hunter through cyberbullying and suicidal attempts. Before this conversation, Larrnell & Onikage discuss Food in Cartoons as well as video games. Autisti Chef YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKxOy8MvlPHC-3acCzajaTA Hunter's Other YouTube Channel, "Purple Skater": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfwyRbZ1uoit7LAU2eHe8g/videos Shout Out to Batsauce for our Theme Music. Check out his music at: batsauce.bandcamp.com https://icypalmsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-armor ...


Episode 5 with guest Muriel Anderson (Acoustic Chef)
02/25/2020

Guest: Muriel Anderson (Fingerstyle Guitarist/Author of the "Acoustic Chef") 2 tracks "Tuvan Horsemen" & "Paprika" played before and after the conversation is from the "Acoustic Chef". Muriel talked about her cookbook/music project and the musical cultural influences of the recipes. To pre-order the "Acoustic Chef": www.murielanderson.com To check out Larrnell & Onikage's other projects: theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co