The Autistic Delicatessen
The Autistic Delicatessen
The Autistic Delicatessen
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)
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
Dec 23, 2025
21 min
Episode 43 (Holiday Food Discussion)
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
Dec 23, 2025
21 min
Episode 42 with guests Friction Farm (folk duo)
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.comFollow The Autistic Delicatessen and the other show hosts on Instagram:instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessenLike & Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube:youtube.com/@theautisticdelicatessen
Sep 5, 2025
31 min
Episode 41 with guest Ashra Louisa
Guest:Ashra LouisaShe'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: @ashralouisaTiktok: @ashralouisaaLarrnell (Host):IG: @lcross140 @larrnellcrossNikko (Co-Host):IG: @foodonthespectrumRachel Ann (Co-Host):IG: @rachelannhardingFollow The Autistic Delicatessen on IG:  @theautisticdelicatessen  Like & Subscribe as well as comment on our Autistic Delicatessen YouTube Channel.Intro Music by Batsauce  @batsauce  Outro Music by Dillon Maurer  @DillonMaurer  Purchase Batsauce's latest release, "Echolocation" at:https://batsauce.bandcamp.com/For Dillon's Music go to:https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/
May 30, 2025
28 min
Episode 40 with guest Carley Dummitt
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@carleymarissad on IG @autismfoundationok  @survivingthespectrum on IGLarrnell (Host):IG: @lcross140 @larrnellcrossShalese (Co-Host):IG:  @NeurodivergentMillionaire  Follow The Autistic Delicatessen on IG:  @theautisticdelicatessen  Like & Subscribe on our Autistic Delicatessen YouTube Channel.Intro Music by Batsauce  @batsauce  Outro Music by Dillon Maurer  @DillonMaurer  Purchase Batsauce's latest release, "Echolocation" at:https://batsauce.bandcamp.com/For Dillon's Music go to:https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/
May 29, 2025
48 min
Episode 39 (Food Conversation)
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://www.eventbrite.com/e/1258907027809Like & Subscribe to our Channel at:  @theautisticdelicatessen  IG: instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessenThe Ampliverse Website: www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen
Mar 25, 2025
38 min
Episode 38 with guest Candi Carpenter (Singer/Songwriter)
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
Feb 6, 2025
27 min
Episode 37 with guest The Rough & Tumble (folk duo)
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/
Dec 19, 2024
37 min
Episode 36 with guest Hargobind Khalsa
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 the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theautisticdelicatessen/ Like & Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@theautisticdelicatessen/ Music by Dillon: http://www.instagram.com/dillonmaurer/ Show Hosts IG Links: Larrnell - http://www.instagram.com/larrnellcross/ Shalese - http://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentmillionaire/ Nikko - http://www.instagram.com/foodonthespectrum/ Melissa - http://www.instagram.com/sweetmelissacooks/ Other Link: http://www.theampliverse.com/the-autistic-delicatessen/
Oct 2, 2024
26 min
Episode 35 with guest Joe aka Mr. Tampa Bay
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/theautisticdelicatessen Co-Hosts Links: www.instagram.com/neurodivergentmillionaire (Shalese) www.instagram.com/foodonthespectrum (Nikko) www.instagram.com/sweetmelissacooks (Melissa) Music by Dillon and his links are: www.instagram.com/dillonmaurer www.instagram.com/fullplatefam www.fullplatefam.com
Aug 14, 2024
20 min
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