Join me as I interview my amazing uncle, Mike Crull. Mike is a great guy who is a devoted husband, a proud father of three kids, and a brand-new grandpa to a young child. Mike, though, has supported me from the beginning. He is the one who has your back and is continually interested in what others are doing, despite his tendency to be quiet and reserved. More is spoken regarding Uncle Mike's tolerance of others, especially his propensity to categorize people based on their characteristics....
Feb 12, 2023•19 min•Ep. 88
In this episode, I discuss the silent aspects of communication and the reasons why people with autism find them challenging. I also talk about the idea of "reading the room" and why some people with autism aren't able to do it cognitively, but I also talk to people who can (mostly high functioning). I do, however, offer recommendations and fixes. Additionally, when nonverbal clues like eye contact and body language are employed in place of spoken communication, I experience misunderstandings bet...
Jan 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 87
Ben Waites, a competitor from America's Got Talent Season 17 (2022), is our guest today. Ben was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, which required him to use a wheelchair. Despite this, he has never encountered a challenge he couldn't overcome. Jim Waites, Ben's grandfather, led him to faith at a young age, introduced him to the sounds of Southern gospel. Since then, Ben's music has been described as "blues meets jazz meets southern gospel." His sincere delivery and powerful vocals en...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 86
This episode is absolutely fantastic since Rich Beddoe is in it. Beddoe is presently performing with the band No Resolve after formerly playing drums for the bands Finger Eleven and Saint Asonia. Rich visits my program to talk about his struggles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder. According to Mr. Beddoe, the man allegedly said, "I have been an alcoholic my entire life." His roles as a husband and friend are the most significant. He has numerous of his own kids as well. Did I mention that he ...
Jan 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, I talk about the arcade and why it's a fantastic location to "test the waters out." Additionally, I attempt to communicate with the parents, informing them when to let the child be free and when they should intercede. I also mention the incentives in the arcade that capture autistic people's attention. Not only that, but I also make connections between autism and a few vintage and modern arcade games. This is the one that thinks outside the box. So listen to it to discover my ow...
Dec 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 84
"When I arrived in Hell's Kitchen, my goal was to create some passion and some art." The whole time I was here, I tried to stay true to myself. This is what the amazing executive chef, Tommy Stevens, said. This is relevant because today I interview former Hell's Kitchen competitor and Cutthroat Kitchen champion Tommy Stevens. Mr. Stevens was not only born in Connecticut, but he was also born into the cooking business. In his mid-20s, he started to investigate it more, delving into food and culin...
Dec 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 83
Come along as we chat with the wonderful Grandma Alice. I now better understand who I am thanks to this woman. She has accepted my autism and given me what I wanted—to be treated equally with everyone else. Grandma Alice has studied autism and is also quite knowledgeable about it. This grandma is also highly "gifting," as she enjoys giving gifts to people in need, whether they are members of her family or the community at large, even though she is not required to. On Autism Rocks And Rolls, let'...
Nov 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 82
This episode is a celebration and those who accept the autism spectrum are invited. At this party we have a special guest his name is Adam Wheeler. Adam Wheeler has resided in Bloomington his entire life and is a B.S. in Recreational Therapy and M.A. in Speech and Language Sciences graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington. Currently, he works as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Clear Creek Elementary School and works as the foundation's treasurer (MCAF). Adam developed an early and na...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, we have many elderly tribes or parents on Autism Rocks And Rolls. All these parents either have a child who is on the spectrum or has a child with a physical defect. However these parents tell how their child has overcame their issues and how they are being successful today. Who does the list entail? I will be telling you all with bullet points. Samuel Hutchins-Samuel Hutchins is the founder and the president of The Hope For Xavier Foundation Inc. The goal for this foundation is...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 80
"I want to help these children create a legacy." That is what the stunning and sweet Tamika Lamison said, and she is because, in 2006, she created The Make A Film Foundation. The Make A Film Foundation helps children with life-threatening conditions and illnesses create movies by connecting famous actors such as JK Simmons and Johnny Depp with producers and directors. Tamika started this because of her inspiration from the Make A Wish Foundation, and since she started, she has also grown because...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, I discuss the hard work of punishing someone on the autism spectrum or anyone with a condition. It is hard to do, but it has to be done because no one is excused from consequences. Although someone might be lost, do not worry because I want to help by stating the types of methods and tricks everyone can use. I also share the steps of discipling someone with a condition while sharing my personal discipline beliefs. For example, while I do believe that working does build character...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 78
In this episode, we have three people together, each of whom has a business in the autism field. First, Isabella Johnston. Isabella is a serial entrepreneur specializing in diversity, equality and inclusion, multidimensional learning, peer and reverse mentoring, and organizational improvement. She leads Employers 4 Change. Employers 4 Change is software that provides recruitment DEI skills and cognitive skills development to employers and their interns. Next is Frank Mallatt. His non-profit orga...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 77
Join me as we talk to not one, not two, not three, but four people who I met at The 1 in 44 Tour and a local pro wrestling show that I commented on. First we have Jeff Snyder Mr. Snyder was born on March 27, 1989, in Rhode Island, but has lived most of his life in Massachusetts. In 1990, Jeff was diagnosed with autism and has since achieved numerous successes in independent living as well as speaking engagements and panels. Second, we have Ron Sandison. Ron is an autism advocate who is a profess...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 76
Join me as I discuss the elements of autism and mental health in the video games Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Redemption. This is not for the faint of heart because, like John Marston and Arthur Morgan, we need to be ready to be brave and have the courage to hear about the black and white thinking and the amazing employability skills for those on the autism spectrum. While you may have to hear our host talk about "not having any light at the end of the tunnel," We will hear about those wit...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, we talk to the stunning and amazing 20-year old musician Maia Zakay. After finding her on Facebook and learning about her work, I knew she had to be on. Maia is an R&B pop singer who also happens to be a mental health advocate. As she has stated, "My purpose is to help my listeners feel less alone in the difficult times we go through in life." She is also a model and a future movie actress who will act in action and romance-comedy movies. This episode is also history because...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 74
Just because you have a diagnosis doesn’t mean you aren’t smart, talented, and capable of great things; it does mean you are unique, different, and cool! Those are the words of the amazing Jacob Velazquez, who I talked to today. This amazing 14-year old lives with PDDNOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Specified), which is a form of autism, but it does not bring him down because he performed on the 15th (2020) Season of America's Got Talent. While on the show, Simon Cowell stated, "You jus...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
In this episode I talk about why those on the spectrum have a shorter temper than others. It might be worse than ordinary anger issues because I might as well mention the violent and destructive outbursts that autistic people can possibly have. While it is hard to manage, from personal experience, I will say it is manageable and that is what I also talk about. Finally, I even go further in depth and talk about what we are thinking during our anger fits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhKfIBEmdv...
Jul 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, I talked to retired MMA fighter and pro wrestler Daniel Puder. Daniel has a record of 8 wins to 0 losses. Although he shares his accomplishments with us on Autism Rocks And Rolls, he shares how he got there because throughout his life he got bullied. As he said himself, "I was the kid that would get picked last to join a team and was picked on and bullied daily by other kids in my class because I had a learning disorder." I couldn't read very well and had to go to different room...
Jul 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 71
How do you sell yourself as a person or as a businessman or woman? That question will be answered because I interviewed Forbes Riley, AKA The Pitching Queen. I met her virtually at a virtual summit and in person at a podcast convention in Orlando, Florida. The reason why I had to have her on the show is that she is a motivational speaker and I was moved by not only her business tips but I was also moved by her life. The woman you will hear is not the same in 1968. As she said, "I was a shy and a...
Jun 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, I talk about the feeling of not just burnout when you get exhausted with a hobby but autistic burnout. The basic definition is that those who have autism are burnt out as they feel like they are missing out on basic life skills such as cooking and driving. However, I am here to spread some courage and inspiration because while they might miss those chances, aspies can show vindication by having advanced skills that do not come easily to others. Take a listen to a truthful and ap...
Jun 17, 2022•50 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, we talk to famous comedian Judy Gold. Judy started comedy in 1986 and has not stopped people from laughing. She has made appearances on shows such as The Late Night Show With Stephen Colbert and TruTV's World's Dumbest. Although she is funny, there is a serious side to her because she has anxiety and depression along with ADHD. Plus, Judy has even been bullied for her height. Despite all of this, she is one successful and funny woman. So I encourage you to tune in to hear Judy's...
Jun 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 68
What about me? What about Raven? That is what we learn about today because for this episode we interview professional wrestler Raven. Raven is a 2-time ECW Champion and a 27-time Hardcore Champion. He has wrestled in wrestling promotions like TNA, WCW, ECW, and yes, WWE. Raven's character did not only represent mental health, but Raven represents mental health in real life too, because he has HPD (Histrionic personality disorder) and NPD (narcissistic personality disorder), along with having typ...
May 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 67
On this episode, we talk to Miyah Sundermeyer. I was on her podcast called "Hello With World With Miyah Sundermeyer" and I believe that I should return the favor. However, I did not only want her to return the favor. I also wanted her on Autism Rocks and Rolls because she, like me, is autistic and is friends with Temple Grandin. Mrs. Sundermeyer is also a leader because she works with the Autism Plan in Georgia. Let's hear Miyah's wisdom and story on Autism Rocks and Rolls together. https://hell...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66
Join me as we learn about how people on the autism spectrum make their mark with their blueprint. A clue is that we tap into their skills and allow autistic people to practice them every day. This has resonated with your host because he has been what society calls "obsessed" about certain concepts, and in this episode, everyone will also learn how to join them in the concept but also cope with our obsessing for our sanity. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e1VlthDKAH7zbGFJ75WWmpAgvGi_ygl8/view ht...
Apr 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, we take a different turn on Autism Rocks and Rolls because we meet Sonny Von Cleveland, who has so much respect for the disability community. However, he also has a story because, from the age of 5 to 10, he was sexually assaulted by four men. There is more because he also served 18 years in prison, but after meeting a man while in solitary confinement, he changed his ways by having a wife, starting a YouTube channel, being a motivational speaker, starting a cat café called Fris...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, we make history because for the first time on Autism Rocks and Rolls, we interview a play therapist. The play therapist I will be interviewing is Jack Mason Goodall, who not only loves Disney but I met just in February through a speaking gig in Oklahoma. Goodall runs Autism Optimism International in England, which is a therapy place that tries to bring the best out of someone on the spectrum since 2009. Join me as we hear not only what a play therapist is, but how Autism Optimis...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 63
In this episode we do something a little on the unique side because it is not a podcast crossover but instead we do an interview with a podcast. Autism Rocks And Rolls interviews TWS Sports Podcast. In the TWS Sports Podcast that is hosted by Adam Millichip and several of his students that are on the spectrum. Not only have they interviewed great guest such as Matthew Hayden and Rob Key but they also get to work on their communication and reading skills through this podcast. They even got nomina...
Mar 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 62
I"M BACK! The reason why I am saying this is that I have returned for a brand new season. In this episode, we learn what I have done during my time-off and what this season will hopefully be like. Also, I will hype up my season by stating how this season of Autism Rocks and Rolls will be the best one. That is not all, because for the first time in Autism Rocks and Rolls, I tried spoken word by stating inspiring wisdom and facts.
Mar 13, 2022•23 min•Ep. 61
THANK YOU! The reason why I say these two words is this is the last episode of the season because we are joined by my critiquer Joe Pursell and myself along with my editor Gina Mitchell to talk about my whole podcast in depth. It has for sure been the most amazing part of my life. When I was down this is all I wanted to do. Understand that Autism Rocks And Rolls is not dead because I am coming back for a season 2 and I will still be spreading autism acceptance along with following my mission eve...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, we interview the one-of-a-kind professional wrestler Rob Van Dam, also known as RVD. Rob Van Dam has been able to call ECW and WWE home. I admire this man because he has had many concussions throughout his career, but he still kept going. That is not all. We will also meet his lovely wife, Mrs. Katie Forbes. Forbes has also been a professional wrestler, but she, like her husband, wrestled in Impact Wrestling too. Enjoy hearing RVD and Katie Forbes' hardcore words of wisdom....
Jan 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 59
