Cookbook Obscura

Shannon Devido, Aubrie Williams, Ralph Andracchio

The podcast that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations.

Join good friends and comedians Shannon Devido (Lucky Hank, Terrible People, Best Summer Ever), Aubrie Williams (ManiPedi, Goat Rodeo), and Ralph Andracchio (King Friday, Sad Trombone) as they challenge their guests (and each other) to make obscure recipes from obscure cookbooks and then eat them together. It's like saying "Ew this is weird...try this" but in podcast form.

Do you like odd recipes? Or cookbooks with weird merchandising tie-ins? How about baloney as a vital ingredient? If so, then this show is for you!

Please eat responsibly.

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Episodes

S01E08- Nic Novicki and the Quest for Ned's Potato Pancakes
02-09-2023
S01E08- Nic Novicki and the Quest for Ned's Potato Pancakes
Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Nic Novicki on our Quest for Ned's Potato Pancakes! We talk about swimming, stir-fry, Antarctica, and MORE.Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian, and producer who has performed on six continents. He is the founder and Director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. His television credits include: Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Alley, Private Practice and Drop Dead Diva. He has appeared in several movies, such as Life Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls, Breaking Wind , and Dead Ant. He is the voice of Lego Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.As a stand-up comedian, Nic has toured all over the world, including several tours for the troops overseas through Armed Forces Entertainment. He has performed stand-up on AXS Gotham Comedy Live.Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. And now... Let's eat!Nic Novicki InstagramNic Novicki FacebookNic Novicki TwitterNic Novicki WebsiteEasterseals Disability Film ChallengeGrab the recipes on our InstagramWatch the show on our YouTubeConnect with the show on our Facebook
S01E04 - Neil Bardhan and the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches
06-07-2023
S01E04 - Neil Bardhan and the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches
Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Neil Bardhan to embark on the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches. In this one, we talk breakfast sandwiches, sharp cereal, and FRIENDS with our friend, Neil.Neil P. Bardhan is Philadelphia's leading expert on breakfast sandwiches. Neil works as the Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, where he also is a producer for the #US - Unique and Shared Experiences podcast. He serves as Executive Director at Broad Street Review.Since 2013, Neil has coached speakers and led workshops in applied improvisation, storytelling, and technical communication, helping professionals tell their stories for diverse settings. He appeared in segments of WHYY's "Commonspace" and "The Pulse." His live speaking credits include First Person Arts, The Story Collider, Nerd Nite, Ignite Philly, and the "Awkward... and The City" shows. Neil performs improv with The N Crowd and co-hosts the streaming comedy talk show"My Dinner with Ryaneil PT Bardhanlow," as well as "Neil Estate."Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. And now... Let's eat!Show Links:Neil Bardhan InstagramNeil Bardhan TwitterThe 11 best breakfast sandwiches to eat in Philly right now by Neil BardhanNoom Cookbook at TargetBroad Street ReviewThe N CrowdNeil's TinyLetterAll About D. B. Cooper (again)!Friends episode "The One with the Morning After"Grab the recipes on our InstagramWatch the show on our YouTubeConnect with the show on our Facebook
S01E03- Darryl Charles and the Mystery of the Mystery Corn Pudding
22-06-2023
S01E03- Darryl Charles and the Mystery of the Mystery Corn Pudding
Welcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Darryl Charles to help crack the Mystery of the Mystery Corn Pudding. In this one, we wonder why anyone would call this a pudding and learn about Darryl's secret alias.Darryl Charles is a comedian whose debut album "Black Gentrifier" debuted at #3 on the iTunes Comedy charts and is currently streaming on your favorite places to do that. He's been seen on The Travel Channel, ComedyCentral.com, and Houwser and Tushy commercials. He does stand-up across the country and has opened for some of your favorite performers, including Pheobe Robinson, Janelle James, Tommy Davidson, Dave Attell, Patrice O'Neal and Dick Gregory. He performs, teaches, and coaches improv comedy and has been a member of ComedySportz Philadelphia since 2011. He is a sketch comedy writer and performer, doing most of that work with the sketch group The Layoff Kids, who were featured performers on Funny or Die. He's also the co-host of DTF: The Darryl and Timaree Funhour, the greatest sex-ed/comedy/gameshow in the known universe.Want more weird recipes in your life? Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and share this show with your friends. Wanna see what we’re eating? Then check out our YouTube channel for the complete video of this episode and our Insta for the recipe and behind-the-scenes clips. And now... Let's eat!Show Links:Darryl Charles WebsiteDarryl Charles InstagramDTF PodcastHappy Kwanzaa Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word GameAll About Havana SyndromeGrab the recipes on our InstagramWatch the show on our YouTubeConnect with the show on our Facebook