Lunchtime in Rome

Welcome back to the table. Episode 337 of Lunchtime in Rome arrived after another round of illness, a house that still hasn’t sold, a totaled car, a new Kia, a rapidly growing puppy, and a wedding weekend that managed to be both spiritual and chaotic. The hosts spent the early part of the show catching up on life—Chris’s lingering cough and open house plans, Jay’s reflections on Mia and Haddon’s w...

The vinyl wall behind Jay has officially surrendered to Pittsburgh humidity. The tacky things failed. A mural was proposed. It was not received well. From there, episode 336 does what this table does best: start somewhere normal and end up somewhere you did not order. Amy’s girls’ weekend is already three days in the rearview, which feels like a different season. Saturday night at Mohan’s produced...

Eric is back after a sick week that also featured a sick kid, a puppy with opinions, and zero transition time. There is a PSA about elderly parents and Social Security numbers. There is a supplement whose main miracle is fingernails growing at Teen Wolf speed. There is a farmer’s-market cauliflower the size of a basketball that becomes a ranch pizza. It holds together. Barely. Like a lot of things...

Welcome back to the table. The clock in Rome is whoever’s guess. The salad opinions are unsolicited. The puppy has opinions about feet. Episode 334 of Lunchtime In Rome is the one where a marathon Tuesday, a county fair, a dumped-in coaching gig, a fantasy draft, and a very American condiment all wander into the same conversation and refuse to leave. The puppy industrial complex Toby is very cute...

This one is less “big life lesson” and more “three grown humans at a table, slightly tired, extremely opinionated.” Which, if we’re honest, is the show’s finest form. A new puppy named Toby is running the household like a tiny, furry HOA. Rain walks that go nowhere. Pee-pad diplomacy. A Home Depot trip that takes twice as long because every aisle becomes a meet-and-greet. Also: a new hobby involvi...

Pull up a seat. Episode 332 is live and, as usual, the table talk refuses to stay in one lane. The conversation winds through progressive lenses, monovision driving quirks, hallway contracts, and one unforgettable Pez-dispenser chemistry teacher. Then the table turns to gratitude. The people sitting there share what’s actually stuck with them this week. The answer that lands hardest is simple and...

Chris finally returns after a stretch that felt like two months and somehow only two weeks. He shows up with a mental list so stacked it could qualify as a short documentary: the move, the old house hitting the market that very day , Amy’s surgery that turned out more major than advertised, and both living parents deciding the hospital was the place to be at the exact same time. Meadville road tri...

Some episodes of Lunchtime in Rome hit especially close to home. In Episode 330, the conversation opens with a quiet window into real marriage and family life. One host shares how he and his wife Amy navigated a difficult day—her attending a viewing for a beloved aunt while he stayed back to care for their daughter Maggie. What follows is a tender daddy-daughter evening: ice cream, laughs, and an...

Welcome back to the table! In this week’s episode of Lunchtime In Rome , the crew catches up on real-life grown-up adventures, family moments, food opinions, and a few nostalgic detours. Tackling the Driveway Like True Homeowners The conversation kicks off with a major household win: replacing decades-old railroad ties around the driveway. Expect plenty of laughs about Home Depot runs, the unexpec...

Lunchtime in Rome Episode 328: Heat Waves, Cold Snaps & Summer Vibes Welcome back to the table! In this episode, the crew dives into the highs (and sweltering lows) of summer, sharing stories that range from laugh-out-loud memories to heartfelt reflections. Jay and Rachel kick things off by talking vacation anticipation—how it hits differently right before you go, the satisfaction of wrapping up w...

After a short break, the Lunchtime in Rome crew is back for episode 327 with all the easy summer conversation you’ve been missing. The crew catch up on hummingbirds, deck time, and the real struggle of trying to unwind after months of going hard at work and ministry. Travel dreams take over as they talk about an upcoming Sandals resort trip to St. Vincent and share stories from past getaways in Ha...

A warm return, meaningful conversations about Gold Star families, and a hilariously informative deep-dive into everyone’s favorite comfort food. The crew at Lunchtime in Rome is back for episode 326, and the table feels fuller than ever. In typical fashion, the conversation flows effortlessly from lighthearted banter to heartfelt moments and then lands squarely in the delicious (and surprisingly s...

Pull up a seat at the table — it’s time for another warm, laughter-filled conversation with the Lunchtime in Rome crew. In Episode 325, titled “We’re Getting Somewhere With This,” the hosts are joined by Amy and Bella for a relaxed catch-up that feels like grabbing lunch with old friends. The episode opens with a quick, slightly gross personal story that sets a playful tone right away (yes, it inv...

Pull up a seat at the table — Lunchtime in Rome We’re trying something a little different this week, and we hope you enjoy the fresh take on our conversation style. Episode 324 is loose, fun, and full of the kind of real-life back-and-forth that makes the table feel like home. Jay kicks things off with a hilarious story from the recent baseball team banquet — complete with an on-the-spot sound eff...

Pull up a seat at the table—summer is officially here, and the Lunchtime in Rome crew is ready to celebrate! In this week’s episode, Bella is back. She gives everyone an update on her wildly chaotic final stretch of school—including a high-pressure juried theater final that had her performing in three completely different historical styles of acting. You can feel the relief in her voice now that i...

Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash Are you a loving person? It’s one of those questions we rarely stop and ask ourselves out loud. We’re all just trying to make it through the day—juggling work, family, health struggles, yard work, and the occasional squirrel invasion. But what if we paused long enough to wonder: How do I actually know if I’m loving well? In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome...

Pull up a seat at the table—because this week on Lunchtime in Rome , we’re diving headfirst into that warm, fuzzy feeling we all chase: nostalgia. Host Jay is joined by Mary Lynn and special guest Joe Cap (Giuseppe Capobianco), a lifelong Penn Hills guy, baseball coach, and someone who genuinely appreciates where he came from. What starts as the usual catching-up—life updates, a few classic pet pe...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 320 is entitled “So many cultures”. We all have hobbies and pastimes. Each one has its own culture and even subcultures. Some are very surprising. Why is that? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www....

Pull up a seat at the table for Episode 319 of Lunchtime in Rome , titled “You’re Fired!” Have you ever been fired? Was it completely justified? Total BS?Or one of those stories that’s actually hilarious in hindsight? This week, Jay and Ben are joined by special guest Kelly Anker (owner of Kindred Curls and longtime friend of the show) for a candid, heartfelt conversation about getting the boot. T...

Pull up a seat at the table—it’s wedding season, and we’re diving into all the traditions, trends, and opinions that come with it. In this episode, the crew sit down for their first podcast as a married couple (right after their own wedding and honeymoon in Thailand!). They share a bit about married life so far—the exhaustion, the highlights, and that “first touch” moment that replaced the traditi...

Meeting Emotional Needs in Real Life Pull up a seat at the table for Episode 317 of Lunchtime in Rome . This week, Jay and Rachel experienced a meaningful “aha” moment in their marriage—one that reinforced a core truth the podcast has explored for years: meeting each other’s emotional needs is straightforward in theory, but far from simple in practice. The conversation begins with the usual heartf...

In this episode of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast (Episode 316: “Life Mottos You Live By”), the table feels a little more intimate with just Jay, Amy, and a few familiar voices joining the conversation. The crew opens with their signature catch-up style—sharing recent joys like a beautiful wedding celebration (complete with thoughtful reflections on song choices and family moments), busy weekends,...

Hey everyone, welcome back to our recap of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast! If you’re new here, this show is all about building better relationships through empathy, understanding emotional needs, and a healthy dose of real talk. In Episode 315, titled “The Emotion Behind the Explosion,” the guys dive into what happens when someone’s reaction seems way out of proportion to the situation. They explor...

In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys kick things off with their usual heartfelt check-ins, sharing the highs and lows of life. Chris recounts the whirlwind of closing on a new house, complete with the excitement of finally stepping inside and tackling small renovations like lowering a mantle for better TV placement. Jay shares a quirky story about discovering a lost phone at a me...

Why Do People Make Such a Big Deal Over the Smallest Things? In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys welcomed Amy Hammond back to the table for a powerful and deeply personal conversation sparked by a viral video clip from persuasion expert Chase Hughes (former Navy intelligence, jury consultant, and behavior decoder). The core idea they unpacked? Every “bad,” dramatic, irrational,...