Spilling The Gravy

In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we talk about how Easter changes as you get older—from still getting Easter baskets as adults to how egg hunts turn into full competitions. We also dive into Italian Easter food traditions and react to a listener ‘stir the pot’ story you don’t want to miss. If you’ve ever felt like holidays hit different as an adult, this episode is for you

In this special episode of Spilling the Gravy, we welcome Grammy — Michele’s mother — for a conversation about growing up old school Italian, traditional family life, and what has changed over 80 years. We explore Italian food traditions, childhood memories, generational differences, and life lessons from turning 80. This episode is perfect for listeners interested in Italian culture, family story...

“In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we start with the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, then dive into the weirdest AI questions trending online — like whether AI will take over humanity. From there, we explore color theory rabbit holes, internet pattern obsession, alien conspiracies, and finish with grounded Italian family wisdom on handling mystery. If you love rabbit...

Is Valentine’s Day meaningful… or just another Hallmark holiday? 💘 In Episode 19 of Spilling the Gravy, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get real about love, relationships, and what actually makes them work. We unpack: • Valentine’s Day & Hallmark holidays • Expectations vs reality in marriage • What movies get wrong about love • Conflict, communication & stress • Lessons from a first...

In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we explore how sports shape everyday family life — from Super Bowl Sunday traditions and lifelong Dallas Cowboys fandom to living with sports fans and Olympic debates. With stories from Dad, Evan, and Ryan, we talk about how Cowboys fandom became a family identity, what it’s like living in a house divided between sports lovers and non-fans, and how the Olympi...

Ever wondered what it’s really like dating into a big, loud Italian family? Today on Spilling the Gravy, we’re kicking off a huge milestone: our first-ever guest! Mackenzie, Ryan’s high school sweetheart, joins us to spill all the tea about joining the family. From meeting the Italian mom for the first time to navigating mama’s boy moments, family chaos, and quirky traditions, Mackenzie shares the...

Episode 16 of Spilling the Gravy premieres January 20 and kicks off award season with a full Golden Globes recap. We break down Nikki Glaser as host, Justin Sylvester’s red carpet coverage, award show favoritism, and play-by-play announcer chaos. Plus, we talk celebrities bringing family to award shows, Golden Globes fashion trends, and why everyone in Hollywood is suddenly calling their significa...

It’s mid-January, and the holiday chaos is still lingering… along with those New Year’s resolutions we swore we’d stick to. In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we dive into guilty pleasures we can’t quit, the realities of Dry January, and the hilarity of family judging every choice we make. Plus, we rank all 12 months of the year and debate which ones are the most indulgent, productive, or just...

New Year’s Eve chaos meets January reality. In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we debrief the aftermath of New Year’s Eve — from party cleanup and Italian family commentary to realistic resolutions we might actually keep. We talk New Year’s goals vs. reality, broken resolutions, and the awkward shift from midnight kisses to January texting. Plus, we play a dating game about who you accidentall...

Italian Christmas cookies, holiday traditions, and what really matters during Christmas week. In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, Michele and Antonia dive into the traditions that anchor the holidays — from Michele’s Italian Christmas cookie baking marathon and Grammy’s Christmas cake, to America’s top 5 Christmas cookies. They talk honestly about why certain traditions carry so much meaning, h...

Italian Christmas Gifting: Chaos, Traditions & Gift Hacks Get ready for the most relatable holiday episode yet! 🎄🤌 This week we’re diving into the hilarious, chaotic, and deeply sentimental world of Italian Christmas gifting. From the unforgettable childhood presents we grew up with, to big-family gift exchanges, to the pressure of finding the “perfect” gift we’re unpacking the traditions, t...

In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we’re diving into the hilariously chaotic and deeply sentimental world of Italian Christmas traditions — the food, the family rituals, the expectations, and the generational quirks that make the holidays unforgettable. From childhood traditions we kept (or gladly retired) to the wildly chaotic Calendrillo Christmas Eve, this episode is packed with nostalgia,...

🎄 In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we dive into the chaotic, hilarious, and relatable world of Christmas decorating. From couples arguing over tree placement and even outdoor light competitions, we cover it all — with our signature Italian flair. ✨ In this episode we cover The 3 types of holiday decorators: Maximalist, Minimalist, and “Whatever’s in Storage” Indoor vs. outdoor décor battle...

In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we dive into what an Italian American Thanksgiving really looks like from antipasto and pasta next to the turkey to the family debates, cooking chaos, and traditions that make the holiday unforgettable. We break down the dishes every Italian family swears by, the hosting style that feels like running a pop-up restaurant, and the holiday negotiations that come...

In this episode, we explore the beautiful idea of friends who become family and what it truly means to build a “chosen family.” Join us as we share stories, laughs, and heartfelt moments about the friendships that have shaped our lives. From the people who show up during the hard seasons to the ones who celebrate our biggest wins, we dive into how these relationships grow deeper, stronger, and mor...

What really happens when you plan a wedding with big Italian families and then sit down to talk about it with your mother-in-law? 💍 In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we’re spilling every drop of wedding tea the planning chaos, the cultural clashes, the disagreements, and the moments that actually brought us closer. Join us as we relive our Italian weddings from both sides of the family: What...

Did you grow up solo — or surrounded by chaos and sibling rivalries? In this episode of Spilling the Gravy, we unpack how family dynamics and birth order shape our personalities, relationships, and adult lives. Hosts Antonia (an only child) and Michele (from a big sibling crew) dive into: Only child independence vs. sibling chaos Birth order stereotypes: oldest, middle, youngest How sibling roles...

It’s our spookiest episode yet! 👻 This week on Spilling the Gravy, your favorite mother-in-law/daughter-in-law duo dives into classic Italian superstitions like the malocchio, throwing salt, and knocking on wood, along with haunted family stories that are creepy, hilarious, and 100% true (we swear). From cemetery mishaps to ghost balloons and Halloween family drama scarier than any horror movie,...

Pull up a chair! This week on Spilling the Gravy, we’re diving into what it’s really like growing up in an Italian family. From sacred Sunday dinners and unspoken food rules to loud conversations and cultural expectations, we’re sharing our personal stories, generational quirks, and all the little things that make Italian family life so unique (and sometimes chaotic). Plus, we unpack the biggest s...

Is he just close to his mom — or a full-blown mamma’s boy? 😬 In this unfiltered episode of Spilling the Gravy, Antonia and Michele dive into MIL drama, dating a mamma’s boy, and how to set healthy couple boundaries without losing your mind (or your relationship). From surprise visits and awkward laundry moments to real red flags and relatable chaos, we’re breaking down what’s too close and what’s...

Grief doesn't follow rules. It doesn’t come with a guidebook. And when you lose a parent, it changes everything — including your relationships, your routines, and the way you show up in the world. In this deeply personal episode of Spilling the Gravy, Michele and Antonia open up about what it was really like to lose a parent the shock, the guilt, the moments that broke them, and the unexpected way...

Ever wondered what your mother-in-law really thought of you? Or what your daughter-in-law was secretly thinking at that first family dinner? In this premiere episode of Spilling the Gravy, we dive deep into our mother-in-law and daughter-in-law first impressions—the awkward moments, first family dinners, and unexpected laughs that started it all. We open up about: Meeting the in-laws for the first...

What happens when a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law grab the mic and get real? Welcome to the show you didn’t know you needed! In this podcast, we unpack family drama, share unfiltered stories, and laugh (a lot) as we navigate the wild world of in-laws — from awkward first impressions to surprisingly deep conversations. If you've ever had a MIL or been a DIL, you’ll feel right at home here. Hit...