Chris Walker and Anthony Barbieri

Sports and Spaghetti Podcast

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A weekly podcast that combines everyone's favorite things, sports and food hosted by Anthony Barbieri and Chris Walker. Chris and Anthony met though their wives, affectionately nicknamed the "mice", while at WCSU. After their first meeting, the chemistry was already there, so Anthony joined Chris on the local sports radio show and in the broadcast booth. Both the boys also think they're pretty superb home chefs. Years later and "Sports and Spaghetti" was born combining their loves of cooking and sports. Join us, and as always, stay full!

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Chris Walker and Anthony Barbieri

Episodes

Episode 147: Blueberry Jam and Goal Horns, Man 20.05.2026 1:07:02

On this episode, Anthony serves up some of his famous Blueberry Jam (as sold at local festivals). Then, Chris and Nick compete in an NHL goal horn contest. Stay Full!

Episode 146: Swedish Pancakes and Swedish Netminders! 26.04.2026 1:07:32

On this episode, Anthony brings in a "memorable" dish from Sweden. The NHL Playoffs are upon us and the guys dish out their opinions and hot takes - and the Mets are at it again, losing 12 in a row this week. Stay Full!

Episode 145: Anthony's Birthday Millionaire and Masters Menu Munchies 18.04.2026 1:15:39

On this episode, Anthony and the guys celebrate his birthday by playing Anthony's version of millionaire. They all also bring in their own classic Masters Menu item. Stay Full!

Episode 144: NHL Playoff Preview and Bagels 12.04.2026 1:07:04

On this episode the guys make (for the first time) and try bagels to conclude the 2026 starch madness. Stay Full!

Episode 143: Nicky's Birthday Millionaire 28.03.2026 1:19:43

On this episode, Nicky celebrates his birthday by hosting one of the most fun segments the guys have done yet - Millionaire! Ant and Chris try to win $1,000,000 by knowing the most about Nicky's food and sports tastes. Stay Full!

Episode 141: Starch Madness 2026 Round 1 13.03.2026 1:13:06

On this episode, the guys try a bunch of bread! They vote on their favorite out of 16 breads, and kick off this Starch Madness in style!

Episode 140: 3 Year Anniversary Jeopardy! 05.03.2026 1:19:22

Happy 3 year birthday to S&S! The guys play Jeopardy for the 3rd time in this fun episode. Stay Full!

Episode 139: The 2026 Sports And Spaghetti Olympics 22.02.2026 1:24:00

The title says it all for this episode. It is a fun one for sure as the guys try commentating big plays, test their trivia knowledge, and guess pastas! Stay Full!

Episode 138: Hearts and Smarts 14.02.2026 1:10:02

On this episode, the guys try beef heart, served as part of a soup concoction that Anthony tries to make Chris and Nick like. Then, Chris leads a V-day themed trivia game. Stay Full!

Episode 137: Gas Station Go-To's and NHL Awards, Too 10.02.2026 1:20:18

On this episode, the boys bring in their favorite "go-to gas station haul" items. Then, the mid-season NHL awards predictions are made, and Anthony is compared to a late great comedy star. Stay Full!

Episode 136: Coaching Vacancies and Puff Pastries 31.01.2026 1:12:31

On this episode, Anthony hosts a new segment where the guys blindly choose prospective NFL coaches. Chris cooks and does his take on a classic comfort dish. Stay Full!

Episode 135: Protein Mac and Cheese and More Broadcasters, Please! 21.01.2026 1:19:50

On this episode, we're kicking it old-school with just Chris and Ant, as they try a spin on a childhood classic. Then, the guys draft their favorite sports broadcasters of all time. Stay Full!

Episode 134: Jeopardy (Take 2) and Charcuterie 14.01.2026 1:15:44

On this episode, Anthony hosts another questionable game of Jeopardy. Nick and Chris battle it out for yet another episode of fun and laughs. Stay Full!

Episode 133: The 2025 Sports and Spaghetti Awards 26.12.2025 1:28:14

The title says it all! Stay the whole time for a fun celebration of another year of Sports and Spaghetti!

Episode 131: Of Soups and Stone-Wallers 06.12.2025 1:16:20

On this episode, the guys do a blind taste testing of 4 popular brands of canned soup. The results are SHOCKING - check this one out! In sports, the NHL power rankings include all three of Chris, Ant, and Nick's teams. Do you agree with them? Stay Full!

Episode 130: Vietnamese Soup and Rulers of the Coop 24.11.2025 53:50

On this episode, Ant and Chris try a soup from all the way over in Vietnam. There are secret ingredients a-plenty! Then the Islanders and Wild are playing amazing hockey and they are discussed! Stay Full!

Episode 129: Yemeni Chicken and Historic Youngin's 18.11.2025 51:21

On this episode, Chris makes the long-awaited Chicken Mandi, from the country of Yemen, as requested by a fan! Then, the guys spend some quality time in the NHL discussing the youth movement across hockey and other sports. Stay Full!

Episode 128: Solyanka Soup and Wolves Duped 11.11.2025 1:09:06

On this episode, Anthony prepares a rather oily and meaty soup from the Eastern Bloc. Then the guys play "Headbands", Sports and Spaghetti style. The Westconn Wolves various happenings are also discussed in this fun edition of S&S. Stay Full!

On this episode, the guys eat the National dish of Egypt, Koshari. This Vegan meal is certainly a departure from American food. Then, various sports topics are discussed from the week that was in sports. Stay Full!

Episode 126: Greek Soup with Spoons and New Tunes 25.10.2025 59:15

On this episode, a new theme song greets you after 126 episodes! Then, Anthony gives his best soup ever, and the guys play a game about coaches. Stay Full!

Episode 125: No Soup For You! 18.10.2025 44:14

On this episode Chris delivers a Seinfeld recipe, Mulligatawny Soup! This Anglo-Indian dish is full of flavor and Anthony and Nick give it a try. Then, some grievances are aired about teams around the sports world. Finally, Chris and Nick campaign to get Anthony a soccer team to follow. Stay Full!

Episode 124: Food and Sports Tier Lists and Da Yankees Lose 11.10.2025 48:08

On this episode, the title says it all! Anthony gives a team, player, or food dish and Chris and Nick rate it! Then, The Yankees struggles are documented. Stay Full!

Episode 123: Mrs. M's Sausage Penne and Fall Sports are back, Molto Bene! 27.09.2025 56:30

On this episode, Chris prepares a fan submitted dish. Then, the guys play another round of "Panic Button" and go around the sports world to discuss upcoming and newly started seasons. Stay Full!

Episode 122: Rasta Pasta and Panic Buttons 20.09.2025 1:13:40

On this episode, the guys try Jamaican food - a first for the pod! Then, Nicky hosts a game for Ant and Chris, and the NFL "panic button" gets pressed. Stay Full!

Episode 120: NFL Preview and SIX SEVEN 07.09.2025 1:05:11

On this episode, the guys play a pasta trivia game, preview the NFL season, and talk about old slang from the 2010's. 6,7 and Stay Full!