Chris Walker and Anthony Barbieri
Sports and Spaghetti Podcast
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
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Latest episode
May 20, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 19: The Vegetable Episode 18.07.2023 1:17:17
The title says it all again! The boys are back with the sequel to "The Fruit Episode" and list their top 5 favorite vegetables. Warning: Things get heated! For sports, Ant and Chris rant about the mediocre Yankees as well as play a hockey related trivia game. Stay Full!
Episode 18: The Fruit Episode 12.07.2023 1:12:40
The title says it all - today's episode starts off with everybody's favorite summer topic, fruit! The boys rank their top 5 favorite fruits and offer commentary on why their list is better. Then Chris and Ant touch on some postseason NHL moves as well as a brief talk about baseball. Stay Full!
Episode 17: Crepes and Rick DiPietro 27.06.2023 1:04:30
On today's episode Chris and Ant dive into Crepes for the first time ever! It was a success, and the mice ate well during this brunch-time episode (and made a brief appearance). Then, Chris goes through his top 5 worst NHL 1st overall draft picks. And you guessed it, one of Chris's favorites of all-time makes #1 on this list. Stay Full!
Episode 16: Lemon Chicken and Pajama Sam 20.06.2023 1:08:56
On this episode, Ant and Chris dish up Chris's favorite - Lemon Chicken with pasta! The boys get a bit sidetracked at the start by some nostalgic video game talk, and are visited by Pewter and Sabrina mid-pod. Then, Ant gives us his top 5 starting pitchers of the past decade. Stay full!
Episode 15: Penne Alla Vodka and "A lot of stuff" 13.06.2023 1:17:23
On this episode, Chris and Ant dig into some Penne Alla Vodka and Chicken Cutlets. The guys get a little more personable this time, with some playful banter on various daily topics. Then, its all about games today as the guys play a trivia game, Chris lists his top 5 goalies of the last 10 years, and Grammy's Grinders gets a new Hall-Of-Famer. Stay Full!
Episode 14: Undergrounds Record Cafe Special and Relegation Talk 06.06.2023 1:24:29
On this very special episode of Sports and Spaghetti, Anthony and Chris take a trip to Undergrounds Record Cafe to meet Chef Nick, a longtime friend of Anthony's. He shows us his restaurant and cooks us each an item from the wide-ranging menu. He then sits down for an intimate chat all about Chef Nick and what drove him to following this dream of restaurant ownership. On the sports side, the boys...
Episode 13: Memorial Day Pulled Pork and Chris's bad beats 30.05.2023 46:42
On this episode of Sports and Spaghetti, Chris and Ant dish up pulled pork, fresh from Ant's smoker. Seriously, the sauce he used on this pulled pork is MUST TRY stuff. Then, Chris talks about his premier league team, Leicester City and how they were relegated over the weekend. Then its your usual servings of baseball and hockey, and we finish things off with Grammy's Grinders of the Week....
Episode 12: Tuscan Chicken, Sabi Approved 23.05.2023 1:12:36
On this episode of Sports and Spaghetti, Ant and Chris make a very simple weeknight meal, Tuscan Chicken with pasta! Able to be made in 40 minutes or less, this is a perfect dinner for a busy family. For sports, the guys talk fake injuries, why the Dallas Stars annoy us, and add the 3rd member to the S&S Hall Of Fame. Stay Full! *Featuring guest appearances by Sabrina, Benny and the Mouse*
Episode 11: Mojito Chicken and Pirate Talk 16.05.2023 1:05:48
Aarrrrrgh!!! It's a Pirates Life For Ant and Chris on today's episode of Sports and Spaghetti, and today the guys dish up Mojito Chicken with Lime Rice! Chris explains his technique learned many "moons" ago at an old job. Then, the guys dive in to the NHL playoffs and talk MLB teams coming back down to Earth and Chris gives an in-pod "In No Particular Order". Stay Fulll...
Episode 10: Boneless Wings and Heated Debates 09.05.2023 1:24:47
On this episode of Sports and Spaghetti, Ant and Chris debate the age-old topic "Are boneless wings still considered wings?" and things get heated! Then, the boys cool off with some NHL playoff and MLB talk - and yes, the Yankees are still the sore subject of the day. Enjoy this episode, complete with a cameo by Sabrina on the alphabet train and Benny on the "reverse sneeze". S...
Episode 9: Honey-Lime Chicken and Rants 02.05.2023 58:45
On this episode, the guys dig into some Honey-Lime Chicken, a favorite of the mice in the guys' lives. Then, Ant lets loose and goes OFF on the Yankees and their slow start to the season. The NHL playoffs are in full swing and the guys lament the losses by the Isles and Wild in their respective series. Stay full!
Episode 8: Alfredo and NFL Pre-Draft Picks 26.04.2023 57:18
On this episode, the guys are back to their Italian roots for Anthony's take on Alfredo. The real kicker here, though, is the grilled chicken that he serves to compliment the creamy dish. Then, Ant and Chris talk about a once-in-a-lifetime experience they had during the week. It's all about the NFL draft for the 2nd half of the show, as Ant gives his draft predictions, featuring a cameo by...
Episode 7: Greek Easter Lamb and Superstitions 18.04.2023 1:23:03
On this episode, Ant and Chris delve into the world of Lamb, a Greek Easter tradition! The guys then talk MLB and length of games starting to cause problems in other areas around the league. Its NHL playoff time, and "A Nasty" and "Walk Daddy" make their round 1 picks. The show wraps with a discussion about superstitions - proving that your favorite pod hosts are indeed crazy....
Episode 6: Pizza Gaina and Trap Games (feat. Benny) 11.04.2023 1:18:04
On this episode, the boys talk about an Italian Easter favorite, Pizza Gaina! Then, MLB is in full swing, and some teams have performed better than most have predicted. The NHL wildcard race is next, and Chris gets fired up (as expected) about the Isles playoff hopes with a week left in the regular season. Finally, Anthony and Chris give the first ever "Grammy's Grinder of the Week" Hall of Fame s...
Episode 5: Meatballs and Tarps Off Ferda 04.04.2023 1:24:08
On today's episode Ant and Chris get into a little gardening (get used to it), and discuss Ant's fathers meatballs. In sports, the guys have the championship of the "Worst NHL player of the 2022-23 season" bracket and Grammy's grinders of the week. Then, it's on to NCAAW basketball champion Angel Reese and then the boys dive into the first week of MLB. They wrap it up with some NHL playoff picture...
Episode 4: Cherry Pepper Focaccia and MLB Previews 28.03.2023 56:11
Ant and Chris talk about one of Ant's favorites - Cherry Pepper Focaccia! Then the episode takes a turn toward leprechauns and golf simulators before the guys discuss early MLB season standings projections. Then, Ant and Chris introduce the new segment inspired by Chris's late Grandmother, named "Grammy's Grinders of the Week". As always, Stay Full!
Episode 3: Off the Rails and Chicken Tacos 21.03.2023 58:14
Chris and Anthony get a little off the rails on this episode. With a little bit of NFL Free Agency and WBC news rolling in, we get a little giggly instead. We continue our NHL Worst Player bracket, and dive into some quick and easy chicken tacos. Stay hungry...or stay full...we don't know anymore.
Episode 2: Bracket Madness and Neapolitan Pizza 14.03.2023 50:23
In Episode 2, we dive into Naples Style pizza with homemade dough and sauce. We cook it up 4 different ways with 2 different cooking methods. On the sports side, Chris unveils an NHL Bracket that includes some hot takes, and Ant dives into some pre NFL Free Agency talks and opinions on roster moves of various teams. Hope you enjoy, and as always, Stay Full.
Episode 1: NHL Trade Deadline and Pasta Carbonara 13.03.2023 59:52
In Episode 1, we take a deep dive into the NHL Trade deadline and determine the winners, and losers of the deadline, as well as a who's who of Lord Stanley's contenders. On the cuisine side, Ant took the reins and whipped up fresh pasta using Chris' Grammy's recipe and techniques, to turn that into a simple but delicious pasta Carbonara. As always, stay full. Episode recorded on 3/5/23
Episode 0: Introductions and Sticky Hawaiian Chicken 10.03.2023 50:40
Hello everyone! Welcome to our first episode! We had some speed bumps in the editing process and ended up having to back log the first few episodes, but with time and some more experience we'll see you every week! Episode recorded on 2/26/23
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