Sunday Family Dinner: Conversations around the Table

The family’s serving up a full plate of Thanksgiving memories this week—complete with gravity-defying gravy, mystery utensils (was it a knife… or a fork?), and a reminder that no holiday is complete without a little chaos. In our AITA story, we weigh in on holiday work coverage—and let’s just say opinions are strong . Then things take a turn when Anthony dives into 3i, ATLAS, and extraterrestrials...

Mom’s been cooped up too long — but don’t worry, she finally got out of the house and reconnected with an old family friend (and she’s got stories). Then she and Anthony hit a party where Mom’s fuzzy sweater made… a lasting impression — mostly all over the guests. This week, the family digs into love languages — how we give and receive love. Some of us came prepared, and some (looking at you, Matt...

It’s Matthew’s birthday week — and somehow that turned into birthday week-ish-plus-bonus-days. Let’s just say the celebrations got… extended, and there may or may not have been a recurring theme (we’ll let you guess). The family even got to meet a few listeners during the festivities — and yes, we’ve got shout-outs and call-outs to share! Between the laughs, we take a thoughtful turn discussing me...

This week, the family dives into meeting etiquette —because apparently some folks still need a reminder that “this could’ve been an email.” Dad’s dreams of a mystery inheritance come crashing down, Matthew discovers his first gray hair (and loses it just as fast), and Mom admits she’s not a natural blonde—scandalous! We get reflective about the first time people started turning to us for leadershi...

This week’s dinner table gets a little wild! The family kicks things off debating whether to bring back “Peaks & Valleys” (or “Roses & Thorns,” depending who you ask) and sharing a hilarious story about Mom and Dad being recognized by their voices while out shopping. Meanwhile, Matty’s accidental guerrilla marketing moment at work proves the podcast is spreading faster than expected. Mid-m...

Matthew and Kelly are back from vacation and let’s just say airport security left Kelly needing… a “break” after (kidding — kind of). Anthony plays host for a chaotic round of The Newlywed Game with mixed results — turns out some of shouldn’t be the host! The family dives into the question: should you keep photos of your exes, or hit delete and move on? Opinions vary (because of course they do) —...

Kelly and Matthew are heading out on vacation, but before they jet off, the family dives deep — and this week, we’re talking about the life event that hit each of us the hardest. There are stories, tears, and a few moments that might have you reaching for a Kleenex. It’s real, raw, and a reminder that this family doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. Anthony shares what happened on his latest wor...

This week’s dinner table gets a little competitive (and a little revealing). The family takes the CliftonStrengths assessment and sees who actually knows Anthony best—spoiler alert, it gets interesting. Matt confesses an unexpected addiction, and everyone admits what they secretly spoil themselves with. We also learn why you should never send Matthew or Kelly to the store without painfully clear i...

This week’s family dinner takes a wild ride. We imagine what life would look like if we hit the Powerball jackpot—though Mom still doesn’t quite grasp that being a billionaire means you can officially retire from chores. Kelly’s nurse chimes in with a very graphic medical story that left us all queasy (consider this your warning). To lighten things up, the family plays a round of Would You Rather—...

This week’s episode kicks off with a peek behind the curtain as listeners get to hear what really happens before the mics officially go live. Anthony has a moment of discovery when he learns what a Kotex is (better late than never!), while Matthew shares his latest attempt at hair regrowth using pumpkin oil. The family dives into some deeper conversations too—exploring diversity, racial remarks, a...

Mom and Anthony are finally back from Europe—and let’s just say someone might have brought home more than souvenirs (yes, the whole family got sick 🙃). Anthony has a moment of self-awareness when he realizes he’s turning into his dad—especially when it comes to helping random strangers. We also dive into the curious case of who in the family is an extroverted introvert, and how that helps us stri...

The family table is back with a listener confessional that had us blushing—turns out someone had a very awkward run-in after dreaming about a coworker. Anthony even admits he’s had his share of spicy dreams in the past 👀. We check in on Tony’s health, and with Anthony and Mom heading off to Italy next week, Mom swears she’s going to “sleep in”… but with a jam-packed vacation schedule, we’re not h...

Matty’s back from his epic trek to Oregon, and let’s just say… he’s got stories, and none of them are short. GG checks in to share all the new things she’s learning at 80—yes, even butt plugs make the syllabus. We give an update on Dad’s health after a tough week, then take a wild detour into the world of NASA’s latest breakthrough: food from astronaut poop (you’re welcome). The kids finally confe...

In this episode, Kelly admits to accidentally chewing part of a plastic spork—while Anthony and the rest of the family spiral into a full-blown investigation on how that even happens. From there, it’s a chaotic mix of kitchen noises, clanking utensils, and morning prayers being interrupted by clattering silverware. We also dive into who really finishes the nacho cheese with their finger (spoiler:...

Tensions are high this week as the family dives into wedding planning drama—who’s the bridezilla, who’s not invited, and why does everyone have so many opinions? Meanwhile, a heatwave nearly takes Mom out during a family trip, lets just say no water in sight and only booze on hand, is not a good mix. Add in a classic Anthony vs. Mom argument (yes, someone stormed off), and you’ve got peak family c...

This week’s Sunday Family Dinner is a wild ride from start to finish—and we mean that literally. Anthony shares his journey of finally replacing his decades-old mattress (spoiler: it was his parents’), and things spiral from there in the best way possible. We dive into everything from questionable hygiene habits (how often are you really changing your sheets?) to why people insist on chatting in p...

This week’s Sunday Family Dinner is a buffet of laughs, first-world drama, and sleep-induced terror. It all starts with a sleeveless fashion statement and the universal truth: if you’ve got elbow fat, your food probably slaps. From there, we spiral into storytelling battles—who remembers it right, who’s just making it up, and who insists on adding unnecessary weather reports to every family memory...

Welcome back to the table—where the air is cool (if Matt has his way), and the conversation is anything but. This week, the Family sweats it out over thermostat drama, finally reaching a fragile peace treaty in the war over air conditioning. From there, things heat up with a surprisingly passionate discussion about shower habits. Do you wash your feet? Are you using the same rag for everything ? L...

This week at the table, we’re talking friendship—what it means, how it shows up in our lives, and yes, how much sarcasm one family can squeeze into a sentimental topic. Things quickly take a turn (as they always do) when we start sharing what our ideal superpowers would be—and what exactly we’d do with them for 24 hours. Let’s just say it’s not all heroic. And in true family fashion, we wrap thing...

At the time of recording, we gathered around the table a little earlier than usual to record on Juneteenth—so while it’s a regular Friday drop for you, we were soaking up that midweek energy. We kick things off by honoring Juneteenth with some quick facts, a dash of history, and one of us finding out (on mic!) that there’s a whole flag for it. From there, it’s the usual blend of sarcasm, good-natu...

This week’s dinner conversation goes off the rails (as usual). We talk about the fine line between “collaborative” and “project dictator,” whether or not we’ve ever been that coworker, and how one sibling’s facial expressions have been professionally diagnosed as “RBF.” Spoiler: no lies detected. We also share health updates nobody asked for, debate whether you can casually drink at work, and reli...

This week, at the time of recording, it's Pride Month—and we’re diving into stories that range from heartwarming to hilarious. We swap memories of our very first Pride experiences, reflect on what support (or the lack of it) looked like growing up, and debate whether Grandma may have had a little something queer going on (jury’s still out). From missed parades to surprise defenders in the family,...

This week’s episode we open up about what it’s been like navigating Alzheimer’s in our family—how it shows up in everyday moments, what we’re learning as we go, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with loving someone through it. There’s laughter, of course (this is still Sunday Family Dinner), but this week’s conversation hits a little deeper. Pull up a chair and join us for an episode full...

This week at the table, we kick things off with a fiery Am I the Asshole? that has us divided — should you give up your hard-earned window seat on a flight just because someone asks nicely ? Spoiler alert: opinions are loud and legroom is sacred. From there, we wander (as we do) into the deeply philosophical territory of… urinal cake-scented gum, weird childhood memories, and who actually has the...

Pull up a chair—just don’t sit in Kelly’s spot. This week’s dinner feels a little different with our sister missing from the table, and we’re feeling it. But the show (and the meal) must go on. In this episode, the men of the family hold it down as best they can. We open with a tough update about Kelly’s dog, Nola, who gave everyone quite a scare (yes, even the cat got emotional). There’s tenderne...