The Oven Podcast

Mini Oven #59: The studio is sweltering, the belly buttons are leaking, and the hot takes are scorching. Franco and Mario return for another unfiltered Mini Oven packed with raunchy laughs, reckless opinions, and one very controversial PB&J vs. bacon egg & cheese debate. This episode gets into: 💍 Why your ex with a fiancé shouldn’t be liking your IG stories 💔 Would you erase your most to...

Mini Oven #58: The takes are boiling over - In this episode, Mario and Franco go full unfiltered—from dodging the WWIII draft to getting hit on by gender-fluid 10s. We debate: - How long can you realistically evade the draft? - Would you hook up with a 10/10… who identifies as gender fluid? - Why airport security, concert etiquette, and 5-day work weeks deserve protests - A heartfelt tribute to St...

The Oven's preheated, and it just got scandalously hotter—Alli Murphy is back in the studio. From savage gender role debates to dating double standards and gym etiquette crimes, nothing’s off-limits in this unfiltered mini episode. We talk about: - Livvy Dunne & Paul Skenes: hot couple or clout play? - Things that should be illegal: pajama pants at the gym, mustard on burgers, and hoodies...

The Oven heads to Massapequa, NY for a full-on pizza throwdown at Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana — a legendary pizzeria. We’re sitting down with viral food creators Snack Time TV (Nicky & Fran) for the ultimate culture clash: Bronx mozz vs. Island mutz, gym bros & meatball monsters, and who really invented the Italian ice cream cone (hint: it’s not what you think 👀). From viral TikT...

Mini Oven #56: This Mini Oven got unhinged FAST. Mario and Franco kick things off with "World's Best Ex-Boyfriend" energy before diving into: - The “How Many Beers?” Game featuring Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Cher, and more 🫣 - Why Franco would dominate Angel Reese 1-on-1 in basketball (he swears) 🏀 - The great thank-you card debate and why your fridge magnets might mean you...

Mini Oven #55: Alli Murphy is BACK and she’s got the dating receipts. From insane Hinge matches to hookup "graveyards," this episode is a full-blown red flag parade—and we’re waving them proudly. The boys (Mario & Franco) get real about their dating rules, Alli breaks down her “hot face emoji” system, and things spiral into: - Condoms on the first date: peace of mind or the ultimate...

This episode is WILD from the jump. We sat down with Fat Jay, Long Island's most savage comedian, and no topic was off limits: ➡️ Ozempic vs. Metamucil ➡️ Childhood fat camp flashbacks ➡️ Sour Patch-flavored bud ➡️ Why he’d never let his girl cheat (even for $42 million), or would he? ➡️ Uncrustables, BBLs, and the token fat kid theory ➡️ And the realest take on comedy culture from someone wh...

We’re turning up the HEAT with social media sniper Jake Fine — the brains behind viral interviews, UFC content, and the secret sauce to blowing up on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. In this wild episode, Mario and Franco flip the script and grill Jake about everything : from editing for Aljamain Sterling, to surviving the worst nut shot of all time (literally ruptured), to how cheating stories,...

Coming to you from The Movement Underground in Seaford, NY with The Fight Doctor — Dr. Nicholas Giliberti. We dive into: Why UFC fighters are NEVER 100% healthy on fight night 😱 How cold plunges might be KILLING your muscle gains (Sauna vs Cold Plunge debate 🔥🧊) The real reason sports injuries are at an ALL-TIME high 🚑 His work with UFC fighter Matt “SteamRolla” Frevola and other warriors 🥊 S...

We fired up The Oven and brought the Queen of Long Island eats herself — Gabby from Eating Long Island . In this mouthwatering episode, we’re talking viral April Fools pranks (shoutout to the fake In-N-Out news that broke Long Island), legendary burger wars (All American vs. In-N-Out, it gets heated ), and Gabby’s 10-year rise from low-key food spammer to one of the Island’s most trusted taste-tes...

Mini Oven 54: We start with a good laugh as Mario puts Franco on the spot, asking for his advice on recession-proof stocks and how to counteract the effects of Trump’s tariffs. We’re not that kind of show… What’s cookin’ in The Oven today: - They’ve revived the Dire Wolf, with that said, which animals would you bring back from extinction? Shoutout to THE Ray Romano, Woolly Mammoth, Carrier Pigeon,...

Mini Oven 53: Mario opens up with a funny story involving Franco and his truck. Then we talk about our new camera set up while Franco bashes Mario’s gray sweatpants, hairline, & SNL Season 50 hat.  What’s cookin’ in The Oven today: - What’s an unattractive physical feature that you find attractive? Colored hair, freckles, beauty marks, wandering eyes, lazy eyes, bangs, cankles, and a bush?! -...

We’re celebrating our 100th episode at one of our favorite spots - Ridgewood Station Tavern in Wantagh, NY. Joining us are Vinny and Tom, aka Lavish Life, your favorite country music and EDM duo. They drop a huge secret on us, sorry for the "bleeps"! Here’s what we discuss: ⁃ How Vinny and Tom connected to form Lavish Life, and their first remix of Morgan Wallen ⁃ The delicious spread of...

Franco is taken back by Mario’s getup before they sit down with former MLB catcher and World Series Champion, Pat Cantwell.  Here’s what we discuss: Why did Mario and Pat choose catching? Is catching the hardest position in all of sports? or is it hockey goalie? The challenges of playing during the COVID pandemic Winning a World Series with the Texas Rangers beside his former college teammate Trav...

Mini Oven #52: Mario and Franco are back to debate the biggest questions of our time: Is Jason Kelce officially the better Kelce? Does playing tag count as a real sport? And most importantly, could you safely land a Boeing 747 if both pilots collapsed mid-flight? We also dive into: - Juan Soto shutting down a heckler in the best way possible - The growing war between "real" sports and ba...

Mini Oven #51: The episode begins with us arguing over whether or not Mario can sit so comfortably while he wears those gray sweatpants. Franco is tired of looking at certain parts of Mario’s body while he makes clips of their episodes. He pleads with Mario to stop wearing gray sweatpants Then, we showcase our new 3D printed gifts from Drake aka ProjectTrill over at PT Studios. Franco has a good l...

Mario and Franco dive into a mouthwatering conversation with Don Donneruno, better known as The Cake Don . Broadcasting from his iconic cupcake shop in Huntington, NY, they discuss Don’s incredible journey from an office job to becoming a cake artist and entrepreneur. He shares how a single cake post changed his life, the power of perseverance, and how social media plays a crucial role in creative...

Chef, DJ, Social Media Guru, and creator of Hug The Chef, Al Fenza, sits down with us and shares his outlook on life, good vibes, and scaring the Devil. He thinks “Life is Beautiful” is an unbelievable movie and believes that movie is a state of mind. In his eyes, the most gangster thing in the world is being a family man.  Then, he explains the difference between the overly judgmental New York It...

Mini Oven # 50 We start off with shouting out our guests on set, Kristen of New Yawk Bites & Giuliana. Then, we talk about our experiences at Gregory's Coffee in Melville and share our favorites, the Salted Caramel Cold Brew & the Biscotti Testarossa. Would you rather be hunted or fished? Mario's hoping for one shot, one kill, and Franco neglects the fact that there are gators an...

Mini Oven #49: Rob is ready to talk his ish while we admire our new couch, thanks to our girl Alli. In honor of the cold weather, we start by getting into our top 3 soups and Franco isn’t convinced chowder and bisque are considered soup. Then, Franco is not happy with Mario’s take on Philly Cheesesteak versus Chopped Cheese and tells him to get cultured! Mario expresses concern regarding his cigar...

Mario rocks solo with Chef Eric LeVine, winner of Food Network's "Chopped", at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York. The duo jokes about a little miscommunication, sharing food and Chef’s intolerance with spicy foods. He even shares a time that ghost peppers got him pulled over! Then, Chef talks about how our struggles make us who we are and his bittersweet experience with runni...

Mini Oven #48: Alli Murphy, owner of Alli Murphy Photography, has Franco in a cage and Mario shackled for this entire conversation. It begins with some shenanigans, followed by an explanation of what boudoir photography actually is. The trio discuss the success of Alli's business and how she is able to empower women and build their confidence. Then, they share their takes on self-love, double...

Mini Oven #47: First and foremost, thoughts and prayers to those affected by the disastrous LA Wildfires. The fire discussion leads Franco and Mario down a little Cloud Seeding and Chemtrail rabbit hole. Then, they share their struggles with allergies, sneezing, coughing, and cramping as they get older. The guys even talk about their weird sleeping positions and somehow it takes them into a conver...

Mini Oven #46: Hamptons Dave tells the backstory behind his nickname and talks about his basketball days out in the Hamptons and Buffalo State. Then, Dave compares The Ryan Show to Don King. And after that, the guys discuss the best childhood moments, Yankee Stadium, Juan Soto and whether or not Joe Burrow deserves MVP. From there, Franco asks which fast food dipping sauces are the best, Mario ven...

Mini Oven #45: From the warehouse of 2X Baked Labs, Franco starts with a very hot take on meatballs. Then, Mario & Franco share their comical lists of little moments that mean the most. After that, it's onto their rankings of the hottest cartoon characters, followed by Franco's concerns regarding drive through car washes. Finally, the guys wrap up with a discussion about Franco'...