Spilling The Gravy

10. Christmas Decorating Fights Every Couple Has: Holiday Traditions, Décor Drama & How to Survive It

🎄 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 battles: sentimental ornaments, theme debates, and quirky traditions
Top 10 decorating fights couples face every holiday season
Stirring the Pot: Am I The Asshole? Hilarious listener story about kids, decorating, and holiday chaos
Relatable and funny mother-in-law & daughter-in-law decorating moments
💡 Why Listen:
Laugh along with real-life holiday decorating fails
Learn how to survive holiday tension with partners and in-laws
Get tips and inspiration for stress-free holiday decorating
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9. Italian American Thanksgiving: Family Traditions, Holiday Food, and the Chaos of Hosting

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 with juggling multiple families.
Whether you’re Italian, American, or somewhere in between, this episode explores food memories, holiday traditions, family pressure, kitchen fails, and the meaning of Thanksgiving in a way that’s real, funny, and deeply relatable. If you love stories about family, culture, and the beautiful chaos of the holidays, this one is for you.
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8. Friends Who Become Family: How to Build Your Chosen Family

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 more meaningful over time.
Whether you’re hoping to strengthen your current friendships or create a support system that feels like home, this episode celebrates the love, loyalty, and connection behind building the family you choose.
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7. Italian Weddings & In-Law Drama: What Really Happened 😬💍

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 went right… and what went completely off the rails 🍝
How we handled in-law drama (and survived to laugh about it)
The traditions that caused tension — and the ones we’ll never forget
Real listener wedding stories that prove every family has “that moment”
Whether you’re engaged, married, or just obsessed with family dynamics, this one’s full of laughs, honesty, and a few too real confessions.
🎧 Listen to “Italian Weddings & In-Law Drama: What Really Happened” now — only on Spilling the Gravy. Follow, rate, and share to help more people laugh through the madness of love and family.

6. Only Child vs. Siblings: Who Had It Harder Growing Up?

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 follow us into adulthood
Becoming a sibling through marriage
Listener story: feeling distant from siblings as an adult
Whether you were the spoiled youngest, the responsible oldest, or grew up alone, you’ll find something to relate to. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a few “wait, that was my childhood too” moments.
💌 Send your stories to @spillingthegravy — we might read yours on the show!

5. Italian Superstitions, Haunted Family Stories & Halloween Chaos

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, we’re serving up laughs, chills, and a big plate of family truth. Plus, we get into the great Halloween vs. Christmas decorating debate — is it too soon for tinsel or just festive fun? We’re also sharing our best and worst costume stories and asking: What are YOU dressing up as this year? 🎭 DM us or tag @spillingthegravy with your spooky stories and festive decor!
Perfect for fans of family podcasts, Italian culture, and spooky Halloween content.
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4. Growing Up Italian: Family Traditions, Food Rules & Culture Shock in Italy

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 surprises from our recent trip to Italy — including the food culture shock that made us rethink everything we thought we knew about being Italian-American.
🎯 Topics we cover:
The “Italian Family Starter Pack”
Why Sunday dinner is non-negotiable
What gets you banned from the table 🍝❌
How Italy changed the way we see our roots 🇮🇹
🎧 Whether you're Italian or just Italian-adjacent, this episode will make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even call your nonna.
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3. MIL Drama, Mamma’s Boys & Couple Boundaries: The Unfiltered Truth

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 just love and respect.
💬 Got a wild MIL or mamma’s boy story? DM us @spillingthegravy — we might feature it in a future episode!
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2. Grieving a Parent: How Loss Changed Our Family Forever

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 ways it brought them closer together.
From the emotional “firsts” to the comfort of chaotic Italian family gatherings, they share how grief reshaped their family and their bond as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
This isn’t a clinical look at loss it’s a raw, real conversation about:🍝 The role of food and tradition in mourning💔 How grief shows up long after the funeral📞 The moments you instinctively reached for the phone🤝 Who showed up 💬 What actually helps someone who’s grieving
If you’ve ever lost someone close, or loved someone who has, this episode is for you.

1. MIL & DIL First Impressions – The Start of Something Real

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 time
Navigating family expectations and Italian-American traditions
The pressure to “get along” in modern families
Why we’re breaking the typical MIL/DIL stereotypes
And how our relationship grew into something real (and kind of amazing)
Whether you're a daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, future in-law, or just someone with a loud family and a group chat you can't escape, this episode sets the tone for honest, unfiltered conversations about family dynamics, culture, and connection.
🎧 Listen now to hear how it all began—awkward silences, pasta, and all.