Tackle Football Brawls, Brady Debates & Backyard Feasts - w/ Joe Carpineto

from Laughter Included · host Johnny Mack & Ricky G

In this episode, we dive into childhood chaos, cooking traditions, and parenting curveballs with Joe Carpineto—a longtime friend of Ricky G and a true Revere original. If you grew up throwing full-contact hits in the street, this one’s for you. From thorn bush tackles and dodge-the-bully plays to giant pig roasts and navigating his son’s diabetes and celiac diagnoses, Joe’s stories are raw, hilarious, and totally relatable. Oh—and we finally settle the Brady vs. Belichick debate. Maybe. Highlights include: • Brutal backyard tackle football stories (with thorn bushes) • Wild catering gigs and Italian family feasts • Parenting through diabetes, celiac disease, and teenage chaos • Sub and pizza shop debates across Boston • Hot takes on Brady, Belichick, and Star Wars • Music and movie breakdowns from Guy Ritchie to The Beatles Get ready to laugh, argue, and maybe crave a steak and cheese. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode 31 Begins! 00:29 - HP Printer Rant and Canon Upgrade 03:27 - Guest Intro: Joe “Vish” Carpineto 06:05 - Tackle Football Brawls in Revere 10:06 - Hallway Baby Bonnet Story 12:33 - Childhood Pranks & ATC Mischief 16:44 - Joe: ChatGPT Before ChatGPT 17:00 - Learning to Cook with Grandma 20:04 - Joe’s Most Stressful Catering Job 24:00 - Parenting Through Type 1 Diabetes & Celiac Disease 28:10 - Boston’s Best Steak and Cheese Subs 32:44 - Pizza Talk: Bianchi’s, Regina, Santarpio’s 34:26 - Soccer: Yes or No? A Dad Debate 41:12 - Brady vs. Belichick: Who Gets More Credit? 47:11 - Star Wars: Overrated or Iconic? 50:17 - Guy Ritchie, Wes Anderson, and More 54:17 - Best Band Ever? Joe Makes His Case Links & Mentions: La Caja China pig roasting box The Bear (FX) New Deal Fruit - Deli & Subs Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ Support us: Patreon Site Visit the Mack & G Store Follow us: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Twitter Join our Newsletter

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