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-meal, the conversation takes a hard left—from innocent chatter to unexpectedly personal confessions about dating red flags, awkward requests, and the fine line between open-minded and “absolutely not.” Between laughter and disbelief, the family manages to keep it real, reminding listeners that no topic is truly off-limits around this table.

The episode wraps with baked ziti, garlic bread, and another round of family banter before everyone signs off with full bellies and sore cheeks from laughing. From being recognized in public to oversharing at dinner, Episode 30 is a blend of chaos, comedy, and honesty that only this family can deliver.

🍝 As promised, here’s Mom’s recipe for her famous Baked Ziti!

Ingredients

• 1 box Ziti pasta

• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

• 1 small container Ricotta cheese

• ½ cup Heavy cream

• ¼ cup Finely chopped basil

• 4 cups Pasta sauce

• 1 Tbsp each Oregano, Onion & Garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

⏱️ Prep Time: < 30 min  🕒 Total Time: 1 hour

Directions

1. Cook ziti in salted boiling water. Drain and keep in pot.

2. Add a few scoops of sauce, ricotta, basil, and spices to the warm ziti and mix well.

3. In a separate pot, warm pasta sauce and stir in fresh basil, heavy cream, ½ cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Melt and mix well over low heat.

4. In a casserole dish, spread a scoop of sauce on the bottom. Layer sauce, pasta, and cheese—repeating until all ingredients are used.

5. Finish with sauce, cheese, and remaining basil on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

6. Uncover and broil briefly to brown the top—watch closely, it browns fast!

7. Serve hot and enjoy every cheesy bite.