Podcasts by Whats Up Cuz?

#3 Getting Detention w/ Marco Valastro! from 2023-03-23T06:03:30

Marco Valastro joins Lisa and Erica for the first time to talk about his recent shoulder surgery, getting detention, and what he remembers from filming Cake Boss so young. Then they answer some ...

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#2 First Boyfriend w/ Sofia Valastro! from 2023-03-15T16:21:14

Sofia Valastro (along with her boyfriend Anthony) join Lisa and Erica to talk about having her boyfriend meet the family for the first time. Then they answer some fan questions!  

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#1 Back to Carlo's Bakery with Lisa Valastro & Erica Spera! from 2023-03-08T18:06:56

Cake Boss' Lisa Valastro and her cousin Erica Spera are back for Season 3! Lisa finally got her colonoscopy and Erica made her late night television debut. At the end, they answer a few fan emai...

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#12 Wedding Planning & wikiFeet w/ Eric D'Alessandro! from 2022-10-31T16:10:47

Comedian Eric D'Alessandro joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera to talk about Game of Thrones, his upcoming wedding, and what jobs he had in planning it all. They answer a fan email about not wan...

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#11 Buddy Jr.'s Last Football Season with Lisa Valastro from 2022-10-24T05:37:02

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up on Buddy Jr.'s last football season, being "Team Mom" for the football team, the lovely chaos that comes with high school sports, and her son Carlo being t...

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#10 Who Pays for the First Date? w/ Lisa Valastro from 2022-10-17T17:51:25

Marlene Scrivo joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera to catch up on their kids both going to school at University of Delaware, and Buddy teaching a class to the hospitality program. They answer so...

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#9 Catching your Kids Watching Porn w/ Mauro Castano! from 2022-10-10T16:14:13

Mauro Castano joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera to share the story of how he met his wife Maddalena and started working in the family bakery. They answer a fan email from a parent who caught t...

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#8 High School Reunions w/ Lisa Valastro from 2022-10-03T15:57:03

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about high school reunions as Lisa organizes a Little Ferry reunion party with Buddy. They answer some fan emails about your partner always being late, long di...

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#7 College Drop Off and IVF w/ Mary Sciarrone from 2022-09-26T16:45:52

Mary Sciarrone joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera to talk about dropping her kids off at college, becoming an empty nester, and what going through the IVF process was like to get her twins Luci...

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#6 Social Media Bullying with Buddy Castano! from 2022-09-19T17:45:40

Buddy Castano joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera to talk about graduating college, how his life has changed since Cake Boss, and how to battle mean social media comments. They answer a fan emai...

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#5 Dogs are Family with Maddalena Castano! from 2022-09-12T06:04:43

Maddalena Castano joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week! She shares the story of how they got their dog Biscotti and how he's quickly become a member of the family. They answer some fan ...

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#4 Parenting Dilemmas with Buddy Valastro ! from 2022-09-06T05:01:34

Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week to talk about their latest home renovation and why you can never switch sides of the bed. They also answer some fan email...

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#3 The College Debate with Buddy Valastro Jr. ! from 2022-08-29T06:44:26

Lisa's son Buddy Valastro Jr. joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week to talk about his feelings about going to college or working in the family business, and his most recent football inju...

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#2 Dating Rules for Daughters with Sofia Valastro ! from 2022-08-22T15:13:42

Lisa's daughter Sofia joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week to talk about going back to college, and learning how to cook. They answer some fan emails asking about Sofia's new boyfriend,...

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#1 Family Opinions with guest Lisa Valastro! from 2022-08-15T16:07:28

We're back with Season 2! Buddy's sister Lisa joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week to talk about her beach wedding in the Bahamas. They answer some emails about your family not approvin...

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#62 My Son Skipped School...Now What? from 2022-03-14T08:00

Lisa updates Erica on Buddy Jr's latest stunt: skipping school. They answers a fan email about trying to juggle giving all your kids attention and having a spouse who is always gone working. &nb...

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#61 How do you Deal with Conflict? from 2022-02-28T09:00

Lisa updates Erica on their post-covid Christmas celebration with the entire family. They answers a fan email about a roommate conflict and how to approach a solution. 

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#60 Sophia's First Semester of College from 2022-02-07T09:00

Lisa updates Erica on Sophia's first semester of college, and discuss the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. They answers a fan email about how to keep Italian family traditions alive...

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#59 Someone put the Horns on me! from 2022-01-31T09:00

Lisa updates Erica on her conspiracy that someone "put the horns on her" as she has started to discover grey hairs. They answers a fan email about how to get rid of baby fever. 

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#58 My Son's First Sports Injury from 2022-01-24T09:00

Lisa updates Erica on Marco's latest sports injury, and how he ended up needing to go in for surgery. They answers a fan email about how to handle a friend's wedding celebrations that may be out...

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#57 We all got Covid from 2022-01-18T06:50:05

Lisa updates Erica on the Valastro covid outbreak during the holidays. They answers a fan email about how to handle being a stepparent, and not overstepping your boundaries. 

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#56 We made 8,000 pounds of cookies! from 2022-01-10T09:00

Lisa and Erica are back after a busy, busy bakery season! Lisa talks about working the production lines at Lackawanna, and answers some fan questions about dealing with stressful house guests, a...

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#55 How do you deal with a mean sister-in-law? from 2021-11-01T07:13:05

Lisa talks about Buddy Jr. getting his license, and how Carlo is experiencing some "youngest child syndrome". They discuss if buying your kids more video game related toys is a good idea, and an...

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#54 Should you start a business with a friend? from 2021-10-26T02:56:01

Lisa talks about why they had to send their dog Duke back to the trainer. They talk answer a fan email about how to navigate going into business with friends or family. 

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#53 Can a Relationship Work with Two Different Religions? from 2021-10-18T17:22:08

Lisa talks about Buddy Jr. getting put to work in Vegas. She later joins Buddy in Vegas for work and ends up at The Comedy Cellar.  They talk answer a fan email about if dating someone with...

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#52 Visiting Sofia at College! from 2021-10-12T03:08:20

Lisa and Erica talk about Lisa's first time visiting Sofia at college for family weekend! Lisa and Buddy went to their first "frat party" and got to see how much Sofia is loving University of De...

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#51 How to Manage When Your Spouse Travels for Work from 2021-10-05T06:58:02

Lisa and Erica talk about life getting back to normal again and going to big weddings. They answer some fan emails about how to cope with your husband traveling a lot for work, and if you should...

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#50 Why Lisa got a Hysterectomy from 2021-09-28T03:49:11

Lisa tells Erica about why she decided to get a hysterectomy. The two talk about if couples should live together before they're married, and how to divide the roles evenly in the relationship. T...

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#50 Lisa got a Hysterectomy from 2021-09-28T03:49:11

Lisa tells Erica about why she decided to get a hysterectomy. The two talk about if couples should live together before they're married, and how to divide the roles evenly in the relationship. T...

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#49 Cyberbullying 🚨 from 2021-09-20T08:00

Lisa updates Erica about a recent Bully in her Instagram comments. They answer a fan email from a woman who asks, "What are these girls wearing?". 

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#48 Bringing your First Kid to College from 2021-09-13T05:40:12

Lisa updates Erica on dropping Sofia off at college, and Buddy's new future plans. They answer a fan email from a woman who wants her friend to stop making negative comments about her appearance...

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#47 Will a picky eater always be picky? from 2021-08-23T08:00

Lisa updates Erica on the tongue tied situation with Carlo. They answer a fan email from a woman who wants to change her original wedding dress for her upcoming vow renewal ceremony. 

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#46 Vacationing with your In-Laws from 2021-08-16T08:00

Lisa updates Erica on her decision to vaccinate her children. They answer a fan email from a woman who went on vacation for the first time with her future in-laws. 

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#45 Should your kids have control of their money? from 2021-08-09T17:42:01

Lisa and Erica talk about their scary experiences with laser hair removal. They answer a fan email from an 18 year old woman who does not want to give her parents her bank account number and pas...

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#44 Where's my Birthday Cake?! 🍰 from 2021-08-02T08:00

Lisa fills Erica in on their dog Duke's latest behavior. They answer a fan email from a woman who's upset her husband didn't get her a birthday cake!

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#43 🎓Graduation Season 🎓 from 2021-07-26T08:00

Lisa and Erica catch up about Sofia and Marco's graduation ceremonies. They answer an email from a listener who is struggling to figure out their next career move.

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#42 All about Prom! from 2021-07-14T03:36:34

Lisa and Erica talk all about Sofia's Prom! From dress shopping, to pictures, to new trends and more. They answer an email from a listener who is struggling with people invading their privacy.&n...

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#41 The New Wedding Trends from 2021-06-28T08:00

Lisa and Erica talk all about the latest wedding trends; from bachelorette parties, to bridal showers, to weddings, and more! They also discuss if couples should live together before they get ma...

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#40 When is the "Covid Excuse" going to end? from 2021-06-21T08:00

Lisa and Erica talk about the frustrating "covid excuses" that are everywhere. They answer an email from a woman who is having trouble getting her kids to play on their own, without her there.&n...

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#39 How do you handle disrespect? from 2021-06-14T08:00

Lisa has an update on Marco's lacrosse season, and how hard it is to be quiet in the stands. They answer an email from a woman who feel s like a bad mom for losing her temper while dealing with ...

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#38 We all have to make Sacrifices from 2021-06-07T08:00

Lisa & Erica catch up on Buddy's latest gluten free pizza recipe, what it really takes to film a TV show, and how Lisa had a scare at Marco's lacrosse game. They answer an email from a woman...

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#37 How do I get the spark back in my relationship? from 2021-05-24T08:00

Lisa & Erica catch up on Lisa's latest doctor's appointment. They answer an email from a woman who feels like she's lost her sex drive, and a woman who is worried about getting married too s...

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#36 If you feed them, they'll work harder from 2021-05-17T08:00

Lisa & Erica catch up on the latest construction at the Valastro's. They answer an email from a woman who doesn't want her husband's dog sleeping in her bed, how much should you care about y...

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#35 Can you ask your daughter to be more feminine? from 2021-05-10T08:00

Lisa & Erica catch up on Sophia's birthday and what being a legal adult really means. They answer a fan email from a woman who wants her daughter to dress more feminine and professional, and...

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#34 with Buddy Valastro! from 2021-05-03T08:00

BUDDY VALASTRO joins Lisa & Erica to answer some fan questions! They answer a fan email from a woman who wants to sleep in separate bedrooms, and one from a woman who's worried about her bro...

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#33 You can look, but you can't "like" from 2021-04-26T08:00

Lisa & Erica are catching up on Lisa's most recent DMV experience, and other uncomfortable customer interactions. They answer a fan email from a woman who can't get her husband to stop likin...

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#32 "Mary Jane" is now in New Jersey from 2021-04-19T08:00

Lisa & Erica are catching up on the families trip to Vegas, and all the new marijuana laws in New Jersey and New York. They answer a fan email about celebrating anniversaries, is it tacky or...

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#31 Buddy had another hand surgery?! from 2021-04-12T08:00

Lisa & Erica are back with more episodes and are catching up about Buddy's most recent hand surgery, and their family vacation. They answer a fan email about dealing with anxiety, and share ...

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#30 Quick Update! from 2021-03-15T08:00

Erica gives a short update on why there's no full episode this week. We'll be back next week and thank you for listening! In the meantime please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send us a ...

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#29 At what age should you "settle down"? from 2021-03-08T09:00

Lisa shares Buddy's newest experiment: making pizzas! The bakery is now shipping NY Style Pizza nationwide. They answer some fan emails about whether a 28 year old should "settle down" and a wom...

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#28 Will you get the Covid vaccine? from 2021-03-01T09:00

The gals talk about registering for the vaccine and Lisa shares some of her hesitations. They answer some fan emails about a husband always "messing up" your takeout order, and a woman whose sis...

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#27 I went to a Psychic for the First Time from 2021-02-22T09:00

The gals talk about Lisa's first visit to a Psychic. Erica shares her experiences with psychics in the past. They answer a fan email about being pregnant with baby #2, and how to make sure you g...

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#26 When Valentine's Day is also your kid's Birthday from 2021-02-16T05:21:15

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up about her son Carlo's Birthday being on Valentine's Day! They answer some fan emails about the conflicts that come with running a business as a family and ...

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#25 How Buddy played matchmaker for Lisa's sister from 2021-02-08T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about how Buddy setup Lisa's sister with her future husband years ago. Lisa talks about how technology is advancing in great ways when it comes to returning a ...

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#24 I had no idea my son was tongue-tied! from 2021-01-25T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about Carlo's recent tongue-tied diagnosis, and the clues that made Lisa notice something was wrong. They answer a fan email about what to do when your boyfrie...

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#23 They tried to break into our house from 2021-01-18T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about a recent attempted robbery at the Valastro home. They answer a fan email about a mother in law who seems to be favoring one child, and one about what to ...

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#22 Taking it one day at a time from 2021-01-11T09:00

THANK YOU for all your messages and Emails!!! Lisa gives us an update about her options for her fibrocystic breast diagnosis and an update on Buddy's hand. They answer a fan email about how to "...

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#21 Can you skip dessert when you're married to Buddy? from 2021-01-04T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera discuss the battle of staying healthy during the holiday season. Lisa talks about all the taste tests Buddy conducts in their home with new recipes, and how one bit...

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#20 Lisa's Fibrocystic Breast Disease: Should she get a Mastectomy? from 2020-12-28T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera discuss Lisa's very own dilemma, of if she should get a Mastectomy. Lisa fills us in about her ongoing battle with fibrocystic breast disease, why she's at a higher...

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#19 What does your Covid Christmas look like? from 2020-12-21T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera wish you all a Merry Christmas this week! Holidays are a lot different this year, and they talk about the changes in their usual plans, gift ideas, and reminisque a...

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#18 If you're not paying for the wedding, do you get a say? from 2020-12-14T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about Sophia's latest update: receiving her first college acceptance letter! They answer some fan emails about how to disagree with your mother's strong weddin...

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#17 What goes around comes around from 2020-12-07T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera answer an email about a bullying situation, and feeling left out of parties.

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#16 My son doesn't want to go to college from 2020-11-30T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about Buddy Jr.'s latest news, that he doesn't want to go to college. They answer some fan emails about how to make new holiday traditions as a couple, and how...

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#15 Covid Outbreaks: Schools lockdown before the holidays from 2020-11-23T09:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera talk about how the family went through a Covid scare and had to quarantine for two weeks. They debate why schools are allowed to play sports with no masks on, while...

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#14 Dogs are apart of the family from 2020-11-16T18:30:14

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up on the latest addition to the family: Duke the German Shepherd! Duke has completed his training and is now home with the Valastros. They answer some emails...

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#13 This show is NOT going to break my family apart from 2020-11-09T09:00

This week Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) catch up on how Carlo has been adjusting to his new school rules. Erica shares the story of her latest comedy gig gone bad, and Lis...

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#12 with Buddy Valastro - Road to recovery from 2020-11-02T09:00

BUDDY VALASTRO joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week. Buddy gives us an update on his hand, his road to recovery, and how the family worked more than ever to keep the bakery open during ...

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#11 with Mary Sciarrone - There are no secrets in this family from 2020-10-26T08:00

MARY SCIARRONE (Buddy's Sister) joins Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera this week. Mary's family has temporarily moved in with Lisa and Buddy, and they reminisce about when Lisa first met all of Bud...

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#10 How did Buddy propose? from 2020-10-19T08:00

This week Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about a scarring surprise Sophia got while picking up Buddy Jr. from a friend's house. They answer an email from a newly engag...

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#9 Have you ever had plastic surgery? from 2020-10-12T08:00

This week Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about how Buddy Jr. wants to take Ubers by himself when he goes out, and Lisa's reasons for saying "No". A parent emails in ab...

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#8 What happened to Buddy Valastro's hand?!? from 2020-10-05T08:00

This week Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about Buddy's accident. Lisa recaps the story of what happened that day and how a relaxing family Sunday turned into dialing 9...

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#7 How do you plan to cook for a big Italian family? from 2020-09-21T08:00

Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about how post quarantine, they struggle to fit into their heels. They answer some fan emails regarding; how to prepare a large holiday ...

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#6 Am I giving my spouse enough attention? from 2020-09-14T08:00

Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about inspired Lisa to change from a blonde to a brunette. They answer some fan emails regarding; how to make sure your partner doesn't ...

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#5 Send my kid to school, or keep them virtual? from 2020-09-07T08:00

Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) talk about the pros and cons of sending your kids back to school. Lisa has been struggling with the decision of going to school vs. virtual l...

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#4 How do I talk to my kids about sex? from 2020-08-31T08:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up about how Buddy Jr. has come out of his shell this past year. They answer some questions about what age do you let your children start dating, how to talk ...

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#3 When should you meet the family? from 2020-08-24T08:00

Lisa and Erica catch up about Erica's most recent date gone bad, and Lisa shares the story of how her and Buddy met. They answer some questions about when is the right time to meet someone's fam...

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#2 Am I a bad Mom for using Daycare on my day off? from 2020-08-17T08:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up about Sophia getting her license and all the fears of your kid being able to drive by themselves. They answer some fan emails about having a kid free weddi...

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#1 Life before Cake Boss from 2020-08-10T08:00

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera sit down to talk about how life has changed since Cake Boss, letting cameramen into your home and the delivery room, all while watching your kids grow up on TV. The...

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Introducing: What's Up Cuz? from 2020-07-27T16:29:22

Welcome to What's Up Cuz? 

Cousins Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) sit down to share family stories from behind the scenes of the Cake Boss family. Join us like ...

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