What's Up Cuz?

Lisa Valastro & Erica Spera

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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 it's sunday dinner as we answer fan emails about life, love, and of course family. Don't miss out on what happens when the cameras stop rolling. Email us: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

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83 episodes

#8 Pineapple Prank w/ Maurizio Belgiovine!

Lisa's brother Maurizio joins her and Erica to talk about what Pineapple decorations really mean...Then they answer some fan questions! WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

18m
May 12, 2023
#7 Allergic Reaction w/ Buddy Valastro Jr.!

Lisa's son Buddy Jr. joins her and Erica to talk about deciding whether or not to go to college, and the time he had an almost deadly allergic reaction while with the family in Italy. Then they answer some fan questions! WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

22m
Apr 28, 2023
#6 Lack of Privacy w/ Lisa Valastro!

Lisa Valastro and Erica Spera catch up about Erica's trip to Las Vegas and seeing Magic Mike Live for the first time. Lisa talks about her nerves of having another teen driver in the house (Marco). Then they answer some fan questions! WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

27m
Apr 20, 2023
#5 Marc Anthony Scam w/ Joy “JJ” Ortiz

Family friend Joy “JJ” Ortiz joins Lisa and Erica for the first time to talk about the recent Marc Anthony scam that her mother and family went through. Then they answer some fan questions! WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

36m
Apr 05, 2023
#4 Big Dreams with Carlo Valastro!

Carlo Valastro joins Lisa and Erica for the first time to talk about running for student government, his dreams of running a restaurant, and what he remembers from Cake Boss. WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsupcuz/support

21m
Mar 29, 2023
#3 Getting Detention w/ Marco Valastro!

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 fan questions!   WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: ⁠instagram.com/lisavalastro4⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: ⁠instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatsupcuz/support

23m
Mar 23, 2023
#2 First Boyfriend w/ Sofia Valastro!

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!   WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatsupcuz/support

21m
Mar 15, 2023
#1 Back to Carlo's Bakery with Lisa Valastro & Erica Spera!

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 emails.   WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupcuzpod  Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatsupcuz/support

28m
Mar 08, 2023
#12 Wedding Planning & wikiFeet w/ Eric D'Alessandro!

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 wanting to invite a coworker/friend to your wedding and bachelorette party. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrS4vLZW8NZgXwMog6OV4A  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

31m
Oct 31, 2022
#11 Lisa Valastro & Erica Spera

Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

24m
Oct 24, 2022
#10 Who Pays for the First Date? w/ Lisa Valastro

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 some fan emails about dealing with a stepmom who does not approve of your family traditions with your kids, and another about who should pay for the first date / if you should raise your daughters to pay for dates in a relationship.  Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

22m
Oct 17, 2022
#9 Catching your Kids Watching Porn with Mauro Castano!

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 their son watching porn. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

20m
Oct 10, 2022
#8 High School Reunions w/ Lisa Valastro

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 distance relationships, and transferring colleges. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

23m
Oct 03, 2022
#7 College Drop Off and IVF w/ Mary Sciarrone

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 Lucia and Joseph. They answer a fan email about how to deal with their spouse being absent a lot while they travel for work. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial //www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

22m
Sep 26, 2022
#6 Social Media Bullying with Buddy Castano!

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 email about gift ideas for men, and how to deal with family members commenting on your weight. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial //www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

26m
Sep 19, 2022
#5 Dogs are Family with Maddalena Castano!

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 emails asking how long should you wait to get engaged, and how to smoothly recover from forgetting someone's name. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

20m
Sep 12, 2022
#4 Parenting Dilemmas with Buddy Valastro !

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 emails about different parenting dilemmas.  Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial //www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial Follow us on Instagram: Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

29m
Sep 06, 2022
#3 The College Debate with Buddy Valastro Jr. !

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 injury. They answer a fan email asking about how to get over nerves and talk to a guy you like.  Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial //www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa  https://www.instagram.com/spericaa

20m
Aug 29, 2022
#2 Dating Rules for Daughters with Sofia Valastro !

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, and a father writes in wondering if his dating rules for his 14 year old daughter are too strict.   Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email us at: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial //www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 https://www.instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa https://www.instagram.com/spericaa SOFIA VALASTRO: instagram.com/fiav_21 https://www.instagram.com/fiav_21/

24m
Aug 22, 2022
#1 Family Opinions with guest Lisa Valastro!

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 approving of the person you're dating, and what to do if your family stops talking to each other. Email us your questions here: WhatsUpCuzPod@gmail.com  WATCH OUR EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: www.youtube.com/c/CakehouseOfficial FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: LISA VALASTRO: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 ERICA SPERA: instagram.com/spericaa LISA VALASTRO (BUDDY'S SISTER): instagram.com/cakebosslisa4811 

22m
Aug 15, 2022
#62 My Son Skipped School...Now What?

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.   Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

20m
Mar 14, 2022
#61 How do you Deal with Conflict?

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.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

18m
Feb 28, 2022
#60 Sophia's First Semester of College

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.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

18m
Feb 07, 2022
#59 Someone put the Horns on me!

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.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

15m
Jan 31, 2022
#58 My Son's First Sports Injury

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 of your price range.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

15m
Jan 24, 2022
#57 We all got Covid

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.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

21m
Jan 18, 2022
#56 We made 8,000 pounds of cookies!

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, and what kind of car you should buy.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

18m
Jan 10, 2022
#55 How do you deal with a mean sister-in-law?

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 answer a fan email about dealing with a mean sister-in-law.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

20m
Nov 01, 2021
#54 Should you start a business with a friend?

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.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

16m
Oct 26, 2021
#53 Can a Relationship Work with Two Different Religions?

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 a different religion is a dealbreaker.  Email your questions to: whatsupcuzpod@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave us a 5 Star Review on Apple podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-cuz/id1525327424 Follow us on Instagram // Lisa Valastro: instagram.com/lisavalastro4 // Erica Spera: instagram.com/spericaa

23m
Oct 18, 2021