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

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La Caja China pig roasting box The Bear (FX) New Deal Fruit - Deli & Subs Ted Lasso on Apple TV+

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In this special crossover episode, John and Rick join forces with Chris and Paul from the VentThis Podcast for a wild ride through dad life, streaming disasters, and household rage moments only a parent could understand.

From the pain of empty shampoo bottles to the betrayal of dry cereal and missing toilet paper, this episode is a hilarious look at the everyday chaos we all pretend not to lose our minds over.

Highlights include:

• The art of dad venting • Streaming cliffhangers that never pay off • Petty household frustrations every dad will relate to • Party guests using the curtains for… WHAT?! • TV shows we loved—and those that failed us

Buckle up—this is middle-aged madness at its finest.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Episode 30 Begins! 00:39 – Intro: Meet Chris and Paul from VentThis 01:17 – How The Mack & G Show Started 04:12 – Are Dads Too Soft? A Parenting Debate 06:46 – The Great Empty Package Vent 08:09 – Shampoo Bottles, Sneaky Tricks, and TP Theft 11:18 – Kids’ Wasteful Habits (and Dad Solutions) 12:45 – Big Toothpaste, Big Shampoo, Big TP 15:02 – The Curtain Incident at a Teen Party 19:01 – Who Leaves One Sip of OJ? 20:00 – Cereal Without Milk: A Dad Tragedy 21:06 – Rick's Ice Water with Oreos Controversy 27:02 – Streaming Shows That Lost Us 30:45 – Great Shows That Didn’t Get Renewed 32:59 – Weekly Drops vs Binge Releases 36:43 – White Lotus: Brilliant or Overrated? 39:51 – Modern Family, Sitcoms, and Dad Comfort TV 41:12 – Phil Dunphy = Johnny Mack? 42:04 – VentThis Call-In Challenge

Links & Mentions:

VentThis Podcast on YouTube VentThis Instagram Night Sky (Amazon Prime) White Lotus (HBO)

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In this summer-themed episode, Johnny Mack and Ricky G crack open the cold drinks and dive into their favorite warm-weather memories. From old-school pool days and Red Sox on the radio to grilling hacks and public water park trauma, this episode is packed with dad-life stories and relatable laughs.

They also explore what summer looks like today—whether it’s SharkTivity apps, fighting over thermostat settings, or debating the true MVP of dessert: slush or ice cream.

Highlights include:

• Hitting at Fenway Park (with an audience!) • Classic 1980s pool and beach traditions • Thermostat wars & lawn mowing rituals • Water park horror stories (flip-flops required) • Ice cream vs. slush: the ultimate dad decision

Fire up the grill and join us for a laid-back episode full of nostalgia, honesty, and laughs.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & green screen experiment 01:41 Recap: Vent This podcast appearance 02:39 Upcoming collab: The Midlifers podcast 04:00 Johnny hosts Father’s Day trivia 04:40 Ricky hits at Fenway Park 06:26 Local softball league kickoff 07:26 Childhood pool stories & summer freedom 09:20 River Beach, Biankey’s pizza, and Kelly’s chowder 12:04 Cape Cod vacations & pond swimming 14:28 Summer baseball burnout & AC battles 18:00 Slip ‘n slides, sprinklers, and city hydrants 21:00 Pet memories: Tiger the special cat 24:00 Red Sox radio nostalgia & Pedro/Clemens 26:39 Favorite summer songs: Will Smith, Van Halen, Go-Go’s 30:38 Adult summers, Cape trips & SharkTivity 34:09 Jaws trauma & favorite shark movies 35:00 Softball brotherhood in Boxford 36:21 Cookout vs. BBQ: the real difference 37:03 Hamburger or hot dog? 38:17 Ice cream vs. slush debate 41:00 Mowing the lawn = dad therapy 43:02 Renting pools & Airbnb drama 47:23 Public pool horror & Action Park documentary 50:22 Grilling favorites: sausages, steak, and toasted buns 55:00 “Make you a plate” meaning & grilling hacks 1:02:02 Hot dog tips, fried bologna & watermelon tricks 1:04:30 How to support the show & what’s next

Links & Mentions:

Class Action Park Documentary (HBO) Sharktivity App – Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Friends Talking Shop Podcast The Midlifers Podcast

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