Let Her Toss Your Salad? UFC Fight Predictions, Who Has a Glass Chin? & New York Yankees Hair Rule

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02/19/25 • 21 min

Mini Oven # 50
We start off with shouting out our guests on set, Kristen of New Yawk Bites & Giuliana. Then, we talk about our experiences at Gregory's Coffee in Melville and share our favorites, the Salted Caramel Cold Brew & the Biscotti Testarossa.
Would you rather be hunted or fished? Mario's hoping for one shot, one kill, and Franco neglects the fact that there are gators and sharks out there.
Do you let girls toss your salad? Franco doesn't even understand the phrase and immediately regrets asking once Mario discloses the meaning. Rob is quite surprised by Mario's answer and asks if he's been having bad dreams or something.
Do you pluck your nose hairs? Mario buzzes or waxes his and Franco is concerned about the hair when he gets older. Apparently, Franco can't pluck a nose hair without sneezing and says he did his research. Plucking of nose hairs can activate the trigeminal nerve leading to a sneeze. Mario also expresses his displeasure with eyebrow threading.
Do I look cute today? Franco almost slipped up here.
Should the New York Yankees change their facial hair requirements? We're in agreement with this one and it's about maintaining a standard and tradition. The athletes who truly want to be there won't care about facial hair. Mario goes off on a beard and tattoo tangent and Franco shares the Devin Williams day 1 facial hair situation with the Yankees.
When is it too early or too late to call someone? The rules are back - Don't call Franco at 5am and Mario once again with his list of variables. Thank God Franco is growing up though.
UFC time - who wins in Seattle? Henry Cejudo or Song Yadong? This leads to a Luke Rockhold vs Chris Weidman debate and then onto Mario routinely being told he looks like Weidman.
What are some of the most under the radar foods? Key lime pie and pistachio ice cream cause a ruckus. Rob chimes in with burnt ends and Franco calls Mario an old man for saying Knish. Mario talks about his love for Burger City in East Meadow and states a knish must be eaten after your burgers, not before.
What are foods you love, but would never touch as a child? Eggplants is at the top of our list, followed by guacamole, rye bread, and Franco can't help himself and brings up pistachio ice cream again. Can't forget about Franco's love for milk either.

0:00 - Packed House & Gregory’s Coffee
1:26 - Would You Rather?
2:57 - Tossing Salad
5:37 - Nose Hairs
7:32 - Yankees Facial Hair Rule
10:18 - When is it Too Early or Late to Call?
12:11 - UFC in Seattle
13:30 - Under the Radar Foods
16:33 - Foods I’d Never Eat as a Kid, But Love Now
20:07 - Thanks For Coming
20:40 - Underdog Fantasy & Dubby Energy

Previous Episode

Poisonous Lunchables, Red Dye Ban, a Secret Only Your Exes Know, & a Seth Rogen Look-alike

Mini Oven #49: Rob is ready to talk his ish while we admire our new couch, thanks to our girl Alli. In honor of the cold weather, we start by getting into our top 3 soups and Franco isn’t convinced chowder and bisque are considered soup. Then, Franco is not happy with Mario’s take on Philly Cheesesteak versus Chopped Cheese and tells him to get cultured! Mario expresses concern regarding his cigar before an argument breaks out over Lunchables. Unfortunately, Mario has an accident, but Franco keeps the conversation rolling into Red Dye 40 & Gatorade. We then share a secret that our exes know about us and talk about our go-to hotel room bed selections. Would anyone like anything? Mario’s hoping they don’t. We welcome back Franco after he missed Chef Eric LeVine’s episode. What do you think about Franco’s take? Does Chef remind you of Seth Rogen? One more before we go: What’s the best side from a fast-food restaurant?

Next Episode

Why Kendrick Lamar Won, Abolishing Kanye, the Truth About Johnny Depp, & McConaughey's Tuna Salad

Chef, DJ, Social Media Guru, and creator of Hug The Chef, Al Fenza, sits down with us and shares his outlook on life, good vibes, and scaring the Devil. He thinks “Life is Beautiful” is an unbelievable movie and believes that movie is a state of mind. In his eyes, the most gangster thing in the world is being a family man.

Then, he explains the difference between the overly judgmental New York Italians vs the Italians from the Motherland. He hates the word “influencer”?! He also has a lot to say about the haters and issues he’s had with certain Long Island restaurant owners. Franco asks Al about his time in culinary school under the iconic French Chef, Jacques Pépin, and Al shares a hysterical story about a time Jacques caught him cheating.

Al opens up about smoking and shares the lack of understanding his parents had about it growing up. He also admits he’s addicted to Matthew McConaughey’s tuna salad. But, he’s all about balance and strives to eat mainly organic foods.

Time for the best of the best - Al shares his favorite spots for burgers, tacos, & egg sandwiches. Leading into a time where Al forgot where he was and the current plane accident crisis in the world right now. Back to the bests, who wants Italian? Al thinks there's a pizza problem on Long Island. Franco asks what’s one smell that brings Al back to his childhood, and we were not expecting his answer. Back to the kitchen, Al shares a dramatic and humorous story about a wild experience he had with a client.

Wait a minute, Al’s Grandma bought Pamela Anderson’s infamous tape?... Then a conversation about unsolicited pictures leads us into a seat at Al Fenza’s Chef Table, where food pairs with music.

The pace changes as we talk about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the Super Bowl - Al compares it to the Art of War. Somehow, Drake then Compton leads to Al reminiscing about his Grandma. From there, Al vents about agencies, influencers, paying for followers, social media engagement, and separating the real from the frauds. He even fills us in on what’s going to be the new foot fetish - big girls eating. We also discuss the meaning of securing the bag and how some lack the work ethic to make it happen.

Later, Al shares his experiences from selling hummus in Montauk and what he learned about Johnny Depp. He also talks about Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship with fans. Next, Al admits which city he believes has the best food. He chats about his appreciation for Taylor Swift & Insane Clown Posse. Finally, Al talks about his dream dinner guests, Elvis Presley & Walt Disney. “Haters just wanna be your friend” - Al Fenza.