Episode 2185 – BEST OF: On this Wednesday’s show we’re replaying the highly-requested show when Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the Adam Carolla Show, how to deal with children eating poorly and being overweight, and Vinnie’s mom Marie makes her first-ever appearance on the show and more.
ADAM CAROLLA
- Dr. Drew, Jimmy Kimmel, both have worked with Adam Carolla. (2:50)
- Best podcaster out there — has won records for the largest, most successful podcast. (3:48)
- Vinnie was on a show with Adam Corolla — many of Adam’s fans have come to listen to Vinnie’s podcasts!
- Vinnie is on another one of Adam’s shows, “Take a Knee” (guest #47) (5:50)
- Paid subscription, the show in general is worth it.
- Both Anna and Vinnie love podcasts that take a deep dive into people’s stories; Vinnie refers to what he calls his “FQ” (failure quotient). (7:35)
COLLEGE & AND NSNG® ON VACATION
- The conversation then switches to colleges. (14:00)
- Anna got into Columbia and other schools but went to Emory.
- Vinnie and Anna have a little rivalry because Vinnie went to Tulane.
- They also chat about staying NSNG® on vacation. (16:50)
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
- Vinnie and Anna wanted the topic of childhood obesity to be covered on the podcast. (33:00)
- The listener found that her kids have been sneaking sugar, and wants to help her kids without hurting their confidence.
- Children are always paying attention to what their parents are saying and eating, both good and bad.
- You do not want to hurt the child’s confidence but you can lead by example.
- Don’t look to grandparents and friends, etc., as that can be out of your control. (38:50)
- Do what you can and never shame children for being overweight.
- Anna adds her thoughts about leading by example.
FAST FOOD
- Anna reads some stats from an article about fast food. (44:00)
- Vinnie and Anna chat about McDonald’s and the “healthier” fish sandwich. (45:10)
- When you avoid fast food for a while then try it again, you realize you can taste certain things like the chemicals and preservatives, and it’s not as pleasant. (47:12)
INTRODUCING MARIE TORTORICH
- Vinnie’s mother Marie joins the show–this is her first time on. (50:40).
- They chat a bit about casinos and classic car restoration.
- Discuss the Catholic church — Marie is a Eucharistic minister in her church. (54:50)
- To Vinnie: “Quit saying the F-word!!!” (58:01)
- The Tortorich’s grew up on eggs, meats, vegetables, and homemade meals. (1:01:30)
- No fast food, or packaged snack cakes.
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