
The Meatball Pod
Audioboom Studios · Audioboom
Show overview
The Meatball Pod has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 47 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 37 episodes published. Published by Audioboom.
From the publisher
Experience the true messiness of motherhood with your favorite "Meatball Mawmas!" Join Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Deena Cortese (MTV's Jersey Shore: Family Vacation) as they dive into the chaotic world of parenting. Plus, they'll reminisce about their wild meatball days and connect with other notable moms. Pour yourself a glass of wine and let's get sauced!
Latest Episodes
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If you saw Snooki running with a crowd into Five Below, no you didn’t.
EThis week, Deena talks about a tender moment she had with her sons at a wedding. Snooki talks about a new special tattoo she got down in Nashville with some other cheer moms after her daughter’s cheer competition. Deena’s also been avoiding her garage because some robins have laid eggs in there and she wants to give them some privacy.This episode is sponsored by:Little Spoon - Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/MEATBALL30 and enter code MEATBALL30 for 30% off your first order.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
All of Our Conspiracies Have Been Coming True…
EBuckle up! The Meatballs take some time to rest and read up on their favorite thing–weird TikTok conspiracies and crazy stories. A man kidnapped by dolphins, more undersea conspiracy theories, and some sort of AI-lion on Mt. Everest. Get ready for this one…This episode is sponsored by:Blissy - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code MEATBALL for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL.FUM - promo code: MEATBALLQuinceText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Snooki and Deena Nicole Rockstarrrr
EThis week, the Meatballs put to rest any fears about the fate of their show since MTV is shutting down. Snooki thinks Jim Carrey has been replaced with some kind of clone. Deena reminisces about her MySpace doppelgänger. They also discuss their nuclear fallout options.This episode is sponsored by:Little Spoon - Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/MEATBALL30 and enter code MEATBALL30 for 30% off your first order.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Down With Fraternities!
EThis week, Deena and Snooki lament the snowy weather and how done they are with Winter. The Meatballs also weigh in on the viral little abandoned monkey in Japan and really weird fraternity hazing videos that have been making their way around the internet.This episode is sponsored by:FUM - promo code: MEATBALLBlissy - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code MEATBALL for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/meatballText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
A Mid-Life Crisis and Unwashed Hair
EThis week, Deena talks about her mid-life crisis in Aruba, AKA realizing she’s not a kid anymore because the young twenty-somethings at the hotel were annoying at the pool and in the way in at the bar. Snooki isn’t washing her hair in order to manifest during the Lunar New Year. Snooki also talks about a Spirit Medium friend’s work on the missing Nancy Guthrie case.This episode is sponsored by:Little Spoon - Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/MEATBALL30 and enter code MEATBALL30 for 30% off your first order.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/meatballText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Dreaming About Tailgating Food…
EThis week, Deena’s getting ready to escape the winter and go to Aruba, and Snooki’s prepping for a surgery. Very different plans for this Super Bowl weekend… Also the Meatballs have decided that if Snooki ever dies, she’ll reincarnate as a crow and harass Deena by landing in her breakfast.This episode is sponsored by:QuinceLittle Spoon - Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MEATBALL30 and enter our code MEATBALL30 at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Space Heaters and Wine for the Snowstorm
EThis week, Snooki talks about the beginning of shooting her new Paranormal show, meanwhile Deena is doing really well with being strict on her new health journey. And of course the Meatballs are prepping for the incoming winter storm... gotta get warm somehow! And that's where the wine comes in.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Vampires, THC Drinks, and NO Phones
EThis week, the Meatballs talk about what’s caught their attention on TV, if they would kill each other if they turned into vampires, and the big Verizon phone service outage. Deena saw Disney on Ice then had her own embarrassing ice skating moment. They also talk about their thoughts on GLP-1s in Hollywood, and how it’s effecting them.This episode is sponsored by:Blissy - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code MEATBALL for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
It’s Not Dry-January, but It’s a Little Dry
E*Stranger Things ending spoiler alert!*The meatballs are back for the new year! We hear about what they did in their weeks off, and their big upcoming plans. This year on the Meatball Pod: getting in shape, becoming stoners, and Deena’s birthday! Stay tuned…This episode is sponsored by:FUM - promo code: MEATBALLQuinceText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Where Have All the Snowmen Gone?
EIt’s the year-ender episode of the Meatball Pod! Deena and Snooki talk about how their gifting is going, plans for Christmas and New Year’s, and Deena’s Little Menace (her new cat). Also the snow is gone.This episode is sponsored by:Blissy - promo code: MEATBALLQuinceDraftKings - promo code: MEATBALLMiracle Made - promo code: MEATBALLText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Rockettes, Nosebleeds, Disney on Ice
EThis week, Snooki and Deena discuss their hurried gift-wrapping and holiday photo sending. Deena already has her birthday Red Lobster trip planned for next month. Snooki is having a constant nosebleed. It's the holiday season!This episode is sponsored by:Miracle Made - promo code: MEATBALLDraftKings - promo code: MEATBALLFüm - promo code: MEATBALLBlissy - promo code: MEATBALLText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Roasting Turkeys and Then Getting Roasted on TV
EThis week, the Meatballs prepare for Thanksgiving/Snooki’s birthday, talk about their upcoming comedy roast event, and Deena’s unplanned after-hours rager at her house. Also, Snooki had a fun little Jonas Brothers link up.This episode is sponsored by:QuinceUncommon GoodsBlissyText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Solar Flares Are Ruining Our Sleep
EThis week, Deena’s sick and her voice sounds the way it used to at the height of Jersey Shore. Snooki talks about manifestation on 11/11, and something is happening with the Earth’s electromagnetic field? But like for real?This episode is sponsored by:Füm - promo code: MEATBALLText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Snooki Has a New Show?!
EThis week, the Meatballs debate which gifts would be the best for their kids, there's confusion over Gen Alpha brainrot, and what a possible Meatball Live Show tour would look like… And Snooki has a new TV show?! This episode is sponsored by: Blissy- Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
It’s Halloweekend B*tches!
EThis week, Snooki talks about her weekend seasonal girl’s trip, Deena talks about her town’s local Halloween festival. They pray for Jamaica after the Cat. 5 hurricane that just went through, and try to figure out just how long each Meatball has been married.This episode is sponsored by:Little Spoon - Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MEATBALLPOD and enter our code MEATBALLPOD at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order.DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALLText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Witches’ Night!
EThis week, Snooki and Deena talk about the fundraiser in honor of Deena’s late dad, in which Snooki rappelled off a building. We also hear about the Meatballs’ upcoming Fall trips, and their favorite cozy drinks and teas.This episode is sponsored by:FÜMUncommon GoodsBlissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL.Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Snooki Got Choked Out at Her Own Show
EThis week, Snooki and Deena are trying not to get their hopes up about fall finally showing up for real this time, Deena’s wrist cast is finally off, and her screws and plate will probably give her super powers. Snooki talks about an excited fan interaction from her live show this past weekend in which she got choked out a little bit onstage. Plus, drones are back? Snooki Getting Choked This episode is sponsored by: Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Little Spoon - Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MEATBALLPOD and enter our code MEATBALLPOD at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
Oh! We Lived
EGuess who survived the Rapture rumors! This week, the Meatballs are back and talk about their lives since the Rapture didn’t even happen. Deena recaps how she broke her hand last week, her subsequent surgery, and her new pet. Snooki talks about her live show and upcoming Snooki Shop VIP events. Also, Deena wants to raise money for a fundraiser, but she needs to be able to rappel down the side of a building… Maybe her new hand plates and screws will help her out. Plus a surprise guest appearance from Jionni.Snooki’s TJ’s recs:CheeseCrackersThis episode is sponsored by:Ollie - Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/meatball today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThemBlissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL.Nurture Life- For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/MEATBALL and use code MEATBALL.QuinceText or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!
You Expect Me To NOT Indulge???
EThis week, the Meatballs talk about Dancing with the Stars, deciding when to indulge during their diets, and their common enemy… stairs. This episode is sponsored by: DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALL Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!