Pull up a seat at the table—because this week on Lunchtime in Rome, we’re diving headfirst into that warm, fuzzy feeling we all chase: nostalgia.
Host Jay is joined by Mary Lynn and special guest Joe Cap (Giuseppe Capobianco), a lifelong Penn Hills guy, baseball coach, and someone who genuinely appreciates where he came from. What starts as the usual catching-up—life updates, a few classic pet peeves, and family wins—quickly turns into a heartfelt, hilarious trip down memory lane.
Joe shares his story: growing up on High Point Drive, the tight-knit Italian-American family life, coaching at Penn Hills, and what it means to pour everything into the next generation of kids wearing the Indian uniform. But the real magic happens when the conversation shifts to the big question:
If you had a time machine and only two hours to spend back in Penn Hills, where would you go and what would you do?
The answers come fast and funny—childhood adventures in the woods, bike rides that lasted all day, corner-store candy runs, legendary local spots, Sunday dinners, and the exact foods that still make mouths water. From Dairy Delight runs to backyard catches with Dad, the table is full of laughter, “I can still smell it” moments, and that shared recognition that things really were different back then.
It’s equal parts funny, touching, and relatable—whether you grew up in Penn Hills or just love remembering simpler times. Joe’s humility, the crew’s easy banter, and the way the conversation flows from modern-day life straight back to the glory days make this one of those episodes you don’t want to end.
We even sneak in a quick look at Joe’s results from our Relational Needs Questionnaire (and yes, there may be a theory or two about why they turned out the way they did).
If you appreciate where you came from, miss the days of playing outside until the streetlights came on, or just want to smile at stories that feel like home, this episode is for you.
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See you at the table next week for Episode 322.
Until then… rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn, and maybe take a minute to remember the good old days.
Lunchtime in Rome — because it’s always 12:15 somewhere.
