Overview

• Speaking on the Aug. 18 episode of his daughter Gia’s Casual Chaos podcast, Joe said Teresa’s first-season pay was far outstripped by what the family spent to film.
• He estimated the debut year cost him roughly $150,000, pointing to expenses for a large party featured on the show.
• Gia noted that Housewives typically earn little in their first season and see pay increase in later seasons.
• Joe said he regrets having their legal issues play out on camera and believes the show’s exposure led to their 2013 indictment.
• He also expressed remorse over a Season 4 Napa episode in which he insulted Teresa, and the family’s recent headlines include Gia’s July pardon plea for Joe and her subsequent apology.