Joe Giudice is taking a stroll down memory lane.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum recently reflected on his family's early days on reality TV and revealed the surprisingly modest amount of money ex-wife Teresa Giudice was allegedly paid for season one of the hit Bravo series.

"They would not leave us alone, they were calling every day for a year," Joe recounted alongside daughter Gia Giudice on the Aug. 18 episode of her Casual Chaos podcast. "Once we signed, it was kind of like a big blur after that."

Looking back, Joe now believes he actually spent more cash filming season one, which premiered in 2009, than Teresa made during her debut season.

"I think the first year we had that big party in my great room," the 53-year-old—who also shares daughters Gabriella ,

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