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Episode #31 "Another Toothpick"
Talking Sopranos - October 26, 2020 07:15 - 1 hourThis week on Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve take on another dramatic and exciting Sopranos episode. This is one of Michael’s favorites, and a big one for Steve because it’s the first time Bobby Bacala was featured as a main character. Michael and Steve kick things off by talking about their ...
Episode #30 "Employee of the Month"
Talking Sopranos - October 19, 2020 07:30 - 2 hoursEmmy award winning writers Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess join Michael and Steve for a special episode of Talking Sopranos. They share stories about how they first met David Chase and their work together on Northern Exposure. Then they talk about how they got the gig on the Sopranos and what i...
Episode #29 "Fortunate Son"
Talking Sopranos - October 12, 2020 07:15 - 2 hoursAida Turturro (Janice Soprano) joins Michael and Steve for this week’s hilarious episode of Talking Sopranos. Aida chats about her early days with James Gandolfini and how he had to put his clothes in garbage bags when he moved from place to place. But even back then Aida always said he was dest...
Episode #28 "Proshai, Livushka"
Talking Sopranos - October 05, 2020 07:15 - 1 hourThis week Michael and Steve are joined by Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr). Jason talks about what it was like to join the cast of this incredible show and how he was absolutely in awe of the amazing talent on set. He also talks about how he got the news his character would get killed off and ho...
Episode #27 "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"
Talking Sopranos - September 28, 2020 07:15 - 2 hoursKathrine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco) joins Michael and Steve for the Talking Sopranos Season 3 premiere. Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Kathrine talks about working with them all. But her most amazing story might be how she took her son on an open casting call, and ended up walking aw...
Episode #26 "Funhouse"
Talking Sopranos - September 21, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursIn our amazing Season 2 finale Michael and Steve welcome the one, and only “Big Pussy”, Vinny Pastore. He was a killer, a rat, a gangster and audiences absolutely loved him. Definitely one of the best episodes of the season. Vinny talks about what it was like to be on the best show of all time, ...
Episode #25 "The Knight In White Satin Armor"
Talking Sopranos - September 14, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursThe evil Richie Aprile (David Proval) joins Michael and Steve for this week’s episode of Talking Sopranos. David is an emotional guest who talks about his incredible career, his big break with Martin Scorsese on Mean Streets, and how he got the gig on the Sopranos. He also shares an amazing s...
Episode #24 "House Arrest"
Talking Sopranos - September 07, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursGuest Louie Lombardi (Agent Skip Lipari) joins Michael and Steve for this week’s amazing episode of Talking Sopranos. This is truly a family affair as Louie talks about growing up with Vinny Pastore, and how they both ended up on the same incredible show, playing opposite each other! He also kne...
Episode #23 "Bust-Out"
Talking Sopranos - August 31, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursMichael and Steve are joined by John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco) one of the Soprano’s most lovable characters. John talks about the early days with Michael and how he got his start in the business. Then he shares some stories about how he originally read for the role of Tony Soprano, his inspirati...
Episode #22 "From Where to Eternity"
Talking Sopranos - August 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week on Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve take on one of the most memorable episodes of the Sopranos ever. This one is extra special for Michael because wrote it! Originally it was a spec script he created in between season one and two where Christopher OD’s. David read it, loved it, and t...
Episode #21 "Full Leather Jacket"
Talking Sopranos - August 17, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursSopranos director and producer Allen Coulter joins Michael and Steve for this week’s exciting episode of Talking Sopranos. Allen is a Sopranos insider who directed 12 episodes and was the producer for 20 more. Allen shares his incredible story about how he got his very slow start in the bus...
Episode #20 "D-Girl"
Talking Sopranos - August 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourLet’s put one thing to rest, the end was the end…or was it? In this episode of Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve discuss some inside info about the famous cut to black, and the lengths David Chase went to confuse the public. Then they take on the film business and talk about some of the pros an...
Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer"
Talking Sopranos - August 03, 2020 07:30 - 2 hoursThis is a great one! Lorraine Bracco (Dr Melfi) joins Michael and Steve for a very special Talking Sopranos podcast. She reveals how David Chase originally wanted her to play Carmela, but she said it was Melfi or nothing. She talks about how she was absolutely blown away when she first saw The S...
Episode #18 "Big Girls Don't Cry"
Talking Sopranos - July 27, 2020 07:30 - 1 hourThis is an exciting episode with Terry Winter. He talks with Michael and Steve about how he got his start in the business, how he came up with many of the ideas for the show and writing the script for The Wolf of Wall Street. It’s a great interview! Then a second special guest joins the show as ...
Episode #17 "Commendatori"
Talking Sopranos - July 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourMichael, Steve and the infamous fat suit take on this week’s episode of the Sopranos. This one was shot in Italy and Tony Sirico, aka Paulie Walnuts, had more than a few issues dealing with the Italian people, the food and the bathrooms. Michael tells the story of how he was completely hung over...
Episode #16 "Toodle-F**king-Oo"
Talking Sopranos - July 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourEvil has arrived and its name is Richie Aprile! In this episode Michael and Steve get into the dramatic appearance of this season’s villain and Meadow’s insane house party. They discuss how Tony is now getting it from all sides. Janice is conniving her way through the family, Meadow is playing t...
Episode #15 "Do Not Resuscitate"
Talking Sopranos - July 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourA double barrel episode! Bobby Bacala makes his first appearance on the series and Sopranos Costume Designer Juliet Polcsa joins Michael and Steve for some incredible conversation. Juliet talks about fitting Steve for the infamous fat suit, how an ill-fitting costume got James Gandolfini in just...
Episode #14 "Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office"
Talking Sopranos - June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourMichael and Steve take on the Season 2 Premiere ….and this episode does not disappoint. The Sopranos series is getting bigger, there are more characters, more plot twists and more downright evil for Tony Soprano to deal with. His best friend might be a rat, indictments are coming down, his uncle...
Episode #13 "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano"
Talking Sopranos - June 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursEmmy award winner Edie Falco (Carmela) joins Michael and Steve for the exciting Talking Sopranos season one finale. Edie talks about how she got her start in the business, her first thoughts about the Sopranos script, and how she thought she had absolutely no chance at the role of Carmela. She a...
Episode #12 "Isabella"
Talking Sopranos - June 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis one is a shocker in more ways than one. Michael and Steve discover an outlandish theory about Tony Soprano. They also talk about the ridiculous Paulie Walnuts anthrax scare, Steve’s views on assassination and what movies influenced their lives. Michael and Steve also remember James Gandolfi...
Episode #11 "Nobody Knows Anything"
Talking Sopranos - June 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourSteve and Michael reveal a story about how Tony Sirico was horrified when he saw the script for this episode. He complained to David Chase who changed a line about Paulie Walnuts. Then Michael and Steve are joined by director Henry Bronchtein. He explains how he shot the amazing scene with Detec...
Episode #10 "A Hit Is a Hit"
Talking Sopranos - June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourCasting directors Georgianne Walken and Sheila Jaffe join Michael and Steve to talk about how they cast James Gandolfini, Steven Van Zandt and the rest of the Sopranos characters. They also share stories about Tony Sirico, Aida Turturro and how Jerry Stiller almost became Hesh. Then Michael and ...
Episode 9 "Boca"
Talking Sopranos - May 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis week Michael and Steve take on the Sopranos S1 Ep 9. Michael tells how David Chase brought in a retired mobster to help the writers develop the concept for this episode. He also shares a crazy story of a night that got completely out of control when he and John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco) sub...
Episode 8 "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti"
Talking Sopranos - May 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourJamie Lynn-Sigler tells Michael & Steve how she got the role of Meadow Soprano, what it was like to work with James Gandolfini and her amazing time on the groundbreaking HBO series. She talks about how she originally thought the Sopranos was a musical and asked David Chase if he needed her to si...
Episode 7 "Down Neck"
Talking Sopranos - May 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourGuest Robert Iler (AJ Soprano) joins Michael and Steve to talk about working with James Gandofini, his incredible time on the Sopranos, and being a professional poker player. Did he really shave his eyebrows in season 5? Then Michael and Steve break down the Sopranos S1 Ep 7. They discuss the fl...
Episode 6 "Pax Soprana"
Talking Sopranos - May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourA Talking Sopranos exclusive! Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa read all new lines written by HBO series creator David Chase for the Soprano’s characters as if they were in quarantine. Then Michael and Steve breakdown this week’s episode discussing Junior’s move to the big chair, Tony’s love...
Episode 5 "College"
Talking Sopranos - April 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourSopranos S1 Ep 5 – Michael and Steve breakdown one of the most incredible Soprano’s episodes ever. This was the one HBO was worried about and David Chase had to fight for what he felt had to be done. Plus what the heck is the deal with Father Phil. Talking Sopranos #5 “College”. Remember to subs...
Episode 4 "Meadowlands"
Talking Sopranos - April 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourSopranos S1 Ep4 - Guest Michael Rispoli (Jackie Aprile) talks to Steve and Michael about how he almost landed the role of Tony Soprano and his on-going friendship with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve breakdown Episode 4 and tell stories of the cast’s infamous Eckle awards. What does the...
Episode 3 "Denial, Anger, Acceptance"
Talking Sopranos - April 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourSopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa host the definitive Sopranos re-watch podcast. Michael and Steve follow the Sopranos series episode by episode giving fans all the inside info, behind the scenes stories and little-known facts that could only come from someone on the inside....
Episode 2 "46 Long"
Talking Sopranos - April 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourMichael and Steve open the books and discuss the intricacies of how this incredible show was made. What it was like on set, read throughs, tone meetings and David Chase’s incredible attention to detail. Michael talks about the moment he realized the show was going to be a hit and what it was li...
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