Episode #27 "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"

Episode #11 "Nobody Knows Anything": Steve 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 Detective Makazian plunging to his death and the dramatic moments between Tony and “Big Pussy”. Who was telling the truth, who was the rat? Even Henry and Vinny Pastore didn’t know for sure. This is a wild one and the title tells it all….This week Talking Sopranos takes on “Nobody Knows Anything” Season 1 Episode 11 of greatest TV series ever! Thanks for all your support and keep those questions coming at talkingsopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

88 min listen

Episode #14 "Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office": Michael 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 and mother tried to have him killed, his crazy insane sister is coming, his goomah, his wife wants him back in therapy….It’s insanity! All this plus Michael and Steve share stories about how it all started, their first jobs and how they originally got into show business. Make sure to check out Talking Sopranos episode #14 “Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist’s Office”. Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get you podcasts and keep those questions coming at talkingsopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

89 min listen

Episode 6 "Pax Soprana": A 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 for Melfi and whether Livia is now pulling the strings. They also discuss what some of the Sopranos actors were really like off screen. Is Edie Falco as good a cook as Carmela and was Jim Gandolfini really more Birkenstock then gangster? It’s all in this episode of Talking Sopranos #6 “Pax Soprana”. Go to talkingsopranos.com to ask questions and more. by Talking Sopranos

76 min listen

Episode 3 "Denial, Anger, Acceptance": It’s tough to be a mobster. You have to worry about getting whacked, getting pinched, your wife, your family, your goomah…Who would want the job! In this episode Steve and Michael talk about the gangster lifestyle and all the complicated problems that come with being a wiseguy. Steve reveals some fascinating real life stories about the mob as Michael begins to unfold the shades and tones of Christopher’s character. Then they unpack the episode weaving in stories of drunken parties with the Soprano’s cast and Paulie’s quirky obsessions. The deviations are the destinations as scene by scene Steve and Michael take us through “Denial, Anger, Acceptance” and the inside story of the Sopranos. Make sure submit your Ask Me Anything questions at Talking Sopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

60 min listen

Trailer: Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa team up to bring you the definitive Sopranos re-watch podcast. Check out a sneak peek of Talking Sopranos premiering this April. by Talking Sopranos

3 min listen

Episode 1 "Pilot": Welcome to the premiere episode of Talking Sopranos! Michael and Steve go back to the beginning and talk about how they got involved in this ground-breaking series. They discuss their initial thoughts about the show and their first auditions with David Chase. They’ll share some of their favorite stories about the cast and give us an inside look at what was going on behind the scenes. Then Michael and Steve break down the Pilot episode of this iconic series scene by scene. They discuss the little details, their favorite moments and give us a unique POV on what it all means. Plus our first Ask Me Anything Segment and more than a few surprising moments. Don’t forget to submit your questions at TalkingSopranos.com. Enjoy Sopranos Fans, this is only the beginning! by Talking Sopranos

76 min listen

Episode 7 "Down Neck": Guest 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 flashback to 1967 and some of the David Chase’s interesting music choices. Tony tells Melfi he was always proud to be Johnny Soprano’s son but was it Livia who was the real gangster? It’s all in this this week’s episode of Talking Sopranos #7 “Down Neck”. Go to talkingsopranos.com to ask questions and more. by Talking Sopranos

96 min listen

Episode #21 "Full Leather Jacket": with Director Allen Coulter by Talking Sopranos

124 min listen

Episode #10 "A Hit Is a Hit": Casting 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 Steve breakdown this week’s episode which was a break out for Drea de Matteo. It’s all this and more on Talking Sopranos Episode #10 “A Hit is a Hit”. Go to Talking Sopranos.com to post AMA questions for Michael and Steve and don’t forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts. by Talking Sopranos

107 min listen

Episode 2 "46 Long": Michael 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 like working with the amazing cast. Then, Michael and Steve break down the episode scene by scene giving us some backstory on the main characters and their thoughts about the script. There’s another Ask Me Anything segment and lots of history about the cast. Don’t forget to submit your questions to talkingsopranos.com. Enjoy! by Talking Sopranos

65 min listen

Episode 8 "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti": Jamie 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 sing at the audition? Then Michael and Steve breakdown the Sopranos S1 Ep 8 “The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti”. Michael talks about how this episode was a turning point for his character and his first thoughts on the script. All this and much more in this episode of Talking Sopranos. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and send questions to Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com by Talking Sopranos

101 min listen

Episode #12 "Isabella": This 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 Gandolfini and talk about when they first heard the devastating news about his death. This episode is packed with tons of inside info about the script and the production of one of the Sopranos wildest episodes. Was it a dream, was it the lithium or have we all been fooled for 20 years! The secret lies with “Isabella” Season 1 Episode 12 of Talking Sopranos. Keep those questions coming for Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com and remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts. by Talking Sopranos

85 min listen

Episode 4 "Meadowlands": With Guest Michael Rispoli (Jackie Aprile) by Talking Sopranos

88 min listen

Episode #30 "Employee of the Month": w/guest writers Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess by Talking Sopranos

130 min listen

Episode #34 "He Is Risen": w/guest producer Martin Bruestle by Talking Sopranos

115 min listen

Episode 9 "Boca": This 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) sublet an apartment from a real duke in NYC. Steve gives new meaning to the term “Beatle Wig” and explains why real mobsters won’t do what Junior Soprano is so good at. Then Michael and Steve head into the mouth of the rat and breakdown all the secrets buried in this episode. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos episode #9 “Boca”, and remember to keep the questions for Michael and Steve coming at talkingsopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

88 min listen

Episode #22 "From Where to Eternity": This 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 thought it would work perfect in an episode where Christopher gets shot. The story is fantastic and there’s lots of inside info as Paulie Walnuts is haunted by ghosts from his past, and a vision of life after death. Didn’t his donations to the church cover all this? In one of the most powerful scenes of the entire series Tony confronts Melfi about his Italian heritage, honor, family and loyalty. As Christopher says to Carmela when she asks about the hospital drugs…It’s pretty f**cking good. S2 E9 of the Sopranos “From Where to Eternity” takes us to some crazy places. Make sure to check it out and please subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast where ever y by Talking Sopranos

102 min listen

Episode #39 "90 Minutes w/David Chase": Michael and Steve spend 90 minutes with the Sopranos series creator David Chase. This Talking Sopranos special holiday episode is dedicated entirely to this exciting and revealing interview. David shares his intimate thoughts about the show, many of which have never been heard before. He answers questions about how he got the idea for the series, his complicated relationship with James Gandolfini and of course the ending. There’s no better way for Talking Sopranos to wrap up 2020 than spending it with the man who started it all. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos Episode #39 “90 minutes with David Chase". Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts. You can also send questions and buy official Talking Sopranos merchandise at talkingsopranos.com by Talking Sopranos

99 min listen

Episode #17 "Commendatori": Michael, 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 and almost missed the plane and did David Chase actually got robbed in Naples? Then Michael and Steve breakdown this week’s episode and talk about what it’s like to appear on network talk shows both US and abroad.…It’s all on Talking Sopranos #17 “Commendatori” Season 2 Ep 8 of HBO’s groundbreaking series. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to visit talkingsopranos.com to post questions for Michael and Steve. by Talking Sopranos

86 min listen

Episode 5 "College": Sopranos 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 subscribe and send your Ask Me Anything” questions to Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

65 min listen

Episode #13 "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano": With Special Guest Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano) by Talking Sopranos

130 min listen

Episode #28 "Proshai, Livushka": w/guest Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.) by Talking Sopranos

112 min listen

Episode #31 "Another Toothpick": This 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 favorite books, what they’ve read and what they’re reading now. It’s no surprise their tastes are completely different but it’s a great reading list so definitely take some notes. After that they get into some of their most embarrassing moments. Steve shares a few stories from the club and the church, while Michael remembers how he ruined a wedding when he worked at a catering hall. Then they get into this week’s episode which is a great one. Steve talks about working with the incredible Bert Young and what he was like on set. They share an incredible story about an actor who had “One Line on the Sopranos” and turned it into a viral video and a part on Boardwal by Talking Sopranos

117 min listen

Episode #33 "Second Opinion": w/guest Phil Abraham (Cinematographer) by Talking Sopranos

139 min listen

Episode #35 "The Telltale Moozadell": Michael provides some amazing insight into the story as this was the second of five episodes he wrote. He tells us where the title came from, the story behind the Lollipop Lounge and how he came up with many of the ideas. This one also includes a short scene with an actress who at the time was a complete unknown but went on to become none other than Lady Gaga. She’s one of the girls by the pool watching AJ and friends trash the place. Adriana’s dream might come true, Jackie Jr is headed down a bad road and Tony and Gloria are really heating up the snake house. Michael and Steve are gonna get into it all. Bobby Bacala does not appear in this episode and Steve’s still pissed about it. You would think Michael would have written him in somewhere…this might get ugly. Then the guys also take on Hollywood and talk about which actors and directors they love, and which ones are real jerkoffs. Watch out because a few of these folks are gonna make it by Talking Sopranos

96 min listen

Episode #20 "D-Girl": Let’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 and schmos they’ve met along the way. After that Michael and Steve dig into this week’s episode of HBO’s groundbreaking series. This was a big one for Christopher who has to decide if he wants to make his mark in Hollywood or with the Soprano crew. Big pussy is on his way out courtesy of the feds and Tony is caught in the middle. It’s Hollywood on one end, and a rat on the other in this exciting episode of Talking Sopranos S2 E7 “D-Girl”. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast where ever you get your podcasts and visit talkingsopranos.com to ask Michael and Steve questions and get official Talking Sopranos merchandise. by Talking Sopranos

87 min listen

Episode #51 "Calling All Cars": w/guest Peter Riegert (Assemblyman Zellman) by Talking Sopranos

151 min listen

Episode #23 "Bust-Out": w/guest John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco) by Talking Sopranos

149 min listen

Episode #27 "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood": w/guest Kathrine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco) by Talking Sopranos

122 min listen

Episode #16 "Toodle-F**king-Oo": Evil 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 the Mob boss like a fiddle and Melfi is now using Tony as her therapy. Watch out Beansie the car is in high gear it's headed for you. Plus Michael and Steve talk about what it’s like to audition for a gig and some of their funniest hits and misses. It’s all on this week’s episode of Talking Sopranos #16 S2 Ep3 Toodle-F**king-Oo. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and check out some of Michael’s music at TalkingSopranos.com. by Talking Sopranos

70 min listen

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Episode #27 "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"

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