Podcasts by Talking Sopranos

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Episode 1"Pilot" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.566967

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 th...

Episode 2"46 Long" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.563460

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 t...

Episode 6"Pax Soprana" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.553027

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 Mi...

Episode #10"A Hit Is a Hit" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.541175

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 s...

Episode #11"Nobody Knows Anything" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.535484

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 ...

Episode #15"Do Not Resuscitate" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.494318

A 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 ...

Episode #19"The Happy Wanderer" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.487444

This 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 sa...

Episode #24"House Arrest" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.478810

Guest 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 Pas...

Episode #28"Proshai, Livushka" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.467860

This 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 am...

Episode #32"University" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.461196

Michael and Steve are joined by Ariel Kiley (Tracee) the Bada Bing dancer who was featured in this episode. In this extremely compelling interview Ariel talks about how working on the Sopranos w...

Episode #33"Second Opinion" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.458586

Emmy award winning Cinematographer Phil Abraham joins Michael and Steve for another exciting episode of Talking Sopranos. Phil worked on all six seasons of the Sopranos and shares some great sto...

Episode #37"Pine Barrens" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.451569

This week it’s Pine Barrens with guest Steve Buscemi…need I say more? This episode of the Sopranos is one of the greatest hours in the history of television. Now Michael and Steve are going to b...

Episode #41"For All Debts Public And Private"w/ from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.444194

Michael and Steve kick off season four by welcoming Federico Castelluccio (Furio Giunta). Federico talks about his incredible career as both an actor and a painter. How he got the role on the So...

Episode #45"Pie-o-My" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.431456

     This special episode features two of the most memorable and law-abiding characters from the series. 

     First up Lola Glaudini. She actually played two parts on the show, Agent Debo...

Episode #46"Everybody Hurts" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.394749

     Emmy award winning director Jack Bender joins Michael and Steve for this week’s exciting episode of Talking Sopranos. Jack talks about his incredible journey which began as a young actor ap...

Episode #49"Whoever Did This" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.389322

     This week Michael and Steve welcome two exciting guests. Al Sapienza who played Mikey Palmice, and Dan Grimaldi who played both Philly and Patsy Parisi. 

     First up Al talks about ...

Episode #50"The Strong, Silent Type" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.380942

     This week Michael and Steve welcome both Alla Kliouka (Svetlana Kirilenko) and Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) to the Talking Sopranos podcast.

     First up it’s Alla Kliouka who p...

Episode #54"Two Tonys" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.373240

      Will is a great guest and shares some hilarious stories about his life, the business and of course the Sopranos. He tells us about how his mother prepared him for his Sopranos audition, an...

Episode #58"Irregular Around the Margins” from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.365550

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Episode #63"Cold Cuts" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.350828

     It’s another exciting double barrel episode with two fantastic guests. 

     First up Richard Portnow talks about his life as an actor and an amateur boxer. He also talks about the da...

Episode #67"Members Only" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.336607

     This week Michael and Steve welcome Dania Ramirez (Blanca Selgado) to the podcast. Dania has appeared in Heroes, Entourage, Justice League, Sweet Tooth as well as 5 episodes of the Sopranos...

Episode #71"Mr.&Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.286275

     This week on Talking Sopranos it’s another double barrel episode! Michael and Steve welcome William DeMeo (Jason Molinaro) and Joe Maruzzo (Joe Peeps) to the podcast. 

     Will’s dre...

Episode #72"Live Free or Die" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.283474

     This week on Talking Sopranos it’s At Home with the Cusamanos! Michael and Steve welcome Saundra Santiago (Jeannie and Joan Cusamano) and Bob LuPone (Dr. Bruce Cusamano ) to the podc...

Episode #76"A Very Special Superfan Episode" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.274879

     From over 10,000 entries Michael and Steve picked eight lucky fans to join them on the show. We thought this one could be a complete disaster but it turned out to be one of our favorite epi...

Episode #80"The Many Saints of Newark Special" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.262553

The wait is finally over! The Many Saints of Newark has been released and we’re dedicating the entire show to the movie. This episode is packed with in depth interviews featuring the stars of the f...

Episode #84"Chasing It" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.254014

     This week Michael and Steve welcome Robert back to the podcast. His work on the series was absolutely incredible, but to this day has never actually seen the show. He talks about his lifelo...

Episode #85 Talking Sopranos Interview Special from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.250913

     This week on Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve welcome five amazing guests to the podcast. First up it’s Frank Renzulli one of the most important writers on the Sopranos. Many of the stori...

Episode #89"The Blue Comet" from 2022-04-20T17:00:33.240908

Michael and Steve welcome Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante) back to the Talking Sopranos podcast. Steven shares his feelings about the final season and his thoughts about Tony’s ultimate fate. He ...

Episode #91"Made in America" from 2021-12-20T08:00

This is it folks the final episode of Talking Sopranos….and what better guest than David Chase to wrap it all up. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa ask David a whole list of questions that h...

Episode #90"Talking Sopranos Superfan Show" from 2021-12-13T08:15

This week it’s the second Talking Sopranos Superfan episode! Before Michael and Steve take on that final scene, they wanted to know what you..the fans think. Seven incredible Superfans join the ...

Episode #88"The Second Coming" from 2021-11-29T08:00

Aida joins Michael and Steve for this exciting episode of Talking Sopranos. She shares her best and worst memories about being on the show, as well as some intimate stories about working with Ja...

Episode #87"Kennedy and Heidi" from 2021-11-22T08:00

This week Michael and Steve welcome Lorraine Bracco (Dr Melfi) back to the Talking Sopranos podcast. Lorraine was a huge part of the show and returns to discuss her thoughts about the ending. Mi...

Episode #86"Walk Like a Man" from 2021-11-15T08:00

Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are joined by Sopranos writer/executive producer and Academy Award nominee Terry Winter. Terry is a fascinating character and if you don’t know his full sto...

Episode #83"Remember When" from 2021-10-25T07:05

    Michael and Steve welcome the one and only Vincent Pastore back to the podcast. Vinny has a blast sharing his favorite memories from the show, and how he thought he got whacked for smoking w...

Episode #82"Stage 5" from 2021-10-18T07:15

John talks about what it was like going into that final season and how he didn’t want it to end. He reminisces about his time on the show and whether he thinks Tony got whacked in the end.

Episode #81"Soprano Home Movies" from 2021-10-11T07:05

     We’re headed into the final season of the Sopranos and Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are kicking things off with a bang! Talking Sopranos welcomes Jamie-Lynn Sigler, aka Meadow Sopr...

Episode #79"Kaisha" from 2021-09-27T07:05

     This week Michael and Steve welcome the one and only Steven Van Zandt back to the podcast. Steven is best known as the guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street band, and for playing Silvi...

Episode #78"Cold Stones" from 2021-09-20T07:00

     This week it’s another double header! Michael and Steve welcome Cara Buono (Kelli Moltisanti) and Alan Taylor (Sopranos director) to the podcast. 

     Cara’s up first and shares a gr...

Episode #77"Moe n'Joe" from 2021-09-13T07:00

This week Michael and Steve welcome the beautiful Emily Wickersham (Rhiannon Flammer) and Pete Bucossi (Sopranos Stunt Coordinator) to the Talking Sopranos podcast.

Can you believe the Sop...

Episode #75"The Ride" from 2021-08-30T07:15

     Michael and Steve welcome Tim Daly (J.T.Dolan) to the Talking Sopranos podcast. Tim talks about his relationship with David Chase and how he ended up with the part of J.T. on the Sopranos. ...

Episode #74"Johnny Cakes" from 2021-08-23T07:10

     This week the one and only Julianna Margulies (Julianna Skiff) joins Michael and Steve on Talking Sopranos. Julianna talks about her life, her career and what she learned from Michael on th...

Episode #73"Luxury Lounge" from 2021-08-16T07:05

      This week Robert Patrick (David Scatino) joins Michael and Steve for another awesome episode of Talking Sopranos. Robert only appeared in 3 episodes of the Sopranos but was a really memora...

Episode #70"The Fleshy Part of the Thigh" from 2021-07-26T07:00

     Michael and Steve welcome Lou Mustillo (Sal Vitro “The Gardener”) to the Talking Sopranos podcast. Lou was only in four episodes of the Sopranos but he was definitely a memorable character....

Episode #69"Mayham" from 2021-07-19T09:15

     Vanessa started as a “club kid” and the Sopranos was actually her first acting gig. From there she built a fantastic career working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. She also sta...

Episode #68"Join the Club" from 2021-07-12T07:00

     Ricky Gervais joins Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa this week on Talking Sopranos. Ricky is a huge fan of the Sopranos, a show which he calls “A Masterpiece”. He talks about why he be...

Episode #66"All Due Respect" from 2021-06-28T07:00

     This week on Talking Sopranos Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa finish off season five with special guest Toni Kalem (Angie Bonpensiero). 

     During the interview Michael and St...

Episode #65"Long Term Parking" from 2021-06-21T07:00

It’s another fantastic episode with two amazing guests. 

     First up, the legendary Peter Bogdanovich talks about how he started out as an actor in NYC and what gave him the bug to start...

Episode #64"The Test Dream" from 2021-06-14T07:15

     This week Michael and Steve welcome Sopranos writer and producer Matt Weiner to the podcast. Matt was an award-winning writer on the Sopranos but also created the incredible TV series Mad M...

Episode #62"Unidentified Black Males" from 2021-05-31T07:00

     Celebrity Superfan Alec Baldwin joins Michael and Steve this week on Talking Sopranos. Steve and Michael have always said no one comes on the podcast unless they were directly involved in t...

Episode #61"Marco Polo" from 2021-05-24T07:00

     It all begins with a big THANK YOU to all our fans for voting Talking Sopranos the best podcast in Television and Film at the Webbys!

     Then Michael and Steve take on one of the be...

Episode #60"In Camelot" from 2021-05-17T07:00

     The one and only Steven Van Zandt joins Michael and Steve this week on Talking Sopranos. Little Steven talks about his early days with Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and of course the ...

Episode #59"Sentimental Education" from 2021-05-10T07:10

   Paul was a member of the SUNY Purchase Mafia and talks about his college days with Edie Falco, Hal Hartley and Wesley Snipes. He originally auditioned for the role of Mikey Palmice, but after...

Episode #57"All Happy Families" from 2021-04-26T07:00

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Episode #56"Where's Johnny?" from 2021-04-19T07:15

    Matt kicks things off with a really interesting story about how a girl and a trip to Italy changed him from a D1 lacrosse player at BC to an actor in NYC. How Georgianne Walken caused him to...

Episode #55"Rat Pack" from 2021-04-12T07:10

     This week Oksana Lada (Irina Peltsin) and Carl Capotorto (Little Paulie Germani) join Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa for another amazing episode of Talking Sopranos.

     Oksan...

Episode #53"Whitecaps" from 2021-03-29T07:15

     This week on Talking Sopranos Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa welcome a real legend. Frankie Valli (Rusty Millio), singer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee jo...

Episode #52"Eloise" from 2021-03-22T07:15

     Can you believe Michael and Steve are almost finished with four seasons of Talking Sopranos? This week they kick things off by talking about what it’s like to pitch a TV show, movie, or boo...

Episode #51"Calling All Cars" from 2021-03-15T07:10

     Peter Riegert (Assemblyman Zellman) joins Michael and Steve for this week’s episode of Talking Sopranos. Peter is both an Oscar and Emmy nominee known for his work on Animal House, The Mask...

Episode #48"Mergers and Acquisitions" from 2021-02-22T08:15

      This week on Talking Sopranos it’s another double header! Michael and Steve welcome both Angelo Massagli and Arthur J. Nascarella to the podcast. 

     First up it’s Angelo Massagli,...

Episode #47"Watching Too Much Television" from 2021-02-15T08:00

     In this episode Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa try something new. They invite Sopranos Celebrity Super Fan Pete Davidson, star of SNL and The King of Staten Island to the podc...

Episode #44"The Weight" from 2021-01-25T08:15

       This week on Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve welcome everybody’s favorite Soprano’s character, Dominic Chianese (Uncle Junior). In this rare and revealing interview Dominic talks about...

Episode #43 Christopher" from 2021-01-18T08:15

     Michael and Steve are joined by their good friend Ray Abruzzo (Little Carmine). They have a blast talking about old times and all the laughs they've had on the Sopranos set. Ray explains ab...

Episode #42"No Show" from 2021-01-11T08:15

     In this special episode Michael and Steve are joined by two amazing guests. The first is the infamous Jerry Adler (Hesh). Jerry talks about his illustrious acting career and what is was lik...

Episode #40"Army of One" from 2020-12-28T08:15

In this episode of Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve wrap up season three. Can you believe we’re already through 40 episodes! They kick things off by talking about some of their friends and collea...

Episode #39"90 Minutes w/David Chase" from 2020-12-21T08:15

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 ...

Episode #38"Amour Fou" from 2020-12-14T08:15

This week Michael and Steve are joined by the incredible and talented Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo). Annabella’s role of Gloria was one of the most memorable characters on the series and she...

Episode #36"To Save Us All From Satan's Power" from 2020-11-30T08:15

      Michael and Steve are joined by guest Max Casella (Benny Fazio). Max is a show business veteran who has appeared in a number of hit movies and TV shows including; The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...

Episode #35"The Telltale Moozadell" from 2020-11-23T08:15

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...

Episode #34"He Is Risen" from 2020-11-16T08:30

Emmy award winner Martin Bruestle joins Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa for Talking Sopranos Ep #34 “He Is Risen”. Martin was a producer on the show, head of all post-production and respon...

Episode #31"Another Toothpick" from 2020-10-26T07:15

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...

Episode #30"Employee of the Month" from 2020-10-19T07:30

Emmy 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 wo...

Episode #29"Fortunate Son" from 2020-10-12T07:15

Aida 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 clot...

Episode #27"Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood" from 2020-09-28T07:15:05

Kathrine 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...

Episode #26"Funhouse" from 2020-09-21T07:00:08

In 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 th...

Episode #25"The Knight In White Satin Armor" from 2020-09-14T07:00:19

   The 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 wit...

Episode #23"Bust-Out" from 2020-08-31T07:00:32

Michael 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...

Episode #22"From Where to Eternity" from 2020-08-24T07:00:18

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 scr...

Episode #21"Full Leather Jacket" from 2020-08-17T07:00:09

     Sopranos 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 p...

Episode #20"D-Girl" from 2020-08-10T07:00:09

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...

Episode #18"Big Girls Don't Cry" from 2020-07-27T07:30:10

This 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 scri...

Episode #17"Commendatori" from 2020-07-20T07:00:02

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 Ita...

Episode #16"Toodle-F**king-Oo" from 2020-07-13T07:00:04

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...

Episode #14"Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office" from 2020-06-29T07:00:05

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 fo...

Episode #13"I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" from 2020-06-22T07:00:02

Emmy 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 abo...

Episode #12"Isabella" from 2020-06-15T07:00:09

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 a...

Episode 9"Boca" from 2020-05-25T07:00:18

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...

Episode 8"The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti" from 2020-05-18T07:00:06

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...

Episode 7"Down Neck" from 2020-05-11T07:00:14

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 h...

Episode 5"College" from 2020-04-27T07:00:14

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 don...

Episode 4"Meadowlands" from 2020-04-20T07:00:18

Sopranos 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 Mic...

Episode 3"Denial, Anger, Acceptance" from 2020-04-13T07:00:02

Trailer from 2020-02-25T17:19:39

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.