Talking Sopranos

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 podcast to talk about Tony’s fate, Sopranos conspiracies and much more. Don’t miss this one…..

Make sure to pick up Michael and Steve’s New York Times Best Seller WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos. Click the l...

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 also reveals the reason why Silvio ended up in a coma at the end of the series instead of getting whacked.

Then by popular demand Michael and Steve welcome the Talking Sopranos producer Andy to the podcast. This is one interview that’s defin...

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 James Gandolfini. She also talks about what it was like going into that final season and her thoughts about the finale. 

Then Michael and Steve breakdown this incredible episode. In this one AJ is going off the deep end…literally…and Robert Il...

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. Michael and Steve were a bit surprised to hear how Lorraine found out about the final “cut to black”, and how she was not happy about the way Melfi ended the show. She also shares stories about David Chase and of course her thoughts on Tony’s ...

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 story check out Talking Sopranos #18. In this interview he talks about what it was like going into that final season, and how the writers were trying to wrap things up. He shares what David told him about the ending, and what he thought about t...

     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 stories from his life actually became scenes on the show. 

     Then it’s Rob Spragg from Alabama 3. He wrote the theme song for the Sopranos "Woke Up This Morning". You’ll be shocked to hear what the piece is really about.

     Next up Henry Yuk...

     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 lifelong friendship with Jamie-Lynn Sigler and their Pajama Pants podcast. He also shares his thoughts about the entertainment business and why he decided to get out. 

     Then Michael and Steve get into this week’s episode, Tony Soprano takes an...

    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 weed at a concert. He also shares a really funny story about how he screwed up introducing Bruce Springsteen at a concert, and of course whether he thinks Tony is alive or dead.

     Then Michael and Steve take on the third episode of the fin...

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.

Then, we’re down to the final eight...This one has the hilarious Cleaver premiere, The end of Johnny Sac and somebody getting smacked with a Humanitas award. Every one of these last episodes are absolutely brilliant. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos #...

     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 Soprano, back to the podcast. She tells us what it was like going into that last season, shooting the final episodes and once and for all if she thinks Tony Soprano is alive or dead.

     Then Michael and Steve begin to breakdown the final seaso...

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 film. Michael and Steve talk to Alessandro Nivola (Dickie Moltisanti), Michael Gandolfini (Anthony Soprano), Corey Stoll (Junior Soprano), John Magaro (Silvio Dante), Leslie Odom Jr (Harold McBrayer) and of course the series and film’s cre...

     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 Silvio Dante on the Sopranos. But now Stevie has added author to his list of accomplishments. He just released his biography “ Unrequited Infatuations”. This book is an incredible story of Steven’s life in music, the entertainment business and as...

     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 great story about how Edie Falco welcomed her to the set. She also talks about what a crazy time she had with the Sopranos cast at the Emmys, and how show got the gig on Mad Men.

     Then Alan Taylor joins the show. Alan not only directed nine epis...

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 Sopranos was actually Emily’s first real acting gig. She talks about how she got the job and what it was like being on the set with such an incredible cast. Then Pete Bucossi, the Sopranos Stunt Coordinator joins the podcast. He breaks down a few of ...

     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 episodes. The fans are really funny and have amazing insight into the series. Don’t miss this one. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask Michael and S...

     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. Was Tim’s character David’s way of poking fun  at the TV industry? After all J.T. only had an Emmy not an Oscar. Tim shares lots of personal stories including how he climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with a broken toe…Incredible!

     Then Michael and ...

     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 the Sopranos. She also shares stories from her Emmy award winning performances on ER, The Good Wife and her best-selling book “Sunshine Girl”. 

     Then Michael and Steve get into this week’s controversial episode. The guys have some great in...

      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 memorable character. He talks about how he got the gig and how important it was for him to do well. He shares some fantastic behind the scenes stories about the scene when Jim came after him for the money. Robert also talks about his career and ho...

     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 podcast. 

     Up first Saundra calls out a not so well-liked actor on the set of Miami Vice. Then she talks about about how she was originally brought in to read for the role of Carmela. But once she saw the script, she really wanted to play Melfi. Sh...