Talking Sopranos

Kathrine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco) joins Michael and Steve for the Talking Sopranos season 3 premiere. The Feds are front and center and Tony has to watch what he says now that the basement is wired for sound.

Michael and Steve welcome Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.), who talks about what it was like to join the cast of the show and how he was absolutely in awe of the talent on set.

Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) joins Michael and Steve with some hilarious stories to share. Aida chats about her early days with James Gandolfini and how, even back then, Aida knew he was destined for greatness.

Emmy Award-winning writers Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess join Michael and Steve for this episode. This is a dramatic, brutal and emotional episode that generated a lot of controversy when it debuted.

One of Michael's favorite episodes and a big one for Steve. It's the first time Bobby Bacala was featured as a main character. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa discuss the episode "Another Toothpick" from season three of The Sopranos.

Ariel Kiley, who plays the Bada Bing dancer Tracee, joins the podcast. In this compelling interview, Ariel talks about how working on the Sopranos was actually her first acting job and how she was able to play such a difficult role.

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 knows all the stories.

Emmy Award-winner Martin Bruestle joins the podcast. Martin was a producer on the show, head of all post-production and responsible for selecting much of the show's indelible soundtrack.

This is the second of five episodes Michael wrote. He tells us where the title came from, the story behind the Lollipop Lounge and how he came up with many of his ideas. This one also includes a scene with an actress who would go on to become Lady Gaga.

This is the Christmas episode … Sopranos style. Bobby wants nothing to do with Kris Kringle, Sil is having nightmares about Pussy and the kids tell Santa to go f**k himself.

It's Pine Barrens with Steve Buscemi. This episode is one of the greatest hours in the history of television. Michael and Steve kick things off with an interview with Steve Buscemi, who directed the episode and was nominated for an Emmy for his work.

Michael and Steve are joined by the talented Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo). Annabella's role of Gloria was one of the most memorable characters on the series and she was nominated for an Emmy for her performance.

Michael and Steve wrap up Season 3 – Paulie and Ralphie are at each other's throats and Adrianna meets a new friend.