Talking Sopranos

Michael and Steve take on the season two premiere. They discuss how the show is getting bigger, with more characters, more plot twists and more downright evil for Tony to deal with.

In this episode, Bobby Bacala makes his first appearance. Steve talks about his first day on set and how Michael may, or may not, have high-hatted him.

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. Watch out Beansie, the car is in high gear and headed for you.

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 a few issues dealing with the people, the food and the bathrooms.

Writer, producer, Emmy-winner and Oscar-nominee Terry Winter joins Michael and Steve for this exciting episode. Terry shares how he came up with many of the ideas for the show and what might have happened to the Russian.

Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Melfi) joins Michael and Steve for a very special Talking Sopranos episode. She reveals how David Chase originally wanted her to play Carmela, but she said it was Melfi or nothing.

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.

Sopranos director and producer Allen Coulter joins Michael and Steve and shares how his life was changed the day he met David Chase. He also talks about the challenges of working with James Gandolfini and the craziness of directing Tony Sirico.

Michael and Steve take on one of the most memorable episodes of the Sopranos ever -- which Michael actually wrote.

Michael and Steve are joined by John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco), one of The Sopranos' most lovable characters. John shares some stories about how he originally read for the role of Tony Soprano and his inspiration for the character of Artie.

Louis Lombardi (Agent Skip Lipari) joins Michael and Steve. This is truly a family affair as Louie talks about growing up with Vinny Pastore and how they ended up on the same show, playing opposite each other.

The evil Richie Aprile (David Proval) joins Michael and Steve for this episode. David is an emotional guest who talks about his incredible career and how he got the gig on The Sopranos.

In the season two finale, Michael and Steve welcome the one and only "Big Pussy," Vinny Pastore. He was a killer, a rat, a gangster -- and audiences loved him.