Talking Sopranos

Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa discuss the season five premiere episode "Two Tonys" with guest Will Janowitz.

Oksana Lada (Irina Peltsin) and Carl Capotorto (Little Paulie Germani) join Michael and Steve on this episode of Talking Sopranos. Carl discusses the first time he met Tony Sirico and how Tony thought Carl was stealing his look.

Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa welcome two more guests: Matt Del Negro (Brian Cammarata) and Chris Caldovino (Billy Leotardo). Matt talks about how Georgianne Walken caused him to lose one job, but got him the role of a lifetime on The Sopranos.

Michael and Steve welcome Todd A. Kessler (writer/producer) to the podcast. Todd wrote 4 episodes of The Sopranos, and produced 20 more. Todd talked about his exit from The Sopranos and what James Gandolfini told him the night he left the show.

Michael and Steve welcome Maureen Van Zandt (Gabriella Dante) to the podcast. Maureen talks about how Georgianne Walken asked her to audition for the part of her real-life husband's on-screen wife, Gabriella.

Michael and Steve are joined by Paul Schulze (Father Phil Intintola) and Jason Minter (Sopranos locations manager). Paul talks about how he auditioned to be Mikey Palmice, but was asked to read for Father Phil. Then Jason Minter joins the podcast.

Steven Van Zandt joins Michael and Steve on this special episode of Talking Sopranos. Steven talks about how David Chase cast him as Tony Soprano, but HBO nixed the whole idea as they wanted someone with more on-screen experience.

Michael and Steve take a look at Season 5 episode "Marco Polo," written by Michael. They welcome Leslie Rae Bega (Valentina La Paz) and Joe Lisi (Dick Barone). Leslie shares how she got the role, and Joe talks about how he went from NYPD captain to actor.

This week Michael and Steve break down another memorable Sopranos episode. Listeners will be shocked when they hear all the inside info on this one.

Michael and Steve welcome Richard Portnow (Attorney Melvoin) and Suzanne Shepherd (Mary DeAngelis). First, Richard Portnow talks about his character, who was originally only cast for one episode. Then Suzanne Shepherd discusses playing Carmela's mother.

Michael and Steve welcome Sopranos producer and award-winning Mad Men writer Matthew Weiner. This is a candid and emotional interview where Matt talks about his difficult early days, working with David Chase and the passing of James Gandolfini.

Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa welcome Oscar nominated director Peter Bogdanovich (Dr. Elliot Kupferberg) and Marianne Leone (Joanne Moltisanti) to the podcast.

Michael and Steve are joined by Toni Kalem (Angie Bonpensiero) for the season 5 finale. During the interview Michael and Steve are surprised to find out that Toni was a finalist to play the role of Carmela.