Steven Schirripa

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  1. We’ll Do It LIVE! — Steve Schirripa

    MAR 26

    We’ll Do It LIVE! — Steve Schirripa

    Actor Steve Schirripa joins Bill O'Reilly to discuss his career, including his time on two extremely popular shows, The Sopranos and Blue Bloods. The duo also discuss Hollywood and growing up in New York. 0:00 — Intro and becoming Steve Schirripa 5:47 — Bouncing and managing a comedy club in Las Vegas 6:42 — Acting, Bill Maher and Richard Belzer 7:39 — The Sopranos 11:29 — Nice guy, dealing with celebs 13:47 — The end of The Sopranos 14:27 — James Gandolfini 17:15 — Blue Bloods 18:07 — Tom Selleck 21:08 — The end of Blue Bloods, WOKE 23:51 — Bill de Blasio 25:51 — Raising girls 30:15 — Charity, April event 34:08 — Getting on The Sopranos 40:35 — Bill and Steve as bouncers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  2. Episode 1 "Pilot"

    04/06/2020

    Episode 1 "Pilot"

    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 thoughts about the show and their first auditions with David Chase. They'll share some of their favorite stories about the cast and give us an inside look at what was going on behind the scenes. Then Michael and Steve break down the Pilot episode of this iconic series scene by scene. They discuss the little details, their favorite moments and give us a unique POV on what it all means. Plus our first Ask Anything Me Segment and more than a few surprising moments. Don't forget to submit your questions at TalkingSopranos.com. Enjoy Sopranos Fans, this is only the beginning! Sopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa host the definitive Sopranos re-watch podcast. Michael and Steve follow the Sopranos series episode by episode giving fans all the inside info, behind the scenes stories and little-known facts that could only come from someone on the inside. Talking Sopranos also features interviews with additional cast members, producers, writers, production crew and special guests. Along with talking about the Sopranos, Michael and Steve will also share candid conversations about the entertainment business, their friendship and all the folks they've met along the way. This is a must listen for all Sopranos fans.

    1h 16m
  3. FULL SHOW: No Kings protesters; Tiger Woods busted.

    MAR 30

    FULL SHOW: No Kings protesters; Tiger Woods busted.

    The “No Kings” protest took place this past Saturday and made quite a splash, drawing large crowds of demonstrators. Singer Bruce Springsteen performed in Minnesota, touching on the topic of ICE. Tiger Woods recently received a DUI, prompting a response from President Trump. Plus, did Curtis Sliwa have a behind-the-scenes conversation with Zohran Mamdani? Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. What is the bigotry against Israel? Mark and Michael discuss why the United States may be getting involved in the war, potentially alongside Israel, and what has driven Jewish voters away from the Democratic Party. On the “No Kings” rally: the irony, as Michael and Mark point out, is that there was no king to protest in the first place. Meanwhile, anti-Semitism in New York City continues to rise, and Mayor Mamdani's proposed solutions seem to be doing more harm than good. Iran hit major infrastructure targets, including an oil facility in Israel and a power plant in Kuwait. President Trump issued a warning: without a deal in the near future, Iran can expect further consequences. The New York Times published a highly controversial piece on President Trump’s plans for his ballroom. On a lighter note, the JFK love story film has become Disney+'s most-streamed drama ever, capturing the hearts of audiences, particularly women, across the country. Mark interviews actor Steve Schirripa. Steve shares what he has been working on lately, and Mark opens up about his favorite app, Pluto TV, where he can watch Blue Bloods around the clock on their dedicated channel. Steve also reflects his appearances in several beloved Hallmark and Christmas movies. He gives his dog a glowing update and shares exciting details about the upcoming Garden of Laughs show, coming up in just two weeks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m
  4. Talking Sopranos Ep #92 "Catching Up" and a Big Announcement!

    06/18/2025

    Talking Sopranos Ep #92 "Catching Up" and a Big Announcement!

    What do the Little Rascals, King Kong and the Sopranos have in common? Find out as Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa talk about some of their favorite clips, their latest projects and the BIG UK TOUR. A hilarious conversation as usual. Don't miss this episode of Talking Sopranos, and find out how you can see the guys live in the US and UK. Here's links to upcoming shows.  Tickets for 2026 UK Tour https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ Aug 16th Sony Hall - NYC https://sonyhall.com/shows/?eid=13705414 September 6th Athenaeum Center - Chicago IL https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2025/talking-sopranos/ October 11th Shubert Theatre - Boston MA https://www.bochcenter.org/events/detail/talkingsopranos November 8th Rivers Casino - Philladelphia PA https://www.riverscasino.com/philadelphia/entertainment/the-event-center/InConversationwiththeSopranos November 29th Wellmont Theatre - Montclair NJ https://wellmonttheater.com/shows/talking-sopranos/ January 10th Warner Theatre -Washington DC  https://www.warnertheatredc.com/shows

    1h 7m
  5. Episode #91 "Made in America"

    12/20/2021

    Episode #91 "Made in America"

    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 have come up during the podcast….Is there really anything to the Rhiannon theory? Did Ralphie kill Pie-O-My? Is Tony alive or dead. It's all in this final episode. Talking Sopranos #91 "Made in America" S7-E9.  We would also like to thank all the fans who have followed us over the course of this podcast. It's been incredible to take this journey with you and we love you all. We would also like to thank all our fantastic guests, the show just wouldn't have been the same without you. We would like to thank all our amazing sponsors for supporting us and keeping the podcast going through a very difficult time for everyone. In closing a big thank you to everyone who has ever worked on the Sopranos and whose effort made this The Greatest Show in TV history! Cheers. 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 link below or get your book wherever books are sold.  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/woke-up-this-morning-michael-imperiolisteve-schirripa?variant=33092398710818 Check out Michael and Steve's live show Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday February 12th at the St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y. Check the link below for dates in your area. https://www.talkingsopranos.com/comedy-and-conversations-with-the-sopranos https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://honehealth.com/talkingsopranos

    2h 12m
  6. Episode 2 "46 Long"

    04/08/2020

    Episode 2 "46 Long"

    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 to detail. Michael talks about the moment he realized the show was going to be a hit and what it was like working with the amazing cast. Then, Michael and Steve break down the episode scene by scene giving us some backstory on the main characters and their thoughts about the script. There's another Ask Me Anything segment and lots of history about the cast. Don't forget to submit your questions to talkingsopranos.com. Enjoy!

    1h 5m
  7. Episode #67 "Members Only"

    07/05/2021

    Episode #67 "Members Only"

    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. Originally her manager passed on the Sopranos audition but Dania thought he was crazy. It was always one of her favorite shows.       Dania was born in the Dominican Republic and never thought she would end up with such a successful career in show business. She talks about how she got her start, and what her family thought about her pursuing a career as an actress. She was really nervous her first day on the Sopranos set and it was James Gandolfini who calmed her down and told her to just relax. Dania has definitely had a very successful acting career but is also a busy entrepreneur involved in a number of projects from making wine to legal cannabis. Currently she is starring in her latest hit Sweet Tooth on Netflix.       After Dania's interview Michael and Steve get into this week's episode. It's called "Members Only" and Steve kicks things off by showing some pics of him and Frank Sinatra who is wearing a Members Only jacket…This is the beginning of season six and this episode does not disappoint. It's one of the best in the series with a lot to understand. Michael really focuses on the nuances in this one. Talking Sopranos Episode #67 "Members Only" S6-Ep1. Don't forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask Michael and Steve questions and buy official merchandise. https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://bluechew.com https://www.mercuryeastpresents.com/mercurylounge https://www.dryfarmwines.com/dania

    2h 39m
  8. Episode #64 "The Test Dream"

    06/14/2021

    Episode #64 "The Test Dream"

    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 Men. He is a fascinating person and in 2011 he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. This is a candid and emotional interview where Matt talks about his difficult early days, working with David Chase and Jim's passing.      Then Michael and Steve break down this week's episode which Matt wrote. It's a crazy one that definitely needs some explaining. Along the way Steve reads his living obituary which includes an intro to the Steve Motherf**ks the world video. He also busts Michael's chops about where he shops and the fact he has never been to Cosco. Michael also tells a great story about how he and Steve went to Jamaica and tried to get into Hedonism but were denied.      Check out Talking Sopranos Ep #64 "The Test Dream" S5-Ep11. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask questions and buy official merchandise.  https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://www.untuckit.com https://www.cbdmd.com

    2h 25m
  9. Episode #88 "The Second Coming"

    11/29/2021

    Episode #88 "The Second Coming"

    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 Iler's performance is absolutely spectacular. Tony and Phil have reached a breaking point and Melfi is questioning her ability to help Tony. Don't miss Talking Sopranos #88 "The Second Coming". Make sure to visit the Talking Sopranos website for more information about the podcast and to buy official merchandise.  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 link below or get your book wherever books are sold.  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/woke-up-this-morning-michael-imperiolisteve-schirripa?variant=33092398710818 Check out Michael and Steve's live show Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday February 12th at the St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y. Check the link below for dates in your area. https://www.talkingsopranos.com/comedy-and-conversations-with-the-sopranos https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://www.xchairtalking.com https://www.wineenthusiast.com https://honehealth.com/talkingsopranos

    2h 6m
  10. Episode #18 "Big Girls Don't Cry"

    07/27/2020

    Episode #18 "Big Girls Don't Cry"

    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 script for The Wolf of Wall Street. It's a great interview! Then a second special guest joins the show as Michael and Steve reminisce about their love of baseball. In a crazy moment they discover they may have actually crossed paths at a famous game over 50 years ago.  Then Michael and Steve breakdown this week's amazing episode. This was the first shot with Federico Castelluccio (Furio) and you have you hear how at 4:30am on day one he absolutely knocked it of the park…..literally. The guys discuss how big questions are starting to arise for Tony Soprano and Christopher's incredible James Dean. It's all on Talking Sopranos #18 S2 E5 "Big Girls Don't Cry".  Make sure to go to subscribe to the talking sopranos podcast where ever you get your podcasts and go to talkingsopranos.com to post questions for Michael and Steve.

    1h 60m
  11. Episode #87 "Kennedy and Heidi"

    11/22/2021

    Episode #87 "Kennedy and Heidi"

    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 fate.  Then Michael and Steve get into this week's episode which is a big one. This is the last episode for Michael and one of the most shocking of the entire series. Lots to get into on Talking Sopranos #87 "Kennedy and Heidi" S7-Ep6. Make sure to visit the Talking Sopranos website for more information about the podcast and to buy official merchandise.    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 link below or get your book wherever books are sold.  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/woke-up-this-morning-michael-imperiolisteve-schirripa?variant=33092398710818   Check out Michael and Steve's live show Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday February 12th at the St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y. Check the link below for dates in your area. https://www.talkingsopranos.com/comedy-and-conversations-with-the-sopranos   https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://www.xchairtalking.com https://www.wineenthusiast.com https://www.indochino.com

    2h 7m
  12. Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer"

    08/03/2020

    Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer"

    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 said it was Melfi or nothing. She talks about how she was absolutely blown away when she first saw The Sopranos pilot, and shares some crazy stories about what James Gandolfini used to do to her off camera.  This week the Pundit returns and Steve goes absolutely ballistic. Is there really anything to the theory that Tony actually dies in season one? It's Steve vs the Pundit round 2. Then Michael and Steve break down this week's episode. Tony is now running the executive card game but when an old friend loses big, things are definitely headed down a bad road. Talking Sopranos Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer", Sopranos S2 E6. Don't forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and post questions for Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com

    2 hr
  13. Episode #13 "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano"

    06/22/2020

    Episode #13 "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano"

    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 about the Sopranos script, and how she thought she had absolutely no chance at the role of Carmela. She also reminisces about all the fun she had on the set, the show's amazing success and what it was like to work with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve breakdown the incredible finale of season one. Make sure to check out Talking Sopranos S1 Ep13 "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano". Remember to keep your questions coming for Michael and Steve at Talkingsopranos.com.

    2h 10m
  14. Episode 8 "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti"

    05/18/2020

    Episode 8 "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti"

    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 how she originally thought the Sopranos was a musical and asked David Chase if he needed her to sing at the audition? Then Michael and Steve breakdown the Sopranos S1 Ep 8 "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti". Michael talks about how this episode was a turning point for his character and his first thoughts on the script. All this and much more in this episode of Talking Sopranos. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and send questions to Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com

    1h 41m
  15. Episode #89 "The Blue Comet"

    12/06/2021

    Episode #89 "The Blue Comet"

    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 definitely going off the rails. After that Michael and Steve break down the second to last episode of the series. This is Steve's last show and he has lots of inside info about that his final scene. Don't miss Talking Sopranos #89 "The Blue Comet" S7 – E8. Go to Talkingsopranos.com for more info about the podcast and to buy official Talking Sopranos merchandise.  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 link below or get your book wherever books are sold.  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/woke-up-this-morning-michael-imperiolisteve-schirripa?variant=33092398710818 Check out Michael and Steve's live show Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday February 12th at the St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y. Check the link below for dates in your area. https://www.talkingsopranos.com/comedy-and-conversations-with-the-sopranos https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://bluechew.com https://manlybands.com/sopranos

    1h 41m
  16. Episode #70 "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh"

    07/26/2021

    Episode #70 "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh"

    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. He looks back at how funny he thought the show was and how much impact it had on his life. He tells a funny story about a day at Yankee stadium when he was shocked to hear the crowd chant "Do My Lawn" in his honor.       Then Michael and Steve break down another incredible episode of the Sopranos. As season 6 goes on, the show gets more and more complicated so lots to unpack and discuss. This was a big one for Steve who had a number of important scenes. Check out Talking Sopranos Ep #70 "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh" S6-Ep4. Don't forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask Michael and Steve questions and get official merchandise. https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://www.untuckit.com https://www.stamps.com

    2h 37m
  17. Episode #23 "Bust-Out"

    08/31/2020

    Episode #23 "Bust-Out"

    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. Then he shares some stories about how he originally read for the role of Tony Soprano, his inspiration for the character of Artie and how he once sent an actor to the hospital sort of by accident.  Then Michael and Steve dig into this week episode which has some of the best acting of the series. Tony wrestles with the thought of spending life behind bars, Carmela almost makes a huge mistake with the wall paper guy and Richie attempts to make his big move with Junior. It's all on Talking Sopranos Episode #23 "Bust-Out". Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to get your official Talking Sopranos merchandise at talkingsopranos.com

    2h 29m
  18. Episode #26 "Funhouse"

    09/21/2020

    Episode #26 "Funhouse"

    In our amazing Season 2 finale Michael and Steve welcome the one, and only "Big P***y", Vinny Pastore. He was a killer, a rat, a gangster and audiences absolutely loved him. Definitely one of the best episodes of the season. Vinny talks about what it was like to be on the best show of all time, and then get whacked at the end of season two. He was devastated at the time but ended up being the first Soprano to take on Hollywood. Vinny is a fantastic guest! Then after months in the shop the Wing-O-Meter finally makes its historic debut.  After that Michael and Steve break down one of the most iconic Soprano's episodes of all time. Never before had TV audiences seen a main character go out like this. Was it really the vindaloo or was Tony just sick about having to take out his best friend. It's all in Talking Sopranos Episode #26 (Sopranos S-2 Ep #13) "Funhouse". Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and visit talkingsopranos.com to ask questions and buy official merchandise.

    2h 8m
  19. Episode #65 "Long Term Parking"

    06/21/2021

    Episode #65 "Long Term Parking"

    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 directing. He shares stories about his friendship with Orson Wells, how he cast Tatum O'Neil in the Last Picture Show and of course how he ended up on the Sopranos. Peter became friends with David Chase who asked him to play the role of Melfi's psychiatrist. He also directed Michael and Steve in Sentimental Education S5-Ep6 of the Sopranos.       Next Marianne Leone joins the podcast. Michael worked with Marianne on Goodfellas and the two remained friends ever since. She is a lot of fun and shares some great stories about her days on the Sopranos and how Federico Castelluccio restored a painting of her grandparents.       Then Michael and Steve get into one of the most surprising and dramatic episodes of the entire series. Michael and Drea both won Emmys for their performances as well as Terry Winter for the screenplay.  Tim Van Patten was nominated for directing. This is a great one…Talking Sopranos S5-E12 "Long Term Parking". Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to talkingsopranos.com for official merchandise and to ask Michael and Steve questions. https://www.talkingsopranos.com https://www.betterhelp.com/talking https://www.scoremaster.com/talking https://www.stamps.com

    2h 43m
  20. Episode 3 "Denial, Anger, Acceptance"

    04/13/2020

    Episode 3 "Denial, Anger, Acceptance"

    Talking Sopranos

    1 hr
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