EPISODE 371. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined by Bronx-born actor, Louis Lombardi. Louie shares stories of his upbringing, about his first few gigs, and where it's led him to today. Tune in for a great conversation "Amongst Friends".

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Chapters: 1:00 - Good or Bad Water 4:00 - Start the Jeep 5:00 - Growing Up in the Bronx 7:00 - New York Giants 10:00 - Raised by Women 12:00 - First Big Gigs 16:00 - Learning on the Job 19:00 - Landing The Sopranos 21:00 - Street Life to Acting 23:00 - Vinny Pastore & The Bronx 26:00 - Swimming at Orchard Beach 28:00 - Who are Your Sauces? 31:00 - Italian Roots 33:00 - Pizza Business 37:00 - Weird Pizza Slices 39:00 - 24 42:00 - Sopranos Shakedown 44:00 - Soft Louie 47:00 - This or That? 51:00 - Medigan Con 53:00 - DeNiro or Pacino? 55:00 - Welcome Don Capria 56:00 - Director's Cut 1:00:00 - Working with Italian Americans 1:02:00 - Life in the Film Business 1:05:00 - Support Your Italians