Poda Bing: a Sopranos retrospective

Vik, Niia and John dissect Funhouse, the season 2 finale of The Sopranos. Topics discussed include Livia's ambitious travel plans, why we keep returning to the deliciousness of Chicken Vindaloo despite its gastrointestinal pitfalls, the meanings and themes and messages within Tony's dreams, the use of Antonio Carlos Jobim music arrangements for kill scenes, possible Netflix spinoff series based on this episode, and much more!

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Jeremy Egner, TV Editor for The New York Times joins Vik to talk Sopranos, his recent interview with David Chase, current shows that could enter the realm of the Sopranos, and more.

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Alan & Matt discuss their new book, 'The Sopranos Sessions', Sopranos burnout, interviewing David Chase, why we love Tony Soprano, viewer surrogates, whether Meadow was set up to the boss of the family, final sequence theories and more.

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David Proval joins Vik in studio for an in-depth conversation about his career, Richie Aprile, The Sopranos, David Chase, show business and much more.

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Will Janowitz joins Vik in the studio for an in-depth conversation about The Sopranos and shares his thoughts on a variety of topics including show business, Ali vs. Tyson, IP spinoffs and much more.

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Vik and the @sopranosgram team are reunited to say goodbye to Richie Aprile and discuss The Knight in White Satin Armor. When not over-indulging in NBA references, topics discussed include: the magical opening sequence (4:51), Richie's moxy (16:48), the significance of red in this episode (20:09), Bobby's awe (33:07), the polarization of therapy (38:56), Janice and Richie's last dance (42:51), Tony's confrontation with Livia (51:43), Netflix spinoff series (1:00:15) and more.

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Michael Imperioli joins Vik in the studio to talk about his work on The Sopranos -- in front of the camera and behind it, as a writer on the show. He compares and contrasts Martin Scorsese and David Chase and discusses how he was cast on the show, experiences with James Gandolfini, other cast members, and David Chase, his path to Buddhism, musical and literary influences, writing a book and much more.

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Vik is joined by Niia, John, and a special holiday bottle of bourbon to discuss House Arrest. Topics explored include: garbageman's balls (2:40), the Neil Mink lecture series (4:50), another Seven movie reference (9:05), never eating another man's manicotti (16:55), Tony's tipping point with Richie (17:49), stress management (27:53), what Livia doesn't know (33:57), the pursuit of happiness (34:52) and much more.

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Joe Penny talks to Vik in studio to discuss his role as Vic Musto on The Sopranos. He talks about being on the Tony Soprano shortlist, the wisdom of David Chase, California actors vs. New York actors, and why the Giving Tree is one of his favorite books. 

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Marisa Redanty calls in to discuss her role as Christine Scatino on the show. She talks about reading for Janice, the professionalism of Robert Patrick, behind the scenes memories (like Tony Sirico's hair routine), and her post Sopranos accidental career as a local politician and advocate in the City. 

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