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. 

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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.

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This week it’s the second Talking Sopranos Superfan episode! Before Michael and Steve take on that final scene, they wanted to know what you..the fans think. Seven incredible Superfans join the podcast to talk about Tony’s fate, Sopranos conspiracies and much more. Don’t miss this one…..

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are joined by Sopranos writer/executive producer and Academy Award nominee Terry Winter. Terry is a fascinating character and if you don’t know his full story check out Talking Sopranos #18. In this interview he talks about what it was like going into that final season, and how the writers were trying to wrap things up. He shares what David told him about the ending, and what he thought about the cut to black. Terry wrote four episodes in Season 7 including this one which he both wrote and directed. It was also the only show he ever directed. 

In this episode Christopher and Paulie are at odds and AJ can’t handle his break up with Blanca. Robert Iler’s is absolutely fantastic in this one. Check out Talking Sopranos #86 “Walk Like a Man” S7-Ep5. 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 book WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos. Click the link below or get your book wherever books are sold. 

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See Michael and Steve live in Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday November 20th at the Andiamo Theatre in Warren Michigan. Check the link below for dates in your area.

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     This week on Talking Sopranos Michael and Steve welcome five amazing guests to the podcast. First up it’s Frank Renzulli one of the most important writers on the Sopranos. Many of the stories from his life actually became scenes on the show. 

     Then it’s Rob Spragg from Alabama 3. He wrote the theme song for the Sopranos "Woke Up This Morning". You’ll be shocked to hear what the piece is really about.

     Next up Henry Yuk. Henry only appeared in one episode but made a huge impact. He played Sungyon Kim who owned Kim’s Laundry, and ended up getting whacked by Tony Blundetto. 

     Then Executive Producer Ilene Landress joins the show. She ran things behind the scenes and knows where all the bodies are buried. 

     Lastly Dan Attias talks about what it was like to direct episodes of the Sopranos and to work with James Gandolfini Edie Falco. It’s a fantastic show you won’t want to miss. Talking Sopranos #85. Make sure to subscribe to the Taking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to learn more about the show. 

Make sure to pick up Michael and Steve’s book 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

See Michael and Steve live in Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos. Saturday November 20th at the Andiamo Theatre in Warren Michigan. Check the link below for dates in your area.

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     This week Michael and Steve welcome Robert back to the podcast. His work on the series was absolutely incredible, but to this day has never actually seen the show. He talks about his lifelong friendship with Jamie-Lynn Sigler and their Pajama Pants podcast. He also shares his thoughts about the entertainment business and why he decided to get out. 

     Then Michael and Steve get into this week’s episode, Tony Soprano takes another step toward the dark side, AJ and Blanca hit a rocky road and Hesh sees Tony for what he really is..Talking Sopranos #84 “Chasing It” S7- Ep4. 

Pick up your copy WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos on November 2nd wherever books are sold…..Michael and Steve will be signing copies Tuesday November 2nd at 7pm at the Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey 

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Michael and Steve will also be holding a virtual event through Barnes and Nobel on Monday November 8th at 7pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barnes-amp-noble-17337409237

Now’s your chance to enter the Talking Sopranos Superfan Contest and join Michael and Steve on the podcast. Just go to talkingsopranos.com or click the link below and tell us in 150 words or less why you are a Talking Sopranos Superfan and what you think happened at the end of the series. Entries are due by November 1st at midnight.

https://www.talkingsopranos.com/fancontest

Check out Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos Live. Get your tickets today!

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See Zopa live Saturday November 6th at Baby’s Alright in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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    Michael and Steve welcome the one and only Vincent Pastore back to the podcast. Vinny has a blast sharing his favorite memories from the show, and how he thought he got whacked for smoking weed at a concert. He also shares a really funny story about how he screwed up introducing Bruce Springsteen at a concert, and of course whether he thinks Tony is alive or dead.

     Then Michael and Steve take on the third episode of the final season. Tony is questioning Paulie’s loyalty, Phil is making big moves and the series is starting to build to that final ending.  Check out Talking Sopranos #83 “Remember When” S7-Ep3. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to buy official merchandise. 

     Now’s your chance to enter the Talking Sopranos Superfan Contest and join Michael and Steve on the podcast. Just go to talkingsopranos.com or click the link below and tell us in 150 words or less why you are a Talking Sopranos Superfan and what you think happened at the end of the series. Entries are due by November 1st at midnight.

https://www.talkingsopranos.com/fancontest

     WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos is available on November 2nd wherever books are sold. Get yours before they sell out. 

Also Michael and Steve are signing copies on November 2nd at the Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey 

http://www.book-ends.com

Barnes and Noble will be holding a virtual event on Monday November 8th at 7pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barnes-amp-noble-17337409237

Check out Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos Live. Get your tickets today!

https://www.ticketmaster.com/in-conversation-with-the-sopranos-tickets/artist/2683319

See Zopa live Saturday November 6th at Baby’s Alright in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Need a ride call Broadway Elite and tell them Michael and Steve sent you. 

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John talks about what it was like going into that final season and how he didn’t want it to end. He reminisces about his time on the show and whether he thinks Tony got whacked in the end.

Then, we’re down to the final eight...This one has the hilarious Cleaver premiere, The end of Johnny Sac and somebody getting smacked with a Humanitas award. Every one of these last episodes are absolutely brilliant. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos #82 “Stage 5” S7 – E2. Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and visit the Talking Sopranos website to buy official merchandise. 

You have until Monday November 1st to enter the Talking Sopranos Superfan Contest. Tell us why YOU are a Talking Sopranos Superfan, and what you think happened to Tony after that infamous cut to black. We’ll pick a few lucky winners to join the podcast and get a signed copy of WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos. Just click the link below or go to https://www.talkingsopranos.com  to enter. 

https://www.talkingsopranos.com/fancontest

Check out Comedy and Conversations with the Sopranos Live. Get your tickets today!

https://www.ticketmaster.com/in-conversation-with-the-sopranos-tickets/artist/2683319

Pick up your copy WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral History of the Sopranos on November 2nd wherever books are sold…..And get a signed copy on November 2 at the Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey 

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And on November 4 at the Landmark Theatre in Port Washington, N.Y.

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