Huge episode for Christopher Moltisanti! He finally becomes a Made Man! Chris, Paul, & Jordan break it down, along with the rest of the Season Three classic "Fortunate Son". This hour of television sees AJ become a star football player, Jackie Jr. becoming a wheelman, crucial flashbacks to a traumatic day in Tony's life, and Christopher learns that being a "made man" aint all it's cracked up to be. Great Melfi scenes, great mob action, and great family drama - this episode delivers it all! It all points to a sad and stark reality for the world of The Sopranos, and that is: There really are no "Fortunate Sons" in this lifestyle. This is not a universe that is kind or nurturing to its young men. PLUS, the Meadow, Noah, and Tony situation escalates! All this and more, just as soon as we disrespect the pizza parlor!

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Goodbye Little Livia. With "Proshai Livushka" The Sopranos says goodbye to actress Nancy Marchand, who passed away in between seasons two and three, with a very unpleasant but powerful hour of television. Chris, Paul, and Jordan break it all down including a discussion about the 1931 film "The Public Enemy", a discussion about Livia's legacy as relates to her family and the world of the show as a whole, and they discuss why, although masterfully told, this episode is not one any of us are looking forward to revisiting anytime soon. PLUS! A discussion about very real ghosts on the show, and the first appearance of Ralph Cifaretto, played by Joe Pantoliano! What does his short appearance here portend for Tony and the rest of the season? All this great stuff and we promise there will be none of that "California bullshit"!

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We're back! Season Three of The Sopranos is off to the races! Chris, Paul, & Jordan share many laughs breaking down the most unique season premiere we've seen so far!  In this episode we break down why "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood" might play better in a modern "binge watch" format than it does on week to week viewing. We catch up with the "Bing" family, see what everyone has been up to since the end of Season Two, and we discuss how the show managed to humanize our "Fed" characters while spotlighting the futility and hilarity of their mission. Also: Patsy Parisi puts his grief behind him. Will Tony's swimming pool ever be the same? All this and MORE, just as soon as we tie our shoes and have a bite of bracciole! 

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We're back for the second half of our Season 2 retrospective! This time the conversation centers around the women and the elderly characters of season 2, particularly Livia, Junior, Dr. Melfi, and Carmela. Plus, we finish off our "Top 3" categories with our favorite moments, favorite characters / performances, and favorite episodes. We close out season two of our podcast with a lot of laughter, fond reminiscence, and we talk about what we are most looking forward to in Season 3 - Spoiler free of course. 

We will be on a short hiatus to close out the summer, but we will be back THIS FALL for Season 3!!

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There's no "Sophomore Slump" for The Sopranos! David Chase and company have given us another groundbreaking season of television and we can't wait to talk about it. Chris, Paul, Jordan and Lily have a laughter filled conversation as we discuss Season 2 as a whole, Tony being cast as "brother", what Janice and Richie brought to the show, the tragedy of "Big Pussy", and Meadow growing up and finally leaving the nest. We also continue our tradition of bringing you some "Top 3" Categories including our favorite quotes, our favorite food moments, and our favorite music cues. PLUS: A heartfelt discussion about what it has meant to the hosts of The Sopranos Podcast to be able to come together and talk about this great show all year. Also lots (and lots) of food talk.

Part 2 to follow!

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The season 2 finale of The Sopranos, entitled "Funhouse", is a gift to analytical podcasts like ours. Hosts Chris, Paul, & Jordan can't wait to jump into the deep water on this one. Dream interpretations galore as we dissect one of the most inventive and imaginative episodes yet. As the Big Pussy storyline reaches its tragic and inevitable conclusion, Tony's subconscious screams at him through a series of wild fever dreams. Is Tony ready to cut this cancer out? What does it all mean? What really made Tony so sick? Great discussion is had about Asbury Park, New Jersey, Indian food, and how the show uses dreams to further the story. Plus! Melfi is back on her game, but is Tony ready to dive deep?  What is the significance of centering this episode around a graduation? Will these characters ever truly find their way out of the Funhouse? All this and more, just as soon as we douse ourselves in clarified butter...

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Bang! "The Knight in White Satin Armor" is  one of the most shocking and emotionally resonant chapters of The Sopranos yet, and our hosts Chris, Paul, & Jordan couldn't be more excited to talk about it. Pussy is at the end of his rope, Tony's extramarital affair bleeds into the Soprano home, and after a long day of plotting to kill Tony, Richie and Janice have a lovely dinner together. It's an episode about reflection, characters coming to terms with who they really are, and beautifully staged scenes of domestic tranquility that erupt into explosive chaos. All this and so much more, right after we tango and foxtrot in front of everybody...

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Only a show like The Sopranos could make an episode about boredom so damn captivating.  Chris, Paul & Jordan break it down this week with a lot of laughter and joy. In this episode where characters are forced by their circumstances to stagnate and be "still", we get to see how the stress and sociopathy of mob life inflicts deep permanent wounds on these characters. Meanwhile, as Tony and Junior are struggling with forced mundanity, Melfi's life is coming unraveled because of her treatment of Tony. Plus we eagerly dissect the truly scintillating performance of Uncle Junior by Dominic Chianese in this episode, combined with a magnificently subtle outing by writer Terrence Winter. All this and more! Coming up as soon as we get some moisturizer recommendations from Paulie Walnuts...

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Wheel in the sky keeps on turning! The Season two episode "Bust Out" is all about hypocrisy, cycles, and planning for ends that may or may not ever come. This week Chris, Paul & Jordan break down the Scatino bust-out, Tony's frustrating therapy sessions, the fallout from the Bevallaqua murder, and Carmella's brief affair with a wallpaper man. The show is pulling out all the stops as they race toward season two's conclusion, and there is no lack of compelling things to talk about here. Lots of laughs and lots of analysis about Tony's anxiety, fear, and the many displays of hypocrisy across the board from every character in this hour. All coming up right after we wash our eyes with bleach following that Janice and Richie scene....

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"From Where to Eternity" is such a special episode of The Sopranos that Chris' wife Lily had to join the boys this week to break it all down. The show uses Christopher's precarious medical condition to tackle some really big universal questions. Is there a God? Heaven? Hell? What are the cosmic consequences of the life these characters have chosen?  What kind of "fuckin' ghouls'" are these characters dragging around with them?  Who out there is watching us? The show makes some really bold choices in this hour, including a possible trip to the afterlife, a brutal and personal murder, and a visit to a psychic that will haunt Paulie for years to come. Plus: A great discussion about faith, a whole lot of laughs, and by far the most intimate scene between Edie Falco and James Gandolfini on the show to this point.  All this and more, right after we book the Bella Vista room at 3:00 ;)

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