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Founder of the pioneering band Cro-Mags, Harley Flanagan is a punk rock/hardcore legend who's defied the odds - along with neglect, sexual abuse, drugs, violence and PTSD -- and lived to tell the tale. The feature-length documentary, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS, dives headfirst into the wild life and times of this larger-than-life icon and is a no-holds-barred ride, that isn't just about the music; it's about a man forged in fire who's lived to tell the tale.Raised by a Warhol Factory "it" girl, Harley was thrown into the Lower East Side's underground scene in the '70s. Left to fend for himself, by his teens, he was squatting in Alphabet City, stealing food, dodging gangs, and living in a world that he describes as "some serious Lord of the Flies shit." But, as his life descended into a hellish day-to-day, he was simultaneously becoming a punk rock legend: at the age of 11, he was drumming at CBGBs and Max's Kansas City with his aunt's band, the Stimulators. Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll weren't a choice - they were survival. But Harley was a fighter. Whether on stage, in the streets, or in the Jiu-Jitsu gym with Renzo Gracie, he never backed down. As the ferocious frontman of the Cro-Mags, he pushed NYC Hardcore into uncharted territory. But violence, addiction and a traumatic past left deep scars. The streets made him, but they also nearly destroyed him.Directed and Produced by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Rex Miller (Citizen Ashe) for Rexpix Media, and produced by Laura Flanagan, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS dives deep into Harley's past, but it's not just war stories. It's about what happens after. Friends like Flea, Henry Rollins, Ice T, Roger Miret, Keith Morris, Michael Imperioli, Matt Serra, Jocko Willink, Darryl Jenifer, Glenn Danzig, Brooke Smith, Marcia Resnick, Kate Schellenbach and the late Anthony Bourdain reveal the man behind the legend - confronting demons, raising a family, and sharing the knowledge of his experience to help others. Harley Flanagan didn't just live hardcore - he is hardcore, and WIRED FOR CHAOS is his story - loud, unfiltered, and real as hell.Here's the trailer;Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOfP12Glok Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Founder of the pioneering band Cro-Mags, Harley Flanagan is a punk rock/hardcore legend who's defied the odds - along with neglect, sexual abuse, drugs, violence and PTSD -- and lived to tell the tale. The feature-length documentary, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS, dives headfirst into the wild life and times of this larger-than-life icon and is a no-holds-barred ride, that isn't just about the music; it's about a man forged in fire who's lived to tell the tale.Raised by a Warhol Factory "it" girl, Harley was thrown into the Lower East Side's underground scene in the '70s. Left to fend for himself, by his teens, he was squatting in Alphabet City, stealing food, dodging gangs, and living in a world that he describes as "some serious Lord of the Flies shit." But, as his life descended into a hellish day-to-day, he was simultaneously becoming a punk rock legend: at the age of 11, he was drumming at CBGBs and Max's Kansas City with his aunt's band, the Stimulators. Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll weren't a choice - they were survival. But Harley was a fighter. Whether on stage, in the streets, or in the Jiu-Jitsu gym with Renzo Gracie, he never backed down. As the ferocious frontman of the Cro-Mags, he pushed NYC Hardcore into uncharted territory. But violence, addiction and a traumatic past left deep scars. The streets made him, but they also nearly destroyed him.Directed and Produced by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Rex Miller (Citizen Ashe) for Rexpix Media, and produced by Laura Flanagan, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS dives deep into Harley's past, but it's not just war stories. It's about what happens after. Friends like Flea, Henry Rollins, Ice T, Roger Miret, Keith Morris, Michael Imperioli, Matt Serra, Jocko Willink, Darryl Jenifer, Glenn Danzig, Brooke Smith, Marcia Resnick, Kate Schellenbach and the late Anthony Bourdain reveal the man behind the legend - confronting demons, raising a family, and sharing the knowledge of his experience to help others. Harley Flanagan didn't just live hardcore - he is hardcore, and WIRED FOR CHAOS is his story - loud, unfiltered, and real as hell.Here's the trailer;Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOfP12Glok Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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  

I had the chance to sit down with Harley Flanagan — punk pioneer, founding member of the Cro-Mags, and the subject of the new feature-length documentary, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS. Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Rex Miller, this no-holds-barred film dives into Harley's life — from the violent streets of ‘70s New York to the hardcore scene that defined a generation.This isn't just about music — it's about survival. Abuse, addiction, squats, street fights, punk gigs, Jiu-Jitsu, fatherhood — Harley's lived through it all. And the film, which features interviews with Flea, Henry Rollins, Ice T, Michael Imperioli, and the late Anthony Bourdain, shows a side of him many haven't seen before.Now, quick heads up — there's a slight audio issue on my end during this episode. I didn't realize my mic wasn't plugged in, so you'll hear me through my laptop's onboard mic. It's definitely listenable, just a bit rougher than usual — but honestly, it kind of fits the vibe of this episode.So with that, let's get into it. This is Harley Flanagan — loud, raw, and real

Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation debuted at the Tribeca Festival in New York City last night

Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation debuted at the Tribeca Festival in New York City last night

Will and Alex break down reports of mutual interest between Giannis and the Raptors, and examine Masai Ujiri's ambition to reel in a “big fish” this summer. They serve up a generous slice of blame pie for the Knicks' playoff exit, dissecting Tom Thibodeau's rigid coaching, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns' shortcomings, Timothée Chalamet's dream life, and Michael Imperioli (??). Then, they preview the unlikely NBA Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers before welcoming multi-time CSA winner Ennis Esmer for a conversation about male friendship and what movies to watch this summer.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder #pascalsiakam #shaigilgeousalexanderReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We'll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike's most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That's exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that's what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they're expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It's violent in its familiarity. And that's the point. Girl 6 doesn't flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn't just a scene. It's a reckoning that begins Judy's arc. It's Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?' or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that's why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it's gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It's framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn't. It's a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn't freeze. She doesn't stay quiet. She doesn't submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even though the circumstances haven't evolved, she has. It's not loud. It's not celebrated. But it's powerful. It's self-possession. It's Judy refusing to play the part again, even if the script is exactly the same.So no, the ending isn't tied up in a bow. But it's not hopeless either. Girl 6 isn't offering a fantasy of escape—it's showing us what resistance looks like when the world and the people around you won't meet you halfway. Quiet, deliberate, exhausted… but still yours.So why did Girl 6 flop? Because audiences weren't ready for a Black feminist art film disguised as a phone-sex dramedy. It didn't check the boxes. It wasn't "important" in how people expected a Spike Lee joint to be. The film's portrayal of Judy's experiences resonates with contemporary discussions about the empowerment and exploitation inherent in everything we've come to understand about performance, labor, and digital sex work (hello, OnlyFans), Girl 6 feels prophetic. In recent years, Girl 6 has been reassessed for its ahead-of-its-time commentary on sex work and female agency.It's time we stop calling it a misstep. Girl 6 didn't fail. We did—for not seeing what it was trying to show us. With all that said, I do still think it's worth critiquing how a man directing the film despite having a female screenwriter is a statement and impression in and of itself that is left upon this film, and that's something we're still unpacking today.The wigs, costuming, and futuristic sets are all intentional and impeccably designed. Judy is a chameleon, adapting to the fantasies projected onto her. She tries never to lose herself, but as the film progresses, it becomes a hard line to walk. And Randle does it brilliantly. Her performance is nuanced, internal, and often quiet—maybe that's why it got overlooked. People expected something louder. But Judy's strength is in her stillness. I paused the film so many times in awe, wondering - how we didn't get Theresa Randle leading dozens of films post-Girl 6. Her performance has always stuck with me. She is the film.Girl 6 is a wig-lover's dream. Theresa Randle wears over 20 different wigs and styles throughout the film, and each one feels like a window into her state of mind or her persona at that moment. Her hair isn't just flair—it's fashion, character, power, and commentary all in one.There's the long honey-blonde crop she rocks in the phone booth—classic "sex symbol" vibes and we see everything from her an ode to Dorothy Dandridge, bantu knots, finger waves, a full-on Foxy Brown afro—it's a whiplash of transformations that, if you blink, you might miss one. Her hair becomes armor, a mask, a performance. And what's genius is that the wigs and styling reflect the emotional tone of each scene without her having to say a word.It also speaks to the fantasy that phone sex work sells. Every call, every client, is a role she steps into. And Theresa's ever-changing look mirrors that idea—who she is depends entirely on who's on the other end of the line and what they're paying for.Plus, let's give some flowers to the hairstyling team. There is not much information out there about who exactly was responsible. I tried to get in touch with Lisa Hazell, but could not reach her for an interview. The hair designs gave Theresa an entire visual vocabulary of Black femininity, expression, power, seduction, and identity.Theresa Randle played Judy, the lead role. Before this, Randle had appeared in supporting roles in Lee's "Jungle Fever" and "Malcolm X." Her performance as Judy marked her first leading role, showcasing her range and depth as an actress.And while a lot of this film wasn't exactly the norm for Spike, he still had a role, as he often does—but this time, it feels especially personal. He plays Judy's cousin and best friend, Jimmy, a comic book nerd obsessed with blaxploitation and sports memorabilia. It's sweet and totally feels like a little bit of an opportunity for Spike to get all his Brooklyn Dodgers gear into the production design. He's one of the only people in her life who doesn't sexualize Judy, who just wants to hang out and talk about old-school movies. It's giving Letterboxd boyfriend energy… uh if your boyfriend was your cousin and just wanted to debate Pam Grier films over pizza. Their friendship grounds the film, a reminder of who Judy is underneath all the wigs and roleplay.The opposite of Jimmy is Isaiah Washington's character—Judy's ex, known only as “Shoplifter.” And that name alone tells you everything. He's not even given the dignity of a real identity—just a label, a behavior, a red flag. He's controlling in the way so many men are: smiling, supportive on the surface, but constantly trying to reshape her into someone more manageable. He pushes her to get a “real job,” but what he really wants is her dependence. He wants her small.The tension between them is always there—quiet, but constant. And the way Spike shoots those scenes, you can feel the power imbalance. It's intimate, but it's not safe. These aren't just moments between two people with history. These are scenes about how easily women—especially Black women—are asked to compromise themselves in exchange for stability, approval, or love that's conditional.Both of these male characters exist to show us different versions of masculinity—Jimmy is supportive, if a little clueless, and Isaiah's character is the opposite: demanding, judgmental, and ultimately part of the reason Judy needs to reclaim her voice in the first place.The film is peppered with notable cameos, adding layers of meta-commentary. As mentioned previously, Quentin Tarantino appears as the self-absorbed director, and this collaboration, interestingly enough, occurred before the well-documented disagreements between Lee and Tarantino over the use of racial slurs in cinema.We also get Halle Berry, Debi Mazar, John Turturro, Ron Silver, John Cameron Mitchell, and Michael Imperioli giving their best, if not strangest, character acting bits to the film.Other notable appearances include Madonna as the competing strip club owner. She looked insanely good—possibly the best she's ever looked, and that's saying a lot for someone who literally invented iconic beauty in the 80s and 90s—and, of course, supermodel Naomi Campbell as a fellow phone sex operator, taking on a more demure and reserved role.Pete Travers at Rolling Stone called Girl 6 "the worst movie Spike Lee has ever made," one that "[resorts] to all-star cameos to disguise structural shortcomings." Still, I believe these cameos contribute to the film's commentary on fame, exploitation, and the blurred lines between reality and performance.The PRINCE SoundtrackI could never go without mentioning one of the film's most essential elements, being its soundtrack, composed entirely of songs by Prince. You can't say that about any other film outside of Purple Rain. The entire soundtrack is Prince. Yup. Not just a song or two—the whole thing. And it's not a greatest-hits situation either; We're talking deep cuts, unreleased tracks, B-sides, and songs he gave just to this movie. "She Spoke 2 Me"? Unreal. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers"? Are you kidding? These weren't just throwaways—he curated a whole vibe for Judy's world, and I can't even believe we aren't talking about this every day.Prince was famously selective about who he worked with, and it says a lot that he said yes to this film. You get the sense that he understood what the story was about—performance, femininity, identity, power. And that's all over his music, too. Prince elevates the whole damn film. That's the kind of creative alignment that doesn't happen often. Honestly, the Girl 6 soundtrack is one of the most slept-on parts of Prince's catalog—and of 90s cinema in general.How this happened still blows my mind and definitely leads me to believe that, aside from Spike distancing himself from the film, the complexity of continuing to secure rights to Prince's catalog may be why we haven't been able to stream the film. That's a whooooole other can of worms to dive into for another day…But I will get to the bottom of it.Girl 6's unique collaborations, themes, and the conversations it continues to inspire about representation, exploitation, and agency for Black women and in the entertainment industry are why it remains a fascinating entry in Spike Lee's filmography. Although its approach to these themes may have been clunky, convoluted—dare I say, disjointed—it's 1000% worth watching, studying, and taking the time to understand the story beyond traditional narrative form.Unless you own a VHS or DVD copy, it's a shame you can only find it for $100+ on eBay right now. Kelli and I mailed the DVD back and forth like it was 2006 to study and put this episode together. So, grab a friend or two and create an old-school Netflix sisterhood of the traveling DVD and watch for yourselves. If you do track down a copy, tag me @lookbehindthelook—I want to see your setups. As always, we love hearing your thoughts, what you want to hear more about, and what films you'd like us to dive into next.Thank you for joining me on another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Until next time...**At the time that I recorded this, the DVDs were $80-$100 on ebay but now it looks like it jumped to $225-$350! Keep your eyes on those DVD bins at the vintage stores, people!Girl 6 on eBaywritten by Kelli Reilly Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Many know Michael Imperioli for his unforgettable roles in The Sopranos and The White Lotus, but his artistic reach extends far beyond the screen. In this episode, Michael opens up about the writing and recording of "A Still Life," the 2025 single from ZOPA's album Diamond Vehicle. He shares how his musical influences—from The Beatles to an array of 90s alternative bands—shaped the song, and how working with producer John Agnello helped bring the band's vision to life. Michael reflects on the intersection of his acting and music careers, the meditative themes of Mahayana Buddhism that weave into his lyrics, and the raw energy captured in live recording. From unique instrumentation to the balance between studio precision and stage spontaneity, this conversation offers a deep insight into his creative process and what's next for ZOPA. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes  For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com  Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Strike sells crack in the projects (do we still call it that?). He can score a promotion if he executes another member of this lil mafia. What's he gonna do? Whine to his brother. Clockers! This is based on a Richard Price novel. Spike is doing his version of a Scorcese movie. We get a whole bunch of talent like Delroy Lindo, Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli and Keith David. 12 year old Jason would have told you this movie and book are masterpieces. What does adult Jason think?

When actor Michael Imperioli isn't starring in shows like "The White Lotus," he's playing with his rock band Zopa, who put out a new album on Friday, Diamond Vehicle. Imperioli joins us with bandmates Olmo Tighe and Elijah Amitin for a Listening Party.

"Dom, Q, and ILL tackle The Basketball Diaries in this week's Say Whats Reel review. Join us as we dive into Leonardo DiCaprio's powerful performance in this gritty coming-of-age story. From the highs of basketball dreams to the lows of addiction, we explore the film's emotional depth, unforgettable scenes, and its impact on audiences over the years. Don't miss this in-depth discussion—like, comment, and subscribe for more reviewsThe Basketball Diaries is a 1995 American biographical crime drama film. The movie deals with drug addiction and its unfavorable outcome in lives of common people.[2] Directed by Scott Kalvert[3] in his feature directorial debut and based on an autobiographical novel by the same name written by Jim Carroll. It tells the story of Carroll's teenage years as a promising high school basketball player and writer who develops an addiction to heroin.[4] Distributed by New Line Cinema,[5] The Basketball Diaries stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Carroll, along with Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw, James Madio, Michael Imperioli, and Mark Wahlberg in supporting roles.Find the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!

Chaz and AJ spoke with Steve Schirripa, "Bobby Bacala" from "The Sopranos," coming to The Palace in Waterbury with Vincent Pastore and Michael Imperioli. Steve shared his unconvential path to acting, some fun behind-the-scenes stories from the set of "The Sopranos," and why he has changed his mind about the infamous ending of the show.  Photo credit: Reuters 

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Soooo… TikTok is back. And so are we! Today we discuss Justin Baldoni suing Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell breaking up, Bob the Drag Queen being eliminated, the depression of slow walking, Southern Charm, White Lotus, the Sopranos, AND the explosive Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Finale. Is Lisa Barlow a hypocrite? Was Whitney Rose in the wrong? And did we cry with Angie Katsenevas? “And that's the whole gaslight thing about it.” Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/01/justin-baldoni-sues-blake-lively.pdf  OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheViallFiles  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to https://www.Quince.com/viall for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 3 Day Blinds - Right now get quality window treatments that fit your budget with 3 Day Blinds. Head to https://www.3DayBlinds.com/viall for their buy one get one 50% off deal on custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/viall today. Helix Sleep - MLK Flash Sale- through the 22nd, Helix is offering 27% off sitewide + 2 FREE Dream Pillows with all mattress orders! Go to https://www.HelixSleep.com/Viall  Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:21) - Matt and Rachael (10:53) - Justin Baldoni (40:22) - Household Headlines (50:01) - Southern Charm (01:01:51) - Traitors with Wells Adams (01:37:20) - Michael Imperioli Joins (01:47:59) - RHOSLC (02:00:50) - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @wellsadams @realmichaelimperioli @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @the_mare_bare @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell   

Steve Schirripa: From Bobby Baccalieri to Hollywood Legend In this week's episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with the legendary Steve Schirripa, known worldwide for his role as Bobby Baccalieri on the iconic HBO series The Sopranos. Steve shares incredible stories from his career, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of television's greatest shows and his journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood. Here's what we discuss: Steve's early career in Las Vegas, working as a maître d' and booking comedy's biggest names

Best of Vincent Pastore Interviews: TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews The Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, world famous for his breakthrough role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero! Pastore discusses The Sopranos' enduring legacy as the greatest HBO (and TV series) of all-time, working with James Gandolfini, watching Michael Gandolfini carry on his father's legacy in The Many Saints of Newark prequel, how streaming has changed the industry, his fun voiceover role in Shark Tale, as well as his involvement in martial arts and the fantastic nonprofit organization Bullying We're Kickin' It! 00:00 2020 Vincent Pastore Interview 04:39 2018 Vincent Pastore Interview ✅Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1 ✅More Interviews: https://buff.ly/2ZXUtmt  ✅Official site: TSCNews.com   Vincent Pastore is also known for his roles in Carlito's Way and Goodfellas, and is currently on tour with fellow Sopranos actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa as part of the Talking Sopranos live shows.

it's a wild ride of mixology, memorable moments, and celebrity encounters! Tom and his longtime friend Mike share hilarious stories from their night out, including a visit to the swanky bar Scarlet—owned by none other than Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti from The Sopranos). Plus: Tom gets a new toilet seat and shares the hilarity behind the upgrade. Tom has a great time but turns into a Scrooge watching A Christmas Carol at Long Island's Argyle Theatre. A cautionary tale about the scam ticket website GoTickets.com and how to avoid getting ripped off.  

Pull up a chair, folks - it's time for our episode on Paul Schrader's "first post-mortem film," the Russell Banks adaptation OH, CANADA, fresh from the cinema. Joining us to unpack it is Final Boss of the podcast and real-life Canadian person Will Sloan! We talk about what we expect of the personal morality of political artists, Canada's relationship to her neighbor to the south, and the film's place in Schrader's filmography. We also got Will's thoughts on JUROR #2 while we had him on mic, because of course we did. Great conversation, great movie, great ep! Soderbergh episodes coming soon. Further Reading: Foregone by Russell Banks "Paul Schrader Thought He Was Dying. So He Made a Movie About It." by Bilge Ebiri "A Remembered World: On Russell Banks's 'Foregone'" by Rob Latham "Russell Banks, The Art of Fiction No. 152" by Robert Faggen Harry Knowles's review of HOLLYWOOD ENDING Further Viewing: AMERICAN GIGOLO (Schrader, 1980) AFFLICTION (Schrader, 1997) 24 HOURS OR MORE (Groulx, 1973) KANEHSATAKE: 270 YEARS OF RESISTANCE (Obomsawin, 1993) Follow Will Sloan: https://x.com/WillSloanEsq https://www.willsloan.ca/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

The Siblings sit down to discuss this Michael-Imperioli crafted episode, how much we relate to Carm preparing for this party, and our curiosity of why Tony B was invited in the first place.

2024 has been the year of the iconic lovers Romeo and Juliet, and director Sam Gold has brought a bold new production of the timeless tragedy to Broadway. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Gold transforms Shakespeare's classic love story into an immersive experience that features a dynamic young cast led by Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Kit Connor (Heartstopper) and an innovative score by Grammy-winning musician Jack Antonoff, blending live music seamlessly into the action. Gold discusses how he re-envisioned the play for today's world, capturing the urgency and intensity of youth while staying true to the emotional heart of the original. He reflects on the challenges and joys of reinterpreting a well-known story and shares the creative process behind staging a Romeo and Juliet that feels relevant to a whole new generation of theatergoers, many of whom may be seeing their first Broadway. Sam Gold is a Tony Award-winning director with an extensive Broadway and theater resume. His Broadway credits include An Enemy of the People (this season) with Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, Macbeth with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, King Lear with Glenda Jackson, A Doll's House, Part 2 (Tony Award Nomination), The Glass Menagerie, Fun Home (Tony Award), The Real Thing, The Realistic Joneses, and Seminar. Recent credits include Hamlet at The Public Theater, Othello at New York Theatre Workshop, The Flick (Lucille Lortel Award nomination) at Playwrights Horizons, Barrow Street Theatre, and the National Theatre, The Glass Menagerie (Toneelgroep, Amsterdam), John (Signature Theatre; Obie Award, Lortel and Drama Desk Award nominations), The Village Bike (MCC Theatre), and Uncle Vanya (Soho Repertory Theatre; Drama Desk nomination), among many others. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published December 16, 2024. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

This week we're excited to present a conversation from the 62nd New York Film Festival with Oh, Canada director Paul Schrader. Oh, Canada is currently in select theaters, courtesy of Kino Lorber. In an unvarnished, commanding performance, Richard Gere plays Leonard Fife, a celebrated political documentarian who has reached the end of his life. Wracked with cancer, Leonard has agreed to appear in a film by a former protégé (Michael Imperioli) in the hopes of setting the record straight about himself. Cinema becomes a confessional space as Leonard, accompanied by his stalwart wife and former student, Emma (Uma Thurman), excavates his own past, facing down regrets and guilt, and interrogating his own career, personal life, and political courage. Constructed with nonlinear flashbacks featuring Jacob Elordi as a young Leonard, the film passes in and out of different time periods, back to the 1960s, matching the slippery consciousness of its storyteller. Adapted from the book Foregone by Russell Banks, Paul Schrader's emotionally naked drama feels like a direct address to the viewer, a filmmaker's reckoning with his formidable status and persona. This conversation was moderated by FLC Senior Director of Programming Florence Almozini.

Derreck & Ryan watch the 2019 action/thriller Primal that sees Nicolas Cage battle a trained assassin AND a CGI white leopard! It stars Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, Michael Imperioli, LaMonica Garrett, and of course, Nicolas Cage, directed by Nick Powell! Thanks for joining us. Let's hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don't forget to check out our social media pages to see the next Wheel-O-Cage spin and find out what movie we're reviewing next on the show! Plus, CAGE-O Bingo! Links: ⁠⁠comingofcage.com⁠⁠ Merch Store: ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261⁠⁠ Reddit: ⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7⁠⁠ Spreaker: ⁠⁠https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage–6057154⁠⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fbf3c75c/podcast/rss⁠⁠ Join our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: ⁠⁠Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroes⁠⁠ A Derrico Studios Production Hosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan Couture Executive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer

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On today's NYFF62 podcast, we welcome director Paul Schrader and cast members Uma Thurman and Michael Imperioli to discuss their film Oh, Canada, which made its U.S. Premiere in the Main Slate of this year's festival. The discussion was moderated by NYFF programmer K. Austin Collins. In an unvarnished, commanding performance, Richard Gere plays Leonard Fife, a celebrated political documentarian who has reached the end of his life. Constructed with nonlinear flashbacks featuring Jacob Elordi as a young Leonard, the film passes in and out of different time periods, back to the 1960s, matching the slippery consciousness of its storyteller. Adapted from the book Foregone by Russell Banks, Paul Schrader's emotionally naked drama feels like a direct address to the viewer, a filmmaker's reckoning with his formidable status and persona. Tickets to the New York Film Festival are moving fast! Get up-to-date information on all available tickets on a daily basis by visiting filmlinc.org/tix. Oh, Canada will be released in theaters on December 6, courtesy of Kino Lorber.

Actor, novelist, screenwriter and musician, Michael Imperiloi joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

Meg Wolitzer presents two favorite Selected Shorts works in which food and nourishment figure both literally and symbolically.  The narrator of Haruki Murakami's “The Year of Spaghetti” seems to be just sharing pasta recipes, but it's the recipe for assuaging loneliness that may elude him.  The reader is Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli.  And unusual family dynamics shape Amy Bloom's “Love is Not a Pie,” performed by Hope Davis.  We also share a discussion of this work by the mother and daughter book club organized by our frequent reader Rita Wolf and her daughter Anjeli.

It's the 3rd episode of Sopranos September and this week we discuss a classic episode of television:  PINE BARRENS season 3, episode 11 of the hit HBO series The Sopranos. But first Cody gives a tour of his new layout for the podcast. Also shout out to a really cool & fun podcast Old Gods Of Appalachia. Is Anthony going to Chronic-Con?  Has Anthony been pushing his boundaries over the last few years? Is Cody throwing up Power Ranger poses?  How do we feel about traveling?  Did we cover a Sopranos episode that Rolling Stone put as the 4th best television episode of all time? Does Breaking Bad deserve to beat out The Sopranos? Is Pine Barrens regarded as one of the best television episodes of all time? Why does everyone have the flu in The Sopranos? Are we down with the sickness? Is Jackie Jr. dumb as fuck? Did the Russian guy from this episode live or die? Is Tony Soprano always fated to die? Is this episode pre Melfi being Nerfed?  Could Gloria Trillo survive the Pine Barrens? Is this one of the funniest Sopranos episodes?  Did Anthony get a new Funko Pop? Is David Chase & Michael Imperioli from Jake's neck of the woods? Did DMX talk to Satan? Are there stupid questions on Comics and Chronic? Which Sopranos characters can we beat in hand to hand combat? Is Bobby Baccala ‘The Thing' to Tony Soprano's ‘Hulk'? Is there such thing as a “Bad” Sopranos episode?  Do we only cover Sopranos every 2 years? Can Tony Soprano play Mario Kart 64 one handed?  Tune in this week! Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @comicsnchronic YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

This week we're breaking down “Livin' the Dream, Pt 1” and the ladies chat with Michael Imperioli who played Sensei Billy! Jim comes back to Scranton to spend more time with Pam. Meanwhile Dwight gets his black belt in karate and Andy decides to quit his job to pursue acting leaving the manager role open. Michael shares with the ladies about a google search that led him to being cast on The Office, and then later Angela shares a promo video Jenna and Angela made for this episode back in 2013. The gals hear from Ed Helms about Andy's headshot photoshoot which leads Jenna and Angela to get deep with beginning actor headshots. And, there's some more Herr's potato chips tasting. This is a jammed pack ep, karate chop your boards quick so you can enjoy it! Check out the trailer for “Oh Canada” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAJVxCNcqH0 Check out Ed Helms' podcast, SNAFU: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-snafu-with-ed-helms-102539700/ Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if you could step into the mind of David Chase and uncover the origins of The Sopranos? Join us on the Oh Brother Podcast as we dissect the new documentary "Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos," directed by Alex Gibney and now streaming on Max. We explore how this two-part series, originally envisioned as a feature film, captures Chase's journey and the show's creation. You'll discover how the documentary's unique set design mirrors Dr. Melfi's office and how "The Sopranos" found renewed life during the COVID-19 quarantine, largely thanks to the "Talking Sopranos" podcast by Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa.We then shift gears to discuss James Gandolfini's legacy, particularly through the lens of the Coen Brothers' film "The Man Who Wasn't There." Mistakes and corrections aside, we dive into Gandolfini's illustrious career and the fascinating casting choices that could have altered "The Sopranos" as we know it. Hear about Steve Van Zandt's near-casting as Tony Soprano, Lorraine Bracco's pivotal decision to play Dr. Melfi, and the technological hurdles faced after Nancy Marchand's untimely passing. The discussion also highlights the immense pressure Chase faced to maintain the show's success, fostering a tight-knit, trusting environment with his creative team.Finally, we delve into the complexity of Carmela Soprano and examine the tragic death of James Gandolfini. We reflect on the emotional weight of Gandolfini's role, his personal struggles, and the impact of his untimely passing on both the cast and the show. The documentary's innovative style is also a topic of interest, mirroring Tony Soprano's iconic drive while offering insights into David Chase's influences from classic filmmakers. We ponder the controversial ending of "The Sopranos" and speculate on what might have been if Gandolfini were still with us. Tune in for a richer, deeper appreciation of one of television's most groundbreaking series.Actress Karissa Lee Staples Support the showOh Brother Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube Listen on all podcast platforms Follow us on Instagram Leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts

On the next episode of Sopranos September the guys discuss the Season 2 finale Funhouse. But first why is Jake's voice raspy? What should we discuss for episode 250? Are Jake and Cody a team like Kobe and Shaq? Why doesn't Anthony like Pussy? Is Melfi running at omega level? Is this the first really psychedelic dream based episode? Is Olivia Soprano a character you love to hate? What is our point of reference for a recast? Was the episode's funny moments involved with Artie? What is Michael Imperioli's theory on why Tony got sick? Are there signs Pussy is gonna die? How much info is Pussy giving up? Why did Tony light himself on fire during the dream? Is Satan coming for Jake? Does the word “boobies” turn Cody into a Manchurian Candidate? What is Paul Walker's dark secret? Find the answer to these and more on the newest episode of Comics and Chronic! Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @comicsnchronic YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews actor Michael Imperioli as the new two-part “Sopranos” docuseries “Wise Guy” premieres this weekend on HBO and Max. They hopped on the phone in April 2020, a month into the pandemic, when Imperioli launched his “Sopranos” watch-along podcast “Talking Sopranos.” They also discussed his early role in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews actor Michael Imperioli as the new two-part “Sopranos” docuseries “Wise Guy” premieres this weekend on HBO and Max. They hopped on the phone in April 2020, a month into the pandemic, when Imperioli launched his “Sopranos” watch-along podcast “Talking Sopranos.” They also discussed his early role in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 years ago, The Sopranos premiered on HBO and changed expectations of what TV could be. There's a new two-part documentary, called Wise Guy, about the making of the show, centering on the series creator and executive producer, David Chase. We're using that as an excuse to revisit our interviews with Chase, as well as Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony's psychiatrist, Dr. Melfi, and Michael Imperioli, who played Tony's impetuous nephew. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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One of the greatest actors of all time—The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli—is also a confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool music nerd and songwriter in his own right. The Smiths came along and changed the game for him, and Discograffiti needed to find out exactly why. Here's just a few of the things Michael and I discuss in Part Two of this podcast series: In-depth discussions of The Queen Is Dead, Louder Than Bombs, and Strangeways Here We Come; Michael's favorite few Morrissey solo songs; And sections in the Patreon Ultimate Cut detailing the vitriol-fueled end of the band, all four members' post-Smiths musical endeavors, and their travails in court as they battled it out for royalties! I support a wife and a five-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income.  If you love the episode, please Venmo me a tip @ David-Gebroe, or see below for other ways to support the show! Pretty please. Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  If you're a Smiths superfan like me, you'll want the DIRECTOR'S CUT of this episode. It's ad-free and features plenty of essential material that had to be cut for time. You can purchase it as a one-off from our Patreon Shop: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/ Or subscribe! Extended edits of all shows are available on either the Lieutenant (longer) or Major (longest) Tiers. Discograffiti's 4-show-a-week release schedule can be yours for the price of a cup of coffee a week.   Order the $11 Digital package of our METAL MACHINE MUZAK double album (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & Will Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Please help support the show by ordering some choice goods from our new merch shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: ⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/1592182331⁠⁠ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti To order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 To Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe #michaelimperioli #thesopranos #sopranos #jamesgandolfini #tonysoprano #christophermoltisanti #hbo #davidchase #mafia #newjersey #mobster #stevenvanzandt #mob #thesmiths #morrissey #johnnymarr #indie #moz #music #mozzer #andyrourke #mikejoyce #manchester #postpunk #stevenpatrickmorrissey #britpop #alternative #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discograffiti/support

Best known for his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO's hit series “The Sopranos,” Giovanni and Dutch welcome actor Vincent Pastore to Inside the Life. In this episode, Vincent, Giovanni and Dutch chop it up, discussing everything from Pastore's career in the music and nightlife industry, his experience living and working around New York Mob-types, how he landed his role on “The Sopranos” to Giovanni's infiltration of the “real Sopranos,” New Jersey's DeCavalcante crime family. After discussing how being an informant on the series affected him, Pastore shares the bittersweet behind-the-scenes story of the season two finale “Funhouse.” About Vincent Pastore: Born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, NY, Pastore didn't get involved with acting until his 40s, aside from a small part in a 1968 soap opera. After meeting actors and brothers Kevin and Matt Dillon while running a nightclub in New York, they encouraged him to pursue acting. He is most famous for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the first two seasons of “The Sopranos.”  When his character faces 30 years in prison for heroin trafficking, he becomes an FBI informant, forcing his character to “exit” the show.  Since “The Sopranos,” Pastore has played a wide variety of roles, including an appearance on “The Celebrity Apprentice” and a voice in the movie “Shark Tale.”  Pastore currently enjoys teaching acting workshops in New York City and regularly appears alongside his friends and fellow Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa in the “In Conversations with The Sopranos” live shows.  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

It's Die Hard in a ghost town!This time week, Phil and Liam throw a bottle in the air and follow it into the desert, as they try to make sense of the dark and brooding action/thriller/western/gangster picture LAST MAN STANDING.During the prohibition era, mysterious gunslinger John Smith (Bruce Willis) rolls into the small, remote border town of Jericho, Texas, where two rival bootlegging gangs have an uneasy and fragile truce. As Smith gets the lay of the land, he works both sides against the other in search of quick profit…until the conscience that he claims he doesn't have, forces him to pick a side.  After comparing the film to the original 1988 classic in the ‘Die Hard DNA' section, the boys discuss their feelings about writer-director-producer Walter Hill and his robust filmography, citing their favorite Hill movies. As this particular film is a credited remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1961 classic YOJIMBO, Liam is in his element waxing lyrical about the Japanese maestro. Phil also espouses his theory that Hill's remake is less of an action movie, and more of an existential exploration of purgatory. The guys also talk about this film's remarkable ensemble cast, that features stellar performances from Walter Hill staples John Patrick Kelly and Bruce Dern, as well as the likes of William Sanderson, Leslie Mann, Ken Jenkins, Michael Imperioli, Karina Lombard and of course Christopher Walken as the Tommy Gun-toting mob enforcer Hickey. Finally, the guys bust into the ‘Die Hard Oscars' to fire off some action movie awards, and Phil slings Liam some tough questions in the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz!LAST MAN STANDING trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=763cIT4IXoQAt the time of release, LAST MAN STANDING is streaming on Tubi in the US and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his position on former President Donald Trump's VP shortlist. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) talks about President Biden's actions at the border and in the Israel-Hamas war. Actor Michael Imperioli sat down with Kristen Welker in April for a pre-taped “Meet the Moment” conversation that aired on Meet the Press on June 16 ahead of the Tony Awards. Yamiche Alcindor joins the Meet the Press roundtable with new reporting on how the Biden campaign will mark the anniversary of the Dobbs decision.

#139. Ron talks with Michael Eliran of New York indie rock band Dolly about reconnecting with his musical community, shortening his band name, touring with Michael Imperioli, and the trials and tribulations that led to a new EP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Theo James joins the show to discuss his role in Guy Ritchie's series, The Gentleman. James plays Eddie Horniman, an aristocrat who inherits his family estate only to discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire run by a dangerous group of proprietors. James reflects on being inspired by Ritchie's films as a teenager, describes the aspects of The Gentleman that drew him to the series, explains how he adapted to the fast-paced environment that Ritchie creates on set, and shares what it was like to work alongside his co-stars Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings.  James also talks about his early interests in music and comedy, describes how he tried not to fanboy over Michael Imperioli on the set of The White Lotus, and shares a few of his biggest artistic inspirations.   Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

This is SO S.A.T.C., says our Shosh, as the gals go to a book release party for an annoying college friend played by Jenny Slate. Hannah's writing rival is having success which drives her crazy enough so that she takes almost the literal first step towards being a writer, and goes to a reading held by her favorite college teacher (played by Michael Imperioli — the guest stars on this show, A+). Jessa gets herself read by Katherine, who tries unsuccessfully to re-hire her in spite of her pathetic husband, and Shosh signs up for online dating in a scene that had us wanting to see more — literally, anything more! In the end, we have a big selfish-off between Marnie and Hannah, where somehow, everyone manages to be more wrong than right. Thanks to our Patreon pals for keeping us going on Girls, and we're continuing to drop every other episode on the main feed! To get ALL the Girls and over 100 other exclusive podcast episodes, join us over at patreon.com/KevinAndJon.

This week we're checking in on a father and daughter who are obsessed with all things Disney. I don't know what the father is going to do when she goes off to college and he's forced to walk around Disneyland by himself. I'm pretty sure the park has people whose only job is to watch out for guys like this. Erik Nagel and Bryan Johnson both join the show to offer their unique perspectives on why an 18 year old girl would spend so much time making content about Disney with her father. After that, Opie embarrasses himself in front of Michael Imperioli and he posted it on his Instagram for some reason. Then we find out Scott the Engineer has no idea how to scroll on a web page. Drew Lane and Dick Masterson congratulate us on 500 episodes in their own unique ways and then we check in on episode 3 of Scorch's PFG-TV. I hope they figured out the audio problems. Joe Matarese quit podcasting this past week but then consulted with Kevin Brennan and changed his mind. Finally, Maribeth joins us for another round of To Catch An Alien and we check out your reviews and voicemails. Tickets to the live show in Florida on March 22nd! – http://watplive.com Tickets to the Vegas shows May 31st – June 2nd – https://www.hackamania.com/ https://tellemstevedave.com/ https://allmylinks.com/itseriknagel  https://onlyfans.com/maribethrosie  Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many people identify Award Winning Actor Michael Imperioli with his role of Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, or more recently, as Dominic Di Grasso, on The White Lotus, his talent stretches far beyond his thespian roots. He has written screenplays, novels and episodes of television. He has developed Television shows, plays in a band, practices Buddhism and has run his own theater with his wife. He is an artist's artist.Far from the hot-headed Moltisanti, Michael ponders, jokes and waxes philosophically with me. He also tells some pretty great stories of how his early career opportunities, like Goodfellas, changed the course of his career and introduced him to talents like Spike Lee. And how the super stardom of The Sopranos did not answer all of his prayers, paving his path to Buddhism. Like the rest of the actors I've sat down with on 10,000 NOs, he is not immune to rejection and travels the same winding trail as his less famous counterparts.10,000 NOs podcast is now in it's 2.0 phase: after a long pause from late 2021 to late 2023, it has returned in a more raw format: shorter episodes, like the Monday Morsels of yesteryear (they may be short, solo riffs by Matt on central themes of the pod, excerpts from Matt's 10,000 NOs Insiders Community Zooms, or excerpts from Insiders VIP sessions with VIPs from the entertainment interview and beyond). Be on the look out as, every now and then, we will likely drop some old school, long-form, classic 10,000 NOs interviews as bonus episodes. Prefer to WATCH (versus listen)? SUBSCRIBE to 10,000 NOs YouTube Channel HEREThe intent of this podcast is to remind people that they are not alone in their struggles. We aim to educate & inspire you with stories and conversations with others who have traveled a path that may look enviable now, but it was not always that way. It is not the critic who counts. If you've been knocked down... get up, dust yourself off, and get back in the arena. If you want to give back, share this with someone who could use it and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, so more people find this show and benefit from these conversations.If you dig the show, CLICK HERE to learn how you can make this experience 3D by joining our 10,000 NOs Insiders Community: access to a members-only Facebook group, intimate, weekly Live video calls with Matt, including monthly drop-ins with some of his badass past-guests & VIP friends and more.SHOW LINKS:10,000 NOs: THE BOOKSUBSCRIBE TO OUR (WEEKLY) NEWSLETTERFOLLOW MATT ON SOCIALFIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE A 10,000 NOs INSIDER

Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, Daily Mail columnist, to discuss the massive Super Bowl ratings that were the most since the moon landing, the Chiefs asking Taylor Swift not to attend the parade, breaking down the Swift hug with Travis Kelce after the game, Biden's memory issues and the media spin, whether Biden is being undermined by the left in order to get him to step away from the 2024 nomination, constant attempts to claim Biden is more fit privately than what everyone sees publicly, Harry and Meghan attempting a "Sussex" rebrand, what we know about Harry's very quick trip to visit his father King Charles, Meghan Markle's dubious claim that she's a feminist, "The View" host Sunny Hostin finding out her ancestors actually owned slaves, her co-host Joy Behar calling it a "bummer," her continued demand for reparations, the trans shooter at Joel Osteen's church, whether parents should be held responsible for their child's actions in a school shooting, and more. Then Drea de Matteo, actress and founder of ULTRAFREE, joins to discuss her iconic role on "The Sopranos," her experience working with James Gandolfini, why she no longer talks to Michael Imperioli, modern TV's refusal to take risks, why she went from voting for Biden to her political awakening during the COVID Era, the left's drift away from its principles, why she supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Hollywood actors' fear of speaking about politics, her decision to launch a freedom-focused clothing brand ULTRAFREE, and more. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Actor/comedian/writer Chris Estrada returns to the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk with Mase & Sue about Season 2 of his HULU hit series THIS FOOL. They discuss the darker turn the show takes, the hysterical minutiae, the casting of co-star Frankie Quinones, the old school inspiration for their character's relationship, working with Michael Imperioli, his punk museum takeover, being featured Esquire magazine, his rise from warehouse worker to being recognized, incorporating his real life, and the importance of embracing social issues. Plus, coffee talk, a magical massage chair, some new bling, and a healthier way to smoke weed.  

The many highs of Tig Notaro's comedy career (Emmy and Grammy nominations, creating TV shows, and hosting the “Don't Ask Tig” podcast) may seem predestined. Yet these are all things that seem beyond the realm of possibility for young Tig. In the early 2000s she's told that because she's a woman, and she's gay, and she's low-key and deadpan, she'll never make it. Today, she shares the story of how she learns to keep going, no matter how impossible the road may seem, and to remember that there's no one way to get somewhere.Listen to Michael Imperioli's Meditative Story, "Michael Imperioli: having the courage to create": https://listen.meditativestory.com/MichaelImperioliPIOFind Tig's tour dates: tignotaro.comListen to Tig's podcast, Don't Ask Tig: dontasktig.org andListen to Tig's podcast True Story: headgum.com/tig-and-cheryl-true-storyFollow Tig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TigNotaroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealfluffnotaro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tignotarocomedy/If this story resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we'd be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After checking out five amazing Australian bands, we invent a TouchTunes game called "Ping Pong DJ" and try to figure out which New Yorker is more cringe: Jon Stewart or Michael Imperioli. Then, it's Mock Environmentalists O'Clock as Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm bullies her way across America trying to justify electric cars. The show ends with a deep dive into tranny suicide, ex-cons VS. Proud Boys, racist commercials, fednapping justice, and cringe rap from the 80s.