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Dominic Chianese, the 95-year-old actor who played Corrado "Uncle Junior" Soprano, and his son Dominic Chianese Jr (62) are fronting a new, conversational podcast that offers fans informal recollections from the actor’s long career. The series, presented as a cosy father‑son catchup, is listed among this week’s recommended podcast releases and is widely available with new episodes published weekly.
Memorable anecdotes
Listeners are treated to revealing moments from the set of The Sopranos, including Chianese Sr’s admission that he initially believed the show was a spoof and that he played his first scene as crime boss Junior for laughs. He also pays tribute to his late co‑star James Gandolfini, saying Gandolfini — “Jimmy” — was “in the same stratosphere as Al Pacino ... acting with him was so easy because he was so real and so believable.”
Why it matters
The podcast offers both nostalgia and firsthand testimony about a series that remains a touchstone in American television drama. For long‑time viewers, the immediate, conversational format provides fresh perspective on familiar performances; for newer audiences it is an accessible entry point to behind‑the‑scenes memories from one of the show’s principal actors.
Other recommended listening
Alongside the Chianese series, the weekly selection includes a political drama described by the reviewer as matching the pacing and tension of a Bourne novel, underlining the variety in this week’s recommended slate. Both the conversational and the dramatic offerings are positioned as strong choices for listeners seeking either intimate memoir or high‑stakes fiction.