John Ventimiglia and Katherine Narducci join Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about The Sopranos, New York acting history, Italian-American culture, friendship, and the craft behind some of television’s most memorable characters. John shares the story of telling James Gandolfini to really slap him during a scene, while Katherine surprises him mid-conversation and reflects on the early days of The Sopranos.
Dominic looks back on decades in the New York acting world, with stories involving Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Lee Strasberg, and the stage. The group also remembers Vincent Pastore and talks about the real friendships that connected the Sopranos cast beyond the show itself.
John closes the episode by performing his original song “Stubborn Man,” leading into a conversation about change, love, loss, and the importance of showing people what they mean to you while they are still here.
Chapters:
00:00 John Ventimiglia Joins Dominic & Junior
02:16 New York Actors, Auditions & Playing “Skels”
05:13 Growing Up Watching Dominic Chianese on TV
07:55 James Gandolfini Really Slapped Artie Bucco
08:47 Dominic’s Dentures Fly Out in Front of Paul Newman
10:00 Al Pacino, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi & New York Theater
12:00 Robert Duvall, The Sopranos & John’s Friendship With Dominic
19:35 Katherine Narducci Surprises John Ventimiglia
22:16 Artie & Charmaine Reunite and Remember The Sopranos
27:36 Remembering Vincent Pastore
29:54 Italian-American Actors, Lee Strasberg & New York Culture
31:56 John Ventimiglia Performs “Stubborn Man”
34:45 Love, Loss & Telling People While They’re Here
35:57 Dominic Praises Katherine Narducci in The Irishman
Hosted by legendary actor and musician Dominic Chianese and his son Dominic Chianese Jr., Dominic & Junior is a father-and-son podcast about family, New York, culture, creativity, acting, music, and the stories worth passing on.
From The Sopranos and The Godfather Part II to Broadway, old New York, Italian-American culture, fatherhood, and life behind the scenes, each episode brings together nearly a century of experience with a modern perspective.
Discover the stories behind Dominic Chianese, Uncle Junior, The Sopranos, The Godfather Part II, New York acting history, Italian-American culture, Broadway, music, and a lifetime in entertainment. Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. share personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, family history, Sopranos experiences, lessons from the stage and screen, and reflections on the people and places that shaped their lives. For fans of The Sopranos, Junior Soprano, James Gandolfini, David Chase, classic New York, Italian-American storytelling, film history, television history, acting, and family legacy, Dominic & Junior offers a rare first-hand perspective from one of television and film’s most recognizable actors.
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