Dominic & Junior

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  The Sopranos Reunion: Artie, Charmaine & Uncle Junior Tell the Stories You Never Heard 09.09.2026 37min

  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 & Junior02:16 New York Actors, Auditions & Playing “Skels”05:13 Growing Up Watching Dominic Chianese on TV07:55 James Gandolfini Really Slapped Artie Bucco08:47 Dominic’s Dentures Fly Out in Front of Paul Newman10:00 Al Pacino, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi & New York Theater12:00 Robert Duvall, The Sopranos & John’s Friendship With Dominic19:35 Katherine Narducci Surprises John Ventimiglia22:16 Artie & Charmaine Reunite and Remember The Sopranos27:36 Remembering Vincent Pastore29:54 Italian-American Actors, Lee Strasberg & New York Culture31:56 John Ventimiglia Performs “Stubborn Man”34:45 Love, Loss & Telling People While They’re Here35:57 Dominic Praises Katherine Narducci in The IrishmanHosted 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.Follow Dominic & Junior:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialdominicchianese/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdominicchianese/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dominic-chianeseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dominic-Chianese/61591454796480/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TXZBI56ZJqj9jmnVVCJr5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dominic-chianese/id6802810880Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for full episodes, stories, guests, behind-the-scenes moments, and new conversations.#DominicChianese #TheSopranos #JohnVentimiglia #KatherineNarducci #SopranosPodcast
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  Uncle Junior on James Gandolfini, The Sopranos & 70 Years of Acting | Dominic & Junior Episode One 01.09.2026 49min

  In the premiere episode of Dominic & Junior, legendary actor and musician Dominic Chianese sits down with his son Dominic Chianese Jr. for a deeply personal conversation about The Sopranos, James Gandolfini, New York, family, acting, music, loss, and the stories worth preserving.Dominic shares memories of Nancy Marchand, Tony Sirico, Frank Vincent, Vincent Pastore, Jerry Adler, Joseph Siravo, and other members of The Sopranos family. He also reflects on his relationship with James Gandolfini, describing Jimmy as one of the great actors of his generation and placing him in the same stratosphere as Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, and John Lithgow. Dominic remembers Gandolfini’s humility, generosity, humor, and the experience of working opposite him as Uncle Junior and Tony Soprano.Father and son also speak openly about losing people they love, including Dominic Sr.’s wife Jane and daughter Sarah. As Junior puts it, “we honor the dead by living well.” Their discussion ultimately becomes a reflection on love, recovery, family, forgiveness, and the opportunity this podcast gives them to create something new together.Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for full episodes, special guests, New York stories, Sopranos memories, performances, family conversations, and more.Chapters:00:00 James Gandolfini, The Godfather & A New Beginning00:40 Welcome to Dominic & Junior04:02 Becoming Uncle Junior at Retirement Age05:01 The Bus Ride That Started Dominic’s Career09:20 Remembering The Sopranos Family13:22 Frank Vincent & The Grand Ole Opry17:00 Vincent Pastore and the Desire to Learn18:24 James Gandolfini: “The Same Stratosphere as Pacino”25:22 Legacy, Loss, Family & What Artists Leave Behind37:30 Recovery, Healing, Father and Son & One Last Al Pacino StoryAbout the Podcast: 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.Follow Dominic & Junior:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialdominicchianese/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdominicchianese/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dominic-chianeseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dominic-Chianese/61591454796480/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TXZBI56ZJqj9jmnVVCJr5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dominic-chianese/id6802810880Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for full episodes, stories, guests, behind-the-scenes moments, and new conversations.#DominicChianese #TheSopranos #UncleJunior #JuniorSoprano #DominicAndJunior
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  Beyond The Sopranos: A Father, a Son, and a Lifetime of Stories with Dominic Chianese. 18.08.2026 1min

  Turns out giving Dominic Chianese and his son microphones was a questionable decision.Somehow, nobody stopped it.Now the man behind Junior Soprano, Johnny Ola, and a lifetime of stories is starting a podcast with Dominic Chianese Jr.Family. Acting. Music. New York. Two generations with plenty to say.The next act begins September 1st.Stay tuned for more.-Welcome to the official home of Dominic Chianese Sr. and Dominic Chianese Jr.You may know Dominic Chianese as Corrado “Uncle Junior” Soprano from HBO’s The Sopranos, Johnny Ola from The Godfather Part II, or from his work in Boardwalk Empire, Dog Day Afternoon, All the President’s Men, theater, folk music, and the stages of New York City.Here, Dominic steps beyond the characters and sits down with his son for an honest conversation between two generations.The Dom and Dom Podcast explores family, acting, music, creativity, Italian-American heritage, New York history, fatherhood, and the stories that stay with us.There will be special guests, old friends, performances, disagreements, memories, and moments that could only happen between a father and son.Subscribe and join them for the next act.