The Joe Rogan Experience #1493 - Steve Schirripa & Michael Imperioli
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Jun 17, 2020 
Join Steve Schirripa, known as Bobby Bacala from The Sopranos, and Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti, as they dive into their latest podcasting venture. They share humorous anecdotes about their pasta sauce business struggles and the unique flavors they encounter. Reflecting on the transformative impact of the COVID pandemic in New York City, they discuss the evolving landscape of acting and comedy. Plus, they explore childhood memories in Bensonhurst, mob culture influences, and the comedy scene's resilience through the years.
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Podcast Start During Pandemic
- Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa started their podcast, Talking Sopranos, during the pandemic.
- The pandemic forced them to record from home, with Imperioli in California and Schirripa in New York.
Read-Through Advice
- Steve Schirripa sought advice from Joe Rogan on how to behave in a read-through when he first got The Sopranos role.
- Rogan advised him to perform at 85-90%, not going "all in."
Line Reading Incident
- Schirripa and Rogan recall an audition where an executive gave line readings to Dave Sheridan.
- This highlighted the awkwardness of non-actors directing comedic performances.