Dominic & Junior

Markus Kaulius joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about faith, family, fatherhood, reinvention, and what it means to play a bigger game with your life.

Markus talks about growing up in a difficult family, building a business, learning from rejection, and becoming the father and husband he wanted to be. Dominic reflects on life at 95, faith, redemption, forgiveness, and why he still believes his best years may be ahead.

They also talk about acting, stage fright, public speaking, integrity, and the choices that shape who you become.

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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.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 What If Your Best Years Are Still to Come?
00:49 Meet Markus Kaulius
02:41 Acting, Escape & Becoming Someone Different
05:15 Stage Fright: Anxiety or Excitement?
08:04 From Selling Supplements to Entrepreneurship
11:27 Growing Up Without a Present Father
12:48 Choice, Integrity & Playing a Bigger Game
18:58 Faith in Yourself and Something Bigger
21:16 Dominic Chianese on Aging, Redemption & Life at 95
27:06 Markus Kaulius on Finding a Personal Faith

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You asked. Dominic Chianese answered.

In this special episode of Dominic & Junior, Dominic Chianese Sr. sits down with his son Dominic Chianese Jr. to answer questions sent in directly by fans.

Nothing is off the table.

He talks about finding major success later in life, what keeps him sharp at 95, the old New York music scene, his favorite memories of James Gandolfini, the Uncle Junior glasses he still owns, and whether he would ever play Junior again.

And yes, we get into some Uncle Junior jokes.

Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. We could not get to all of them, but there will be more.

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.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Dominic & Junior Take Your Questions
01:21 Dominic’s Final Scene With James Gandolfini
02:19 How Dominic Played Uncle Junior’s Dementia
03:38 The Godfather Part II vs. The Sopranos
06:36 Finding Success Later in Life
08:36 Dominic’s Four P’s for Staying Sharp at 95
10:08 Old New York, Live Music & the Village
14:01 Dominic & Junior on Their Father-Son Bond
20:53 Dominic’s Favorite James Gandolfini Memory
27:53 Dominic’s Favorite Songs & Neapolitan Roots

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Steve Schirripa joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about Bobby Bacala, The Sopranos, James Gandolfini, David Chase, acting, family, and the years that changed his life.

Steve looks back on joining The Sopranos in its second season and remembers how quickly the cast became something more than coworkers. They traveled together, celebrated together, and built friendships that lasted long after the show ended.

He talks about working closely with Dominic as Bobby became Junior Soprano’s caretaker, why he believes the casting was one of the great strengths of the series, and what made James Gandolfini such a generous scene partner.

As Dominic puts it: “There’s no love without respect.”

Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for more conversations about The Sopranos, New York, acting, family, culture, music, and the stories worth passing on.

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.

Chapters:
00:00 Steve Schirripa Joins Dominic & Junior
03:01 How Steve Accidentally Caught the Acting Bug
04:11 Auditioning for Bobby Bacala
07:27 Beating 100 Actors for The Sopranos
09:07 How Dominic Helped Steve Find Bobby Bacala
14:09 The Pine Barrens Prank on James Gandolfini
17:29 Why The Sopranos Cast Became a Family
25:48 The Moment David Chase Told Steve “You’ll Be Back”
30:17 Why We Rooted for Tony Soprano
42:31 James Gandolfini, Respect & What Made the Set Special

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Aida Turturro joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about Janice Soprano, James Gandolfini, acting, family, and what she wants to do next.

Aida looks back on knowing Jimmy before The Sopranos, working with him on Broadway in A Streetcar Named Desire, and later going to his apartment to prepare for her Sopranos audition. She reflects on why the show became something larger than any one performance, and how the cast eventually became a family both on and off screen.

She also talks about creating Janice, trusting the writing, and allowing the character to develop organically rather than forcing it.

The conversation goes beyond The Sopranos too. Aida opens up about the things that matter to her now, including organizing homes, helping people create space in their lives, and the possibility of building something new around that passion.

A conversation about acting, friendship, reinvention, and one of the most unforgettable characters in The Sopranos.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Aida Turturro Joins Dominic & Junior
01:43 Meeting James Gandolfini Before The Sopranos
04:10 Broadway, Acting & Aida’s Early Career
13:38 What Aida Really Wants to Do Next
15:01 Aida’s Idea for an Organizing Podcast
29:08 Preparing for The Sopranos With James Gandolfini
32:35 Why The Sopranos Worked
33:10 Becoming a Family Offscreen
42:29 What Janice Soprano Meant to Aida
43:49 How Aida Found Janice Organically

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.

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#DominicChianese #TheSopranos #UncleJunior #JuniorSoprano #DominicAndJunior

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Steven Van Zandt joins Dominic & Junior for a conversation spanning The Sopranos, Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, acting, music, Italian family roots, education, and a lifetime spent learning from the masters.Steven tells the remarkable story of how David Chase discovered him while watching the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on television. Chase called and asked if he wanted to act in a new HBO series. Steven had never acted before.Then Chase wanted him to play Tony Soprano.When HBO was hesitant to put a first-time actor at the center of the series, Steven told Chase he did not want to take another actor’s job. Instead, Chase offered to create a role specifically for him. Steven reached back to an idea he already had for an independent hitman named Silvio Dante.Silvio was born.Steven explains how the character evolved through his relationship with James Gandolfini, how the Bada Bing became part of Silvio’s world, and the moment at his first Sopranos table read when he looked across the room and realized he was working with Johnny Ola from The Godfather Part II.The conversation also goes deep into music. Steven remembers meeting Bruce Springsteen when both were young musicians with no Plan B, the New Jersey scene that helped shape them, and why he still tells young artists to go back and study the masters instead of simply copying what is popular now.Steven also talks about TeachRock, the education initiative he helped create after arts programs began disappearing from American schools. He explains why music can be a gateway into history, culture, science and other subjects, and why keeping young people connected to art matters.Later, Steven reflects on learning acting from James Gandolfini, Dominic Chianese and the rest of The Sopranos cast, writing an entire biography for Silvio, learning guitar from his Calabrian grandfather, and his determination to turn the Sopranos cast into something closer to a rock and roll band.A conversation about craft, friendship, education, family, music and one of television’s most unforgettable characters.Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for new conversations about The Sopranos, New York, Italian-American culture, acting, music, family and the stories worth passing on.CHAPTERS00:00 Steven Van Zandt Joins Dominic & Junior03:31 Why Steven Created TeachRock09:44 How David Chase Found Steven Van Zandt11:14 Almost Playing Tony Soprano & Creating Silvio Dante15:11 Seeing Johnny Ola at His First Sopranos Table Read21:56 How Steven Met Bruce Springsteen27:53 Steven’s Advice to Young Artists: Study the Masters33:12 Why The Sopranos Was Steven’s Acting School36:03 Learning Guitar From His Calabrian Grandfather43:13 Turning The Sopranos Cast Into a Rock and Roll BandHosted 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.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.#StevenVanZandt #TheSopranos #SilvioDante #BruceSpringsteen #DominicAndJunior

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Federico Castelluccio joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about The Sopranos, James Gandolfini, Italian identity, acting, painting, and a life spent moving between different forms of art.Dominic calls Federico a true Renaissance man, and his story explains why. Long before audiences knew him as Furio Giunta, Federico won a full scholarship to the School of Visual Arts for painting. He talks about discovering acting as another art form, creating a portrait of George Burns as a teenager, and eventually expanding his work into acting, directing, and filmmaking.Then the conversation turns to The Sopranos.Federico remembers hearing about the show before most people knew what it would become and immediately recognizing something special in James Gandolfini. He first auditioned for Johnny Sack, but when the second season came around, his agent sent him a new role: “Furio, Tony Soprano’s cousin from Naples.”For Federico, the character hit close to home. Born in Naples and raised in New Jersey, he spoke Italian and grew up surrounded by the accents, language, and cultural differences the role demanded. He explains how Furio helped contrast an Italian from Italy with the Italian-American world of Tony Soprano and his crew, and how details from Federico’s own father and neighborhood found their way into the performance.Federico and Dominic also reflect on the cast becoming a family, the difficulty of leaving a character behind, and why Federico still considers The Sopranos a work of art.The conversation eventually comes back to Federico’s first love: painting. He discusses reconnecting with his Italian roots, teaching young actors in Italy, and the visual artwork he continues to create today. He also shares the story behind his striking portrait of James Gandolfini and Edie Falco as Tony and Carmela, inspired by a Renaissance painting he encountered while visiting the Uffizi in Florence.It is a conversation about Furio, Naples, New Jersey, acting, painting, family, and the different ways an artist can tell a story.CHAPTERS00:00 Federico Castelluccio Joins Dominic & Junior01:17 Winning a Full Scholarship for Painting02:02 Discovering Acting as an Art Form03:20 Painting George Burns as a Teenager05:24 Federico’s Unexpected Path Into Directing08:28 Hearing About The Sopranos for the First Time10:10 Federico Originally Auditioned for Johnny Sack11:24 The Role That Became Furio Giunta12:16 Italian vs. Italian-American Culture15:33 “We Were Dedicated Soldiers to The Sopranos”20:35 Was It Hard to Leave Furio Behind?23:15 Naples, Memory and Federico’s Life as an Artist36:04 Reconnecting With His Italian Roots44:58 What Federico Is Painting Today45:25 The Story Behind His Tony & Carmela PaintingHosted 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.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.#FedericoCastelluccio #FurioGiunta #DominicChianese #TheSopranos #DominicAndJunior

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John Buckley joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about business, fatherhood, New York, watches, and what happens when the next generation sees an opportunity you do not.John traces his path from working in social services to buying and selling online during the early days of eBay, eventually building a career in the watch business. But one of the biggest changes came through his son. After growing up around the business and developing his own instincts through sneakers, film, podcasting, editing, and social media, John’s son eventually came into the family business and pushed it in a completely new direction.John credits his son’s camera work and understanding of social media with taking the business to another level. What began with his son behind the camera eventually became a father-son partnership, giving John and Dominic Jr. plenty to compare about working alongside their fathers, knowing when the younger generation understands something better, and wanting your children to eventually surpass you.The conversation also gives John, a longtime Sopranos fan, the chance to ask Dominic about some of the moments he has never forgotten. Dominic shares the story of the unscripted orange he handed Al Pacino while filming The Godfather Part II, remembers the lesson Francis Ford Coppola and Pacino taught him about acting for the camera, and explains the famous Uncle Junior line, “If you’re going to come back, come heavy.”They also revisit Dominic’s original Sopranos audition, why he initially thought the show might be a comedy, the controversial final scene of the series, James Gandolfini, family, collaboration, and what fathers learn when they finally allow their sons to lead.At the center of the episode is something all three men understand: building something with your son is not always easy, but there is nothing quite like it.Subscribe to Dominic & Junior for new conversations about family, New York, culture, acting, music, business, and the stories worth passing on.CHAPTERS00:00 John Buckley Joins Dominic & Junior02:40 From Social Services to the Early Days of eBay04:30 John Gets His Chance to Question Uncle Junior06:05 The Godfather Orange Was Never in the Script07:40 What Pacino and Coppola Taught Dominic About Film Acting10:40 The Story Behind “Come Heavy”13:20 James Gandolfini and Why The Sopranos Still Works14:00 Dominic Thought The Sopranos Was a Comedy16:35 What It Is Really Like Working With Your Son19:25 How John’s Son Entered the Business20:55 Sneakers, Watches and Social Media21:15 Letting the Next Generation Take the Lead21:45 How John’s Son Changed the Business22:20 Watching The Sopranos Finale for the First Time26:50 “I Want My Son to Outshine Me”27:40 Living in the Shadow of a Successful Parent34:45 Fathers, Sons and What Really MattersFollow 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.#rolex #dominicchianese #tuscanyrose #godfather #thesopranos

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Chazz Palminteri joins Dominic Chianese and Dominic Chianese Jr. for a conversation about acting, writing, New York, A Bronx Tale, and the people who helped shape a lifetime in the arts.Chazz looks back on studying the craft after being inspired by actors like James Dean, Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, and shares what he learned from nearly 40 years of friendship and work with Robert De Niro. He tells the remarkable story of De Niro asking Chazz’s father, a real New York bus driver, to teach him how to drive for A Bronx Tale. Chazz also explains why the father is the true hero of the story, why Sonny had to die, and how De Niro helped turn his script into a film that continues to connect with audiences decades later.The conversation moves through Broadway, theater, directing, writing and working with Sylvester Stallone, Woody Allen, Cher, Robert Downey Jr. and others before ending on legacy. Chazz and Dominic reflect on what it means to keep creating as you get older and how the work we leave behind can outlive us.Subscribe for new episodes every week.CHAPTERS00:00 Chazz Palminteri Joins Dominic & Junior01:30 James Dean, Brando, Pacino & The Actors Studio03:00 Why Talent Still Has to Be Developed04:30 What Chazz Learned From Robert De Niro07:00 Growing Up With No Roadmap Into Acting10:00 Why Theater Is the Training Ground for Actors15:00 The Craft, The Method & Making Acting Look Easy28:00 How A Bronx Tale Began as a One-Man Show29:15 De Niro Learned to Drive a Bus From Chazz’s Father30:26 Who Is the Real Hero of A Bronx Tale?32:08 Why a Bad Director Can Destroy a Great Script41:12 Sylvester Stallone, Woody Allen & Working With Great People43:00 Cher, Elizabeth Taylor & Writing New Work44:25 Chazz and Dominic on Mortality and LegacyHosted 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.#ChazzPalminteri #ABronxTale #DominicChianese #RobertDeNiro #DominicAndJunior

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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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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.

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Chapters:

00:00 James Gandolfini, The Godfather & A New Beginning

00:40 Welcome to Dominic & Junior

04:02 Becoming Uncle Junior at Retirement Age

05:01 The Bus Ride That Started Dominic’s Career

09:20 Remembering The Sopranos Family

13:22 Frank Vincent & The Grand Ole Opry

17:00 Vincent Pastore and the Desire to Learn

18:24 James Gandolfini: “The Same Stratosphere as Pacino”

25:22 Legacy, Loss, Family & What Artists Leave Behind

37:30 Recovery, Healing, Father and Son & One Last Al Pacino Story

About 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.

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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.

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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.

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