Maureen Van Zandt joins the show to share insights on her Sopranos story, the character (Gabby Dante) she played, the many ways to think about the ending, and her relationship with Steven Van Zandt and the ways in which they support the arts. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Sep 10, 2019•23 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Stewart Zully, who played Ginsburg (Tony's accountant) on the show joins Vik in the studio to share his Sopranos story, his 40 year career working inside Yankee Stadium as a vendor, his wonderful book (My Life in Yankee Stadium), and more. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Oksana Lada (Irina on the show) joins the pod to share her Sopranos story and, to Vik's delight, her love of House music. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Aug 31, 2019•25 min•Season 4Ep. 20
This episode was equal parts a Sopranos and Billy Joel retrospective. The interconnectedness between the two was intentional and staggering. Other topics include: Mount Vernon, suicide prevention, self-blame, launching and marketing a new alcoholic beverage, how to collect on a debt, Puff Daddy, Andrew Luck, Andrew Bird, and how to say goodbye. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes ar...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Adnan Virk joins Poda Bing to talk Sopranos and more. Adnan, a big Sopranos fan, hosts a podcast called Cinephile and also hosts a baseball show for DAZN, a new media venture. Listen and enjoy as he brings his signature energy and passion to the subject of The Sopranos. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to p...
Aug 22, 2019•28 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Kim calls in from Warwick, NY to share her Sopranos story and give Vik a primer on all things horses. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Aug 21, 2019•17 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Pie-O-My gets the Poda Bing treatment. Topics discussed: the crews drink ordering preferences; Adriana's off-kilter existence; Janice's waltz-like use of binoculars; the origin of Teflon Don; banana boats (Jaws and LeBron's); estate planning 101; Somerset Maugham; Escolar; Juan Martin del Potro; symbolism; and more. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at htt...
Aug 17, 2019•54 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Richard Portnow (Harold Melvoin on the show) joins Poda Bing to share his Sopranos story, dive into his 40 year career, and more. Enjoy! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Aug 14, 2019•46 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Enjoy the latest installment of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia final round action. Two finalists compete in a down-to-the-wire Sudden Death. Congratulations to Adam from Holland, MI for gutting it out. Welcome to the Champion's Circle! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Aug 13, 2019•40 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Bob shares his Sopranos story, career background, memories and impressions of working with David Chase, James Gandolfini, Martin Scorsese, and more. Bob has worked on some major shows and feature films over the years including Mad Men, where he only worked on the pilot. He explains why. Listen and enjoy! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabin...
Aug 07, 2019•36 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Vik is an army of one for Poda Bing's treatment of "The Weight." Listen as he panic attacks his way through one of the greatest episodes in the series with a little help from the brilliant writing of Terence Winter and some choice musical interludes. Season 4 is in full-force and this episode does a lot of heavy lifting and sets us up for an amazing run to the finale, "Whitecaps." Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or...
Aug 04, 2019•45 min•Season 4Ep. 12
After navigating crazy summer schedules and the regularness of life, Poda Bing's treatment of "Christopher" is here. Join us for a discussion of this controversial but important and hilarious episode. And for the record, it's Montell Williams. Listen along and you'll know what this means. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywh...
Aug 02, 2019•46 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In the 8th installment of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia, the focus is on 'The Weight' episode of season 4. In addition to trivia, Vik has a full blown sidebar conversation with finalist Dan from Chicago who designed the coveted 'My Podcast Never Hurt Nobody' insignia. And Ram, another finalist from Chennai India, inspires Vik to get dosa for dinner. If you haven't had one, you're missing out. Enjoy! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on...
Jul 26, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Peter Bogdanovich on his early career, including his Oscar-nominated film, Sopranos story, thoughts and impressions of the series and current media landscape. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jul 23, 2019•25 min•Season 4Ep. 9
No-Show gets the Poda Bing treatment. Topics explored include: the decision to go ponytail or no pony tail, the mechanics and shrewdness of the no-show and no-work economy and how it stacks up to the Harry Potter economy, the western canon, personal experiences with therapy, Pre-Raphaelite art, Niia's rendition of Florence and the Machine, and more. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episod...
Jul 18, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Another installment of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia with a Sudden Death showdown tacked on at the end. Congratulations, Brad from Alberta! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jul 12, 2019•59 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Matthew joins the pod to share his Sopranos story, his journey as an actor and his current projects, including a podcast called 10,000 "No"s. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Dan Trader of Time Immemorial joins the pod to talk about the Sopranos digital community he's built over the past decade, his creative process, the Sopranos event he's putting together at the end of the year, and his favorite things about The Sopranos. An NBA reference was even worked into the mix. Thank you Dan. Thank you listeners! Happy 4th! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes ar...
Jul 03, 2019•34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
A longform conversation with actor, writer, and humanitarian Turk Pipkin about his work, Sopranos story and more. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jul 02, 2019•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Vik and the gang jump head first into season 4. The premiere is loaded with subtlety and intricacy and features some of the best speeches of the series. Loved doing this one (managed to incorporate Darth Vader, Kawhi Leonard and The Jeffersons into the conversation) and excited to begin the season 4 -- The Sopranos in its prime -- journey. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are ava...
Jun 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Aries Spears (Mad TV, Jerry Maguire) drops by the studio to talk Sopranos in true Poda Bing style: lots of basketball, what-ifs, and fun. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Final round action of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia. It's another TIE! Joe from South Carolina and Brad from Alberta Canada: prepare for a Sudden Death showdown! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jun 21, 2019•22 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Another edition of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia. Congratulations to Brian, Joe and Brad -- the three finalists of this round. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jun 20, 2019•24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Vik and Niia wrap up season 3 of Poda Bing by taking a close look at 'The Army of One'. Together on three...1, 2, 3: The Corps, The Corps, The Corps! This episode nicely winds up season 3 business while laying the foundation for some new stories in season 4. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Vik and the gang discuss, Amour Fou, the penultimate episode of Season 3 and, importantly, one of David Chase's favorite episodes. Special thanks to @bohnjolton23 for introducing Vik to the gems stored within the DVD box set. David Chase himself spoke at length about this episode in particular and much of the material we cover is directly addressed by him. So thanks again, John. Doing this episode was a lot of fun and hopefully the Poda Bing treatment was up to par with the quality and ingenuity...
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Hey Listeners, I have an ask of you. Between the frame by frame recaps, one-on-one guest interviews, and trivia show this podcast takes time, effort and resources to share with you every week. I'm humbled and grateful for the listener and sponsor interest over the past several months. The scores of messages received letting me know that this podcast has incrementally improved your day or week has been inspiring. Special thanks to the community for engaging and interacting with the show -- in man...
Jun 05, 2019•2 min•Season 3Ep. 34
The latest installment of Poda Bing's Sopranos trivia show. Congratulations to Joe from Orlando for dominating the first Sudden Death scenario! Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
May 30, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Vik and the gang explore the heralded and hallowed episode of Pine Barrens. Already picked apart and analyzed and scrutinized to death by plenty of competent examiners, this Poda Bing treatment of the episode considers some new possibilities to the unanswered questions of what happened in those woods. At the end of the podcast, Joe from Orlando, one of the Poda Bing Sopranos trivia champions, joins the pod to share his thoughts on Pine Barrens, the Many Saints of Newark, and more. Poda Bing is a...
May 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Jerry Adler joins the podcast to talk about his role as Hesh on The Sopranos. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
May 19, 2019•26 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Vitali joins Poda Bing to discuss his role of Valery on The Sopranos. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on IG, Twitter or wherever tf All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
May 18, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 30
