Poda Bing completes its journey with Tony in the "Bardo". Mayham answered many questions, raised others, gave us Tony back and elevated the series beyond its medium. Literally. Selected topics discussed/References made: -Cadillacs and the Mafia -Luka x LeBron -Does Vito play Sade's 'Smooth Operator' on his audiophile set up? -The messiest shootouts in Westerns (3:10 to Yuma, Tombstone & Once Upon a Time in the West) -The toughest rec center in Essex County -Don Henley -The best examples of g...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Poda Bing's look at Tony in the "Bardo". Join the Club is next level Sopranos (literally and figuratively). Spend some time with the pod and let's go back to Costa Mesa. Selected topics discussed/References made: -Book: The Snow Leopard -Seven Years in Tibet -The Men's Wearhouse -The Smiths v. Kanye West -The Departed -Mike Tyson -Ice Cube & the Commerce Clause -The film Eden & Daft Punk -Bartenders & Dave Matthews -Fools Rush In -Michael Pollan -Tom Petty -Long Beach Island -Drake &...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Poda Bing's look at the beginning of the end of The Sopranos, Members Only: a masterclass episode in setting us up for one more run at this thing of ours. Topics discussed: -H.L. Mencken -West of the Nile -Janice's favorite Stones song -The unrelenting Ginny Sack jokes -The popularity of Fort Myers as a retirement community -Italian subs -Hamilton (and John Adams) -For the love of Mike! -Warren G. Harding -Backdraft vs. Johnny Sack -Sting -Pontecorvo's options -& more Poda Bing is an Alterna...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Vik closes the books on season 5 with a rigorous inquiry on, arguably, the most important and special episode of the series: "All Due Respect" Topics discussed: -Temple of the Dog -Tony B's options -Tony B's piece -Van Morrison -Silvio angling? -Was Tony on to Larry Boy about something? -Tony's marksmanship -The red barn painting was not fu&king scam! -What character gets what deadly sin attributed to them. -Can we do something to help out Sal Vitro? -& more Poda Bing is an Alternate Thu...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Vik parks in LAX's Long Term Parking (but just for an hour) to examine and revisit this classic episode of The Sopranos. Topics discussed: -Steroids -Annie Lennox -Led Zeppelin -Deerhunter -The bigger problem: Adriana or Christopher? -Did Sanseverino squander a golden opportunity? -Why's Chris drinking all of a sudden? -The brilliance of Vincent Curatola -Past David Chase interviews -& more Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing on ...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Vik takes "The Test Dream" on a test drive. This episode also features an impromptu Test Dream-inspired rap. What. Topics discussed: -Dream depictions in art, music, tv, and film -Tame Impala -A$AP Ferg -Two of the best lines of the entire series in one episode -Godfather & Goodfellas references -Allusion to Westerns, even though we're not making one -Christopher chomping at the bit -Zapruder film -Dirk, Kobe, Shaq, and Mike D'Antoni(?) references -Why, in addition to Tony, we're not prepare...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Vik takes a solo drive up to Kinderhook to revisit 'Cold Cuts'. Later, Lorenzo Antonucci (actor, producer and mastermind behind the Drea de Matteo Poda Bing conversation) stops by to catch up and spend some time at Uncle Pat's, too. Topics discussed: -Massive Attack -Masculinity -Port Newark -Vespas -Radiohead -Romen & Juliet -Anger management -Game of Thrones -Aaron Rodgers -& more Featuring: Lorenzo Antonucci (@lorenzoantonuccijr on IG), actor, producer, and friend. More to explore: On...
May 27, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Chris Caldovino, Billy Leotardo on the show, shares his 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.
May 13, 2020•39 min•Season 5Ep. 36
A sampling from some of the best of Poda Bing's second quarantine Zoom trivia. 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 09, 2020•35 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Vik and Ron (aka Sopranos Autopsy) identify as many unidentified aspects of this wonderful episode as possible over two hours. Topics discussed: -Mission Viejo -Masculinity -Tropes -Shakespeare & Chase -Sisco & Beyonce -Aerosmith -Abundant intentionality -Earned sentimentality -Ways we actively think out loud Featuring: Ron Bernard (@sopranos.autopsy on IG), creator and writer of Sopranos Autopsy, a beautifully written reflection and meditation on the entire Sopranos series. Poda Bing is...
May 03, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Joe Maruzzo, who played Joey Peeps on the show, walks-and-talks his way through his Sopranos story. 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.
Apr 27, 2020•17 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Vik and Dan swim their way through 'Marco Polo', spend quality time with Hugh along the way, and more. Topics discussed: -Hugh's gravitas -Tony B's downward spiral -Beretta export policy -Michael Jordan -Roger Federer -Pearl Jam -Art History -Opus Wines -Top of the line washers and dryers 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...
Apr 19, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Joe Bosso, who wrote "A Hit is a Hit", shares his Sopranos story and more, including insights from his time as A&R for Island Records. 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.
Apr 15, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Poda Bing faithfuls try their hand at Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia...ON VIDEO! 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.
Apr 13, 2020•16 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Vik and Justin travel to Camelot for a couple hours to escape the regularness of life. "In Camelot" was a brilliant and layered installment of the The Sopranos. Rigorously revisit it with us. 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.
Apr 12, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Armen Garo (Coco on the show) shares his Sopranos story and more, including what life is like walking around when you're a 9th degree Black Belt! 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.
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Vik and John get sentimental with "Sentimental Education." Lotta laughs and a lot of fun, despite the physical distancing. 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.
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Vik and Justin explore ALL the margins of "Irregular Around the Margins", another impeccably created episode of The Sopranos, while observing meticulous social distancing protocols. 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.
Mar 23, 2020•2 hr•Season 5Ep. 26
A special quarantine edition of Poda Bing Sopranos Trivia. 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.
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 25
The one where Feech gets put on a bus and sent back to prison. Vik goes through the episode with Poda Bing glasses and then sits down with the director, Rodrigo García, to explore and discuss this wonderful, layered episode. 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.
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Sheila Jaffe shares her personal story, experience on The Sopranos, her creative partnership with Georgianne Walken, and the intricacies and serendipity that went into casting this brilliant ensemble over the course of 86 episodes. Sheila’s a master at what she does, having worked on some of the most iconic projects across tv and film...it was special treat to be able to spend some time with her. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays production created by Vik Singh (@helloimvik) Follow @podabing o...
Mar 07, 2020•59 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Robert Desiderio shares his Sopranos story, working with David Chase early in his career, tennis, writing, podcasts, Who's the Boss 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.
Mar 02, 2020•53 min•Season 5Ep. 22
A conversation with UCLA professor of renaissance and early modern art, Dr. Bronwen Wilson, about Caravaggio, The Sopranos and the link between the two. 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.
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Like Junior in this episode, Vik wanders aimlessly across "Where's Johnny?" 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.
Feb 14, 2020•56 min•Season 5Ep. 20
AJ Benza joins the podcast to share his Sopranos stories and experience, how he got featured in the series, his career as a celebrity insider and reporter during the prime of the show's run, and many personal anecdotes with the likes of Mariah Carey, John Gotti, Sylvester Stallone, and Howard Stern. 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.sho...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Executive Producer, writer, and director Terence Winter joins Poda Bing for a studio conversation about his work on The Sopranos and his legendary career. Topics discussed include: pivoting away from straight-and-narrow career paths; key moments in virtually every single one of the episodes he wrote or co-wrote; fatherhood and parenting strategies; Sydney Pollack's commute; the origin of Muscles Marinara; his relationship with Martin Scorsese; what happened to Vinyl; his new LeBron James project...
Feb 04, 2020•2 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Poda Bing listeners share their Kobe stories. Well, one guy didn't really have a story, actually, but we salvaged it so it didn't mean ugatz! 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.
Feb 01, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Poda Bing sit down with Sam McMurray. He talks about the bee on his hat and more. Thank you for listening. Sorry, in advance, about the audio. Whaddya gonna do? 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.
Jan 31, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 16
A special Poda Bing farewell to Kobe Bean Bryant. Rest in peace, Kobe + Gianna and the 7 others who lost their lives on Jan 26, 2020. 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.
Jan 27, 2020•21 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Vik is joined by The Ringer's Justin Sayles to dissect and discuss the second episode of season 5, "Rat Pack." 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.
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 14