Episode #72 "Live Free or Die"

<p>     This week on Talking Sopranos it's <em>At Home with the Cusamanos</em>! Michael and Steve welcome Saundra Santiago (Jeannie and Joan Cusamano) and Bob LuPone (Dr. Bruce Cusamano ) to the podcast. </p> <p>     Up first Saundra calls out a not so well-liked actor on the set of Miami Vice. Then she talks about about how she was originally brought in to read for the role of Carmela. But once she saw the script, she really wanted to play Melfi. She read for the part and even went to LA to audition in front of the folks from HBO. It wasn't meant to be and she ended up playing one of the two sets of twins on the show. </p> <p>     Then it's the ultimate <em>Wonderbread Wop</em>…Dr Cusamano. Bob LuPone played the character to a tee. He talks about his inspiration for the role, and what it was like to work with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve get into this week's episode. Can you believe we're already at Season 6 Episode 6. Talking Sopranos #72 "Live Free or Die". Don't forget ...