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Episode #82 "Stage 5"

2h 26m · Talking Sopranos · 18 Oct 07:15

John talks about what it was like going into that final season and how he didn’t want it to end. He reminisces about his time on the show and whether he thinks Tony got whacked in the end.

Then, we’re down to the final eight...This one has the hilarious Cleaver premiere, The end of Johnny Sac and somebody getting smacked with a Humanitas award. Every one of these last episodes are absolutely brilliant. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos #82 “Stage 5” S7 – E2. Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and visit the Talking Sopranos website to buy official merchandise. 

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