Episode #791
Steve Schirripa
Books mentioned
Nicky Deuce
Mentioned by Steve Schirripa · at 01:08:00
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Actor, producer, author, and voice artist Steve Schirripa reflects on his beginnings in Las Vegas comedy clubs and the city’s changing entertainment and tipping cultures. He and Joe Rogan discuss show-business politics, acting, memorable films and actors, The Sopranos’ cultural influence, and the development and film adaptation of his children’s book.
What they talked about
- Flip phone vs. smartphone habits
- Working at the Riviera in Vegas
- Frank Sinatra and old Vegas stories
- Tipping culture and celebrity tightwads
- Political correctness and comedy
- Transgender bathroom debates
- Acting on The Sopranos and Blue Bloods
- Launching Uncle Steve's spaghetti sauce
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