Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli, celebrated for his roles in Goodfellas, The Sopranos, and The White Lotus, dives deep into his journey through Buddhism and meditation. He shares how a celebrity life crisis prompted his spiritual path and discusses the parallels between acting and meditation. Imperioli reveals his daily Tibetan Buddhist practices and explains how meditation enhances his creativity. He also touches on the significance of impermanence and the cultivation of patience, offering insights on integrating mindfulness into everyday life.

Steven Yeun and Michael Imperioli discuss their experiences living in different places, their past work on shows like The Walking Dead and The Sopranos. Topics covered include hyperbolic reviews, getting recognized in Best Buy, only eating Subway sandwiches during the shooting of Burning in Korea, experiencing emotional pasta sauce in Rome, breaking generational patterns, and Italian Korean fusion food.

The many highs of Tig Notaro’s comedy career (Emmy and Grammy nominations, creating TV shows, and hosting the “Don’t Ask Tig” podcast) may seem predestined. Yet these are all things that seem beyond the realm of possibility for young Tig. In the early 2000s she’s told that because she’s a woman, and she’s gay, and she’s low-key and deadpan, she’ll never make it. Today, she shares the story of how she learns to keep going, no matter how impossible the road may seem, and to remember that there’s no one way to get somewhere.Listen to Michael Imperioli's Meditative Story, "Michael Imperioli: having the courage to create": https://listen.meditativestory.com/MichaelImperioliPIOFind Tig’s tour dates: tignotaro.comListen to Tig’s podcast, Don’t Ask Tig: dontasktig.org andListen to Tig's podcast True Story: headgum.com/tig-and-cheryl-true-storyFollow Tig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TigNotaroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealfluffnotaro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tignotarocomedy/If this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Chase, the innovative creator of The Sopranos, joins Lorraine Bracco, who played the insightful Dr. Melfi, and Michael Imperioli, known for his role as Christopher. They discuss the groundbreaking character development of Tony Soprano, revealing the emotional depth brought by James Gandolfini. The conversation dives into how classic horror films influenced Chase's storytelling and explores complex family dynamics portrayed in the series, highlighting the pressures of mob life and the intricacies of therapy and personal growth.

Michael Imperioli, known for his role as Sensei Billy, shares insights on his Google search that led him to The Office. The conversation highlights Dwight earning his black belt, Jim’s attempts to connect with Pam, and Andy’s bold decision to switch careers. Jenna and Angela reminisce about a fun promo video from 2013, receive a message from Ed Helms, and delve into the quirks of beginner headshots in acting. The episode wraps with laughter over Herr's potato chips and a charming look back at the show's camaraderie.