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MrBallen (aka former Navy SEAL John Allen) joins to share stories from his new graphic novel, MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious. He talks about some of the terrifying tales that were inspired by true life events like the UFO sightings at a cattle ranch in Utah, the mysterious disappearance of some lighthouse keepers on a little island off the coast of Scotland, and a chilling recurring haunting in Northwest Canada. He discusses the headless valley, white demon sightings, and a bloody nightmare turned real! And he reveals what it took to make it through Navy SEAL BUD/S training! PURCHASE: MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious by MrBallen: 9781984863423 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books WATCH MrBallen on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPrkXdtCM5DACLufB9jbsA STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricochet made his surprise debut at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium in London! He shares details from the day including how he got to Wembley undetected, and through the backstage area in secret. Ricochet talks about when he knew AEW was the right place for him, what it took to get the deal done, and how it’s been to reunite with many of his old wrestling friends. He also discusses his time in WWE from his initial NXT signing in 2018 to being called up to the main roster to his two Wrestlemania moments to the role that the character of Ricochet played in the company, and the circumstances surrounding his recent departure. He also remembers his 3 seasons of Lucha Underground, the memorable match he had with Rey Mysterio, and what he thinks that TV experience did for him and the wrestling business in general. He and Jericho also trade stories about Japan, high flyers, Will Ospreay, and the codebreaker! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanyalee Davis is the little person comedian who inspired Brad Williams to pursue stand-up comedy! She’s also Chris Jericho’s high school classmate and fellow graduate of Westwood in Winnipeg. The two remember their highschool days including the time Tanyalee drove her car into the side of the gymnasium! They also talk about Tanyalee’s start in comedy, how her comedy has changed since the pandemic, the video of her on UK public transport that went viral, mastering TikTok, her new comedy special Be An #Unstoppable Me, and her upcoming “Tanyalee #Unstoppable Me” Tour! Purchase tickets to the “Tanyalee #Unstoppable Me” Tour: https://tanyaleedavis.com/tour-dates Stream Be An #Unstoppable Me: https://tanyaleedavis.com/comedy-special STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Outrunners, Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd, are not only “The Youngest Men Alive,” they’re also the most tanned, most jacked and most vascular tag team on earth! They have plenty to say about their physique, living in Miami Beach, jet ski’ing, The Meat Spin, Total Recall, and their team of body shavers! Truth & Turbo also talk Rip Rogers, AAA and CMLL, Brian Cage, their famous feud with the Von Erichs, and how they lost to Big Bill and Jericho at AEW! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob, Jesse and Dave from Hometown Ghost Stories return with tales from the mysterious Bridgewater Triangle, a 200-square mile area in southeastern Massachusetts, very close to where the threesome grew up and still live! Chris also knows the area well, and the four share their personal paranormal experiences, and discuss some of the more well-known cases associated with the area like the red-bearded hitchhiker, a ghost that shows up along route 44, gets into people’s cars and then vanishes. They talk about the Free Town State Forest which is home to the first UFO sighting back in 1760, the Fall River Cult, and other satanic activity, and the infamous Ledge and the paranormal activity surrounding its sheer drop. The guys delve into the findings from the Oliver House, the scariest investigation they’ve done to date, and reveal exclusive stories from the haunted house they recently uncovered in the area. Watch Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE every Tuesday night at 9pm Eastern on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HometownGhostStories Listen to the Hometown Ghost Stories podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MPtXILaIU1rs8w3cW2RjV STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KK’s Priest and Accept just launched the “Full Metal Assault” tour, and K.K. Downing, Tim “Ripper” Owens, and Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman explain how this insane double-bill came together! K.K. talks about the formation of KK’s Priest, how he got Ripper into the band, what it was like to write and record the new KK’s Priest album, “The Sinner Rides Again,” and even talks about the early days of Judas Priest and the evolution of their look and sound with Rob Halford. Tim “Ripper” Owens shares the story of being flown to London to try out for Judas Priest, how and when he found out he got the gig, and the differences between “Ram It Down” and “Painkiller”! And Wolf from Accept discusses the band’s new three-guitar attack with the addition of Philip Shouse, how they found singer Mark Tornillo (after Udo Dirkschneider left the band), teaching former Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra the Accept live choreography, and the making of Accept’s new studio album, “Humanoid.” Plus, all three guys talk favorite songs, what you can expect to hear on this tour, and the special collaborations they might break out live! Get tix for the Full Metal Assault Tour: https://www.acceptworldwide.com/ or https://kkdowningofficial.com/tour-dates/ Purchase KK’s Priest “The Sinner Rides Again”: https://label.napalmrecords.com/kks-priest Purchase Accept “Humanoid”: https://www.acceptworldwide.com/ STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Daughtry makes his TIJ debut to talk about Daughtry’s Fall tour with Staind and Breaking Benjamin! He explains how this triple threat bill came together, what life is like on the road now, how he puts together a setlist, and what he does to take care of his voice! He also talks about being inspired by everyone from Mick Jagger and the Stones to Chris Cornell and Soundgarden and Tool! Chris details his American Idol experience including his initial audition in Denver at Mile High Stadium, how he won over Simon Cowell who didn’t believe Chris Daughtry was a star, what it was like performing a Queen song with Queen, why he chose to do Live’s version of Johnny Cash’s “Walk The Line” and how that led to a friendship with Live singer Ed Kowalczyk, and being mentored by both Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder! Plus, he reveals his contribution to Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, and talks about the personal tragedy that inspired Daughtry’s new song, “Peace.” And then there's the whole comic book thing... See Daughtry, Staind, and Breaking Benjamin on tour this Fall! https://daughtryofficial.com/daughtry/events STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott D’Amore’s newly-launched Maple Leaf Pro launches its first live PPV event, Forged In Excellence, on October 19th and 20th at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and the card is stacked – Josh Alexander, Speedball Mike Bailey, ROH Women’s World Champion Athena, Takeshita, Raj Dhesi (formerly known as WWE’s Jinder Mahal), and so many more! Scott shares the story behind MLP, its significance to Canadian wrestling history, and what it took to get it up and running. He also details his recent run at Impact/TNA from his pitch in 2017 alongside Don Callis to lead the then-troubled company, what it took to rebuild it and generate some “micro buzz” as Scott describes it, and why his departure didn’t really surprise him. He also talks about TNA’s collaboration with AEW, and how he helped spark the new partnership between TNA and WWE. Purchase tickets to MLP’s Forged In Excellence: https://MLPWrestling.com STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Conti was the only woman on John Wayne Gacy’s legal team during his appeal process to have his death sentence commuted to life in prison. Over the course of the last 7 months of his life, Karen spent some 50 hours in person with Gacy and countless on the phone. She details the whole experience in her book, Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row. She explains how she came to work on Gacy’s appeal, what he was really like in person, and how she reacted the first time she saw his infamous “Body Book.” Karen shares whether she believes there are more Gacy victims out there, and whether or not he acted alone in killing his 33 known victims. She also talks about (and shows) the paintings that Gacy gifted her, and what happened to his brain post execution. Purchase Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Time-John-Wayne-Gacy-ebook/dp/B0CR9GPSDG STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s True Crime Week on TIJ, and starting us off, one of the biggest cases of the last year – the Gilgo Beach serial killings! These were a series of murders of mostly sex workers spanning from the early 1990s to 2011. On July 13, 2023, police arrested Rex Heuermann outside his office in Manhattan (New York City), and have since charged him with 6 of the killings. Filmmaker Josh Zeman joins to share details of the case, which he documented in the 2016 4-hour docuseries, The Killing Season. Josh talks about the circumstances that led to the discovery of multiple bodies and human remains, how they were identified, the way the police ultimately found and arrested suspect Rex Heuermann, and why it took law enforcement so long to find him! He talks about the technology that brought Rex down, and the voicemail that Josh received 7 years ago that was likely from Rex himself! Stream The Killing Season on Hulu! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Maharaja Raj Dheshi (formerly known as WWE Champion Jinder Mahal) returns to TIJ to talk about his new character and gimmick, his new mindset, and his recent debut on the indies! Raj details his recent (and second) release from WWE in June, and why it was really not a surprise to him (unlike the first time). He talks about his promo segment with The Rock from earlier this year and how that all came together. He details the events leading up to his WWE Championship win and run, how and when he found out, what it was like working with Randy Orton, and who told him when he was dropping the title. He also shares stories from the live events he booked in India for The Great Khali and what it was like to put on stadium shows in that country. Plus, Raj discusses his early days wrestling in Calgary, training with Rick Titan and Bad News Allen, and the WWE extra work and clinics that led to his first signing with the company. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former senior intelligence official and special agent, Luis “Lue” Elizondo, was recruited into the US government’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, a $22 million program sponsored by then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to study UFOs. Lue resigned in 2017 in protest of excessive government secrecy regarding UFOs. But it’s thanks to Lue that the government in recent years has declassified and made public a lot of information regarding UFO encounters and sightings. Lue documents a lot of what he investigated, learned and witnessed during his time in AATIP in his new book, Imminent: Inside The Pentagon’s Hunt For UFOs, and shares some of the fascinating case studies and encounters with Chris. They discuss more details about the infamous TicTac videos captured by the USS Nimitz crew off the coast of San Diego, the TWO alien encounter events at Roswell, the implants that Lue has seen extracted from people’s bodies, and the medical records proving ongoing illness after reported extra-terrestrial encounters. Lue also discusses the implications of alien existence for the world, his biggest fear when it comes to aliens and UFOs, and the importance of public transparency when it comes to this issue. Purchase Imminent: Inside The Pentagon’s Hunt For UFOs - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/imminent-luis-elizondo?variant=42538152165410 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Castaneda plays “Diego” on the popular Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy, which just released its final season! He talks about the lengthy audition process, the role that Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm played in it, how he developed and trained for “Diego,” the impact the show’s success had on his life and his social media following, some of his favorite scenes to film, and how he feels about the series’ ending. David also shares some stories about his upcoming John Wick spin-off project, The Ballerina, shooting a movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme, and doing specialized firearm and hand-to-hand combat training in Budapest. Plus, David talks wrestling, Lucha Libre, ComiCons, Christoph Waltz, Benecio Del Toro, Billy Crystal, and growing up in Sinaloa, Mexico! Binge the final season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863 STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 9, 1999 marked Y2J’s WWE (then WWF) debut, and to celebrate 25 years of the momentous occasion, Chris sat down on the landmark anniversary day itself and recounted the story, sharing all the incredible details leading up to the big reveal. You THINK you know this story. You THINK you’ve heard this story, but you truly haven’t heard it until NOW. From his last days at WCW to the clandestine meeting at Vince McMahon’s house in Connecticut to the countdown clock and Millennium Man original gimmick to shopping for new gear in downtown Tampa to working out the promo with The Rock in catering before that infamous RAW – Chris tells all. Plus, discover how the following factor into this legendary, totally true tale – Michael Jackson in Mexico City, an obscure Japanese rock band called Sly, rave culture, a trip to Harley Davidson, KY Jelly, Iron Maiden, and silver and gold tights. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Borderlands, writer & director Eli Roth’s first big-budget, action movie, hit theaters today, and Eli takes us behind-the-scenes of his adaptation of the popular video game! He talks about working with the A-list cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black, and Ariana Greenblatt, and explains his part in the casting process. He shares stories from filming in Budapest during COVID lockdown, collaborating with game creator Gearbox on the props, and directing with all the special EFX in mind! He reveals some of his favorite scenes and lines, how he approached a couple of the huge fight scenes, and what he did to ensure everyone’s close-ups were spot-on for the big screen! Plus, he tells tales from the cast’s adventures at San Diego ComiCon last month! See Borderlands in theaters now! https://borderlands.movie/ STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bad Apple, Bryan Keith, has a few favorite moments since joining The Learning Tree on AEW, including running Samoa Joe through a wall! Bryan talks about the day he got his AEW contract, when and how he found out he was joining Jericho and Big Bill under The Learning Tree, and why he was fine giving up the Bounty Hunter for the Bad Apple. He shares stories from his first-ever trip to Japan to wrestle for DDT, his time wrestling in Mexico, and why it took him 10 years to wrestle outside of his home state of Texas! He also tells the crazy story about meeting Booker T as a teenager, and then eventually training at Booker T’s school. Plus, Bryan talks Malakai Black, Orange Cassidy, and Shibata, and reveals his future AEW goals! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Canadian promote Tony Condello returns to celebrate the theatrical release of the brand-new documentary, The Death Tour (Executive Produced by Chris Jericho), chronicling 50-years of TCW’s infamously grueling wrestling tour of indigenous communities in the far North of Canada! Doc directors Stephan Peterson and Sonya Ballantyne, and wrestlers Massive Damage and Sage, also join to talk about the making of the film, which was shot over the course of one tour’s 3-week run. They discuss what it was like to film in the blistering cold conditions, and travel wrestlers, equipment, and filmmaking gear along the iced over roads and frozen lakes. They also talk about Jericho’s involvement in the film, and the importance of this doc for the indigenous people of Canada. Plus, they share some of the crazy stories from the road, matches, and towns. See The Death Tour in theaters in Canada (and watch with Chris Jericho in Winnipeg on August 15th)! https://www.deathtourdoc.com/see-the-film Stay Connected! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/deathtourdoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathtourdoc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deathtourdoc/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2004, the FBI was tipped off to a gruesome pattern of unsolved murders along American highways, and since then, at least 850 homicides have been linked to a new breed of serial killer: long-haul truck drivers! The FBI’s Former Assistant Director of Counterintelligence, Frank Figliuzzi, did his own interviews, research and investigation into some of the most terrifying cases which he chronicled in his new book, Long Haul: Hunting The Highway Serial Killers. He breaks down some of the cases including the “Truck Stop Killer,” who is suspected of killing some 50 women, and who rigged a traveling torture chamber in the read of his truck, and “The Interstate Strangler” who once answered a call from his mother while killing one of his dozen victims. He talks about the FBI’s special Highway Serial Killings Initiative, what makes these specific types of killings so hard to solve, and what he learned about the life, habits and culture of long-haul truck drivers. Purchase Long Haul: Hunting The Highway Serial Killers: https://frankfigliuzzi.com/fbiway/long-haul/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Honnold, known for his awe-inspiring climbs, takes us behind the scenes of his latest Nat GEO series, Arctic Ascent. Discover the challenges and breathtaking moments of scaling the icy, unforgiving rock walls of the Arctic, some of the science projects they did along the way including a special NASA mission, and the measures they had to take protect themselves from the extreme cold and the polar bears! Alex also delves into his groundbreaking documentary, Free Solo, which captured his historic climb of El Capitan without ropes or safety gear. Hear firsthand about the physical and mental preparation required for such a monumental feat, how he dealt with some of the elements including ants, and the impact the film has had on his life and career. Alex also reveals how he got started climbing, some of the craziest experiences he’s had on rock faces involving everything from bird attacks to silver fish infestations, and why he prefers free climbing over traditional rock climbing with gear. He shares what’s left on his bucket list of climbs, and offers tips for anyone wanting to try free solo’ing or traditional climbing. Listen to Alex Honnold’s podcast, Climbing Gold: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/climbing-gold/id1559139153 STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer/journalist Steve Rosen’s new book, Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-year Journey with Edward Van Halen is filled with personal stories from the many conversations that Steve had with his friend, Edward. He recounts meeting Edward for the first time at The Whiskey on the Sunset Strip months before Van Halen’s eponymous debut album dropped! He explains how he struck up a close friendship with Edward, the drug-filled hangs they would sometimes share, the artists he introduced Eddie too like ZZ Top, and Steve offers insight into Edward’s relationships with David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and his own brother, Alex Van Halen. He details the parties they went to, the time Edward drove them to Guitar Center to buy guitar strings… in his Lamborghini, and what he thinks may have severed their close friendship in 2003, and the sadness he feels about that to this day. AND NOW there’s a Tonechaser audio book available where you can HEAR the actual conversations between Steve & Edward Van Halen! 30 hours! Purchase: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1717024962822s Buy Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-year Journey with Edward Van Halen: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beverly D’Angelo may be best known as Ellen Griswold in the Vacation movie franchise, but she actually got her showbiz start as a singer! She was a rock n roller long before she ever graced the silver screen or Broadway stage! In fact, it was her incredible singing that landed her the award-winning role of Patsy Cline in Coal Miner’s Daughter alongside Sissy Spacek, and an in-person audition for the part in front of the legendary Loretta Lynn herself. Beverly recounts her days on the road with Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks, and explains how that led to Coal Miner’s Daughter which in turn led to Vacation. She remembers getting a call from Doug Ellin to make a one-off cameo appearance on HBO’s Entourage, and how that quickly turned into a recurring character. Plus, Beverly reveals her upcoming plans to make a music docu-series! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say his name and he appears! So we did, and now Joe Hendry makes his TIJ debut! He shares the story (and pitch to Jimmy Jacobs) behind his initial vignettes and gimmick, and explains how a short-lived telesales job, a few words from Eric Young, and a lesson in songwriting from Queen solidified his act. He talks about the text exchange with TNA that changed his life, how a couple of very well-placed billboards outside the Hydro in Glasgow may have led to his recent NXT appearance, and why being forced to sit home for 2 years during the pandemic ultimately saved his wrestling career. Joe has tales about wrestling Kurt Angle, cutting promos with Shawn Michaels, having a hit song on the charts thanks to Matt Cardona, how he’s come to main event the TNA Slammiversary PPV with Moose, and why he is convinced that he will find himself in the ring with John Cena next year. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dani Mo recently set the world record for the highest elevation women’s pro wrestling match after journeying to Nepal to wrestle on Kala Patthar in the Mt Everest region. Dani wrestled Nepal’s first-ever women’s professional wrestler, Baghawait Unika at 5,600 meters in a homemade wrestling ring carried up the mountain on a helicopter! That’s roughly 18,300 feet or 3.4 miles ABOVE sea level! It’s higher than Mt. Everest base camp which is why they chose that location. Dani details the entire story from her initial invitation from Unika to her 22-hour journey to Kathmandu, Nepal to her harrowing flights in and out of the world’s most dangerous airport in the mountain town of Lukla! She explains what it was like to wrestle on uneven, rocky ground with very little oxygen, how she overcame the language barrier with her opponent, and the unbelievable reason why she had to overdub her promo once she got back to the States. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payne Lindsey is the host and co-creator of the hit true crime podcast series, Up And Vanished. Part 1 of season 4 In The Midnight Sun released earlier this year, and part 2 premieres August 8th. Payne explains what drew him to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances in Nome, Alaska – Alaska native Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas, the lengths he went to in order to get answers, and the dangerous situation that netted the biggest clues but also had had him fearing for his life. He also talks about the missing person cases he covered in seasons 1 and 2 of Up And Vanished, and discusses what he loves about investigative journalism and podcast storytelling. Up And Vanished In The Midnight Sun returns on August 8th. Get caught up now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-and-vanished/id1140596919 STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelsey Grammer makes his TIJ debut, and brings The Simpsons’ Sideshow Bob with him! Kelsey has some great stories about how Sideshow Bob came together, the real-life person who inspired him, and why he agreed to do it in the first place. He talks Cheers and Frasier, his first meeting with Shelley Long, the advice he got on day one from Nicholas Colasanto (aka Coach), and the role he played in last year’s Frasier reboot. He also discusses his brand-new movie, Murder Company (now available in theaters, on demand and digital), and how his grandfather influenced the role. Plus, Chris tells the whole story about the surprise return of Corazon de Leon to CMLL at Arena Mexico last weekend! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Reiser is everywhere these days – on Stranger Things, the Marvel Universe, and the long-awaited Beverly Hills Cop Axel F on Netflix (which just hit the streamer TODAY)! Paul talks about filming with Eddie Murphy 40 years later, the conversations they had between takes, and why he hopes to see Eddie at a comedy club in the not-so-distant future! Paul talks about the original Beverly Hills Cop movie, how he landed the role, and some of his favorite scenes. He shares the story about being invited to play in The Upside Down world of Stranger Things, the nostalgic feeling of the super natural horror series, and the status of the final season. He also discusses Aliens, the genius of James Cameron, playing the “misunderstood” Carter Burke, and how he got involved in the Marvel comic book series, What If…Aliens. And, he’s got more stories about his award-winning, long-running sitcom, Mad About You, and co-writing Michael McDonald’s (of the Doobie Brothers fame) autobiography, What A Fool Believes. Stream Beverly Hills Cop Axel F now on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81076856 Purchase What A Fool Believes: https://www.michaelmcdonald.com/what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-bymichael-mcdonald-with-paul-reiser-out-may-21-from-dey-street-books STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Canada Day, eh? And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a Winnipeggers reunion with a bonus Clifford! watchalong! We’re not talking about the big red dog though! We’re talking about the 10-year-old boy played by fellow Canadian legend, Martin Short! It’s a movie beloved by everyone from David Letterman to Nicholas Cage to… the Winnipeggers (at least one of them, but you’ll have to listen to find out which one). And of course, in true TIJ watchalong and Winnipeggers style, there’s plenty of casting and acting discussion, behind-the-scenes stories from the set, completely useless trivia, and a plethora (good word, eh?) of tangential (another good word, eh?) anecdotes and references like perms, Fargo, bow ties, birthdays, cameo, post-pimple days, milk, mullets, and first-times. And… take a drink for every obscure reference (but please don’t drive, eh?)! Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code JERICHO for $20 off your first purchase. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic, Vacation! He talks about working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation experience led directly to his incredible working relationship and friendship with the late, great writer/director, John Hughes with whom he did Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. Anthony shares some great stories from those movie sets, all that John Hughes did for him personally, and what happened that caused the rift in their relationship. He also remembers the single season he spent on Saturday Night Live with Robert Downey, Jr. (with whom he remains great friends), and Damon Wayans! He discusses his favorite sketches and reveals why he thinks it’s the worst season in the show’s history. Plus, Anthony comments on Andrew McCarthy's new Hulu documentary, Brats, and shares some BTS moments from his latest projects - the upcoming third season of Reacher, and the just-released Netflix movie, Trigger Warning! Watch Trigger Warning on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81064546 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitch Horowitz is the co-host of the new Discovery series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction. Mitch explains how he and co-host Chrissy Newton dissect-real life encounters with extraterrestrial activity, and then with the help of science, research, and experts, determine if the experiences can be explained. Mitch talks about some of the cases covered in the series including a Maine lobsterman who had a harrowing experience while camping, a husband-wife Bigfoot hunting team who believe they found proof of alien life on earth, an alleged abduction in the California desert, and the renowned geologist who believes he recovered other-worldly material from the Roswell crash site. Mitch talks about the destigmatization of UFO (now UAP) sightings and experiences, governments’ more open involvement and willingness to share info, the increasing mainstream acceptance, and whether he believes there might be something else out there! Watch Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction Wednesday nights at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Max Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Killed WCW? Dark Side Of The Ring creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new 4-part docu-series, Who Killed WCW? (airing Tuesdays on Vice TV). They explain how The Rock and Brian Gewirtz got involved, why Hulk Hogan didn’t take part, some of the things that Kevin Nash said that didn’t make the final series, and why Eric Bischoff was among their favorite interviews. They talk about Bill Goldberg’s involvement, tracking down and interviewing some of the original Turner Executives, and discovering a treasure trove of documentary footage that was shot during the last Nitro and never released! Evan, Jason and Chris all reveal who THEY think killed WCW, and Chris shares some of his own stories about his time there, his decision to leave, and the one thing he does to this day that’s a direct result of how he was treated at WCW. Plus, will there be a season 5 of Dark Side Of The Ring? Watch Who Killed WCW?: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/who-killed-wcw Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve probably seen Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum on their popular YouTube and TikTok channel, AreYouKiddingTV, but now you get to hear the two founding creators explain the inspiration behind some of their biggest pranks and challenges! They talk about how they got started in college, the evolution of their content, how they built their brand, what they did to make themselves and their content unique, and how they financed their early videos. They also share hilariously behind-the-scenes stories about some of their biggest videos including the 24-Hour series, the one with Ed Sheeran in a park, their collab with Mr. Beast, the claw machine in the middle of campus, and paying $1k to crash a Pittsburgh Pirates game, and another $1k to crash the Utah Jazz court! AreYouKiddingTV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/areyoukiddingtv Follow on TikTok & Instagram @AreYouKiddingTV Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Penzer got his start in the wrestling business at Global Wrestling Alliance in South Florida first learning from Dean Malenko’s father, Larry, and Bob Roop. He talks about his job finding and driving enhancement talent to matches, and how that inadvertently landed him at WCW. Penzer shares stories about his WCW days traveling with Jericho, Arn Anderson, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Chavo Guerrero Jr. including the big Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero fight over an apple pie, and the time Jericho stripped Dave Penzer of his clothes in a hotel bar & the footage ended up on the tabloid TV shows, Hard Copy & Inside Edition. He remembers what happened at a house show in Minnesota when Eric Bischoff overheard a conversation between Penzer and Jericho, and the night in Tupelo, Mississippi with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sting, and Randy Savage and the failed music cue. He talks about Vince Russo’s detrimental impact on WCW, when Penzer knew the WCW ship was sinking, what that very last Nitro show was like for him, and the conversations he had with WWE after they bought WCW. Plus, he has a few tales about his initial TNA run, his return to Impact during the pandemic, and passing the TNA ring announcing mic to Jade Chung last December. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speedball Mike Bailey and Will Ospreay have the highest rated match in TNA history according to Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer. Mike talks about that 2023 Bound For Glory match, and what the 5-star rating meant to him. He also shares stories about working with everyone from Will Ospreay to Josh Alexander to Trent Seven, and details his own run as X Division Champion. Plus, Mike tells the story of his 5-year ban from the United States, and how that almost derailed his wrestling career. He explains how that led him to wrestle in Europe and Japan, and what happened when the pandemic hit, and how he celebrated his TNA signing and return to America! Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson sat down with Chris Jericho on March 15, 2024, just two weeks before their split, and as you’ll hear, seemed very happy, very much together, and ready to grow their family! Gypsy and Ryan shared the story of how they met, why they decided to get married despite the naysayers, and what the first three months of post-prison life had been like for them as a married couple. Gypsy also spoke candidly about life in prison, assimilating into society, reconnecting with her dad, sister, and stepmom, dealing with her newfound fame, social media hate, and making peace with her mother and her choices. Watch Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up: https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/gypsy-rose-life-after-lock-up Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing’s off limits with The Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino as you’ll hear in this episode (and read in his new book, Reality Check: Making The Best Of The Situation). Mike talks about dealing drugs in high school, his battle with addiction, the events that led him to spend time in prison, and how he managed to land on an MTV reality show that became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its now-iconic cast and legendary catch phrases (GTL = gym, tan, laundry)! ! He recounts his audition for The Jersey Shore, meeting his castmates, and dealing with the overnight superstar fame (and fortune) that accompanied it. He reveals his many rock-bottom moments, and the one that finally made him get sober and clean up his act for good. He also discusses his relationships, then and now, with Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, DJ Pauly D, Vinny Guadagnino, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and some of the big differences in filming Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. And listen to the end because the very last story is absolutely bonkers! Purchase Reality Check: Making The Best Of The Situation - https://mikethesituationbook.com/ STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CBO of Jazwares, Jeremy Padawer, returns to tell the amazing story of how he and Chris found and secured the very rare Corazon de Leon wrestling trading card from Jericho’s 1993 CMLL debut in Mexico, and why he thinks that Jericho rookie card specifically is going to be on the Mt. Rushmore of valuable wrestling cards. Jeremy also talks about a couple of the most valuable wrestling cards he owns – a 1981 Hulk Hogan rookie card, a 1982 Japanese Hulk Hogan card, and the highest graded Andre The Giant card from that same era, and why he thinks wrestling cards are the items to collect now! He shares the story about the journey he took to Dubai with Logan Paul to help Logan purchase an extremely rare Pokemon card valued at over $6 million. Plus, Jeremy is a big collectibles guy himself and reveals some of the cornerstones of his personal collection including a first edition, first print of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea Five Alive, it’s American Idol (and TIJ) alum James Durbin, Fooz Fighters frontman Nick Rich, Guardians of the Jukebox & Fozzy founding guitarist Rich Ward, and Femme Halen guitarist Roseann Aldrete! The topic? Tribute bands! Hear why these stellar musicians LOVE their cover bands, and the lengths they go to convey the vibe, spirit, look and sound of their respective bands! James Durbin shares stories from the ultimate cover band experience, American Idol, what it was like fronting Quiet Riot, the advice he got from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, and why yacht rock is his favorite genre of music to cover. Rich Ward shares the secret to Guardians of the Jukebox’s success, and explains how they put their 80s set list together. Femme Halen’s Roseann Aldrete talks about all the studying and practice she does to get that Eddie Van Halen sound and tone down, her favorite EVH solos to play, and the most difficult songs for her in the Van Halen catalogue. And Nick Rich of the Fooz Fighters reveals why he gave up his Mick Jagger gig to take on the Dave Grohl role fulltime, how he manages to maintain that Grohl energy onstage, and why he felt it was important to grow out his hair and get the same arm tattoos as Dave. Fooz Fighters: https://www.foozfighters.com/ Femme Halen (@femmehalen on IG): https://pulpvixenband.com/femme-halen-a-tribute-to-van-halen Guardians Of The Jukebox: https://www.guardiansofthejukebox.com/ James Durbin (@jamesdurbinofficial on IG): https://www.jamesdurbinofficial.com/ STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel McHale may be the busiest man in show biz! The House of Villains season 2 host speaks to filming that reality competition show with the likes of RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice, Richard Hatch, Jessie Godderz, and New York. He talks about some of the challenges, the drama, and even the humor! He has stories from his other shows, Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX and FOX’s Animal Control, some inside info from his days hosting The Soup, and details about the eye-opening moment he figured out that Community was a hit! He has crazy tales about Chevy Chase, a favorite Beatles album, a favorite athletic endeavor, and a perplexing question about one of hockey’s newest rules (no fighting? WTF?). And then there’s that one time he got to spend a whole month with the late, great Robin Williams. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director Renny Harlin is a huge horror movie fan thanks to his mom, and cites Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho as his all-time favorite! Hear his take on horror flicks and movie-making in general, and how all of that shaped his take on his latest epic undertaking, “The Strangers: Chapter 1,” which hit theaters today! It’s the first in a horror trilogy, all shot at the same time, and all to be released within a 12-month period! Renny has stories from casting to shooting to the emotion & cry charts he made for his actors. He of course also talks about Bruce Willis and Die Hard 2, Cutthroat Island’s lack of success, why The Long Kiss Goodnight wasn’t as successful as everyone hoped, and he explains how he landed the directing gig for Nightmare on Elm Street 4 as a virtual unknown. Plus, Renny reveals the movie he’s most embarrassed to be associated with, the one he thinks is a bit overlooked and underrated, and the infamous drink he created and shared with John Cena. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ See The Strangers: Chapter 1 in theaters: https://thestrangers.movie/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Mike Mansury became Executive Vice President, Head of Global Production for AEW, he spent over 10 years working in production at WWE. He talks about his start there as a production assistant, learning on the road from the likes of Arn Anderson, Fit Finlay, and Road Dogg, his relationship with Kevin Dunn and being his #2, and the best words of advice he ever received from Vince McMahon. Mike has stories about NXT and helping Triple H bring that vision to life, and what it was like when he moved to working on both RAW and Smackdown. He also recalls his scariest live TV moment when Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack, the preparation they did in 2017 when Ric Flair was hospitalized, and what ultimately led Mike to leave WWE. Plus, Mike shares his AEW journey, the impact he’s been able to make at the company over the last 18 months, the changes he’s most proud of to date, his growth plans for 2024, and the young, upcoming talent he believes to be the future of AEW. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and John from Truecrime Cast return, but this time they’ve got a very personal case to discuss. This investigation is on-going and involves the murder of someone they know – 38-year-old Rachel Morin, mother of 5, who was brutally killed while hiking in her Maryland hometown of Bel Air. There is Ring doorbell footage, a sketch, and DNA of the suspect, but still no arrest. John and Jamie break down the evidence, discuss the suspect’s ties to another crime that took place in Los Angeles, theorize why this suspect remains at-large, and explain what’s needed to bring Rachel’s killer to justice. Those with information into Rachel's murder have been asked to contact the Harford County Sheriff's Office at (410) 836-7788 or via email at [email protected]. You can donate to support Rachel's five children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rachel-morin-funeral-and-memorial-fund You can see surveillance footage of the suspect here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czPjXOf-KVI STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rossy Ogawa’s departure from Stardom, the promotion he founded some 13-years ago, shocked a lot of the wrestling world, and initially caused panic among fans (and talent) about the future of Stardom! Matt Turner and Rob Goodwin from The Stardom Cast return to share details and provide insight into the circumstances surrounding Rossy’s frustration and ultimate firing by Bushiroad, his standing with the talent, how Stardom was able to save much of the roster, when Rossy really started making plans to launch Dream Star Fighting Marigold, and what they think the future holds for both promotions and Joshi wrestling in general. They also weigh in on Giulia and her impending departure to WWE, Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut and feud with Willow Nightingale, Mariah May and how she’s fairing at AEW with Toni Storm (and a surprise appearance by her former Stardom tag team partner, Mina Shirakawa), MIRAI, Utami Hayashishita, Yuzuki, Mayu Iwatani, and Tam Nakano. Plus, they discuss the comments made about Rossy’s Bushiroad departure by both Kenny Omega and Tony Khan. Listen to, follow, rate & review The Stardom Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stardom-cast/id1494788169 STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6x UFC Champion Randy Couture has a definite opinion about the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight on July 20th, and a good explanation for why he’s predicting a certain outcome. He also has thoughts on Kurt Angle’s success in the UFC had that been an option for Kurt instead of the WWE. Randy breaks down his fights with Chuck Liddell, Brock Lesnar and Vitor Belfort, and shares great stories about his time in Japan including using the giant sumo wrestler toilets and fighting at the legendary Budokan Hall. He talks about the birth of the UFC, the ever-changing rules in the early days of MMA, his personal fight style, how the term "dirty boxing" was born from Randy’s first (and surprise) win over Belfort, and what it’s been like doing The Expendables movies with Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the rest of the incredible casts! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ghosts season 3 finale airs tomorrow night (May 2nd) on CBS, and star Asher Grodman who plays fan favorite Trevor Lefkowitz, talks about landing the role, his audition process, when he found out his character was pants-less, and how the pandemic nearly ended the show before it began. He discusses the ensemble nature of Ghosts, what it’s like to do a sitcom, the difference between auditioning and acting, and how he learned to do both. Plus, Asher shares his Jacksonville Jaguar fandom and explains what inspired the short film he made for the team for last year’s draft. And he talks about his friendship with late, great actor Eli Wallach (of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and How The West Was Won fame), and how he persuaded Eli to star in Asher’s student film. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Mitchell is the founder of the very cool BOOM! Pro Wrestling promotion in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Brady Malibu is one of its top stars! Max explains how the birth of his daughter coupled with a bracket-style tournament to determine her middle name inspired him to start his own wrestling company. He and Brady discuss BOOM!’s use of comedy, their over-the-top characters like Abraham Lincoln and swimsuit model/evil lifeguard Brady Malibu, and how they adopted the television season model to build their own wrestling seasons and storylines. They also talk about selling season tickets to their show, keeping beer prices down, having Max’s mom involved in the ring, and their plans for BOOM! season 3 and future growth! Buy tickets to BOOM! Pro Wrestling: https://www.boomprowrestling.com/ Watch BOOM! Pro Wrestling on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boomprowrestling Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Kinane tackles “The Fast & The Furious” and suburbia in his new special, “Dirt Nap,” which was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and is streaming now on YouTube! Kyle speaks to his fascination with the casting, acting, and stunts in the Vin Diesel film franchise, and how it fits into his new comedy special. He and Chris also outline a script for their own future sequel, which leads to a discussion about Marvel, Transformers, and even Star Wars. Plus, Kyle talks about opening for Marc Maron, the art of live performance, the state of comedy today, cancel culture, heckling, and why he’ll never do anything else! Kyle Kinane live dates: https://kylekinane.com/ Watch Dirt Nap now: https://800pgr.lnk.to/DirtNapWE Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duane Chapman aka Dog The Bounty Hunter is sharing details from some of his famous cases, including his role in the hunt for Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito. He explains what he uncovered in the case, and the way he went about the hunt. He also talks about capturing Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico, and some of the other harrowing adventures he had during the 8 seasons of his A&E reality show “Dog The Bounty Hunter.” He shares how a stint in prison for a crime he didn’t commit led him to bounty hunting, the friendships he’s made through the TV show, and the advice and help he received from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. Plus, Dog talks about the loss of his beloved wife, Beth, to cancer, the new love he’s found with his current wife, Francie, and why he’s detailed the whole story in latest book, “Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope and Redemption.” Purchase “Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope and Redemption” https://ninelives.dogthebountyhunter.com/ Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Jon Finkel interviewed a couple hundred people in order to write his new book, “Macho Man: Dig It! The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage.” And of course that included Randy’s brother, Lanny Poffo! Jon recounts how he tracked down Lanny, the first conversation they had, and subsequent hours they spent speaking about Randy before Lanny’s passing in February of 2023. Jon has stories about Randy’s childhood, his journey to become a professional baseball player, the circumstances that led to the launch of his pro wrestling career, and what it was like for Randy and Lanny to work and train under their pro wrestler father, Angelo Poffo as part of the family’s ICW promotion. He has details about the Poffo family’s time working for Jerry Lawler in Memphis, Randy’s early days at WCW, his feud with Hulk Hogan, his Wrestlemania match against Ricky Steamboat, his WWE days with Vince McMahon, and his real-life love story with Miss Elizabeth. Jon also talks about Randy’s untimely death, and the touching memorial that lives on at the site of his tragic car accident. Purchase “Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage” HERE Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willow Nightingale was an integral part of Mercedes Mone’s debut at AEW in Boston, and explains how a previous match with Mercedes in Japan led to events on Dynamite. Willow details that NJPW match she had with Mercedes that ended with Mercedes’ injury and Willow unexpectedly becoming the inaugural New Japan Strong Women’s Champion. Willow also recounts her journey to AEW, how extra work during the pandemic led to her signing, and why she was so emotional seeing her “All Elite” graphic on the big screen during Dynamite! She talks about her recent street fight on Dynamite that included a botched table bump by Anna Jay and a very bloody Ruby Soho, main-eventing Rampage, and her goals for 2024. She also shares stories from her time on the indies, her initial run on ROH, and wrestling in Mexico. Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Hurley stars in the new film, Strictly Confidential, which was written and directed by her son, Damian! She talks about acting in the movie and serving as producer, and how she managed to keep the professional relationship separate from just being “mum.” She also has tons of stories about working with Mike Myers on the Austin Powers movies, doing Bedazzled with the late, great Harold Ramis, and rebooting her acting career on TV’s Gossip Girl. She also talks Hugh Grant and that infamous black Versace dress held together with over-sized gold safety pins that she wore to the premiere of Four Weddings & A Funeral. Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices