Director Scott B. Hansen, writer/producer Desirée Hansen, actor Gus Langley, and even Mae the werewolf join to talk about the wild new horror movie DEVOUR! Find out how a movie about a vampire metal band spiraled into a universe filled with werewolves, sirens, warlocks, minotaurs, zombies, demons, Civil War vampires, and total chaos. Hear how they cast the film from nearly 4,000 auditions, why Gus Langley turned down Marvel’s Thunderbolts to finish DEVOUR , and what happened when Mae the lycanth...
Jun 03, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Charlie Benante returns to talk all about the brand-new Anthrax single “It’s For The Kids,” the upcoming album “Cursum Perficio,” and why it took Anthrax nearly 10 YEARS to release new music! Charlie explains the Anthrax songwriting process, writing riffs and demos on guitar, balancing ideas with Scott Ian & Frankie Bello, and why “It’s For The Kids” was the perfect first single to drop. He also shares stories from recording at Dave Grohl’s legendary Studio 606, getting feedback from Grohl o...
May 29, 2026•1 hr 11 min
Glen Matlock returns to talk all about the new documentary, I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol, and why he finally wanted to tell HIS side of the Sex Pistols story! Glen explains his complicated relationship with Johnny Rotten/John Lydon, what really caused the original split, and why the “Glen got fired for liking The Beatles” story was total BS. He talks about writing some of the Pistols’ biggest riffs and lyrics including “Pretty Vacant” and “Anarchy In The UK,” the chemistry between himself, Steve J...
May 27, 2026•46 min
Andy Serkis is one of the true pioneers of motion capture acting, and is responsible for bringing some of the biggest characters in movie history to life including Gollum in The Lord of the Rings , Caesar in Planet of the Apes , King Kong , and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy! Andy explains how he created Gollum’s iconic voice and physicality, why Peter Jackson put him in the scenes with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin instead of using a tennis ball, and how motion capture techno...
May 22, 2026•51 min
Frankie Kazarian is back, and this time he explains why he left AEW and returned to TNA, how one conversation with Scott D’Amore convinced him to come back, and why the company’s switch from Impact back to the TNA name created so much buzz with fans! Frankie talks about becoming TNA World Champion after nearly 30 years in the business, helping lead TNA into the AMC TV era, and why the company feels stronger now than it has in years. He discusses the backstage reaction to Scott D’Amore leaving, C...
May 20, 2026•1 hr 5 min
Author Tom Doyle talks about his new book, Ringo: A Fab Life , and the incredible story behind Ringo Starr’s rise from Liverpool drummer to global icon! Tom explains why Ringo was the secret weapon behind The Beatles’ sound, how his unique drumming style changed rock music forever, and why the “bad drummer” jokes couldn’t be more wrong. He shares stories about Ringo’s wild Hollywood years with John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, and the Hollywood Vampires crew, the chaos of the Lost Weekend era, and the...
May 15, 2026•1 hr 6 min
Jack Perry and Luchasaurus return to talk about the evolution of Jurassic Express, how they initially met and got put together, and what really changed once the AEW cameras started rolling! Jack explains the origin of Jungle Boy, transforming into “The Scapegoat,” being set on fire by Darby Allin’s flame thrower, and getting signed after one crazy flip at an indie show caught the attention of The Young Bucks! Luchasaurus shares the story behind the creation of the dinosaur gimmick in Lucha Under...
May 13, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Led Zeppelin’s infamous Live Aid reunion gets the full TIJ watchalong treatment with returning Pod Of Thunder hosts Chris L and Nick Pollack, and first-time TIJ guest, Detroit radio legend Meltdown! Was Zeppelin’s 1985 Live Aid performance really the train wreck rock history claims it was? Or has the story been blown way out of proportion for the last 40 years? The guys break down the entire set song-by-song including “Rock And Roll,” “Whole Lotta Love,” and “Stairway To Heaven,” and discuss Phi...
May 08, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Nick Offerman is in the house and he’s breaking down everything from his buzzworthy new Apple TV series Margo’s Got Money Troubles to stepping into the ring and training like a pro wrestler! He talks about transforming into Jinx, working in the ring with Chris Jericho, and what it REALLY takes to survive wrestling training (hint: it’s brutal). Nick shares behind-the-scenes stories from set with Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer, reveals how he prepared for the role physically an...
May 06, 2026•53 min
Steve Brusatte returns to reveal the shocking truth behind his new book The Story of Birds – that the dinosaurs never actually went extinct. He explains how raptors like Velociraptor evolved feathers, how wings and flight may have started by accident, and why birds were the ONLY dinosaurs to survive the asteroid that wiped out T-Rex and the rest. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on the Jurassic Park films, what Hollywood gets right (and wrong) about dinosaurs, and the fossil disc...
May 01, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD 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...
Apr 30, 2026•6 min
Chavo Guerrero returns to talk about his new Hollywood run as the go-to wrestling coordinator and stunt consultant, working with Nick Offerman, Nicole Kidman, and Chris Jericho on Margo’s Got Money Troubles , breaking down what really happens behind the scenes of wrestling scenes on set, and why actors like Zac Efron in The Iron Claw aren’t trained to wrestle, but to look like wrestlers! He shares stories about coordinating fights for Steven Spielberg’s mysterious Disclosure project, and working...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Lee Cronin dives into Lee Cronin's The Mummy and why it’s nothing like any Mummy movie you’ve seen! He breaks down the dark twist involving a missing child, a sarcophagus, and a family dealing with something far more sinister, how he reinvented the monster with a psychological, possession-driven approach, and why this horror unfolds in broad daylight. He reveals how he built the film around intense practical effects, including a brutal “toenail” sequence, and an evolving, grotesque transformatio...
Apr 24, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Jorma Taccone joins breaks down his wild run from Saturday Night Live writer to creating over 100 SNL Digital Shorts, including how “Lazy Sunday” changed everything, the chaos of pitching MacGruber (and bombing hard in Lorne Michaels’ office), and how that sketch turned into a cult classic movie that still sells out theaters today! He shares behind-the-scenes stories about Bill Hader impressions, Anne Hathaway quoting MacGruber on a Christopher Nolan set, and why John Mayer almost did the MacGru...
Apr 22, 2026•1 hr 5 min
UFO expert researcher Ryan Sprague returns, and there’s A LOT to unpack… from viral “aliens are real” comments by Barack Obama to Donald Trump promising full UFO file declassification to the White House quietly buying aliens.gov . Ryan breaks down the latest congressional UFO hearings, whistleblower claims about secret “legacy programs,” and the push to expose private aerospace companies allegedly working on recovered non-human craft. He dives into the mysterious disappearance of Air Force Gener...
Apr 17, 2026•1 hr
Brad Williams is back, and he’s bringing the heat with his brand-new comedy special Live On Short Street ! He breaks down how he builds material, why stand-up will always be his bread and butter, and what happened when his comedy went viral during the pandemic! He shares wild road stories from late-night Waffle House runs, Mario Kart battles in the tour van, and the unexpected moments that turn into killer bits. He talks about getting protested over the “M” word, how those critics reacted after ...
Apr 15, 2026•1 hr 12 min
Jamie from True Crimecast returns to break down one of the most calculated and terrifying killers in modern history – Israel Keyes. He didn’t have a victim type, he didn’t follow patterns, and he didn’t stay in one place. Instead, he buried “kill kits” across the country, flew city to city, and randomly selected victims while carefully studying law enforcement tactics to avoid capture. Jamie explains how Keyes operated for years without detection, the shocking methods he used to plan and execute...
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Chris Jericho hits the stage at the TCL Chinese Theatre during Screamfest Horror Film Festival for a live Talk Is Jericho Q&A after the premiere of Big Baby ! Writer/director Spider One breaks down how Big Baby went from a joke in Allegoria to a full-blown horror movie, the challenge of making a “killer baby” concept terrifying, and why playing it straight made it even creepier. Krys Fox talks acting, producing, editing the entire film, and building the emotional core before the chaos hits, ...
Apr 08, 2026•48 min
Luke Hemsworth shares what it was really like growing up in the middle of nowhere Australia with brothers Chris and Liam, and how building “Hemsworth death traps,” dodging danger, and discovering movies from random VHS drops helped launch three global acting careers! He talks about the pressure of following Chris into Hollywood, getting fired early on because his accent “wasn’t New York enough,” and how that setback pushed him to master American accents for roles like his new film Beast . Luke a...
Apr 03, 2026•48 min
Wil Wheaton celebrates the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me and shares never-before-heard stories from the making of the iconic film! He talks about working with River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman, the impact of director Rob Reiner (who was really like a father to all of them), and why the movie still resonates decades later. Will breaks down the unforgettable train track scene, the leech scene, and what it was like filming in Oregon as a kid. He also reveals how Stand By Me change...
Apr 01, 2026•56 min
Rosanna Arquette has been working in Hollywood for nearly five decades, and she’s got stories from every era of the business! She talks about growing up in the legendary Arquette family surrounded by artists, musicians, and activists, and how that led to her first roles and an early Emmy nomination for The Executioner’s Song . She shares behind-the-scenes stories from Desperately Seeking Susan , including Madonna’s rise to superstardom during filming, and what she learned from Martin Scorsese on...
Mar 27, 2026•48 min
Comedian Derrick Stroup didn’t even start doing stand-up until he moved from Alabama to Denver… and now he’s got a Netflix special, “Nostalgic,” that’s blowing up! Derrick talks about betting on himself, moving to New York to sharpen his comedy at The Comedy Cellar, and why being funny in NYC proves you can be funny anywhere. He breaks down his “sharp writing” philosophy, how everyday frustrations turn into killer bits, and why he refuses to punch down in his comedy. Derrick also shares how his ...
Mar 25, 2026•58 min
Bowie super fan Peter Abrams breaks down the many Personas of David Bowie and how each one shaped Bowie’s career, music, and legacy! He and Chris go all the way back to the origins of Major Tom and Space Oddity , the creation of Ziggy Stardust and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars , and the evolution into Aladdin Sane (yes, that lightning bolt!). They talk The Man Who Sold The World , Hunky Dory , Diamond Dogs and Halloween Jack, the soul era of Young Americans , and ...
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Captain Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle, and she’s sharing what it really takes to become an astronaut and fly in space. She talks about her journey from Air Force pilot to NASA, the intense training process, and what stood out in her astronaut application. Eileen breaks down her first mission aboard Discovery, flying with a Russian cosmonaut and rendezvousing with the Mir space station, and explains what life is actually like in space – how astronauts eat...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 4 min
It’s Friday the 13th… so what better day to dig into the real story behind the most infamous date on the calendar? Chris Jericho welcomes geologist, forensic investigator, and history researcher Scott Wolter to break down the origins of Friday the 13th, the truth about the number 13, and why it became one of the most feared superstitions in the world. Scott explains how the legend connects to the downfall of the Knights Templar in 1307, why the number 13 may actually be a powerful and positive n...
Mar 13, 2026•52 min
Actor C. Thomas Howell joins with incredible behind-the-scenes stories from The Outsiders ! Hear how he landed the role of Ponyboy Curtis , the unique workshopping they did that served as auditions, what it was like working with Francis Ford Coppola, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, and Ralph Macchio, and how some of the most iconic moments in the film were improvised (like the famous “There’s a monster” moment outside the church)! Tommy also talks about appearing in Steven Spielberg’s E...
Mar 11, 2026•55 min
Chris Jericho is flying solo and breaking down Fozzy’s just-wrapped Eyes On You UK Tour! He shares stories from packed shows in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle, London, and Wolverhampton, and how several cities delivered the biggest Fozzy crowds they’ve ever had. Chris talks about the Manchester show that nearly derailed due to a massive technical glitch before the band hit the stage, climbing an amp stack and jumping off it during the encore in Newcastle, and watching the Super Bowl in an Eng...
Mar 06, 2026•56 min
Rob, Dave and Jesse from Hometown Ghost Stories join Chris Jericho LIVE inside the real Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts to break down the infamous 1892 Lizzie Borden axe murders, one of the most brutal and debated true crime cases in American history. Andrew Borden and Abby Borden were hacked to death with a hatchet inside this house. Lizzie Borden was arrested, put on trial, and acquitted after just 90 minutes of jury deliberation! They dissect the full timeline of the Lizzie B...
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr 7 min
Tailgunner is leading the new wave of British heavy metal, and the buzz is real… they were selling out shows before they’d even played live! Bassist Tom Hewson, guitarist Zack Salvini, and singer Craig Cairns talk about forming the band online during lockdown, betting on themselves by recording and touring independently, and quickly landing runs with W.A.S.P., HammerFall, U.D.O., and Accept. They break down the moment Judas Priest legend KK Downing discovered them, invited them to open his show,...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 6 min
John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon joins to break down his life as a 30,000-year-old goblin navigating humans, music, comedy, and podcasting! John explains what goblins REALLY are (and why trolls are the enemy), growing up in Reseda with a human family, getting bullied in high school, and how a corporate sales job unexpectedly changed his life. He shares the insane story behind Nekrogoblikon’s viral “No One Survives” video (thanks to Diplo), how it blew up the internet, and how he went from band mas...
Feb 25, 2026•49 min
