The worst f*cking podcast ever returns with even more ridiculous conversation (and songs) about absolutely f*cking nothing! Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Chris Jericho… and rotating fourth, Enzo Amore, tell Steve Austin stories (or maybe not), Wrestling Court stories (or maybe not), worst smelling in the lockerroom stories (or maybe not), and ugliest ring gear stories (or maybe not). Gordy Cannuck, Reptiley, Hell Yeah Man, and Finkel offer plenty of interruptions (as does the sold-out, live hotel...
Feb 10, 2017•1 hr 24 min
The entire lineup of Living Colour – singer Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Doug Wimbish, and drummer Will Calhoun – join TIJ to wax poetic on music, culture, breaking boundaries… and The Rolling Stones! They’ve got some of the best Stones stories you’ll hear… including how Mick Jagger helped them get their start. They’re also talking CM Punk, “Cult Of Personality,” the legendary CBGB’s in NYC, and taking on the great Oprah Winfrey herself! To learn more about listener data and our ...
Feb 08, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Devin Townsend may or may not have possibly gotten Jason Newsted fired from Metallica back in the day. He may or may not have put Jay Leno’s office telephone up his ass backstage at “The Tonight Show!” And he may or may not have taken a dump in Steve Vai’s guitar case. If you want to know what’s true and what’s fan-fiction, you’re gonna have to give this episode a listen! Can tell you this much though – he’s got rock & roll stories like no other, he’s wickedly talented, super funny, and still ca...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Y2J and his BFF Kevin Owens hosted a live Q&A event during Survivor Series weekend, and answered everything from how Montreal-born, French-speaking Owens learned to speak English, why success at ROH was important for his WWE journey, and what his time at PWG taught him. He’s also sharing details about his WWE tryout, his friendship with Sami Zayn, the origins of the Best Friends angle, and what he would be doing if he wasn’t wrestling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Feb 01, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Shawn Michaels stars in “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone,” and describes what drew him to the role, and what it was like being on set NOT doing his own stunts! He also discusses his decision to retire from wrestling, why he’ll never return to the ring, and his relationship with Vince McMahon. 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
Jan 27, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This Was The XFL is an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary directed by Charlie Ebersol, son of Dick Ebersol, who along with Vince McMahon founded the short-lived league! But for all the hype & fanfare surrounding the launch, and the spectacular public failure before the first season even ended, the XFL left quite a legacy – mic’ed players, sky cameras, and the ultimate fan experience. And those are some of the stories you’ll hear from Charlie, who was a teenager when his dad and Vince were getti...
Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Haunted collector John Zaffis is the nephew of Ed & Lorraine Warren, the duo behind some of the biggest haunted investigations of the 1970s (their cases inspired The Conjuring movies), and he’s telling stories about growing up with his aunt and uncle, and what it was like attending some of their investigations. He’s also talking about some of the haunted objects and photos they gave him over the years, and how he got started in assisting exorcisms. Plus, John reveals some of the behind-the-scene...
Jan 20, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Perry Saturn is a good friend of Chris Jericho’s in the wrestling business, and is a little down on his luck these days (GoFundMe.com/PerrySaturn if you want to help him out). Perry hit rock bottom but managed to sober up, and he’s telling that whole story in candid detail. He’s talking about being homeless, digging through trash cans for food, working for drug dealers just so he could support his own habit, and what finally got him on the path to clean living. He’s also sharing some great wrest...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Kenny Omega just headlined the Tokyo Dome in Japan as part of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 11, and now the Winnipeg native is headlining TIJ along with special guest Don Callis! Kenny talks about his gimmick and transitioning from cruiserweight to heavyweight, how he got started in wrestling, the tough decision he made to leave WWE developmental to pursue his own path, and some of his favorite matches and opponents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Jan 13, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Kenny G holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for longest single note ever played on a saxophone! He’s sold millions of albums, played with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, and made his professional debut while still in highschool as part of R&B legend Barry White’s band. Kenny’s also big in China, and we’ll hear that how that happened. Plus, he’s telling the story about his debut Johnny Carson Show appearance that nearly cost him career! To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Jan 11, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Cheap Trick were just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year along with the Steve Miller Band, Deep Purple, Chicago, and NWA, and founding guitarist Rick Nielsen’s sharing stories from that night. He’s also talking about his infamous five-neck guitar, and touring with AC/DC with Bon Scott! Plus, Rick’s son and current Cheap Trick drummer, Daxx Nielsen, recounts a few childhood tales of his own like the time Guns N Roses came to the house to drink with his dad! He also talks about d...
Jan 06, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Everyone at the NXT Performance Center loves Norman Smiley, and you’re about to find out why! He and Y2J go waaaayyyy back – to Jericho’s time as Lion Heart in Monterrey, Mexico. Hear what Norman did for Jericho, what happened at their first match together, how they became such good friends, what they miss about their fellow friends and wrestlers Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr, and why everyone lived at the Plaza Madrid in Mexico! Norman’s got stories about Konnan, Vampiro, and his old tag partner,...
Jan 04, 2017•42 min
Teddy Hart has some incredible stories about his famous wrestling family – from living with his grandfather Stu Hart to growing up around both Bret and Owen Hart. He’s also talking about his own troubled childhood and his experience with drugs, gangs, and the Calgary police! You’ll hear about the real fight he had with CM Punk while they were both at Ring of Honor, why things didn’t work out for Teddy at WWE, and how he feels about a possible career comeback! To learn more about listener data an...
Dec 30, 2016•1 hr 8 min
One of the most popular video vixens of the 1990s, Bobbie Brown, is telling some great rock and roll stories! From the making of Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” video to marrying singer Jani Lane to dating Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee to filming the reality show, “Ex-Wives of Rock,” and everything in between! Plus, she spent some time with Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, and had a small role in the Vanilla Ice movie, “Cool As Ice.” And if you can believe this, Bobbie won “Star Search” the most ...
Dec 28, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn are dishing the dirt on how they pass time in hotel room and long car, bus and plane rides when on the road for WWE! They reveal frequent topics of conversation and how long each tends to last. They also do a deep dive on music including favorite bands, first concerts, meeting their musical heroes (like Metallica and The Beatles), grunge, and whether there will ever be another movement in music that becomes an actual lifestyle! To learn more about listener data and our...
Dec 23, 2016•1 hr 43 min
It’s an episode 3 years in the making, but it’s finally here! Drummer Lars Ulrich is on TIJ, and he’s talking about “Hardwired to Self-Destruct,” Cliff Burton, Metallica’s chemistry and how they’ve managed to stay together, their songwriting process, Lars’ drumming style, and if you’re looking for new bands and music to try – Lars is a walking, talking Wikipedia of factual information and trivia on nearly every obscure metal band in existence! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Dave Schrader and Tim Dennis from the popular paranormal show, “Darkness Radio,” bring their creepy tales and haunted stories to TIJ! Discover “Bloody Bones Man,” “The Black Eyed Kids,” and Peppy The Lake Monster. They also discuss exorcisms, outer-body experiences, and whether Big Foot may actually be a ghost. 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...
Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 15 min
It’s the World’s Loudest Podcast in celebration of the World’s Loudest Month – the month of May… when you get the three biggest rock festivals in North America – Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range, and Northern Invasion! Gary Spivack and Clay Busch of Danny Wimmer Presents, the promoters behind all three, have plenty of details, insider knowledge, personal band stories, and a full reveal of the headliners and line-ups for 2017! Get your rock on & crank those earbuds for this one-of-a-kind loo...
Dec 14, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Sean X-Pac Waltman was Y2J’s mentor when he first got to WWE, beat Scott Hall despite suffering a severe concussion during the match, had to undergo sphincter surgery (after injuring his asshole twice!), understands why people hated The Kliq, missed the infamous Curtain Call at the Garden, and knows some really funny jokes about being the “small guy” in pro-wrestling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Dec 09, 2016•1 hr 38 min
Ghosthunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry from the TLC show, “Kindred Spirits,” traveled the States to help families being terrorized by paranormal activity… and they’re sharing some of their creepiest investigation stories, haunted experiences, and other-worldly interactions! You’ll also hear about incidents that happened to the crew and even Amy & Adam themselves, and the conversations they were able to conduct with certain ghosts thanks to the EVP machine. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Dec 07, 2016•52 min
O’Shea Jackson played his dad, Ice Cube, in “Straight Outta Compton,” but didn’t understand his dad’s legacy until O’Shea about in his teens. He shares stories from the movie set, what it meant to be at NWA’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and the best advice he’s received from his dad. O’Shea also grew up a huge wrestling fan and talks meeting The Rock in 6th grade, his favorite matches, and while he’s still never forgiven Stone Cold Steve Austin for the outcome of Wrestlemania 17...
Dec 02, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Disco Inferno FINALLY makes an appearance on TIJ, and brings all sorts of crazy WCW stories with him! You’ll hear about his WCW debut (a week before Nitro), why he left, what happened when he got to WWE, and how Sting helped him get his gig back at WCW. Disco also has stories from the booking room, the origination of his own Disco Inferno gimmick, working with Chyna, details on the 6-month long alien invasion angle he wrote that was never used at WCW, and how he planned to shoot the Invisible Ma...
Nov 30, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows cohost an all new TalkNShop Live In Shanghai presented by Talk Is Jericho. And in addition to Jericho and all the regulars (Reptile, Hell Yeah Man, Gordy Canuck, The Fink), they also managed to rope Braun Strowman into the shenanigans! They attempt to talk about first matches, Braun’s strongman background, tattoos, and useful geo-targeting apps. They succeed in figuring out who does the best Chewbacca noise, and whether or not Braun can really do an HBK kip-up and ...
Nov 25, 2016•1 hr 43 min
Original bassist of the Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock, shares 40-years worth of stories about the famed band. He’s talking about how he met Steve Jones and Johnny Lydon, what Malcolm Mcleran did for the band, when they realized they had started a musical movement of their own, and how they felt about the Ramones. He also reveals why he left the band before the release of their first and only album, where they found Sid Vicious, and whether there might be another historic Pistols reunion in time for ...
Nov 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Talk Is Jericho Live At Caroline’s with special guest Christian may or may not contain one or more of the following: an impromptu 5-second pose, some mad skillz kazoo playing, a Jack Lanza impression, something about a “Creepy Little Bastard” t-shirt, travel tips from Owen Hart, The Vampire Kids gimmick details, the truth behind the wrestler’s handshake code, a story about a ladder match gone wrong, and the greatest rivalry of the Attitude Era! To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Nov 18, 2016•1 hr 30 min
It’s episode 300… and there’s only one person big enough, legendary enough to mark such a momentous occasion – Black Sabbath founding guitarist Tony Iommi! And man, he’s telling some of the craziest rock & roll stories – from meeting Sabbath’s mafia-like manager Don Arden to a few of Ozzy’s mythic missed gig tales. He’s also breaking down some of those classic Sabbath riffs and songs, sharing memories of Ronnie James Dio, and giving his thoughts on “Spinal Tap.” Plus, he’s speaking candidly abou...
Nov 16, 2016•1 hr 22 min
It’s the 30th Anniversary of Stryper’s “To Hell With The Devil” album, and to celebrate, they’re playing it in its entirety on this current Fall tour! Guitarist Oz Fox remembers the making of the album, and shares what it’s been like to break out the original Stryper yellow & black stage wear! He’s also talking about his own rock & roll name, the “Christian Rock Band” label, Stryper’s break-up and subsequent reunion, surviving fame, and he’s doing his best Ozzy Osbourne impression! To learn more...
Nov 11, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has stories about his nickname, the Hart Foundation tag team, Andre The Giant, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, Stu Hart’s infamous dungeon, and the Calgary style! He had Bret Hart’s back during the Montreal Screwjob (and a front row lockerroom view), a seat in the jam-packed van at Stampede Wrestling, and a crazy big paycheck at WCW (for doing absolutely nothing). Plus, his son-in-law, Tyson Kidd, has a few memories of his own about the Hart clan, and a detailed account o...
Nov 09, 2016•1 hr 32 min
Alice Cooper for President! He's got a decided rock & roll platform, a great t-shirt, and an even better slogan! He's also telling some amazing stories about the early days of Alice - from the development of the Alice Cooper character and makeup to the use of the guillotine and Frankenstein monster onstage. He's talking Hollywood Vampires - the originals (John Lennon, Keith Moon, Harry Nilsson), and the new members (Johnny Depp and Joe Perry), and what it was like being in the WWE ring with Jake...
Nov 04, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Avenged Sevenfold's surprise new studio album, "The Stage," dropped last Friday, and M. Shadows and bassist Johnny Christ return to TIJ to wrap up the surprise launch! This time, they've got stories from the road - from playing parking lots to their first Warped Tour experience to ultimately doing stadiums with Metallica! You'll hear about new drummer Brooks Wackerman's live debut with A7X and what he's brought to the mix in the last year, their favorite messed up lyrics, and how they all got th...
Nov 02, 2016•1 hr 12 min
