LA Country firefighter Richard Zuniga was on the frontlines of the Easton Fire in Los Angeles. His unit was one of the first to respond when the blaze was first reported, and he shares what those initial 24 hours were like for first responders and all that they did to try to save lives, homes and property. He explains why Southern California’s topography coupled with the wind conditions make it especially challenging to fight these kinds of fires. He also speaks about his close ties to Alta Dena...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Shelton Benjamin shares the story of his AEW debut and explains why that first match with Lio Rush is among his favorites from his 25-year career. He reveals how his disappointing last run at WWE led him to AEW, why he wasn’t surprised at all when WWE released him, and what was so different about leaving WWE for the second time. He remembers his run in OVW, the first time he met Chris Jericho, the chemistry he had with tag partner Charlie Haas, and all that Charlie did for him after his first re...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min
From his wild days in WCW’s 3 Count to overcoming personal demons, Shannon opens up about his battle with addiction, his hard-won sobriety, and how he now helps others - including AEW’s Big Bill - on their paths to clean living. He reflects on his time in WWE and how he handled being released twice, his childhood bond with best friend Jeff Hardy, the backyard wrestling that started his training, and invaluable lessons learned from wrestling legends like Arn Anderson and Jeff Jarrett. He remember...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays SIR on the NBC drama, Found. He talks about the darker role, the full beard, and the inspiration he found for the character in Ted Bundy! He has stories about Zack Morris & Saved By The Bell, working opposite Dennis Franz on NYPD Blue, doing movies of the week for network television, and how he’s managed to enjoy such longevity in acting. He also talks Van Halen, Metallica, and growing up in “The Valley.” And yes, there is a specific Metallica song Mark-Paul LOVES to pl...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min
Tim Chizmar returns to talk P. Diddy! He breaks down the case, shares some inside stories about the infamous, and very exclusive, Sean “Puffy” Combs “freak-offs” (originally known as White Parties when he first started hosting them for A-List celebs in the late 90s). He explains how the Bad Boy Records founder now finds himself sitting in a Brooklyn jail charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, while also facing more than a dozen civil lawsuits filed against him accusing him of ...
Jan 10, 2025•59 min
Mason Madden and Mansoor from AEW’s newest (and most stylish) tag team, MxM Collection, bring a dash of high fashion, loads of laughs, and tons of stories as they pull back the curtain on their wrestling careers. They talk about Mansoor’s groundbreaking role as WWE’s first Saudi Arabian Superstar, Mason’s transition from the NFL to professional wrestling thanks to a little help from Booker T, their time in NXT, and the day that Vince McMahon decided to put the already-friends in a tag team toget...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey is a new three-part docu-series on Netflix directed by Joe Berlinger that re-examines the 28-year-old cold case about the sexual assault and murder of then 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey! True Crimecast’s John and Jamie return to break down the evidence from the original case which started as a reported abduction with ransom note, and quickly turned into a murder investigation with JonBenet’s parents and brother as prime suspects! Why was this horrific crime never solved? ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 11 min
There’s a movie being made about Kurt Angle’s Gold medal-winning Olympic run and the superstar wrestler reveals what inspired the project, who’s been cast, and why they’re already thinking about a sequel! Kurt shares the story of powering through a serious neck injury, and a personal family tragedy on the road to that gold medal, and why it was so important for him to win. He talks about the phone call he received from Vince McMahon right after achieving gold, and why he didn’t immediately go to...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Tattoo artist and Stupid Things For Love podcast host, Scott Campbell, has inked everyone from Johnny Depp to Heath Ledger to Sting to Howard Stern! He shares the stories behind his art, what it’s like to carve his creativity onto people’s body parts, and why it’s a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly! He also talks about how he got started in tattooing, the first tattoo he ever did, the ones he’s drawn on himself, and why he let Johnny Depp tattoo a Hunter S. Thompson quote on his (Scott’s) ...
Dec 27, 2024•55 min
The Pod of Thunder guys are back, and this time they brought their Top 5 fav rockin’ Christmas songs! What made the cut and do you agree? Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L. bring plenty of trivia to go with their selections from the likes of Bob Dylan, Slade, Band Aid, Brian Setzer, Rick Astley, Rob Halford, Queen, and Manowar! Jericho shares his picks too, and everyone also names the one Christmas song they can definitely live without! Plus, put together the entire list of songs in a Spoti...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Brande Roderick made her directorial debut in the new horror film, Wineville (streaming now), which also co-stars her son! She explains why this was the perfect project for her to direct, what it was like creating and shooting kill scenes, and how she managed the process of getting the film sold and distributed. Brande also shares stories about Hugh Hefner & the Playboy Mansion, what it meant being Playmate Of The Year, her time on Baywatch, and filming the Starsky & Hutch movie with Snoop Dogg....
Dec 20, 2024•49 min
What happened when Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Titus O’Neil got pranked for an episode of WWE Swerved? Director/producer Jeff Tremaine, who’s also the co-creator and EP of the Jackass TV and movie franchise, shares those hilarious WWE stories! He also talks about his new documentary series, Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal, and what it was like to speak with everyone from RATT’s Stephen Pearcy to Dokken to Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo and Bret Michaels. He talks about...
Dec 18, 2024•55 min
We pay tribute to George Joseph Kresge Jr. aka the Amazing Kreskin, who was a Johnny Carson favorite and appeared on the show 88 times! Kreskin passed away December 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Chris spoke with back in 2019, so in remembrance, we’re releasing that episode again! Kreskin told some great old Hollywood stories about Carson, the antics they pulled together (one of which involves planking Johnny Carson and having Bette Midler sit on him), and the mind-reading feats Kreskin performed on...
Dec 16, 2024•52 min
The Classic Album Clash is back, and this time the debate centers again on The Police! Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, music industry vet Paul Gargano, and Rybo from The Winnipeggers join to debate “Reggatta de Blanc” vs “Zenyatta Mondatta.” They examine cover art, songwriting, performances, and production, and of course, do the anticipated track-by-track breakdown, ultimately voting on which album is best. There’s plenty of trivia and stories along the way including which song is based on an o...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 33 min
It's Round 2 with Chris Jericho, Paul E. Heyman, and Edge circa June 2014 in New York City! And this time it's WWE Smackdown vs RAW, the beginning and end of ECW, Paul E.'s thoughts on Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Shane Douglas, and Raven, and Paul’s departure from WWE. 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 listen...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Keith Urban has plenty to say about the making of his new album, “High,” and the tour he’s launching in 2025 in support of the new record. He talks about his early days playing in cover bands in Australia, how he was finally able to move to Nashville, where he got his love of country music, and the one show that changed his future. He has stories about playing gigs in airports on the luggage carousel, competing in singing competition shows on TV, serving as a judge on American Idol, and then the...
Dec 09, 2024•47 min
Devon is Jenni JWoww Farley’s first horror movie! She wrote, directed, and produced it, and even cast it herself. Jenni shares the story behind Devon and what inspired her to make it. She talks about the influence Stephen King had on her movie, the role that her Jersey Shore castmates played in the character development, and the Valentine’s Day gift from her fiancé that made the film’s location possible. She also gives us a sneak peak at Nanny Cam, the new horror film she’s writing and directing...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In 2014, just a few weeks after Wrestlemania 30, Paul E. Heyman, Edge, and Chris Jericho met up in NY City and had a conversation for the ages! All three together, in-person... speaking in-depth about CM Punk; Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker & the end of the streak; and the trials and tribulations of their respective Hell In A Cell matches! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Laugh along as Larry The Cable Guy workshops some jokes from his upcoming “Larry’s Nebraska Road Trip” tour and his one-off show in Las Vegas THIS Friday night, December 6th! He has stories about what and who inspired his famous character, how radio helped his comedic rise, the words of advice he got some the likes of Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin, the first thing he bought when he finally “made it” in comedy, and why he thought he got fired from the Pixar movie, Cars! And wait...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Celebrity Chef Chris Santos may be best known as a judge on Food Network’s Chopped, but he’s also beloved on the metal music festival scene! He spent most of the summer cooking up delicious food for artists and fans at Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville, and Aftershock! He did a burger collab with Metallica too! Chef Chris shares all those stories, along with tales from his early days in the New York restaurant scene! He talks about his real-life restaurant failure straight outta Goodfellas,...
Nov 29, 2024•56 min
W.A.S.P. is in the middle of the “Album One Alive World Tour ‘24” performing their 1984 self-titled debut, and explains what inspired him to put the tour together, what’s surprised him most about the songs and performances, how he came up with their killer meet & greet experience and museum, and why “Tormentor” is currently his fav song in the set. Blackie also discusses the band’s early days, writing their first album, what it took to finally land their historic first record deal, and why they ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Bobby Lashley’s first match in AEW is tomorrow at AEW Full Gear against Swerve Strickland, and yes, he has a message for Swerve! Bobby also talks about his move from amateur wrestling to professional wrestling, the role that Kurt Angle played in his decision, and how surviving a random bank robbery accelerated the career change. He has stories about his WWE tryout which also included Nic Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler), his time in OVW, being called up to the main roster, and his first PPV match that...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Documentary filmmaker Tommy Avallone returns to share the BTS on his new film, “The House From..” And just like the title implies, Tommy made a doc about all of the most iconic houses featured in TV and films! He spoke to real-life owners and neighbors, and visited the actual homes from Full House, Friday, Breaking Bad, The Goonies, Can’t Hardly Wait, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Golden Girls, Halloween, and Twilight. He explains how he partnered with Ryan Reynolds production company, and got actor Jason...
Nov 20, 2024•58 min
Legendary drummer Alex Van Halen has a new memoir out called Brothers. It chronicles life with his younger brother, the late, great Edward Van Halen! Alex shares stories from the book and their life! He talks about emigrating the United States, learning to speak English, and the role that music played when it came to fitting in at school. He also discusses his drumming style, developing his sound, and his incredible musical connection with Edward. He gets into the formation of Van Halen, meeting...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
AEW Tag Team Champions Private Party talk about their 5-year road to the titles! Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen share BTS details about their WrestleDream match with the Young Bucks that led to the rematch and eventual victory over the Bucks. They relive that Championship match and what it was like to win in front of their families! Zay and Quen talk about the recent promo video they created and funded themselves to show Tony Khan their new direction and seriousness, and prove that they’re ready to...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Lost Monster Files airing on Discovery reinvestigates some of the most compelling unknown creature cases of the founder of cryptozoology, Ivan Sanderson! Cryptozoologist Brittany Barbieri and field scientist Charlie Mewshaw had a rare opportunity to explore Sanderson’s recently unearthed (and massive) archive, and reopen some of his most compelling cases. They explain how the archive was uncovered, how they narrowed down which creatures to investigate for the show, and what it was like to go in ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
AEW’s Big Bill (formerly known as Big Cass in WWE) has quite the inspirational tale! He shares the many rock bottoms that led to his eventual sobriety and recovery, and details what (and who) it took to get on that path. He recounts his time in WWE including how he met and started teaming with Enzo Amore, and their meteoric rise to the main roster. He also discusses their falling out and his own eventual firing from WWE. Big Bill explains how Impact gave him a second chance at wrestling, and how...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast, is back. Unlike previous seasons, writer and host Jed Lipinski brings listeners new episodes every week with no end in sight. Each episode of Gone South Season 4 tells a different story about one of the South's most interesting crimes. 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
Nov 05, 2024•9 min
Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle recently released his first solo single – a cover of Aerosmith’s “Livin’ On The Edge.” Doc talks about his love of Aerosmith, why this song spoke to him, what it was like to step into a lead singer role, and how the Michael Douglas movie Falling Down inspired the music video. He also delves into the origins of Bad Wolves, their connection with Five Finger Death Punch, and how they found singer Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz after original frontman Tommy Vext left the band....
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr
If you’ve seen one of the “First Day On The Job” viral videos on TikTok or Instagram then you know EXACTLY who Jonathan Peter is! He’s the content creator who turned COVID quarantine into a lucrative social media opportunity! The South African native shares his incredible journey, and explains how a move to the United States to study and purse acting in Hollywood led to collaborations with huge movie studios like Sony, Universal, and TikTok. He explains what inspired his “First Day On The Job” v...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
