He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.
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Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, and societal curiosity, Free Range is where game meets culture, and no topic is off-limits. You might even get some inside nuggets on this Super Bowl MV...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitar mastermind Al Pitrelli breaks down three decades of symphonic shred and arena-sized storytelling – from the first time Paul O’Neill pushed up the faders on “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” to the massive two-band touring machine TSO has become. Al shares the emotional origins of the music, the early days grinding it out with one fog machine and a single box truck, what it’s like stepping onstage in front of 60,000 screaming fans, and revisiting the songs he helped build w...
Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley and Matt & Jeff Hardy relive the emotional (and final) Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz showdown at TNA Bound For Glory ! They break down how it all came together, from the insane crowd reaction to the moment the Dudleys handed the Hardys their boots in the ring. Hear the full story behind Jeff’s Swanton Bomb that almost was, D’Von’s comeback from a stroke and back surgery, and why this was truly the Dudleys’ last match ever. They reveal how the match became a love let...
Author Mark Malkoff pulls back the curtain on his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend — and the wild, never-before-told stories of TV’s ultimate host! Hear how Frank Sinatra saved Johnny from a mob hit, why Joan Rivers’ secret betrayal ended their friendship forever, what Ellen DeGeneres did to allegedly get banned from the show, and the role Carson played in the launch of Saturday Night Live . Mark also reveals Robin Williams’ unfiltered...
Gregory Iron was told he’d never be an athlete, but that didn’t stop him from realizing his pro-wrestling dream! Born weighing barely a pound and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Greg fought through a turbulent childhood, abusive home life, and physical limitations to become the first professional wrestler with CP. He shares the incredible story of how one-legged wrestler Zach Gowen inspired him to chase his dream, how Johnny Gargano helped train him when no one else would, and how CM Punk once ga...
Guitarist Jake E. Lee joins for a powerful conversation about his legendary run with Ozzy Osbourne, and the emotional full-circle moment of playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s final “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham just weeks before Ozzy’s passing. Jake recalls how it felt to finally reconnect with Ozzy and Sharon after decades, the truth about joining the band after the death of Randy Rhoads, and the incredible story behind Bark at the Moon , The Ultimate Sin , and Killer of Giants . ...
Darcy The Mail Girl returns for the 6th Annual Talk Is Jericho Halloween Special, and this year it’s all about Heavy Metal Horror! Chris and Darcy dig into the unholy union of rock and the macabre, from satanic panic and backwards messages to the riffs that ruled horror’s bloodiest moments. They break down cult classics like Trick or Treat , Rock & Roll Nightmare , Black Roses , Shocker , and KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park , and namecheck the metal legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Ali...
Chris Jericho tours guitarist John 5’s private KISS Museum, an undisclosed location housing some 5,000 pieces of memorabilia — all from KISS’s legendary makeup era (1973–1983). From Gene Simmons’ original Destroyer boots and Paul Stanley’s “Hotter Than Hell” belt to Ace Frehley’s silver cape, Peter Criss’ green fur and actual hair, and rare international merchandise, John 5 reveals the stories behind the treasured items in one of the most incredible KISS collections ever assembled. Filmed on loc...
What really happened to the Smurl family, and the real-life Pennsylvania haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites ? Paranormal investigators Rob, Dave and Jesse from Hometown Ghost Stories return to reveal the terrifying true story Hollywood didn’t tell. You’ll hear about the chilling manifestations that plagued the Smurl family for over 14 years - moving furniture, demonic assaults, spectral attacks, flapping wings, and even a succubus encounter that defies belief. The team also breaks ...
Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back To The Future Day (a few days late) with a deep dive into one of the most ambitious sequels ever made! He and Chris break down the 2015 that actually got a few things right, the dark alternate 1985 ruled by Biff Tannen, and all the chaos that comes with Marty McFly colliding with his past self in 1955. They talk about the behind-the-scenes drama with Crispin Glover, why Jennifer Parker was recast with Elizabeth Shue, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers random...
Coach RAC from the Savannah Bananas breaks down the wild world of Banana Ball – the no-bunting, steal-first-base, back-flip-catch, dance-routine version of baseball that’s taking the country by storm! He explains how the Bananas went from a small collegiate-like team to selling out NFL and MLB stadiums, reveals the craziest rules and celebrity cameos (yes, 50 Cent!), and shares his viral rise from getting cut by the Nationals to becoming one of the faces of the sport’s biggest new phenomenon. He...
It’s the late, great Ace Frehley in this special encore presentation of The Spaceman’s 2014 interview with Chris Jericho originally recorded to promote the release of the Space Invader album, and re-released in tribute to the legendary KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Ace takes you back through some incredible KISStory – from designing the iconic KISS logo and creating his famous smoking guitar to the wild days on tour, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, and what really...
Drummer Jack Thomas lost his arm in a horrific industrial accident at just 17 years old, and was back behind the kit one week later! Jack shares the unbelievable story of how he survived the accident, realized his arm was gone, and somehow started air-drumming to Primus while still on the factory floor. He explains how Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy inspired him to rebuild his technique, and how that led to his viral one-armed drum videos and appearance on Canada’s Got...
TNA’s Chris Bey shares the incredible story of his near-career-ending neck injury — and how he defied the odds to walk again! He details the moment in Detroit when a missed neckbreaker with Matt Hardy left him paralyzed in the ring, what he remembers from the chaos that followed, and the emergency double-fusion surgery that saved his life. Chris recounts his long road to recovery – from being told he had only a 10–25% chance of walking again, to months of intense rehab, to that emotional first m...
It’s the reunion fans never thought they’d see, and the farewell that no one wants to miss! For the first time in over a decade, The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and Team 3D (Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley) are stepping back into the ring together at TNA Bound For Glory, in what might be their final match ever ! Matt, Jeff, Bully Ray and D’Von talk about their 25-year history – from the first-ever Tag Team Tables Match at Madison Square Garden and the creation of TLC, to their unforgettable battles in W...
Guitar virtuoso John 5 returns to talk all about his brand-new instrumental album, Ghost ! He shares the inspiration behind the record, how he wrote and recorded every track live in one take, and why he wanted it to feel like an old-school performance from the 1930s and ’40s. He details the incredible lineup of musicians who played on the album including Gregg and Matt Bissonette, former Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, and Marco Minnemann, and explains why he took a Steely Dan approach...
Danny Boy O’Connor from House of Pain returns to update the incredible story behind The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma! He explains how a random tour stop and a $15,000 gamble turned into a lifelong passion project preserving one of the most iconic movie sets in pop culture history. Danny details the painstaking process of restoring the dilapidated home used in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders , how he tracked down rare memorabilia including Matt Dillon’s leather jacket, Rob Lowe’...
Bruce Dickinson has a ton going on (including a show tomorrow night 10/5 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles)! The legendary Iron Maiden frontman is on the road with his solo band and The Mandrake Project , and shares what makes this tour so much fun – from theremins, Japanese Kodo drums, and “Frankenstein” jams to setlist surprises like “Flash of the Blade.” He explains why he wanted to revisit and reimagine albums like Balls to Picasso and Skunkworks , and how his solo years shaped his return to Mai...
Actor and comedian Barry Rothbart talks about his new limited series podcast, Searching For Allan Rothbart . It’s the incredible true story of his father’s secret double life as a mid-level mobster for the Gambino crime family, and the shocking twists Barry uncovered through deathbed confession tapes his dad left behind. Barry shares what it was like discovering the truth about his dad’s crimes, running mob errands as a teenager, and even finding out about possible sibling he never knew he had. ...
Terrifier creator & director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone return to celebrate the rise of their blood-soaked franchise – from humble indie beginnings to breaking box office records, and now taking over Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with their own terrifying haunted house. Damien & Phil share the origin story of Art the Clown, the struggles of making the first Terrifier on a shoestring budget, and how Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3 shocked Hollywood by becoming huge th...
Jamie and John from True Crimecast return to unravel the shocking story of the Canadian Ken & Barbie Killers — Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. They break down how this seemingly perfect couple hid a reign of terror that included the Scarborough rapes, the murder of Karla’s own sister, and the videotaped assaults that horrified a nation. You’ll hear how Paul manipulated and controlled Karla, how the infamous tapes finally exposed their crimes, and why Karla basically walked free while Paul r...
Jason Mewes brings the snoogans to Talk Is Jericho! He’s got crazy stories about vacationing in Hawaii with Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the Osbourne family, and what it was like living with Jack in LA. He remembers meeting Kevin Smith for the first time, how they bonded over comics, and how Kevin literally wrote Jay’s Clerks character specifically for him. Jay talks about kicking his drug addiction, why Alan Rickman had him terrified on the set of Dogma , and how “snoochie boochie” became part...
Tyler Mane went from Stampede Wrestling and WCW to becoming a Marvel mutant and one of horror’s most iconic slashers! He shares stories about training in Stu Hart’s legendary Dungeon, wrestling Andre the Giant in Japan, touring Mexico with Eddie Guerrero, and even lending The Undertaker a few bucks in South Africa. Tyler talks about how a pair of fake teeth and a Bryan Singer audition turned him into Sabretooth in X-Men , what it was like reviving that character 24-years later for Deadpool &...
Josh Duhamel makes his Talk Is Jericho debut with stories from his incredible Hollywood career! He’s got details about his brand-new movie, London Calling , what it was like filming in South Africa, and why he thinks it feels like a throwback to the action-comedies of the 80s and 90s. Josh also remembers working with Michael Bay on the Transformers franchise, what Steven Spielberg did behind the scenes to help him land the role, and why the set always smelled like cow poop! He talks about his so...
Chris Jericho, Rich Ward, Billy Grey, and PJ Farley share the raw truth about making a living solely through music. They discuss the grind of balancing creative integrity with financial realities, the surprising lack of income from early success, and how a hit song like "Judas" provided crucial passive income. The conversation also explores diverse income streams like teaching and tour managing, the importance of adaptability, and memorable encounters with musical heroes, highlighting the deep passion required to sustain a lifelong career in music.
Darby Allin climbed to the top of the world…literally! He details his recent Mt. Everest summit and everything it took to get there! He shares the insane training that started with Wim Hof in Poland (with his dad!), the 8-day trek to base camp with his mom and brother, and how he dealt with the dangers of summit fever, traffic jams, frostbite, food shortages, and personal hygiene (or lack thereof) on the mountain. Darby also explains the spiritual quest that drove him to risk his life, and what ...
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke makes his TIJ debut to talk about his incredible rock & roll journey! He shares stories from his early days drumming with Skynyrd, to fronting Blackfoot and touring with AC/DC, Nazareth, and Iron Maiden, to rejoining Skynyrd thanks to a Snickers bar and $1.50! He remembers his friend Gary Rossington, explains how Damon Johnson came to fill Gary’s shoes, and reveals what it was like playing “Free Bird” for the first time ever. Rickey also speaks candid...
Psychic medium John Edward and retired FBI Special Agent Robert Hilland share some of the incredible true-crime stories behind their new book, Chasing Evil ! They explain how their unlikely partnership began, why Bob kept it secret from the FBI for 30 years, and how John’s psychic visions cracked open the case of John Smith – a man who murdered two of his wives. Bob explains how and why he first tried to debunk John, what finally convinced him that John was the real deal, and some of the other c...
Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca joins to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM’s first-ever 24/7 Pro Wrestling channel! He explains how it all came together after 16 years, the fight to convince SiriusXM execs that wrestling fans deserved their own channel, and what fans can expect from the daily lineup that features everyone from Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, and Mark Henry to Thunder Rosa and Nick Nemeth. Dave also shares the origins of Busted Open , how it grew from a one-hour-a-week show to a national mov...
Helloween’s Michael Kiske returns to talk about the band’s brand-new album, Giants and Monsters ! He explains how Helloween’s three-singer setup with Andi Deris and Kai Hansen works in the studio and on stage, and what it’s like splitting lead vocals on songs. He shares how the band picks who sings what, what happens when one of them gets sick, and how the producers played a surprising role in shaping the new album. Michael also discusses his favorite tracks from Giants and Monsters , why he avo...
