Y2J calls Pat Patterson the WWE Jedi of booking, and credits Pat with teaching him 90% of everything he knows about pro-wrestling psychology and "working." If you're a Y2J fan, then you're a Pat Patterson fan! Pat has plenty of stories to share including his own personal journey as a gay man in pro-wrestling. Hear about his time in the territories, his push to get Shawn Michaels into WWE, his relationship with Vince McMahon Jr, how he came up with the Royal Rumble, behind-the-scene details about...
Feb 20, 2015•1 hr 32 min
NY Ranger Legend, who also happens to be Y2J's dad, Ted Irvine, returns to TIJ to celebrate his 70th birthday! That means lots of GREAT hockey stories about his time with the Rangers, being traded to St. Louis, and what happened when Bobby Hull left the NHL for the WHA. He's also talking favorite arenas, favorite players, and meanest on the ice, and sharing all the nicknames from his Rangers roster! Plus, WWE Diva Paige also returns to pay tribute to a wrestling friend of hers & Chris'! To l...
Feb 18, 2015•1 hr 44 min
Shawn Michaels returns to TIJ to finish his incredible conversation with Y2J. They explain why Vince McMahon & WWE no longer allow blood in the ring (yes, it's their fault). You'll hear what HBK thinks about the time Y2J punched Shawn's wife, Rebecca, the real reason Shawn retired from WWE, and Shawn's side of the Montreal Screw Job story. 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:...
Feb 13, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Y2J went to the middle-of-nowhere Texas to sitdown with HBK at his ranch, and they talked about raising goats, home schooling kids, electric gates... and oh yeah - pro wrestling! In part 1, you'll hear about The Rockers, Scott Hall, being a "small guy" in a big man's business, Shawn's first firing from WWE, Pat Patterson, and the beginning of the infamous 2008 Y2J-HBK angle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Feb 11, 2015•1 hr 21 min
Premiere ghost hunter Zak Bagans shares some bonechilling stories about demon possession, ghost attacks, evil hauntings, and other unexplained phenomena. Hear about his investigation of the infamous "Demon House" in Indiana, the "gateway to hell" at Bobby Mackey's Music World, and what happened when a Priest was called in to exorcise a demon who'd possessed Zak's body. This episode is not for the faint of heart. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
Feb 06, 2015•1 hr 21 min
Andy Biersack from Black Veil Brides brings the rock to TIJ! He lived in his car when he first moved to LA & you'll never believe who his first rock & roll friend was! He's also talking about his new album, working with legendary producer Bob Rock, why he loves Paul Stanley, KISS, and pro-wrestling! Plus, he's giving a blow-by-blow account of his worst stage injury, his F-you moment at the Golden Gods Awards, and how he made a BVB music video that went viral BEFORE he ever had a band! To...
Feb 04, 2015•1 hr 31 min
The Miz and his stuntdouble Mizdow join TIJ to talk about this unlikely pairing & why it works so well! We'll also hear about all the crazy things that Mizdow did as Damien Sandow including magic tricks, freestyle rapping, pink tights & facial hair. You'll find out why Clint Eastwood and "Cousin Eddie" from the "Vacation" movies were critical to his success! And very special guests George Lynch and Michael Sweet check in to talk about their new music project, "Sweet & Lynch." The for...
Jan 30, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Y2J's protege, Wade Barrett's in the hot seat, but at least he's not getting big-leagued like the first time they met! That story, details on their NXT pairing, and the tale of his WWE tryout all covered. You'll also hear the evolution of Bad News Barrett, and the Patrick Swayze movie that gave Wade his name! Plus, Y2J and Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter break down last Sunday's Royal Rumble! And yes, Chris is throwing his support behind Roman Reigns & you're gonna have t...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Macho Man Randy Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, has agreed that it's time for Macho Man to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, so that's what's happening this year! Why did Lanny change his mind? And what would his brother and father think about it? Lanny explains his decision... and shares some amazing stories about his brother's as well as his own wrestling career as "The Genius" who only spoke in poetry and rhyme! He recites a few of his more famous & memorable poems & tells stories...
Jan 23, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo recounts his 2-day, hung over, no-prep audition for the band! He also talks Infectious Grooves, Suicidal Tendencies, Ozzy, Cliff Burton, pioneering bass players, Antarctica, his first prison gig, and his fav Metallica songs to play live. Plus, details on the documentary Rob's making about one of his biggest musical heroes - bassist Jaco Pastorius! It's 5-years in the making & you can be a part of it! And 2-year old Beckett Sage IDs WWE stars' theme songs in ...
Jan 21, 2015•1 hr 22 min
Current Tag Team Champs, and real-life twin brothers, The Usos give a detailed account about their famous wrestling family, their cousins - Roman Reigns & The Rock, their failed Smackdown audition, their inspired face painting, their memorable RAW debut, and the loss of their beloved Uncle Eckie aka Umaga! You'll also hear the pranks they pulled in school that only twins can... and the day jobs they gave up in Florida to pursue a pro wrestling career! To learn more about listener data and ou...
Jan 16, 2015•1 hr 12 min
He's a metal legend, a rock icon, and he's on TIJ - Motorhead frontman Lemmy! He's talking about everything - wrestling, Triple H, his WWII artifact collection, being a roadie for & dropping acid with Jimi Hendrix, meeting the Beatles, heroin, whiskey, Ozzy Osbourne, playing bass, Motorhead's latest album "After Shock," his favorite songs to play live, Motorhead's beginnings, and possible retirement. It doesn't get any more rock & roll than this! To learn more about listener data and our...
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 34 min
Hulkamania continues on TIJ! Wrestlemania 1 & 3 in-depth, Andre the Giant stories, Macho Man Randy Savage, Hulk's last conversation with Ultimate Warrior just before Warrior passed, the NWO, Hulk's thoughts on the death of WCW, "Buzzkill," Mr. T, Hulk's surprise appearance at WM30, and the true story of his audition for Metallica! Plus, Speewee returns & you'll never believe whose tongue was in his mouth! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
Jan 09, 2015•1 hr 45 min
Hulkamania is taking over "Talk Is Jericho"! One of the most iconic wrestlers in history sits down with Y2J & talks about his own wrestling heroes, why he loved working in Japan, his role in the Rocky movie, his first meeting with Vince McMahon Sr, working for Verne Gagne, and taking a chance with WWF and his hot & cold relationship with Vince Jr. Plus, Chris' friend Speewee, one of the masterminds behind the greatest rib ever pulled on Y2J, joins the show to explain how he put one over ...
Jan 07, 2015•1 hr 26 min
WWE announcer JBL has stories about the Von Erichs, Vampiro, the European circuit, the Monday Night Wars, the Westminster Dog Show, the APA and Ron Simmons, Public Enemy, The Dudleys, Vince Russo and the Attitude Era, and the WWE Tribute To The Troops! He also talks "Seven Summits," helping at-risk kids, and running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain! And Y2J welcomes special guest, Peter Thomas Fornatale, who collaborated with Chris on all three of his NY Times best-selling books! To learn more ...
Jan 02, 2015•1 hr 39 min
Y2J moderates Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff debating the Monday Night Wars! It's a teaser for the live event coming to Philly next month! And then special co-host Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward joins Chris and Skid Row's Snake Sabo to talk a little rock & roll to get your New Year's Eve party started! Skid Row stories. Pantera stories. Sebastian Bach stories. Stuck Mojo stories. And of course, lots of wrestling stories (because Rich and Snake are big wrestling fans). Happy New Year from TIJ! T...
Dec 31, 2014•1 hr 59 min
Chris Jericho was in London last June with Fozzy, and in between tour dates & a raucous set at Download, he managed to squeeze in two one-man shows at Leicester Hall. And since you weren't able to join in the fun in-person, we're bringing it to you! Y2J told stories, played the cowbell, and answered some great questions about everything from The Rock to the rib he pulled on Shane McMahon to DWTS and an audition gone horribly wrong! We guarantee you'll laugh at least once! To learn more about...
Dec 26, 2014•1 hr 20 min
Deck the halls with Y2J and guest Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame! Dee's spreading holiday cheer with a new Broadway-style musical in Chicago, and plenty of stories about Twisted Sister's meteoric rise to & fall from fame, Celebrity Apprentice, Spongebob Squarepants, "House Of Hair" and Celine Dion buying his mansion! Plus, the jolly fat man in the bright red suit makes a special appearance on his busiest night of the year! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Dec 24, 2014•1 hr
Ryback is speaking about the CM Punk's recent comments & he's doing it right here on TIJ! Ryback's also got a great Dusty Rhodes impression, the back story on "Skip Sheffield," his very own WWF bell hammer, an update on the injuries that nearly ended his career, and words of wisdom he never actually heard from Arnold Schwarzenegger! "Feed Me More! Feed Me More!" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...
Dec 19, 2014•1 hr 19 min
It's episode 100 & there's only one guest fitting for such a milestone mark - Paul Stanley from KISS! And what better place to do episode 100 than Vegas, baby! Y2J, The Starchild, & Sin City... and nothing is off-limits! Early KISS days, make-up, no make-up, breakups, reunions, "Psycho Circus," producer Bob Ezrin, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, stage raps, arena football, pro-wrestling, favorite songs, and Gene Simmons. Talk about blowing the roof off the joint... To learn more about ...
Dec 17, 2014•1 hr 38 min
Dean Ambrose is talking about The Shield - how it started; what it was supposed to be; what it became; why it ended; and how he found out! He's also got thoughts on Paul Heyman, John Cena, the Attitude Era, working babyface, and his Hell In A Cell match against Seth Rollins. And if you want the real scoop on Dean's twitter feud with Mick Foley - then you definitely need to download this one! And you may want to stick around till the very end to hear Y2J's news about his big 100th episode guest! ...
Dec 12, 2014•1 hr 26 min
It's part 1 of Y2J's sitdown with Dean Ambrose...find out why he's obsessed with mountain biking, what role he's playing in the upcoming movie "Lock Down," where he came up with his original character name John Moxley, who called him to tryout for WWE, what he learned from Dusty Rhodes, and how he really feels about promos. Plus, a very touching tribute to Chris' dad, Ted Irvine, for his 70th birthday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...
Dec 10, 2014•1 hr 12 min
NXT superstars Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville give an inside look at the workings of the WWE Performance Center, debate the merits of the Archie comics with Chris, share advice they got from Raven, and replay some favorite matches. They also talk "rookie status," ole chants, and they play Quiz Off! Plus, new Fozzy bassist Jeff Rouse chats with Chris about his musical upbringing in Seattle, opening a show for Nirvana, playing in Duff McKagan's band Loaded, and how he learned the Fozzy live set so f...
Dec 05, 2014•1 hr 43 min
One-time AC/DC drummer Chris Slade (who might soon find himself behind the kit again for the Aussie rockers) talks to CJ about his time with the famous rock band - from his audition to first gig, and his less-than-amicable departure! He also has stories about his early days drumming with Tom Jones, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame, and Elvis Presley! Plus, Y2J addresses the comments recently made by CM Punk, and you definitely don't want to miss 'em! To learn more about listener data...
Dec 03, 2014•1 hr 18 min
Ever wonder what it would be like to be "married to the mob" or to grow up in a mob family? Well VH-1's Mob Wives' star Renee Graziano has done both, and she's very honest about what it's like - from her father's first prison sentence to having a hit put out on her by her now ex-husband (a mob hitman himself). She talks about what it means to be a "rat," when she realized her family was "different," and how she survived domestic abuse. Plus, Y2J tells the full story about the night he kicked the...
Nov 28, 2014•1 hr 5 min
WWE's Seth Rollins is a big guy who can do some serious high-flying in the ring! Who and what inspired that?? And how is he liking flyin' solo these days since the bust-up of The Shield? Seth takes us through his days at Ring of Honor as Tyler Black to his developmental deal with WWE at NXT, and the formation of The Shield. Yes, they really carried plastic "Game Of Thrones" style shields at one point! Hear about his original finishing move, "The Piece of Mind," how he got his WWE character name,...
Nov 26, 2014•1 hr 31 min
Part 2 with Slash... and this is the part you've all been waiting for - Slash talking about Guns N Roses and whether or not there will ever be a reunion! There are also stories about dinosaurs, opening for the Rolling Stones, getting sober, the origin of the infamous top hat, and the art of putting together a set list. And Egypt returns to make predictions about Sunday night's WWE "Survivor Series" PPV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...
Nov 21, 2014•1 hr 19 min
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and iconic guitarist Slash joins TIJ! But this ain't your typical rock interview! Sure, there's plenty about music and recording and working with Myles Kennedy and playing live... But in true Y2J fashion, there's also talk about horror movies, favorite villains, composing for film, rubber "wellies," and Scott Weiland. Even better - this is only part 1! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
Nov 19, 2014•1 hr 16 min
2X WWE Divas Champ Paige talks to Y2J about British wrestling, her WWE tryout, learning to cut promos from Dusty Rhodes, her two Championship title victories, which of the divas she calls "friend," why she loves being a heel, and cockney slang! And Ash The Fish Expert returns to discuss recent Lake Monster sightings and answer your questions! 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:/...
Nov 14, 2014•1 hr 23 min
FFDP guitarist Zoltan Bathory made his first guitar out of a coffee table! That's how much he wanted to rock! Hear that story and so many more as the Hungarian born & raised founding-member of FFDP shares his story with Chris! Find out how Zoltan learned to speak English, why he moved to Los Angeles, what Korn did for FFDP's career, achieving commercial success with no radio play, and FFDP's first introduction to Fozzy! Plus, Zoltan reveals his favorite songs to play live, and how he came to...
Nov 12, 2014•1 hr 13 min
