Ex-GNR & Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan drops in to talk about his new bands - Loaded and Walking Papers, his new book "How To Be A Man," working with Axl Rose, the GNR reunion, surviving Scott Weiland, staying fit at 50, playing basketball with Michael Jordan, and collecting knock-knock jokes! 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...
May 13, 2015•1 hr 28 min
Dean Ambrose returns to TIJ to talk Big Foot vs the Yeti (there is a difference), Lake Monsters, UFOs, the pyramids, and the moon landing. He also shares his own ghost stories, and explains why he'll never take a journey into space. 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...
May 08, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has a new gig & a new title! He's the "Senior Producer Creative & Talent Development" at TNA. President Dixie Carter recruited Billy, and today, you'll hear what exactly he intends to do in his new role - from creation of storylines & angles to development of new TNA talent. Billy knows his wrestling stuff! This is no gimmick gig! You'll also hear a few Pumpkins stories tossed into the mix and how his experience in one of the biggest rock bands...
May 06, 2015•1 hr 32 min
Sheamus is back and he's on TIJ to celebrate! What's up with the new hair? New beard? Being a heel? He tells ya! He's also talking about his WWE tryout with Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre, kissing Triple H's arse, his 2009 TLC match with John Cena, working stiff vs working strong, missing SummerSlam, WM18, Daniel Bryan, and what you can do with 18-seconds in a pro-wrestling ring! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
May 01, 2015•1 hr 38 min
Broadcast Legend Larry King & his lovely wife (and podcast co-host) Shawn join TIJ to share some amazing stories! Larry has a fav interview, a worst interview, & some interviewing advice for his wife! He's rear-ended JFK (yes, THAT JFK), broken bread with Marlon Brando, & been star-struck by one of biggest icons in music history. Plus, Lance Storm weighs in on the Extreme Rules PPV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
Apr 29, 2015•1 hr 39 min
It's the great Monday Night Wars Debate featuring Eric Bischoff for WCW, Bruce Prichard for WWE, & Y2J moderating the discussion! They're covering defections, the NWO, DX invading WCW in a tank, Medusa trashing the belt, Rick Rude doing both shows on the same night, the Montreal Screw Job, the ultimate downfall of WCW, and wait till you hear some of the ideas that never made it to camera! Wow! Plus, Chris & Wise Cousin Chad recount their wild night at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fam...
Apr 24, 2015•1 hr 45 min
Super producer Bob Rock has plenty of stories to tell about Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Black Veil Brides, and The Cult. He also speaks candidly about working with Metallica including tense studio moments, "Enter Sandman's" original lyrics, playing bass in the band, shaping James' vocals, honing Jason Newsted's bass sound, and keeping them together through "St. Anger." There's also one band on Bob Rock's wish list & it just might surprise you! Plus, The Miz returns to TIJ in an attempt to overtak...
Apr 22, 2015•1 hr 38 min
WWE's William Regal was the first guy that Y2J met at WCW, and you'll hear that story in this fantastic conversation! You'll also hear some of the funnier names that Regal had in his early days, why he owes his big break in America to Bill Watts, what happened at his first WWE tryout, and the real story behind his controversial match with Bill Goldberg. Plus, he speaks candidly about rehab, cleaning up his act, and turning his life around... and reveals the worst thing he sees in wrestling today...
Apr 16, 2015•1 hr 35 min
Team Tiger Awesome is in the house! Clint Gage, Michael Truly, and Nick Mundy - the three comic geniuses behind Y2J's new Comedy Central web series "Nothing To Report." Wanna hear how you shoot 6 episodes in 3 nights in the director's frontyard? Plus, hilarious hijinks from the set, and a true behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get it done... and the answer to this pressing question: "why isn't Nick Mundy's BFF The Rock in the series?" Hmmmmm... To learn more about listener data and our p...
Apr 15, 2015•1 hr 24 min
Josh McDermitt aka "Dr. Eugene Porter" from "The Walking Dead" has plenty to say about how things work on the set of one of the most popular TV shows on the planet! He's talking "Death Dinners," the infamous mullet, killing zombies, Cocko, and piloting hot air balloons (no, seriously - he's licensed). Plus, Skid Row's Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan introduce their new singer & reveal what the future holds for the band! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Apr 10, 2015•1 hr 28 min
Vickie Guerrero had nuclear heat at WWE! She was one of the most hated characters... and to think - she sorta fell into her pro-wrestling career a little by accident and a little by necessity! She speaks candidly about her husband, the late, great Eddie Guerrero, about their marriage, and about being a pro-wrestling wife. She also has stories about The Undertaker and Vince McMahon! And she was very close to Chris Benoit and his wife, Nancy... and opens up about that horrible family tragedy. To l...
Apr 08, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Get your rock on with TIJ and special guest Tim Commerford of Rage Against The Machine & Audioslave fame! He's fronting a new band, Future User, and talking about the insane music videos they've made involving waterboarding & burning people alive! He's also got plenty of RATM and Audioslave stories, theories on why Geddy Lee is such a stellar frontman, what he wishes people would remember about his friend, Lance Armstrong, and future plans for RATM. Plus, Jonathan Logan, the mastermind b...
Apr 03, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Wrestlemania (no number) is in the books... and Y2J and his old buddy Edge have plenty of thoughts and analysis to share. Biggest cheers, biggest surprises, their favorite matches & performances, and their "woulda, shoulda, coulda" moments - from Rock to Taker to Ronda Rousey to Roman Reigns... and the Divas! Plus, find out what Edge has been up to lately! Here's a hint - long days, fighting, and minimal practice. Here's another hint - it's so cookie! To learn more about listener data and ou...
Apr 01, 2015•1 hr 34 min
Just in time for Wrestlemania 31, Daniel Bryan joins Y2J to give a detailed account of his last 12-months in pro-wrestling... from the moment his neck injury turned too serious to ignore to the two surgeries, multiple doctors, and special rehab therapy that ultimately led him back to the ring. They also discuss losing the Championship belt, and his upcoming WM 31 match. Plus, Egypt returns to TIJ to make his own predictions about the WM31 card! To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Mar 27, 2015•1 hr 28 min
Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong fame sends TIJ "Up In Smoke" with hilarious stories from one of Y2J's favorite movies, anecdotes from his early days in comedy, the reason for the rift with Tommy Chong, and how they eventually reunited. Plus, "Born in East LA," making pottery in Canada, draft dodging in the States, and a Battle of The Bands victory without a note of music played! And, Dave Meltzer joins Y2J to discuss the Perry Aguayo Jr tragedy! To learn more about listener data and our priva...
Mar 25, 2015•1 hr 39 min
Oh yeah! The God of Thunder meets the Pod of Thunder for an in-depth discussion on fire breathing, bass playing, big words like gymnasium, songwriting, The Beatles, rock is dead, drugs & alcohol, KISS break-ups & reunions, 5,000 pieces of merch, dying wishes, and tombstone epitaphs. And then there's a fascinating look inside Gene Simmons' KISS museum aka Los Angeles home! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Mar 20, 2015•1 hr 49 min
R Truth has a great angle going into Wrestlemania - stealing the Intercontinental Championship! But did you know that he used to choreograph dance routines for MC Hammer? Or that he has a new rap album coming out? You're gonna learn a lot about R Truth on TIJ, including details on the prison stint that led him to pro-wrestling, what TNA did for him, how he feels about X-Pac and DX, and how he finally landed at WWE. Plus, SpeeWee returns with a little pep talk! To learn more about listener data a...
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Adult film star Stormy Daniels gives a true behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make an adult movie - from script to set to directing to location to props and costumes! She talks about her fav stars to work with, what she will & won't do on camera, why she considers herself a writer & director first, and the effect piracy has had on the industry! Plus, details on her run-in with Kim Kardashian, and what & when Stormy plans to tell her own 4-year old daughter about mommy's care...
Mar 13, 2015•1 hr 18 min
PJ Black gave up his dream job when he quit WWE, and now he's talking to Y2J all about that big decision - why he did it, how it went down, and if he has any regrets! He's also talking about his days in WWE including the NXT Invasion angle, what he learned from Dusty Rhodes, and how he became Justin Gabriel. He's got sky diving stories, and near-death experiences, and plenty of thoughts about the Indie wrestling scene! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
Mar 11, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Samoa Joe left TNA and the first place he stopped to talk about this huge, life-changing decision is TIJ! Hear the when, why, how, and what's next for Samoa Joe - including whether or not WWE might be in the mix for him! He's also sharing memorable moments from his 9 years with TNA, and what it was like working with everyone from Hulk Hogan to Eric Bischoff to Kurt Angle to Dutch Mantel. He spent time in Japan and has thoughts on working strong style, and also explains why he wants to see more o...
Mar 06, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Josh Gates from Travel Channel's "Expedition Unknown" is a real-life, modern day Indiana Jones. He's searched for Big Foot, Lake Monsters, and werewolves. He's investigated the paranormal mysteries of Chernobyl, King Tut's Tomb, and the lost city of Cambodia. He's researched the legend of Amelia Earhart, and unearthed ancient Mayan sacrificial altars! He's seen and survived it all, and he's sharing his stories on TIJ! And yes, he's even got a favorite destination! To learn more about listener da...
Mar 04, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Pt2 of the Thrillseekers reunion with Lance T. Storm... and this time it's all about their first tour of Japan, their initial breakup, their reunion at Smokey Mountain Wrestling and launch of the Thrillseekers (right down to the original uniform idea), learning to do promos, favorite matches, and whether or not the Thrillseekers will ever reunite in the ring again! Plus, guess who's in "Sharknado 3"?!? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...
Feb 27, 2015•1 hr 25 min
It's a Thrillseekers reunion on TIJ! Cowboy Chris and the masked StarChild talk about the ridiculous gimmicks & characters that "almost were;" their first meeting at wrestling school; their first match, which just so happened to be against each other; & how Lance ended up at the Hart's Wrestling school in the first place! Plus, Dave Meltzer and Y2J are telling it like it is when it comes to WWE's Fast Lane PPV! Who sucked & who stole the show? Listen & find out! To learn more abo...
Feb 25, 2015•1 hr 31 min
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
