Devil You Know frontman Howard Jones has plenty to say about his band's second album, "They Bleed Red." He's also speaking candidly about his bi-polar diagnosis, fighting depression, living with diabetes, his not so amicable departure from his former band Killswitch Engage, playing Ozzfest, opening for Iron Maiden, and his great passion for fishing and Christian heavy metal! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Dec 09, 2015•1 hr 17 min
The Lasskicker Becky Lynch brings her "bectacluar" puns, and "becsplorations" to TIJ. She explains the goggle gimmick, the origination of her name, why she loves the steampunk scene, what happened at her WWE audition, and how she made the jump from NXT to WWE's main roster. She's been a flight attendant, a stunt woman, a personal trainer, and also studied "the art of clown" in college! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...
Dec 04, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Dennis Miller was voted best Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" anchor & he's giving up the trade secrets that made that happen! He's speaking candidly about his SNL audition & gig, the MTV Movie Awards, what really ended his 2-year run on NFL's Monday Night Football, why he loves Johnny Carson, the comedy advice he got from WWE's Vince McMahon, and why he's possibly voting for Donald Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
Dec 02, 2015•1 hr 24 min
The third member of "The Useless Trivia Triumvirate" is on TIJ! Konnan! He's got all kinds of stories about AAA in Mexico, the Plaza Madrid crew, WCW, the NWO, WWE, Lucha Underground, how he got his start in the biz, who came up with his gimmick, what he learned from Bobby Heenan, and why he decided to mentor Love Machine Art Barr. Konnan's also busting Raven, giving fashion advice, and dropping some serious vocabulary! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Nov 27, 2015•1 hr 38 min
Raven returns to TIJ, and this time he's talking straight on wrestling! ECW, WCW, WWE, the creation of the Raven gimmick, in-ring psychology, booking, the indie scene, Roddy Piper, Paul E. Heyman, Vince Russo, and drinking with Shane 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...
Nov 25, 2015•1 hr 32 min
Do you wanna know why Luke Harper is one of the most popular guys in the WWE lockerroom? Then you definitely need to listen! Luke's talking about his pro-wrestling start, his days in NXT, how he became a Wyatt Family member, his first interaction with Vince McMahon, and the craziest ladder bump he's taken to date. He also does a wicked Dusty Rhodes impression, was a grade school librarian, and worked on the Ring Of Honor road crew! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
Nov 20, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo returns to TIJ, and this time he brought his entire family... along with an update on Metallica's new studio album! He's also got details on the premiere of the Jaco documentary, the soundtrack album, and how you can see the doc if you don't live in Los Angeles! Plus, Robert's sharing thoughts on his bandmate Brooks Wackerman's new gig as A7X drummer! He's got Ozzy stories, and Jerry Cantrell stories, and yes, Robert Trujillo has a favorite Metallica song to pla...
Nov 18, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Chavo Guerrero, Dean Malenko, and Y2J are celebrating the life of the late, great Eddie Guerrero! They're sharing personal stories about Eddie's life, his career, favorite matches & moments, and what they miss most about him. Prepare to laugh along as you hear about Frankenstein Guerrero, low-fat ice cream, muscle cars, Los Guerreros & the baby bottle, the Guerrero slump, and "Eddie Guerrero is my favorite wrestler!" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Nov 13, 2015•1 hr 58 min
KISS manager Doc McGhee has managed EVERYONE in rock & roll, & he's got the stories to prove it! Hear how he dealt with Ace Frehley's gunshot wound, Motley Crue biting Van Halen & fist fighting with AC/DC, Bon Jovi's melting point of rock, and James Brown firing musicians who wanted to get paid! Doc also orchestrated the Moscow Music Peace Festival & almost ended up managing Mikhail Gorbachev! And you won't believe who he passed on working with... To learn more about listener dat...
Nov 11, 2015•1 hr 35 min
The Iron Sheik is breaking backs on TIJ! Okay, so he's not really... but he is speaking candidly if not seriously about his pro-wrestling career and time in WWE. He talks about dropping the belt to Hulk Hogan at MSG, getting busted by the cops with Hacksaw Jim Duggan during the kayfabe days & how that nearly destroyed both their careers, visiting the infamous Hart dungeon in Calgary, and being offered a large sum of money by promoter Verne Gagne to break Hulk Hogan's leg. Plus, Y2J tells his...
Nov 06, 2015•1 hr 13 min
Avenged Sevenfold have a brand new drummer, and you're gonna meet him exclusively on TIJ! A7X frontman M. Shadows and their newest member sat down with Y2J to break the news and share the story. You'll hear how and when the change happened, why M. Shadows thinks this is the best move for the band, what effect it'll have on A7X's new studio album, and the role that late drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan played in it all. You'll also hear some great road stories, and music trivia along the way. And...
Nov 05, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Ghost hunter/investigator Amy Bruni has all sorts of crazy stories about her own supernatural experiences - from communicating with ghosts to having them follow her home to watching a crew member get scratched. She also did a live Halloween special for SyFy's "Ghost Hunters" with Kofi Kingston, and you'll hear directly from HIM what happened during that live TV show! It's the 2nd annual TIJ Halloween Spooktacular...Be afraid! Be very afraid (insert evil laugh here)! To learn more about listener ...
Oct 30, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Shelton Benjamin makes his TIJ debut & he & Y2J give a behind-the-scenes look at their "Taboo Tuesday" and "Money In The Bank" matches! Shelton's also talking NJPW & Japanese culture, how he acquired his "Invader X" gimmick, why he & WWE parted ways, what it was like working with The Undertaker, Eddie Guerrero, and Big Show, being in OVW with John Cena, Batsita, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton...and why he's completely sworn off rice! To learn more about listener data and our priva...
Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca from SiriusXM's Busted Open Radio show join TIJ to talk pro-wrestling... CURRENT pro-wrestling! They discuss TNA's plight, the PG rating at WWE, Sting's return, the appeal of NXT, Ric Flair, and favorite matches. They also talk Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, and the art of doing good interviews! 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://podcastchoi...
Oct 23, 2015•1 hr 20 min
He was the lead singer of Van Halen for 3 years, and he's still fronting Extreme and Hurtsmile - Gary Cherone is on TIJ! He's got plenty of VH stories, including what his relationship was and is like with Eddie. He's also talking about Extreme's "Pornograffitti" album & how the success of "More Than Words" changed his life. He's got great inside stories about singing with Queen, and meeting The Who's Roger Daltrey. Plus, Chris has some Star Wars theories to share! To learn more about listene...
Oct 21, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Jerry Ferrara aka "Turtle" from HBO's "Entourage" is hanging with Chris, and giving up plenty of great behind-the-scenes stories about the cast and workings of "Entourage!" Find out which of the cast was the biggest ball-buster, what "franchise tag" means in that world, what it was like having Ronda Rousey on set, his character's name in real-life, and how he landed the role in the first place! Jerry's also talking boxing, auditioning for Clint Eastwood, his podcast "Bad 4 Business," his new TV ...
Oct 16, 2015•1 hr 19 min
The Dudley Boyz, Bubba Ray & D-Von, return to the WWE after a ten-year absence & they tell Y2J EXACTLY how it happened! This is a marathon episode filled with stories about their start, their gimmick, tables, TLC matches, tag teams, Spike Dudley, Snot Dudley, Stacy Keibler, TNA, "What's up," ass cream, and Wrestlemania 17. Whew... 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://pod...
Oct 14, 2015•1 hr 35 min
Jesse Ventura Returns... to dig into "American Conspiracies Volume 2," and this time he's discussing the conspiracy behind John Lennon's assassination, the Iran Hostage crisis & Ronald Reagan, President Lincoln's assassination, and the Chris Kyle legal battle. He's also remembering his old wrestling buddy Rowdy Roddy Piper, making some predictions about Ronda Rousey's career, and declaring his political plans for 2016. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Oct 09, 2015•1 hr 21 min
Y2J and three of his oldest friends in pro-wrestling, Lance Storm, Don "The Natural" Callis, and Lenny "Dr. Luther" St. Claire, got together in NYC to celebrate Jericho's 25th Anniversary in the biz! And the trip down memory lane is priceless... The Hart Brothers Wrestling Camp, promoter Tony Condello & the endless ribs they pulled on him, Bad News Brown, Jericho's first heel match, Bulldog Bob Brown, Andre The Giant, and the Dynamite Kid! You'll be laughing so hard you almost puke... just l...
Oct 07, 2015•1 hr 59 min
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness loves rock & roll, catsuits, Queen, brilliant music critics, and the band's new album "Last Of Our Kind." He's also got an interesting story about how he became a singer, a unique idea for the band's next album, some inspired new band names, the reason The Darkness toured with Lady Gaga, and his philosophy on humor & music. And did we mention the night of debauchery he experienced with Queen drummer Roger Taylor? Plus, Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blade Recor...
Oct 02, 2015•1 hr 26 min
Bill Apter of ProWrestling Illustrated fame has a new book hitting shelves, "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken," and he's on TIJ to talk about that & his incredible career. He's telling stories about Hulk Hogan & Rocky III, Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler, breaking 3 ribs in the ring with Shawn Michaels, being banned from WWE matches, ladies apartment wrestling, Andre The Giant, and why Macho Man Randy Savage wanted to kill him! And he does some pretty funny impersonations of...
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 22 min
It's "Green Inferno" Friday with Eli Roth & Y2J! It's been 10 long years since Eli last wrote & directed a horror movie, and he's got a great reason why his latest features cannibals! He's also got plenty of crazy stories about filming in the Amazon jungle in Peru with an indigenous tribe that had never been exposed to outside civilization, battling tarantulas and bullet ants, and figuring out how to politely decline a grateful tribe's expression of thanks! And then there's the lesson in...
Sep 25, 2015•1 hr 34 min
Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse had runs at WWE, WCW, and TNA & they've got lockerroom stories about who they inadvertently pissed off, who they accidentally shared space with, and who needs handshake help! Hear how they got their start in pro-wrestling, why they launched their own JCW promotion, what happens at their infamous "Gatherings," and why their fans are called juggalos! Plus, Y2J tells the story of his surprise appearance at Night Of Champions, and what it might...
Sep 23, 2015•1 hr 33 min
"Anything Goes" podcast host & Playboy Playmate Jessa Hinton is a hot chick with a guy's mentality when it comes to sex, dating, and even favorite past-times! She shares stories about the Playboy Mansion, Hef, and the infamous grotto! She's also open about her sexuality, her sweatpants, and her coke-bottle glasses! And wait till she schools you on the the truth behind hotel art! Plus, Wise Cousin Chad returns to discuss Bruce Dickinson, Axl Rose, and Cleetus! To learn more about listener dat...
Sep 18, 2015•1 hr 26 min
Dana Warrior, widow of the late, great Ultimate Warrior, remembers her beloved husband, and shares some incredibly emotional & inspirational stories from his last weekend, and last day, on earth. You'll hear how Warrior's rift with WWE & Vince was finally mended, his initial reaction to his WWE Hall of Fame induction, and who were among his favorite in-ring opponents. Dana also shares stories from Warrior's life outside the ring - what he was really like as a husband & father, why li...
Sep 16, 2015•1 hr 26 min
Slayer guitarist & songwriter Kerry King is headbanging with TIJ! He's talking about "The Big Four" shows, his relationship with Metallica, losing Jeff Hanneman, the new Slayer album "Repentless," the new Slayer lineup, Dave Lombardo's departure, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and carpet pythons! 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...
Sep 11, 2015•1 hr 25 min
It's the 40th Anniversary of "KISS Alive!" and Paul Stanley is here to celebrate the milestone event! He remembers whose idea it was to do a live album, why they decided to do it, and what they added in the studio before it was released! Hear stories about the infamous 70's KISS road crew, why KISS died their hair blue-black, and how they really felt about the choreographed "Deuce" moves! Plus, Paul has a special message for Dee Snider! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Sep 09, 2015•1 hr 35 min
The Air Raid Siren himself, legendary Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson, brings the metal to TIJ! He's talking about the band's new album "The Book Of Souls," his cancer scare & subsequent recovery, cutting off his long hair, his relationship with Steve Harris, his favorite Maiden songs to perform live, world tours, and WWII planes & what it's like to fly them! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Sep 04, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Millions of dollars! Millions of dollars! That's right, the Prime Time Players, Darren Young & Titus O'Neil, are in the TIJ house! They're spilling on their name & gimmick, their partnership, how they can travel AND work together, and how they both ended up driving around the Great Khali! Plus, Darren talks about what it was like coming out & the work he now does with the LGBT community. And Titus explains why he owes his career to his troubled childhood. To learn more about listener...
Sep 02, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Two of New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest stars, and Y2J's oldest friends in the biz & his former tag team partners, Jado & Gedo, sit down to talk about working together in Mexico, their time in Japan with both W*ING and WAR, how they came up with their crazy theme song, and what inspired the best pro-wrestling t-shirts in the biz! They also have crazy stories about facing down a gunman in Mexico and having the Yakuza (Japanese mafia) come to matches! To learn more about listener data and...
Aug 28, 2015•1 hr 14 min
