Downtown Bruno aka Harvey Wippleman has been with the WWE for nearly 30 years, and he's done and seen it all! He's got some classic tales about Big Show, Sid Vicious, The Rock, Jerry Lawler and Memphis wrestling, and one heartbreaking story about Joey Marella. He's an Elvis lover, and former concierge for crime boss Whitey Bulger! 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...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 20 min
TIJ invades the crazy home world of Sebastian Bach for a chaotic (and hilarious) conversation in Baz's living room (amidst his turn table, vinyl album collection, and three-year old stepson, Trace). Baz gives an audio tour of some of his most prized vinyl albums, shares some unbelievable Skid Row tour stories (from time spent with Pantera, Guns N Roses, Metallica, and Motley Crue), and explains how he ended up lighting his pubes on fire! And these are just a FEW of the stories in his new book, "...
Mar 03, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Legendary promoter Tony Condello has had all kinds of main eventers pass through his Canadian promotion and take part in the infamous Northern Death Trips! Everyone from Y2J to "Killing The Town's" Don Callis to Edge and Christian, and Lance Storm, and Ultimo Dragon! Tony's done it all, seen it all, and even been peed on by a pig! He helped Vince McMahon get into the Winnipeg Arena, had major heat with Verne Gagne, came up with Roddy Piper's name, and even did a one-off job for Jim Crockett and ...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 20 min
The new, self-titled Suicide Silence album is out (despite the petition ordering them not to release it), and singer Eddie Hermida and founding guitarist Mark Heylmun are addressing the fan concerns, the petition, the new music, and working with legendary producer Ross Robinson! They’ve also got great trombone stories, road stories, and the reason why this album was so important for the band to make. Plus, Mark remembers original singer Mitch Lucker, who passed away in a tragic motorcycle accide...
Feb 24, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Team Tiger Awesome are back for another round of ridiculous conversation! Nick Mundy, Clint Gage, and Michael Truly join Y2J to reveal the most embarrassing stories about their highschool years. It’s all covered – terrible highschool haircuts, band camp, bullying, first kisses, hot teachers, worst teachers, house parties, and fights (both real and imagined). #NothingMattersButItsAllVeryImportant To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Handsome Rusev and Lana are doing their first podcast EEEVVEERRR… and the only thing we can say is, “why did they wait so long?!?” They have fantastic stories about NXT, Dusty Rhodes, debuting at the Royal Rumble, and how they balance work and married life. You’ll hear how Rusev discovered wrestling in Bulgaria, learned to speak English, and the odd jobs he worked when he final got to America. Lana talks about growing up in Russia, dancing ballet professionally in NYC, and eventually moving Flor...
Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Happy 25th Wayne’s World, and to celebrate this epic anniversary, director Penelope Spheeris is here to share plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits about what it took to make this iconic film – from filming the “Bohemian Rhapsody” car scene to Alice Cooper’s cameo to teaching Mike Meyers how to drive to Rob Lowe’s comedic come-out! She’s also got stories about Chris Farley, Donald Trump, and the film’s overseas release! And Penelope is the woman behind “The Decline of Western Civilizat...
Feb 15, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The worst f*cking podcast ever returns with even more ridiculous conversation (and songs) about absolutely f*cking nothing! Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Chris Jericho… and rotating fourth, Enzo Amore, tell Steve Austin stories (or maybe not), Wrestling Court stories (or maybe not), worst smelling in the lockerroom stories (or maybe not), and ugliest ring gear stories (or maybe not). Gordy Cannuck, Reptiley, Hell Yeah Man, and Finkel offer plenty of interruptions (as does the sold-out, live hotel...
Feb 10, 2017•1 hr 24 min
The entire lineup of Living Colour – singer Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Doug Wimbish, and drummer Will Calhoun – join TIJ to wax poetic on music, culture, breaking boundaries… and The Rolling Stones! They’ve got some of the best Stones stories you’ll hear… including how Mick Jagger helped them get their start. They’re also talking CM Punk, “Cult Of Personality,” the legendary CBGB’s in NYC, and taking on the great Oprah Winfrey herself! To learn more about listener data and our ...
Feb 08, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Devin Townsend may or may not have possibly gotten Jason Newsted fired from Metallica back in the day. He may or may not have put Jay Leno’s office telephone up his ass backstage at “The Tonight Show!” And he may or may not have taken a dump in Steve Vai’s guitar case. If you want to know what’s true and what’s fan-fiction, you’re gonna have to give this episode a listen! Can tell you this much though – he’s got rock & roll stories like no other, he’s wickedly talented, super funny, and stil...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Y2J and his BFF Kevin Owens hosted a live Q&A event during Survivor Series weekend, and answered everything from how Montreal-born, French-speaking Owens learned to speak English, why success at ROH was important for his WWE journey, and what his time at PWG taught him. He’s also sharing details about his WWE tryout, his friendship with Sami Zayn, the origins of the Best Friends angle, and what he would be doing if he wasn’t wrestling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Feb 01, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Shawn Michaels stars in “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone,” and describes what drew him to the role, and what it was like being on set NOT doing his own stunts! He also discusses his decision to retire from wrestling, why he’ll never return to the ring, and his relationship with Vince 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
Jan 27, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This Was The XFL is an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary directed by Charlie Ebersol, son of Dick Ebersol, who along with Vince McMahon founded the short-lived league! But for all the hype & fanfare surrounding the launch, and the spectacular public failure before the first season even ended, the XFL left quite a legacy – mic’ed players, sky cameras, and the ultimate fan experience. And those are some of the stories you’ll hear from Charlie, who was a teenager when his dad and Vince were g...
Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Haunted collector John Zaffis is the nephew of Ed & Lorraine Warren, the duo behind some of the biggest haunted investigations of the 1970s (their cases inspired The Conjuring movies), and he’s telling stories about growing up with his aunt and uncle, and what it was like attending some of their investigations. He’s also talking about some of the haunted objects and photos they gave him over the years, and how he got started in assisting exorcisms. Plus, John reveals some of the behind-the-s...
Jan 20, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Perry Saturn is a good friend of Chris Jericho’s in the wrestling business, and is a little down on his luck these days (GoFundMe.com/PerrySaturn if you want to help him out). Perry hit rock bottom but managed to sober up, and he’s telling that whole story in candid detail. He’s talking about being homeless, digging through trash cans for food, working for drug dealers just so he could support his own habit, and what finally got him on the path to clean living. He’s also sharing some great wrest...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Kenny Omega just headlined the Tokyo Dome in Japan as part of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 11, and now the Winnipeg native is headlining TIJ along with special guest Don Callis! Kenny talks about his gimmick and transitioning from cruiserweight to heavyweight, how he got started in wrestling, the tough decision he made to leave WWE developmental to pursue his own path, and some of his favorite matches and opponents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Jan 13, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Kenny G holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for longest single note ever played on a saxophone! He’s sold millions of albums, played with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, and made his professional debut while still in highschool as part of R&B legend Barry White’s band. Kenny’s also big in China, and we’ll hear that how that happened. Plus, he’s telling the story about his debut Johnny Carson Show appearance that nearly cost him career! To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Jan 11, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Cheap Trick were just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year along with the Steve Miller Band, Deep Purple, Chicago, and NWA, and founding guitarist Rick Nielsen’s sharing stories from that night. He’s also talking about his infamous five-neck guitar, and touring with AC/DC with Bon Scott! Plus, Rick’s son and current Cheap Trick drummer, Daxx Nielsen, recounts a few childhood tales of his own like the time Guns N Roses came to the house to drink with his dad! He also talks abo...
Jan 06, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Everyone at the NXT Performance Center loves Norman Smiley, and you’re about to find out why! He and Y2J go waaaayyyy back – to Jericho’s time as Lion Heart in Monterrey, Mexico. Hear what Norman did for Jericho, what happened at their first match together, how they became such good friends, what they miss about their fellow friends and wrestlers Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr, and why everyone lived at the Plaza Madrid in Mexico! Norman’s got stories about Konnan, Vampiro, and his old tag partner,...
Jan 04, 2017•42 min
Teddy Hart has some incredible stories about his famous wrestling family – from living with his grandfather Stu Hart to growing up around both Bret and Owen Hart. He’s also talking about his own troubled childhood and his experience with drugs, gangs, and the Calgary police! You’ll hear about the real fight he had with CM Punk while they were both at Ring of Honor, why things didn’t work out for Teddy at WWE, and how he feels about a possible career comeback! To learn more about listener data an...
Dec 30, 2016•1 hr 8 min
One of the most popular video vixens of the 1990s, Bobbie Brown, is telling some great rock and roll stories! From the making of Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” video to marrying singer Jani Lane to dating Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee to filming the reality show, “Ex-Wives of Rock,” and everything in between! Plus, she spent some time with Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, and had a small role in the Vanilla Ice movie, “Cool As Ice.” And if you can believe this, Bobbie won “Star Search” the most ...
Dec 28, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn are dishing the dirt on how they pass time in hotel room and long car, bus and plane rides when on the road for WWE! They reveal frequent topics of conversation and how long each tends to last. They also do a deep dive on music including favorite bands, first concerts, meeting their musical heroes (like Metallica and The Beatles), grunge, and whether there will ever be another movement in music that becomes an actual lifestyle! To learn more about listener data and our...
Dec 23, 2016•1 hr 43 min
It’s an episode 3 years in the making, but it’s finally here! Drummer Lars Ulrich is on TIJ, and he’s talking about “Hardwired to Self-Destruct,” Cliff Burton, Metallica’s chemistry and how they’ve managed to stay together, their songwriting process, Lars’ drumming style, and if you’re looking for new bands and music to try – Lars is a walking, talking Wikipedia of factual information and trivia on nearly every obscure metal band in existence! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Dave Schrader and Tim Dennis from the popular paranormal show, “Darkness Radio,” bring their creepy tales and haunted stories to TIJ! Discover “Bloody Bones Man,” “The Black Eyed Kids,” and Peppy The Lake Monster. They also discuss exorcisms, outer-body experiences, and whether Big Foot may actually be a ghost. 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...
Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 15 min
It’s the World’s Loudest Podcast in celebration of the World’s Loudest Month – the month of May… when you get the three biggest rock festivals in North America – Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range, and Northern Invasion! Gary Spivack and Clay Busch of Danny Wimmer Presents, the promoters behind all three, have plenty of details, insider knowledge, personal band stories, and a full reveal of the headliners and line-ups for 2017! Get your rock on & crank those earbuds for this one-of-a-kind...
Dec 14, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Sean X-Pac Waltman was Y2J’s mentor when he first got to WWE, beat Scott Hall despite suffering a severe concussion during the match, had to undergo sphincter surgery (after injuring his asshole twice!), understands why people hated The Kliq, missed the infamous Curtain Call at the Garden, and knows some really funny jokes about being the “small guy” in pro-wrestling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Dec 09, 2016•1 hr 38 min
Ghosthunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry from the TLC show, “Kindred Spirits,” traveled the States to help families being terrorized by paranormal activity… and they’re sharing some of their creepiest investigation stories, haunted experiences, and other-worldly interactions! You’ll also hear about incidents that happened to the crew and even Amy & Adam themselves, and the conversations they were able to conduct with certain ghosts thanks to the EVP machine. To learn more about listener data an...
Dec 07, 2016•52 min
O’Shea Jackson played his dad, Ice Cube, in “Straight Outta Compton,” but didn’t understand his dad’s legacy until O’Shea about in his teens. He shares stories from the movie set, what it meant to be at NWA’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and the best advice he’s received from his dad. O’Shea also grew up a huge wrestling fan and talks meeting The Rock in 6th grade, his favorite matches, and while he’s still never forgiven Stone Cold Steve Austin for the outcome of Wrestlemani...
Dec 02, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Disco Inferno FINALLY makes an appearance on TIJ, and brings all sorts of crazy WCW stories with him! You’ll hear about his WCW debut (a week before Nitro), why he left, what happened when he got to WWE, and how Sting helped him get his gig back at WCW. Disco also has stories from the booking room, the origination of his own Disco Inferno gimmick, working with Chyna, details on the 6-month long alien invasion angle he wrote that was never used at WCW, and how he planned to shoot the Invisible Ma...
Nov 30, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows cohost an all new TalkNShop Live In Shanghai presented by Talk Is Jericho. And in addition to Jericho and all the regulars (Reptile, Hell Yeah Man, Gordy Canuck, The Fink), they also managed to rope Braun Strowman into the shenanigans! They attempt to talk about first matches, Braun’s strongman background, tattoos, and useful geo-targeting apps. They succeed in figuring out who does the best Chewbacca noise, and whether or not Braun can really do an HBK kip-up and ...
Nov 25, 2016•1 hr 43 min
