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Talk Is Jericho

Chris Jerichowww.audacy.com
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.

Episodes

Chad Smith, 2 Bottles of Water & a Pack of Cigarettes

It’s “Unlimited Love” day! The long-awaited, highly-anticipated, brand-new Red Hot Chili Peppers album has finally arrived, and drummer Chad Smith returns to share some stories from the studio! He talks about reuniting with former guitarist John Frusciante and what’s that done for the Peppers, bringing longtime producer Rick Rubin back into the fold, writing and recording during a pandemic, and the band’s upcoming (and first-ever) stadium tour! Chad also has some crazy tales about recording an a...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 12 min

Woody Farmer's Bay Area Wrestling

“Woody Farmer’s Bay Area Wresting” is a new documentary available on YouTube, and it tells the true story about a little wrestling school turned promotion based in Newark, California, which is just East of San Francisco, run by Woody Farmer. Woody secured a TV deal for Bay Area Wrestling almost before he had a true promotion up and running, and taped the shows in a tiny studio at the TV station. He soon landed a network deal with The Sports Channel, and had talent like Mae Young, Mike Lockwood (...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 7 min

How To Escape A Religious Cult - by Lola Blanc

Actress, singer & “Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and the Abuse Of Power” podcast host, Lola Blanc, was only 12-years old when she and her mom unknowingly joined a religious cult run by a man who claimed to be the new LDS (Church Of Latter-day Saints) Prophet. He split them up, and sex trafficked her mom all in the name of God. Lola recounts the story of how her mom met this self-proclaimed Prophet and fell under his spell, why he separated Lola from her mom, and how they eventually were able ...

Mar 25, 202255 min

Trademark Everything! Pro Wrestling Patent Lawyer Mike Dockins

Mike Dockins aka the “Gimmick Attorney” is the lawyer who helps many of your favorite wrestlers (including Chris Jericho) trademark their names, catchphrases, and even make-up and facepaint. Mike explains how he got started as a trademark and patent attorney, when and where wrestling became his specialty, who he counts among his many clients, and what it’s like going toe-to-toe with WWE. He has stories about Cody Rhodes, Gallows & Anderson, Danhausen, Matt Hardy, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Cli...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 14 min

The Haunting of the Amityville Horror House

John and Jamie from the True Crimecast podcast return to talk about the murder case that is believed to have started the infamous Amityville Horror movie franchise! They share the details and circumstances surrounding the DeFeo Family murders that may have been the root cause of the scary hauntings and paranormal events that drove the Lutz family out of the Amityville house after just 28 days! In 1974, Ronald DeFeo was convicted of killing his parents and four siblings in the Amityville house wh...

Mar 18, 20221 hr 3 min

The Tribulations of William Regal

In the first of an impromptu two-parter, William Regal chronicles the health issues that he’s suffered over the last couple of years that nearly cost him his life! You’ll hear how through the workings of science and modern medicine, some excellent doctors, and a bit of fate (or maybe divine intervention), Regal defied the odds, beat death, and lived to tell the tale of not only his extremely rare heart surgery, but also the neck injury he’s been suffering from for 30 years that he didn’t really ...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 24 min

Far Beyond Driven - The Story of Jose Mangin & The Pantera Limo

Pantera brothers Vinnie Paul and Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott loved riding in limos so they got one of their own! Vinnie used it extensively after Dime’s death, and when Vinnie Paul passed in 2018, the limo was given to longtime, diehard Pantera fan and SiriusXM Octane host, Jose Mangin! Jose explains how he found about the generous gift, what it took to get the limo from Texas to Southern California with almost no notice, and how he went about getting the limo fully restored! Jose spared no expense...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 8 min

DDP, The Guardians of Justice & The Heel of Hollywood

Diamond Dallas Page plays Nighthawk in the new Netflix series, “Guardians of Justice,” about a team of troubled superheroes fighting against evil in the world and in themselves! Series creator Adi Shankar and DDP explain what it took to get the series made, why it spent 7 years in development, what inspired all of the various animation styles in the episodes, and which storylines and characters come directly from Adi’s own life as an immigrant kid finding his way in America. They talk casting, l...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 8 min

Keith Lee - Bask In His AEW Glory

AEW Revolution is this Sunday, March 6th and one of AEW’s newest signings, Keith Lee, is an entrant in the Face of The Revolution Ladder Match! It’ll be the first-ever ladder match in his 18-year wrestling career, and he shares exactly how he feels about that! Keith also gets real about his serious battle with COVID and the post-infection complication that nearly forced him to give up wrestling forever. He discusses the circumstances surrounding his release from WWE, the three failed tryouts it ...

Mar 04, 20221 hr 8 min

James Bondcast - Episode 007

Last Fall marked the end of an era for the James Bond movie franchise! Daniel Craig played the 007 British secret agent for the last time on film in “No Time To Die!” And despite what happened during that movie, the end credits assured fans, “James Bond will return!” But who will be the latest to take on one of the most iconic roles in Hollywood history? That’s just one topic discussed by the James Bond super fan panel including Brad Gilmore (host of the “Back From The Future” podcast and author...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 16 min

Britt, Madusa & Jazz - Evolution of Women's Wrestling LIVE

Madusa, Jazz, and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., three generations of incredible, pioneering female wrestlers, were on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Triple Whammy last October, and of course that meant there had to be a live podcast about the evolution of women’s wrestling! Madusa came up in the AWA in the 80s, spent three years wrestling in Japan before going to WWE, and then jumping ship to WCW in one of the most historic moments in all of wrestling (think WWE title belt and a trash...

Feb 25, 20221 hr 14 min

Killer Show - Analyzing the Great White Station Fire Tragedy

“America’s Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List” is a new documentary on the Reelz network. It’s the story of the infamous Great White concert fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island on the night of February 20th, 2003. Great White’s onstage pyrotechnics ignited a fast-moving blaze that killed 100 people and injured over 200 more. This new documentary is told through the eyes of the survivors and the victims’ families, and recounts the events from the night of the tragic fi...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 17 min

Steve O Forever

“Jackass Forever” topped the box office on its opening weekend. Fans love it. Critics love it. And the guys loved filming all of the ridiculous stunts and pranks for it! Steve O relives some of his gnarliest moments from the film including the multiple bee stings on his junk. He also talks about the guys’ chemistry, the new cast members, director Jeff Tremaine, Bam Margera, and Spike Jonze. Steve O shares the history of Jackass, some of his worst injuries and grossest stunts, and what it was lik...

Feb 18, 20221 hr

The House of Brody King

Brody King is the newest addition to AEW’s House of Black, and explains where the idea for him to join Malakai Black actually came from.Brody talks about his relatively late start in wrestling, what and who inspired his name and gimmick, and how he’s managed to achieve so much success in just 7 years. He speaks to his training in California, his first PWG show, how he got signed to Ring of Honor, and what it was like starting there on Cody, The Young Bucks, Hangman Adam Page, and SCU’s last day!...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 6 min

Tyson vs Douglas - The Biggest Upset In Boxing History

February 11, 1990. Tokyo, Japan. Iron Mike Tyson versus Buster Douglas. A knockout in the 8th round. One fighter goes down… but not the one expected! Shock, chaos and controversy ensue! Some call it the biggest upset in sports history! But how did it happen? What was Buster Douglas even doing in the ring with Mike Tyson in the first place? Johnny Sig, host of the podcast “A Sitdown with Johnny Sig,” tells the story of the fight that forever changed Mike Tyson’s career and boxing legacy. Johnny e...

Feb 11, 20221 hr 2 min

Aliens, Illuminati, Occult & The Hollywood Connection

“Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture” podcast host and founder of IlluminatiWatcher.com, Isaac Weishaupt returns to explain how aliens, UFOs, the Occult, and Hollywood are all part of a secret agenda to bring about a New World Order. Isaac reveals how members of the Occult (like Aleister Crowley and Jack Parsons) have been communicating with aliens for years, how likely it is that humans already have alien DNA in their makeup, and how Hollywood has been using movies (like E.T. and the John...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 3 min

Jade Cargill Presents That Bitch Podcast

Jade Cargill is the current and first AEW TBS Champion, a feat she accomplished with just 23 matches under her belt! Jade chronicles her journey to pro wrestling, her rapid ascent at AEW, and how she feels about “learning on the fly on the job!” She talks about her WWE tryout (before she had any wrestling training at all), the limited training she did do between that tryout and signing with AEW, and why every match is a still a learning experience. She details her first-ever match which happened...

Feb 04, 20221 hr 5 min

Chef Kristen Kish Teaches Jericho How To Be Le Chompion

Top Chef Season 10 winner Chef Kristen Kish stars on “Fast Foodies” on TruTV. “Fast Foodies” is a different kind of cooking competition show where three chefs (Kristen Kish, Jeremy Ford and Justin Sutherland) have to perfectly recreate and then completely reimagine a celebrity’s favorite fast food dish! That’s how Chris Jericho met Kristen! He challenged the chef to recreate & then reimagine the Cracker Barrell pancake breakfast (and if you want to see who was crowned “Fast Foodies” Chompion tun...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 1 min

Ice Nine Kills Murders Spencer Charnas

Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills is telling stories about his band’s crazy creative, critically-acclaimed new album, “Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.” Each song on the album was inspired by a different horror movie (including Pet Sematary, Child’s Play, American Psycho, Resident Evil, and more), and the music videos tell a murder story of their own! Spencer talks about the theme approach to writing, the preparation he did for each song, his favorite horror movies, the band’s love of p...

Jan 28, 20221 hr 1 min

The Return of reDRagon - Fish & O'Reilly's AEW Invasion

reDRagon is back and ready to take on the stacked AEW Tag Team division! Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly talk about their recent reunion, how their respective journeys to AEW happened, and the match they’re looking forward to most at AEW. They also recount the first time they ever met, how they initially got put together at Ring Of Honor, the origin of reDRagon and story behind the name, and some of their legendary matches in both ROH and NJPW. They talk about their jump to NXT, their relationship ...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 12 min

Tiger King 2 - Who Killed Carole Baskin's Husband?

“Tiger King 2” on Netflix delves into the mystery behind the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s husband, Don Lewis. Don went missing in 1997, and people speculated that Carole may have killed him. YouTuber Ripper Jack developed an interest in Don Lewis’ missing persons case after seeing the original “Tiger King” documentary series, and started both a Facebook Group (called Don Lewis Cold Case), and a YouTube channel in order to investigate Don’s disappearance. Ripper’s done extensive interviews wi...

Jan 21, 20221 hr 6 min

The Too Cool Career of Scotty 2 Hotty

What does the WWE Attitude Era and current KISS concerts have in common? Scotty 2 Hotty will tell ya! The former NXT coach and NXT live event producer talks about his latest run at WWE in Performance Center, including how it started, the talent he helped develop, and the recent changes that prompted him to leave. He also shares stories from his first run at WWE as a performer from his tryout to signing his first contract to the formation of Too Sexy with Brian Christopher and Rikishi. Scotty rev...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 14 min

An Hour with Bruce Dickinson

It’s the return of Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, and he’s dishing the details on his brand-new one-man show, “An Evening with Bruce Dickinson,” which kicks off THIS Monday, January 17th, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He’s doing 34 dates, crisscrossing the States, and all the ticket info is at IronMaiden.com! You’ll hear what inspired this outing, how his love of theater, acting and improv influenced the show, what he adapted from English writer/actor Quentin Crisp, and why Bruce is dead-se...

Jan 14, 20221 hr 6 min

ROH Champion Jonathan Gresham Heads To Terminus

Reigning Ring of Honor World Champion, Jonathan Gresham, is defending the title at his own show this Sunday, January 16th! His brand new promotion, Terminus, is hosting their first-ever live event at the Kroc Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Jonathan explains how he and Baron Black came to start their own promotion, the meaning behind the Terminus name, what he’s liking and not liking about being a promoter, and the inspiration behind their company’s first card (which features Jay Lethal, Daniel Garc...

Jan 12, 202255 min

Unchained - The Life & Times of Edward Van Halen

There’s a new biography out about the life and career of the late, great Eddie Van Halen. It’s called “Unchained: The Edward Van Halen Story,” and was written by journalist and former editor of Kerrang! magazine, Paul Brannigan. Paul spent 7 years researching and writing the book about the legendary guitarist, and interviewed countless people to help him tell the story including Sammy Hagar, Ozzy Osbourne, and KISS. Paul reveals tidbits from his research and interviews, and even recounts his own...

Jan 07, 20221 hr 6 min

Keith Mitchell - 40 Years of Production from WCW to AEW

Keith Mitchell is one of the true behind-the-scenes pioneers in wrestling! Keith is a longtime TV producer who helped launch video packages and ring music entrances for wrestlers. Keith got his start in World Class Wrestling with the Von Erichs in the 80s before moving on to WCW followed by TNA and ultimately landing at AEW in 2019. And after 40 years in the biz, Keith retired last week after AEW Dynamite’s New Year’s Smash. Keith tells his wrestling story from his early days in TV sports produc...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 19 min

Through Heaven And Hell with Robert & Michael Sweet - LIVE

Stryper killed it onstage at the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea Triple Whammy last October, and again during their live Talk Is Jericho podcast appearance on the ship! Brothers Robert and Michael Sweet tell stories from their early days including hanging out on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, changing the band’s name from Rock’s Regime to Stryper, what inspired the Stryper name, who influenced their song lyrics, and how they were able to tour with mainstream metal and rock bands duri...

Dec 31, 20211 hr 18 min

The Evolution of The Painmaker

Chris Jericho wrestled Kenny Omega in an epic match at the Tokyo Dome in January 2018, and unknowingly created what was soon to become The Painmaker! Chris tells the story about how that trip to Japan gave rise to The Painmaker’s signature spiked jacket, and black makeup look. He explains what inspired the clothes, the wrestling style, and the backstory of this titular character that’s now become an animated, multiple-chapter, collectible NFT! He breaks down The Painmaker’s wrestling style, favo...

Dec 29, 202159 min

Electric Jesus Comes Alive!

There’s a great new movie available on Amazon Prime called “Electric Jesus.” It’s the story about a bunch of teenagers trying to make it big with their Christian metal band! It’s set in the summer of 1986 and has a very cool cast including Judd Nelson who plays the Pastor trying to help the band, and Brian Baumgartner (of “The Office” fame) as the band’s manager. The music is incredible too! Writer/director Chris White was inspired by his own teenage years and his love of the band Stryper, and s...

Dec 24, 20211 hr 6 min

Cary Silkin - The True Champion of ROH

Cary Silkin was a Ring of Honor fan from day one, and became a silent investor when the promotion was struggling to get off the ground, long before he became its owner and operator! And then when he sold ROH in 2011 to Sinclair, he transitioned into ROH’s Brand Ambassador. Cary tells the ROH story, including behind-the-scenes details of the circumstances that led to ROH’s recent shuttering. He talks about their last show, “Final Battle,” what 2022 may hold for ROH, and whether he’ll still be inv...

Dec 22, 20211 hr 11 min
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