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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

The Rock n Roll History of The Jersey Sound

New Jersey’s rich musical legacy is a lot more than just Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Asbury Park, and that’s what’s explored in the new documentary The Jersey Sound. Executive Producer Randy Dominguez and Music Supervisor Mark Mulch take us through the hours of footage, hundreds of interviews (including one with Chris Jericho), and the various neighborhoods that make up their 90-minute doc. They talk about the impact of Southside Johnny, the influence of Megaforce Records, the legend of the...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 1 min

SNL 50 – Analyzing ALL of the Saturday Night Live Feature Films

Tom Sena from Pop Culture Five podcast returns, and brings a couple of friends, Bill Kennedy from the SNL Hall of Fame podcast and Jon Schneider from the Saturday Night Network, to celebrate 50 years of SNL with a full breakdown of ALL the Saturday Night Live feature films! They talk about all 11 movies (in no particular order or rank) including the Blues Brothers with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, Pat with Julia Sweeney, The Ladies Man starring Tim Meadows, Coneheads, A Night At The Roxbury, Ma...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 18 min

Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner – LIVE On The Jericho Cruise

Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner, who also happens to be one half of THE greatest tag team ever, Steiner Brothers, doesn’t hold back when it comes to Bill Watts, Hulk Hogan, DDP, and even Vince McMahon. He talks about his time in NWA, WCW, and WWF, explains the origins of the Big Poppa Pump Gimmick, reveals why he spent 8 months negotiating his WWF return in 2002, and recounts the time he almost died in Puerto Rico! He has stories about almost teaming with Stone Cold Steve Austin, inventing the Frak...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 8 min

The Horrific Hinsdale House

The Hometown Ghost Stories crew return with a horrific tale about what’s said to be the most haunted home in New York - the famed Hinsdale House which is located about an hour West of Buffalo. Rob, Dave and Jesse detail the history of the documented hauntings which started in the early 1970s with the Dandy Family. They talk about the apparitions, poltergeists, creepy sounds and voices, and violent experiences witnessed by the Dandy family, some of their neighbors, the townsfolk, and in recent ti...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 14 min

The Insight Of Chris Van Vliet

Chris Van Vliet, host of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, joins to share some of his favorite celebrity and wrestling stories along with a few of the secrets behind his own media success! He has tales about Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Hugh Jackman, and Christoph Waltz. He talks favorite 4-minute interviews, most painful interviews, working red carpets, and his wrestling wish list (Stone Cold Steve Austin if you’re listening…)! He explains why his 2016 interview with Big Show went viral, and then there’...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 13 min

Dark Match - The Best Satanic Cult Wrestling Action Movie Ever

Chris Jericho plays the evil Satanic Cult leader in the new horror wrestling movie, Dark Match, which debuted today on Shudder! Writer/director Lowell Dean, actress Ayisha Issa who plays “Miss Behave,” and actor Steve Ogg who plays “Mean Joe Lean” share stories from the very cold, warehouse set in Canada. Lowell discusses the inspiration behind the story, the casting, and the locations. Ayisha and Steve talk about their wrestling training, shooting their fight scenes, working with stunt doubles,...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 15 min

Christopher Daniels: The Fallen Angel’s Final Act

The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels recently had his last match, and explains why he decided to retire and what it was like to do so at AEW with no big fanfare! He talks about his career at AEW, his backstage role working with and coaching talent, and that barn-burner of a Texas Death Match he recently had against Hangman Adam Page! CD also talks about his runs at TNA and ROH, why he thinks TNA could never get to the next level, and if he would have stayed with ROH had Tony Khan not started AEW...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 11 min

Courage Under Fire: LA Firefighter Richard Zuniga’s First Account of Battling The Blaze

LA Country firefighter Richard Zuniga was on the frontlines of the Easton Fire in Los Angeles. His unit was one of the first to respond when the blaze was first reported, and he shares what those initial 24 hours were like for first responders and all that they did to try to save lives, homes and property. He explains why Southern California’s topography coupled with the wind conditions make it especially challenging to fight these kinds of fires. He also speaks about his close ties to Alta Dena...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 7 min

Shelton Benjamin Is Back In Business

Shelton Benjamin shares the story of his AEW debut and explains why that first match with Lio Rush is among his favorites from his 25-year career. He reveals how his disappointing last run at WWE led him to AEW, why he wasn’t surprised at all when WWE released him, and what was so different about leaving WWE for the second time. He remembers his run in OVW, the first time he met Chris Jericho, the chemistry he had with tag partner Charlie Haas, and all that Charlie did for him after his first re...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 12 min

Shannon Moore - From Prince of Punk to Sobriety Counselor

From his wild days in WCW’s 3 Count to overcoming personal demons, Shannon opens up about his battle with addiction, his hard-won sobriety, and how he now helps others - including AEW’s Big Bill - on their paths to clean living. He reflects on his time in WWE and how he handled being released twice, his childhood bond with best friend Jeff Hardy, the backyard wrestling that started his training, and invaluable lessons learned from wrestling legends like Arn Anderson and Jeff Jarrett. He remember...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 4 min

Found By The Bell – Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays SIR on the NBC drama, Found. He talks about the darker role, the full beard, and the inspiration he found for the character in Ted Bundy! He has stories about Zack Morris & Saved By The Bell, working opposite Dennis Franz on NYPD Blue, doing movies of the week for network television, and how he’s managed to enjoy such longevity in acting. He also talks Van Halen, Metallica, and growing up in “The Valley.” And yes, there is a specific Metallica song Mark-Paul LOVES to pl...

Jan 15, 202549 min

Bad Boy Secrets: The Dark Files of P. Diddy

Tim Chizmar returns to talk P. Diddy! He breaks down the case, shares some inside stories about the infamous, and very exclusive, Sean “Puffy” Combs “freak-offs” (originally known as White Parties when he first started hosting them for A-List celebs in the late 90s). He explains how the Bad Boy Records founder now finds himself sitting in a Brooklyn jail charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, while also facing more than a dozen civil lawsuits filed against him accusing him of ...

Jan 10, 202559 min

Touching Tips with MxM Collection

Mason Madden and Mansoor from AEW’s newest (and most stylish) tag team, MxM Collection, bring a dash of high fashion, loads of laughs, and tons of stories as they pull back the curtain on their wrestling careers. They talk about Mansoor’s groundbreaking role as WWE’s first Saudi Arabian Superstar, Mason’s transition from the NFL to professional wrestling thanks to a little help from Booker T, their time in NXT, and the day that Vince McMahon decided to put the already-friends in a tag team toget...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 15 min

The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey - 28 Years Later

Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey is a new three-part docu-series on Netflix directed by Joe Berlinger that re-examines the 28-year-old cold case about the sexual assault and murder of then 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey! True Crimecast’s John and Jamie return to break down the evidence from the original case which started as a reported abduction with ransom note, and quickly turned into a murder investigation with JonBenet’s parents and brother as prime suspects! Why was this horrific crime never solved? ...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 11 min

The Best Matches of Kurt Angle - Breaking Records and Breaking Necks

There’s a movie being made about Kurt Angle’s Gold medal-winning Olympic run and the superstar wrestler reveals what inspired the project, who’s been cast, and why they’re already thinking about a sequel! Kurt shares the story of powering through a serious neck injury, and a personal family tragedy on the road to that gold medal, and why it was so important for him to win. He talks about the phone call he received from Vince McMahon right after achieving gold, and why he didn’t immediately go to...

Jan 01, 20251 hr 5 min

Scott Campbell Tattoos The Stars

Tattoo artist and Stupid Things For Love podcast host, Scott Campbell, has inked everyone from Johnny Depp to Heath Ledger to Sting to Howard Stern! He shares the stories behind his art, what it’s like to carve his creativity onto people’s body parts, and why it’s a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly! He also talks about how he got started in tattooing, the first tattoo he ever did, the ones he’s drawn on himself, and why he let Johnny Depp tattoo a Hunter S. Thompson quote on his (Scott’s) ...

Dec 27, 202455 min

Ho Ho Hoey & Merry Xmas Everybody - The Best & Worst of Yuletide Rock

The Pod of Thunder guys are back, and this time they brought their Top 5 fav rockin’ Christmas songs! What made the cut and do you agree? Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L. bring plenty of trivia to go with their selections from the likes of Bob Dylan, Slade, Band Aid, Brian Setzer, Rick Astley, Rob Halford, Queen, and Manowar! Jericho shares his picks too, and everyone also names the one Christmas song they can definitely live without! Plus, put together the entire list of songs in a Spoti...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 10 min

Brande Roderick – From Bikini Bodies to Dead Ones

Brande Roderick made her directorial debut in the new horror film, Wineville (streaming now), which also co-stars her son! She explains why this was the perfect project for her to direct, what it was like creating and shooting kill scenes, and how she managed the process of getting the film sold and distributed. Brande also shares stories about Hugh Hefner & the Playboy Mansion, what it meant being Playmate Of The Year, her time on Baywatch, and filming the Starsky & Hutch movie with Snoop Dogg....

Dec 20, 202449 min

The Dirt on Jeff Tremaine - From Jackass To The Sunset Strip

What happened when Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Titus O’Neil got pranked for an episode of WWE Swerved? Director/producer Jeff Tremaine, who’s also the co-creator and EP of the Jackass TV and movie franchise, shares those hilarious WWE stories! He also talks about his new documentary series, Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal, and what it was like to speak with everyone from RATT’s Stephen Pearcy to Dokken to Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo and Bret Michaels. He talks about...

Dec 18, 202455 min

In Memoriam: The Amazing Kreskin – 88 Times on Johnny Carson & 2 Times on TIJ

We pay tribute to George Joseph Kresge Jr. aka the Amazing Kreskin, who was a Johnny Carson favorite and appeared on the show 88 times! Kreskin passed away December 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Chris spoke with back in 2019, so in remembrance, we’re releasing that episode again! Kreskin told some great old Hollywood stories about Carson, the antics they pulled together (one of which involves planking Johnny Carson and having Bette Midler sit on him), and the mind-reading feats Kreskin performed on...

Dec 16, 202452 min

Classic Album Clash – The Police Reggatta de Blanc vs Zenyatta Mondatta

The Classic Album Clash is back, and this time the debate centers again on The Police! Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, music industry vet Paul Gargano, and Rybo from The Winnipeggers join to debate “Reggatta de Blanc” vs “Zenyatta Mondatta.” They examine cover art, songwriting, performances, and production, and of course, do the anticipated track-by-track breakdown, ultimately voting on which album is best. There’s plenty of trivia and stories along the way including which song is based on an o...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 33 min

Paul Heyman & Edge on ECW, Smackdown vs RAW – From the VAULT

It's Round 2 with Chris Jericho, Paul E. Heyman, and Edge circa June 2014 in New York City! And this time it's WWE Smackdown vs RAW, the beginning and end of ECW, Paul E.'s thoughts on Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Shane Douglas, and Raven, and Paul’s departure from WWE. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listen...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 9 min

We Get High With Keith Urban

Keith Urban has plenty to say about the making of his new album, “High,” and the tour he’s launching in 2025 in support of the new record. He talks about his early days playing in cover bands in Australia, how he was finally able to move to Nashville, where he got his love of country music, and the one show that changed his future. He has stories about playing gigs in airports on the luggage carousel, competing in singing competition shows on TV, serving as a judge on American Idol, and then the...

Dec 09, 202447 min

JWoww - From the Shore to the Screen

Devon is Jenni JWoww Farley’s first horror movie! She wrote, directed, and produced it, and even cast it herself. Jenni shares the story behind Devon and what inspired her to make it. She talks about the influence Stephen King had on her movie, the role that her Jersey Shore castmates played in the character development, and the Valentine’s Day gift from her fiancé that made the film’s location possible. She also gives us a sneak peak at Nanny Cam, the new horror film she’s writing and directing...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 2 min

Celebrating 11 Years of TIJ w Edge & Paul Heyman – From The Vault

In 2014, just a few weeks after Wrestlemania 30, Paul E. Heyman, Edge, and Chris Jericho met up in NY City and had a conversation for the ages! All three together, in-person... speaking in-depth about CM Punk; Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker & the end of the streak; and the trials and tribulations of their respective Hell In A Cell matches! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJ...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 3 min

Larry The Cable Guy Gits-R-Done!

Laugh along as Larry The Cable Guy workshops some jokes from his upcoming “Larry’s Nebraska Road Trip” tour and his one-off show in Las Vegas THIS Friday night, December 6th! He has stories about what and who inspired his famous character, how radio helped his comedic rise, the words of advice he got some the likes of Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin, the first thing he bought when he finally “made it” in comedy, and why he thought he got fired from the Pixar movie, Cars! And wait...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 2 min

Rock n Roll Restauranteur Chef Chris Santos

Celebrity Chef Chris Santos may be best known as a judge on Food Network’s Chopped, but he’s also beloved on the metal music festival scene! He spent most of the summer cooking up delicious food for artists and fans at Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville, and Aftershock! He did a burger collab with Metallica too! Chef Chris shares all those stories, along with tales from his early days in the New York restaurant scene! He talks about his real-life restaurant failure straight outta Goodfellas,...

Nov 29, 202456 min

Blackie Lawless Was My Hero In Grade 9

W.A.S.P. is in the middle of the “Album One Alive World Tour ‘24” performing their 1984 self-titled debut, and explains what inspired him to put the tour together, what’s surprised him most about the songs and performances, how he came up with their killer meet & greet experience and museum, and why “Tormentor” is currently his fav song in the set. Blackie also discusses the band’s early days, writing their first album, what it took to finally land their historic first record deal, and why they ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 7 min

Bobby Lashley’s AEW Path Of Destruction

Bobby Lashley’s first match in AEW is tomorrow at AEW Full Gear against Swerve Strickland, and yes, he has a message for Swerve! Bobby also talks about his move from amateur wrestling to professional wrestling, the role that Kurt Angle played in his decision, and how surviving a random bank robbery accelerated the career change. He has stories about his WWE tryout which also included Nic Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler), his time in OVW, being called up to the main roster, and his first PPV match that...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 6 min

Home Sweet Hollywood – The Most Famous Houses in Show Biz History!

Documentary filmmaker Tommy Avallone returns to share the BTS on his new film, “The House From..” And just like the title implies, Tommy made a doc about all of the most iconic houses featured in TV and films! He spoke to real-life owners and neighbors, and visited the actual homes from Full House, Friday, Breaking Bad, The Goonies, Can’t Hardly Wait, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Golden Girls, Halloween, and Twilight. He explains how he partnered with Ryan Reynolds production company, and got actor Jason...

Nov 20, 202458 min
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