Kyle Kinane tackles “The Fast & The Furious” and suburbia in his new special, “Dirt Nap,” which was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and is streaming now on YouTube! Kyle speaks to his fascination with the casting, acting, and stunts in the Vin Diesel film franchise, and how it fits into his new comedy special. He and Chris also outline a script for their own future sequel, which leads to a discussion about Marvel, Transformers, and even Star Wars. Plus, Kyle talks about opening for Marc Maron, the...
Apr 24, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Duane Chapman aka Dog The Bounty Hunter is sharing details from some of his famous cases, including his role in the hunt for Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito. He explains what he uncovered in the case, and the way he went about the hunt. He also talks about capturing Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico, and some of the other harrowing adventures he had during the 8 seasons of his A&E reality show “Dog The Bounty Hunter.” He shares how a stint in prison for a crime he didn’t commit led him to ...
Apr 19, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author Jon Finkel interviewed a couple hundred people in order to write his new book, “Macho Man: Dig It! The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage.” And of course that included Randy’s brother, Lanny Poffo! Jon recounts how he tracked down Lanny, the first conversation they had, and subsequent hours they spent speaking about Randy before Lanny’s passing in February of 2023. Jon has stories about Randy’s childhood, his journey to become a professional baseball player, the circumstances that...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Willow Nightingale was an integral part of Mercedes Mone’s debut at AEW in Boston, and explains how a previous match with Mercedes in Japan led to events on Dynamite. Willow details that NJPW match she had with Mercedes that ended with Mercedes’ injury and Willow unexpectedly becoming the inaugural New Japan Strong Women’s Champion. Willow also recounts her journey to AEW, how extra work during the pandemic led to her signing, and why she was so emotional seeing her “All Elite” graphic on the bi...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Elizabeth Hurley stars in the new film, Strictly Confidential, which was written and directed by her son, Damian! She talks about acting in the movie and serving as producer, and how she managed to keep the professional relationship separate from just being “mum.” She also has tons of stories about working with Mike Myers on the Austin Powers movies, doing Bedazzled with the late, great Harold Ramis, and rebooting her acting career on TV’s Gossip Girl. She also talks Hugh Grant and that infamous...
Apr 10, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cheryl Hines plays Cheryl David, Larry David’s wife, on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which is ending this Sunday night 4/7 after a 25-year run on HBO. Cheryl remembers her crazy improv audition process, the first scene she ever shot with Larry David, and what it was like to shoot a sitcom series with no script and no rehearsals! She has stories about the Seinfeld reunion arc on Curb, working with the late Richard Lewis, her favorite guest stars like Wanda Sykes and SNL alum Cheri Oteri, and who ruined ...
Apr 05, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Iron Sheik was author Brad Balukjian’s favorite wrestler as a kid growing up in the 80s, and directly inspired his new book, “The Six Pack: On The Road in Search of Wrestlemania.” Brad took a road trip to find and meet 6 of the Sheik’s wrestling contemporaries including Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas, Sgt. Slaughter, Jose Luis Rivera, Tito Santana, and Demolition Ax aka Bill Eadie. Brad shares the stories he discovered and learned about each including The Sheik being told to break Hulk Hogan’s leg, ...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ernie Hudson returns as Winston Zeddemore in the new “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and talks about donning the jumpsuit and proton pack in the latest installment of the beloved franchise! He shares behind-the-scenes stories from this latest movie, and what it’s been like to reunite with Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. He also tells the story of the original “Ghostbusters” from his audition and casting to shooting in New York City to working with Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman to his initial reactio...
Mar 29, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Papa Roach scored four #1 singles off their latest album, “Ego Trip,” including “Leave A Light On,” of which they’re donating a portion of their royalties to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix explains how suicide has touched his life dating back to the lyrics of the band’s monster first single “Last Resort,” which just crossed the 1 billion mark in streams! He talks early days trying to get noticed and signed, selling music to kids waiting in line at Korn sh...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast RJ City hosts a special Q+A with The Ocho live from the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Five Alive! Some of the topics tackled – AEW’s first year, AEW’s future, an AEW PPV on the cruise, Kenny Omega, Kevin Owens, The List, Corazon de Leon, the Hall of Fame, Guns N Roses, Metallica, ABBA, and Danny Garcia & Isiah Kassidy. There’s also a run-in from Brad Williams, a heated debate about (but no demonstration of) the Walls of Jericho, and the story behind Jerishow! Thanks to our sponsors...
Mar 22, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The highly-anticipated sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem, from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss debuted today on Netflix, and star John Bradley returns to talk about it. He shares how and when he found out about the project, what it’s like having a part written specifically for you, and the real-life references that inspired his character’s name, Jack Rooney. He talks about the 18-month shoot, filming with green screens, and why this series is more about humanity than aliens. He...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, has some great stories about his 36 seasons hosting the competition travel show! He talks about the new season that just started on Wednesday, the two new countries they’re visiting (Dominican Republic & Barbados, Rihanna’s childhood home), the competitors, and some of the crazy things that happen as the race runs toward the finish. He also talks about the craziest challenges and couples, his favorite cities and countries, the research he does for each sho...
Mar 15, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Ospreay is All Elite, and just made his AEW Dynamite debut! Will talks about his decision to sign with AEW over WWE, the role that Chris Jericho and Tony Khan played in that decision, the injury he suffered during his Revolution match against Takeshita, and the words Ric Flair spoke to him backstage after that match. Will shares stories from his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, how he survived COVID lockdown, and what he loves most about the Japanese culture and people. He details some of...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dave Meltzer returns to talk about the legacy and career of the late, Ole Anderson, who passed away at home last week at the age of 81. Dave and Chris talk about how Ole became an “Anderson,” and started teaming with Gene Anderson as “The Minnesota Wrecking Crew” in 1968. They talk about Ole’s legendary feud with the great Dusty Rhodes, and how he later ended up in the Four Horsemen with Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and Ric Flair. They also discuss his career as booker and eventual owner of Geo...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Billy Mitchell is the Video Game Player of the Century, the first to achieve a perfect score of 3,333,360 points on the original Pac-Man arcade game, the original high score record-holder on Donkey Kong, and the subject of the 2007 documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.” He shares the illustrious story of his famed video game career including what inspired him to start playing Donkey Kong specifically, how he got hooked on Pac-Man, why he was determined to beat both games, and ho...
Mar 06, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bruce Dickinson returns to talk about “The Mandrake Project,” his first new solo album in some 20 years! And of course, in true Bruce fashion, this “project” is so much more than just an album; it’s a comic book series and tour too! Bruce talks about the timing of the album, the meaning behind Mandrake, what it was like to work with guitarist Roy Z again, and how he managed to write and produce a comic book series at the same time (with a little help from “Sons of Anarchy” creator, writer, and d...
Mar 01, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast There would be no WWE Attitude Era, no AEW, and maybe no Stone Cold Steve Austin if not for Extreme Championship Wrestling. The legendary promotion owned and helmed by creative genius Paul E. Heyman completely revolutionized the professional wrestling business with its hardcore, violent and extreme style that encouraged crowd chants, the use of weapons, and multiple high spots per match. The Dudley Boyz, Bully Ray (aka Bubba Ray) and D-Von, Jerry Lynn, and Missy Hyatt relive some of their favori...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has some hilarious stories about his days on the road with KISS, and drinking with everyone from the New York Yankees to actor Nick Nolte. He remembers roadie’ing for Jimi Hendrix, and what he originally thought at the time about Gene Simmons’ new band discovery, Daddy Longlegs (aka Van Halen). Trixter guitarist Steve Brown, who produced, engineered and co-wrote Ace’s new solo album, “10,000 Volts,” also joins to talk about the making of the record, and what i...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona are Gates of Agony and current ROH 6-Man Champs alongside Brian Cage. They talk about their formation as a tag team, how they came to join Mogul Embassy, and their reaction when they initially heard Prince Nana was joining their faction too. Toa talks about getting his wrestling career started during the pandemic, training with Hall of Famer Rikisihi, and how he got the opportunity at AEW. Kaun remembers the final days of ROH, getting called by QT Marshall to come to AE...
Feb 21, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast You never know what might happen on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea, and that includes live podcasts! Paul Wight and comedian Brad Williams joined Chris in the ring… to talk about life from their very unique perspectives! They get into childhood teasing, first kisses, dating, international travel and hotels, and how their respective statures directly influenced their career choices and success. Paul also has some great stories about the first time he met Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair,...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Holly Madison was 22-years old when she moved into the Playboy mansion with Hugh Hefner. She lived there for 7 years, and describes what it was like to live in Hef’s world of rules, curfews, no outside jobs, and other beautiful women. She shares her typical day-in-the-life at the mansion during that time, what inspired the reality show “The Girls Next Door” on E!, her friendships then and now with Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson, and how that changed her life and relationship with Hef. Sh...
Feb 14, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chef Andre Rush has cooked for four US Presidents – Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. The former Military chef explains how he got the gig, what it was like to cook for each President, and who really ran the White House Kitchen! He also talks about his 24-inch biceps, and how one chance picture that went viral on social media made him a household name, and sparked a friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Chef Andre served in the military too, and discusses the role he ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast After careful consideration, Head of Studio, Mr. Khan, granted permission for Timeless Toni Storm to do an in-depth interview with Mr. Lionheart, Chris Jericho. Ms. Storm discusses her relationship with her adoring butler, Luther, her new eager assistant, Mariah May, and her nemesis, Hikaru Shida. She talks about props, shoes, robes, rashes, and small-mouth Caribbean sea bass. She also reveals her big plans for both next year’s AEW All In London at Wembley, and Chris Jericho’s Rock & Wrestling R...
Feb 07, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Top Flight & Action Andretti had the best live TV match that Chris has ever seen! They took on Vikingo, Komander, and Penta on Rampage and tore the house down! Dante & Darius Martin and Action Andretti break down that crazy match from planning to execution. They also talk about their friendship and chemistry inside & outside of the ring, how their trios team came together, and what they hope for their collective future in AEW. They also talk about “The Lads,” Miro and CJ Perry, The Young Bucks, ...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vincent D’Onofrio is Marvel’s Kingpin in the new Disney+ series, Echo, as well as Hawkeye, and of course, Daredevil! He talks about bringing Wilson Fisk to life in the Marvel Universe, what it was like to shoot Echo, and what we can expect to see when Daredevil: Born Again eventually comes to Disney+. Vincent also shares stories from his incredible career including working on his first big movie, Full Metal Jacket with director Stanley Kubrick, playing Thor in Adventures In Babysitting, becoming...
Jan 31, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nic Nemeth shares the story behind his New Japan Pro Wrestling debut, and how he managed to keep it a secret! He talks about his WWE release after nearly 20 years, and what Vince McMahon had to say about it. He remembers training at OVW, learning from Lance Storm and Chavo Guerrero, how David Diggler turned into Dolph Ziggler, and how he made the most of his record losses at WWE. He also breaks down his two WWE World Heavyweight title runs involving Edge and Alberto Del Rio respectively, and tel...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Code Orange have a new album, “The Above,” a new drummer in Max Portnoy, and stories for days about Slipknot, Corey Taylor, Korn, Billy Corgan, and System of a Down. Singer Jami Morgan and Max talk about working with legendary producer Steve Albini on the band’s new studio album, “The Above,” the prep that Max did to join the band and learn the music, and what it was like to record all together in one room. They talk about the DIY work ethic needed to succeed in music, how similar it is to the p...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On New Year’s Day, a group of 50 or so teens started a riot at the Bayside Marketplace, an outdoor mall just a few miles away from Miami’s infamous South Beach. The teens were allegedly lighting off fireworks and fighting, and that led to complete panic and chaos at the mall along with numerous arrests. But social media had a completely different accounting of what happened at the mall! Grainy video footage was posted showing an 8 to 10-foot grey beings; pictures of an overwhelming police respon...
Jan 19, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Virtuoso Deonna Purrazzo has arrived at AEW! She explains how and when her deal came together, what it was like to hideout backstage after sneaking into the building, and why it was such a dream come true to debut in New Jersey! She also details her history and experience with WWE and NXT, what the day-to-day was like during her time there, and why that almost made her give up on wrestling. The recent college grad talks about going to back to college during the pandemic, earning a Bachelor’s...
Jan 17, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Bourbon King Toby Curtsinger was featured on the Netflix documentary Heist for his alleged role in stealing a half million dollars in expensive Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from Buffalo Trace, the Kentucky distillery that he’d worked at since 1988. The case became known as Pappygate!Toby, and Jeff Waldridge, who worked in law enforcement in Kentucky at the time, tell Toby’s story in great detail. They outline the culture of the bourbon business, recount all of the events an circumstances lead up...
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