EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 54 MIN
Dani Means Increases the Voltage on American Gladiators
from Talk Is Jericho · host Chris Jericho
Dani Means is “Voltage” on the brand-new American Gladiators reboot on Amazon Prime, and she’s got one of the wildest paths to the arena! Dani talks about getting recruited for the show through a DM, surviving the grueling Gladiators fitness combine, creating the Voltage character, working alongside The Miz, Wardlow, J-Rod, and other elite athletes, and what really happens behind the scenes of the massive competition series. She breaks down her favorite events, the injuries, the pressure of performing in front of thousands of fans, and whether a second season is on the way. Dani also shares her journey from representing Hong Kong in international rugby, training for the Olympics, winning a Powerlifting World Championship, earning her IFBB Pro card in bodybuilding, and chasing a spot at the Olympia. Plus, rugby vs. football, natural bodybuilding, life in Hong Kong, owning a gym in Los Angeles, and how becoming an American Gladiator changed everything. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://Shopify.com/JERICHO Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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
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Dani Means is “Voltage” on the brand-new American Gladiators reboot on Amazon Prime, and she’s got one of the wildest paths to the arena! Dani talks about getting recruited for the show through a DM, surviving the grueling Gladiators fitness combine, creating the Voltage character, working alongside The Miz, Wardlow, J-Rod, and other elite athletes, and what really happens behind the scenes of the massive competition series. She breaks down her favorite events, the injuries, the pressure of performing in front of thousands of fans, and whether a second season is on the way. Dani also shares her journey from representing Hong Kong in international rugby, training for the Olympics, winning a Powerlifting World Championship, earning her IFBB Pro card in bodybuilding, and chasing a spot at the Olympia. Plus, rugby vs. football, natural bodybuilding, life in Hong Kong, owning a gym in Los Angeles, and how becoming an American Gladiator changed everything. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://Shopify.com/JERICHO Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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
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