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Talk Is Jericho

by Chris Jericho

Multiple-time world champion pro wrestler. Fozzy frontman. New York Times best-selling author. Chris Jericho brings his trademark energy, curiosity and no-BS style to Talk Is Jericho, going one-on-one with some of the biggest names in wrestling, rock & metal, movies, television, comedy, horror and the paranormal. From wild road stories and behind-the-scenes secrets to career-defining moments and the stories you’ve never heard, Talk Is Jericho delivers unforgettable conversations with the people who make pop culture happen.

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Episodes

  1. An American Werewolf Is Naughton

    David Naughton shares BTS stories from the making of An American Werewolf in London, and one of the greatest practical-effects transformations ever put on film! He reveals what it was really like spending 5 days and 10 hours a day in Rick Baker’s makeup chair, running naked through an OPEN…

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  2. A Fistful Of Anthrax

    Anthrax joins Chris Jericho backstage at the Alamodome to break down “Cursum Perficio,” their first new album in 10 years, and what it took to finally get Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais and Charlie Benante back in the room making music together. They get into “The Long...

  3. The Wild Wild West of Back To The Future 3

    Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back to the Future Day and finally complete the TIJ Back to the Future trilogy breakdown with a deep dive into Back to the Future Part III! Brad and Chris break down why the Western sequel was so divisive when it hit theaters, why it plays more like the original...

  4. The Megalife of Dave Mustaine

    Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine returns talk about his new book, In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir, and the cancer diagnosis that changed his life. He shares how aching teeth led to the discovery of cancer, the brutal realities of radiation treatment, how it affected his singing, and why…

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  5. Mike McCready's Farewell To Seasons Is Alive!

    Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready talks about his new graphic novel and companion album, “Farewell to Seasons,” and the real Seattle rock stories that inspired it. He shares memories of Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bone, how Chris Cornell welcomed Eddie Vedder into the Seattle scene, the making…

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  6. The SUMO Championship League Pushes Into The Big Time

    Stuart Snyder is launching the SUMO Championship League In Austin, Texas this Saturday, October 10th! The former WWE President & COO reveals his vision for turning sumo into a full-scale live sports spectacular, creating larger-than-life stars, and building a true league with international…

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  7. Dumb Blonde with Bunnie XO

    Asking the questions others are afraid to. Bunnie XO host of the Dumb Blonde podcast – the ultimate destination for comedy, trending and lifestyle. Get ready to dive into hilarious discussions about relationships, trauma, embarrassing moments, and all the realness life throws at us. Join Bunnie...

  8. David Finlay - Brogue, Bullet Club & Bloodlines

    AEW’s David Finlay breaks down his journey from growing up as Fit Finlay’s son to spending 11 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling, and ultimately making the jump to AEW! He talks training with his dad in a WWE ring in their garage, wrestling Fit’s final match, cutting his teeth in England, and...

  9. Bruce Campbell Talks Ernie & Emma and Evil Dead

    Bruce Campbell is back, and he’s got plenty to say about Evil Dead, Ash Williams, Sam Raimi, and his brand-new movie, Ernie & Emma! Bruce reveals why he’s officially done playing Ash, how meeting Sam Raimi in high school changed his life, why Stephen King helped save the original Evil Dead, and…

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  10. Art The Clown vs The Joker

    David Howard Thornton returns for a deep dive into Batman’s greatest villain, The Joker! The Art the Clown actor reveals how The Joker helped inspire his Terrifier character, why Mark Hamill will always be his Joker, what he loved about Jack Nicholson, and why he originally hated the idea of…

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  11. Michael Sweet's Throne Of Thorns

    Michael Sweet returns to talk Stryper’s new album “Throne of Thorns.” He explains why Oz Fox wasn’t able to play guitar on the new album, what it was like handling all the guitar parts himself, and why they decided to be fully transparent about Oz’s role on the record. Michael also goes deep on...

  12. The Triumph & Truyện of VietSlam

    Vietnam Pro Wrestling founders Rocky Huynh and Carey are back to tell the incredible story behind VietSlam, the new documentary produced by Chris Jericho about the rise of pro wrestling in Vietnam! They reveal how the original Talk Is Jericho interview unexpectedly led to the film, how they kept...

  13. The Good, The Crazy & The Truly Wacky - Presenting The Sh***y Movie Club

    Shadie, founder of the Sh***y Movie Club, joins Chris Jericho to celebrate the movies that are so crazy you can’t look away! He explains how The Room, Troll 2, Birdemic, Neil Breen and Samurai Cop became cult classics, and why sincerity is the secret ingredient. He gets into Francis Ford…

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  14. Brian Posehn – The Big Bang of Bert Kibbler

    Brian Posehn got a surprise call from Chuck Lorre that turned his Big Bang Theory character, Bert Kibbler, into one of the leads of the new spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! He talks about finally getting top billing after decades in Hollywood, working with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross…

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  15. From Backbeat To Blade - The Roles of Stephen Dorff

    Stephen Dorff has been acting for 40 years, and he’s got the stories to prove it! He talks growing up in Hollywood, getting his start on Diff’rent Strokes, Roseanne, and Married… with Children, choosing The Power of One with Morgan Freeman over acting school, and the movies he wishes he hadn’t...

  16. Guttenberg On Patrol - Steve Talks His Biggest Hits

    Steve Guttenberg celebrates 50 years in Hollywood with stories from Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Diner, Can’t Stop the Music, and his new movie, American Summer! He shares stories from the making of Diner alongside Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser and Daniel Stern. He explains how...

  17. The Sunset Marquis – Rock N Roll’s Most Debaucherous Hotel

    Filmmaker Tyler Measom unlocks the wild rock & roll history of Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Marquis in his new documentary, If These Walls Could Rock! Hear how Bruce Springsteen came aboard after the movie was already finished, what happened when Slash met Keith Richards and his knife, and the...

  18. Paul Di’Anno – Remembering the Prodigal Son of Iron Maiden

    Documentary filmmaker Wes Orshoski spent nine years following original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno for his new film, Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, and reveals what really happened during the final years of Paul’s life. He shares the shocking reality of Paul’s health when filming began,...

  19. You’re Killing Me, Smalls! Patrick Renna Returns To The Dugout

    Patrick Renna shares BTS stories from The Sandlot including how he landed Ham Porter as one of his very first acting jobs, the original version of “You’re Killing Me, Smalls,” the scene that was rewritten for him the night before filming, sneaking into Basic Instinct with the cast, and why The...

  20. The Lunacy of Violent J & Juggalo Championship Wrestling

    Violent J of Insane Clown Posse returns to tell the wild story of Juggalo Championship Wrestling and how JCW went from wrestling made strictly for Juggalos to a promotion fighting for respect from the entire wrestling world. He explains what he learned working with WWE, NWA, MLW, GCW and AAA, why...

  21. Charles Band's Full Moon Fever

    Legendary horror filmmaker Charles Band shares the wild stories behind Puppet Master, Ghoulies, Full Moon Features and more than 400 movies! He reveals how the infamous Ghoulie-in-the-toilet poster turned Ghoulies into a hit, why Puppet Master launched Full Moon and spawned 14 movies, and what he...

  22. Robert Romanus’ Five Point Plan, Damone and 44 Years of Fast Times

    Robert Romanus, aka Mike Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, tells the stories behind one of the most quotable characters of the ’80s! He reveals the six-week-plus audition that finally landed him the role, why he decided Damone was an East Coast transplant, and how Cameron Crowe’s…

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  23. Smuggling Reptiles With The Monsters of God

    Tiger King and Chimp Crazy filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride uncover the wild world of reptile smuggling and illegal wildlife trafficking in their new HBO docuseries, Monsters of God! They reveal how rare snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles are smuggled across borders, the…

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  24. Super Trooper Jay Chandrasekhar Fights Burt Reynolds

    Jay Chandrasekhar joins to celebrate the release of Super Troopers 3, in theaters today (August 7)! He shares the unbelievable journey behind the franchise – from how the original Super Troopers nearly never got made and the Sundance screening that changed everything, to living in George…

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  25. We All Scream For Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man

    Eli Roth returns to break down his wild new horror movie, Ice Cream Man, hitting theaters THIS Friday, August 7th. He reveals how the original idea for Ice Cream Man sat in his notebook for more than 20 years before finally making it to the big screen, why he wanted to recapture the no-rules…

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  26. Kiske Contemplates Chameleon - The Story Behind Helloween's Most Controversial Album

    Michael Kiske joins Chris Jericho for an in-depth conversation about one of Helloween's most misunderstood albums, 1993's Chameleon. Kiske explains why the band intentionally pushed beyond power metal, how Kai Hansen's departure changed Helloween's chemistry, why Chameleon felt more like three…

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  27. Vince Russo’s Total Nonstop Agony

    Vince Russo returns to talk about his new book, Total Nonstop Agony, and reveal the real stories behind his years in TNA Wrestling. He explains how Vince McMahon tried to bring him back to WWE, why he chose Jeff Jarrett and TNA instead, and how the company went from weekly PPVs to national...

  28. Serena DC Analyzes The Alien Hybrid Species

    Serena D.C. talks about the UFO sighting that changed her life, how a CE5 experience led her to work with Dr. Stephen Greer, and why she’s spent the last several years investigating UFOs, alien encounters, and the paranormal. She explains the shocking claims behind her new documentary The…

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  29. Tig & Bobby - The Sons Of Anarchy Reunite

    Kim Coates and Mark Boone Jr. talk all things Sons of Anarchy! They share how they landed the iconic roles of “Tig Trager” and “Bobby Munson” after multiple auditions, why creator Kurt Sutter originally wanted a real Elvis impersonator to play Bobby, the last-minute casting changes after the…

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  30. Jericho vs The Bread Basket Boys

    The Bread Basket Boys – brothers Zach and Danny Guarino – reveal how they turned a simple idea into one of the biggest comedy brands on social media! They explain how their viral sports-style drafts, Top 10 lists, Imposter game, 20 Qs bit, and comedy skits helped them build millions of followers...

  31. The First Lady of Wrestling - Missy Hyatt

    Missy Hyatt celebrates her upcoming Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 episode, and sets the record straight about one of wrestling's most groundbreaking careers! She shares her memories of breaking into World Class Championship Wrestling alongside Hollywood John Tatum, working for Fritz Von Erich…

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  32. Late Night with David Dastmalchian

    David Dastmalchian joins to talk about the journey from addiction, homelessness and living in his car to becoming one of Hollywood's busiest character actors. He shares how he landed his breakout role as Thomas Schiff, The Joker's henchman opposite Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, what he learned...

  33. Jeff Jarrett Talks The Rise & Fall, and Rise of TNA

    Jeff Jarrett and Dark Side Of The Ring co-creator Evan Husney breakdown the brand-new three-part Dark Side Of The Ring story about TNA Wrestling! They discuss why the TNA story grew from two episodes to three, how they got Jeff Jarrett involved, and what he brought to the production in addition…

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  34. The USA’s Best American Songs About America

    The Pod of Thunder guys return for a special Fourth of July music episode! Nick, America’s Little Brother Andy, and Chris L. join for a Top 10 of songs about anything America-related, no matter how loosely! They reveal why Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Living Colour, Styx, and David Bowie...

  35. Inside The Dark Side Of The Ring Season 7

    Dark Side Of The Ring co-creator and Executive Producer Evan Husney returns to preview Season 7 of the hit VICE series! He shares how the show landed its first-ever three-part episode chronicling Jeff Jarrett's rollercoaster journey building TNA, how Tony Khan ended up appearing in the…

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  36. 50 Years Of Pro Wrestling Rankings with Joey Cassata

    Author, musician, and Jericho Cruise favorite Joey Cassata returns to discuss his incredible new book, Wrestler Rankings: The Complete Year-by-Year History (1975-2025)! Joey explains how he spent 18 months compiling 50 years of wrestling history into one massive volume featuring the biggest…

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  37. Ospreay vs Ricochet, 2016 - The Match That Changed The Game

    Will Ospreay and Ricochet join to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the match that changed modern professional wrestling – their unforgettable Best of the Super Juniors 2016 classic in Korakuen Hall. They reveal how the match came together, why they never expected it to go viral, what was really...

  38. Rachel Bolan - Gargoyle Of The Skid Row State

    Rachel Bolan returns to talk about his first-ever solo album, “Gargoyle Of The Garden State,” why now was finally the right time to make it, and how producer Nick Raskulinecz helped bring the project to life. Rachel breaks down the all-star guest lineup featuring Corey Taylor, Nuno Bettencourt,...

  39. Dani Means Increases the Voltage on American Gladiators

    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...

  40. Is Cannibalism Legal? Can You Get a DUI on a Horse? Find Out Now!!

    Mike Mandell is a lawyer, content creator, and the author of Oops...That's Illegal!: A Book For The Wildly Curious (and the Accidental Outlaw), and he’s breaking down some of the strangest laws, legal loopholes, and everyday situations that could land you in trouble! Mike explains what you should...

  41. Kim Thayil’s Screaming Soundgarden Life

    Kim Thayil from Soundgarden talks about his new memoir, A Screaming Life, and shares stories and memories from every era of one of rock’s most influential bands! Kim discusses learning guitar, discovering punk rock, the early Seattle music scene, Mother Love Bone and Andrew Wood, Soundgarden’s...

  42. Monday After Mania - Grading The Annual WWE Resets

    Paul Petrone breaks down the biggest, wildest, and most important Monday Night RAW episodes after WrestleMania in WWE history, all from his new book, Monday After Mania: WWE's Annual Reckoning Since 1993! Paul explains why the RAW after WrestleMania became WWE's ultimate performance review, and...

  43. 43 Kills In 3 Minutes, A 12-Foot Minotaur & A Werewolf: Dissecting Devour

    Director Scott B. Hansen, writer/producer Desirée Hansen, actor Gus Langley, and even Mae the werewolf join to talk about the wild new horror movie DEVOUR! Find out how a movie about a vampire metal band spiraled into a universe filled with werewolves, sirens, warlocks, minotaurs, zombies…

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  44. It's For The Kids - Charlie Benante Talks New Anthrax, Pantera, Maiden & Hetfield

    Charlie Benante returns to talk all about the brand-new Anthrax single “It’s For The Kids,” the upcoming album “Cursum Perficio,” and why it took Anthrax nearly 10 YEARS to release new music! Charlie explains the Anthrax songwriting process, writing riffs and demos on guitar, balancing ideas with...

  45. Glen Matlock – Anarchy In The TIJ for Episode 1300

    Glen Matlock returns to talk all about the new documentary, I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol, and why he finally wanted to tell HIS side of the Sex Pistols story! Glen explains his complicated relationship with Johnny Rotten/John Lydon, what really caused the original split, and why the “Glen got fired...

  46. My Precious Andy Serkis

    Andy Serkis is one of the true pioneers of motion capture acting, and is responsible for bringing some of the biggest characters in movie history to life including Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, Caesar in Planet of the Apes, King Kong, and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy!...

  47. Frankie Kazarian Champions The New TNA Era

    Frankie Kazarian is back, and this time he explains why he left AEW and returned to TNA, how one conversation with Scott D’Amore convinced him to come back, and why the company’s switch from Impact back to the TNA name created so much buzz with fans! Frankie talks about becoming TNA World…

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  48. Ringo Starr’s Fab Life

    Author Tom Doyle talks about his new book, Ringo: A Fab Life, and the incredible story behind Ringo Starr’s rise from Liverpool drummer to global icon! Tom explains why Ringo was the secret weapon behind The Beatles’ sound, how his unique drumming style changed rock music forever, and why the…

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  49. All Aboard The Jurassic Express

    Jack Perry and Luchasaurus return to talk about the evolution of Jurassic Express, how they initially met and got put together, and what really changed once the AEW cameras started rolling! Jack explains the origin of Jungle Boy, transforming into “The Scapegoat,” being set on fire by Darby…

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  50. Led Zeppelin Live Aid ’85 – Celebration Day or Misty Mountain Slop

    Led Zeppelin’s infamous Live Aid reunion gets the full TIJ watchalong treatment with returning Pod Of Thunder hosts Chris L and Nick Pollack, and first-time TIJ guest, Detroit radio legend Meltdown! Was Zeppelin’s 1985 Live Aid performance really the train wreck rock history claims it was? Or has...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Multiple-time world champion pro wrestler. Fozzy frontman. New York Times best-selling author. Chris Jericho brings his trademark energy, curiosity and no-BS style to Talk Is Jericho, going one-on-one with some of the biggest names in wrestling, rock & metal, movies, television, comedy, horror and the paranormal. From wild road stories and behind-the-scenes secrets to career-defining moments and the stories you’ve never heard, Talk Is Jericho delivers unforgettable conversations with the people who make pop culture happen.

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Multiple-time world champion pro wrestler. Fozzy frontman. New York Times best-selling author. Chris Jericho brings his trademark energy, curiosity and no-BS style to Talk Is Jericho, going one-on-one with some of the biggest names in wrestling, rock & metal, movies, television, comedy, horror and...

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