Talk Is Jericho

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 favorite moments and matches at ECW, and share tales about Sabu, Chris Candido, The Sandman, RVD, Lance Storm, Brian Pillman, and of course Paul E. himself!   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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http

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 it was like to work with one of his childhood heroes! Plus, Ace talks about his relationship with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the 1996 KISS reunion tour, and how he feels about not being included in KISS’ final live show.   Purchase “10,000 Volts” album: https://mnrkheavy.com/collections/ace-frehley 2024 Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts tour & VIP tickets: https://www.acefrehley.com/tour_dates/index.php   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho Y

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 AEW after ROH shut down, and first meeting Toa backstage at AEW. They discuss their tag philosophy, work ethic, and differences between regular tag matches and 6-mans with Brian Cage. They also share stories from their recent 23-day tour of Japan with NJPW including working with Okada and Tanahashi, learning from Gedo, traveling on the babyface bus, and assimilating to Japanese culture!   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https

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, and the time he and Jericho wrestled a squad of little people at 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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. She also talks about her decision to leave Hef and the mansion, and what it was like to figure out life on her own!   Stream The Playboy Murders now: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/the-playboy-murders-investigation-discovery-atve-us Listen to “Girls Next Level”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-next-level/id1637803173   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website

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 played in improving MREs (ready-to-eat meals) for soldiers. Plus, he speaks to the work he does as a mental health and suicide prevention advocate, and he shares details on what he’s doing with superstar Chef Gordon Ramsay!   Purchase “Call Me Chef, Dammit!” - https://chefrush.com/call-me-chef-dammit/   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To l

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 Rager At Sea Six On The Beach.   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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and the Blackpool Combat Club. Plus, Action tells his side of his big win against Chris Jericho in Garland, TX.    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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 an alien bug in Men In Black, and capturing the essence of “Conan The Barbarian” creator Robert E. Howard in The Whole Wide World. Vincent also talks about his acting start, working as a bouncer at the Hard Rock Café to pay the bills in his early days, and his love of the ukulele.    Stream Echo on Disney+:  https://www.disneyplus.com/home   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Websit

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 tells his crazy Money In The Bank briefcase story. Plus, Nic recalls Shawn Michaels’ feedback about one of his matches, and he shares his journey into stand-up comedy with his brother, AEW star Ryan Nemeth.    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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p

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 pro wrestling lifestyle, and what drives them to continue to write and record. Jami also talks about his friendship with late, great WWE superstar Bray Wyatt, how they met and worked on WWE entrance theme together, and what it was like to play live at WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn III.   Purchase the new Code Orange album, “The Above” at https://codeorangetoth.com/   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Chri

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 response at the scene appeared, and social media reports of a large-scale power outage started surfacing, along with accounts of a full air traffic stoppage at Miami Dade International Airport. So which was it? Riotous teens creating mayhem? Or aliens invading Earth? The Paranormal 60’s Dave Schrader, along with ex-military Texas law enforcement officer Greg Lawson break down the scene in Miami! They also discuss infrasound, Project Blue Beam, USOs, and the recent Congressional Hearings.   Watch The Paranormal 60 with Dave

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 degree in History, and how she incorporated her love of history into her ring gear, music, and presentation. And she shares her thoughts on the JFK assassination! Plus, Deonna has stories from her time at Impact (now TNA) feuding with Mickie James, working with Toni Storm at Stardom in Japan, and rebuilding the women’s division in Ring Of Honor with Mandy Leon.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ch

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 to and after Toby’s arrest and conviction, and explain how the highest level of Kentucky politics factored into Toby’s case. Toby maintains his innocence about the missing Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, but has plenty of thoughts on theories as to why he was targeted the way he was.   Book a distillery tour with The Bourbon King Toby Curtsinger: https://www.bourbonbarrelcottages.com/the-bourbon-king-tour   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerich

Skye Blue is tearing it up as a heel in AEW after starting her tenue with the company as a bubbly babyface. Skye talks about her heel turn, why she’s having so much fun with Julia Hart, and what she hopes to accomplish next at AEW (can you say hardcore match?). She explains what it’s been like to work with Toni Storm, Saraya, and Ruby Soho, why she never misses a training opportunity with Dustin Rhodes, and how she approaches intergender tag matches. She also shares stories from her early days training in Chicago while still in high school, road tripping to indie shows in the mid-West with her mom in tow, and the circumstances that resulted in a midnight visit to the ER to get staples in her head.   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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy

Steve DeBro is the filmmaker behind the documentary, “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story,” which recounts the history of the historic Los Angeles venue! Steve talks about the Olympic’s wrestling and boxing history, and the stories he was able to gather & share thanks to in-depth sit-downs with everyone from Roddy Piper to The Destroyer! He goes into detail about the Roddy Piper, Guerrero Brothers feud, the infamous riot that started after Roddy played “La Cucaracha” on the bagpipes, and what happened to the LA territory when Vince McMahon came knocking. Steve chronicles the Olympic’s boxing history too, including the tragedy that marked the beginning of the Olympic’s downfall. He has tales about promoter Aileen Eaton who ran the Olympic during its heyday, and helped develop some incredible boxing and wrestling talent. He also gets into the Olympics foray into roller derby, and punk rock, and explains why the venue is so notorious for riots and violence!   Stream movie on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/

Kevin Nealon is telling stories about his Saturday Night Live days including the origin of Hanz & Franz, and the Subliminal Man, and how he landed the job as Weekend Update host. He talks about Chris Farley (and the infamous Chippendales sketch with Patrick Swayze), Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, and David Spade. He explains how Dana Carvey helped him get the SNL gig, and how he managed to squeeze standup gigs in between the brutal SNL schedule. Kevin also talks about his love of drawing and caricatures, what inspired his new book “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame,” and when we might see new episodes of his very funny YouTube series, “Hiking with Kevin.”   Watch “Hiking With Kevin” –  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BfPXleDan8dMbel6-C89Q   Purchase “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame” – https://kevinnealon.com/book/     Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ i

Brad Williams’ new comedy special on VEEPS is called “Starfish” for a very good reason! He shares a sneak peak at some of the material, tells Chris’ favorite bit, and recounts a couple of times when comedy’s got him in a bit of trouble at home! He reveals why he has heat with fellow dwarf actor, Peter Dinklage (of Game of Thrones fame), what happened when he met his comedy hero Robin Williams, and he recounts the run-in that he & Swoggle did on the most recent Jericho Cruise. And since Brad is also the Director of Comedy for the upcoming Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Five Alive, he of course has some cruise stories!   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https:

Kevin Von Erich and his sons, Marshall and Ross, talk about their legendary family’s wrestling dynasty, and reveal what they think about “The Iron Claw,” the new movie about their family’s storied life. Kevin explains what it was like growing up with dad, Fritz Von Erich, and his brothers, Kerry, David, Mike and Chris, how they build World Class Championship Wrestling into one of the hottest territories, and what inspired some of their groundbreaking production ideas and their in-ring style which ultimately changed the wrestling business. They talk about the tragedy that befell the family, and what it means to carry on their legacy. Kevin also talks about some of their incredible feuds and matches with the likes of The Fabulous Freebirds and Gino Hernandez.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO

Jeff Belanger returns to celebrate the scariest, most violent and dangerous holiday – Christmas! His new book, “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts,” details the real reasons we put up trees, hang stockings, string up lights, and exchange gifts this time of year, and it actually has nothing to do with Santa Claus or even religion. He discusses how monsters, goblins, ogres and witches from other cultures around the world morphed into the merry festivities of the season today. And he shares the stories and legends behind Krampus, the elf-like TomTen, Karakoncolas, the Gryla, and the Yule Cat! Naughty children beware!   Buy “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts” https://jeffbelanger.com/playlist/the-fright-before-christmas-surviving-krampus-and-other-yuletide-monsters-witches-and-ghosts/   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ