Talk Is Jericho

Howie Mandel is the A-list guest celebrating 1000 episode of TIJ this week! The stand-up comic, “Deal or No Deal” host, AI proponent, and judge of “America’s Got Talent” shares some pretty incredible stories from his days guesting on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He made 22 appearances with Johnny and details his first-ever spot to the last stint that resulted in his ban from the popular late night talk show. Howie discusses the role that both Joan Rivers and The Comedy Store’s Mitzi Shore played in his career, why he left the country when “Deal or No Deal” premiered on NBC, and what he hopes artificial intelligence will do for his legacy after he’s gone. **This was recorded pre WGA / SAG-Aftra strike Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers

QTV is QT Marshall, Harley Cameron, and Aaron Solo, and AEW’s new faction explains how they formed, and what Harvey Levin’s TMZ has to do with their act. You’ll hear the details behind the Binaca spray, the name, the Powerhouse Hobbs hype, and how each member was recruited. Harley also talks about her rap battle with The Acclaimed’s Max Caster, hitting on Anthony Bowens, and Billy Gunn’s reaction and input to the whole segment. Aaron Solo shares his journey to AEW and how one formal email led to an eventual contract signing. And QT reveals the story behind his Ambulance match vs Pentagon Jr. at last week’s AAA Triplemania event, discusses his friendship with Cody Rhodes, and offers some insight into his office job as Tony Khan’s right-hand man!   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Bosch Tools: learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: check out ht

So what did Kuarantine do when they weren’t onstage performing during their recent tour? They watched Decline of the Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years of course! Jericho, Bassist PJ Farley, drummer Kent Slucher, and guitarists Joe McGuinness and Charlie Parra share their favorite scenes, lines, songs, and bands in the documentary written by Penelope Spheeris. They share trivia about the time, the Sunset Strip, and some of the musicians they’ve encountered in the scene.   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

Rocky Huynh grew up loving pro wrestling, and that inspired him to start the first and only wrestling promotion in Vietnam – Vietnam Pro Wrestling. Rocky, and VPW English commentator, the Canadian-born Carey Wass, share the incredible and unlikely story of Vietnam Pro Wrestling from their early days wrestling on mats with no ring, to having veteran Japanese wrestler Fugofugo Yumeji come to Saigon to train them to putting on their first show and finally getting a real ring. They talk about the help they’ve received along the way from Pete Dunn (of NXT fame) and Viva Van (who’s appeared on AEW), and what they hope to achieve in the coming year. They also introduce their talented roster, and describe some of their flagship live shows.   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

New York Times best-selling author and true crime expert, Jillian Lauren, extensively interviewed the most prolific serial killer in American history, Sam Little, and as a result of her effort, aided law enforcement in clearing 63 of Little’s alleged 90-plus murders. She spent a year visiting Little in prison, and built such a rapport with him that he left her all of his worldly possessions along with his brain when he died in 2020. Jillian recounts what led her to contact Sam Little in the first place, how letter writing turned into in-person visits, and what it took to get him to reveal details about his killings. She also talks about what it was like to put the entire, horrific experience into written form in her book, “Behold The Monster: Confronting a Serial Killer,” and the toll the entire process took on her mental health and her family.    Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Factor – visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 and use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first box eBay Motors: get the right part

John and Jamie from True Crimecast return to discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of actor/comedian Bob Saget of “Full House” fame. America’s dad was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida on January 9, 2022. His death was ruled an accident and attributed to hitting his head in a fall, but due to numerous unanswered questions about his passing, many are not convinced the case is as open and shut as authorities would have the public believe. There was no blood found anywhere in the room, and all of the furniture was padded or soft. There were no eye witnesses and no card key records or video footage indicating someone else entered Bob’s room between the time he checked in and the time his body was discovered. His family also immediately had all of the records around his death permanently sealed. So what exactly happened to Bob Saget? John, Jamie and Jericho dissect the many alternate theories and explanations for his untimely passing.   Thank you for supporting our spon

The Gambler Jeff Gann of WCW fame is very much alive and well despite the erroneous reports of his death last month! Jeff sets the record straight about the false story. He and Chris Jericho also watch the 5-minute match (and Jericho’s second ever at WCW) that resulted in Chris getting signed. Chris explains the circumstances surrounding that match, and why it was “make it or break it” for him at that point in his career. They also talk about The Gambler’s 9-year tenure at WCW from how he got signed to why he left in 1999 and never looked back.  Jeff remembers working with Kevin Nash, Rick Rude, and Dustin Rhodes. He talks about what he learned from his idol and mentor, Ole Anderson, the feedback he got from Arn Anderson that he carried through his career, and how he ended up being among the first to train a young Paul Wight aka Big Show!    Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factorme

Tim Chizmar is a nudist versus a naturist, and explains the difference between the two, and then clarifies how “artists” fit into the picture. He talks about the unlikely television series that inspired him to become a nudist, how he started participating in nude events like bike rides and marathons, and why there is nothing sexual about it. He discusses the unspoken rules of the nudist scene, the major faux paus to avoid, nudist etiquette, and the one taboo word in the community. Tim shares stories from his nude stand up comedy tour, the infamous Bay To Breakers run in San Francisco, the many naked bike rides that take place all over the States, and his nude comedy film, The Nudels of Nudeland (streaming on Troma). He talks about the positive impact that nudists have on body acceptance and positivity, and what’s attracting the younger generation to the scene. Plus, he details the celebrities who support the nudist scene.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an

Zak Zodiac comes from the famous Knight wrestling family in the UK, and explains what it was like growing up in the ring under the tutelage of his father Rowdy Ricky Knight and his mom, Julia Knight (aka Sweet Saraya). Zak talks about wrestling at the holiday camps in Britain when he was 6-years old, making his official debut at the age of 10, donning a Pink Power Ranger suit to have matches with his younger sister, Saraya, tagging with his older brother, Roy as the UK Hooligans, and learning from greats like Drew McDonald and Robbie Brookside. Zak also details his multiple tryouts for WWE, the opportunity he passed up with New Japan Pro Wrestling, and why he believes this is his year! Plus, he talks about the making of the movie “Fighting With My Family,” what it was like working with The Rock and Stephen Merchant, and the impact the film had on him both personally and professionally.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ

There’s more to the infamous Jack The Ripper story than meets the eye! And that’s why the Hometown Ghost Stories crew returns to tell the tale! Rob Coakley, Jesse Wilkins, and Dave Wilkins break down the cases of the 5 canonical victims of Jack The Ripper, the evidence surrounding each, and the most popular suspects in Ripperology. They share their thoughts on who might actually be Jack The Ripper.  And of course they also discuss the details of the hauntings and sightings associated with each victim, and what makes these paranormal events so unusual. Watch Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE every Tuesday at 9pm Eastern on YouTube: youtube.com/c/hometownghoststories   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ40 and use code TIJ40 to get 40% off your first box eBay Motors: get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com Metro By T-Mobile: Switch a

What exactly happened between Don Callis and Kenny Omega? And just who is Don’s new superstar Japanese stud pro wrestler, Takeshita? Don sets the record straight about his recent falling out with his former protégé, and details the role that Kenny’s cage match with Jon Moxley and the big Anarchy In The Arena match between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club played in the dissolution of their relationship. He speaks to what he refers to as the toxic relationship between Kenny and The Young Bucks, how “friendship” proved to be the ultimate betrayal, and why Kenny will never be successful without Don. Don and his new protégé, Takeshita, outline their plans to not only take Championship gold at AEW, but to also usurp Kenny Omega as the God of Pro Wrestling.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ40 and use code TIJ40 to get 40% off your first box eBay Motors: get the righ

Ricky Morton, one half of the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Express tag team, returns to the show with his son, Kerry Morton, the current NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion. The father-son duo have been tagging on the indie scene, and talk about what that’s been like, and how they enjoy working with Billy Corgan and NWA. Ricky also shares some stories from his days in the ring with Robert Gibson, working with Dusty Rhodes and Jim Crockett, and their big feuds with the Midnight Express and Jim Cornette. Ricky details the time he won the World title from Ric Flair, and the circumstances that led to him surrendering the belt right after he won it! He talks about working for NWA in the ‘80s, why he and Robert jumped to Smokey Mountain Wrestling in the early 90s, and what motivates him to keep getting in the ring today.    Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ40 and use code

The CAC returns and this time it’s a Pantera battle! 1990’s “Cowboys From Hell” versus 1992’s “Vulgar Display of Power.” And joining the track-by-track analysis and trivia fun are Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward, drummer Grant Brooks, and tour manager Sam Abernathy. They talk album covers, production, songwriting and lyrics, and the importance of “Cowboys From Hell” in 90s heavy metal. They discuss Vinnie Paul’s hard-hitting drum style, Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott’s guitar skills, the understated bass playing of Rex Brown, and the evolution of frontman Phil Anselmo. They dig into the brothers’ musical chemistry, and what Vinnie and Dime might say about the resurrection of Pantera with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante in the lineup.    Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ40 and use code TIJ40 to get 40% off your first box eBay Motors: get the right parts, the right fit, and the

Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks in WWE) broke the internet when she signed with Stardom, the all-women’s wrestling company in Japan! But Stardom was already a hot promotion before Mercedes signed. They were recently purchased by Bushiroad, which also owns New Japan Pro Wrestling, and have already amassed quite a storied history for their relatively 10 short years as a company. StardomCast podcast hosts, Rob Goodwin and Matt Turner, join to talk about Mercedes’ arrival at Stardom, the history of Stardom, and some of its other biggest and brightest homegrown stars and gaijin (aka foreign) talent like KAIRI, Mayu Iwatani, Io Sharai, Giulia, Jamie Hayter and Toni Storm. They break down the infamous Kenny Omega vs an 8-year-old girl match, and the horrific “Ghastly Match” that resulted in some serious injuries for Act Yasukawa and the title being stripped from Yoshiko who was ultimately fired from the company too. They also share some of their favorite, must-see Stardom matches!   Listen to the Stardom Cast: h

Rob Kristoffersen, UFO expert and host of the “Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History” podcast talks about the evolution of aliens through time in terms of their appearance and sightings. He explains the difference between The Greys, the reptilians, the tall blondes, and the mantis beings. He talks about the influence of Whitley Streiber’s “Communion,” the Budd Hopkins book “Intruders,” and The X-Files. He shares some fantastic abduction stories, talks about the UFO Bigfoot connection, and explains how the military and government have come to assume the investigator role when it comes to UFO sightings. He also discusses the seeming decline in alien encounters, why there aren’t many true UFO investigators and experts any more, and what Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge contributed to study of UFOs and aliens.   Listen to Our Strange Skies: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create

Dark Side Of The Ring Season 4 premiered on VICE this week with an episode about Chris Candido and Sunny. Executive Producer and co-creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to preview the season, share some behind-the-scenes stories about what it took to make some of these episodes, and reveal what they had to leave on the cutting room floor. They explain how they had Sunny lined up to participate in the season debut, and what forced her abrupt cancellation, why they included a whole episode on Bash At The Beach 2000, and what was the hardest part about the doing the episode on the Graham family. They talk Doink The Clown, Abdullah The Butcher, Marty Jennetty, Bam Bam Bigelow and Junkyard Dog, and discuss whether or not there will be a season 5!   Watch Dark Side Of The Ring Season 4 now on VICE: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/dark-side-of-the-ring   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit

The new Avenged Sevenfold album, “Life Is But A Dream,” arrives this Friday, June 2nd, and there are a couple of very good reasons for the long delay! There was the pandemic and the havoc it wrecked on the recording process, and then there was singer M. Shadows’ vocal cord issues that almost ended his music career! Shads details the problem with his vocal cords, and explains the long process, numerous doctors and one surgery it took for him to regain his singing voice. He also speaks to the creative process behind this album and what inspired A7X to expand their musical horizons and experiment more in their songwriting. He talks about the role that AI (remember their fake-cancelled appearance at Welcome To Rockville?), Web3, and NFTs play in the band, the music, and their vision moving forward. And he weighs in the Helloween reunion!   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off. Factor – visit https://factormeals.co

Swerve Strickland is a man of many talents, and wrestling is just one! Swerve has some serious Chess chops, and mad music skills! And if you haven’t heard him rap yet, what are you waiting for? His debut solo album, “You Couldn’t Be Me,” is out now (listen on Spotify or wherever you stream music). Swerve talks about all the work and killer collabs that went into the record including songs with Flash Garments, Anthiny King, Benny The Butcher, Jewice, and Monteasy. He even has a track by Kanye West! Swerve discusses his biggest influences, how he developed his own flow and style, and what he learned from artists like Musiq Soulchild and Tyler The Creator. He also shares the story of his impromptu concert on the Jericho Cruise this year, and whether more live shows are in his future! Plus, gives a play-by-play breakdown of the big chess tournament on Jericho Cruise and how he and Luchasaurus pulled out the W in the end!   “You Couldn’t Be Me” is out now! Listen to the new single “You Told A Lie” - https://t.co/I

Super producer Bob Rock is from Winnipeg, and has also worked with some of the biggest bands in music like Metallica, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, and Canada’s favorite sons, The Tragically Hip! Bob does a deep dive into the writing and recording process for Metallica’s “Black” album, and the controversial “St Anger.” He shares the one lyric suggestion he gave James Hetfield, the changes he helped the band make to the bass and drum sound, how he got James Hetfield to actually sing in the studio, and the biggest differences between the process of the “Black” album versus “St. Anger.” He also recounts his time with Motely Crue from their first meeting to their recent studio work with new guitarist John 5. He’s got great stories about David Lee Roth and Cher, and even more about The Tragically Hip and late singer, Gord Downie. Bob explains how he and Gord came to collaborate on the new (and truly amazing) “Lustre Parfait” album (which was just released this month), and why it took so long to finish and release.    Tha

Rafael Morffi is the Vice President of Live Events and Touring at AEW, and if not for he and his team, there might not be a show! Rafael, who’s been in the live wrestling business for over 25 years including stints with WWE and Impact Wrestling, pulls back the curtain on the logistics of staging and producing live wrestling events for TV or otherwise. He explains the venue selection process, routing and scheduling, what it takes to move the ring, stage and production pieces to each location, and how ticket sales are managed for each event. He talks about local promotion for each show, some of his favorite moments with various talent including Chris Jericho and John Cena, some of his favorite venues, and why match-ups no longer dictate sales. Raf also talks about AEW’s expansion into the UK and overseas, the company’s goals for 2023, and what it’s like to work with Jeff Jarrett in the office.    Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo co