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Talk Is Jericho

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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.

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United States

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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.

Language:

English

Contact:

310.204.0204


Episodes
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The Old School Heavy Metal Blitz of Tailgunner

2/27/2026
Tailgunner is leading the new wave of British heavy metal, and the buzz is real… they were selling out shows before they’d even played live! Singer Tom Hewson, bassist Zack McEwen, and guitarist Craig Cairns talk about forming the band online during lockdown, betting on themselves by recording and touring independently, and quickly landing runs with W.A.S.P., HammerFall, U.D.O., and Accept. They break down the moment Judas Priest legend KK Downing discovered them, invited them to open his show, and went on to produce their latest album “Midnight Blitz.” They share stories from the road, including wild European crowds singing guitar melodies back to them, the nickname “The Puppies” given to them by Saxon, and their mission to bring classic metal back for a new generation! Plus they talk stage style, attitude, growing global fanbase, and their plans to take over the States next. Purchase “Midnight Blitz”: https://label.napalmrecords.com/tailgunner Follow Tailgunner: 📸 Instagram: @tailgunnerhq Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 X/Twitter: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:05:41

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Oh My Gob! An In Depth Deliberation with John Goblikon

2/25/2026
John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon joins to break down his life as a 30,000-year-old goblin navigating humans, music, comedy, and podcasting! John explains what goblins REALLY are (and why trolls are the enemy), growing up in Reseda with a human family, getting bullied in high school, and how a corporate sales job unexpectedly changed his life. He shares the insane story behind Nekrogoblikon’s viral “No One Survives” video (thanks to Diplo), how it blew up the internet, and how he went from band mascot to frontman (thanks to Post Malone). Plus, John talks about launching his own podcast “Right Now with John Goblikon,” building a stand-up comedy career (including bombing… or were audiences just following goblin rules?), performing at major comedy festivals, and his surprising connection to wrestling, including a wild TNA appearance and why he wants to settle his beef with trolls in the squared circle! He also gets into dating as a goblin, fame vs. authenticity, touring the world with metal fans, and why 2026 might include his own sitcom. All that… and Chris tries to figure out where goblins actually come from. Watch “Right Now with John Goblickon”: https://johngoblikon.com/ Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the🔔to stay updated on new episodes! More from Chris Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🎵 TikTok: @ChrisJericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:49:10

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Dolph Lundgren on Drago, Stallone & 40 Years of Rocky IV

2/20/2026
Dolph Lundgren joins to talk about the making of Rocky IV and the creation of one of the most iconic villains in movie history – Ivan Drago! Dolph shares the story of getting dismissed at his first audition for being “too tall,” how he eventually landed the role, and how Sylvester Stallone completely reimagined Drago after meeting him. He breaks down his screen test, the acting choices that made Drago so cold and calculated, and how lines like “I will break you” became part of the pop culture lexicon. Dolph talks training for the film, taking real hits in the ring, and the subtle layers he brought to Drago that made the character more than just a machine. He also discusses his early days as a karate champion and chemical engineer, how he walked away from a Fulbright scholarship at MIT to pursue acting, and the wild journey from a small role in a James Bond film to overnight fame after Rocky IV. Plus, Dolph has stories about Universal Soldier, working with Jean-Claude Van Damme, his run in direct-to-video action films, directing his own movies, and his return to the big screen with The Expendables and Creed II. And… he introduces his new Hard Cut Vodka, and explains what he’s learning about being CEO of his own business! Purchase Hard Cut Vodka: https://www.hardcutvodka.com/ Follow Dolph Lundgren: 📸 Instagram: @dolphlundgren | @hardcutvodka Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 X/Twitter: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 Website: https://www.wbisjericho.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

Duration:00:57:14

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No Tights! No Flights! No Superman Lives!

2/18/2026
Brad Gilmore returns to break down the wild, unbelievable story behind the Superman movie that never happened (which is also chronicled in the documentary, The Death Of Superman Lives). Tim Burton directing. Nicolas Cage as Superman. Kevin Smith writing the script. And somehow… it all fell apart. Brad and Chris dig into how this massive production got all the way to pre-production (costumes built, sets designed, millions spent) before being shut down just weeks before filming. They get into Kevin Smith’s original script, producer Jon Peters’ infamous “no tights, no flying, giant spider” rules, and how multiple rewrites, competing visions, and studio panic derailed everything. They also break down Nicolas Cage’s unique take on Superman, Tim Burton’s darker vision, the insane casting ideas (Sandra Bullock, Chris Rock, Christopher Walken), and the leaked costume photos that killed the movie before it even started. Plus, what Batman & Robin had to do with the plug getting pulled, how close this movie really was to shooting, and why this might be the most fascinating “what if” in Hollywood history. Follow Brad Gilmore: 📸 Instagram: @bradgilmore 🐦 X/Twitter: @bradgilmore Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:59:10

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“Garden Shears Are Great” – Favorite Friday The 13 Kills with Roth & Leone

2/13/2026
Eli Roth and Damien Leone return on Friday The 13th for a killer episode breaking down their all-time favorite kills from the Friday the 13th film franchise, including the shocking arrow-through-the-neck debut of Kevin Bacon in the OG Friday the 13th to the savage sleeping bag smash in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. They revisit the wheelchair machete massacre in Friday the 13th Part 2, the head-crushing brutality and corkscrew carnage of Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, the garden shears to the eyes in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, the rooftop head punch in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, and the liquid nitrogen face smash in Jason X. They also debate practical effects vs. CGI, Tom Savini’s make-up and special efx legacy, the kills that were cut by the MPAA, and the moments that made them want to become filmmakers in the first place. Plus, Damien reveals the kill he thinks might be the most graphic in the entire series, Eli explains why one decapitation changed slashers forever, and Chris shares the death that still makes him cringe. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Chris Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🎵 TikTok: @ChrisJericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:18:27

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Thekla - The Toxic Spider Spins Into AEW

2/11/2026
Austrian-born AEW star Thekla breaks down her wild, unconventional path to All Elite Wrestling – from underground training in Vienna cellars with no ring or ropes, to surviving five years in Japan’s brutal wrestling system. Thekla talks about cutting her teeth in Ice Ribbon, leveling up in Stardom, and why living at the dojo during the pandemic accelerated her growth faster than anything else in her career. She explains how touring Europe in a punk band prepared her for life on the road, why punk rock and pro wrestling are more alike than people realize, and how chaos, rebellion, and DIY culture shaped her in-ring identity. Thekla also details how she first connected with AEW, her initial meeting with Tony Khan, and what it was like walking into the AEW locker room as the new, Japan-trained wildcard. She opens up about creating her signature spider walk, blending flexibility with character work, and using her outsider status as an advantage. Plus, Thekla talks about her AEW faction Triangle of Madness, working alongside Julia Hart and Skye Blue, her goals for championship gold, and why 2026 is officially “the year of the spider.” Follow Thekla: 📸 Instagram: @toxic_thekla 🐦 X/Twitter: @toxic_thekla Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:50:58

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How Big Daddy & Giant Haystacks Made… and Slayed British Wrestling

2/6/2026
Author Steven Bell returns to break down the real story behind his new book Big Daddy vs Haystacks and the rivalry that took over British wrestling (and television). He explains how Big Daddy (aka Shirley Crabtee, Jr) and Giant Haystacks (aka Martin Ruane) became massive pop-culture icons, why their feud pulled in millions of viewers every week, and how years of tension finally exploded in their legendary Wembley Arena showdown – one of the most watched wrestling matches in UK history! Steven reveals how the rivalry was stretched out on TV for years, what really happened in the ring at Wembley, and why that match became both the high point and the turning point of the British wrestling boom. He also gets into their connections to WWE – why Big Daddy never crossed over, how Giant Haystacks later surfaced in the States as “Loch Ness,” and what their brief American runs exposed about the clash between British wrestling and the American style. Plus, Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from Stampede Wrestling, including what Bret Hart really thought of Haystacks during his time in Canada, and how those Stampede matches helped shape the legend, and the mythology of Giant Haystacks outside the UK. Pre-order Big Daddy Versus Giant Haystacks: A Super Heavyweight Story: https://a.co/d/05JwG1qg An exclusive, limited stock of signed copies is now available! DM Steven Bell @steven_bell1985 Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the🔔to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 X/Twitter: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:59:55

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Caroline Cory Explains Superhuman Science & The Buga Sphere

2/4/2026
Award-winning filmmaker, futurist, and consciousness researcher Caroline Cory breaks down the mysterious Buga Sphere (the strange metallic object found in Mexico made from 12,000-year-old material). She explains why scientists still can’t debunk it, where it is now, and what it could mean for non-human intelligence. Caroline talks about her documentary A Tear in the Sky and the real-time anomaly her team captured over the California coast, how Tic Tac UAPs forced the Pentagon to admit the existence of UAPs, and why she believes the disclosure is happening now. She explains telekinesis, remote viewing, and why she believes human are capable of abilities we’ve been trained to use (like moving objects with our minds and changing the pH balance in water). Caroline details the CIA’s Stargate Program, and how remote viewing was used for intelligence gathering. Plus, she predicts what’s coming next for humanity, why governments may soon acknowledge non-human intelligence, and how consciousness could be the key to understanding both UFO technology and human potential. And then there’s her own personal UFO story. For more information about Caroline Cory: https://www.omniumuniverse.com 📸 Instagram: @carolinecoryofficial 🐦 Twitter/X: @OMniumUniverse Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:56:55

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Crowbar – From Physical Extremist to Physical Therapist

1/30/2026
Former WCW wrestler Crowbar (aka Chris Ford) tells the unbelievable story of how he went from gothic hardcore wrestler to real-life physical therapist who helps injured wrestlers get back in the ring. Chris talks about getting into wrestling while still in high school, juggling college and WCW bookings, and the advice Diamond Dallas Page gave him that changed the course of his career. He explains how the Crowbar gimmick was created, what it was like teaming with David Flair and Daphne, and why working with Terry Funk was one of the biggest moments of his life. Crowbar also shares stories from WCW’s final chaotic years, wrestling Chris Benoit, Vampiro, and Sabu, and why his run ended just before the company folded. Plus, he reveals how his second career as a licensed physical therapist led him to rehabbing wrestlers like Joey Janela and AEW’s Brian Cage, why Cage flew across the country to work with him, and how knowing the human body changed the way he wrestles today. Follow Crowbar aka Chris Ford: 📸 Instagram: @wcwcrowbar74 🐦 Twitter/X: @WCWCrowbar Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:57:04

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After The Fame – Growing Up Nelson

1/28/2026
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson tell the true story behind their famous last name – growing up as the sons of Ricky Nelson and the grandsons of Ozzie & Harriet, and why their childhood was nothing like the sitcom America thought it was. They open up about their turbulent family life, losing their father in a tragic plane crash, and why the long-standing rumors about that crash are completely wrong. They also break down their own meteoric rise in the MTV era with “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection,” what it was like becoming teen heartthrobs overnight, and why being judged by their image nearly derailed their music careers. Matthew and Gunnar talk about being written off as “trust fund kids,” how they really made their money (and lost it), the brutal realities of the record business, and how their bond as twins kept them going. They also share incredible stories about Prince complimenting their style, Henry Rollins becoming an unlikely ally, and how a James Gunn connection landed their music on the DC’s Peacemaker on HBOMax. Plus, they dive deep into their new book, What Happened To Your Hair, a brutally honest, funny, and emotional look at fame, family, tragedy, and resilience, and why now was finally the time to tell their story in their own words. Buy What Happened To Your Hair?: ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Happened-to-Your-Hair/Matthew-Nelson/9798888451021⁠ Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:27:25

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The Low Down on D'Lo Brown

1/23/2026
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion D'Lo Brown takes it back to the Smoky Mountain Wrestling days – flophouse living with Jericho, New Jack, Balls Mahoney, and a house full of future stars – before breaking down his rapid rise to WWE and landing in the Nation of Domination. He talks working closely with Ron Simmons, road-tripping with The Rock before superstardom, earning trust during the Attitude Era, and becoming the first-ever Euro-Continental Champion. D’Lo also opens up about the accident with Droz, the Jim Ross conversation that changed everything, wrestling in Japan, climbing Mount Fuji, and why Japan reshaped his career. Plus, D’Lo explains his transition into coaching and producing, and what he’s building today behind the scenes with Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling GLOBAL WARS – March 27th & 28th in Windsor Ontario, Canada - mlpwrestling.com for more! D'Lo Brown ProWrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dlobrown Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:56:49

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You Thought You Knew Kevin Federline... But You Don't

1/21/2026
Kevin Federline joins to talk about his new memoir You Thought You Knew, and explains why it took years (and his kids’ approval) before he felt ready to write the book, and set the record straight. Kevin talks about working as a dancer with Michael Jackson, including unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the You Rock My World video, rehearsing to a click track, MJ’s perfectionism, and seeing the King of Pop’s playful side off camera (with Marlon Brando). He also shares stories from touring with Pink and LFO, life on the road as a young dancer, and the pressure of performing night after night in front of massive crowds. He discusses meeting Britney Spears, how quickly their relationship exploded into global chaos, and what it was really like being married to one of the most famous people in the world at the height of paparazzi culture. Kevin speaks candidly about the media narrative surrounding him, the impact on his mental health, the breakdown of their marriage, and how everything ultimately changed once kids were involved. He also relives his surprising and successful run in WWE, including getting nuclear heat from the crowd, working with John Cena, earning Vince McMahon’s trust, and discovering just how brutal the wrestling business really is both physically and mentally. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:56:11

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The Unsolved Pursuit of D.B. Cooper

1/16/2026
John and Jamie from the True Crimecast return for a true crime first…the first non-murder case they’ve ever covered on the show! It’s one of the most famous unsolved mysteries of all time: D.B. Cooper! They break it down from the beginning – the night before Thanksgiving 1971, when a well-dressed man using the name Dan Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient flight, ordered a bourbon, passed a flight attendant a note claiming he had a bomb, demanded $200,000 and four parachutes, and then jumped out of a Boeing 727 into the dark, stormy Pacific Northwest… never to be seen again. They detail exactly what happened on the plane, why Cooper seemed to have inside knowledge of the aircraft, parachutes, altitude, and flight speed, and how he calmly pulled off the only unsolved hijacking in U.S. history. They also dig into the FBI investigation, the missing and mysteriously destroyed evidence, the ransom money found years later along the Columbia River, and why authorities ultimately closed the case. Plus, John and Jamie run through the top suspects, including military paratroopers, pilots, con men, and all the alleged deathbed confessions. They dissect why some believe Cooper never survived, why others are convinced he got away clean, and ultimately where they land on the mystery. Follow, rate and review True Crimecast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crimecast/id1307664642 Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:00:47

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Q Talks Impractical Jokers, Hypothermia & Humiliations

1/14/2026
Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers makes his first-ever TIJ video appearance! He revisits the infamous ice-bath punishment that left him with real hypothermia, explains how close things came to going seriously wrong, and admits which punishments still mess with him years later. He explains why mental punishments are often way worse than physical ones, and why Murr is always up for ANYTHING! Q breaks down the evolution of Impractical Jokers, why they never expected it to last 15 years, and how the show changed after Joe Gatto stepped away. Q also talks honestly about the bond with Sal Vulcano and James Murray, why Joe was never officially “replaced,” and how celebrities became the next chapter. And Q dives into his love of horror, working with his hero Bruce Campbell, and recreating Evil Dead 2 for a Jokers punishment. Plus, he talks acting outside of comedy, getting “killed” on screen, and developing a new horror movie that not only takes him completely out of his comfort zone but also may or may not involve Chris Jericho! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:07:57

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60 Years Of Star Trek & Chekov with Walter Koenig

1/9/2026
Walter Koenig takes us inside the creation of Chekov on Star Trek – from nearly not existing at all to becoming central to one of the franchise’s most iconic moments in The Wrath of Khan. He explains how he landed the role after being asked to play a life-or-death scene funny, and why that unexpected choice helped define the character. Walter goes deep on The Wrath of Khan, including Chekov’s pivotal role, working with Ricardo Montalbán, and why the film still stands as one of the strongest Star Trek stories ever told. He also reveals how close Star Trek came to cancellation, Gene Roddenberry’s constant battles with the network, and the realities of being typecast including long stretches of unemployment after the series ended. Walter talks about how writing helped save his career, how he ended up writing for Star Trek himself, and what it was really like inside the original cast hierarchy. Plus, Comic Con fandom 60 years later, The Trouble With Tribbles, The Voyage Home, and why – at 88 years old – he’s taking on the most challenging role of his life in the powerful new short film Mr. Fleischman. Talk Is Jericho is on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:47:42

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The Effects of the FX of Greg Nicotero

1/7/2026
Horror legend Greg Nicotero is LIVE at Spooky Empire with Chris Jericho! Greg talks growing up as a monster-obsessed kid hanging around Tom Savini and George A. Romero, landing his first real job on Day of the Dead, and the massive fork-in-the-road decision that led him to choose Evil Dead 2 over Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 — and helped launch KNB! He breaks down what really happened behind the scenes of Evil Dead 2, how slapstick chaos met extreme horror, and why that movie still inspires filmmakers today. Greg also shares incredible stories from working with Quentin Tarantino on Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Death Proof, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained, explains why Tarantino lets your imagination do the damage, and reveals the on-set philosophy that made him one of the most trusted collaborators in Hollywood. And of course, it’s zombies: Greg talks creating the iconic Walking Dead look, transitioning from effects to directing major episodes, the emotional toll of the Negan lineup, and the one zombie effect that helped put the entire series on the map! Plus, Greg’s thoughts on The Mist ending that still divides fans! Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:07:27

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Into The Void – You Must Watch The Randy Rhoads Episode!

1/2/2026
Executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new Hulu docu-series Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, and how it almost didn’t happen. They explain why the idea for the show actually predates Dark Side of the Ring, how they pitched Hulu on telling very human stories inside the world of metal, and why they wanted to move away from the tired sex-drugs-and-rock clichés. Evan and Jason break down the intense process of landing Sharon Osbourne for the Randy Rhoads episode just days before Ozzy’s final show, the emotional weight of revisiting Randy’s death, and why hearing from the people who were actually there changes everything. They talk about building trust with Rita Haney for the Dimebag Darrell episode, bringing Rita and Phil Anselmo together for the first time in years, and how that interview sparked healing inside the Pantera family. They also discuss the “Godfather of Death Metal” Chuck Schuldiner episode that set the tone for the series, the challenges of telling Wendy O. Williams’ story on her terms, Anne Boleyn’s battle to survive the Sunset Strip scene, and metal musicians being imprisoned in Iran for their lyrics. Plus, Evan and Jason explain their fight for music rights, what stories shocked them the most, and whether Into The Void could return for a second season. Stream Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal on Hulu now! https://www.hulu.com/series/into-the-void-life-death-and-heavy-metal-07fbab33-fe16-4154-b761-541ff9cc4783 Talk Is Jericho is on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:06:45

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New Year’s Evil – A Celebration of New Year’s Horror with Darcy The Mail Girl

12/31/2025
Ring in the New Year with blood, bodies, and bad decisions as Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs breaks down the wild, weird, and way-too-small subgenre of New Year’s Eve horror movies! Darcy explains why New Year’s Evil is the undisputed king of NYE slashers, what makes Terror Train such a strange Jamie Lee Curtis classic, and why you shouldn’t sleep on (pun intended) Bloody New Year! They talk killer DJs, murders across time zones, creepy masks, train slashers, haunted hotels frozen in time, revenge pranks gone wrong, and the bizarre logic behind what does, and does NOT, count as “New Year’s horror”! (Christine? Ghostbusters II? Gremlins?) Plus, why so many holiday horror movies have disappeared from streaming, why physical media still matters, and Darcy’s ultimate New Year’s Eve horror watchlist if you’re staying in and counting down to midnight at home! Follow, rate & review The AEW-some Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aew-some-pod-w-johnny-taylor-diana-prince-gringo/id1655190709 📸Instagram: @dianaprincexo Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:45:58

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Captain and Tennille Watchalong aka The Bosley Clause

12/26/2025
PJ Farley and the Pod of Thunder crew (Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L) return for the most unhinged holiday watchalong yet as they hit PLAY on the Captain & Tennille Christmas Special that originally aired on ABC in December of 1976! What follows is a full-on descent into network TV madness featuring Don Knotts chain-smoking his way through an airplane sketch, Tom Bosley (aka Howard Cunningham from Happy Days) siting through his contributions to the show, the Pointer Sisters bringing the little energy that existed, and The Captain (aka Daryl Dragon) looking like the most miserable man ever trapped behind a camera (or a piano for that matter). The guys break down the baffling guest list, the nonstop ballads, the total lack of Christmas spirit, and the awkward 70s variety-show chaos – all in real time. It’s uncomfortable, confusing, unintentionally hilarious, and possibly the least joyful holiday special ever made! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichfozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:01:18:24

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Tia Carrere Sings Ronnie James Dio!

12/24/2025
Actress and musician Tia Carrere shares stories about the role that changed her life - Cassandra in Wayne’s World! She explains how Mike Myers personally told her she was his pick, how she learned to play bass and sing like Pat Benatar for the movie, and why the soundtrack became such a massive part of the film’s success. Tia has behind-the-scenes stories from True Lies including auditioning for James Cameron, working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bill Paxton, and the bold post-production decision she made that completely changed her character, Juno Skinner. She also talks about winning two GRAMMY Awards for Hawaiian music, her love of rock and metal (hear her impromptu Black Sabbath and Ronnie James Dio singing), and why music has always been at the center of her career. Tia discusses Lilo & Stitch, the emotional reason the story still resonates more than 20 years later, and what it means to help bring Hawaiian culture to audiences around the world. Plus, she talks about being discovered in Hawaii, her early days on General Hospital, almost becoming a regular on The A-Team, improvising on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and traveling the world on Relic Hunter. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

Duration:00:53:28