

Talk Is Jericho
Chris Jericho
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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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
Dani Mo Elevates Pro Wrestling In Nepal
Dani Mo recently set the world record for the highest elevation women’s pro wrestling match after journeying to Nepal to wrestle on Kala Patthar in the Mt Everest region. Dani wrestled Nepal’s first-ever women’s professional wrestler, Baghawait Unika at 5,600 meters in a homemade wrestling ring carried up the mountain on a helicopter! That’s roughly 18,300 feet or 3.4 miles ABOVE sea level! It’s higher than Mt. Everest base camp which is why they chose that location. Dani details the entire story from her initial invitation from Unika to her 22-hour journey to Kathmandu, Nepal to her harrowing flights in and out of the world’s most dangerous airport in the mountain town of Lukla! She explains what it was like to wrestle on uneven, rocky ground with very little oxygen, how she overcame the language barrier with her opponent, and the unbelievable reason why she had to overdub her promo once she got back to the States.STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
Up & Vanished - The Mysterious Disappearance of Florence Okpealuk
Payne Lindsey is the host and co-creator of the hit true crime podcast series, Up And Vanished. Part 1 of season 4 In The Midnight Sun released earlier this year, and part 2 premieres August 8th. Payne explains what drew him to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances in Nome, Alaska – Alaska native Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas, the lengths he went to in order to get answers, and the dangerous situation that netted the biggest clues but also had had him fearing for his life. He also talks about the missing person cases he covered in seasons 1 and 2 of Up And Vanished, and discusses what he loves about investigative journalism and podcast storytelling.Up And Vanished In The Midnight Sun returns on August 8th. Get caught up now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-and-vanished/id1140596919STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jul 5, 2024 • 51min
Kelsey Grammer and The Return Of Corazon de Leon to Arena Mexico
Kelsey Grammer makes his TIJ debut, and brings The Simpsons’ Sideshow Bob with him! Kelsey has some great stories about how Sideshow Bob came together, the real-life person who inspired him, and why he agreed to do it in the first place. He talks Cheers and Frasier, his first meeting with Shelley Long, the advice he got on day one from Nicholas Colasanto (aka Coach), and the role he played in last year’s Frasier reboot. He also discusses his brand-new movie, Murder Company (now available in theaters, on demand and digital), and how his grandfather influenced the role. Plus, Chris tells the whole story about the surprise return of Corazon de Leon to CMLL at Arena Mexico last weekend!STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jul 3, 2024 • 53min
Axel F, Aliens, and The Upside Down with Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser is everywhere these days – on Stranger Things, the Marvel Universe, and the long-awaited Beverly Hills Cop Axel F on Netflix (which just hit the streamer TODAY)! Paul talks about filming with Eddie Murphy 40 years later, the conversations they had between takes, and why he hopes to see Eddie at a comedy club in the not-so-distant future! Paul talks about the original Beverly Hills Cop movie, how he landed the role, and some of his favorite scenes. He shares the story about being invited to play in The Upside Down world of Stranger Things, the nostalgic feeling of the super natural horror series, and the status of the final season. He also discusses Aliens, the genius of James Cameron, playing the “misunderstood” Carter Burke, and how he got involved in the Marvel comic book series, What If…Aliens. And, he’s got more stories about his award-winning, long-running sitcom, Mad About You, and co-writing Michael McDonald’s (of the Doobie Brothers fame) autobiography, What A Fool Believes.Stream Beverly Hills Cop Axel F now on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81076856Purchase What A Fool Believes: https://www.michaelmcdonald.com/what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-bymichael-mcdonald-with-paul-reiser-out-may-21-from-dey-street-booksSTAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 55min
Canada Day Winnipeggers Watchalong – Clifford!
Happy Canada Day, eh? And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a Winnipeggers reunion with a bonus Clifford! watchalong! We’re not talking about the big red dog though! We’re talking about the 10-year-old boy played by fellow Canadian legend, Martin Short! It’s a movie beloved by everyone from David Letterman to Nicholas Cage to… the Winnipeggers (at least one of them, but you’ll have to listen to find out which one). And of course, in true TIJ watchalong and Winnipeggers style, there’s plenty of casting and acting discussion, behind-the-scenes stories from the set, completely useless trivia, and a plethora (good word, eh?) of tangential (another good word, eh?) anecdotes and references like perms, Fargo, bow ties, birthdays, cameo, post-pimple days, milk, mullets, and first-times. And… take a drink for every obscure reference (but please don’t drive, eh?)!Thanks for supporting our sponsors!Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code JERICHO for $20 off your first purchase.STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jun 26, 2024 • 53min
40 Years Of Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic, Vacation! He talks about working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation experience led directly to his incredible working relationship and friendship with the late, great writer/director, John Hughes with whom he did Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. Anthony shares some great stories from those movie sets, all that John Hughes did for him personally, and what happened that caused the rift in their relationship. He also remembers the single season he spent on Saturday Night Live with Robert Downey, Jr. (with whom he remains great friends), and Damon Wayans! He discusses his favorite sketches and reveals why he thinks it’s the worst season in the show’s history. Plus, Anthony comments on Andrew McCarthy's new Hulu documentary, Brats, and shares some BTS moments from his latest projects - the upcoming third season of Reacher, and the just-released Netflix movie, Trigger Warning! Watch Trigger Warning on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81064546 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

Jun 21, 2024 • 57min
Alien Encounters - Fact or Fiction
Mitch Horowitz is the co-host of the new Discovery series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction. Mitch explains how he and co-host Chrissy Newton dissect-real life encounters with extraterrestrial activity, and then with the help of science, research, and experts, determine if the experiences can be explained. Mitch talks about some of the cases covered in the series including a Maine lobsterman who had a harrowing experience while camping, a husband-wife Bigfoot hunting team who believe they found proof of alien life on earth, an alleged abduction in the California desert, and the renowned geologist who believes he recovered other-worldly material from the Roswell crash site. Mitch talks about the destigmatization of UFO (now UAP) sightings and experiences, governments’ more open involvement and willingness to share info, the increasing mainstream acceptance, and whether he believes there might be something else out there!Watch Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction Wednesday nights at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel and MaxThanks for supporting our sponsors!Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order 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

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
Behind The Scenes of Who Killed WCW?
Who Killed WCW?Dark Side Of The Ring creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new 4-part docu-series, Who Killed WCW? (airing Tuesdays on Vice TV). They explain how The Rock and Brian Gewirtz got involved, why Hulk Hogan didn’t take part, some of the things that Kevin Nash said that didn’t make the final series, and why Eric Bischoff was among their favorite interviews. They talk about Bill Goldberg’s involvement, tracking down and interviewing some of the original Turner Executives, and discovering a treasure trove of documentary footage that was shot during the last Nitro and never released! Evan, Jason and Chris all reveal who THEY think killed WCW, and Chris shares some of his own stories about his time there, his decision to leave, and the one thing he does to this day that’s a direct result of how he was treated at WCW. Plus, will there be a season 5 of Dark Side Of The Ring?Watch Who Killed WCW?: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/who-killed-wcwThanks for supporting our sponsors!Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first orderSTAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jun 14, 2024 • 53min
AreYouKiddingTV on TIJ
You’ve probably seen Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum on their popular YouTube and TikTok channel, AreYouKiddingTV, but now you get to hear the two founding creators explain the inspiration behind some of their biggest pranks and challenges! They talk about how they got started in college, the evolution of their content, how they built their brand, what they did to make themselves and their content unique, and how they financed their early videos. They also share hilariously behind-the-scenes stories about some of their biggest videos including the 24-Hour series, the one with Ed Sheeran in a park, their collab with Mr. Beast, the claw machine in the middle of campus, and paying $1k to crash a Pittsburgh Pirates game, and another $1k to crash the Utah Jazz court!AreYouKiddingTV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/areyoukiddingtvFollow on TikTok & Instagram @AreYouKiddingTVThanks for supporting our sponsors!Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first orderSTAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzyTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: 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

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
Dave Penzer Is The Stooge Of The Year
Dave Penzer got his start in the wrestling business at Global Wrestling Alliance in South Florida first learning from Dean Malenko’s father, Larry, and Bob Roop. He talks about his job finding and driving enhancement talent to matches, and how that inadvertently landed him at WCW. Penzer shares stories about his WCW days traveling with Jericho, Arn Anderson, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Chavo Guerrero Jr. including the big Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero fight over an apple pie, and the time Jericho stripped Dave Penzer of his clothes in a hotel bar & the footage ended up on the tabloid TV shows, Hard Copy & Inside Edition. He remembers what happened at a house show in Minnesota when Eric Bischoff overheard a conversation between Penzer and Jericho, and the night in Tupelo, Mississippi with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sting, and Randy Savage and the failed music cue. He talks about Vince Russo’s detrimental impact on WCW, when Penzer knew the WCW ship was sinking, what that very last Nitro show was like for him, and the conversations he had with WWE after they bought WCW. Plus, he has a few tales about his initial TNA run, his return to Impact during the pandemic, and passing the TNA ring announcing mic to Jade Chung last December. 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


