

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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Jan 24, 2024 • 60min
Code Orange Goes Above & Beyond
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: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 19, 2024 • 59min
The Miami Mall Alien Invasion
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 Schrader: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWGeOJ6_2kXT1oOZOXGi_g STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 17, 2024 • 56min
A Visit With The Virtuosa Deonna Purrazzo
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: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 12, 2024 • 1h
Pappygate – The Story of the Great Bourbon Heist
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: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 10, 2024 • 58min
Skye Blue Is Red Hot
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: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 5, 2024 • 59min
Roddy Piper, Punk Rock & The Legendary Olympic Auditorium
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/gp/video/detail/B0CBJF3Z4H/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rWebsite: www.18thandgrand.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/olympicauditorium STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Jan 3, 2024 • 58min
A Mid-Weekend Update with Kevin Nealon
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 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 $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
Brad Williams Is A Star...fish
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 $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Legacy & The Iron Claw of the Von Erich's
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 to get 10% off your first month.1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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Dec 22, 2023 • 58min
The Fright Before Christmas
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 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 $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
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