Talk Is Jericho

Chris Jericho plays the evil Satanic Cult leader in the new horror wrestling movie, Dark Match, which debuted today on Shudder! Writer/director Lowell Dean, actress Ayisha Issa who plays “Miss Behave,” and actor Steve Ogg who plays “Mean Joe Lean” share stories from the very cold, warehouse set in Canada. Lowell discusses the inspiration behind the story, the casting, and the locations. Ayisha and Steve talk about their wrestling training, shooting their fight scenes, working with stunt doubles, filming in the freezing Edmonton winter, and the rom-com that hides in the heart of this horror flick! Dark Match is available now on Shudder and AMC - https://www.amcplus.com/movies/dark-match--1071640  STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels recently had his last match, and explains why he decided to retire and what it was like to do so at AEW with no big fanfare! He talks about his career at AEW, his backstage role working with and coaching talent, and that barn-burner of a Texas Death Match he recently had against Hangman Adam Page! CD also talks about his runs at TNA and ROH, why he thinks TNA could never get to the next level, and if he would have stayed with ROH had Tony Khan not started AEW. He has stories about Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Frankie Kazarian, and Jim Cornette, and reveals why he never found himself at WWE. Plus, CD shares what he loves most about the wrestling business, what he’ll miss most about in-ring performance, and why he’ll never say “never.” 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

LA Country firefighter Richard Zuniga was on the frontlines of the Easton Fire in Los Angeles. His unit was one of the first to respond when the blaze was first reported, and he shares what those initial 24 hours were like for first responders and all that they did to try to save lives, homes and property. He explains why Southern California’s topography coupled with the wind conditions make it especially challenging to fight these kinds of fires. He also speaks about his close ties to Alta Dena, and the 14-years he’s spent protecting and helping the community. Plus, you may know Richard from his comedy career and Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions he posts on Instagram! He reveals what sparked his love comedy, how he got into it, and even performs a couple of his favorite Schwarzenegger bits! Donate to the non-profit Fire-Up Program to support firefighters and first responders in the greater LA area: https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate 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

Shelton Benjamin shares the story of his AEW debut and explains why that first match with Lio Rush is among his favorites from his 25-year career. He reveals how his disappointing last run at WWE led him to AEW, why he wasn’t surprised at all when WWE released him, and what was so different about leaving WWE for the second time. He remembers his run in OVW, the first time he met Chris Jericho, the chemistry he had with tag partner Charlie Haas, and all that Charlie did for him after his first release from WWE. He talks about Vince McMahon and the short-lived eye roll gimmick, the Hurt Business, the Hurt Syndicate, AEW’s Continental Classic Tournament, his experiences in New Japan learning the Japanese style, how Ring of Honor helped him gain a new perspective on the business, and the one big lesson he learned from his “wrestling dad,” Jerry Briscoe. Plus, Shelton opens up for the first time ever about his WWE travel buddy, Chris Benoit, and how Shelton’s still dealing with the shock of that horrific tragedy to this day.   Stay connected with Chris Jericho: 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

From his wild days in WCW’s 3 Count to overcoming personal demons, Shannon opens up about his battle with addiction, his hard-won sobriety, and how he now helps others - including AEW’s Big Bill - on their paths to clean living. He reflects on his time in WWE and how he handled being released twice, his childhood bond with best friend Jeff Hardy, the backyard wrestling that started his training, and invaluable lessons learned from wrestling legends like Arn Anderson and Jeff Jarrett. He remembers Chris Benoit helping him get signed at WWE, giving up his Prince Of Punk gimmick at TNA when CM Punk got signed, and wrestling Ultimo Dragon in MSG! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays SIR on the NBC drama, Found. He talks about the darker role, the full beard, and the inspiration he found for the character in Ted Bundy! He has stories about Zack Morris & Saved By The Bell, working opposite Dennis Franz on NYPD Blue, doing movies of the week for network television, and how he’s managed to enjoy such longevity in acting. He also talks Van Halen, Metallica, and growing up in “The Valley.” And yes, there is a specific Metallica song Mark-Paul LOVES to play on his guitar! Watch Found Thursday nights on NBC and streaming on Peacock: https://www.nbc.com/found STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Tim Chizmar returns to talk P. Diddy! He breaks down the case, shares some inside stories about the infamous, and very exclusive, Sean “Puffy” Combs “freak-offs” (originally known as White Parties when he first started hosting them for A-List celebs in the late 90s). He explains how the Bad Boy Records founder now finds himself sitting in a Brooklyn jail charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, while also facing more than a dozen civil lawsuits filed against him accusing him of assault, rape and sexual extortion. So how did these allegations just come out in the last year? And who’s been covering it for so long? And what about the allegations that Diddy had something to do with the murders of Tupac Shakur and Stephen “Twitch” Boss? Tim breaks it all down, and speculates about Diddy’s legal future. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Mason Madden and Mansoor from AEW’s newest (and most stylish) tag team, MxM Collection, bring a dash of high fashion, loads of laughs, and tons of stories as they pull back the curtain on their wrestling careers. They talk about Mansoor’s groundbreaking role as WWE’s first Saudi Arabian Superstar, Mason’s transition from the NFL to professional wrestling thanks to a little help from Booker T, their time in NXT, and the day that Vince McMahon decided to put the already-friends in a tag team together. They discuss the evolution of their characters and gimmick from the Male Models to MxM Collection, how their real-life friendship translates to incredible in-ring chemistry, and what creative freedom at AEW has done for their careers. Plus, they talk FTR, Maxxine Dupree, fashion tips, Learning Tree names, and favorite matches.  STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey is a new three-part docu-series on Netflix directed by Joe Berlinger that re-examines the 28-year-old cold case about the sexual assault and murder of then 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey! True Crimecast’s John and Jamie return to break down the evidence from the original case which started as a reported abduction with ransom note, and quickly turned into a murder investigation with JonBenet’s parents and brother as prime suspects! Why was this horrific crime never solved? Are JonBenet’s family members really responsible? And how did the Boulder Police botch the investigation and mishandle the crime scene so badly? Listen to True Crimecast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nYrc8DpwjISIUPbRlNV8o  STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

There’s a movie being made about Kurt Angle’s Gold medal-winning Olympic run and the superstar wrestler reveals what inspired the project, who’s been cast, and why they’re already thinking about a sequel! Kurt shares the story of powering through a serious neck injury, and a personal family tragedy on the road to that gold medal, and why it was so important for him to win. He talks about the phone call he received from Vince McMahon right after achieving gold, and why he didn’t immediately go to the WWE. He also runs through some of his favorite opponents and matches from his WWE and TNA careers including Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Tattoo artist and Stupid Things For Love podcast host, Scott Campbell, has inked everyone from Johnny Depp to Heath Ledger to Sting to Howard Stern! He shares the stories behind his art, what it’s like to carve his creativity onto people’s body parts, and why it’s a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly! He also talks about how he got started in tattooing, the first tattoo he ever did, the ones he’s drawn on himself, and why he let Johnny Depp tattoo a Hunter S. Thompson quote on his (Scott’s) back! Scott discusses the four months he spent doing tattoos in a Mexican prison, and the “frankenguns” (jury-rigged machines he built to administer the tattoos to inmate) documented in an LA Exhibition he put on after the project concluded. Listen to Stupid Things For Love podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vQYlC5v3OQmAMY1eUApd7?si=fe9cce520bcb4103 STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

The Pod of Thunder guys are back, and this time they brought their Top 5 fav rockin’ Christmas songs! What made the cut and do you agree? Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L. bring plenty of trivia to go with their selections from the likes of Bob Dylan, Slade, Band Aid, Brian Setzer, Rick Astley, Rob Halford, Queen, and Manowar! Jericho shares his picks too, and everyone also names the one Christmas song they can definitely live without! Plus, put together the entire list of songs in a Spotify playlist, tag Talk Is Jericho, and you just may get a call from one of the 4 guys! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

Brande Roderick made her directorial debut in the new horror film, Wineville (streaming now), which also co-stars her son! She explains why this was the perfect project for her to direct, what it was like creating and shooting kill scenes, and how she managed the process of getting the film sold and distributed. Brande also shares stories about Hugh Hefner & the Playboy Mansion, what it meant being Playmate Of The Year, her time on Baywatch, and filming the Starsky & Hutch movie with Snoop Dogg.   Stream Wineville on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wineville/umc.cmc.1i76n5dzedel1calzq8lg8ief   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

What happened when Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Titus O’Neil got pranked for an episode of WWE Swerved? Director/producer Jeff Tremaine, who’s also the co-creator and EP of the Jackass TV and movie franchise, shares those hilarious WWE stories! He also talks about his new documentary series, Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal, and what it was like to speak with everyone from RATT’s Stephen Pearcy to Dokken to Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo and Bret Michaels. He talks about his own memories of the infamous Sunset Strip in the decadent 80s, and why it made for a perfect three-part series. Plus, Jeff has some crazy Jackass stories, and a few memorable moments working on the Evil Knievel documentary! Stream Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal now on Paramout+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/nothin-but-a-good-time-the-uncensored-story-of-80s-hair-metal/#:~:text=N%C3%B6thin'%20But%20a%20Good%20Time,MTV%20%2D%20Watch%20on%20Paramount%20Plus 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

We pay tribute to George Joseph Kresge Jr. aka the Amazing Kreskin, who was a Johnny Carson favorite and appeared on the show 88 times! Kreskin passed away December 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Chris spoke with back in 2019, so in remembrance, we’re releasing that episode again! Kreskin told some great old Hollywood stories about Carson, the antics they pulled together (one of which involves planking Johnny Carson and having Bette Midler sit on him), and the mind-reading feats Kreskin performed on Carson’s show. You’ll also hear how Kreskin got his “Amazing” name, and about the signature trick that Kreskin performed throughout his life. Plus, Kreskin used to help law enforcement solve crimes, and remembers one close call with the mob! 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

The Classic Album Clash is back, and this time the debate centers again on The Police! Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, music industry vet Paul Gargano, and Rybo from The Winnipeggers join to debate “Reggatta de Blanc” vs “Zenyatta Mondatta.” They examine cover art, songwriting, performances, and production, and of course, do the anticipated track-by-track breakdown, ultimately voting on which album is best. There’s plenty of trivia and stories along the way including which song is based on an old Bob Newhart sketch, which album is drummer Stuart Copeland’s favorite, why Sting literally buried the master tape for one song in the backyard of the studio, and how Anthrax ended up covering “No Time This Time.” 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

It's Round 2 with Chris Jericho, Paul E. Heyman, and Edge circa June 2014 in New York City! And this time it's WWE Smackdown vs RAW, the beginning and end of ECW, Paul E.'s thoughts on Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Shane Douglas, and Raven, and Paul’s departure from 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

Keith Urban has plenty to say about the making of his new album, “High,” and the tour he’s launching in 2025 in support of the new record. He talks about his early days playing in cover bands in Australia, how he was finally able to move to Nashville, where he got his love of country music, and the one show that changed his future. He has stories about playing gigs in airports on the luggage carousel, competing in singing competition shows on TV, serving as a judge on American Idol, and then there’s that time he got high with Peter Frampton. Keith Urban tour dates and tickets: https://keithurban.com/ Follow @keithurban 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

Devon is Jenni JWoww Farley’s first horror movie! She wrote, directed, and produced it, and even cast it herself. Jenni shares the story behind Devon and what inspired her to make it. She talks about the influence Stephen King had on her movie, the role that her Jersey Shore castmates played in the character development, and the Valentine’s Day gift from her fiancé that made the film’s location possible. She also gives us a sneak peak at Nanny Cam, the new horror film she’s writing and directing. And of course, she shares all the stories about Jersey Shore and Jersey Shore Family Vacation including how the show started, her first day of filming, meeting Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi for the first time, the disgusting house they lived in for season 1, the origins of “JWoww,” and why she wishes Snooki & JWoww would relaunch too! Stream Devon now at Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/devon/umc.cmc.42i94mkkdu1lukmm2kyfy23pg 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

In 2014, just a few weeks after Wrestlemania 30, Paul E. Heyman, Edge, and Chris Jericho met up in NY City and had a conversation for the ages! All three together, in-person... speaking in-depth about CM Punk; Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker & the end of the streak; and the trials and tribulations of their respective Hell In A Cell matches! 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