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The Big Life NYC, features host Roderick Angle as he speaks with established New York City residents about how they have created big lives in one of the toughest cities in the world. As we learn their personal stories, we will glean practical advice plus insider tips and recommendations on how to live large in NYC. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens’ Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/more-network/id6471620155 Con ...
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Talk Is Jericho

Chris 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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Thrash metal legend Gary Holt joinsfor an epic deep dive into the wild history of Exodus, his decade with Slayer, and the stories behind his brutally honest new memoir A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden. Gary shares what it was like to rehearse for the recent Slayer reunion shows, the unfiltered truth about Exodus’ near-m…
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Sinn Bodhi (aka WWE’s Kizarny) is the man behind Dana White’s Power Slap! He explains how he got the job, why he believes in the potential of the sport, and how it might actually be safer than pro wrestling. He talks about growing up with Edge and Christian in Canada, and how they got him his disastrous first dark match tryout with WWE! He recounts…
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Actor, wrestler, and clownpreneur David Arquette shares the story behind the wild travel disaster that almost kept him from a horror and wrestling convention in the UK, opens up about the legacy of Scream and his character Dewey, and how Wes Craven helped redefine the role and his career. David dives into the gritty true-crime inspiration behind hi…
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ECW founder Tod Gordon shares the unfiltered history of Extreme Championship Wrestling – from its underground beginnings in Philadelphia to becoming one of the most influential wrestling promotions of all time. Tod opens up about bringing in Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman, the infamous Shane Douglas NWA title throw-down heard ‘round the world, the w…
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Eli Craig brings the blood, the laughs, and the killer clowns to Talk Is Jericho! The director of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is back with his new horror flick Clown In A Cornfield—and he’s breaking down everything from adapting the hit book, filming in Winnipeg, and hiring an all-Canadian cast, to creating blood cannons, chainsaw chaos, and a gang of h…
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The prop comic GOAT is in the house! Carrot Top joins to talk about 40 years of comedy chaos, including how WrestleMania crowds inspired a brand-new bit overnight, why his Vegas residency is run like a wrestling show, and how he once performed an entire tour on a knee scooter after shredding his leg on a snowboard. He shares backstage stories invol…
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Evan Husney and Jason Eisener are back to shine a spotlight on the wild, tragic, and unforgettable tales of pro wrestling with Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 on VICE. They join Chris to break down the making of some of this season’s most compelling episodes like Mick Foley’s legendary Hell In A Cell match, the controversial rise and fall of Muhamme…
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Cult enthusiast Grant Offenberger and TIJ alum Tim Chizmar join for a jaw-dropping, deep dive into the world of Scientology! Grant openly investigate the Church and reveals some of what he uncovered including volcano-wielding space overlords, aliens, secret LA birthday parties, mind-bending recruitment tactics, and lavish steak dinners for the dear…
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It’s metal, it’s mayhem, and it’s... mayonnaise? Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Z2 Comics mastermind Josh Bernstein dish on Drumming Up An Appetite, the brand-new cookbook from the late, great Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul. From backstage breakfasts and "1, 2, BBQ" war cries to raiding the Abbott family archives for down-and-dirty recipes (spoiler: t…
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Author and wrestling historian Keith Greenberg breaks down the epic spectacle that was WrestleMania III - the moment pro wrestling went from regional curiosity to global phenomenon. From Aretha Franklin’s traffic jam to Andre the Giant’s legendary heel turn, Keith shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from his new book Bigger! Better! Badder!: Wres…
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Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with the same mentality. In “Rulebreakers,” her DGAF attitude takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore t…
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Documentary director Alex Braverman unravels the beautiful madness of Andy Kaufman in his new film, Thank You Very Much. He reveals how he tracked down hidden gems from Kaufman’s inner circle, got Danny DeVito to spill hilarious stories, and uncovered the Iranian roommate who inspired one of Andy’s most iconic characters. He talks unearthing the ne…
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He’s got the jetpack dropkick, the LA Dojo discipline, and now, he’s All Elite! Kevin Knight talks about going from IT nerd to international wrestling star, surviving 1,000-squat days with Shibata as a Young Lion in the NJPW dojo, and learning to scream in silence during his pandemic-era wrestling start. He breaks down his epic match with Will Ospr…
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It’s a rock and roll celebration live from the GRAMMY Museum in downtown LA! Chris Jericho hits the stage to moderate an epic conversation with guitar gods Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs – the powerhouse duo behind Smith/Kotzen. They’re diving deep into their brand-new album “Black Light/White Noise,” and sharing B…
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Jon Cryer is a podcast producer!! He shares the gripping story behind his new true crime podcast The Man Who Calculated Death, which dives into the chilling legacy of Robert Lusser – his friend, Suzanne Rico’s (journalist & former anchor of KCBS-TV in LA) grandfather, and the brilliant Nazi scientist behind Hitler’s first cruise missile! And how th…
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Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares (the company behind the AEW action figures), avid toy and card collector, and TIJ alum, returns under very different circumstances. Jeremy and his family lost everything in the devastating LA firestorm this past January. Their Pacific Palisades home, and nearly all of Jeremy’s multimillion-dollar coll…
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Australia native Harley Cameron and her puppet, Earl, were the stars of the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six On The Beach (despite the small green card issue she had getting on the boar)! And if you haven’t seen Earl, I’m sure you’ve seen Harley and Mini Mone terrorizing AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone on Dynamite! Harley talks all a…
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Former WWE writer turned host of the From The Attitude Era podcast, Tommy Blacha, left the world of Conan O’Brien to work for Vince McMahon & WWE for 2 unforgettable years during the Attitude Era. Tommy explains where he first met Vince, and how an invitation to Stamford, Connecticut led to a fulltime creative job at WWE. Tommy pulls back the curta…
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She’s survived Michael Myers multiple times, voiced a classic Nickelodeon character, and landed a role in a Quentin Tarantino film, and now Danielle Harris spills all those stories and more! The ultimate Scream Queen does a deep dive into her legendary horror career, from battling The Shape in Halloween 4 & 5 to Rob Zombie’s brutal Halloween remake…
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Psychic Chris Medina gives Chris Jericho a very interesting reading about his immediate future, and what may be coming in the next year! Chris also shares how he discovered, embraced, and developed his abilities, why he refuses to disclose or predict death events or get involved in criminal cases including murder, and how his own near-death experie…
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Sean Towgood is the creator, writer, co-Executive Producer and star of the hit CBC Gem comedy, You’re My Hero, which is based on his real-life experiences and adventures as a 20-something with cerebral palsy navigating life in a wheelchair. Sean and co-EP and showrunner, Kevin Wallis, talk about looking at Sean’s real-life moments that inspired the…
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Queen Of The Ring director Ash Avildsen reveals how one conversation with the great Jim Ross led him to make this inspirational story about real-life women’s wrestling pioneer, Mildred Burke, and her storied life and career. He talks about casting actors like Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, and Martin Cove alongside real wrestlers like AEW’s Toni Storm…
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What happens on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea: Six On The Beach stays at sea… or not… if Brad Williams reveals stuff like how he happened to be onboard with full Scott Steiner cosplay, and what it’s like in the ring with Jushin Thunder Liger, and why he wants a catchphrase like Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and where on earth Joe Hendry rea…
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Dream Theater has a new album, “Parasomnia” (listen to find out what it means), and a returning drummer! Founding drummer Mike Portnoy is BACK, and he and founding guitarist John Petrucci share the deets on how exactly this happened! They reveal Mike Mangini’s reaction to Portnoy’s return, what happened the first time Portnoy and Dream Theater got …
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Vision Quest turned 40 this year, and Matthew Modine joins to talk about the movie that changed his life, and the course of his acting career. He talks about playing Louden Swain, the impact that Madonna & “Crazy For You” had on the film’s success, and influence the movie had on UFC’s Dana White. He also shares some great stories from Full Metal Ja…
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In February of 2015, Chris Jericho went to the middle-of-nowhere Texas to sit down with Shawn Michaels at his ranch, and they talked about The Rockers, Scott Hall, being a "small guy" in a big man's business, Shawn's first firing from WWE, Pat Patterson, and the infamous 2008 Y2J-HBK angle. They also explain why Vince McMahon & WWE stopped allowing…
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Ernest “The Cat” Miller had a dance off with and got “caped” by the legendary James Brown in the ring at WCW! James Brown has only ever caped ONE other person, but you’ll have to listen to find out who! Ernest explains how he went from Karate champion to pro wrestler after being contacted by Eric Bischoff! He talks about learning from Hulk Hogan, J…
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KISS may have wrapped the “End Of The Road World Tour” at Madison Square Garden in December of 2023, but they are far from done! Paul shares what’s coming next for the band, and what the avatars unveiled at that final show have to do with it. He explains the philosophy behind KISS’ set lists, why they didn’t have any special guests join them onstag…
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Marina Shafir shares the story behind the Death Riders, and how she came to be not only part of Jon Moxley’s faction, but also his sole protector! She talks about the valuable lessons she’s learned from Mox, Norman Smiley, her real-life husband, Roderick Strong, and her best friend, Ronda Rousey. She tells her WWE/NXT story including how The Four H…
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New Jersey’s rich musical legacy is a lot more than just Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Asbury Park, and that’s what’s explored in the new documentary The Jersey Sound. Executive Producer Randy Dominguez and Music Supervisor Mark Mulch take us through the hours of footage, hundreds of interviews (including one with Chris Jericho), and the various…
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Tom Sena from Pop Culture Five podcast returns, and brings a couple of friends, Bill Kennedy from the SNL Hall of Fame podcast and Jon Schneider from the Saturday Night Network, to celebrate 50 years of SNL with a full breakdown of ALL the Saturday Night Live feature films! They talk about all 11 movies (in no particular order or rank) including th…
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Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner, who also happens to be one half of THE greatest tag team ever, Steiner Brothers, doesn’t hold back when it comes to Bill Watts, Hulk Hogan, DDP, and even Vince McMahon. He talks about his time in NWA, WCW, and WWF, explains the origins of the Big Poppa Pump Gimmick, reveals why he spent 8 months negotiating his WWF ret…
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The Hometown Ghost Stories crew return with a horrific tale about what’s said to be the most haunted home in New York - the famed Hinsdale House which is located about an hour West of Buffalo. Rob, Dave and Jesse detail the history of the documented hauntings which started in the early 1970s with the Dandy Family. They talk about the apparitions, p…
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Chris Van Vliet, host of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, joins to share some of his favorite celebrity and wrestling stories along with a few of the secrets behind his own media success! He has tales about Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Hugh Jackman, and Christoph Waltz. He talks favorite 4-minute interviews, most painful interviews, working red carpets, an…
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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…
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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 …
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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 topo…
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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 ru…
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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, t…
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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 long…
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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 Brookly…
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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 wre…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 t…
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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 …
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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 Hug…
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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 Hai…
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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 t…
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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-…
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