Best Father Polymath Podcasts (2025)

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Jack Thomas – The OTHER One Armed Drummer 59:53

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Drummer Jack Thomas lost his arm in a horrific industrial accident at just 17 years old, and was back behind the kit one week later! Jack shares the unbelievable story of how he survived the accident, realized his arm was gone, and somehow started air-drumming to Primus while still on the factory floor. He explains how Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and …

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How Chris Bey Learned To Walk Again 1:11:46

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TNA’s Chris Bey shares the incredible story of his near-career-ending neck injury — and how he defied the odds to walk again! He details the moment in Detroit when a missed neckbreaker with Matt Hardy left him paralyzed in the ring, what he remembers from the chaos that followed, and the emergency double-fusion surgery that saved his life. Chris re…

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Hardy’s & Dudley’s & Chairs, Oh My – The End Of An Era At Bound For Glory 1:05:51

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It’s the reunion fans never thought they’d see, and the farewell that no onewants to miss! For the first time in over a decade, The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and Team 3D (Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley) are stepping back into the ring together at TNA Bound For Glory, in what might be their final match ever! Matt, Jeff, Bully Ray and D’Von talk about their 2…

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John 5: Ghost, Guitar, and Going 50 for 50 25:34

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Guitar virtuoso John 5 returns to talk all about his brand-new instrumental album, Ghost! He shares the inspiration behind the record, how he wrote and recorded every track live in one take, and why he wanted it to feel like an old-school performance from the 1930s and ’40s. He details the incredible lineup of musicians who played on the album incl…

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The Outsiders House - Danny Boy O'Connor Turns Movie History into a Cultural Landmark 1:31:19

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Danny Boy O’Connor from House of Pain returns to update the incredible story behind The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma! He explains how a random tour stop and a $15,000 gamble turned into a lifelong passion project preserving one of the most iconic movie sets in pop culture history. Danny details the painstaking process of restoring the …

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Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden's Pentuple Polymath 54:26

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Bruce Dickinson has a ton going on (including a show tomorrow night 10/5 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles)! The legendary Iron Maiden frontman is on the road with his solo band and The Mandrake Project, and shares what makes this tour so much fun – from theremins, Japanese Kodo drums, and “Frankenstein” jams to setlist surprises like “Flash of the Bla…

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My Dad Secretly Worked For The Mob! 1:05:02

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Actor and comedian Barry Rothbart talks about his new limited series podcast, Searching For Allan Rothbart. It’s the incredible true story of his father’s secret double life as a mid-level mobster for the Gambino crime family, and the shocking twists Barry uncovered through deathbed confession tapes his dad left behind. Barry shares what it was lik…

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Art The Clown Terrifies Halloween Horror Nights 1:16:48

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Terrifier creator & director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone return to celebrate the rise of their blood-soaked franchise – from humble indie beginnings to breaking box office records, and now taking over Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with their own terrifying haunted house. Damien & Phil share the origin story of Art the Clown,…

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The Diabolical Crimes Of The Ken & Barbie Killers 59:15

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Jamie and John from True Crimecast return to unravel the shocking story of the Canadian Ken & Barbie Killers — Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. They break down how this seemingly perfect couple hid a reign of terror that included the Scarborough rapes, the murder of Karla’s own sister, and the videotaped assaults that horrified a nation. You’ll hea…

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Snoochie Boochies… It’s Jason Mewes! 1:10:35

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Jason Mewes brings the snoogans to Talk Is Jericho! He’s got crazy stories about vacationing in Hawaii with Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the Osbourne family, and what it was like living with Jack in LA. He remembers meeting Kevin Smith for the first time, how they bonded over comics, and how Kevin literally wrote Jay’s Clerks character specificall…

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Sabretooth, Michael Myers, and Lucha Libre – Tyler Mane Unmasked 54:35

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Tyler Mane went from Stampede Wrestling and WCW to becoming a Marvel mutant and one of horror’s most iconic slashers! He shares stories about training in Stu Hart’s legendary Dungeon, wrestling Andre the Giant in Japan, touring Mexico with Eddie Guerrero, and even lending The Undertaker a few bucks in South Africa. Tyler talks about how a pair of f…

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Josh Duhamel Transforms Hollywood 42:44

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Josh Duhamel makes his Talk Is Jericho debut with stories from his incredible Hollywood career! He’s got details about his brand-new movie, London Calling, what it was like filming in South Africa, and why he thinks it feels like a throwback to the action-comedies of the 80s and 90s. Josh also remembers working with Michael Bay on the Transformers …

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The Anatomy of a Working Musician 1:12:33

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What does it really mean to be a working musician? Chris Jericho sits down with his Fozzy brothers - Rich Ward, Billy Grey, and PJ Farley—to break down the grind, the hustle, and the glory of making a living through music alone. Rich shares why he turned down gigs with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Halford, and how “Judas” changed everything for him. PJ re…

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Darby Allin Climbs To The Top Of The Mountain... Literally! 1:09:03

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Darby Allin climbed to the top of the world…literally! He details hisrecent Mt. Everest summit and everything it took to get there! He shares the insane training that started with Wim Hof in Poland (with his dad!), the 8-day trek to base camp with his mom and brother, and how he dealt with the dangers of summit fever, traffic jams, frostbite, food …

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Rickey Medlocke & The Legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd 55:47

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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke makes his TIJ debut to talk about his incredible rock & roll journey! He shares stories from his early days drumming with Skynyrd, to fronting Blackfoot and touring with AC/DC, Nazareth, and Iron Maiden, to rejoining Skynyrd thanks to a Snickers bar and $1.50! He remembers his friend Gary Rossington, explain…

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Chasing Evil – Solving Crimes With The Psychic & The FBI Agent 57:14

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Psychic medium John Edward and retired FBI Special Agent Robert Hilland share some of the incredible true-crime stories behind their new book, Chasing Evil! They explain how their unlikely partnership began, why Bob kept it secret from the FBI for 30 years, and how John’s psychic visions cracked open the case of John Smith – a man who murdered two …

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Dave LaGreca Presides Over The Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 56:32

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Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca joins to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM’s first-ever 24/7 Pro Wrestling channel! He explains how it all came together after 16 years, the fight to convince SiriusXM execs that wrestling fans deserved their own channel, and what fans can expect from the daily lineup that features everyone from Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, a…

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Helloween Presents: Giants & Monsters and Michael Kiske 1:15:36

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Helloween’s Michael Kiske returns to talk about the band’s brand-new album, Giants and Monsters! He explains how Helloween’s three-singer setup with Andi Deris and Kai Hansen works in the studio and on stage, and what it’s like splitting lead vocals on songs. He shares how the band picks who sings what, what happens when one of them gets sick, and …

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Chef Curtis Duffy Is Fireproof 57:16

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Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy shares his incredible journey from hating food as a young kid in Ohio to running one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world, Ever, which even appeared on the hit Hulu series The Bear! Curtis talks about cooking for Paul Stanley and Metallica, the discipline and artistry that goes into a Michelin-starred d…

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Crikey… Jim Jefferies Is A Snake! 1:11:34

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Jim Jefferies makes his Talk Is Jericho debut! The Aussie comic brings plenty of laughs and stories as he talks about his brand-new Netflix special, Two Limb Policy, his upcoming European comedy tour, hosting the FOX game show The Snake, and his first dramatic acting role in the upcoming Jordan Peele horror movie, HIM. Jim shares what it’s like tak…

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Jimmy & Stiggs and Joe Begos 1:04:50

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Horror filmmaker Joe Begos went full grindhouse with his latest batshit crazy movie, Jimmy & Stiggs, hitting 1,500 theaters this Friday, August 15th & presented by Eli Roth! Joe reveals how he shot the entire alien gorefest inside his own apartment on 16mm film for under $200k, pulled off insane practical effects with chainsaws, alien puppets, and …

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RIP Champagne Gerry Morrow – The Best Wrestler You’ve Never Heard Of 1:08:03

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Gerry Morrow was one of the all-time great territory wrestlers, a master heel, a world traveler, and one of the toughest (and funniest) guys to ever step in the ring! He was also a mentor and great friend to Jericho, Lance Storm, AEW’s Don Callis, and Paul Lazenby. Hear about Gerry’s legendary giant-hand slaps (and the poor referee who took six in …

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Hulk Hogan 1953-2025 1:15:42

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Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and former WCW announcer Mark Madden join for a tribute to the late Hulk Hogan. They share stories about Hogan’s incredible rise in the ‘80s, the Vince McMahon expansion era, his game-changing jump to WCW, and the infamous heel turn that created the nWo. They break down Starrcade ‘97, Hogan’s massive contract and c…

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Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 1:26:32

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Ozzy Osbourne left a massive mark on metal, and in this special tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, former Ozzy bassist Phil Soussan, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, Warrant frontman Robert Mason (who also doubled Ozzy’s vocals live on the Ozzmosis Tour while hidden behind a tent onstage), and Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel share their favorite Ozzy …

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Facts & Tracks From the Rock & Roll Almanac 45:55

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Author Andrew Craneman spent 15+ years compiling over 70 years of music history into The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History, and he’s sharing how and why he did it! Andrew explains how a random discovery about the death of Snot’s frontman on December 11th, 2008 sparked the idea for the book, and …

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Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson Get Naked 26:23

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Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson join for a hilarious and revealing conversation about their new film The Naked Gun (in theaters THIS FRIDAY 8/1/25)! Liam opens up about stepping into the legendary role of Frank Drebin Jr., following in the footsteps of fellow Canadian Leslie Nielsen, and why now was the perfect time for some classic slapstick comed…

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Samoa Joe's Twisted Metal Sweet Tooth 54:35

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Samoa Joe is Sweet Tooth, literally. The former AEW World Champion talks season 2 of Peacock’s hit action-comedy Twisted Metal, where he physically embodies the iconic ice-cream truck-driving killer clown, while Will Arnett provides the voice. Joe dives into how his pro wrestling background helped shape the body language, timing, and emotional expr…

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Carla & Charlie Get Sick with The Violent Hour 55:26

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Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante make their first joint-appearance on TIJ to talk all about their new EP, The Violent Hour! Carla shares what it’s been like to rediscover her singing voice after years fronting Butcher Babies, and why this EP is both a personal and creative rebirth. Charlie explains how the project came together, how he ended up pla…

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Say Hello To The Bad Guys – How the NWO Changed Pro Wrestling 4 Life 1:11:42

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Marc Raimondi, ESPN journalist and author of the explosive new book Say Hello To The Bad Guys and Wrestling Observer’s Garrett Gonzalez break down how the nWo didn’t just change pro wrestling, it changed pop culture, and America itself. From the night Hulk Hogan turned heel and aligned with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall to Eric Bischoff’s bold vision f…

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Rudy Sarzo Goes Back To The Beginning with Ozzy 1:00:41

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Rudy Sarzo returns to relive one of the biggest honors of his career - performing at Back To The Beginning, the all-star tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham’s Villa Park. Rudy shares how Tom Morello recruited him for the show, what it was like playing nine songs alongside icons like Ronnie Wood, Steven Tyler, Travis Barker, Cha…

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System Of A Daron - Malakian Talks SOAD, Scars & Stadiums 55:17

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System Of A Down guitarist and songwriter Daron Malakian returns to talk about the new Scars On Broadway album Addicted To Violence, out July 18th (his birthday)! He deep dives into his songwriting process, including the wild origin of “Chop Suey,” why he prefers writing songs over shredding solos, and how Scars gives him the creative freedom and o…

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PeeWee’s Podhouse – An Inside Look Into the Genius of Paul Reubens 54:34

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The new HBO documentary Pee-wee As Himself takes a revealing look at the life and legacy of Paul Reubens. Two of Paul’s closest friends, David Arquette and actor/professional wrestler RJ Skinner (aka AEW’s RJ City), join share their own personal memories and stories about Paul. From Paul’s obsession with lava lamps to his intense creative control o…

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Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll 1:02:50

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Saraya returns to share the raw, unfiltered truth behind her new memoir Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives. From surviving a rough-and-tumble childhood as part of a wrestling dynasty family to breaking barriers in WWE, and rediscovering happiness post-AEW, Saraya opens up about everything – fame, trauma, addiction, healing, and the po…

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We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History 1:14:44

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It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone from Van Halen, KISS, Aerosmith, and ZZ Top to the B-52s, the Beach Bo…

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Back To The Future... And Back - 40 Years of Marty, Doc, & Mayor Goldie Wilson 1:07:31

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Author and pop culture historian Brad Gilmore returns just in time for the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future! He and Chris break down Brad’s new book, Why We Love Back To The Future, a deep dive into the making, legacy, and ongoing cultural impact of the iconic film trilogy. Brad shares behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Christophe…

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Downstait – The Rhodes To The Kingdom 59:57

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Downstait, known for creating some of the most iconic entrance music in pro wrestling, talks about their wild journey from Fort Wayne, Indiana to WrestleMania, AEW’s All In, and the Jericho Cruise. Zach Call, Justin Call, and Sean Arata share how they crafted Cody Rhodes’ “Kingdom,” The Miz’s “I Came to Play,” and Dr. Britt Baker DMD’s AEW theme. T…

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Wick Is Pain - The Dog, The Car & The Fight To Finish The Film 1:01:16

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Chad Stahelski is the visionary stuntman-turned-director behind the John Wick franchise. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain on the incredible journey of making one of the most beloved action series of all time – alongside the documentary filmmakers who captured it all. Chad along with Wick Is Pain director Jeffrey Doe and producers Josh Oreck and G…

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We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Podcast! 50 Years of Jaws! 1:07:01

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It’s been 50 years since Jaws first hit theaters and changed Hollywood forever, and Ross Williams from The Daily Jaws is here to break down the legacy of the film that launched the summer blockbuster. Ross and Jericho deep dive into the making of Jaws, from the nightmare production schedule and malfunctioning mechanical shark to Steven Spielberg’s …

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Dr. Chris Nowinski - Benoit, Brain Trauma & The Truth About CTE 55:14

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Dr. Chris Nowinski returns with powerful updates on CTE research, nearly a decade after his last appearance. The former WWE Superstar turned neuroscientist details groundbreaking discoveries from Boston University’s brain bank, shocking data from over 400 NFL players, and how CTE has become the “punch drunk” disease of modern sports. He speaks cand…

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Kane Hodder vs Jason Voorhees…on Friday The 13th! 1:05:12

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Kane Hodder is the legendary stuntman and actor who played Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films – and he’s got the stories to prove it! He shares how and why he developed Jason’s signature breathing, his favorite kill scenes (including that iconic sleeping bag slam), and what it was like to stalk New York’s Times Square in full costume. Kan…

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Do It For Danny! Ralph Macchio Talks The Legend of the Karate Kid & The Outsiders – Episode 1200 48:38

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Ralph Macchio talks four decades of The Karate Kid legacy – from the original 1984 film to Cobra Kai and the brand-new Karate Kid: Legends movie (in theaters now!). Ralph shares behind-the-scenes stories about the very first pitch he heard for Cobra Kai, his initial reaction to the idea, and how the creators won him over with their love and respect…

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Maury Povich Is Not The Father! 49:18

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Legendary broadcaster Maury Povich shares incredible stories from his career including his early days in radio covering JFK’s assassination and the civil rights movement, breaking barriers with A Current Affair, and becoming a daytime talk titan with The Maury Povich Show. He discusses the origins of his iconic “You ARE the father!” moment, how he …

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The Rise & Fall of Muhammad Hassan with Marc Copani 1:00:55

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Former WWE Superstar Marc Copani, best known as the controversial Muhammad Hassan, joins for an unfiltered conversation about his short but impactful wrestling career, and the real-life events that brought it to a sudden end. He relives his early days in OVW training alongside John Cena and Brock Lesnar, what he learned from OVW’s Jim Cornette and …

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Sabu – A Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal Tribute with Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray 1:04:50

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Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray pay tribute to the late, great Sabu, a legit innovator and pioneer in the business who put ECW on the map, and one of the most extreme wrestlers to ever step in the ring. They share incredible stories from Sabu’s groundbreaking career including his wild barbed wire matches, the time he taped up his broken jaw mid-match j…

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Mexican Reggae – 50 Years of Don Felder 49:38

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Legendary Eagles guitarist Don Felder joins for a deep dive into his extraordinary musical journey – from co-writing Hotel California and jamming with Joe Walsh to opening up “The Vault,” his new solo album featuring 50 years of unreleased material to growing up in Gainesville, Florida and playing in bands with Duane Allman and Stephen Stills. Feld…

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Gary Holt – From the Garage & Exodus to Slayer & The Garden 1:02:37

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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 Power Slaps Kizarny 1:00:29

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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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David Arquette Screams At Mob Cops & Nick Gage 50:08

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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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The Hardcore Origin of ECW with Tod Gordon 1:02:23

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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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Clown In A Cornfield Comes Alive with Eli Craig 50:48

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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…