Talk Is Jericho

Talk Is 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.

Episodes

Dave LaGreca Presides Over The Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

August 29, 2025 • 56 mins
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, and Mark Henry to Thunder Rosa and Nick Nemeth. Dave also shares the origins of Busted...
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Helloween Presents: Giants & Monsters and Michael Kiske

August 27, 2025 • 75 mins
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 how the producers played a surprising role in shaping the new album. Michael also dis...
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Chef Curtis Duffy Is Fireproof

August 22, 2025 • 57 mins
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 dish, and how his parents’ tragic murder-suicide gave him the relentless drive to suc...
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Crikey… Jim Jefferies Is A Snake!

August 20, 2025 • 71 mins
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 taking standup to countries that are just discovering comedy, the time he bombed opening...
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Jimmy & Stiggs and Joe Begos

August 15, 2025 • 64 mins
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 a POV camera strapped to his own head, and somehow kept his neighbors from complainin...
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RIP Champagne Gerry Morrow – The Best Wrestler You’ve Never Heard Of

August 13, 2025 • 68 mins
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 a row), his love for bumping and selling backdrops, and the time he sang Prince’s “Sc...
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Hulk Hogan 1953-2025

August 8, 2025 • 75 mins
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 creative control, and how he helped WCW explode – and then later implode. Chris shares...
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Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025

August 6, 2025 • 86 mins
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 stories and memories. Phil and Robert detail epic Ozzy tour stories and backstage rib...
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Facts & Tracks From the Rock & Roll Almanac

August 1, 2025 • 45 mins
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 how it evolved from a blank Word doc to a 2751-entry deep dive into rock & roll lore!...
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Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson Get Naked

July 31, 2025 • 26 mins
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 comedy. Pamela talks about her unexpected journey from Baywatch to Broadway to jazz-scat s...
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Samoa Joe's Twisted Metal Sweet Tooth

July 30, 2025 • 54 mins
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 expression needed to bring Sweet Tooth to life behind the mask, and how wrestling legends...
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Carla & Charlie Get Sick with The Violent Hour

July 25, 2025 • 55 mins
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 playing every instrument on the record, and why it reminds him of working with John Bush...
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Say Hello To The Bad Guys – How the NWO Changed Pro Wrestling 4 Life

July 23, 2025 • 71 mins
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 for WCW Nitro, they detail the real-world impact of wrestling’s most iconic heel facti...
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Rudy Sarzo Goes Back To The Beginning with Ozzy

July 18, 2025 • 60 mins
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, Chad Smith, Nuno Bettencourt, and Papa Emeritus IV from Ghost, and the emotion of seeing...
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System Of A Daron - Malakian Talks SOAD, Scars & Stadiums

July 16, 2025 • 55 mins
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 outlet SOAD no longer provides. Daron shares stories from System’s sold-out stadium to...
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PeeWee’s Podhouse – An Inside Look Into the Genius of Paul Reubens

July 11, 2025 • 54 mins
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 over projects and his love of pro wrestling, David and RJ open up about the private wo...
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Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll

July 9, 2025 • 62 mins
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 power of telling your story. She talks candidly about ghostwriting mishaps, confronting...
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We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History

July 4, 2025 • 74 mins
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 Boys, Journey, Metallica, and the Ramones. They’re sharing personal stories, swapping f...
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Back To The Future... And Back - 40 Years of Marty, Doc, & Mayor Goldie Wilson

July 2, 2025 • 67 mins
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 Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis, Claudia Wells, and more. They talk ...
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Downstait – The Rhodes To The Kingdom

June 27, 2025 • 59 mins
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. They reveal how a viral internet cover led to a WWE opportunity thanks to Matt Cardona...
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