Talk Is Jericho

Team Tiger Awesome is in the house! Clint Gage, Michael Truly, and Nick Mundy - the three comic geniuses behind Y2J's new Comedy Central web series "Nothing To Report." Wanna hear how you shoot 6 episodes in 3 nights in the director's frontyard? Plus, hilarious hijinks from the set, and a true behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get it done... and the answer to this pressing question: "why i...

Josh McDermitt aka "Dr. Eugene Porter" from "The Walking Dead" has plenty to say about how things work on the set of one of the most popular TV shows on the planet! He's talking "Death Dinners," the infamous mullet, killing zombies, Cocko, and piloting hot air balloons (no, seriously - he's licensed). Plus, Skid Row's Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan introduce their new singer & reveal what the future...

Vickie Guerrero had nuclear heat at WWE! She was one of the most hated characters... and to think - she sorta fell into her pro-wrestling career a little by accident and a little by necessity! She speaks candidly about her husband, the late, great Eddie Guerrero, about their marriage, and about being a pro-wrestling wife. She also has stories about The Undertaker and Vince McMahon! And she was ver...

Get your rock on with TIJ and special guest Tim Commerford of Rage Against The Machine & Audioslave fame! He's fronting a new band, Future User, and talking about the insane music videos they've made involving waterboarding & burning people alive! He's also got plenty of RATM and Audioslave stories, theories on why Geddy Lee is such a stellar frontman, what he wishes people would remember about hi...

Wrestlemania (no number) is in the books... and Y2J and his old buddy Edge have plenty of thoughts and analysis to share. Biggest cheers, biggest surprises, their favorite matches & performances, and their "woulda, shoulda, coulda" moments - from Rock to Taker to Ronda Rousey to Roman Reigns... and the Divas! Plus, find out what Edge has been up to lately! Here's a hint - long days, fighting, and...

Just in time for Wrestlemania 31, Daniel Bryan joins Y2J to give a detailed account of his last 12-months in pro-wrestling... from the moment his neck injury turned too serious to ignore to the two surgeries, multiple doctors, and special rehab therapy that ultimately led him back to the ring. They also discuss losing the Championship belt, and his upcoming WM 31 match. Plus, Egypt returns to TIJ...

Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong fame sends TIJ "Up In Smoke" with hilarious stories from one of Y2J's favorite movies, anecdotes from his early days in comedy, the reason for the rift with Tommy Chong, and how they eventually reunited. Plus, "Born in East LA," making pottery in Canada, draft dodging in the States, and a Battle of The Bands victory without a note of music played! And, Dave Meltzer j...

Oh yeah! The God of Thunder meets the Pod of Thunder for an in-depth discussion on fire breathing, bass playing, big words like gymnasium, songwriting, The Beatles, rock is dead, drugs & alcohol, KISS break-ups & reunions, 5,000 pieces of merch, dying wishes, and tombstone epitaphs. And then there's a fascinating look inside Gene Simmons' KISS museum aka Los Angeles home! To learn more about liste...

R Truth has a great angle going into Wrestlemania - stealing the Intercontinental Championship! But did you know that he used to choreograph dance routines for MC Hammer? Or that he has a new rap album coming out? You're gonna learn a lot about R Truth on TIJ, including details on the prison stint that led him to pro-wrestling, what TNA did for him, how he feels about X-Pac and DX, and how he fina...

Adult film star Stormy Daniels gives a true behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make an adult movie - from script to set to directing to location to props and costumes! She talks about her fav stars to work with, what she will & won't do on camera, why she considers herself a writer & director first, and the effect piracy has had on the industry! Plus, details on her run-in with Kim Kardash...

PJ Black gave up his dream job when he quit WWE, and now he's talking to Y2J all about that big decision - why he did it, how it went down, and if he has any regrets! He's also talking about his days in WWE including the NXT Invasion angle, what he learned from Dusty Rhodes, and how he became Justin Gabriel. He's got sky diving stories, and near-death experiences, and plenty of thoughts about the...

Samoa Joe left TNA and the first place he stopped to talk about this huge, life-changing decision is TIJ! Hear the when, why, how, and what's next for Samoa Joe - including whether or not WWE might be in the mix for him! He's also sharing memorable moments from his 9 years with TNA, and what it was like working with everyone from Hulk Hogan to Eric Bischoff to Kurt Angle to Dutch Mantel. He spent...

Josh Gates from Travel Channel's "Expedition Unknown" is a real-life, modern day Indiana Jones. He's searched for Big Foot, Lake Monsters, and werewolves. He's investigated the paranormal mysteries of Chernobyl, King Tut's Tomb, and the lost city of Cambodia. He's researched the legend of Amelia Earhart, and unearthed ancient Mayan sacrificial altars! He's seen and survived it all, and he's sharin...

Pt2 of the Thrillseekers reunion with Lance T. Storm... and this time it's all about their first tour of Japan, their initial breakup, their reunion at Smokey Mountain Wrestling and launch of the Thrillseekers (right down to the original uniform idea), learning to do promos, favorite matches, and whether or not the Thrillseekers will ever reunite in the ring again! Plus, guess who's in "Sharknado...

It's a Thrillseekers reunion on TIJ! Cowboy Chris and the masked StarChild talk about the ridiculous gimmicks & characters that "almost were;" their first meeting at wrestling school; their first match, which just so happened to be against each other; & how Lance ended up at the Hart's Wrestling school in the first place! Plus, Dave Meltzer and Y2J are telling it like it is when it comes to WWE's...

Y2J calls Pat Patterson the WWE Jedi of booking, and credits Pat with teaching him 90% of everything he knows about pro-wrestling psychology and "working." If you're a Y2J fan, then you're a Pat Patterson fan! Pat has plenty of stories to share including his own personal journey as a gay man in pro-wrestling. Hear about his time in the territories, his push to get Shawn Michaels into WWE, his rela...

NY Ranger Legend, who also happens to be Y2J's dad, Ted Irvine, returns to TIJ to celebrate his 70th birthday! That means lots of GREAT hockey stories about his time with the Rangers, being traded to St. Louis, and what happened when Bobby Hull left the NHL for the WHA. He's also talking favorite arenas, favorite players, and meanest on the ice, and sharing all the nicknames from his Rangers roste...

Shawn Michaels returns to TIJ to finish his incredible conversation with Y2J. They explain why Vince McMahon & WWE no longer allow blood in the ring (yes, it's their fault). You'll hear what HBK thinks about the time Y2J punched Shawn's wife, Rebecca, the real reason Shawn retired from WWE, and Shawn's side of the Montreal Screw Job story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Y2J went to the middle-of-nowhere Texas to sitdown with HBK at his ranch, and they talked about raising goats, home schooling kids, electric gates... and oh yeah - pro wrestling! In part 1, you'll hear 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 beginning of the infamous 2008 Y2J-HBK angle. To learn more about li...

Premiere ghost hunter Zak Bagans shares some bonechilling stories about demon possession, ghost attacks, evil hauntings, and other unexplained phenomena. Hear about his investigation of the infamous "Demon House" in Indiana, the "gateway to hell" at Bobby Mackey's Music World, and what happened when a Priest was called in to exorcise a demon who'd possessed Zak's body. This episode is not for the...

Andy Biersack from Black Veil Brides brings the rock to TIJ! He lived in his car when he first moved to LA & you'll never believe who his first rock & roll friend was! He's also talking about his new album, working with legendary producer Bob Rock, why he loves Paul Stanley, KISS, and pro-wrestling! Plus, he's giving a blow-by-blow account of his worst stage injury, his F-you moment at the Golden...

The Miz and his stuntdouble Mizdow join TIJ to talk about this unlikely pairing & why it works so well! We'll also hear about all the crazy things that Mizdow did as Damien Sandow including magic tricks, freestyle rapping, pink tights & facial hair. You'll find out why Clint Eastwood and "Cousin Eddie" from the "Vacation" movies were critical to his success! And very special guests George Lynch an...

Y2J's protege, Wade Barrett's in the hot seat, but at least he's not getting big-leagued like the first time they met! That story, details on their NXT pairing, and the tale of his WWE tryout all covered. You'll also hear the evolution of Bad News Barrett, and the Patrick Swayze movie that gave Wade his name! Plus, Y2J and Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter break down last Sunday'...

Macho Man Randy Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, has agreed that it's time for Macho Man to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, so that's what's happening this year! Why did Lanny change his mind? And what would his brother and father think about it? Lanny explains his decision... and shares some amazing stories about his brother's as well as his own wrestling career as "The Genius" who only spok...

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo recounts his 2-day, hung over, no-prep audition for the band! He also talks Infectious Grooves, Suicidal Tendencies, Ozzy, Cliff Burton, pioneering bass players, Antarctica, his first prison gig, and his fav Metallica songs to play live. Plus, details on the documentary Rob's making about one of his biggest musical heroes - bassist Jaco Pastorius! It's 5-years in...