Talk Is Jericho

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...

Current Tag Team Champs, and real-life twin brothers, The Usos give a detailed account about their famous wrestling family, their cousins - Roman Reigns & The Rock, their failed Smackdown audition, their inspired face painting, their memorable RAW debut, and the loss of their beloved Uncle Eckie aka Umaga! You'll also hear the pranks they pulled in school that only twins can... and the day jobs th...

He's a metal legend, a rock icon, and he's on TIJ - Motorhead frontman Lemmy! He's talking about everything - wrestling, Triple H, his WWII artifact collection, being a roadie for & dropping acid with Jimi Hendrix, meeting the Beatles, heroin, whiskey, Ozzy Osbourne, playing bass, Motorhead's latest album "After Shock," his favorite songs to play live, Motorhead's beginnings, and possible retireme...

Hulkamania continues on TIJ! Wrestlemania 1 & 3 in-depth, Andre the Giant stories, Macho Man Randy Savage, Hulk's last conversation with Ultimate Warrior just before Warrior passed, the NWO, Hulk's thoughts on the death of WCW, "Buzzkill," Mr. T, Hulk's surprise appearance at WM30, and the true story of his audition for Metallica! Plus, Speewee returns & you'll never believe whose tongue was in hi...

Hulkamania is taking over "Talk Is Jericho"! One of the most iconic wrestlers in history sits down with Y2J & talks about his own wrestling heroes, why he loved working in Japan, his role in the Rocky movie, his first meeting with Vince McMahon Sr, working for Verne Gagne, and taking a chance with WWF and his hot & cold relationship with Vince Jr. Plus, Chris' friend Speewee, one of the mastermind...

WWE announcer JBL has stories about the Von Erichs, Vampiro, the European circuit, the Monday Night Wars, the Westminster Dog Show, the APA and Ron Simmons, Public Enemy, The Dudleys, Vince Russo and the Attitude Era, and the WWE Tribute To The Troops! He also talks "Seven Summits," helping at-risk kids, and running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain! And Y2J welcomes special guest, Peter Thomas Fo...

Y2J moderates Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff debating the Monday Night Wars! It's a teaser for the live event coming to Philly next month! And then special co-host Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward joins Chris and Skid Row's Snake Sabo to talk a little rock & roll to get your New Year's Eve party started! Skid Row stories. Pantera stories. Sebastian Bach stories. Stuck Mojo stories. And of course, lots...

Chris Jericho was in London last June with Fozzy, and in between tour dates & a raucous set at Download, he managed to squeeze in two one-man shows at Leicester Hall. And since you weren't able to join in the fun in-person, we're bringing it to you! Y2J told stories, played the cowbell, and answered some great questions about everything from The Rock to the rib he pulled on Shane McMahon to DWTS a...

Deck the halls with Y2J and guest Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame! Dee's spreading holiday cheer with a new Broadway-style musical in Chicago, and plenty of stories about Twisted Sister's meteoric rise to & fall from fame, Celebrity Apprentice, Spongebob Squarepants, "House Of Hair" and Celine Dion buying his mansion! Plus, the jolly fat man in the bright red suit makes a special appearance on h...

Ryback is speaking about the CM Punk's recent comments & he's doing it right here on TIJ! Ryback's also got a great Dusty Rhodes impression, the back story on "Skip Sheffield," his very own WWF bell hammer, an update on the injuries that nearly ended his career, and words of wisdom he never actually heard from Arnold Schwarzenegger! "Feed Me More! Feed Me More!" To learn more about listener data a...

It's episode 100 & there's only one guest fitting for such a milestone mark - Paul Stanley from KISS! And what better place to do episode 100 than Vegas, baby! Y2J, The Starchild, & Sin City... and nothing is off-limits! Early KISS days, make-up, no make-up, breakups, reunions, "Psycho Circus," producer Bob Ezrin, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, stage raps, arena football, pro-wrestling, favorite so...

Dean Ambrose is talking about The Shield - how it started; what it was supposed to be; what it became; why it ended; and how he found out! He's also got thoughts on Paul Heyman, John Cena, the Attitude Era, working babyface, and his Hell In A Cell match against Seth Rollins. And if you want the real scoop on Dean's twitter feud with Mick Foley - then you definitely need to download this one! And y...