Billy Mitchell – The Prince of Pac-Man & The King of Kong

The Iron Sheik was author Brad Balukjian’s favorite wrestler as a kid growing up in the 80s, and directly inspired his new book, “The Six Pack: On The Road in Search of Wrestlemania.” Brad took a road trip to find and meet 6 of the Sheik’s wrestling contemporaries including Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas, Sgt. Slaughter, Jose Luis Rivera, Tito Santana, and Demolition Ax aka Bill Eadie. Brad shares the stories he discovered and learned about each including The Sheik being told to break Hulk Hogan’s leg, the original plane ride from hell with Jimmy Snuka, Tony Atlas’ initiation into pro wrestling in the South, who sabotaged Jose Luis Rivera’s promised push, and the real story behind Sgt. Slaughter’s military service! Brad also dug into the early days of the WWF expansion under Vince and Linda McMahon, and found records of early payouts to talent, live show grosses, and original contracts. Plus, Brad talked to then-WWF CFO Bob McMullan and Jim Troy, Vince’s right-hand man at the time, about what it was like working for Vince.   Purchase “The Six Pack”: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brad-balukjian/the-six-pack/9780306831553/?lens=hachette-books For more info on Brad & “The Six Pack”: thebradpack.com Follow Brad Balukjian on X and Instagram: @bradpackbooks    Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month. American Home Shield: Go to https://AHS.com/JERICHO to save 20% off any plan. Rosetta Stone – Go to https://RosettaStone.com/JERICHO to get 50% off unlimited access   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Huhti 20241h

Ernie Hudson returns as Winston Zeddemore in the new “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and talks about donning the jumpsuit and proton pack in the latest installment of the beloved franchise! He shares behind-the-scenes stories from this latest movie, and what it’s been like to reunite with Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. He also tells the story of the original “Ghostbusters” from his audition and casting to shooting in New York City to working with Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman to his initial reaction to some of his iconic lines to when he realized what a cultural phenomenon the movie had become! Ernie also has stories about “The Crow” and his friendship with the late Brandon Lee, “Fantasy Island” and Ricardo Montalban, and the extensive research he did for his role in “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle.”    Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Maalis 202458min

Papa Roach scored four #1 singles off their latest album, “Ego Trip,” including “Leave A Light On,” of which they’re donating a portion of their royalties to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix explains how suicide has touched his life dating back to the lyrics of the band’s monster first single “Last Resort,” which just crossed the 1 billion mark in streams! He talks early days trying to get noticed and signed, selling music to kids waiting in line at Korn shows, the origin of his Coby Dick name, being arrested after the band’s Ozzfest set in New Jersey in ‘01, the reaming he got from Sharon Osbourne, and the time Ozzy watched them from side stage in the pouring rain. He shares stories about their best and worst gigs, how they adapted to the changing music industry, why he loves social media so much, and what the band has planned for this year and beyond.   Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Maalis 20241h

RJ City hosts a special Q+A with The Ocho live from the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Five Alive! Some of the topics tackled – AEW’s first year, AEW’s future, an AEW PPV on the cruise, Kenny Omega, Kevin Owens, The List, Corazon de Leon, the Hall of Fame, Guns N Roses, Metallica, ABBA, and Danny Garcia & Isiah Kassidy. There’s also a run-in from Brad Williams, a heated debate about (but no demonstration of) the Walls of Jericho, and the story behind Jerishow!   Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order. Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/TIJ50 & use code TIJ50 to get 50% off your first month, plus 20% off your next month.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Maalis 202450min

The highly-anticipated sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem, from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss debuted today on Netflix, and star John Bradley returns to talk about it. He shares how and when he found out about the project, what it’s like having a part written specifically for you, and the real-life references that inspired his character’s name, Jack Rooney. He talks about the 18-month shoot, filming with green screens, and why this series is more about humanity than aliens. He also has plenty of stories about Game of Thrones and Samwell Tarly, including his thoughts on Samwell’s story arc over 8 seasons, the series’ controversial finale, dealing with fame, and life after GoT. Plus, bits on flavored crisps and chips, JLo, and Michael Keaton’s Batman!   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Maalis 202456min

Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, has some great stories about his 36 seasons hosting the competition travel show!  He talks about the new season that just started on Wednesday, the two new countries they’re visiting (Dominican Republic & Barbados, Rihanna’s childhood home), the competitors, and some of the crazy things that happen as the race runs toward the finish. He also talks about the craziest challenges and couples, his favorite cities and countries, the research he does for each show, and the fun trivia tidbits he’s collected along the way. He takes us behind-the-scenes of the production and offers tips for race success along with dealing with jet lag and sleeping on planes, trains and automobiles!Plus, he explains what it took to execute and film The Amazing Race during COVID, and he reveals how he almost ended up hosting another famous reality competition show, Survivor!    STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Maalis 202453min

Will Ospreay is All Elite, and just made his AEW Dynamite debut! Will talks about his decision to sign with AEW over WWE, the role that Chris Jericho and Tony Khan played in that decision, the injury he suffered during his Revolution match against Takeshita, and the words Ric Flair spoke to him backstage after that match. Will shares stories from his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, how he survived COVID lockdown, and what he loves most about the Japanese culture and people. He details some of his favorite and most memorable matches with the likes of Shingo, Richochet, and even Jericho at AEW All In Wembley. Plus, he speaks to his friendship with Hana Kimura, the effect her tragic death had on him personally, and how he dealt with his own mental health struggles.    STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Maalis 20241h 3min

Dave Meltzer returns to talk about the legacy and career of the late, Ole Anderson, who passed away at home last week at the age of 81. Dave and Chris talk about how Ole became an “Anderson,” and started teaming with Gene Anderson as “The Minnesota Wrecking Crew” in 1968. They talk about Ole’s legendary feud with the great Dusty Rhodes, and how he later ended up in the Four Horsemen with Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and Ric Flair. They also discuss his career as booker and eventual owner of Georgia Championship Wrestling, including the debacle of the Black Scorpion & Sting angle, the secret (and hostile) takeover and purchase of the promotion by Vince McMahon and The Briscoes, and how Ole didn’t see the talent in Ricky Steamboat, Randy Savage or Hulk Hogan! They cover his time in WCW, and his difficult relationships with Eric Bischoff, Jim Barnett, Bobby Heenan, and Vince McMahon.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy  Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Maalis 20241h 4min