TIJ - EP123 - Samoa Joe

Booker T has his own promotion, "Reality Of Wrestling," & is talking all about it on TIJ! He's also talking about his Hall Of Fame career with WCW, WWE, and TNA! Hear the story behind his classic grocery store fight with Stone Cold Steve Austin, the "Harlem Heat" tag team with his older brother Stevie Ray, what Dusty Rhodes did for his career, teaching The Undertaker to do the "spinaroonie," and whether or not Booker T will ever return to the wrestling ring! 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 Tammi 20161h 17min

Actor Freddie Prinze Jr also had a job working for the WWE - twice! He worked as a writer on the creative team, helping with promos & storylines for Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker, and Alberto Del Rio. And he also served as WWE acting coach, working with the talent roster including Big Show and The Miz! Freddie's talking about his relationship with Vince McMahon, the nickname that John Cena first gave him, and what prompted him to leave WWE. He also talking about losing his famous father as a baby, growing up in the world of martial arts thanks to his godfather (& sparring with Chuck Norris), and what prompted him to leave Hollywood and the limelight behind. 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 Tammi 20161h 36min

Robbie Brookside is one of Y2J's oldest friends in the wrestling business, and he also happens to be killing it as a trainer at NXT. They're telling stories about wrestling in Hamburg, Japan, and at WCW together. Robbie's also talking about growing up in Liverpool, and his "Uncle Ringo." Find out about "coffee house wrestlers," "kindercatch," and how he ended up at NXT. And if you listen carefully, you just might pick up a little cockney slang! 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 Tammi 20161h 39min

William Shatner returns to TIJ to share stories about his upcoming documentary "The Ride," which chronicles his 8-day motorcycle journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Bill & CJ also discuss the search for the perfect pillow, sushi and octopus, horseback riding, the ripple effect of good deeds, Bill's new children's show idea, Bill vs William, and of course, Leonard Nimoy. 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

6 Tammi 20161h 24min

Meet CJ's new favorite wrestler - Cheeseburger! He wrestles for Ring Of Honor, and tells the story of his gimmick name, ring gear, and auspicious start in pro-wrestling! He trained a little with Lance Storm, loves New Japan Pro Wrestling, and is still trying to think of a good catch phrase! Hear about his favorite match of all time, his own first match, and what stopped him from quitting pro-wrestling entirely after his first day at training camp. 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

1 Tammi 201659min

The Sklar Brothers bring their great sense of humor, comedic timing, and awesome stories about Andrew Dice Clay to TIJ! Identical twins & hosts of the "Sklar Bro Country" podcast, Randy and Jason, also talk about HBO's "True Detective," their stand up show, "Set List," being twins, Arsenio Hall, and the alternative comedy scene. 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

30 Joulu 20151h 13min

Merry KISSmas! CJ, Fozzy drummer Frank Fontsere, guitarist Rich Ward, and Luke Bryan's drummer Kent Slucher are spreading the KISSmas cheer with great stories about KISS concerts, favorite KISS characters and make-up, favorite albums & songs, and some spirited debate about classic line-up vs new line-up, best KISS era, and the infamous 90's reunion with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss! Plus, will Rich Ward be a KISSfanatic by the time the podcast concludes? 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

25 Joulu 20151h 10min

The tables are turned and today's guest is Chris Jericho himself! It's Toronto Is Jericho live featuring guest host Damian Abraham, and a special appearance by Santino Marella. Chris is telling stories about Fozzy's early days, his time in WCW, blood in the ring, breaking his arm in Smokey Mountain Wrestling, matches with Lance Storm as The Thrillseekers, his 15-minute reign as WWE Champ, and his role in "MacGruber." Plus spoiler alert, a very special Irvine Family Star Wars Review featuring Ash, Sierra, and Cheyenne! 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

23 Joulu 20151h 38min