John 5: Ghost, Guitar, and Going 50 for 50

“Somewhere in the Skies” podcast host and author, Ryan Sprague, returns to breakdown the very recent UFO Congressional hearings, and the claims made by whistleblower David Grusch, a retired Air Force intelligence officer who says UFO craft and “non-human biologics” have been recovered and reverse-engineered in secret programs that have been operational for decades. Ryan discusses the timing and reasons behind the testimony, the impact, the legislation resulting from it, and what he things about David Grusch after interviewing him personally. Ryan also reveals the findings of his own investigation into some found debris from the infamous Roswell UFO crash site. He talks about Canada’s recent foray into UFO investigation and how their approach differs from the United States. He explains why NASA included oceanographers in their big UFO study which should be published in the next few weeks. And finally, he details some of the personal extraterrestrial encounters that people have shared on his podcast, “Somewhere in the Skies.”   Purchase “Stories From Somewhere In The Skies”:  https://a.co/d/7jJe5Wv Listen to Somewhere in the Skies: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somewhere-in-the-skies/id1227858637   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus FREE shipping. Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

11 Aug 20231h 3min

AEW Dynamite just aired its 200th episode, and Jericho’s celebrating the milestone event with a special commemorative list of his own – his favorite Dynamite matches! So what exactly made the list, and is there an absolute favorite? Let’s just say that you’ll hear some fantastic behind-the-scenes details and stories about his matches with Jon Moxley, Darby Allin, Sting, Nick Gage, Orange Cassidy, Bryan Danielson, and Dax Harwood. You’ll discover why the Hair vs Hair match against Ortiz made the list, what the Patrick Dempsey movie “Can’t Buy Me Love” has to do with Jericho’s current Don Callis storyline, when Action Andretti unknowingly convinced Jericho he was ready for a face-off, and how the Painmaker’s record factors into the match-ups. Plus, Jericho shares a detailed look into the planning of his recent Falls Count Anywhere match against Roderick Strong (and ultimately Adam Cole).   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus FREE shipping. Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

9 Aug 20231h 1min

AR Fox is the newest member of AEW’s Mogul Embassy, and talks about teaming up with Swerve Strickland, and turning heel. He shares stories from his 15-years on the indies with CZW and Evolve, his tours of Japan, and what he learned wrestling in Mexico. He also talks about his time in Lucha Underground, his failed WWE tryout, and why he calls his ring style old school with a modern twist. He also discusses his wrestling school, and some of hjs students (like Austin) Theory who’ve gone on to successful professional careers.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

4 Aug 202359min

mammoth II drops Friday (August 4th), and Wolfgang Van Halen has plenty of stories about the making of his second, full length album! He talks songwriting, recording, and solos, and discusses how playing live influenced the making of this album. He talks about what it’s been like opening for Metallica and how that all came together, what he learned touring with Van Halen and playing alongside his famous father, and his strategy for putting together those Van Halen setlists. He shares why drums were the first instrument he learned to play, and the best advice he got from his dad. Plus, he reveals which Edward Van Halen guitar solo is his favorite.   Purchase and/or stream mammoth II: https://mammothwvh.lnk.to/MammothIIID Check out the video for “Another Celebration at the End of the World”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzomCKpD_K71FGHvoljNFg   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

2 Aug 202353min

Can’t think of a better guest for TIJ 1000 than the great Marc Maron – talented comedian, actor, and one of podcasting’s original stars! He started his pod before anyone really knew what podcasting was, including Marc! And since that day, he’s welcomed some pretty impressive guests like President Barack Obama and Sir Paul McCartney! He’s sharing those stories as well as talking about his comedy start, his friendship with the late, great Sam Kinison, his trip to see AEW Dynamite, and what it was like immersing himself in the world of Netflix’s GLOW as director Sam Sylvia. **this was recorded before the WGA/SAG-Aftra strike   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

28 Jul 20231h 15min

Howie Mandel is the A-list guest celebrating 1000 episode of TIJ this week! The stand-up comic, “Deal or No Deal” host, AI proponent, and judge of “America’s Got Talent” shares some pretty incredible stories from his days guesting on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He made 22 appearances with Johnny and details his first-ever spot to the last stint that resulted in his ban from the popular late night talk show. Howie discusses the role that both Joan Rivers and The Comedy Store’s Mitzi Shore played in his career, why he left the country when “Deal or No Deal” premiered on NBC, and what he hopes artificial intelligence will do for his legacy after he’s gone. **This was recorded pre WGA / SAG-Aftra strike Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

26 Jul 20231h 9min

QTV is QT Marshall, Harley Cameron, and Aaron Solo, and AEW’s new faction explains how they formed, and what Harvey Levin’s TMZ has to do with their act. You’ll hear the details behind the Binaca spray, the name, the Powerhouse Hobbs hype, and how each member was recruited. Harley also talks about her rap battle with The Acclaimed’s Max Caster, hitting on Anthony Bowens, and Billy Gunn’s reaction and input to the whole segment. Aaron Solo shares his journey to AEW and how one formal email led to an eventual contract signing. And QT reveals the story behind his Ambulance match vs Pentagon Jr. at last week’s AAA Triplemania event, discusses his friendship with Cody Rhodes, and offers some insight into his office job as Tony Khan’s right-hand man!   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Bosch Tools: learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers    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

21 Jul 20231h 6min

So what did Kuarantine do when they weren’t onstage performing during their recent tour? They watched Decline of the Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years of course! Jericho, Bassist PJ Farley, drummer Kent Slucher, and guitarists Joe McGuinness and Charlie Parra share their favorite scenes, lines, songs, and bands in the documentary written by Penelope Spheeris. They share trivia about the time, the Sunset Strip, and some of the musicians they’ve encountered in the scene.   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

19 Jul 20231h 47min