TIJ 1000 Week – Howie Mandel’s Got Talent

Former WWE Superstar Marc Copani, best known as the controversial Muhammad Hassan, joins for an unfiltered conversation about his short but impactful wrestling career, and the real-life events that brought it to a sudden end. He relives his early days in OVW training alongside John Cena and Brock Lesnar, what he learned from OVW’s Jim Cornette and Rip Rogers, how and when he got called up to the WWE main roster, his initial reaction to the Muhammad Hassan character pitch, and what it was like generating so much heat in a post 9/11 world.  He also talks about feuding with Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker, Eddie Guerrero, his relationship with Vince McMahon, his close friendship with Shawn Daivari, navigating Wrestler’s Court, and how the infamous SmackDown segment that aired after the London bombings effectively ended his WWE run. Plus, Marc discusses life after wrestling including his move to Los Angeles, his creative project with the late Shad Gaspard, and how he found a new purpose in education as a high school administrator in upstate New York. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text JERICHO to 64000 Full video episode available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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 Juni 1h

Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray pay tribute to the late, great Sabu, a legit innovator and pioneer in the business who put ECW on the map, and one of the most extreme wrestlers to ever step in the ring. They share incredible stories from Sabu’s groundbreaking career including his wild barbed wire matches, the time he taped up his broken jaw mid-match just so he could finish it, some of his more infamous high-flying spots, how and why he started going through tables, and all the lessons he learned from his uncle and mentor, The Sheik. They also remember Sabu’s match with John Cena that got Vince McMahon’s attention, the WWE’s original plans for Sabu, and why his WWE career pretty much ended before it began. They talk Paul Heyman & Sabu, Sabu’s aura and legacy, and how the loss of his wife, Melissa Coates, may have played a part in Sabu’s own passing. Plus, Jericho shares the crazy match that Sabu wanted to have with him on the Jericho Cruise! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy 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 Maj 1h 4min

Legendary Eagles guitarist Don Felder joins for a deep dive into his extraordinary musical journey – from co-writing Hotel California and jamming with Joe Walsh to opening up “The Vault,” his new solo album featuring 50 years of unreleased material to growing up in Gainesville, Florida and playing in bands with Duane Allman and Stephen Stills. Felder reflects on his days with The Eagles, how he created unforgettable riffs, his unique relationship with Joe Walsh, and why “Hotel California” almost didn’t sound the way we know it today. He shares the inspiration behind his latest work The Vault, reveals how he unearthed forgotten demos from a Malibu storage unit, and what it was like collaborating with icons like Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jim Keltner, and Todd Sucherman. Plus, Don also talks about his upcoming “Brotherhood of Rock” summer tour with Styx and REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin, his views on playing live today, and the pressure of performing one of the most iconic guitar solos in rock history perfectly every night. Purchase Don Felder - The Vault- Fifty Years Of Music “Brotherhood Of Rock” tour dates and ticket information: https://www.donfelder.com/ More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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 Maj 49min

Thrash metal legend Gary Holt joinsfor an epic deep dive into the wild history of Exodus, his decade with Slayer, and the stories behind his brutally honest new memoir A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden. Gary shares what it was like to rehearse for the recent Slayer reunion shows, the unfiltered truth about Exodus’ near-misses with fame, and why Bonded by Blood came out late but still changed metal forever. He opens up about his darkest days, his battle with meth addiction, the long road back to sobriety, and riff supremacy. You’ll also hear about the myth and madness of Paul Baloff, his thoughts on bassist Cliff Burton, the awesomeness of The Big Four shows, Gary’s time as a roofer during Exodus' hiatus, his “killer” merch hustle, and how watching 90 Day Fiancé keeps him sane on tour. Purchase A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden: https://www.amazon.com/Fabulous-Disaster-Garage-Madison-Square/dp/0306834014 More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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

23 Maj 1h 2min

Sinn Bodhi (aka WWE’s Kizarny) is the man behind Dana White’s Power Slap! He explains how he got the job, why he believes in the potential of the sport, and how it might actually be safer than pro wrestling. He talks about growing up with Edge and Christian in Canada, and how they got him his disastrous first dark match tryout with WWE! He recounts wrestling in England, the Al Snow conversation that got him to OVW, and how that finally led to WWE. Sinn also describes the Kizarny gimmick, how Vince McMahon pitched it to him, and why he didn’t really enjoy doing those crazy vignettes. He also shares some great Dusty Rhodes stories (and impressions), details about his infamous first match and the first time he met his childhood idol Jake The Snake Roberts, and his favorite match of all time involving Gangrel, Michael Jackson, and real machetes! This episode is sponsored in part by Rula! Visit https://rula.com/JERICHO & connect with a licensed therapist! Your mental health matters. More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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 Maj 1h

Actor, wrestler, and clownpreneur David Arquette shares the story behind the wild travel disaster that almost kept him from a horror and wrestling convention in the UK, opens up about the legacy of Scream and his character Dewey, and how Wes Craven helped redefine the role and his career. David dives into the gritty true-crime inspiration behind his new film Mob Cops, his real-life ultraviolent deathmatch with Nick Gage, and how wrestling changed him forever. Plus, he dishes on growing up in a Hollywood family, dealing with the constant rejection that is acting, acquiring the rights to Bozo The Clown, plans for the brand’s revival, and why making the world sillier is now part of his mission. Mob Cops is available now wherever you stream movies!   FOLLOW: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

16 Maj 50min

ECW founder Tod Gordon shares the unfiltered history of Extreme Championship Wrestling – from its underground beginnings in Philadelphia to becoming one of the most influential wrestling promotions of all time. Tod opens up about bringing in Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman, the infamous Shane Douglas NWA title throw-down heard ‘round the world, the wild energy of the ECW Arena, and the rise of stars like Taz, Sandman, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and Rob Van Dam. He also discusses how ECW fans helped shape the product (yes, someone really handed Terry Funk a prosthetic leg mid-match), what really went down with Vince McMahon and WWE, the angle with Fonzie that had fans waiting outside the arena, weapons in hand to defend ECW, and the reason he walked away from ECW in 1997.   Stream Dark Side of The Ring: Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert - https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/hot-stuff-eddie-gilbert/679bed68eb787195730eab9d  FOLLOW: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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

14 Maj 1h 2min

Eli Craig brings the blood, the laughs, and the killer clowns to Talk Is Jericho! The director of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is back with his new horror flick Clown In A Cornfield—and he’s breaking down everything from adapting the hit book, filming in Winnipeg, and hiring an all-Canadian cast, to creating blood cannons, chainsaw chaos, and a gang of homicidal clowns. Eli talks about his journey from mountain-climbing guide to USC film school, the advice he got from Clint Eastwood, and growing up as the son of an Hollywood icon! Plus, hear how Cabin In The Woods, Evil Dead, and Peter Jackson inspired the gory fun, and why this ain’t no horror comedy. See Clown In A Cornfield in theaters now! https://clowninacornfield.com/ FOLLOW: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy X: @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 Maj 50min