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

Skye Blue is tearing it up as a heel in AEW after starting her tenue with the company as a bubbly babyface. Skye talks about her heel turn, why she’s having so much fun with Julia Hart, and what she hopes to accomplish next at AEW (can you say hardcore match?). She explains what it’s been like to work with Toni Storm, Saraya, and Ruby Soho, why she never misses a training opportunity with Dustin Rhodes, and how she approaches intergender tag matches. She also shares stories from her early days training in Chicago while still in high school, road tripping to indie shows in the mid-West with her mom in tow, and the circumstances that resulted in a midnight visit to the ER to get staples in her head.   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

10 Jan 202457min

Steve DeBro is the filmmaker behind the documentary, “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story,” which recounts the history of the historic Los Angeles venue! Steve talks about the Olympic’s wrestling and boxing history, and the stories he was able to gather & share thanks to in-depth sit-downs with everyone from Roddy Piper to The Destroyer! He goes into detail about the Roddy Piper, Guerrero Brothers feud, the infamous riot that started after Roddy played “La Cucaracha” on the bagpipes, and what happened to the LA territory when Vince McMahon came knocking. Steve chronicles the Olympic’s boxing history too, including the tragedy that marked the beginning of the Olympic’s downfall. He has tales about promoter Aileen Eaton who ran the Olympic during its heyday, and helped develop some incredible boxing and wrestling talent. He also gets into the Olympics foray into roller derby, and punk rock, and explains why the venue is so notorious for riots and violence!   Stream movie on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CBJF3Z4H/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Website: www.18thandgrand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olympicauditorium   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

5 Jan 202458min

Kevin Nealon is telling stories about his Saturday Night Live days including the origin of Hanz & Franz, and the Subliminal Man, and how he landed the job as Weekend Update host. He talks about Chris Farley (and the infamous Chippendales sketch with Patrick Swayze), Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, and David Spade. He explains how Dana Carvey helped him get the SNL gig, and how he managed to squeeze standup gigs in between the brutal SNL schedule. Kevin also talks about his love of drawing and caricatures, what inspired his new book “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame,” and when we might see new episodes of his very funny YouTube series, “Hiking with Kevin.”   Watch “Hiking With Kevin” –  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BfPXleDan8dMbel6-C89Q   Purchase “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame” – https://kevinnealon.com/book/     Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com     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 Jan 202458min

Brad Williams’ new comedy special on VEEPS is called “Starfish” for a very good reason! He shares a sneak peak at some of the material, tells Chris’ favorite bit, and recounts a couple of times when comedy’s got him in a bit of trouble at home! He reveals why he has heat with fellow dwarf actor, Peter Dinklage (of Game of Thrones fame), what happened when he met his comedy hero Robin Williams, and he recounts the run-in that he & Swoggle did on the most recent Jericho Cruise. And since Brad is also the Director of Comedy for the upcoming Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Five Alive, he of course has some cruise stories!   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com   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 Dec 20231h 2min

Kevin Von Erich and his sons, Marshall and Ross, talk about their legendary family’s wrestling dynasty, and reveal what they think about “The Iron Claw,” the new movie about their family’s storied life. Kevin explains what it was like growing up with dad, Fritz Von Erich, and his brothers, Kerry, David, Mike and Chris, how they build World Class Championship Wrestling into one of the hottest territories, and what inspired some of their groundbreaking production ideas and their in-ring style which ultimately changed the wrestling business. They talk about the tragedy that befell the family, and what it means to carry on their legacy. Kevin also talks about some of their incredible feuds and matches with the likes of The Fabulous Freebirds and Gino Hernandez.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com   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 Dec 20231h 2min

Jeff Belanger returns to celebrate the scariest, most violent and dangerous holiday – Christmas! His new book, “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts,” details the real reasons we put up trees, hang stockings, string up lights, and exchange gifts this time of year, and it actually has nothing to do with Santa Claus or even religion. He discusses how monsters, goblins, ogres and witches from other cultures around the world morphed into the merry festivities of the season today. And he shares the stories and legends behind Krampus, the elf-like TomTen, Karakoncolas, the Gryla, and the Yule Cat! Naughty children beware!   Buy “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts” https://jeffbelanger.com/playlist/the-fright-before-christmas-surviving-krampus-and-other-yuletide-monsters-witches-and-ghosts/   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com   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 Dec 202357min

Chris Hero recently made his return to the wrestling ring after a 3-year absence, and explains why West Coast Pro Wrestling was the perfect place to do it. He talks about the timing and his opponent, old rival Timothy Thatcher. He also talks about his gig as coach and producer at AEW, and the role that Sonjay Dutt played in it. Chris shares a bunch of great stories about his own mentors, Dory Funk Jr. and Tracy Smothers, and the lessons he learned from them that he passes on to his own students now. He also details his time at WWE & NXT, including his original tryout, his first run as Kassius Ohno, his relationship with Dusty Rhodes, and his original firing. He explains how and why he was brought back as a producer and coach, and what led to his departure during the pandemic. And of course he talks all about his longtime friendship with Claudio Castagnoli and their run as the Kings Of Wrestling on the indies and at ROH, and their incredible matches with The Briscoe Brothers.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com   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 Dec 20231h 8min

Mariah May is the newest AEW signee, and says the chance to work with Toni Storm was too good to pass up. The former Stardom star tells the story about being contacted directly by Tony Khan, what he said to convince her to move from Japan to the States, and how she managed to keep it mostly secret. The UK native speaks to the differences between British, Japanese, and American wrestling, what drew her to Japan in the first place, and how she ended up staying for the better part of a year. She talks about the dojo, the Club Venus faction, her mentor and friend Mina Shirakawa, and having 99 matches in 9 months. She also reveals what she loves most about the Japanese culture and food, what she misses most about life in Japan, and how her parents reacted to news of her AEW signing.   Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com   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 Dec 20231h 5min