TIJ - EP23 - Director/Actor Eli Roth

Former WWE writer turned host of the From The Attitude Era podcast, Tommy Blacha, left the world of Conan O’Brien to work for Vince McMahon & WWE for 2 unforgettable years during the Attitude Era. Tommy explains where he first met Vince, and how an invitation to Stamford, Connecticut led to a fulltime creative job at WWE. Tommy pulls back the curtain on some of his most memorable creative storylines including Mae Young giving birth to a hand, Big Bossman interrupting Big Show’s dad’s funeral and how the Blues Brothers’ car ended up in that scene, and Stone Cold Steve Austin being run over by a car. He talks about Vince Russo’s abrupt departure to WCW, Chris Jericho’s incredible WWE debut as Y2J, and how a fateful, chance meeting in the hallway before a show probably saved Chris Jericho’s wrestling career. Plus, Tommy reveals the one big idea he could never get Vince McMahon to greenlight! Listen to Tales From The Attitude Era with Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NzJk2fAoWPiMiiBMZHH0V STAY CONNECTED: 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

28 Mars 1h 9min

She’s survived Michael Myers multiple times, voiced a classic Nickelodeon character, and landed a role in a Quentin Tarantino film, and now Danielle Harris spills all those stories and more! The ultimate Scream Queen does a deep dive into her legendary horror career, from battling The Shape in Halloween 4 & 5 to Rob Zombie’s brutal Halloween remake. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the sets of slasher classics, breaks down her all-time favorite kill scenes, and reveals how her long-standing friendship with Tarantino led to a role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Plus, hear how she went from horror icon to animated adventurer as the voice of Debbie Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys. It’s a killer convo you don’t want to miss!  STAY CONNECTED: 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

26 Mars 1h 13min

Psychic Chris Medina gives Chris Jericho a very interesting reading about his immediate future, and what may be coming in the next year! Chris also shares how he discovered, embraced, and developed his abilities, why he refuses to disclose or predict death events or get involved in criminal cases including murder, and how his own near-death experience as a child impacted his psychic path. He talks about the difference between a psychic and a medium, his abilities relative to world events like COVID and the recent LA firestorm, whether he can read himself and his own future, and how his psychic ability led to a chance alien encounter!  And then there’s that story about the Freddie Kruger fan club! Book a reading with Chris Medina HERE Follow Chris Medina on Instagram @psychicchrism   STAY CONNECTED: 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

21 Mars 1h 6min

Sean Towgood is the creator, writer, co-Executive Producer and star of the hit CBC Gem comedy, You’re My Hero, which is based on his real-life experiences and adventures as a 20-something with cerebral palsy navigating life in a wheelchair. Sean and co-EP and showrunner, Kevin Wallis, talk about looking at Sean’s real-life moments that inspired the series through a comedic lens, why it’s important to tell this story from that viewpoint, and how they balance the more serious topics with levity. They explain what it took to get the series off the ground, how they adapt filming given Sean’s challenges with cerebral palsy, and their hopes for season 3 (Hey Netflix! We’re talking to you!) Plus, hear the whole story about how Chris Jericho landed the role of “Chuck,” the “heel” deadbeat dad, in season 2! “You’re My Hero” is streaming now on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/youre-my-hero STAY CONNECTED: 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

19 Mars 1h 10min

Queen Of The Ring director Ash Avildsen reveals how one conversation with the great Jim Ross led him to make this inspirational story about real-life women’s wrestling pioneer, Mildred Burke, and her storied life and career. He talks about casting actors like Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, and Martin Cove alongside real wrestlers like AEW’s Toni Storm, Kamille, and Jim Cornette. He explains WWE’s initial involvement in the film, and how that fell apart at the last minute. Plus, he talks about his famous father, Oscar-nominated John Avildsen, and why he didn’t really meet him until Ash was 34-years-old! He talks about his dad casting Ralph Macchio over another A-list actor in The Karate Kid, what John believed to be the real, driving story behind Rocky, and the family philosophy behind movie-making and storytelling! See Queen Of The Ring in theaters now! https://www.queenofthering.movie/ STAY CONNECTED: 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 Mars 1h 1min

What happens on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea: Six On The Beach stays at sea… or not… if Brad Williams reveals stuff like how he happened to be onboard with full Scott Steiner cosplay, and what it’s like in the ring with Jushin Thunder Liger, and why he wants a catchphrase like Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and where on earth Joe Hendry really was! Brad also recently filmed Spinal Tap II with Sir Elton John and Wee Man, and if Christopher Guest is reading these show notes (or listening to this episode), please stop here so we don’t get Brad in trouble for all he told us about the upcoming sequel to Chris Jericho’s favorite movie of all time. Go see Brad Williams on tour! https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com/tour-schedule  STAY CONNECTED: 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

12 Mars 1h 10min

Dream Theater has a new album, “Parasomnia” (listen to find out what it means), and a returning drummer! Founding drummer Mike Portnoy is BACK, and he and founding guitarist John Petrucci share the deets on how exactly this happened! They reveal Mike Mangini’s reaction to Portnoy’s return, what happened the first time Portnoy and Dream Theater got in a room together after some 13 years apart, and why making a new album was number one on the agenda. They talk about their first gig back, the significance of it being at the O2 Arena in London, and what they have planned for their 2025 tour dates (big reveal at the end)! Plus, Mike and John discuss friendship, family, band dynamics, and chemistry, and give a great BTS look at the creative process behind “Parasomnia.” Purchase/stream Dream Theater “Parasomnia”: https://dreamtheater.net/ STAY CONNECTED: 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

7 Mars 1h 7min

Vision Quest turned 40 this year, and Matthew Modine joins to talk about the movie that changed his life, and the course of his acting career. He talks about playing Louden Swain, the impact that Madonna & “Crazy For You” had on the film’s success, and influence the movie had on UFC’s Dana White. He also shares some great stories from Full Metal Jacket, including beating out Val Kilmer for the role of James T. “Joker” David, the best direction he got from Stanley Kubrick, and helping his friend Vincent D’Onofrio land the role of “Pyle.” Matthew talks doing his own stunts on Cutthroat Island, having giant cockroaches dumped on his face multiple times during the filming of Pacific Heights, and being recognized as “Papa” from Stranger Things in a tiny, remote Italian town.  Purchase tickets to the Vision Quest special screening Sunday, March 9th in Spokane, WA. https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/vision-quest/ Purchase tickets to the Vision Quest special screening Thursday, March 13th in New York, NY. https://www.paristheaternyc.com/film/vision-quest-romance STAY CONNECTED: 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

5 Mars 59min