Demos, Ratings, and Wrestlenomics

NXT sensation Finn Balor is gonna be Y2J's worthy opponent when the WWE Summer Tour hits Japan in July! But today, it's all camaraderie as Finn talks about his name change from Prince Devitt to Finn Balor, HIS own lighted jacket, his time working in Japan, The Bullet Club, his killer NXT body paint & ring entrance, and the hardest thing about making the move to WWE. And what's that about not having a driver's license?? 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 Maj 20151h 22min

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and former bassist Rudy Sarzo talk about the rise & fall, and rise again of Quiet Riot! They speak candidly about Kevin DuBrow & the problems that led to the band's break up & Kevin's subsequent tragic death. They're also talking about hanging with Van Halen, the making of "Metal Health," and giving a behind-the-scenes look at the new documentary "Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back." Plus, Ash The Fish Expert returns to share some horrifying (and possibly life-saving) facts about flesh-eating catfish living in the Amazon river! 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 Maj 20151h 32min

Ex-GNR & Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan drops in to talk about his new bands - Loaded and Walking Papers, his new book "How To Be A Man," working with Axl Rose, the GNR reunion, surviving Scott Weiland, staying fit at 50, playing basketball with Michael Jordan, and collecting knock-knock jokes! 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 Maj 20151h 28min

Dean Ambrose returns to TIJ to talk Big Foot vs the Yeti (there is a difference), Lake Monsters, UFOs, the pyramids, and the moon landing. He also shares his own ghost stories, and explains why he'll never take a journey into space. 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 Maj 20151h 15min

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has a new gig & a new title! He's the "Senior Producer Creative & Talent Development" at TNA. President Dixie Carter recruited Billy, and today, you'll hear what exactly he intends to do in his new role - from creation of storylines & angles to development of new TNA talent. Billy knows his wrestling stuff! This is no gimmick gig! You'll also hear a few Pumpkins stories tossed into the mix and how his experience in one of the biggest rock bands of the 90s has prepared him for pro-wrestling. And if you were wondering - yes, he's gonna do both! 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 Maj 20151h 31min

Sheamus is back and he's on TIJ to celebrate! What's up with the new hair? New beard? Being a heel? He tells ya! He's also talking about his WWE tryout with Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre, kissing Triple H's arse, his 2009 TLC match with John Cena, working stiff vs working strong, missing SummerSlam, WM18, Daniel Bryan, and what you can do with 18-seconds in a pro-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

1 Maj 20151h 37min

Broadcast Legend Larry King & his lovely wife (and podcast co-host) Shawn join TIJ to share some amazing stories! Larry has a fav interview, a worst interview, & some interviewing advice for his wife! He's rear-ended JFK (yes, THAT JFK), broken bread with Marlon Brando, & been star-struck by one of biggest icons in music history. Plus, Lance Storm weighs in on the Extreme Rules PPV. 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 Apr 20151h 39min

It's the great Monday Night Wars Debate featuring Eric Bischoff for WCW, Bruce Prichard for WWE, & Y2J moderating the discussion! They're covering defections, the NWO, DX invading WCW in a tank, Medusa trashing the belt, Rick Rude doing both shows on the same night, the Montreal Screw Job, the ultimate downfall of WCW, and wait till you hear some of the ideas that never made it to camera! Wow! Plus, Chris & Wise Cousin Chad recount their wild night at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Hear who they met, and how! 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

24 Apr 20151h 44min