Talk Is Jericho

They're hot chicks tearing it up in the world of metal! Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey from Butcher Babies bring their former topless stage antics, taped-up nipples, microphones made out of bloody butcher knives, love of late Plasmatics frontwoman Wendy O Williams, and their new studio album "Take It Like A Man" to TIJ! Carla's also talking about her days as a mortician, and what it was like working for Playboy TV. And Heidi has stories about cheerleading, and DJ'ing at a hip-hop radio station in Los Angeles. And then there's that story about Janet Jackson... 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

Booker T has his own promotion, "Reality Of Wrestling," & is talking all about it on TIJ! He's also talking about his Hall Of Fame career with WCW, WWE, and TNA! Hear the story behind his classic grocery store fight with Stone Cold Steve Austin, the "Harlem Heat" tag team with his older brother Stevie Ray, what Dusty Rhodes did for his career, teaching The Undertaker to do the "spinaroonie," and whether or not Booker T will ever return to the 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

Actor Freddie Prinze Jr also had a job working for the WWE - twice! He worked as a writer on the creative team, helping with promos & storylines for Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker, and Alberto Del Rio. And he also served as WWE acting coach, working with the talent roster including Big Show and The Miz! Freddie's talking about his relationship with Vince McMahon, the nickname that John Cena first gave him, and what prompted him to leave WWE. He also talking about losing his famous father as a baby, growing up in the world of martial arts thanks to his godfather (& sparring with Chuck Norris), and what prompted him to leave Hollywood and the limelight behind. 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

Robbie Brookside is one of Y2J's oldest friends in the wrestling business, and he also happens to be killing it as a trainer at NXT. They're telling stories about wrestling in Hamburg, Japan, and at WCW together. Robbie's also talking about growing up in Liverpool, and his "Uncle Ringo." Find out about "coffee house wrestlers," "kindercatch," and how he ended up at NXT. And if you listen carefully, you just might pick up a little cockney slang! 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

William Shatner returns to TIJ to share stories about his upcoming documentary "The Ride," which chronicles his 8-day motorcycle journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Bill & CJ also discuss the search for the perfect pillow, sushi and octopus, horseback riding, the ripple effect of good deeds, Bill's new children's show idea, Bill vs William, and of course, Leonard Nimoy. 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

Meet CJ's new favorite wrestler - Cheeseburger! He wrestles for Ring Of Honor, and tells the story of his gimmick name, ring gear, and auspicious start in pro-wrestling! He trained a little with Lance Storm, loves New Japan Pro Wrestling, and is still trying to think of a good catch phrase! Hear about his favorite match of all time, his own first match, and what stopped him from quitting pro-wrestling entirely after his first day at training camp. 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

The Sklar Brothers bring their great sense of humor, comedic timing, and awesome stories about Andrew Dice Clay to TIJ! Identical twins & hosts of the "Sklar Bro Country" podcast, Randy and Jason, also talk about HBO's "True Detective," their stand up show, "Set List," being twins, Arsenio Hall, and the alternative comedy scene. 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

Merry KISSmas! CJ, Fozzy drummer Frank Fontsere, guitarist Rich Ward, and Luke Bryan's drummer Kent Slucher are spreading the KISSmas cheer with great stories about KISS concerts, favorite KISS characters and make-up, favorite albums & songs, and some spirited debate about classic line-up vs new line-up, best KISS era, and the infamous 90's reunion with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss! Plus, will Rich Ward be a KISSfanatic by the time the podcast concludes? 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

The tables are turned and today's guest is Chris Jericho himself! It's Toronto Is Jericho live featuring guest host Damian Abraham, and a special appearance by Santino Marella. Chris is telling stories about Fozzy's early days, his time in WCW, blood in the ring, breaking his arm in Smokey Mountain Wrestling, matches with Lance Storm as The Thrillseekers, his 15-minute reign as WWE Champ, and his role in "MacGruber." Plus spoiler alert, a very special Irvine Family Star Wars Review featuring Ash, Sierra, and Cheyenne! 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

VH-1's "That Metal Show" hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine bring VIP passes and some great rock & roll stories to TIJ! Hear how it all began, who dissed the show at first only to beg their way back on after it was a success! They spill on their favorite guests (Lita Ford, Rush, Black Sabbath), their wish-list & must-haves (Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen), and the ones who still refuse to come on (you'll have to listen to find that out)! Plus, CJ played Lemmy's birthday party over the weekend, and will tell you how that went down and who was there! 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

JTG is telling Cryme Tyme stories & remembering some of the crazier antics pulled by his tag team partner Shad Gaspard! Hear why they got fired from WWE, how they got a second chance, what prompted JTG's solo run and character, and when he knew his WWE time was done. You'll also hear some of the gimmick ideas that never got off the ground, and what JTG is up to today aside from publishing his ebook, "Damn! Why Did I Write This Book!" 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

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hits theaters next Friday, and Team Tiger Awesome (Nick Mundy, Clint Gage, and Michael Truly) return to talk all things Star Wars... what they like about the franchise & characters & what they don't, the Ewoks, wookies, the possible fate of Harrison Ford's Han Solo, their favorite movie & least favorite, JJ Abrams, Boba Fett, obscure triva, and possible plot points in "The Force Awakens." 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

Devil You Know frontman Howard Jones has plenty to say about his band's second album, "They Bleed Red." He's also speaking candidly about his bi-polar diagnosis, fighting depression, living with diabetes, his not so amicable departure from his former band Killswitch Engage, playing Ozzfest, opening for Iron Maiden, and his great passion for fishing and Christian heavy metal! 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

The Lasskicker Becky Lynch brings her "bectacluar" puns, and "becsplorations" to TIJ. She explains the goggle gimmick, the origination of her name, why she loves the steampunk scene, what happened at her WWE audition, and how she made the jump from NXT to WWE's main roster. She's been a flight attendant, a stunt woman, a personal trainer, and also studied "the art of clown" in college! 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

Dennis Miller was voted best Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" anchor & he's giving up the trade secrets that made that happen! He's speaking candidly about his SNL audition & gig, the MTV Movie Awards, what really ended his 2-year run on NFL's Monday Night Football, why he loves Johnny Carson, the comedy advice he got from WWE's Vince McMahon, and why he's possibly voting for Donald Trump. 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

The third member of "The Useless Trivia Triumvirate" is on TIJ! Konnan! He's got all kinds of stories about AAA in Mexico, the Plaza Madrid crew, WCW, the NWO, WWE, Lucha Underground, how he got his start in the biz, who came up with his gimmick, what he learned from Bobby Heenan, and why he decided to mentor Love Machine Art Barr. Konnan's also busting Raven, giving fashion advice, and dropping some serious vocabulary! 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

Raven returns to TIJ, and this time he's talking straight on wrestling! ECW, WCW, WWE, the creation of the Raven gimmick, in-ring psychology, booking, the indie scene, Roddy Piper, Paul E. Heyman, Vince Russo, and drinking with Shane McMahon. 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

Do you wanna know why Luke Harper is one of the most popular guys in the WWE lockerroom? Then you definitely need to listen! Luke's talking about his pro-wrestling start, his days in NXT, how he became a Wyatt Family member, his first interaction with Vince McMahon, and the craziest ladder bump he's taken to date. He also does a wicked Dusty Rhodes impression, was a grade school librarian, and worked on the Ring Of Honor road crew! 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

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo returns to TIJ, and this time he brought his entire family... along with an update on Metallica's new studio album! He's also got details on the premiere of the Jaco documentary, the soundtrack album, and how you can see the doc if you don't live in Los Angeles! Plus, Robert's sharing thoughts on his bandmate Brooks Wackerman's new gig as A7X drummer! He's got Ozzy stories, and Jerry Cantrell stories, and yes, Robert Trujillo has a favorite Metallica song to play live... but you gotta listen to find out what it is! 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

Chavo Guerrero, Dean Malenko, and Y2J are celebrating the life of the late, great Eddie Guerrero! They're sharing personal stories about Eddie's life, his career, favorite matches & moments, and what they miss most about him. Prepare to laugh along as you hear about Frankenstein Guerrero, low-fat ice cream, muscle cars, Los Guerreros & the baby bottle, the Guerrero slump, and "Eddie Guerrero is my favorite wrestler!" 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