Talk Is Jericho

Walter Koenig takes us inside the creation of Chekov on Star Trek – from nearly not existing at all to becoming central to one of the franchise’s most iconic moments in The Wrath of Khan. He explains how he landed the role after being asked to play a life-or-death scene funny, and why that unexpected choice helped define the character. Walter goes deep on The Wrath of Khan, including Chekov’s pivotal role, working with Ricardo Montalbán, and why the film still stands as one of the strongest Star Trek stories ever told. He also reveals how close Star Trek came to cancellation, Gene Roddenberry’s constant battles with the network, and the realities of being typecast including long stretches of unemployment after the series ended. Walter talks about how writing helped save his career, how he ended up writing for Star Trek himself, and what it was really like inside the original cast hierarchy. Plus, Comic Con fandom 60 years later, The Trouble With Tribbles, The Voyage Home, and why – at 88 years old – he’s taki

Horror legend Greg Nicotero is LIVE at Spooky Empire with Chris Jericho! Greg talks growing up as a monster-obsessed kid hanging around Tom Savini and George A. Romero, landing his first real job on Day of the Dead, and the massive fork-in-the-road decision that led him to choose Evil Dead 2 over Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 — and helped launch KNB! He breaks down what really happened behind the scenes of Evil Dead 2, how slapstick chaos met extreme horror, and why that movie still inspires filmmakers today. Greg also shares incredible stories from working with Quentin Tarantino on Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Death Proof, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained, explains why Tarantino lets your imagination do the damage, and reveals the on-set philosophy that made him one of the most trusted collaborators in Hollywood. And of course, it’s zombies: Greg talks creating the iconic Walking Dead look, transitioning from effects to directing major episodes, the emotional toll of the Negan lineup, and the one zombie ef

Executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new Hulu docu-series Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, and how it almost didn’t happen. They explain why the idea for the show actually predates Dark Side of the Ring, how they pitched Hulu on telling very human stories inside the world of metal, and why they wanted to move away from the tired sex-drugs-and-rock clichés. Evan and Jason break down the intense process of landing Sharon Osbourne for the Randy Rhoads episode just days before Ozzy’s final show, the emotional weight of revisiting Randy’s death, and why hearing from the people who were actually there changes everything. They talk about building trust with Rita Haney for the Dimebag Darrell episode, bringing Rita and Phil Anselmo together for the first time in years, and how that interview sparked healing inside the Pantera family. They also discuss the “Godfather of Death Metal” Chuck Schuldiner episode that set the tone for the series, the challenges of telling Wen

Ring in the New Year with blood, bodies, and bad decisions as Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs breaks down the wild, weird, and way-too-small subgenre of New Year’s Eve horror movies! Darcy explains why New Year’s Evil is the undisputed king of NYE slashers, what makes Terror Train such a strange Jamie Lee Curtis classic, and why you shouldn’t sleep on (pun intended) Bloody New Year! They talk killer DJs, murders across time zones, creepy masks, train slashers, haunted hotels frozen in time, revenge pranks gone wrong, and the bizarre logic behind what does, and does NOT, count as “New Year’s horror”! (Christine? Ghostbusters II? Gremlins?) Plus, why so many holiday horror movies have disappeared from streaming, why physical media still matters, and Darcy’s ultimate New Year’s Eve horror watchlist if you’re staying in and counting down to midnight at home! Follow, rate & review The AEW-some Pod:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aew-some-pod-w-johnny-taylor-diana-prince

PJ Farley and the Pod of Thunder crew (Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L) return for the most unhinged holiday watchalong yet as they hit PLAY on the Captain & Tennille Christmas Special that originally aired on ABC in December of 1976! What follows is a full-on descent into network TV madness featuring Don Knotts chain-smoking his way through an airplane sketch, Tom Bosley (aka Howard Cunningham from Happy Days) siting through his contributions to the show, the Pointer Sisters bringing the little energy that existed, and The Captain (aka Daryl Dragon) looking like the most miserable man ever trapped behind a camera (or a piano for that matter). The guys break down the baffling guest list, the nonstop ballads, the total lack of Christmas spirit, and the awkward 70s variety-show chaos – all in real time. It’s uncomfortable, confusing, unintentionally hilarious, and possibly the least joyful holiday special ever made! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy

Actress and musician Tia Carrere shares stories about the role that changed her life - Cassandra in Wayne’s World! She explains how Mike Myers personally told her she was his pick, how she learned to play bass and sing like Pat Benatar for the movie, and why the soundtrack became such a massive part of the film’s success. Tia has behind-the-scenes stories from True Lies including auditioning for James Cameron, working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bill Paxton, and the bold post-production decision she made that completely changed her character, Juno Skinner. She also talks about winning two GRAMMY Awards for Hawaiian music, her love of rock and metal (hear her impromptu Black Sabbath and Ronnie James Dio singing), and why music has always been at the center of her career. Tia discusses Lilo & Stitch, the emotional reason the story still resonates more than 20 years later, and what it means to help bring Hawaiian culture to audiences around the world. Plus, she talks about being discovered

Former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill tells the full, uncensored story of the mission that ended with the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. Robert breaks down what really happened inside SEAL Team Six, the years-long hunt for the world’s most wanted terrorist , and the moment the call finally came that changed everything. He takes us inside the planning, the secrecy, and the mindset of accepting a mission he believed he might not come back from – including the 90 minute flight into Pakistan, the helicopter crash inside the compound that nearly gave them away, and the split-second decisions made inside bin Laden’s house. Robert shares the emotional weight of the mission, what it meant for the families affected by 9/11, and why this was never about glory!   Watch The Operator with Rob O’Neill on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDIOHplBXr75eHNTtMwqXDkwklXKM5USc   Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy

Wu-Tang legend Method Man returns to Talk Is Jericho to talk about his massive comic book collection (including key issues worth serious money), how he became a full-blown horror movie fan (Evil Dead II, Dead Alive, and deep-cut horror trivia included), and why horror-con fans might be the most passionate fans on Earth. Method breaks down the origins of Wu-Tang Clan, how the group scraped together studio money in the early days, the genius strategy behind their groundbreaking record deal, and what it was really like being part of Wu-Tang’s recent “final” tour. Method also shares powerful memories of ODB, and explains why ODB was the soul of Wu-Tang, and why his energy can never be replaced. Plus, Method gets real about his acting career, how music opened the door to Hollywood, what he learned working alongside Samuel L. Jackson, why he humbled himself by sleeping on his manager’s couch, and why acting has now become his main creative focus. And if you listen closely, you might catch Method leading a little sp

Maria Cuccio was a married Long Island piano teacher and mother of three when she woke up in the middle of the night in 1992 to a blinding white light! She felt her body lifted by a beam, and found herself aboard a spacecraft surrounded by tall robed beings. She was shown a group of children, including an 8-year-old boy she was told was her son, Elijah! Maria recounts the unbelievable experience, and explains the profound impact it had on her life. She details the Long Island and Montauk UFO activity of the 1980s and 90s, the reactions of her husband, children, doctors, and psychiatrists, and the decades she spent journaling her experiences in silence before finally speaking out. Maria also discusses suppressed childhood memories, missing time, unexplained disappearances, government disclosure, UAPs, and why she believes thousands of women around the world share variations of her same story. Purchase Maria Cuccia’s book His Name Is Elijah - https://mariacuccia.com/ Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube!

Kuarantine’s PJ Farley and Charlie Parra along with drummer Joey Cassata return for the KISS Classic Album Clash, and this time it’s Lick It Up vs. Asylum! They break down two of KISS’ most iconic non-makeup records track by track… and no song, solo, drum fill, or album cover is safe! They’re diving into the post-apocalyptic Lick It Up reveal, the neon madness of Asylum, Gene’s “checked-out” 80s narrative (and why it may be dead wrong), and the songs that nearly saved (or sank) the band. Hear how Rick Derringer ended up shredding on “Exciter,” why Eric Carr secretly wrote the riff to “All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose,” how “Who Wants To Be Lonely” became a surprising fan favorite, and why Joey once sprinted through a mall just to see KISS without makeup for the first time. And of course, they each reveal their final vote for which album comes out on top when all is said and done! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy

Dustin Pari of Ghost Hunters fame does a paranormal deep dive that’s even wilder than the conversation Chris and Dustin lost to “technical difficulties” at Scarefest! From the shadow figure that set him on his life path at age 9 to the lady in white at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the air base hospital in the Philippines, and the moment trickster spirit physically knocked him off his feet in Ireland, Dustin breaks down 33 years of investigating the unexplained. He talks EVPs, ghost boxes, elemental spirits, portals, alien communication, how music opens the door between worlds, and why he believes spirits see us as light. Dustin also shares stories about the infamous doll Annabelle, Robert the Doll, the Bridgewater Triangle, the Anderson Hotel, and the night a ghost box eerily replied, “watching from above.” Plus, Dustin reveals why he believes the afterlife is closer than we think, and why he’s not scared of what comes next. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/JERI

You wanted the best… you got the best! LIVE from KISS Kruise Landlocked in Vegas! Chris Jericho hosts an epic fan Q&A with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer & Eric Singer, packed with unheard stories, backstage confessions, onstage mishaps, deep-cut lore, and massive teases about the future of KISS. Paul and Gene open up about getting back onstage after two years, the chemistry that still fires the band, and why they insist this moment isn’t “the sunset” but merely a new beginning for KISS! They also break down everything from the origin of the makeup to the Tom Snyder chaos to the band’s first-ever use of a drum riser (which was literally powered by a forklift!) The guys talk dangerous fire-spitting mishaps, flying-rig disasters, the truth behind the avatars, the legacy of Ace Frehley & Peter Criss, why tough love matters, and how KISS went from a rat-infested New York loft to a half-century empire of fans across generations. Plus, Paul and Gene reveal whether new music might be in KISS’ future, and s

Matt Pinfield finally joins TIJ to detail two unbelievable life-or-death moments that changed everything - the Hollywood accident that sent him through a windshield, and the massive stroke and MRSA pneumonia doctors said he’d never survive. He talks waking up after two months unconscious, the brutal rehab, the rock music that fueled his comeback, and the gold-plated cane Ozzy sent him from England during recovery. Matt also chronicles his early days in music from Jersey rock-radio diehard to MTV’s 120 Minutes host and champion of Nirvana, Green Day, Oasis, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones and more. He shares how one bold phone call landed him the MTV gig, why Depeche Mode nearly derailed his first audition, and what it was really like hanging with Metallica, Van Halen, and hosting his own version of Headbangers Ball called MATTROCK! Plus, hear the incredible story about the day he ended up singing KISS classics with Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and the late, great Ace Frehley.   Talk Is Jericho is available on Yo

AEW’s Hellbent Vixen Viva Van dives into her unique journey from Little Saigon to All Elite Wrestling, and the unbelievable story of how she helped Vietnam Pro Wrestling get their very first wrestling ring. Viva breaks down the grassroots movement that brought pro wrestling to Vietnam, the GoFundMe that changed everything, and what it meant to wrestle in Ho Chi Minh City for the very first time. She talks about her WWE private tryout, how the rejection lit a fire under her, her grind across the indies, training at the NJPW LA Dojo, and the moment she found out (at the same time as the fans) that she was about to wrestle on AEW Dynamite. Viva also shares amazing stories about wrestling Timeless Toni Storm on AEW Rampage, her metal-inspired ring entrance, her time singing in a death-metal band, discovering wrestling through video games, and growing up speaking only Vietnamese. Plus, she reveals her dream matches in AEW and Japan. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozz

WCW legend Glacier (aka Ray Lloyd) talks about the creation of his Mortal Kombat–inspired gimmick, the “Blood Runs Cold” vignettes, the expensive laser-and-snow entrance that became his calling card, debuting on WCW Nitro against Big Bubba, the and why Raven saddled him with the nickname “Fat Fingers the Magician.” He gets into his legit martial-arts background, his time fighting in the UWFI system in Japan, and how that all led him to pro wrestling. Ray also recalls working with icons like Lou Thesz and Billy Robinson, his friendship with Canyon and Ernest Miller, learning from Dusty Rhodes, the pressure of coming in with a big push, and how that entire WCW run eventually ended. Plus, he details how a chance reconnection with QT Marshall led to his new life as a coach, mentor, and backstage producer in AEW, and why returning to the business has completely reignited his passion for pro wrestling. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 

Jackie Earle Haley shares stories from his 50 years in Hollywood, making the jump from child star to Oscar-nominated actor, and the wild road that took him from Bad News Bears to delivering pizzas before Sean Penn and Steve Zaillian pulled him back for All The King’s Men. He gets into the audition tape that relaunched his career, the intense process behind Little Children, and the emotional moment he learned he’d been nominated for an Academy Award. He remembers shooting Bad News Bears as Kelly Leak, riding motorcycles at 13, working with Walter Matthau and Tatum O’Neal, and carrying Breaking Training as a teenager. He breaks down playing Rorschach in Watchmen, goes deep on building his version of Freddy Krueger including the brutal daily make-up process, and shares why his new horror film Your Host let him go full “batshit crazy” in the best way possible. Stream Your Host now: https://www.yourhostfilm.com/

Raven shares why he demanded a “warts and all” story when it came to his new documentary, Nevermore: The Raven Effect. He explains how insecurity shaped his early career, what really happened when he walked away from Vince McMahon and the WWF office, and how five minutes of “divine inspiration” created the Raven character. He and filmmaker Geordie Day talk about the wild reality of ECW in the ’90s, and why the Dreamer feud, Sandman storyline, and Crucifixion angle worked so well. Raven also recounts the truth about his relationship with Paul Heyman, his favorite episodic stories from Portland working for the Grappler, the WrestleMania 17 golf-cart fiasco, the frustrations of WCW and the Flock, the real story behind Shane McMahon staying at his house, and the ending beat of the film that Raven loves the most. Stream Nevermore: The Raven Effect now on Amazon Prime Video! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0NMV0EYE9FF93HER811N9HHQYY And on Gathr for fans outside the US: https://gathr.com/vod/ec0e2fb0/nev

Eli Roth returns to break down the launch of his film company Horror Section and how he’s building a place for unrated, no-rules genre movies. He shares the story behind shooting his upcoming horror film Ice Cream Man, why he resurrected an idea he first wrote 20 years ago, and the insane on-set challenges that came with directing 100 blood-soaked kids in the Toronto heat. He talks about discovering strange, low-budget gems like Dream Eater, the “third-tape cinema” philosophy driving his new slate, and how Terrifier proved that unrated horror can still break the box office. Eli recalls Quentin Tarantino’s early support on Cabin Fever and Hostel, explains why Quentin insisted Eli play the Bear Jew in Inglourious Basterds, and shares what it was like to watch Tarantino act out every role during early read-throughs. Eli discusses his upcoming appearance on HBO’s Euphoria, working with Sam Levinson, and shooting on 65mm film. Plus, he opens up about navigating studio politics, distributing indie horror, mentoring

Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, and societal curiosity, Free Range is where game meets culture, and no topic is off-limits. You might even get some inside nuggets on this Super Bowl MVP’s chicken farm! 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

Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitar mastermind Al Pitrelli breaks down three decades of symphonic shred and arena-sized storytelling – from the first time Paul O’Neill pushed up the faders on “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” to the massive two-band touring machine TSO has become. Al shares the emotional origins of the music, the early days grinding it out with one fog machine and a single box truck, what it’s like stepping onstage in front of 60,000 screaming fans, and revisiting the songs he helped build with Paul and Jon Oliva every year. He also shares stories from his time with Megadeth like learning rhythm guitar at the school of Dave Mustaine, sitting with Marty Friedman practicing night after night to perfect the parts, surviving Dave’s legendary scrutiny, and recording The World Needs a Hero album. Plus, he dives into his years as Alice Cooper’s musical director, where he learned the stagecraft, theatrics, and precision that still guide his work today. Purchase tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra LIVE! https