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Paul Reiser is everywhere these days – on Stranger Things, the Marvel Universe, and the long-awaited Beverly Hills Cop Axel F on Netflix (which just hit the streamer TODAY)! Paul talks about filming with Eddie Murphy 40 years later, the conversations they had between takes, and why he hopes to see Eddie at a comedy club in the not-so-distant future! Paul talks about the original Beverly Hills Cop movie, how he landed the role, and some of his favorite scenes. He shares the story about being invited to play in The Upside Down world of Stranger Things, the nostalgic feeling of the super natural horror series, and the status of the final season. He also discusses Aliens, the genius of James Cameron, playing the “misunderstood” Carter Burke, and how he got involved in the Marvel comic book series, What If…Aliens. And, he’s got more stories about his award-winning, long-running sitcom, Mad About You, and co-writing Michael McDonald’s (of the Doobie Brothers fame) autobiography, What A Fool Believes. Stream Beverl

Happy Canada Day, eh? And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a Winnipeggers reunion with a bonus Clifford! watchalong! We’re not talking about the big red dog though! We’re talking about the 10-year-old boy played by fellow Canadian legend, Martin Short! It’s a movie beloved by everyone from David Letterman to Nicholas Cage to… the Winnipeggers (at least one of them, but you’ll have to listen to find out which one). And of course, in true TIJ watchalong and Winnipeggers style, there’s plenty of casting and acting discussion, behind-the-scenes stories from the set, completely useless trivia, and a plethora (good word, eh?) of tangential (another good word, eh?) anecdotes and references like perms, Fargo, bow ties, birthdays, cameo, post-pimple days, milk, mullets, and first-times. And… take a drink for every obscure reference (but please don’t drive, eh?)! Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code JERICHO for $20 off your first purchase.

Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic, Vacation! He talks about working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation experience led directly to his incredible working relationship and friendship with the late, great writer/director, John Hughes with whom he did Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. Anthony shares some great stories from those movie sets, all that John Hughes did for him personally, and what happened that caused the rift in their relationship. He also remembers the single season he spent on Saturday Night Live with Robert Downey, Jr. (with whom he remains great friends), and Damon Wayans! He discusses his favorite sketches and reveals why he thinks it’s the worst season in the show’s history. Plus, Anthony comments on Andrew McCarthy's new Hulu documentary, Brats, and shares some BTS moments from his latest projects - th

Mitch Horowitz is the co-host of the new Discovery series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction. Mitch explains how he and co-host Chrissy Newton dissect-real life encounters with extraterrestrial activity, and then with the help of science, research, and experts, determine if the experiences can be explained. Mitch talks about some of the cases covered in the series including a Maine lobsterman who had a harrowing experience while camping, a husband-wife Bigfoot hunting team who believe they found proof of alien life on earth, an alleged abduction in the California desert, and the renowned geologist who believes he recovered other-worldly material from the Roswell crash site. Mitch talks about the destigmatization of UFO (now UAP) sightings and experiences, governments’ more open involvement and willingness to share info, the increasing mainstream acceptance, and whether he believes there might be something else out there! Watch Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction Wednesday nights at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Chan

Who Killed WCW? Dark Side Of The Ring creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new 4-part docu-series, Who Killed WCW? (airing Tuesdays on Vice TV). They explain how The Rock and Brian Gewirtz got involved, why Hulk Hogan didn’t take part, some of the things that Kevin Nash said that didn’t make the final series, and why Eric Bischoff was among their favorite interviews. They talk about Bill Goldberg’s involvement, tracking down and interviewing some of the original Turner Executives, and discovering a treasure trove of documentary footage that was shot during the last Nitro and never released! Evan, Jason and Chris all reveal who THEY think killed WCW, and Chris shares some of his own stories about his time there, his decision to leave, and the one thing he does to this day that’s a direct result of how he was treated at WCW. Plus, will there be a season 5 of Dark Side Of The Ring? Watch Who Killed WCW?: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/who-killed-wcw Thanks for supporting our spon

You’ve probably seen Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum on their popular YouTube and TikTok channel, AreYouKiddingTV, but now you get to hear the two founding creators explain the inspiration behind some of their biggest pranks and challenges! They talk about how they got started in college, the evolution of their content, how they built their brand, what they did to make themselves and their content unique, and how they financed their early videos. They also share hilariously behind-the-scenes stories about some of their biggest videos including the 24-Hour series, the one with Ed Sheeran in a park, their collab with Mr. Beast, the claw machine in the middle of campus, and paying $1k to crash a Pittsburgh Pirates game, and another $1k to crash the Utah Jazz court! AreYouKiddingTV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/areyoukiddingtv Follow on TikTok & Instagram @AreYouKiddingTV Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order STA

Dave Penzer got his start in the wrestling business at Global Wrestling Alliance in South Florida first learning from Dean Malenko’s father, Larry, and Bob Roop. He talks about his job finding and driving enhancement talent to matches, and how that inadvertently landed him at WCW. Penzer shares stories about his WCW days traveling with Jericho, Arn Anderson, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Chavo Guerrero Jr. including the big Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero fight over an apple pie, and the time Jericho stripped Dave Penzer of his clothes in a hotel bar & the footage ended up on the tabloid TV shows, Hard Copy & Inside Edition. He remembers what happened at a house show in Minnesota when Eric Bischoff overheard a conversation between Penzer and Jericho, and the night in Tupelo, Mississippi with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sting, and Randy Savage and the failed music cue. He talks about Vince Russo’s detrimental impact on WCW, when Penzer knew the WCW ship was sinking, what that very last Nitro show was like for

Speedball Mike Bailey and Will Ospreay have the highest rated match in TNA history according to Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer. Mike talks about that 2023 Bound For Glory match, and what the 5-star rating meant to him. He also shares stories about working with everyone from Will Ospreay to Josh Alexander to Trent Seven, and details his own run as X Division Champion. Plus, Mike tells the story of his 5-year ban from the United States, and how that almost derailed his wrestling career. He explains how that led him to wrestle in Europe and Japan, and what happened when the pandemic hit, and how he celebrated his TNA signing and return to America! Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order 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 ab

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson sat down with Chris Jericho on March 15, 2024, just two weeks before their split, and as you’ll hear, seemed very happy, very much together, and ready to grow their family! Gypsy and Ryan shared the story of how they met, why they decided to get married despite the naysayers, and what the first three months of post-prison life had been like for them as a married couple. Gypsy also spoke candidly about life in prison, assimilating into society, reconnecting with her dad, sister, and stepmom, dealing with her newfound fame, social media hate, and making peace with her mother and her choices.   Watch Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up: https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/gypsy-rose-life-after-lock-up   Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices

Nothing’s off limits with The Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino as you’ll hear in this episode (and read in his new book, Reality Check: Making The Best Of The Situation). Mike talks about dealing drugs in high school, his battle with addiction, the events that led him to spend time in prison, and how he managed to land on an MTV reality show that became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its now-iconic cast and legendary catch phrases (GTL = gym, tan, laundry)! ! He recounts his audition for The Jersey Shore, meeting his castmates, and dealing with the overnight superstar fame (and fortune) that accompanied it. He reveals his many rock-bottom moments, and the one that finally made him get sober and clean up his act for good. He also discusses his relationships, then and now, with Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, DJ Pauly D, Vinny Guadagnino, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and some of the big differences in filming Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. And listen to the end because the very last

The CBO of Jazwares, Jeremy Padawer, returns to tell the amazing story of how he and Chris found and secured the very rare Corazon de Leon wrestling trading card from Jericho’s 1993 CMLL debut in Mexico, and why he thinks that Jericho rookie card specifically is going to be on the Mt. Rushmore of valuable wrestling cards. Jeremy also talks about a couple of the most valuable wrestling cards he owns – a 1981 Hulk Hogan rookie card, a 1982 Japanese Hulk Hogan card, and the highest graded Andre The Giant card from that same era, and why he thinks wrestling cards are the items to collect now! He shares the story about the journey he took to Dubai with Logan Paul to help Logan purchase an extremely rare Pokemon card valued at over $6 million. Plus, Jeremy is a big collectibles guy himself and reveals some of the cornerstones of his personal collection including a first edition, first print of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy

Live from the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea Five Alive, it’s American Idol (and TIJ) alum James Durbin, Fooz Fighters frontman Nick Rich, Guardians of the Jukebox & Fozzy founding guitarist Rich Ward, and Femme Halen guitarist Roseann Aldrete! The topic? Tribute bands! Hear why these stellar musicians LOVE their cover bands, and the lengths they go to convey the vibe, spirit, look and sound of their respective bands! James Durbin shares stories from the ultimate cover band experience, American Idol, what it was like fronting Quiet Riot, the advice he got from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, and why yacht rock is his favorite genre of music to cover. Rich Ward shares the secret to Guardians of the Jukebox’s success, and explains how they put their 80s set list together. Femme Halen’s Roseann Aldrete talks about all the studying and practice she does to get that Eddie Van Halen sound and tone down, her favorite EVH solos to play, and the most difficult songs for her in the Van Halen catalogue. And Nic

Joel McHale may be the busiest man in show biz! The House of Villains season 2 host speaks to filming that reality competition show with the likes of RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice, Richard Hatch, Jessie Godderz, and New York. He talks about some of the challenges, the drama, and even the humor! He has stories from his other shows, Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX and FOX’s Animal Control, some inside info from his days hosting The Soup, and details about the eye-opening moment he figured out that Community was a hit! He has crazy tales about Chevy Chase, a favorite Beatles album, a favorite athletic endeavor, and a perplexing question about one of hockey’s newest rules (no fighting? WTF?). And then there’s that one time he got to spend a whole month with the late, great Robin Williams.   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 liste

Director Renny Harlin is a huge horror movie fan thanks to his mom, and cites Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho as his all-time favorite! Hear his take on horror flicks and movie-making in general, and how all of that shaped his take on his latest epic undertaking, “The Strangers: Chapter 1,” which hit theaters today! It’s the first in a horror trilogy, all shot at the same time, and all to be released within a 12-month period! Renny has stories from casting to shooting to the emotion & cry charts he made for his actors. He of course also talks about Bruce Willis and Die Hard 2, Cutthroat Island’s lack of success, why The Long Kiss Goodnight wasn’t as successful as everyone hoped, and he explains how he landed the directing gig for Nightmare on Elm Street 4 as a virtual unknown. Plus, Renny reveals the movie he’s most embarrassed to be associated with, the one he thinks is a bit overlooked and underrated, and the infamous drink he created and shared with John Cena.   STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @

Before Mike Mansury became Executive Vice President, Head of Global Production for AEW, he spent over 10 years working in production at WWE. He talks about his start there as a production assistant, learning on the road from the likes of Arn Anderson, Fit Finlay, and Road Dogg, his relationship with Kevin Dunn and being his #2, and the best words of advice he ever received from Vince McMahon. Mike has stories about NXT and helping Triple H bring that vision to life, and what it was like when he moved to working on both RAW and Smackdown. He also recalls his scariest live TV moment when Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack, the preparation they did in 2017 when Ric Flair was hospitalized, and what ultimately led Mike to leave WWE. Plus, Mike shares his AEW journey, the impact he’s been able to make at the company over the last 18 months, the changes he’s most proud of to date, his growth plans for 2024, and the young, upcoming talent he believes to be the future of AEW. STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho I

Jamie and John from Truecrime Cast return, but this time they’ve got a very personal case to discuss. This investigation is on-going and involves the murder of someone they know – 38-year-old Rachel Morin, mother of 5, who was brutally killed while hiking in her Maryland hometown of Bel Air. There is Ring doorbell footage, a sketch, and DNA of the suspect, but still no arrest. John and Jamie break down the evidence, discuss the suspect’s ties to another crime that took place in Los Angeles, theorize why this suspect remains at-large, and explain what’s needed to bring Rachel’s killer to justice. Those with information into Rachel's murder have been asked to contact the Harford County Sheriff's Office at (410) 836-7788 or via email at RMtips@HarfordSheriff.org. You can donate to support Rachel's five children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rachel-morin-funeral-and-memorial-fund You can see surveillance footage of the suspect here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czPjXOf-KVI STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @Ch

Rossy Ogawa’s departure from Stardom, the promotion he founded some 13-years ago, shocked a lot of the wrestling world, and initially caused panic among fans (and talent) about the future of Stardom! Matt Turner and Rob Goodwin from The Stardom Cast return to share details and provide insight into the circumstances surrounding Rossy’s frustration and ultimate firing by Bushiroad, his standing with the talent, how Stardom was able to save much of the roster, when Rossy really started making plans to launch Dream Star Fighting Marigold, and what they think the future holds for both promotions and Joshi wrestling in general. They also weigh in on Giulia and her impending departure to WWE, Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut and feud with Willow Nightingale, Mariah May and how she’s fairing at AEW with Toni Storm (and a surprise appearance by her former Stardom tag team partner, Mina Shirakawa), MIRAI, Utami Hayashishita, Yuzuki, Mayu Iwatani, and Tam Nakano. Plus, they discuss the comments made about Rossy’s Bushiroad dep

6x UFC Champion Randy Couture has a definite opinion about the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight on July 20th, and a good explanation for why he’s predicting a certain outcome. He also has thoughts on Kurt Angle’s success in the UFC had that been an option for Kurt instead of the WWE. Randy breaks down his fights with Chuck Liddell, Brock Lesnar and Vitor Belfort, and shares great stories about his time in Japan including using the giant sumo wrestler toilets and fighting at the legendary Budokan Hall. He talks about the birth of the UFC, the ever-changing rules in the early days of MMA, his personal fight style, how the term "dirty boxing" was born from Randy’s first (and surprise) win over Belfort, and what it’s been like doing The Expendables movies with Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the rest of the incredible casts! STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/C

The Ghosts season 3 finale airs tomorrow night (May 2nd) on CBS, and star Asher Grodman who plays fan favorite Trevor Lefkowitz, talks about landing the role, his audition process, when he found out his character was pants-less, and how the pandemic nearly ended the show before it began. He discusses the ensemble nature of Ghosts, what it’s like to do a sitcom, the difference between auditioning and acting, and how he learned to do both. Plus, Asher shares his Jacksonville Jaguar fandom and explains what inspired the short film he made for the team for last year’s draft. And he talks about his friendship with late, great actor Eli Wallach (of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and How The West Was Won fame), and how he persuaded Eli to star in Asher’s student film. 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 ou

Max Mitchell is the founder of the very cool BOOM! Pro Wrestling promotion in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Brady Malibu is one of its top stars! Max explains how the birth of his daughter coupled with a bracket-style tournament to determine her middle name inspired him to start his own wrestling company. He and Brady discuss BOOM!’s use of comedy, their over-the-top characters like Abraham Lincoln and swimsuit model/evil lifeguard Brady Malibu, and how they adopted the television season model to build their own wrestling seasons and storylines. They also talk about selling season tickets to their show, keeping beer prices down, having Max’s mom involved in the ring, and their plans for BOOM! season 3 and future growth!   Buy tickets to BOOM! Pro Wrestling: https://www.boomprowrestling.com/ Watch BOOM! Pro Wrestling on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boomprowrestling   Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Go to https://prettylitter.com/jericho & use code JERICHO to get 20% off your first order.