Talk Is Jericho

It's "Giant Week" on TIJ and kicking things off - The Great Khali! Hear where and how he learned to speak English, what got him into pro-wrestling, and when he realized pro-wrestling was not real! Plus, Khali shares his version of the disastrous Punjabi Prison match, and what he loved best about working with Adam Sandler on "The Longest Yard." And yes, he's got a favorite match too! 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

What happens when you put two Canadian WWE stars in front of microphones? The accents come out, eh! Y2J & Renee Young talk voice coaches, pro-wrestling, favorite matches, "Kids In The Hall," and how Renee got to WWE. She's also talking "Vintage WWE," Steph McMahon, and why she really wanted to be Chelsea Handler! 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

Y2J shares some personal memories and stories about "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! And then sits down with Vanilla Ice for a little 90s pop culture flashback (fade haircuts, the running man, and baggy pants), a look inside The Surreal Life, and a tip or two on flipping houses! They also get into the "sampled riff" from "Ice Ice Baby," meeting Michael Jackson, and Ice's upcoming movie with Adam Sandler! 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

Former NXT head coach Bill DeMott is his telling his side of the controversial tale surrounding his resignation from WWE. The old WCW buddies also talk about Bill's wrestling days, the WCW/WWE invasion angle, the injury that basically ended Bill's in-ring career, Goldberg, the jelly donut scandal, NXT talent, and The Bill DeMott Experience. 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

Y2J's getting his rock on with guitarist Mark Tremonti! They're talking Alter Bridge, Creed, the new Tremonti album, sharing a singer with Slash, Wolfgang Van Halen, the ill-fated Creed reunion, bad-ass guitar players, songwriting, and difficult band members! 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

Former ECW hardcore wrestler Axl Rotten joins TIJ to remember some of his famous bloody, barbwire, baseball bat matches! He's also talking about the horrible spine injury he now suffers as a result, and how it's not only kept him out of the ring, but also wheelchair bound! Hear Axl's inspirational and redemptive tale about kicking heroin & pills, and turning his life around. He & Chris also share some kindred KISS stories! 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

NHL Hall of Famer and one of the best to ever hit the ice, Bobby Hull, joins TIJ to share some incredible stories about the early NHL, curved sticks, free agency & guarantees, the start of the WHA, the Winnepeg Jets, the Chicago Blackhawks, Wayne Gretzsky, Brett Hull, and Bobby's first-ever Stanley Cup Championship! 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

It's Kevin Owens vs John Cena on the Elimination Chamber PPV, and Kevin's got plenty to say about having one his childhood dreams come true! He's also talking about his WWE tryout, the NXT performance center, his promo philosophy, "Fight Steen Fight," learning to speak English thanks to pro-wrestling & JR, his love of Owen Hart, and the advice he got from Stone Cold Steve Austin. 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

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura brings his firecracker energy to TIJ! He's talking about being a competitive swimmer, a Navy Seal, and a pro-wrestler! From his tag team days with Adrian Adonis to working with Hulk Hogan to the injury that ended his in-ring career! He's also got stories about broadcasting, making movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger... and don't kid yourself - he's got plenty to say about a whole lotta conspiracy theories - JFK, 9/11, and even the moon landing! It's a wild ride you don't want to miss! 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

Whitesnake & former Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale has plenty of stories about sex, drugs & rock n' roll! He talks about his bandmates - the late, great Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, former Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, the Purple reunion that never happened, Cal Jam, pyro explosions gone wrong, Whitesnake, "Here I Go Again," and their brand new album and world tour! 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Super producer Bob Rock has plenty of stories to tell about Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Black Veil Brides, and The Cult. He also speaks candidly about working with Metallica including tense studio moments, "Enter Sandman's" original lyrics, playing bass in the band, shaping James' vocals, honing Jason Newsted's bass sound, and keeping them together through "St. Anger." There's also one band on Bob Rock's wish list & it just might surprise you! Plus, The Miz returns to TIJ in an attempt to overtake Edge as the most frequent TIJ guest... and to talk about his new movie The Marine 4! 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

WWE's William Regal was the first guy that Y2J met at WCW, and you'll hear that story in this fantastic conversation! You'll also hear some of the funnier names that Regal had in his early days, why he owes his big break in America to Bill Watts, what happened at his first WWE tryout, and the real story behind his controversial match with Bill Goldberg. Plus, he speaks candidly about rehab, cleaning up his act, and turning his life around... and reveals the worst thing he sees in wrestling today. 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