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Author Jeffrey Daugherty returns to unpack the mind-bending theory behind his new book, Assault On Aquarius: The Cultural False Flag. He explains why he believes Elvis Presley and The Beatles represented something much bigger than music, the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Elvis’ mother Gladys, and what Elvis’ close friend Charlie Hodge told him about the King’s dramatic transformation. Jeffrey also reveals the incredible story of a secret Elvis and Beatles jam session that he says was actually recorded (and the he actually heard), the private meeting with John Lennon and Paul McCartney that may have helped spark...

David Naughton shares BTS stories from the making of An American Werewolf in London, and one of the greatest practical-effects transformations ever put on film! He reveals what it was really like spending 5 days and 10 hours a day in Rick Baker’s makeup chair, running naked through an OPEN Regent’s Park Zoo, getting into a cage with real wolves, and how a simple meeting with John Landis landed him the role of David Kessler. David also explains the movie’s journey from mixed reviews to cult classic, the “Be a Pepper” Dr Pepper campaign that changed his career, and why he...

Anthrax joins Chris Jericho backstage at the Alamodome to break down “Cursum Perficio,” their first new album in 10 years, and what it took to finally get Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais and Charlie Benante back in the room making music together. They get into “The Long Goodbye,” “NYC 1993,” “Edge of Perfection,” Joey’s unique recording process, Jon’s guitar solos, and the challenge of playing brand-new Anthrax songs live. They share their incredible Ozzy Osbourne Back to the Beginning experience, how Anthrax got the call, the scramble to land a Black Sabbath song for their set, finally getting “Int...

Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back to the Future Day and finally complete the TIJ Back to the Future trilogy breakdown with a deep dive into Back to the Future Part III! Brad and Chris break down why the Western sequel was so divisive when it hit theaters, why it plays more like the original movie than Part II, and how Doc Brown basically becomes the leading man. They get into Marty and Doc switching roles, the Part II Easter eggs that pay off in Part III, Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, Marty’s Clint Eastwood identity, ZZ Top’s “Doubleback...

Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine returns talk about his new book, In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir, and the cancer diagnosis that changed his life. He shares how aching teeth led to the discovery of cancer, the brutal realities of radiation treatment, how it affected his singing, and why he insisted on including his family, doctors and bandmates’ side of the story in his latest New York Times bestseller. Dave also remembers his friendship with Cliff Burton, and reveals how Cliff’s love of Lynyrd Skynyrd indirectly influenced Dave’s guitar solo on “The Four Horsemen.” Plus, he breaks dow...

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready talks about his new graphic novel and companion album, “Farewell to Seasons,” and the real Seattle rock stories that inspired it. He shares memories of Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bone, how Chris Cornell welcomed Eddie Vedder into the Seattle scene, the making and timing of Temple of the Dog, and how Pearl Jam went from opening clubs to exploding on Lollapalooza and MTV. Mike explains why Pearl Jam never considered themselves a “grunge” band, why they stopped making music videos at the height of their success, and what it was like watching Eddie Vedder’s...

Stuart Snyder is launching the SUMO Championship League In Austin, Texas this Saturday, October 10th! The former WWE President & COO reveals his vision for turning sumo into a full-scale live sports spectacular, creating larger-than-life stars, and building a true league with international talent, monthly tournaments, points, championships, and a season-long race to the Grand Championship complete with custom belt. He explains what he learned working alongside Vince and Linda McMahon, why WWE passed on the opportunity to buy UFC, and how he helped initiate the deal that ultimately brought WCW to WWE. Plus, Stu shares incredible stories from Reservoir...

Asking the questions others are afraid to. Bunnie XO host of the Dumb Blonde podcast – the ultimate destination for comedy, trending and lifestyle. Get ready to dive into hilarious discussions about relationships, trauma, embarrassing moments, and all the realness life throws at us. Join Bunnie every week to laugh, relate, and embrace your inner healing. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/dbfdtij-ef0f3

AEW’s David Finlay breaks down his journey from growing up as Fit Finlay’s son to spending 11 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling, and ultimately making the jump to AEW! He talks training with his dad in a WWE ring in their garage, wrestling Fit’s final match, cutting his teeth in England, and surviving the NJPW Dojo with 1,000 squats, laundry duty, chanko and life as a Young Lion. David gets into learning from Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada and Shinsuke Nakamura, his rise from underdog babyface to Bullet Club leader after Jay White’s departure, creating the War Dogs, an...

Bruce Campbell is back, and he’s got plenty to say about Evil Dead, Ash Williams, Sam Raimi, and his brand-new movie, Ernie & Emma! Bruce reveals why he’s officially done playing Ash, how meeting Sam Raimi in high school changed his life, why Stephen King helped save the original Evil Dead, and the crazy DIY tricks they used to create the movie’s groundbreaking camera shots and effects. He breaks down finding his groove with Sam on Evil Dead 2, why Army of Darkness nearly killed the franchise, and what really happened with the proposed Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash mo...

David Howard Thornton returns for a deep dive into Batman’s greatest villain, The Joker! The Art the Clown actor reveals how The Joker helped inspire his Terrifier character, why Mark Hamill will always be his Joker, what he loved about Jack Nicholson, and why he originally hated the idea of Heath Ledger playing the role! He breaks down The Killing Joke, the mystery of The Joker’s origin, his twisted relationship with Batman and Harley Quinn, and the actors who’ve brought the Clown Prince of Crime to life. Then David shows exactly what he’d do with the role...

Michael Sweet returns to talk Stryper’s new album “Throne of Thorns.” He explains why Oz Fox wasn’t able to play guitar on the new album, what it was like handling all the guitar parts himself, and why they decided to be fully transparent about Oz’s role on the record. Michael also goes deep on Stryper’s signature twin-guitar sound, the Christian metal backlash that followed them through the ’80s, the hostile festival crowd they won over in just a few songs, and the moment he saw Stryper at #1 on MTV ahead of Bon Jovi! He shares the story behi...

Vietnam Pro Wrestling founders Rocky Huynh and Carey are back to tell the incredible story behind VietSlam, the new documentary produced by Chris Jericho about the rise of pro wrestling in Vietnam! They reveal how the original Talk Is Jericho interview unexpectedly led to the film, how they kept Jericho’s involvement secret from the VPW roster, and what happened when Chris gave up his tickets to KISS’ final show at Madison Square Garden to secretly fly to Ho Chi Minh City and surprise everyone! They get into the wild behind-the-scenes shoot, the water buffalo that brought production to a st...

Shadie, founder of the Sh***y Movie Club, joins Chris Jericho to celebrate the movies that are so crazy you can’t look away! He explains how The Room, Troll 2, Birdemic, Neil Breen and Samurai Cop became cult classics, and why sincerity is the secret ingredient. He gets into Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, Cats, Battlefield Earth, The Wicker Man, the Star Wars Holiday Special, disastrous sequels, bizarre international remakes, and Nicolas Cage going full Nicolas Cage. Shadie also reveals how the SMC turned crazy movies into live interactive parties, the Gene Simmons movie that gave SMC its first mill...

Brian Posehn got a surprise call from Chuck Lorre that turned his Big Bang Theory character, Bert Kibbler, into one of the leads of the new spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! He talks about finally getting top billing after decades in Hollywood, working with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross on Mr. Show, and his early sitcom run on Friends, Seinfeld, NewsRadio and Just Shoot Me! Brian shares the nightmares he had before shooting Friends, the encouragement he got directly from Jerry Seinfeld after multiple auditions, and the terrifying accident that left him paralyzed for 10 days and forced...

Stephen Dorff has been acting for 40 years, and he’s got the stories to prove it! He talks growing up in Hollywood, getting his start on Diff’rent Strokes, Roseanne, and Married… with Children, choosing The Power of One with Morgan Freeman over acting school, and the movies he wishes he hadn’t passed on (like Boogie Nights and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels)! He gets into playing Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat, working with Jack Nicholson and Michael Caine, why Blade changed action movies, and the freedom he had creating vampire villain Deacon Frost. Stephen also reveals how HBO’s Tr...

Steve Guttenberg celebrates 50 years in Hollywood with stories from Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Diner, Can’t Stop the Music, and his new movie, American Summer! He shares stories from the making of Diner alongside Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser and Daniel Stern. He explains how Police Academy made him massively famous almost overnight, why he walked away from Mahoney after four movies, and why he still believes another Police Academy could happen- especially since he has an idea of his own! Steve has tales from Three Men and a Baby with Tom Selleck, Ted Danson an...

Filmmaker Tyler Measom unlocks the wild rock & roll history of Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Marquis in his new documentary, If These Walls Could Rock! Hear how Bruce Springsteen came aboard after the movie was already finished, what happened when Slash met Keith Richards and his knife, and the story behind Ozzy Osbourne’s late-night poolside glass-smashing chaos. Tyler shares what Dave Grohl, Gene Simmons, Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Sheryl Crow and Morrissey revealed about the infamous rock star hideaway, why Courtney Love covered her hotel room walls after Kurt Cobain’s death, and how the legendary Iron Maiden...

Documentary filmmaker Wes Orshoski spent nine years following original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno for his new film, Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, and reveals what really happened during the final years of Paul’s life. He shares the shocking reality of Paul’s health when filming began, why the planned 12-month documentary turned into a nine-year journey, the desperate move to Croatia for treatment, and everything Paul endured to get back onstage. Wes tells the incredible story behind Paul’s reunion with Steve Harris after 40 years, how Iron Maiden quietly stepped in to help pay for his medi...

Patrick Renna shares BTS stories from The Sandlot including how he landed Ham Porter as one of his very first acting jobs, the original version of “You’re Killing Me, Smalls,” the scene that was rewritten for him the night before filming, sneaking into Basic Instinct with the cast, and why The Sandlot exploded on VHS and still connects with generations of fans. He reveals how his new YouTube comedy series Dugout Dads (which premieres TODAY 8/26) reunites much of the Sandlot cast as over-the-top Little League coaches, why it’s intentionally NOT a Sandlot sequel, how Danielle Fishel became his onsc...

Violent J of Insane Clown Posse returns to tell the wild story of Juggalo Championship Wrestling and how JCW went from wrestling made strictly for Juggalos to a promotion fighting for respect from the entire wrestling world. He explains what he learned working with WWE, NWA, MLW, GCW and AAA, why ICP’s changing reputation gave him confidence to rebuild JCW, and how Vince Russo came aboard and completely changed Lunacy, JCW’s weekly YouTube show. Violent J talks bringing storytelling, outrageous characters and old-school wrestling gimmicks back, butting heads (in the best way possible) with Russo over creative, crea...

Legendary horror filmmaker Charles Band shares the wild stories behind Puppet Master, Ghoulies, Full Moon Features and more than 400 movies! He reveals how the infamous Ghoulie-in-the-toilet poster turned Ghoulies into a hit, why Puppet Master launched Full Moon and spawned 14 movies, and what he can say about the major Hollywood company now developing a Puppet Master reboot. Charles talks Re-Animator and his partnership with Stuart Gordon, From Beyond, Dolls, Tourist Trap, Trancers, Demonic Toys, Evil Bong and Gingerdead Man, how he sold movies from posters before they were even made, and why he never jumped on the ‘80s slasher cr...

Robert Romanus, aka Mike Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, tells the stories behind one of the most quotable characters of the ’80s! He reveals the six-week-plus audition that finally landed him the role, why he decided Damone was an East Coast transplant, and how Cameron Crowe’s real-life high school experiment inspired the legendary “Five Point Plan.” He remembers working with Amy Heckerling, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Backer and Forest Whitaker, and explains why Sean Penn stayed Spicoli for the entire shoot – right up until the day he wrapped! Robert also breaks down Damone and Rat’s friendship...

Tiger King and Chimp Crazy filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride uncover the wild world of reptile smuggling and illegal wildlife trafficking in their new HBO docuseries, Monsters of God! They reveal how rare snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles are smuggled across borders, the staggering prices collectors will pay for endangered animals, why collectors risk prison to get them, and how they tracked down notorious wildlife trafficker Anson Wong (the Pablo Escobar of reptiles) in Malaysia. They also share Jake “The Snake” Roberts’ surprising connection to the underground reptile trade, Slash’s love of reptiles and contribution to the Monsters...

Jay Chandrasekhar joins to celebrate the release of Super Troopers 3, in theaters today (August 7)! He shares the unbelievable journey behind the franchise – from how the original Super Troopers nearly never got made and the Sundance screening that changed everything, to living in George Clooney's house and convincing George to produce the movie. He also talks about the record-breaking crowdfunding campaign that brought the franchise back, and why it took nearly three decades to complete the trilogy. Jay also explains why he believes R-rated comedies are finally making a comeback, and why the theatrical movie experience matters more than ever. Pl...

Eli Roth returns to break down his wild new horror movie, Ice Cream Man, hitting theaters THIS Friday, August 7th. He reveals how the original idea for Ice Cream Man sat in his notebook for more than 20 years before finally making it to the big screen, why he wanted to recapture the no-rules spirit of Cabin Fever and Hostel, and how he packed the film with outrageous practical effects, over-the-top kills, and horror homages to classics like The Birds, Who Can Kill a Child? and Pee-wee's Playhouse. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the super fast 19-day shoot at a local schoo...

Michael Kiske joins Chris Jericho for an in-depth conversation about one of Helloween's most misunderstood albums, 1993's Chameleon. Kiske explains why the band intentionally pushed beyond power metal, how Kai Hansen's departure changed Helloween's chemistry, why Chameleon felt more like three solo albums than a true band record, and how working with producer Tommy Hansen, real horn players, live string sections, and Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood helped shape the album's ambitious sound. He also shares the story behind the lawsuit that sidelined Helloween for two years and the injunction that prevented the band from recording or touring. Kiske...

Vince Russo returns to talk about his new book, Total Nonstop Agony, and reveal the real stories behind his years in TNA Wrestling. He explains how Vince McMahon tried to bring him back to WWE, why he chose Jeff Jarrett and TNA instead, and how the company went from weekly PPVs to national television. Vince recounts what it was really like working with Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter, Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode, Motor City Machine Guns, Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Bischoff, and why backstage politics often became a bigger story than what actually happened...

Serena D.C. talks about the UFO sighting that changed her life, how a CE5 experience led her to work with Dr. Stephen Greer, and why she’s spent the last several years investigating UFOs, alien encounters, and the paranormal. She explains the shocking claims behind her new documentary The Hybrids, whether alien-human hybrids are already living among us, what Whitley Strieber told her about being "activated," and why the US government seems to be accelerating UFO disclosure. She also reveals what it was like to investigate and actually hold the mysterious Buga Sphere, why Jack Osbourne went from Bu...

Kim Coates and Mark Boone Jr. talk all things Sons of Anarchy! They share how they landed the iconic roles of “Tig Trager” and “Bobby Munson” after multiple auditions, why creator Kurt Sutter originally wanted a real Elvis impersonator to play Bobby, the last-minute casting changes after the pilot, and how Tig almost didn't happen. They explain what it was like filming the show's most brutal and violent scenes, why some storylines took a real emotional toll, how they approached their unforgettable characters, and the moments that pushed them as actors. They discuss Sons of Anarchy premiering the same night Jo...

The Bread Basket Boys – brothers Zach and Danny Guarino – reveal how they turned a simple idea into one of the biggest comedy brands on social media! They explain how their viral sports-style drafts, Top 10 lists, Imposter game, 20 Qs bit, and comedy skits helped them build millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, why authenticity beats chasing trends, and how they deal with going viral, internet hate, and growing a business online. They share stories about their first breakout Mario Kart draft, creating some of their most popular videos (shout out to Drake and Bo Nix), taking their content beyo...

Missy Hyatt celebrates her upcoming Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 episode, and sets the record straight about one of wrestling's most groundbreaking careers! She shares her memories of breaking into World Class Championship Wrestling alongside Hollywood John Tatum, working for Fritz Von Erich, the incredible popularity of the Von Erich family, and why Dallas was unlike anywhere else in wrestling during the territory days. Missy also looks back on marrying Eddie Gilbert, almost becoming Randy Savage's manager in WWF, why the infamous “Missy's Manor” was doomed from the start, and how her run in WCW transformed her into one...

David Dastmalchian joins to talk about the journey from addiction, homelessness and living in his car to becoming one of Hollywood's busiest character actors. He shares how he landed his breakout role as Thomas Schiff, The Joker's henchman opposite Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, what he learned from Christopher Nolan, and why that opportunity changed everything. David also talks about working with Denis Villeneuve on Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, James Gunn on The Suicide Squad, Kevin Smith, Ant-Man, and how Late Night With The Devil helped cement his place as one of modern horror's biggest stars. Plus...

Jeff Jarrett and Dark Side Of The Ring co-creator Evan Husney breakdown the brand-new three-part Dark Side Of The Ring story about TNA Wrestling! They discuss why the TNA story grew from two episodes to three, how they got Jeff Jarrett involved, and what he brought to the production in addition to his emotional story. Jeff reveals what surprised him most after watching the finished series, and the first thing his wife Karen said to him after she binged it. Jeff revisits his infamous WWE exit that ended with Vince McsMahon personally handing him a check before he dropped...

The Pod of Thunder guys return for a special Fourth of July music episode! Nick, America’s Little Brother Andy, and Chris L. join for a Top 10 of songs about anything America-related, no matter how loosely! They reveal why Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Living Colour, Styx, and David Bowie made their lists, explain the cases for deep cuts from Tesla, Keel, Lizzy Borden, and Nitro, and debate Hulk Hogan’s “Real American,” The Beach Boys, and James Brown. They also make a case for The Clash! Plus, they share stories about wrestling themes, forgotten classics, patriotic anthems, protest s...

Dark Side Of The Ring co-creator and Executive Producer Evan Husney returns to preview Season 7 of the hit VICE series! He shares how the show landed its first-ever three-part episode chronicling Jeff Jarrett's rollercoaster journey building TNA, how Tony Khan ended up appearing in the documentary, why some stories take years to make, and how the team decides which wrestlers, matches, and moments deserve the Dark Side treatment. Evan also breaks down the emotional stories behind Big Boss Man, Paul Orndorff, The Renegade, Missy Hyatt, Zach Gowen, and the unforgettable Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher bloodbath. He explains why...

Author, musician, and Jericho Cruise favorite Joey Cassata returns to discuss his incredible new book, Wrestler Rankings: The Complete Year-by-Year History (1975-2025)! Joey explains how he spent 18 months compiling 50 years of wrestling history into one massive volume featuring the biggest stars, champions, rankings, rivalries, and moments from every era. He and Jericho relive the glory days of wrestling magazines, debate legends like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Dusty Rhodes, and the Road Warriors, and talk about how the territorial system gave way to WWE's global expansion. Joey shares the painstaking process of researching decades of wrestling history, recreating...

Will Ospreay and Ricochet join to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the match that changed modern professional wrestling – their unforgettable Best of the Super Juniors 2016 classic in Korakuen Hall. They reveal how the match came together, why they never expected it to go viral, what was really happening during that iconic opening sequence, and how one 30-second clip sparked a wrestling debate that still hasn't ended. They share the backstage reaction in New Japan, why the Japanese audience embraced the match, the criticism from Big Van Vader, support from William Regal and Seth Rollins, and how the controversy helped la...

Rachel Bolan returns to talk about his first-ever solo album, “Gargoyle Of The Garden State,” why now was finally the right time to make it, and how producer Nick Raskulinecz helped bring the project to life. Rachel breaks down the all-star guest lineup featuring Corey Taylor, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson, Danko Jones, and his Skid Row bandmates Snake Sabo, Scotti Hill, and Rob Hammersmith. He shares stories behind songs like "Big Stick," "Jet Black Universe," and his punked-up cover of Oasis' "Rock 'N' Roll Star." He also reveals the latest on Skid Row's worldwide search for a new singer, what...

Dani Means is “Voltage” on the brand-new American Gladiators reboot on Amazon Prime, and she’s got one of the wildest paths to the arena! Dani talks about getting recruited for the show through a DM, surviving the grueling Gladiators fitness combine, creating the Voltage character, working alongside The Miz, Wardlow, J-Rod, and other elite athletes, and what really happens behind the scenes of the massive competition series. She breaks down her favorite events, the injuries, the pressure of performing in front of thousands of fans, and whether a second season is on the way. Dani also shares her journe...