Best Michael Roderick Podcasts (2025)

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The Rise & Fall of Muhammad Hassan with Marc Copani 1:01:55

24h ago1:01:55

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Former WWE Superstar Marc Copani, best known as the controversial Muhammad Hassan, joins for an unfiltered conversation about his short but impactful wrestling career, and the real-life events that brought it to a sudden end. He relives his early days in OVW training alongside John Cena and Brock Lesnar, what he learned from OVW’s Jim Cornette and …

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Sabu – A Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal Tribute with Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray 1:05:50

7d ago1:05:50

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Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray pay tribute to the late, great Sabu, a legit innovator and pioneer in the business who put ECW on the map, and one of the most extreme wrestlers to ever step in the ring. They share incredible stories from Sabu’s groundbreaking career including his wild barbed wire matches, the time he taped up his broken jaw mid-match j…

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“Individual Acts of Resistance Can Lead to New Terrains of Struggle” Garrett Felber on the Life of Martin Sostre 1:46:13

7d ago1:46:13

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In this conversation we talk with Garrett Felber about their latest book A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre. In discussing this new political biography, we cover Sostre’s ideological and political journey, history as a jailhouse lawyer, his forms of organizing practice, and the ways that people supported his campaign for…

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Mexican Reggae – 50 Years of Don Felder 50:38

6d ago50:38

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Legendary Eagles guitarist Don Felder joins for a deep dive into his extraordinary musical journey – from co-writing Hotel California and jamming with Joe Walsh to opening up “The Vault,” his new solo album featuring 50 years of unreleased material to growing up in Gainesville, Florida and playing in bands with Duane Allman and Stephen Stills. Feld…

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Gary Holt – From the Garage & Exodus to Slayer & The Garden 1:03:37

13d ago1:03:37

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Thrash metal legend Gary Holt joinsfor an epic deep dive into the wild history of Exodus, his decade with Slayer, and the stories behind his brutally honest new memoir A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden. Gary shares what it was like to rehearse for the recent Slayer reunion shows, the unfiltered truth about Exodus’ near-m…

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“There Has to Be Some Consequences for These Horrors” - Tariq Khan on Settler Colonial Violence and Antileft Repression 1:38:09

15d ago1:38:09

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This is the conclusion of our two part conversation with Tariq Khan on his book The Republic Shall Be Kept Clean: How Settler Colonial Violence Shaped Antileft Repression. In part one of the conversation we laid out many of the general dynamics between anti-indigenous settler colonial violence in the 19th Century and the development of the earliest…

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Sinn Bodhi Power Slaps Kizarny 1:01:29

15d ago1:01:29

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Sinn Bodhi (aka WWE’s Kizarny) is the man behind Dana White’s Power Slap! He explains how he got the job, why he believes in the potential of the sport, and how it might actually be safer than pro wrestling. He talks about growing up with Edge and Christian in Canada, and how they got him his disastrous first dark match tryout with WWE! He recounts…

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The Obscurant Function of 'Artificial Intelligence' with Edward Ongweso Jr 1:13:11

20d ago1:13:11

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In this episode, we speak with Edward Ongweso Jr about "artificial intelligence" and its implications, particularly concerning corporate interests and historical parallels with labor control. Edward critiques the term “artificial intelligence” for obscuring the underlying digital technologies and algorithmic systems that serve corporate agendas, em…

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David Arquette Screams At Mob Cops & Nick Gage 51:08

20d ago51:08

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Actor, wrestler, and clownpreneur David Arquette shares the story behind the wild travel disaster that almost kept him from a horror and wrestling convention in the UK, opens up about the legacy of Scream and his character Dewey, and how Wes Craven helped redefine the role and his career. David dives into the gritty true-crime inspiration behind hi…

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Tod Gordon & The Rise & Fall of ECW 1:03:23

22d ago1:03:23

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ECW founder Tod Gordon shares the unfiltered history of Extreme Championship Wrestling – from its underground beginnings in Philadelphia to becoming one of the most influential wrestling promotions of all time. Tod opens up about bringing in Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman, the infamous Shane Douglas NWA title throw-down heard ‘round the world, the w…

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Clown In A Cornfield Comes Alive with Eli Craig 51:48

27d ago51:48

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Eli Craig brings the blood, the laughs, and the killer clowns to Talk Is Jericho! The director of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is back with his new horror flick Clown In A Cornfield—and he’s breaking down everything from adapting the hit book, filming in Winnipeg, and hiring an all-Canadian cast, to creating blood cannons, chainsaw chaos, and a gang of h…

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Carrot Top: 40 Years of Props & Punchlines 1:05:20

29d ago1:05:20

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The prop comic GOAT is in the house! Carrot Top joins to talk about 40 years of comedy chaos, including how WrestleMania crowds inspired a brand-new bit overnight, why his Vegas residency is run like a wrestling show, and how he once performed an entire tour on a knee scooter after shredding his leg on a snowboard. He shares backstage stories invol…

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The Hardcore Truths Behind Dark Side Of The Ring 6 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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Evan Husney and Jason Eisener are back to shine a spotlight on the wild, tragic, and unforgettable tales of pro wrestling with Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 on VICE. They join Chris to break down the making of some of this season’s most compelling episodes like Mick Foley’s legendary Hell In A Cell match, the controversial rise and fall of Muhamme…

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Rejecting Neoliberalism & Neo-McCarthyism at US Universities with Charles HF Davis III 47:38

1M ago47:38

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III about the increasingly repressive conditions on university campuses, particularly in the context of Columbia University's caving in to federal pressures under the thumb of Trump’s administration. We explore the broader implications of these concessions at the expense of liberalized notions o…

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Infiltrating the Church Of Scientology 1:07:35

1M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Cult enthusiast Grant Offenberger and TIJ alum Tim Chizmar join for a jaw-dropping, deep dive into the world of Scientology! Grant openly investigate the Church and reveals some of what he uncovered including volcano-wielding space overlords, aliens, secret LA birthday parties, mind-bending recruitment tactics, and lavish steak dinners for the dear…

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Drumming Up An Appetite – Vinnie Paul’s Final Passion Project 1:06:47

1M ago1:06:47

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It’s metal, it’s mayhem, and it’s... mayonnaise? Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Z2 Comics mastermind Josh Bernstein dish on Drumming Up An Appetite, the brand-new cookbook from the late, great Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul. From backstage breakfasts and "1, 2, BBQ" war cries to raiding the Abbott family archives for down-and-dirty recipes (spoiler: t…

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Bigger, Better, Badder - The Make or Break Story of Wrestlemania 3 1:09:37

1M ago1:09:37

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Author and wrestling historian Keith Greenberg breaks down the epic spectacle that was WrestleMania III - the moment pro wrestling went from regional curiosity to global phenomenon. From Aretha Franklin’s traffic jam to Andre the Giant’s legendary heel turn, Keith shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from his new book Bigger! Better! Badder!: Wres…

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Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya 7:46

1M ago7:46

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Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with the same mentality. In “Rulebreakers,” her DGAF attitude takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore t…

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"Like We're at War with a Foreign Nation" - How Settler Colonial Violence Shaped Anti-Left Repression with Tariq Khan 1:49:09

2M ago1:49:09

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In this episode we interview Tariq Khan on his book The Republic Shall Be Kept Clean: How Settler Colonial Violence Shaped Antileft Repression. We’ll be releasing this conversation as a two part episode on this excellent book which studies how anticommunism within the US is deeply intertwined with settler colonialism, anti-indigenous thought, and g…

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Thank You Very Much – The Insanity & Genius of Andy Kaufman 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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Documentary director Alex Braverman unravels the beautiful madness of Andy Kaufman in his new film, Thank You Very Much. He reveals how he tracked down hidden gems from Kaufman’s inner circle, got Danny DeVito to spill hilarious stories, and uncovered the Iranian roommate who inspired one of Andy’s most iconic characters. He talks unearthing the ne…

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The Jet Takes Flight – Kevin Knight Is All Elite 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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He’s got the jetpack dropkick, the LA Dojo discipline, and now, he’s All Elite! Kevin Knight talks about going from IT nerd to international wrestling star, surviving 1,000-squat days with Shibata as a Young Lion in the NJPW dojo, and learning to scream in silence during his pandemic-era wrestling start. He breaks down his epic match with Will Ospr…

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Against Western/Imperial Feminisms with Khadija Haynes 2:02:39

2M ago2:02:39

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In this episode, we speak with Khadijah Haynes about her recent piece, "A Fetus on the Dirt Road” which offers a sharp critique of Western feminism's complicity in imperialism and its historical roots in racial violence. Haynes argues that Western feminism often obscures the struggles of both Black women and men, relying on colonial and anti-Black …

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Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen – Black Light/White Noise Live in LA 53:00

2M ago53:00

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It’s a rock and roll celebration live from the GRAMMY Museum in downtown LA! Chris Jericho hits the stage to moderate an epic conversation with guitar gods Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs – the powerhouse duo behind Smith/Kotzen. They’re diving deep into their brand-new album “Black Light/White Noise,” and sharing B…

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Jon Cryer – The Man Who Calculated Ducky 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

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Jon Cryer is a podcast producer!! He shares the gripping story behind his new true crime podcast The Man Who Calculated Death, which dives into the chilling legacy of Robert Lusser – his friend, Suzanne Rico’s (journalist & former anchor of KCBS-TV in LA) grandfather, and the brilliant Nazi scientist behind Hitler’s first cruise missile! And how th…

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Surviving & Thriving After Losing It All In The LA Fires 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

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Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares (the company behind the AEW action figures), avid toy and card collector, and TIJ alum, returns under very different circumstances. Jeremy and his family lost everything in the devastating LA firestorm this past January. Their Pacific Palisades home, and nearly all of Jeremy’s multimillion-dollar coll…

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Harley Cameron – AEW’s Triple Threat (And Ventriloquist) 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

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Australia native Harley Cameron and her puppet, Earl, were the stars of the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six On The Beach (despite the small green card issue she had getting on the boar)! And if you haven’t seen Earl, I’m sure you’ve seen Harley and Mini Mone terrorizing AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone on Dynamite! Harley talks all a…

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WWE Writer Tommy Blacha Helps Y2J Avoid Career Catastrophe 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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Former WWE writer turned host of the From The Attitude Era podcast, Tommy Blacha, left the world of Conan O’Brien to work for Vince McMahon & WWE for 2 unforgettable years during the Attitude Era. Tommy explains where he first met Vince, and how an invitation to Stamford, Connecticut led to a fulltime creative job at WWE. Tommy pulls back the curta…

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Counterinsurgency Urbanism with Ted Rutland 1:35:04

2M ago1:35:04

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In this episode, recorded mid-2024, we speak with Ted Rutland about the evolution of policing from the mid-20th century's professional model to the counterinsurgency urbanism that emerged in the 1970s and 80s in Canada. Rutland discusses how community policing, initially intended to bring police closer to communities through multicultural training …

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Anatomy of a Scream Queen with Danielle Harris 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

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She’s survived Michael Myers multiple times, voiced a classic Nickelodeon character, and landed a role in a Quentin Tarantino film, and now Danielle Harris spills all those stories and more! The ultimate Scream Queen does a deep dive into her legendary horror career, from battling The Shape in Halloween 4 & 5 to Rob Zombie’s brutal Halloween remake…

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“What Does It Mean to Be at the Table?” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival 1:25:27

3M ago1:25:27

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This is the conclusion of our two part conversation with Maryam Kashani on her book Medina by the Bay: Scenes of Muslim Study and Survival Among other things, in this conversation we talk about the impact and meaning of 1492 to the Muslim world. We discuss Kashani’s concept of the Blues Adhan by way of Clyde Woods. We discuss the experiences of wom…

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Psychic Chris Medina Predicts CJ’s Future! 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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Psychic Chris Medina gives Chris Jericho a very interesting reading about his immediate future, and what may be coming in the next year! Chris also shares how he discovered, embraced, and developed his abilities, why he refuses to disclose or predict death events or get involved in criminal cases including murder, and how his own near-death experie…

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Heroes, Heels & Wheels – The Unique Comedy of You’re My Hero 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Sean Towgood is the creator, writer, co-Executive Producer and star of the hit CBC Gem comedy, You’re My Hero, which is based on his real-life experiences and adventures as a 20-something with cerebral palsy navigating life in a wheelchair. Sean and co-EP and showrunner, Kevin Wallis, talk about looking at Sean’s real-life moments that inspired the…

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“The Dark” - D. Óg on the Writings of Irish Revolutionary Brendan Hughes 1:36:20

3M ago1:36:20

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In this episode we interview D. Óg, an Irish Republican and Irish language activist who works with Iskra Books, and their Irish language imprint Bradán Feasa. In this discussion we talk about the Iskra Books publication The Dark: Selected Writings of Brendan Hughes. Hughes, was a former Irish Republican Army volunteer, political prisoner, and Hunge…

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The Queen Of The Ring & Karate Kid Connection 1:02:30

3M ago1:02:30

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Queen Of The Ring director Ash Avildsen reveals how one conversation with the great Jim Ross led him to make this inspirational story about real-life women’s wrestling pioneer, Mildred Burke, and her storied life and career. He talks about casting actors like Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, and Martin Cove alongside real wrestlers like AEW’s Toni Storm…

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Who The F*ck Is Brad Williams? 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

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What happens on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea: Six On The Beach stays at sea… or not… if Brad Williams reveals stuff like how he happened to be onboard with full Scott Steiner cosplay, and what it’s like in the ring with Jushin Thunder Liger, and why he wants a catchphrase like Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and where on earth Joe Hendry rea…

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“Medina Is a Place of Refuge and Creativity” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival in the Bay Area 1:26:01

3M ago1:26:01

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This is the first part of a two part conversation with Maryam Kashani on her book Medina By The Bay: Scenes of Muslim Study and Survival It’s a cool book that weaves Maryam’s scholarly ethnographic work with her talents as a filmmaker and a DJ to examine and illuminate various strains of Islam in the San Francisco Bay Area from the Black Power Move…

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Dream Theater Awakens - Portnoy & Petrucci & Parasomnia 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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Dream Theater has a new album, “Parasomnia” (listen to find out what it means), and a returning drummer! Founding drummer Mike Portnoy is BACK, and he and founding guitarist John Petrucci share the deets on how exactly this happened! They reveal Mike Mangini’s reaction to Portnoy’s return, what happened the first time Portnoy and Dream Theater got …

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The Condition of Palestine as the Condition of the World with Dylan Saba 1:47:03

3M ago1:47:03

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In this episode recorded mid-2024, Josh spoke with Dylan Saba about some of his essays beginning with one titled "A Struggle to Destroy the World,” where he argued that the condition of Palestine is the condition of the modern world. We discuss the role of the Iron Dome as an offensive system, its historical context, and its implications for the co…

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Matthew Modine’s Full Metal Vision Quest 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Vision Quest turned 40 this year, and Matthew Modine joins to talk about the movie that changed his life, and the course of his acting career. He talks about playing Louden Swain, the impact that Madonna & “Crazy For You” had on the film’s success, and influence the movie had on UFC’s Dana White. He also shares some great stories from Full Metal Ja…

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Shawn Michaels ENCORE 1:38:44

3M ago1:38:44

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In February of 2015, Chris Jericho went to the middle-of-nowhere Texas to sit down with Shawn Michaels at his ranch, and they talked about The Rockers, Scott Hall, being a "small guy" in a big man's business, Shawn's first firing from WWE, Pat Patterson, and the infamous 2008 Y2J-HBK angle. They also explain why Vince McMahon & WWE stopped allowing…

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Somebody Call My Mama! Ernest “The Cat” Miller – Live On The Jericho Cruise 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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Ernest “The Cat” Miller had a dance off with and got “caped” by the legendary James Brown in the ring at WCW! James Brown has only ever caped ONE other person, but you’ll have to listen to find out who! Ernest explains how he went from Karate champion to pro wrestler after being contacted by Eric Bischoff! He talks about learning from Hulk Hogan, J…

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Paul Stanley Talks 50 Years Of KISS - Past, Present & Future 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

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KISS may have wrapped the “End Of The Road World Tour” at Madison Square Garden in December of 2023, but they are far from done! Paul shares what’s coming next for the band, and what the avatars unveiled at that final show have to do with it. He explains the philosophy behind KISS’ set lists, why they didn’t have any special guests join them onstag…

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Marina Shafir Talks Moxley, Rousey, and The Four Horsewomen of NXT 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

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Marina Shafir shares the story behind the Death Riders, and how she came to be not only part of Jon Moxley’s faction, but also his sole protector! She talks about the valuable lessons she’s learned from Mox, Norman Smiley, her real-life husband, Roderick Strong, and her best friend, Ronda Rousey. She tells her WWE/NXT story including how The Four H…

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The Rock n Roll History of The Jersey Sound 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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New Jersey’s rich musical legacy is a lot more than just Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Asbury Park, and that’s what’s explored in the new documentary The Jersey Sound. Executive Producer Randy Dominguez and Music Supervisor Mark Mulch take us through the hours of footage, hundreds of interviews (including one with Chris Jericho), and the various…

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SNL 50 – Analyzing ALL of the Saturday Night Live Feature Films 1:17:55

4M ago1:17:55

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Tom Sena from Pop Culture Five podcast returns, and brings a couple of friends, Bill Kennedy from the SNL Hall of Fame podcast and Jon Schneider from the Saturday Night Network, to celebrate 50 years of SNL with a full breakdown of ALL the Saturday Night Live feature films! They talk about all 11 movies (in no particular order or rank) including th…

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Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner – LIVE On The Jericho Cruise 1:08:05

4M ago1:08:05

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Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner, who also happens to be one half of THE greatest tag team ever, Steiner Brothers, doesn’t hold back when it comes to Bill Watts, Hulk Hogan, DDP, and even Vince McMahon. He talks about his time in NWA, WCW, and WWF, explains the origins of the Big Poppa Pump Gimmick, reveals why he spent 8 months negotiating his WWF ret…

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The Horrific Hinsdale House 1:14:05

4M ago1:14:05

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The Hometown Ghost Stories crew return with a horrific tale about what’s said to be the most haunted home in New York - the famed Hinsdale House which is located about an hour West of Buffalo. Rob, Dave and Jesse detail the history of the documented hauntings which started in the early 1970s with the Dandy Family. They talk about the apparitions, p…

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The Insight Of Chris Van Vliet 1:12:40

4M ago1:12:40

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Chris Van Vliet, host of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, joins to share some of his favorite celebrity and wrestling stories along with a few of the secrets behind his own media success! He has tales about Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Hugh Jackman, and Christoph Waltz. He talks favorite 4-minute interviews, most painful interviews, working red carpets, an…

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The Tufan of Return: Ceasefire & the Disentanglement of Catastrophe & Defeat with Abdaljawad Omar 1:42:33

4M ago1:42:33

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This is a light edit of a recent livestream video we hosted with Abdaljawad Omar on our YouTube channel. The conversation was so timely and incisive that we wanted to ensure there was also a version on our audio podcast feed. In this discussion we cover the Tufan of Return, talk about the ceasefire, the prisoner exchanges, the decimation of Gaza’s …

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Dark Match - The Best Satanic Cult Wrestling Action Movie Ever 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Chris Jericho plays the evil Satanic Cult leader in the new horror wrestling movie, Dark Match, which debuted today on Shudder! Writer/director Lowell Dean, actress Ayisha Issa who plays “Miss Behave,” and actor Steve Ogg who plays “Mean Joe Lean” share stories from the very cold, warehouse set in Canada. Lowell discusses the inspiration behind the…

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