Grilling JR

Grilling JR

For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!

  1. 14 NOV

    Episode 292: Survivor Series 1999

    On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and guest host Derek Sabato discuss Survivor Series 1999! JR shares his thoughts and opinions one Steve Austin's growing neck issues, the Bossman and Big Show graveyard vignette, Kurt Angle's natural abilities and so much more leading to the event. JR and Derek also talk all things AEW Dynamite as the company gets closer to AEW Full Gear in two weeks. ZBIOTICS - Go to https://zbiotics.com/JR to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use JR at checkout.  MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/JR LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/GRILLINGJR to get 15% off your Lumen.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m
  2. 7 NOV

    Episode 291: The Rise Of The Rated "R" Superstar

    On this edition of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue their journey through the legendary rise of Adam Copeland aka Edge in the WWE. The guys discuss his TLC era with tag team partner Christian and take a deep dive into the planning and thought process behind those groundbreaking matches. JR also shares his thoughts on if the continuous TLC matches fatigued the audiences. He also talks about how he spotted the "IT" factor on Edge before seeing "IT" in Christian. All that plus so much more from the legend JR on this week's edition of Grilling JR! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR when you sign up for email and texts TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at http://TRUECLASSICtees.com/JR ! #trueclassicpod LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/GRILLINGJR to get 15% off your Lumen.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 39m
  3. 31 OCT

    Episode 290: Jarrett's Hold Up and the Match that Changed Wrestling!

    On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad pick up where they left off on the build up to No Mercy 1999. JR shares his experience dealing with a frustrated Jeff Jarrett during his contract negotiations and exit from the WWE. JR goes into detail and admits the situation could have been handled a lot different. The guys also discuss each match on the PPV card and how one particular match would change the face of wrestling forever. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/JR LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/GRILLINGJR to get 15% off your Lumen.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 32m
  4. 24 OCT

    Episode 289: Worst Week Ever - October 1999

    On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson begin their journey through the build up to one of the WWE's wildest PPV events of 1999 No Mercy! But, before the PPV JR discusses how the company dealt with a number of unexpected blows, from Vince Russo's abrupt exit from the company, to Droz's devastating accident in the ring management and staff were dealing with a lot. ZBIOTICS - Start your night out with ZBIOTICS! Go to https://zbiotics.com/products/zbiotics?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=21719366833&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADDaTmjI50misR7AiW71cYzw3vA-s&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUOCTpI5xYLWjG6F_-gkwP_pVyyvkmruCXDG2zQ48GZ4MDTPJ_m9mGBoCjacQAvD_BwE and get 15% off your purchase when you use the code: JR CHRIS VAN VLIET - Check out "Insight" with Chris Van Vliet as he welcomes wrestling superstars each and every week for an in-depth interview about their life and career. You can find "Insight" with Chris Van Vliet wherever you download your podcasts. TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://www.trueclassictees.com/JR ! #trueclassicpod LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/GRILLINGJR to get 15% off your Lumen.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 17m
  5. 17 OCT

    Episode 288: TAZ

    On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad take a look into the career of the "Human Suplex Machine" Taz and his remarkable in and outside of the ring career in ECW, WWE and now AEW. The guys also discuss JR's upcoming trip to Los Angeles for the premiere of his passion project, "Queen Of The Ring" the Mildred Burke story and the journey it took to get to this point. Plus, the guys recap WrestleDream and discuss what the future might hold of Bryan Danielson. For tickets to see the premier of "Queen Of The Ring" this weekend go to: https://nbff2024.eventive.org/welcome HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. MAGIC SPOON - MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/JR , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/! #mandopod BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 59m
  6. 10 OCT

    Episode 287: Eddie Guerrero REMIX

    Join us as we jump into the archives of Grilling JR and celebrate the life and legacy of the last great Eddie Guerrero! Everything is covered from JR’s introduction to Eddie’s work, cruiserweight classics in WCW, the Radicalz, Chyna, the Heavyweight title, and the issues that led to his passing. All this and more on another can’t-miss ‘Grilling JR’!  MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/! #mandopod MAGIC SPOON - MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/JR , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go tohttps://www.lumen.me/GRILLINGJR to get 15% off your Lumen.  BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 60m
  7. 3 OCT

    Episode 286: AEW's 5 Year Anniversary Reaction

    On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Professional Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss AEW's new deal with Warner Brothers Discovery and what that means for the company moving forward. JR shares his thoughts on the surprising arrival of Shelton Benjamin to the AEW roster, and the rest of the excitement that unfolded during the companies big anniversary show. The guys also discuss the Netflix docuseries "Mr. McMahon" and JR shares what he learned if anything from the six part show. All that plus, college football, and everything else happening in the wild world of professional wrestling. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com//GRILLINGJR when you sign up for email and texts BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 18m

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For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!

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