Talk Is Jericho

Chris Jericho

He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    My Precious Andy Serkis

    Andy Serkis is one of the true pioneers of motion capture acting, and is responsible for bringing some of the biggest characters in movie history to life including Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, Caesar in Planet of the Apes, King Kong, and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy! Andy explains how he created Gollum’s iconic voice and physicality, why Peter Jackson put him in the scenes with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin instead of using a tennis ball, and how motion capture technology evolved throughout the LOTR trilogy. He talks about studying real apes in Rwanda for Planet of the Apes, wearing weighted suits while playing King Kong, and why Caesar from Planet Of The Apes became one of the most emotional characters he’s ever portrayed. Andy also shares stories from inside the secretive Star Wars universe, reveals his reaction to Snoke’s shocking death scene, and explains why performance capture acting is still misunderstood 25 years later. Plus, Andy talks about directing the new animated adaptation of Animal Farm, returning to Middle Earth for the upcoming Gollum movie, and what it means to finally direct his own The Lord of the Rings film! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    51 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Frankie Kazarian Champions The New TNA Era

    Frankie Kazarian is back, and this time he explains why he left AEW and returned to TNA, how one conversation with Scott D’Amore convinced him to come back, and why the company’s switch from Impact back to the TNA name created so much buzz with fans! Frankie talks about becoming TNA World Champion after nearly 30 years in the business, helping lead TNA into the AMC TV era, and why the company feels stronger now than it has in years. He discusses the backstage reaction to Scott D’Amore leaving, Carlos Silva taking over, the atmosphere inside the TNA locker room, and the company’s working relationship with WWE and NXT. Frankie also share stories about appearing at WWE for AJ Styles’ retirement celebration, Joe Hendry’s rise, Santana becoming TNA Champion, working with Shawn Michaels, and the current generation of TNA stars carving their own identity. Plus, Frankie talks about training under Killer Kowalski, getting career advice from Bret Hart, his friendships with AJ Styles and Samoa Joe, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons providing his entrance music, and the wild early days of TNA Wrestling! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    1hr 5min
  3. 15 MAY

    Ringo Starr’s Fab Life

    Author Tom Doyle talks about his new book, Ringo: A Fab Life, and the incredible story behind Ringo Starr’s rise from Liverpool drummer to global icon! Tom explains why Ringo was the secret weapon behind The Beatles’ sound, how his unique drumming style changed rock music forever, and why the “bad drummer” jokes couldn’t be more wrong. He shares stories about Ringo’s wild Hollywood years with John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, and the Hollywood Vampires crew, the chaos of the Lost Weekend era, and the infamous drunken Lennon/McCartney studio reunion that almost became a Beatles reunion. Tom digs into about Ringo’s underrated acting career including Caveman and Help!, why Ringo became the emotional center of the Beatles, and the role he played in holding the band together during the “Let It Be” sessions. He also discusses Zak Starkey learning drums from Keith Moon instead of his own father, the creation of Ringo’s All-Starr Band, his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, and the possibility that the Beatles may have reunited in the ‘80s had John Lennon lived. Plus, Tom shares behind-the-scenes stories about the making of classic solo hits like “Photograph” and “It Don’t Come Easy.” Purchase Ringo: A Fab Life - https://ecwpress.com/products/ringo Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    1hr 6min
  4. 13 MAY

    All Aboard The Jurassic Express

    Jack Perry and Luchasaurus return to talk about the evolution of Jurassic Express, how they initially met and got put together, and what really changed once the AEW cameras started rolling! Jack explains the origin of Jungle Boy, transforming into “The Scapegoat,” being set on fire by Darby Allin’s flame thrower, and getting signed after one crazy flip at an indie show caught the attention of The Young Bucks! Luchasaurus shares the story behind the creation of the dinosaur gimmick in Lucha Underground, developing it at AEW, and working with and learning from Christian Cage. They remember wrestling in empty arenas during pandemic era, and what that taught them about character development, audience connection, storytelling, and wrestling for TV! Jack also has stories about his dad, Luke Perry, taking him to wrestling shows as a kid, training in a backyard ring at age 9, and the advice he got later from both Billy Gunn and Jericho!  Plus, Luchasaurus details his recent battle with pneumonia that left him bed-ridden and on oxygen for 3-months, and updates the rehab process for his double shoulder surgery! And of course, the tale of the Jurassic Express bus! Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    1hr 8min
  5. 8 MAY

    Led Zeppelin Live Aid ’85 – Celebration Day or Misty Mountain Slop

    Led Zeppelin’s infamous Live Aid reunion gets the full TIJ watchalong treatment with returning Pod Of Thunder hosts Chris L and Nick Pollack, and first-time TIJ guest, Detroit radio legend Meltdown! Was Zeppelin’s 1985 Live Aid performance really the train wreck rock history claims it was? Or has the story been blown way out of proportion for the last 40 years? The guys break down the entire set song-by-song including “Rock And Roll,” “Whole Lotta Love,” and “Stairway To Heaven,” and discuss Phil Collins flying to Philadelphia on the Concorde to play drums with Zeppelin, Jimmy Page’s legendary scarf battle, Robert Plant’s vocals, the chaos behind the scenes at Live Aid, and why the band never reunited for a full tour after John Bonham’s death. They also talk Ozzy’s reunion with Black Sabbath, the conspiracy surrounding Queen’s iconic Live Aid set, the massive cultural impact of the event itself, and whether Live Aid actually reignited interest in bands like Queen and Zeppelin for a whole new generation. Plus, hot takes, backstage stories, rock trivia, and plenty of laughs as the debate rages on about whether Led Zeppelin at Live Aid was actually way better than people remember! Thank you for supporting our sponsors Cymbiotika: Go to https://Cymbiotika.com/Jericho to get 20% off and free shipping Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    1hr 10min
  6. 6 MAY

    Nick Offerman Jinxes Margot’s Got Money Troubles

    Nick Offerman is in the house and he’s breaking down everything from his buzzworthy new Apple TV series Margo’s Got Money Troubles to stepping into the ring and training like a pro wrestler! He talks about transforming into Jinx, working in the ring with Chris Jericho, and what it REALLY takes to survive wrestling training (hint: it’s brutal). Nick shares behind-the-scenes stories from set with Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer, reveals how he prepared for the role physically and mentally, and why this show feels different from anything he’s done before. He also dives into his Emmy-winning performance in HBO’s The Last of Us, the emotional impact of that episode, and how it changed his career. Plus, Nick talks about his life as a master woodworker, how not getting cast led to building a business, and what it’s like being “Mr. Megan Mullally.” Margo’s Got Money Troubles is streaming now on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/margos-got-money-troubles/umc.cmc.6wgw0u6vuwydp6obbzzccup3w Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Cymbiotika: Go to https://Cymbiotika.com/Jericho to get 20% off and free shipping   Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    53 min
  7. 1 MAY

    The Last Surviving Dinosaurs… Are Birds!

    Steve Brusatte returns to reveal the shocking truth behind his new book The Story of Birds – that the dinosaurs never actually went extinct. He explains how raptors like Velociraptor evolved feathers, how wings and flight may have started by accident, and why birds were the ONLY dinosaurs to survive the asteroid that wiped out T-Rex and the rest. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on the Jurassic Park films, what Hollywood gets right (and wrong) about dinosaurs, and the fossil discoveries that prove just how wild prehistoric life really was. He also gets into giant “terror birds” that hunted like apex predators, penguins the size of gorillas, massive flying birds with 20-foot wingspans, and the real reason birds became some of the smartest animals on Earth. Plus, how everything from a chicken’s foot to the pigeons on the street connects directly back to dinosaurs, and what that means for how these creatures evolved, adapted, and survived against impossible odds.  Purchase The Story Of Birds: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-story-of-birds-steve-brusatte?variant=44045618085922 📸 Instagram: @steve.brusatte Thank you for supporting our sponsors Cymbiotika: Go to https://Cymbiotika.com/Jericho to get 20% off and free shipping Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/JERICHO   Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/ 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

    1hr 4min

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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.

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