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Borderlands, writer & director Eli Roth’s first big-budget action movie, hit theaters today, and Eli takes us behind the scenes of his adaptation of the popular video game! He talks about working with the A-list cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black, and Ariana Greenblatt, and explains his part in the casting process. He shares stories from filming in Budapest during the COVID lockdown, collaborating with game creator Gearbox on the props, and directing with all the special EFX in mind! He reveals some of his favorite scenes and lines, how he approached a couple of the huge fight scenes, and what he did to ensure everyone’s close-ups were spot-on for the big screen! Plus, he tells tales from the cast’s adventures at San Diego ComiCon last month! See Borderlands in theaters now! https://borderlands.movie/

Legendary Canadian promoter Tony Condello returns to celebrate the theatrical release of the brand-new documentary, The Death Tour (Executive Produced by Chris Jericho), chronicling 50 years of TCW’s infamously grueling wrestling tour of Indigenous communities in the far North of Canada! Doc directors Stephan Peterson and Sonya Ballantyne and wrestlers Massive Damage and Sage, also join to talk about the making of the film, which was shot over the course of one tour’s 3-week run. They discuss what it was like to film in the blistering cold conditions and travel wrestlers, equipment, and filmmaking gear along the iced-over roads and frozen lakes. They also talk about Jericho’s involvement in the film and the importance of this doc for the indigenous people of Canada. Plus, they share some of the crazy stories from the road, matches, and towns. See The Death Tour in theaters in Canada (and watch with Chris Jericho in Winnipeg on August 15th)! https://www.deathtourdoc.com/see-the-film

NOW there’s a Tonechaser audio book available where you can HEAR the actual conversations between Steve & Edward Van Halen! 30 hours of audio! Purchase: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1717024962822s Writer/journalist Steve Rosen’s new book, Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-year Journey with Edward Van Halen is filled with personal stories from the many conversations that Steve had with his friend, Edward. He recounts meeting Edward for the first time at The Whiskey on the Sunset Strip months before Van Halen’s eponymous debut album dropped! He explains how he struck up a close friendship with Edward, the drug-filled hangs they would sometimes share, the artists he introduced Eddie too like ZZ Top, and Steve offers insight into Edward’s relationships with David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and his own brother, Alex Van Halen. He details the parties they went to, the time Edward drove them to Guitar Center to buy guitar strings… in his Lamborghini, and what he thinks may have severed their close friendship in 2003, and the sadness he feels about that to this day.

Say his name, and he appears! And now Joe Hendry makes his TIJ debut! He shares the story (and pitch to Jimmy Jacobs) behind his initial vignettes and gimmick and explains how a short-lived telesales job, a few words from Eric Young, and a lesson in songwriting from Queen solidified his act. He talks about the text exchange with TNA that changed his life, how a couple of very well-placed billboards outside the Hydro in Glasgow may have led to his recent NXT appearance, and why being forced to sit home for 2 years during the pandemic ultimately saved his wrestling career. Joe has tales about wrestling Kurt Angle, cutting promos with Shawn Michaels, having a hit song on the charts thanks to Matt Cardona, how he’s come to main event of the TNA Slammiversary PPV with Moose, and why he is convinced that he will find himself in the ring with John Cena next year.

Dani Mo recently set the world record for the highest elevation women’s pro wrestling match after journeying to Nepal to wrestle on Kala Patthar in the Mt Everest region. Dani wrestled Nepal’s first-ever women’s professional wrestler, Baghawait Unika at 5,600 meters in a homemade wrestling ring carried up the mountain on a helicopter! That’s roughly 18,300 feet or 3.4 miles ABOVE sea level! It’s higher than Mt. Everest base camp which is why they chose that location. Dani details the entire story from her initial invitation from Unika to her 22-hour journey to Kathmandu, Nepal to her harrowing flights in and out of the world’s most dangerous airport in the mountain town of Lukla! She explains what it was like to wrestle on uneven, rocky ground with very little oxygen, how she overcame the language barrier with her opponent, and the unbelievable reason she had to overdub her promo once she returned to the States.

Paul Reiser is everywhere these days – on Stranger Things, the Marvel Universe, and the long-awaited Beverly Hills Cop Axel F on Netflix (which just hit the streamer TODAY)! Paul talks about filming with Eddie Murphy 40 years later, the conversations they had between takes, and why he hopes to see Eddie at a comedy club in the not-so-distant future! Paul talks about the original Beverly Hills Cop movie, how he landed the role, and some of his favorite scenes. He shares the story about being invited to play in The Upside Down world of Stranger Things, the nostalgic feeling of the supernatural horror series, and the status of the final season. He also discusses Aliens, the genius of James Cameron, playing the “misunderstood” Carter Burke, and how he got involved in the Marvel comic book series What If…Aliens. And, he’s got more stories about his award-winning, long-running sitcom, Mad About You, and co-writing Michael McDonald’s (of the Doobie Brothers fame) autobiography, What A Fool Believes. Stream Beverly Hills Cop Axel F now on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81076856 Purchase What A Fool Believes: https://www.michaelmcdonald.com/what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-bymichael-mcdonald-with-paul-reiser-out-may-21-from-dey-street-books

Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies, starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic Vacation! He discusses working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation experience led directly to his incredible working relationship and friendship with the late great director John Hughes, with whom he did Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. Anthony shares some great stories from those movie sets, all that John did for him personally, and what happened that caused the rift in their relationship. He also spent a single season on Saturday Night Live with Robert Downey, Jr. (with whom he remains great friends), and Damon Wayans! He discusses his favorite sketches and reveals why he thinks it’s the worst season in the show’s history. Plus, Anthony talks about his latest projects - the upcoming third season of Reacher and the just-released Netflix movie Trigger Warning! Watch Trigger Warning on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81064546

Mitch Horowitz is the co-host of the new Discovery series Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction. Mitch explains how he and co-host Chrissy Newton dissect real-life encounters with extraterrestrial activity and then, with the help of science, research, and experts, determine if the experiences can be explained. Mitch talks about some of the cases covered in the series, including a Maine lobsterman who had a harrowing experience while camping, a husband-wife Bigfoot hunting team who believe they found proof of alien life on earth, an alleged abduction in the California desert, and the renowned geologist who believes he recovered other-worldly material from the Roswell crash site. Mitch talks about the destigmatization of UFO (now UAP) sightings and experiences, governments’ more open involvement and willingness to share info, the increasing mainstream acceptance, and whether he believes there might be something else out there! Watch Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction on Wednesday nights at 10 pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Max Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order.

Dark Side Of The Ring creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new 4-part docu-series, Who Killed WCW? (airing Tuesdays on Vice TV). They explain how The Rock and Brian Gewirtz got involved, why Hulk Hogan didn’t take part, some of the things that Kevin Nash said that didn’t make the final series, and why Eric Bischoff was among their favorite interviews. They talk about Bill Goldberg’s involvement, tracking down and interviewing some of the original Turner Executives, and discovering a treasure trove of documentary footage that was shot during the last Nitro and never released! Evan, Jason, and Chris all reveal who THEY think killed WCW, and Chris shares some of his own stories about his time there, his decision to leave, and the one thing he does to this day that’s a direct result of how he was treated at WCW. Plus, will there be a season 5 of Dark Side Of The Ring? Watch Who Killed WCW?: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/ show/who-killed-wcw

You’ve probably seen Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum on their popular YouTube and TikTok channel, Are You Kidding TV, but now you get to hear the two founding creators explain the inspiration behind some of their biggest pranks and challenges! They talk about how they got started in college, the evolution of their content, how they built their brand, what they did to make themselves and their content unique, and how they financed their early videos. They also share hilariously behind-the-scenes stories about some of their biggest videos including the 24-Hour series, the one with Ed Sheeran in a park, their collab with Mr. Beast, the claw machine in the middle of campus, and paying $1k to crash a Pittsburgh Pirates game, and another $1k to crash the Utah Jazz court! Are You Kidding TV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ areyoukiddingtv Follow on TikTok & Instagram @AreYouKiddingTV Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order

The CBO of Jazwares, Jeremy Padawer, returns to tell the amazing story of how he and Chris found and secured the very rare Corazon de Leon wrestling trading card from Jericho’s 1993 CMLL debut in Mexico, and why he thinks that Jericho rookie card specifically is going to be on the Mt. Rushmore of valuable wrestling cards. Jeremy also talks about a couple of the most valuable wrestling cards he owns – a 1981 Hulk Hogan rookie card, a 1982 Japanese Hulk Hogan card, and the highest-graded Andre The Giant card from that same era, and why he thinks wrestling cards are the items to collect now! He shares the story about the journey he took to Dubai with Logan Paul to help Logan purchase an extremely rare Pokemon card valued at over $6 million. Plus, Jeremy is a big collectibles guy himself and reveals some of the cornerstones of his personal collection, including a first edition, first print of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Listen to the full podcast at: https://talkisjericho.com Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson sat down with Chris Jericho on March 15, 2024, just two weeks before their split, and as you’ll hear, seemed very happy, very much together, and ready to grow their family! Gypsy and Ryan shared the story of how they met, why they decided to get married despite the naysayers, and what the first three months of post-prison life had been like for them as a married couple. Gypsy also spoke candidly about life in prison, assimilating into society, reconnecting with her dad, sister, and stepmom, dealing with her newfound fame, social media hate, and making peace with her mother and her choices. Watch Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up: https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/gypsy-rose-life-after-lock-up Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Greatness Wins: Go to https://greatnesswins.com and use code JERICHO to get 25% off your first order

To listen to the full episode visit: https://www.webisjericho.com/talk-is-jericho-joel-mchale-the-house-of-villains/ Joel McHale may be the busiest man in showbiz! The House of Villains season 2 host speaks to filming that reality competition show with the likes of RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice, Richard Hatch, Jessie Godderz, and New York. He talks about some of the challenges, the drama, and even the humor! He has stories from his other shows, Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX and FOX’s Animal Control, some inside info from his days hosting The Soup, and details about the eye-opening moment he figured out that Community was a hit! He has crazy tales about Chevy Chase, a favorite Beatles album, a favorite athletic endeavor, and a perplexing question about one of hockey’s newest rules (no fighting? WTF?). And then there’s that one time he got to spend a whole month with the late, great Robin Williams.

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Director Renny Harlin is a huge horror movie fan thanks to his mom and cites Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho as his all-time favorite! Hear his take on horror flicks and movie-making in general, and how all of that shaped his take on his latest epic undertaking, “The Strangers: Chapter 1,” which hit theaters today! It’s the first in a horror trilogy, all shot at the same time, and all to be released within a 12-month period! Renny has stories from casting to shooting to the emotion & cry charts he made for his actors. He, of course, also talks about Bruce Willis and Die Hard 2, Cutthroat Island’s lack of success, why The Long Kiss Goodnight wasn’t as successful as everyone hoped, and explains how he landed the directing gig for Nightmare on Elm Street 4 as a virtual unknown. Plus, Renny reveals the movie he’s most embarrassed to be associated with, the one he thinks is a bit overlooked and underrated, and the infamous drink he created and shared with John Cena.

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Jamie and John from Truecrime Cast return, but this time, they’ve got a very personal case to discuss. This investigation is ongoing and involves the murder of someone they know – 37-year-old Rachel Morin, mother of 5, who was brutally killed while hiking in her Maryland hometown of Bel Air. There is Ring doorbell footage, a sketch, and DNA of the suspect, but still no arrest. John and Jamie break down the evidence, discuss the suspect’s ties to another crime that took place in Los Angeles, theorize why this suspect remains at large, and explain what’s needed to bring Rachel’s killer to justice. Those with information into Rachel's murder have been asked to contact the Harford County Sheriff's Office at (410) 836-7788 or via email at RMtips@HarfordSheriff.org. You can donate to support Rachel's five children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rachel-morin-funeral-and-memorial-fund You can see surveillance footage of the suspect here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czPjXOf-KVI STAY CONNECTED: TikTok: @ChrisJericho Instagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/

Six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture has a definite opinion about the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight on July 20th and a good explanation for why he’s predicting a certain outcome. He also has thoughts on Kurt Angle’s success in the UFC had that been an option for Kurt instead of the WWE. Randy breaks down his fights with Chuck Liddell, Brock Lesnar, and Vitor Belfort and shares great stories about his time in Japan, including using the giant sumo wrestler toilets and fighting at the legendary Budokan Hall. He talks about the birth of UFC, the ever-changing rules in the early days of MMA, his personal fight style, how the term dirty boxing was born from Randy’s first (and surprise) win over Belfort, and what it’s been like doing The Expendables movies with Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the rest of the incredible casts!

Comedian Eric Andre, host of the sketch-comedy program “The Eric Andre Show” on Adult Swim, shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about some of his infamous pranks and celebrity victims, including Jon Hamm, Dennis Rodman, Vivica A. Fox, and Chris Jericho! He explains what inspired the show, how they’re still able to get the reactions they do 11 years later, and what goes into prepping the episodes and seasons. He talks about his early days doing open mics and stand-up in Boston, how and when he pitched the original idea for his prank show, and how he and collaborator Dan Curry put together their new book, “Dumb Ideas,” which has some great tips and tricks for pulling pranks at home. Plus, Eric talks about his movie “Bad Trip,” his character in HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones,” and his love of wrestling and the impact it’s had on his own creative genius and career. Purchase Dumb Ideas book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dumb-Ideas/Eric-Andre/9781982187682 Buy tickets to The Eric Andre Explosion Tour: https://ericandretour.com/tour/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order, plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com

Eli Roth returns to talk about his return to the horror genre! His new movie, Thanksgiving, hit theaters today, and Eli’s got lots of great stories from the set and shooting! He talks about setting the film in Boston, shooting in Canada, casting Patrick Dempsey, the real-life historical figure who inspired the killer, and writing the script with his childhood friend! He also shares the role that Quentin Tarantino and Grindhouse played in Thanksgiving’s origin way back in 2007, what prompted him to finally make the film, and how some of the kills changed along the way. Plus, talks about COVID’s impact on both movie-making and the theater experience. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month. 1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75 Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com

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Chris gets some breaking news when writer Michael Hitchcock reveals a HUGE secret he’s been keeping for nearly 40 years! He’s the real writer behind “Sleepaway Camp 2” and “Sleepaway Camp 3”! Michael explains why he kept it a secret for so long and what finally made him break his silence. He also shares who and what inspired the characters and the story, how some of the kills were changed in various drafts of the script (like the original vision for the outhouse death), and the way he originally planned to kill Angela Baker!

Al Snow is the co-owner and booker of OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) in Louisville, Kentucky, and also one of the featured stars in the new Netflix docu-series “Wrestlers.” Al tells the story of how he (and Matt Jones and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg) came to buy OVW from Danny Davis in 2018, and proceeded to build the roster and fanbase until COVID halted their plans in 2020. He explains the inspiration behind the docu-series, how and when Netflix got involved, and what it’s done to reinvigorate OVW’s popularity as a premiere training location for the pro wrestling business. Al also talks about his own time in WWE, including the Kennel From Hell, tagging with Mick Foley, the Head gimmick, what it was like working with The Rock and The Undertaker, what he learned specifically from Paul Heyman, and how he feels about his then-relationship with Vince McMahon.

The Phantom Detectives have had some crazy paranormal experiences during their many investigations. Founder & director Joshua Chaires, Lead Investigator and Tech Manager Rick Warner, and Psychic Medium Melissa Ferrazzano detail the spirits and shadow figures they’ve encountered, the voice recordings they’ve captured, and some of the extreme physical effects they’ve felt. They chronicle their visit to a haunted ship called Lightship Overfalls, their trip to Bube’s Brewery, an old speakeasy in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, and what they found at the Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Visit and book The Phantom Detectives at https://phantomdetectives.org Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns. Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus 15% off your next two months. Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to pay tribute to his friend and mentor, and one of the greatest wrestlers in the business, Terry Funk. Dave recalls the first time he met Terry, how they became such good friends, and the best advice he ever received from him. Dave and Chris also talk about The Funk Brothers as a tag team, Terry and Dory Jr’s in-ring chemistry and relationship, and what they learned from their father Dory Sr. They discuss some of Terry’s great singles feuds and matches including Jerry Lawler, and his ”I Quit” match against Ric Flair. They talk about Terry and the Funk Brothers in Japan, WCW, the NWA, and the WWE, and why things didn’t really work out with Vince McMahon. And they delve into Terry Funk’s acting aspirations, including his roles in “Road House” and “Paradise Alley,” his friendship with Sylvester Stallone, and how he got Hulk Hogan the part in “Rocky 3.” Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Fan Duel: Visit https://FanDuel.com/JERICHO and start earning Bonus Bets with America’s #1 Sportsbook Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus 15% off your next two months. Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off. Bosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com eBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com SlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers