Episodes

  • Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll

    Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll
    Jul 9 2025
    Saraya returns to share the raw, unfiltered truth behind her new memoir Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives. From surviving a rough-and-tumble childhood as part of a wrestling dynasty family to breaking barriers in WWE, and rediscovering happiness post-AEW, Saraya opens up about everything – fame, trauma, addiction, healing, and the power of telling your story. She talks candidly about ghostwriting mishaps, confronting dark moments from her past, and why she rewrote the entire book herself. You’ll hear tales about her two infamous WWE tryouts, her WWE debut where she defeated AJ Lee for the Divas Championship, getting advice from The Rock, and how a chance backstage moment at Wrestlemania ultimately changed her life. She also shares her future plans which include acting, a possible return to wrestling next year, and maybe even a second book! Purchase Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Boots-Clawing-Through-Lives/dp/1668027844 Watch Rulebreakers with Saraya on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RulebreakersPod 📸 Follow Saraya on Instagram: @saraya Watch this episode 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History

    We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History
    Jul 4 2025
    It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone from Van Halen, KISS, Aerosmith, and ZZ Top to the B-52s, the Beach Boys, Journey, Metallica, and the Ramones. They’re sharing personal stories, swapping favorite songs, trading trivia, and even giving props to under-the-radar icons like Black Flag, Faith No More, and the Commodores. Do you agree with their picks? Let us know in the comments (and please leave 5 stars while you’re there)! Listen to Pod Of Thunder wherever you get your podcasts! Talk Is Jericho is now available on YouTube! 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Downstait – The Rhodes To The Kingdom

    Downstait – The Rhodes To The Kingdom
    Jun 27 2025
    Downstait, known for creating some of the most iconic entrance music in pro wrestling, talks about their wild journey from Fort Wayne, Indiana to WrestleMania, AEW’s All In, and the Jericho Cruise. Zach Call, Justin Call, and Sean Arata share how they crafted Cody Rhodes’ “Kingdom,” The Miz’s “I Came to Play,” and Dr. Britt Baker DMD’s AEW theme. They reveal how a viral internet cover led to a WWE opportunity thanks to Matt Cardona. They discuss working with WWE music maestro Jim Johnston, navigating the music business as wrestling fans, and how a Dolph Ziggler Cricket Wireless ad became their biggest payday. Plus, they reflect on the surreal moment of playing Cody Rhodes to the ring in front of a sold-out AEW Revolution crowd. Talk Is Jericho is now available on YouTube! 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wick Is Pain - The Dog, The Car & The Fight To Finish The Film

    Wick Is Pain - The Dog, The Car & The Fight To Finish The Film
    Jun 25 2025
    Chad Stahelski is the visionary stuntman-turned-director behind the John Wick franchise. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain on the incredible journey of making one of the most beloved action series of all time – alongside the documentary filmmakers who captured it all. Chad along with Wick Is Pain director Jeffrey Doe and producers Josh Oreck and Gabe Roth talk about the epic new documentary that chronicles two decades of behind-the-scenes blood, sweat, and broken bones. They share never-before-heard stories about financing struggles, creative battles, and the raw physical and emotional toll of making John Wick. They discuss Keanu Reeves’ legendary work ethic, the near shutdown of the original film, how Eva Longoria helped save the first movie, and why John Wick 5 may already be in development! Wick Is Pain is available to stream now! 🎧 Listen to Talk Is Jericho on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 👍 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Podcast! 50 Years of Jaws!

    We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Podcast! 50 Years of Jaws!
    Jun 20 2025
    It’s been 50 years since Jaws first hit theaters and changed Hollywood forever, and Ross Williams from The Daily Jaws is here to break down the legacy of the film that launched the summer blockbuster. Ross and Jericho deep dive into the making of Jaws, from the nightmare production schedule and malfunctioning mechanical shark to Steven Spielberg’s unshakable vision and John Williams’ unforgettable score. They discuss the impact of the film’s most iconic scenes and lines, the real-life inspiration behind Quint’s USS Indianapolis speech, the brilliant casting of Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, and Roy Scheider, and how Jaws continues to influence pop culture, horror, and filmmaking to this day. Plus, Ross shares why The Daily Jaws has become the ultimate fan destination for Jaws lovers around the world. Check out The Daily Jaws: 📸Instagram: @thedailyjaws 🌐 Website: https://thedailyjaws.com/ Talk Is Jericho is now 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Dr. Chris Nowinski - Benoit, Brain Trauma & The Truth About CTE

    Dr. Chris Nowinski - Benoit, Brain Trauma & The Truth About CTE
    Jun 18 2025
    Dr. Chris Nowinski returns with powerful updates on CTE research, nearly a decade after his last appearance. The former WWE Superstar turned neuroscientist details groundbreaking discoveries from Boston University’s brain bank, shocking data from over 400 NFL players, and how CTE has become the “punch drunk” disease of modern sports. He speaks candidly about the tragic case of Chris Benoit, violence linked to CTE, and the cultural shift in wrestling and football that’s finally addressing head trauma. Chris also reveals how WWE and AEW have embraced concussion protocols, why the NFL and NHL still resist, and what it will take to prevent, and eventually cure, this deadly, preventable brain disease. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisJerichoFozzy Thank you for supporting our sponsors! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text JERICHO to 64000 Rula: Go to https://rula.com/JERICHO now & connect with a license therapist who truly cares. Your mental health matters! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🌐 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
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    56 mins
  • Kane Hodder vs Jason Voorhees…on Friday The 13th!

    Kane Hodder vs Jason Voorhees…on Friday The 13th!
    Jun 13 2025
    Kane Hodder is the legendary stuntman and actor who played Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films – and he’s got the stories to prove it! He shares how and why he developed Jason’s signature breathing, his favorite kill scenes (including that iconic sleeping bag slam), and what it was like to stalk New York’s Times Square in full costume. Kane also details the near-fatal fire stunt early in his career that left him with burns over 50% of his body, and how he not only survived but came back stronger. Plus, he talks Jason X, Hatchet, and why he still feels a deep connection to horror’s most silent slasher. Talk Is Jericho is now available on YouTube! 👍 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 🌐 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
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    1 hr and 6 mins