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Violent J of Insane Clown Posse returns to tell the wild story of Juggalo Championship Wrestling and how JCW went from wrestling made strictly for Juggalos to a promotion fighting for respect from the entire wrestling world. He explains what he learned working with WWE, NWA, MLW, GCW and AAA, why ICP’s changing reputation gave him confidence to rebuild JCW, and how Vince Russo came aboard and completely changed Lunacy, JCW’s weekly YouTube show. Violent J talks bringing storytelling, outrageous characters and old-school wrestling gimmicks back, butting heads (in the best way possible) with Russo over creative, creating Cocaine after the Blue Kane craze and the cease-and-desist that followed, and the JCW roster including Caleb Conley, Willie Mack, Luigi Primo, Brothers of Funstruction, Outbreak, Shane Mercer and Mr. Happy. He also shares insane “Gathering of the Juggalos” stories involving Tila Tequila and Ultimo Dragon, and remembers JCW’s legendary late-night shows featuring Roddy Piper, Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Cowboy Bob Orton, Raven, Sandman and the Hardy Boyz! Plus, he previews Bloody Mania XIX and the Juggalo World Order, and reveals the JCW match that still means the most to him. JCW BloodyMania 19 at The Gathering of the Juggalos TONIGHT 8/21! FREE on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@Psychopathic_RecordsJCW Lunacy, every Thursday night at 7:00pm EST on YouTubeFor asll JCW information & merchandise - JCWLunacy.net📸 Instagram: @juggalochampionshipwrestling | @therealicpTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Legendary horror filmmaker Charles Band shares the wild stories behind Puppet Master, Ghoulies, Full Moon Features and more than 400 movies! He reveals how the infamous Ghoulie-in-the-toilet poster turned Ghoulies into a hit, why Puppet Master launched Full Moon and spawned 14 movies, and what he can say about the major Hollywood company now developing a Puppet Master reboot. Charles talks Re-Animator and his partnership with Stuart Gordon, From Beyond, Dolls, Tourist Trap, Trancers, Demonic Toys, Evil Bong and Gingerdead Man, how he sold movies from posters before they were even made, and why he never jumped on the ‘80s slasher craze. He also shares stories about discovering future stars including Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen and Kelly Preston, casting Gary Busey as a killer gingerbread cookie, hiring Linda Blair for one day to turn Savage Island into his most profitable movie, his friendship with Stan Lee, the rise and fall of VHS and video stores, and how streaming completely changed the economics of independent filmmaking. Plus, Charles explains how Full Moon survived when the home-video business disappeared, previews Models vs. Werewolves and Robotica, talks John Carpenter and his Church of Chills event (coming in October), and shares where he thinks movies, AI and entertainment are headed next. Charles Band’s Church Of Chills is happening Sunday, October 10th in Cleveland, Ohio! https://churchofchills.com/📸 Instagram: @realcharlesband | @fullmoonfeaturesTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Robert Romanus, aka Mike Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, tells the stories behind one of the most quotable characters of the ’80s! He reveals the six-week-plus audition that finally landed him the role, why he decided Damone was an East Coast transplant, and how Cameron Crowe’s real-life high school experiment inspired the legendary “Five Point Plan.” He remembers working with Amy Heckerling, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Backer and Forest Whitaker, and explains why Sean Penn stayed Spicoli for the entire shoot – right up until the day he wrapped! Robert also breaks down Damone and Rat’s friendship, the truth behind the Led Zeppelin IV scene, the locker-room line he improvised, and the pepper-eating choice he regretted after 30 takes. Plus, he reveals what was originally filmed in the infamous pool-house scene, why it nearly contributed to an X rating, and why he’s barely watched the film since it opened on August 13, 1982! He also talks Foxes with Jodie Foster, Fame, The Facts of Life, Days of Our Lives, his music with Poppa’s Kitchen, and why he had to buy a Cheap Trick album after getting the Fast Times script. Check out Poppa’s Kitchen on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/68eHkBe3CSNTHgdwSaGOHx📸 Instagram: @robert_romanusTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Tiger King and Chimp Crazy filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride uncover the wild world of reptile smuggling and illegal wildlife trafficking in their new HBO docuseries, Monsters of God! They reveal how rare snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles are smuggled across borders, the staggering prices collectors will pay for endangered animals, why collectors risk prison to get them, and how they tracked down notorious wildlife trafficker Anson Wong (the Pablo Escobar of reptiles) in Malaysia. They also share Jake “The Snake” Roberts’ surprising connection to the underground reptile trade, Slash’s love of reptiles and contribution to the Monsters of God score, and what 15 years, 200 interviews and 1,500 hours of footage revealed about one of the world’s most secretive black markets. Plus, they talk Tiger King the pandemic's effect on the series popularity, what really happened when they realized Joe Exotic was trying to have Carole Baskin killed, and why they believe the Tiger King story ultimately went on too long.  Watch Monsters of God on HBO! https://www.hbomax.com/shows/monsters-of-god/d779bf7e-5bfb-47d9-be21-9795ef6d19ce  Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Jay Chandrasekhar joins to celebrate the release of Super Troopers 3, in theaters today (August 7)! He shares the unbelievable journey behind the franchise – from how the original Super Troopers nearly never got made and the Sundance screening that changed everything, to living in George Clooney's house and convincing George to produce the movie. He also talks about the record-breaking crowdfunding campaign that brought the franchise back, and why it took nearly three decades to complete the trilogy. Jay also explains why he believes R-rated comedies are finally making a comeback, and why the theatrical movie experience matters more than ever. Plus, he reveals absolutely insane behind-the-scenes stories from directing Burt Reynolds on The Dukes of Hazzard, working with Chevy Chase on the TV series, Community, and his involvement in Arrested Development. Super Troopers 3 in theaters TODAY! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3📸 Instagram: @jaychandrasekhar | @brokenlizardTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Eli Roth returns to break down his wild new horror movie, Ice Cream Man, hitting theaters THIS Friday, August 7th. He reveals how the original idea for Ice Cream Man sat in his notebook for more than 20 years before finally making it to the big screen, why he wanted to recapture the no-rules spirit of Cabin Fever and Hostel, and how he packed the film with outrageous practical effects, over-the-top kills, and horror homages to classics like The Birds, Who Can Kill a Child? and Pee-wee's Playhouse. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the super fast 19-day shoot at a local school, directing more than 100 child actors, playing the dad on screen, and why the kids had the time of their lives filming some of the movie's goriest scenes. Eli also explains how Snoop Dogg got involved, why Jack Black was originally supposed to play the Ice Cream Man, casting Ari Millen as the film's silent villain, and the filmmaking tricks that brought one of his most ambitious horror movies to life. Plus, why Eli chose to release Ice Cream Man completely unrated and take the DIY route to get it into theaters on his own terms. See Ice Cream Man in theaters on Friday! https://horrorsectionstudios.com/ice-cream-man/📸 Instagram: @elirothpresents | @horrorsectionstudiosTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Michael Kiske joins Chris Jericho for an in-depth conversation about one of Helloween's most misunderstood albums, 1993's Chameleon. Kiske explains why the band intentionally pushed beyond power metal, how Kai Hansen's departure changed Helloween's chemistry, why Chameleon felt more like three solo albums than a true band record, and how working with producer Tommy Hansen, real horn players, live string sections, and Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood helped shape the album's ambitious sound. He also shares the story behind the lawsuit that sidelined Helloween for two years and the injunction that prevented the band from recording or touring. Kiske explains how those lost years affected drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg and the band's momentum, why the backlash to Chameleon caught him by surprise, and why he believes artists have to take creative risks. He discusses the inspiration behind songs like "When The Sinner," "Longing," and "I Believe," why he was blamed for the album's direction, and the events that ultimately led to his departure from Helloween before returning decades later for one of heavy metal's greatest reunions. See Helloween on tour! https://www.helloween.org/📸 Instagram: @michaelkiskeofficial | @helloweenofficialTalk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Vince Russo returns to talk about his new book, Total Nonstop Agony, and reveal the real stories behind his years in TNA Wrestling. He explains how Vince McMahon tried to bring him back to WWE, why he chose Jeff Jarrett and TNA instead, and how the company went from weekly PPVs to national television. Vince recounts what it was really like working with Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter, Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode, Motor City Machine Guns, Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Bischoff, and why backstage politics often became a bigger story than what actually happened in the ring. He breaks down how Hogan's arrival changed everything, why Bischoff became part of the deal, and how creative battles shifted the direction of the company. Vince also details how one accidental email exposed his secret TNA consulting role and led to his firing, and why he believes he became the scapegoat for TNA's biggest controversies. He also revisits some of the company's most infamous story ideas, including Abyss' magic ring, AJ Styles as Ric Flair Jr., and Samoa Joe's kidnapping angle. Plus, Vince shares why now was finally the right time to tell the complete TNA story in the final book of his wrestling trilogy. Purchase Total Non Stop Agony: The Rise And Fall Of TNA - https://ecwpress.com/products/total-nonstop-agony📸 Instagram: @vincerussobrand🐦 Twitter/X: @THEVinceRussoyoutube.com/VinceRussoBrand Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Serena D.C. talks about the UFO sighting that changed her life, how a CE5 experience led her to work with Dr. Stephen Greer, and why she’s spent the last several years investigating UFOs, alien encounters, and the paranormal. She explains the shocking claims behind her new documentary The Hybrids, whether alien-human hybrids are already living among us, what Whitley Strieber told her about being "activated," and why the US government seems to be accelerating UFO disclosure. She also reveals what it was like to investigate and actually hold the mysterious Buga Sphere, why Jack Osbourne went from Buga Sphere skeptic to believer, and the alleged message hidden in the sphere's inscriptions. She also discusses the Nazca mummies, Reptilians, psionics, the Galactic Federation, what aliens had to do with the disappearance of the lost city of Atlantis, and why she believes humanity could be on the verge of its biggest revelation yet. Follow Serena DC & SparkTV📸 Instagram: @iamserenadc | @streamsparktv🎵 TikTok: @mysparktvSpark TV: https://sparktv.ai/ Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/

Kim Coates and Mark Boone Jr. talk all things Sons of Anarchy! They share how they landed the iconic roles of “Tig Trager” and “Bobby Munson” after multiple auditions, why creator Kurt Sutter originally wanted a real Elvis impersonator to play Bobby, the last-minute casting changes after the pilot, and how Tig almost didn't happen. They explain what it was like filming the show's most brutal and violent scenes, why some storylines took a real emotional toll, how they approached their unforgettable characters, and the moments that pushed them as actors. They discuss Sons of Anarchy premiering the same night John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his Vice President pick, how the audience continued to grow with every successive season, why the series became one of cable TV's biggest success stories, and how it helped pave the way for a new era of darker, more cinematic television. They discuss the real motorcycle club advisors who kept the show authentic, share behind-the-scenes stories about Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Tommy Flanagan, Theo Rossi, Ryan Hurst, Taylor Sheridan, and Kurt Sutter, along with the scenes they'll never forget, and the lasting legacy of one of television's most influential dramas. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.csom/ChrisJerichoFozzyLike, 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/