Brian Posehn – The Big Bang of Bert Kibbler

Brian Posehn got a surprise call from Chuck Lorre that turned his Big Bang Theory character, Bert Kibbler, into one of the leads of the new spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! He talks about finally getting top billing after decades in Hollywood, working with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross on Mr. Show, and his early sitcom run on Friends, Seinfeld, NewsRadio and Just Shoot Me! Brian shares the nightmares he had before shooting Friends, the encouragement he got directly from Jerry Seinfeld after multiple auditions, and the terrifying accident that left him paralyzed for 10 days and forced him to learn how to walk again. He also reveals what it was like secretly filming The Mandalorian, why he may be partly responsible for decades of Nickelback hate, and why stand-up is still his first love nearly 40 years later. Plus, Brian and Jericho go deep on metal, growing up in the Bay Area thrash scene, seeing Metallica, Testament, Death Angel and Forbidden, becoming friends with Anthrax, and why Iron Maiden, Metallica and Black Sabbath make his all-time top three. Watch Stuart Fails To Save The Universe now on HBOMax! https://www.hbomax.com/show/1130c5ba-e71f-43e0-8de3-487dfdb49c11📸 Instagram: @brianposehn 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/

Stephen Dorff has been acting for 40 years, and he’s got the stories to prove it! He talks growing up in Hollywood, getting his start on Diff’rent Strokes, Roseanne, and Married… with Children, choosing The Power of One with Morgan Freeman over acting school, and the movies he wishes he hadn’t passed on (like Boogie Nights and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels)! He gets into playing Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat, working with Jack Nicholson and Michael Caine, why Blade changed action movies, and the freedom he had creating vampire villain Deacon Frost. Stephen also reveals how HBO’s True Detective came along during one of the darkest periods of his life, what it was like working opposite Mahershala Ali, why he had so much fun battling Danny McBride on The Righteous Gemstones, and what he learned making Lear Rex with Al Pacino. Plus, Aerosmith’s “Cryin’,” Britney Spears, Sofia Coppola, Johnny Depp, Oliver Stone, Old Henry, and the incredible way Stephen fooled his own father while making Wheeler! Thank you for supporting our sponsors!PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JERICHO and use code JERICHO and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! 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/

Steve Guttenberg celebrates 50 years in Hollywood with stories from Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Diner, Can’t Stop the Music, and his new movie, American Summer! He shares stories from the making of Diner alongside Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser and Daniel Stern. He explains how Police Academy made him massively famous almost overnight, why he walked away from Mahoney after four movies, and why he still believes another Police Academy could happen- especially since he has an idea of his own! Steve has tales from Three Men and a Baby with Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and director Leonard Nimoy, why he jumped at the chance to play a serial killer in a Lifetime movie, and what really happened when he stayed behind during the devastating Palisades fire to help neighbors and fight fires through the night. Plus, he talks about surviving five decades as a working actor, and why meeting fans who still love Police Academy, Short Circuit and Cocoon means so much to him. See American Summer in theaters TODAY! https://www.americansummermovie.com/ 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/

Filmmaker Tyler Measom unlocks the wild rock & roll history of Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Marquis in his new documentary, If These Walls Could Rock! Hear how Bruce Springsteen came aboard after the movie was already finished, what happened when Slash met Keith Richards and his knife, and the story behind Ozzy Osbourne’s late-night poolside glass-smashing chaos. Tyler shares what Dave Grohl, Gene Simmons, Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Sheryl Crow and Morrissey revealed about the infamous rock star hideaway, why Courtney Love covered her hotel room walls after Kurt Cobain’s death, and how the legendary Iron Maiden firing-squad photo happened there. He also reveals why Roger Daltrey stormed out of his interview, what happened when Jim Marshall pulled a gun over an undercooked chicken, why today’s rock stars party very differently, and the Paul McCartney and Elvis Presley conspiracy theories he wants to tackle next. Watch If These Walls Could Rock: https://www.tylermeasom.com/if-these-walls-could-rock📸 Instagram: @tylermeasom | @wasiinacultTalk 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/

Documentary filmmaker Wes Orshoski spent nine years following original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno for his new film, Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, and reveals what really happened during the final years of Paul’s life. He shares the shocking reality of Paul’s health when filming began, why the planned 12-month documentary turned into a nine-year journey, the desperate move to Croatia for treatment, and everything Paul endured to get back onstage. Wes tells the incredible story behind Paul’s reunion with Steve Harris after 40 years, how Iron Maiden quietly stepped in to help pay for his medical care, what happened when Paul finally returned to Brazil, and why some longtime friends refused to appear in the film. He also explains how he landed James Hetfield for the documentary, the Metallica moment he wishes he’d captured, the decision to show Paul’s graphic knee surgery, and how Paul’s death changed the finished film. Plus, Wes looks back on making Lemmy, filming Motörhead up close, and his unforgettable experiences with Lemmy Kilmister on and offstage. Stream Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer today!AMAZON PRIME STREAMING/DOWNLOAD LINK:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GXZJHXLH?pageTypeId=B0GXZQL419&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr52cdbe_1_1_1&qid=1787864012978&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1APPLE STREAMING/DOWNLOAD LINKhttps://tv.apple.com/us/movie/dianno-iron-maidens-lost-singer/umc.cmc.5czv5q5gjoafenhjr3pmsny01AMAZON PHYSICAL GOODS LINK:https://www.amazon.com/DiAnno-Iron-Maidens-Lost-Singer/dp/B0GQJYS76B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ASQGGOUFJWSV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fImsqLRXZoTHEUtb0QX7IcX92whYmueSr_ef3Kf9ab_RcrBZ4DyUlzTcf_UhzQe1aobGBbcaN02KbdYAYfvy97PBGjUJT8nRuNWvADkW13QW7H9NB34omtD6n3hKaB_aNCGokd0OmwJi0DRSmwOzSsG3S-CMsXyOxw_aOjeSIpiJN2hqyWBTlFAKsjzpmli-._O-QSj5DTHEVmeZktIhrBYlSVynMID6kOla9GBMjVP0&dib_tag=se&keywords=dianno+iron+maidens+lost+singer&qid=1787864075&sprefix=Dianno+iron+%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1 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/

Patrick Renna shares BTS stories from The Sandlot including how he landed Ham Porter as one of his very first acting jobs, the original version of “You’re Killing Me, Smalls,” the scene that was rewritten for him the night before filming, sneaking into Basic Instinct with the cast, and why The Sandlot exploded on VHS and still connects with generations of fans. He reveals how his new YouTube comedy series Dugout Dads (which premieres TODAY 8/26) reunites much of the Sandlot cast as over-the-top Little League coaches, why it’s intentionally NOT a Sandlot sequel, how Danielle Fishel became his onscreen wife, and how he got Michael Peña and The Office’s Creed Bratton to do cameos. Patrick also talks The Big Green, working with Steve Guttenberg, his memorable “Bad Blood” episode of The X-Files with Luke Wilson, David Duchovny and Vince Gilligan, and why Ham’s future as pro wrestler The Great Hambino might have been perfect after all. Dugout Dads premieres today on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@patrickrenna📸 Instagram: @patrickrenna 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/

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/