The SUMO Championship League Pushes Into The Big Time

Anthrax joins Chris Jericho backstage at the Alamodome to break down “Cursum Perficio,” their first new album in 10 years, and what it took to finally get Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais and Charlie Benante back in the room making music together. They get into “The Long Goodbye,” “NYC 1993,” “Edge of Perfection,” Joey’s unique recording process, Jon’s guitar solos, and the challenge of playing brand-new Anthrax songs live. They share their incredible Ozzy Osbourne Back to the Beginning experience, how Anthrax got the call, the scramble to land a Black Sabbath song for their set, finally getting “Into The Void,” Frank’s emotional performance with Yungblud, and Scott and Frank hanging with Ozzy just days before his passing. They also talk touring with Iron Maiden, watching Maiden from the side of the stage, and the ultimate Maiden road story about flying on Ed Force One with Bruce Dickinson at the controls! Plus, they revisit State of Euphoria, the new generation discovering classic metal, and what’s next for Anthrax as they take “Cursum Perficio” on the road. Purchase Anthrax “Cursum Perficio” - https://www.anthrax.com/📸 Instagram: @anthrax | @scottianthrax | @charbenante | @joeybelladonnaofficial | @thefrankbello | @jonathanmdonais 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/

Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back to the Future Day and finally complete the TIJ Back to the Future trilogy breakdown with a deep dive into Back to the Future Part III! Brad and Chris break down why the Western sequel was so divisive when it hit theaters, why it plays more like the original movie than Part II, and how Doc Brown basically becomes the leading man. They get into Marty and Doc switching roles, the Part II Easter eggs that pay off in Part III, Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, Marty’s Clint Eastwood identity, ZZ Top’s “Doubleback” and surprise cameo, and why Marty never picks up a guitar! Plus, Brad shares the scary story behind Michael J. Fox’s hanging scene, how Mary Steenburgen became Clara Clayton, the time-travel questions that still don’t quite add up, the runaway train finale, and why Back to the Future may be one franchise Hollywood should NEVER bring back. Purchase Brad Gilmore’s Why We Love Back To The Future wherever you get books!Listen to Hall Of Fame with Booker T & Brad Gilmore - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-fame-with-booker-t-brad-gilmore/id1458107908 📸 Instagram: @bradgilmore 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/

Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine returns talk about his new book, In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir, and the cancer diagnosis that changed his life. He shares how aching teeth led to the discovery of cancer, the brutal realities of radiation treatment, how it affected his singing, and why he insisted on including his family, doctors and bandmates’ side of the story in his latest New York Times bestseller. Dave also remembers his friendship with Cliff Burton, and reveals how Cliff’s love of Lynyrd Skynyrd indirectly influenced Dave’s guitar solo on “The Four Horsemen.” Plus, he breaks down the making of his legendary “Holy Wars” solo, talks songwriting, riffs, Megadeth’s new generation of fans, how an ongoing issue with his hand factored into his decision to make this Megadeth’s final tour, and the meaning behind the Argentinian chant that follows the band around the world. Purchase Dave Mustaine’s new book, In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dave-mustaine/in-my-darkest-hour/9780306837432/📸 Instagram: @davemustaine | @megadeth 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/

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready talks about his new graphic novel and companion album, “Farewell to Seasons,” and the real Seattle rock stories that inspired it. He shares memories of Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bone, how Chris Cornell welcomed Eddie Vedder into the Seattle scene, the making and timing of Temple of the Dog, and how Pearl Jam went from opening clubs to exploding on Lollapalooza and MTV. Mike explains why Pearl Jam never considered themselves a “grunge” band, why they stopped making music videos at the height of their success, and what it was like watching Eddie Vedder’s death-defying stage climbs during their early tours. He also gets into KISS and the Ace Frehley connection to the “Alive” solo, what Pearl Jam learned from Neil Young on “Mirror Ball,” how Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired Mike’s guitar part on “Yellow Ledbetter,” and why “Black” and “Alive” remain his favorite Pearl Jam songs to play live. Plus, Mike reveals his longtime love of pro wrestling and puts Chris Jericho in the hot seat for questions about Bret Hart, Sting and Triple H. Purchase Mike McCready’s Farewell To Seasons graphic novel and companion album - https://z2comics.com/products/mike-mccready-s-farewell-to-seasons-vinyl-lp-deluxe-edition-copy📸 Instagram: @mikemccreadypj | @z2comics 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/

Stuart Snyder is launching the SUMO Championship League In Austin, Texas this Saturday, October 10th! The former WWE President & COO reveals his vision for turning sumo into a full-scale live sports spectacular, creating larger-than-life stars, and building a true league with international talent, monthly tournaments, points, championships, and a season-long race to the Grand Championship complete with custom belt. He explains what he learned working alongside Vince and Linda McMahon, why WWE passed on the opportunity to buy UFC, and how he helped initiate the deal that ultimately brought WCW to WWE. Plus, Stu shares incredible stories from Reservoir Dogs and Terminator 2, including helping champion Quentin Tarantino’s first movie and a hilarious exchange with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Purchase tickets to see the SUMO Championship League LIVE! sumochampionshipleague.com.📸 Instagram: @sumochampionshipleague | @stusnyder 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/

Asking the questions others are afraid to. Bunnie XO host of the Dumb Blonde podcast – the ultimate destination for comedy, trending and lifestyle. Get ready to dive into hilarious discussions about relationships, trauma, embarrassing moments, and all the realness life throws at us. Join Bunnie every week to laugh, relate, and embrace your inner healing. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/dbfdtij-ef0f3

AEW’s David Finlay breaks down his journey from growing up as Fit Finlay’s son to spending 11 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling, and ultimately making the jump to AEW! He talks training with his dad in a WWE ring in their garage, wrestling Fit’s final match, cutting his teeth in England, and surviving the NJPW Dojo with 1,000 squats, laundry duty, chanko and life as a Young Lion. David gets into learning from Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada and Shinsuke Nakamura, his rise from underdog babyface to Bullet Club leader after Jay White’s departure, creating the War Dogs, and why becoming a father made him rethink the grueling Japan schedule. He also reveals why he finally left New Japan after 11 years, the decision between AEW and NXT, why AEW won out, and reuniting with Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors. Plus, stories from the insanity of Stadium Stampede, his favorite Tokyo Dome match, and what he wants to accomplish next in AEW! 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/

Bruce Campbell is back, and he’s got plenty to say about Evil Dead, Ash Williams, Sam Raimi, and his brand-new movie, Ernie & Emma! Bruce reveals why he’s officially done playing Ash, how meeting Sam Raimi in high school changed his life, why Stephen King helped save the original Evil Dead, and the crazy DIY tricks they used to create the movie’s groundbreaking camera shots and effects. He breaks down finding his groove with Sam on Evil Dead 2, why Army of Darkness nearly killed the franchise, and what really happened with the proposed Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash movie. He also talks Bubba Ho-Tep, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., getting kicked out of the lead role in Crimewave, trash-talking Sam on his blockbuster movie sets, and why he believes Hollywood movies have gotten way too expensive. Plus, Bruce explains why he wrote, directed, produced, financed and starred in Ernie & Emma, how he’s taking the movie directly to theaters himself, and why this very different Bruce Campbell story is exactly the movie he wanted to make now. See Bruce Campbell on tour screening Ernie & Emma, and hosting a post-movie Q+A! Get your tickets: https://www.ernieandemma.com/tour📸 Instagram: @shemp_malone 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/

David Howard Thornton returns for a deep dive into Batman’s greatest villain, The Joker! The Art the Clown actor reveals how The Joker helped inspire his Terrifier character, why Mark Hamill will always be his Joker, what he loved about Jack Nicholson, and why he originally hated the idea of Heath Ledger playing the role! He breaks down The Killing Joke, the mystery of The Joker’s origin, his twisted relationship with Batman and Harley Quinn, and the actors who’ve brought the Clown Prince of Crime to life. Then David shows exactly what he’d do with the role himself, performing a Joker monologue live, and revealing what he’d bring from Art the Clown to his dream portrayal. Plus, he talks about Art beating Joker at the box office, getting a surprise message from Mark Hamill, and of course he shares what he knows about Terrifier 4, including its holiday setting, a “gnarly” new kill, and plans to explore Art the Clown’s origins. 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/

Michael Sweet returns to talk Stryper’s new album “Throne of Thorns.” He explains why Oz Fox wasn’t able to play guitar on the new album, what it was like handling all the guitar parts himself, and why they decided to be fully transparent about Oz’s role on the record. Michael also goes deep on Stryper’s signature twin-guitar sound, the Christian metal backlash that followed them through the ’80s, the hostile festival crowd they won over in just a few songs, and the moment he saw Stryper at #1 on MTV ahead of Bon Jovi! He shares the story behind the original “To Hell with the Devil” album cover, the controversy surrounding “God Damn Evil,” and how Stryper’s yellow-and-black look became part of their legacy. He also speaks candidly about how the excess of the ’80s sent record and video budgets through the roof, and why the band eventually filed for bankruptcy! Plus, the challenge of building a setlist after nearly 20 albums, the Stryper classic Michael struggles to sing night after night, and what he says will happen if the day comes when he can no longer handle those signature high vocals. And the band’s ambitious plan to record THREE new albums in one session! Stryper’s new album, “Throne Of Thorns,” drops this FRIDAY, September 25th! https://stryper.com/📸 Instagram: @stryperTalk 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/