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Jorma Taccone joins breaks down his wild run from Saturday Night Live writer to creating over 100 SNL Digital Shorts, including how “Lazy Sunday” changed everything, the chaos of pitching MacGruber (and bombing hard in Lorne Michaels’ office), and how that sketch turned into a cult classic movie that still sells out theaters today! He shares behind-the-scenes stories about Bill Hader impressions, Anne Hathaway quoting MacGruber on a Christopher Nolan set, and why John Mayer almost did the MacGruber TV theme song. Jorma also talks about directing his new thriller Over Your Dead Body, winning the Audience Award at South by Southwest, filming in Finland, working with Jason Segel and Samara Weaving, and balancing comedy, violence, and suspense. Plus, stories from the SNL writer’s room pressure cooker, the lost Talk Is Jericho MacGruber episode, why comedy timing really comes down to frame-by-frame precision, and the true story about the meaning of his own name. See Over Your Dead Body in theaters this FRIDAY, April 24th! Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

UFO expert researcher Ryan Sprague returns, and there’s A LOT to unpack… from viral “aliens are real” comments by Barack Obama to Donald Trump promising full UFO file declassification to the White House quietly buying aliens.gov.  Ryan breaks down the latest congressional UFO hearings, whistleblower claims about secret “legacy programs,” and the push to expose private aerospace companies allegedly working on recovered non-human craft. He dives into the mysterious disappearance of Air Force General Neil McCasland, his connection to Tom DeLonge, and what it could mean for disclosure. There’s talk of UFO crashes in Brazil, recovered alien bodies, and the U.S. allegedly retrieving off-world tech. Ryan also shares details about the Calvine UFO photo (the clearest image ever captured) and the decades-long cover-up behind it. Plus, what’s really happening in Hollywood with Steven Spielberg, upcoming “disclosure” movies, and whether entertainment is being used to prepare the public. And Ryan explains the Bob Lazar S4 story, reverse-engineering alien craft, and a new documentary recreating the inside of a secret facility. There’s also the strange new interstellar object “3I Atlas,” and why some scientists think it could be artificial. And if that’s not crazy enough… could UFOs actually be tied to AI? Is the real “alien invasion” coming from technology we created ourselves?   Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Brad Williams is back, and he’s bringing the heat with his brand-new comedy special Live On Short Street! He breaks down how he builds material, why stand-up will always be his bread and butter, and what happened when his comedy went viral during the pandemic! He shares wild road stories from late-night Waffle House runs, Mario Kart battles in the tour van, and the unexpected moments that turn into killer bits. He talks about getting protested over the “M” word, how those critics reacted after seeing his show, and why he refuses to be a one-note comic. Brad also dives into the inspiration behind Live On Short Street, shooting the special in Lexington, Kentucky, and what makes this one different from anything he’s done before. Plus, stories about opening acts, touring the world, playing Vegas, meeting fans after every show, and why comedy still hits harder live than anything else. Stream Live On Short Street NOW! https://www.youtube.com/@BradWilliamsComedy Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Jamie from True Crimecast returns to break down one of the most calculated and terrifying killers in modern history – Israel Keyes. He didn’t have a victim type, he didn’t follow patterns, and he didn’t stay in one place. Instead, he buried “kill kits” across the country, flew city to city, and randomly selected victims while carefully studying law enforcement tactics to avoid capture. Jamie explains how Keyes operated for years without detection, the shocking methods he used to plan and execute his crimes, and how one single mistake in Anchorage involving victim Samantha Koenig ultimately led to his arrest. From cross-country murder trips and bank robberies used to fund his crimes, to the disturbing details that surfaced after his capture, this case is as methodical as it is horrifying. Plus, why this case remains so chilling, how many victims investigators believe there could be, and the unanswered questions Keyes took with him to the grave. Follow, rate and review True Crimecast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2nYrc8DpwjISIUPbRlNV8o?si=b6d2cb6d3b424d7b Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Chris Jericho hits the stage at the TCL Chinese Theatre during Screamfest Horror Film Festival for a live Talk Is Jericho Q&A after the premiere of Big Baby! Writer/director Spider One breaks down how Big Baby went from a joke in Allegoria to a full-blown horror movie, the challenge of making a “killer baby” concept terrifying, and why playing it straight made it even creepier. Krys Fox talks acting, producing, editing the entire film, and building the emotional core before the chaos hits, while actor Brandon Scott details balancing madness, vulnerability, and a psychological breakdown across a 13-day shoot! Chaz Bono reveals what a producer actually does on an indie horror set, how the film became a full-on family affair (including Cher demanding “more blood”), and why his cameo scenes had to be reshot to hit harder. Adam Marcinowski explains becoming “Big Baby,” building a physical performance under a mask, and the subtle details that made the character terrifying. The panel digs into online critics, creative ego, manifesting horror into reality, insane indie production stories (13 days, 11 locations), practical efx fails, reshoots, and the wildest kills in the movie. Plus, favorite scenes, behind-the-scenes chaos, emotional breakdown moments, and the line between what’s real… and what’s all in your head. See Big Baby this weekend at Panic Fest 2026! https://panicfilmfest.com/ Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Luke Hemsworth shares what it was really like growing up in the middle of nowhere Australia with brothers Chris and Liam, and how building “Hemsworth death traps,” dodging danger, and discovering movies from random VHS drops helped launch three global acting careers! He talks about the pressure of following Chris into Hollywood, getting fired early on because his accent “wasn’t New York enough,” and how that setback pushed him to master American accents for roles like his new film Beast. Luke also breaks down Beast, working with Russell Crowe, the brutal MMA realism, and why the fight scenes feature little to no stunt doubles. He dives into his breakout run on Westworld, what it’s like going toe-to-toe with Anthony Hopkins and Ed Harris, and the lessons he took from watching them work up close. Plus, stories from Neighbours, shooting in extreme conditions from Thailand to Thunder Bay, and whether a Hemsworth brothers project will ever actually happen  BEAST Available In Theaters April 10, 2026 OFFICIAL TRAILER (Courtesy of Lionsgate): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJN2mJ4uOas Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Wil Wheaton celebrates the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me and shares never-before-heard stories from the making of the iconic film! He talks about working with River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman, the impact of director Rob Reiner (who was really like a father to all of them), and why the movie still resonates decades later. Will breaks down the unforgettable train track scene, the leech scene, and what it was like filming in Oregon as a kid. He also reveals how Stand By Me changed his life, led directly to Star Trek: The Next Generation, and even played a role in meeting his wife. Plus, Wil opens up about reconnecting with his co-stars years later, the emotional toll of fame, and the real-life inspiration behind Stephen King’s story The Body. He shares memories of River Phoenix, reflects on Rob Reiner’s influence, and explains why Stand By Me remains one of the most beloved coming-of-age films of all time.   Get tickets to see Stand By Me Live with Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman: https://www.standbymelive.com/   Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Rosanna Arquette has been working in Hollywood for nearly five decades, and she’s got stories from every era of the business! She talks about growing up in the legendary Arquette family surrounded by artists, musicians, and activists, and how that led to her first roles and an early Emmy nomination for The Executioner’s Song. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from Desperately Seeking Susan, including Madonna’s rise to superstardom during filming, and what she learned from Martin Scorsese on After Hours and Quentin Tarantino on Pulp Fiction. Rosanna also reveals what it was like working with David Bowie on The Linguini Incident, how she landed roles without auditioning, and why she still doesn’t watch most of her own movies. She talks about directing her documentary Searching for Debra Winger, navigating Hollywood as a working actress for over 40 years, and how the business has changed from in-person auditions to zoom calls. Plus, she discusses her latest projects, filming in Canada, and the next generation of Arquettes carrying on the family legacy. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Tellus: Learn more at http://tellusapp.com or search Tellus in the Apple App Store or Android Store. Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Comedian Derrick Stroup didn’t even start doing stand-up until he moved from Alabama to Denver… and now he’s got a Netflix special, “Nostalgic,” that’s blowing up! Derrick talks about betting on himself, moving to New York to sharpen his comedy at The Comedy Cellar, and why being funny in NYC proves you can be funny anywhere. He breaks down his “sharp writing” philosophy, how everyday frustrations turn into killer bits, and why he refuses to punch down in his comedy. Derrick also shares how his Netflix special came together, filming it in Birmingham, and why his 90s childhood material connects with EVERY generation. Hear stories about opening for Nate Bargatze, how Nate helped elevate his career, and what it’s like performing in front of 20,000 people. Plus, Derrick talks about his favorite bits (including the viral airplane “goblins” joke), bombing auditions in Hollywood, life on the road, dealing with bad crowds, and the real moment he knew his career was taking off. Watch Nostalgic now on Netflix! Tickets to Derrick Stroup Running Hot Tour: https://www.derrickstroup.com/ Follow Derrick Stroup on Instagram: @derrick_yells Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Tellus: Learn more at http://tellusapp.com or search Tellus in the Apple App Store or Android Store.   Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Bowie super fan Peter Abrams breaks down the many Personas of David Bowie and how each one shaped Bowie’s career, music, and legacy! He and Chris go all the way back to the origins of Major Tom and Space Oddity, the creation of Ziggy Stardust and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and the evolution into Aladdin Sane (yes, that lightning bolt!). They talk The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, Diamond Dogs and Halloween Jack, the soul era of Young Americans, and the Thin White Duke from Station To Station. They get into the Berlin trilogy (Low, Heroes, Lodger), the return of Major Tom in Scary Monsters, and Bowie’s massive global takeover with Let’s Dance. Peter also dives into Bowie’s later reinventions including Tin Machine, the experimental ‘90s (Outside, Earthling), and the overlooked albums that fans need to revisit. And they close with Bowie’s final chapter – Blackstar, the Lazarus musical, and the mysterious “Blind Prophet” Persona that left fans analyzing his work long after he was gone. Plus, they break down Bowie’s acting roles like The Man Who Fell To Earth and Labyrinth, the influence of John Lennon, the struggles with fame and addiction, and how Bowie constantly reinvented himself without ever repeating the same move twice.  Follow Peter Abrams on 📸 Instagram: @theoutsiderarts Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Captain Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle, and she’s sharing what it really takes to become an astronaut and fly in space. She talks about her journey from Air Force pilot to NASA, the intense training process, and what stood out in her astronaut application. Eileen breaks down her first mission aboard Discovery, flying with a Russian cosmonaut and rendezvousing with the Mir space station, and explains what life is actually like in space – how astronauts eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom in zero gravity, plus the physical effects on the body and why salty food beats sugar. She also shares stories about in-flight dangers, space debris, and commanding NASA’s Return To Flight mission after the Columbia disaster. And hear her thoughts on future space travel, missions to the Moon and Mars, whether humans will live off Earth, and the truth about aliens. And she talks about her new documentary, Spacewoman.  See Spacewoman in theaters this Friday, March 20th! https://www.eileencollins.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Tellus: Learn more at http://tellusapp.com or search Tellus in the Apple App Store or Android Store. Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! 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

It’s Friday the 13th… so what better day to dig into the real story behind the most infamous date on the calendar? Chris Jericho welcomes geologist, forensic investigator, and history researcher Scott Wolter to break down the origins of Friday the 13th, the truth about the number 13, and why it became one of the most feared superstitions in the world. Scott explains how the legend connects to the downfall of the Knights Templar in 1307, why the number 13 may actually be a powerful and positive number tied to the Fibonacci sequence and the sacred feminine, and how centuries of myth-making turned it into a symbol of bad luck. He also discusses his controversial research into the Kensington Runestone, hidden history connected to the Templars, the discovery of the Talpiot tomb in Jerusalem, and why Friday the 13th still sparks fear, fascination, and superstition more than 700 years later. Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Actor C. Thomas Howell joins with incredible behind-the-scenes stories from The Outsiders! Hear how he landed the role of Ponyboy Curtis, the unique workshopping they did that served as auditions, what it was like working with Francis Ford Coppola, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, and Ralph Macchio, and how some of the most iconic moments in the film were improvised (like the famous “There’s a monster” moment outside the church)! Tommy also talks about appearing in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at just 13-years-old, and why filming that movie was like stepping onto a top-secret movie set run by the C.I.A.! He reveals the unbelievable story about being cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future for two weeks before the role ultimately went to Michael J. Fox. And he discusses his brand-new action films One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two, shooting two movies simultaneously, playing the villain, and working alongside Ryan Phillippe. Plus, stories about Celebrity Cadabra, filming with Elizabeth Taylor, lessons learned from Rutger Hauer, the underrated film That Night, and the real secret to longevity in Hollywood! ONE MILE: CHAPTER ONE and ONE MILE: CHAPTER TWO are available on Digital now! Talk Is Jericho is 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 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 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

Chris Jericho is flying solo and breaking down Fozzy’s just-wrapped Eyes On You UK Tour! He shares stories from packed shows in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle, London, and Wolverhampton, and how several cities delivered the biggest Fozzy crowds they’ve ever had. Chris talks about the Manchester show that nearly derailed due to a massive technical glitch before the band hit the stage, climbing an amp stack and jumping off it during the encore in Newcastle, and watching the Super Bowl in an English pub. He also shares backstage stories about hanging with Tailgunner and Marisa And The Moths, meeting up  with friends like Adrian Smith, Phil Campbell, and KK Downing, the fan VIP jam sessions, the wild after-parties, the movie excursion, and the moments that made this UK run one of the most memorable tours of Fozzy’s career. Talk Is Jericho is 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

Rob, Dave and Jesse from Hometown Ghost Stories join Chris Jericho LIVE inside the real Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts to break down the infamous 1892 Lizzie Borden axe murders, one of the most brutal and debated true crime cases in American history. Andrew Borden and Abby Borden were hacked to death with a hatchet inside this house. Lizzie Borden was arrested, put on trial, and acquitted after just 90 minutes of jury deliberation! They dissect the full timeline of the Lizzie Borden case including the mysterious 90-minute gap between killings, Lizzie’s conflicting alibis, the alleged prussic acid poisoning attempt, the burned dress controversy, the hatchet found in the basement, and the shocking autopsy details performed inside the home. They break down the prosecution’s four key pieces of evidence, the questionable police work, the media frenzy that turned this into one of America’s first national true crime sensations, and why the jury came back with a not guilty verdict so quickly. They also examine alternate suspects including Uncle John Morse, inheritance motives, the staged robbery theory, and whether Lizzie’s sister Emma or maid Bridget Sullivan knew more than they admitted. Plus, because this was filmed inside one of the most haunted houses in America, they explore the paranormal side of the Lizzie Borden House including reported full-body apparitions of Abby Borden, shadow sightings of Andrew Borden, EVPs believed to be Lizzie herself, and the infamous basement corner linked to scratches and dark activity. Is this one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in true crime history? Or did history get it wrong? Watch and decide. Visit the Lizzie Borden House! https://lizzie-borden.com/ Watch Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE every Tuesday at 9pm Eastern: https://www.youtube.com/c/HometownGhostStories 📸 Instagram: @hometownghoststories Talk Is Jericho is 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 🐦 X/Twitter: @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