Best Lucha Libre Podcasts (2025)

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M&R Episode 279: American, Chris Carter joins Mexican Lucha Libre.

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In Episode 279, I spoke with Chris Carter, Mr. Change Man. Chris is a professional Luchador (wrestler) living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He is originally from Texas and grew up loving the WWE. Now he lives full-time in Mexico and wrestles all over the country. Enjoy! Show notes: Watch Chris on YouTube, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Mis…

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A Hard Rock Holiday with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli 1:04:35

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitar mastermind Al Pitrelli breaks downthree decades of symphonic shred and arena-sized storytelling – from the first time Paul O’Neill pushed up the faders on “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” to the massive two-band touring machine TSO has become. Al shares the emotional origins of the music, the early days grinding it out with …

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The Hardys & the Dudleys Break Down The Final Table Classic 1:07:12

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Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley and Matt & Jeff Hardy relive the emotional (and final) Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz showdown at TNA Bound For Glory! They break down how it all came together, from the insane crowd reaction to the moment the Dudleys handed the Hardys their boots in the ring. Hear the full story behind Jeff’s Swanton Bomb that almost was, D’Vo…

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Heeeeeeeeres Johnny! Behind The Scenes Of Carson’s Tonight Show 1:08:43

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Author Mark Malkoff pulls back the curtain on his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend — and the wild, never-before-told stories of TV’s ultimate host! Hear how Frank Sinatra saved Johnny from a mob hit, why Joan Rivers’ secret betrayal ended their friendship forever, what Ellen DeGeneres did…

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258 - Kevin Kleinrock of Masked Republic 48:18

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we bring in Kevin Kleinrock of Masked Republic to discuss Masked Republic, Lucha vs Everything, MaskedMania, and more! Plus we also focus on The BIG NEWS of the week as we will run through a lot of the top news s…

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The Inspirational Gregory Iron – Fueled by GAS & Guts 1:03:58

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Gregory Iron was told he’d never be an athlete, but that didn’t stop him from realizing his pro-wrestling dream! Born weighing barely a pound and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Greg fought through a turbulent childhood, abusive home life, and physical limitations to become the first professional wrestler with CP. He shares the incredible story of h…

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Shot In The Dark - The Resurrection of Jake E Lee 1:13:00

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Guitarist Jake E. Lee joins for a powerful conversation about his legendary run with Ozzy Osbourne, and the emotional full-circle moment of playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s final “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham just weeks before Ozzy’s passing. Jake recalls how it felt to finally reconnect with Ozzy and Sharon after decades, the truth…

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M&R Episode 278: American, Dustin Hein moves his family to Nosara, Costa Rica.

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In Episode 278 I spoke with my old friend Dustin Hein. He recently moved his family to Nosara, Costa Rica to escape the rat race in the States and give his son a better life. We spoke about his concerns with the congestion and pollution in Southern California and what Costa Rica offers his son that the U.S. does not. Enjoy! Show notes: Shift Espera…

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257 - Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of Freedom and Faith: Pro Wrestling NOAH! Plus Russo joins JCW! 58:38

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For today's episode as a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of Freedom and Faith: Pro Wrestling NOAH Beyond the Green Mat,, and so much more! We will also talk about Vince Russo joining JCW, WWE, AEW, GCW, NJPW,TNA, and a ton of other topics as well! Support #CCN by ch…

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The 666 Annual Halloween Special - Heavy Metal Horror! 1:23:58

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Darcy The Mail Girl returns for the 6th Annual Talk Is Jericho Halloween Special, and this year it’s all about Heavy Metal Horror! Chris and Darcy dig into the unholy union of rock and the macabre, from satanic panic and backwards messages to the riffs that ruled horror’s bloodiest moments. They break down cult classics like Trick or Treat, Rock & …

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256 - TNA BFG Attendance Number, NJPW in the USA, NWA title change, WWE, CMLL, NXT, AAA, AEW, & more! 52:26

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including, TNA BFG Attendance Number, NJPW in the USA, NWA title change, WWE, CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, AEW, MLW, NWA, and s…

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John 5 Presents - KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Museum 1:13:54

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Chris Jericho tours guitarist John 5’s private KISS Museum, an undisclosed location housing some 5,000 pieces of memorabilia — all from KISS’s legendary makeup era (1973–1983). From Gene Simmons’ original Destroyer boots and Paul Stanley’s “Hotter Than Hell” belt to Ace Frehley’s silver cape, Peter Criss’ green fur and actual hair, and rare interna…

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Conjuring The Smurl Hauntings 56:37

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What really happened to the Smurl family, and the real-life Pennsylvania haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites? Paranormal investigators Rob, Dave and Jesse from Hometown Ghost Stories return to reveal the terrifying true story Hollywood didn’t tell. You’ll hear about the chilling manifestations that plagued the Smurl family for over 14 …

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Back To The Future 2 – The Wackiest, Darkest, Most Ambitious Sequel Ever Made 1:10:29

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Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back To The Future Day (a few days late) with a deep dive into one of the most ambitious sequels ever made! He and Chris break down the 2015 that actually got a few things right, the dark alternate 1985 ruled by Biff Tannen, and all the chaos that comes with Marty McFly colliding with his past self in 1955. They ta…

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The Savannah Bananas Knock It Out Of The Park! 45:15

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Coach RAC from the Savannah Bananas breaks down the wild world of Banana Ball – the no-bunting, steal-first-base, back-flip-catch, dance-routine version of baseball that’s taking the country by storm! He explains how the Bananas went from a small collegiate-like team to selling out NFL and MLB stadiums, reveals the craziest rules and celebrity came…

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Encore: Ace Frehley – KISStory, Torpedo Girls & The Rock Hall of Fame 49:04

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It’s the late, great Ace Frehley in this special encore presentation of The Spaceman’s 2014 interview with Chris Jericho originally recorded to promote the release of the Space Invader album, and re-released in tribute to the legendary KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Ace takes you back through some incredible KISStory – from designing…

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255 - Taylor Swift to WWE, Goldberg final match in Israel, Jeanie Buss, AAA, GCW, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA & more! 45:14

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including, Taylor Swift to WWE, Goldberg final match in Israel, Jeanie Buss, CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA, …

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Jack Thomas – The OTHER One Armed Drummer 59:53

20d ago59:53

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Drummer Jack Thomas lost his arm in a horrific industrial accident at just 17 years old, and was back behind the kit one week later! Jack shares the unbelievable story of how he survived the accident, realized his arm was gone, and somehow started air-drumming to Primus while still on the factory floor. He explains how Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and …

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How Chris Bey Learned To Walk Again 1:11:46

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TNA’s Chris Bey shares the incredible story of his near-career-ending neck injury — and how he defied the odds to walk again! He details the moment in Detroit when a missed neckbreaker with Matt Hardy left him paralyzed in the ring, what he remembers from the chaos that followed, and the emergency double-fusion surgery that saved his life. Chris re…

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254 - WWE ID Failing?,EVOLVE, The Smashing Machine, Nielsen Ratings, CMLL, AAA, AEW, TNA & more! 51:51

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including, WWE ID Failing?,EVOLVE, The Smashing Machine, Nielsen Ratings, CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA, NWA…

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Hardy’s & Dudley’s & Chairs, Oh My – The End Of An Era At Bound For Glory 1:05:51

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It’s the reunion fans never thought they’d see, and the farewell that no onewants to miss! For the first time in over a decade, The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and Team 3D (Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley) are stepping back into the ring together at TNA Bound For Glory, in what might be their final match ever! Matt, Jeff, Bully Ray and D’Von talk about their 2…

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John 5: Ghost, Guitar, and Going 50 for 50 25:34

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Guitar virtuoso John 5 returns to talk all about his brand-new instrumental album, Ghost! He shares the inspiration behind the record, how he wrote and recorded every track live in one take, and why he wanted it to feel like an old-school performance from the 1930s and ’40s. He details the incredible lineup of musicians who played on the album incl…

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The Outsiders House - Danny Boy O'Connor Turns Movie History into a Cultural Landmark 1:31:19

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Danny Boy O’Connor from House of Pain returns to update the incredible story behind The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma! He explains how a random tour stop and a $15,000 gamble turned into a lifelong passion project preserving one of the most iconic movie sets in pop culture history. Danny details the painstaking process of restoring the …

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Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden's Pentuple Polymath 54:26

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Bruce Dickinson has a ton going on (including a show tomorrow night 10/5 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles)! The legendary Iron Maiden frontman is on the road with his solo band and The Mandrake Project, and shares what makes this tour so much fun – from theremins, Japanese Kodo drums, and “Frankenstein” jams to setlist surprises like “Flash of the Bla…

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253 - WWE, CMLL, NXT, AAA, AEW, NJPW, TNA, & more! 52:44

1M ago52:44

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including, WWE, CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA, NWA, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out m…

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My Dad Secretly Worked For The Mob! 1:05:02

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Actor and comedian Barry Rothbart talks about his new limited series podcast, Searching For Allan Rothbart. It’s the incredible true story of his father’s secret double life as a mid-level mobster for the Gambino crime family, and the shocking twists Barry uncovered through deathbed confession tapes his dad left behind. Barry shares what it was lik…

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Art The Clown Terrifies Halloween Horror Nights 1:16:48

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Terrifier creator & director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone return to celebrate the rise of their blood-soaked franchise – from humble indie beginnings to breaking box office records, and now taking over Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with their own terrifying haunted house. Damien & Phil share the origin story of Art the Clown,…

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252 - Masha Slamovich controversy, CMLL, NXT, AAA, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, MLW, NJPW, & TNA! 50:30

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including Masha Slamovich controversy, The Opera, CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA, NWA, and so much mo…

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The Diabolical Crimes Of The Ken & Barbie Killers 59:15

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Jamie and John from True Crimecast return to unravel the shocking story of the Canadian Ken & Barbie Killers — Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. They break down how this seemingly perfect couple hid a reign of terror that included the Scarborough rapes, the murder of Karla’s own sister, and the videotaped assaults that horrified a nation. You’ll hea…

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Snoochie Boochies… It’s Jason Mewes! 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

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Jason Mewes brings the snoogans to Talk Is Jericho! He’s got crazy stories about vacationing in Hawaii with Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the Osbourne family, and what it was like living with Jack in LA. He remembers meeting Kevin Smith for the first time, how they bonded over comics, and how Kevin literally wrote Jay’s Clerks character specificall…

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251 - Brian Solomon, author of Irresistible Force, The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon! 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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For today's episode as a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Brian Solomon, author of Irresistible Force, The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon. John Poz, Lavie, and Brian will discuss Gorilla Monsoon, his life, his legacy, his time in the WWF, and so much more! We will also talk about WWE, AEW,…

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Sabretooth, Michael Myers, and Lucha Libre – Tyler Mane Unmasked 54:35

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Tyler Mane went from Stampede Wrestling and WCW to becoming a Marvel mutant and one of horror’s most iconic slashers! He shares stories about training in Stu Hart’s legendary Dungeon, wrestling Andre the Giant in Japan, touring Mexico with Eddie Guerrero, and even lending The Undertaker a few bucks in South Africa. Tyler talks about how a pair of f…

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Josh Duhamel Transforms Hollywood 42:44

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Josh Duhamel makes his Talk Is Jericho debut with stories from his incredible Hollywood career! He’s got details about his brand-new movie, London Calling, what it was like filming in South Africa, and why he thinks it feels like a throwback to the action-comedies of the 80s and 90s. Josh also remembers working with Michael Bay on the Transformers …

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250!- BRANDON THURSTON of WRESTLENOMICS 1:03:23

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For today's episode as a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring back BRANDON THURSTON of WRESTLENOMICS for a terrific interview covering Wrestlenomics,metrics, analysis, and insights for major pro-wrestling companies. John Poz, Lavie Margolin, and Brandon will also talk about WBD Selling to Paramount,…

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The Anatomy of a Working Musician 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

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What does it really mean to be a working musician? Chris Jericho sits down with his Fozzy brothers - Rich Ward, Billy Grey, and PJ Farley—to break down the grind, the hustle, and the glory of making a living through music alone. Rich shares why he turned down gigs with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Halford, and how “Judas” changed everything for him. PJ re…

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Darby Allin Climbs To The Top Of The Mountain... Literally! 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

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Darby Allin climbed to the top of the world…literally! He details hisrecent Mt. Everest summit and everything it took to get there! He shares the insane training that started with Wim Hof in Poland (with his dad!), the 8-day trek to base camp with his mom and brother, and how he dealt with the dangers of summit fever, traffic jams, frostbite, food …

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249 - WWE's Newest Deal, Pokemon/CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, & more! 39:20

2M ago39:20

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including WWE's Newest Deal, Pokemon/CMLL, NXT, WOW, AAA, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, MLW, NJPW, TNA, NWA, and so much more! Support #…

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Rickey Medlocke & The Legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd 55:47

2M ago55:47

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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke makes his TIJ debut to talk about his incredible rock & roll journey! He shares stories from his early days drumming with Skynyrd, to fronting Blackfoot and touring with AC/DC, Nazareth, and Iron Maiden, to rejoining Skynyrd thanks to a Snickers bar and $1.50! He remembers his friend Gary Rossington, explain…

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Chasing Evil – Solving Crimes With The Psychic & The FBI Agent 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Psychic medium John Edward and retired FBI Special Agent Robert Hilland share some of the incredible true-crime stories behind their new book, Chasing Evil! They explain how their unlikely partnership began, why Bob kept it secret from the FBI for 30 years, and how John’s psychic visions cracked open the case of John Smith – a man who murdered two …

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Dave LaGreca Presides Over The Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca joins to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM’s first-ever 24/7 Pro Wrestling channel! He explains how it all came together after 16 years, the fight to convince SiriusXM execs that wrestling fans deserved their own channel, and what fans can expect from the daily lineup that features everyone from Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, a…

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248 - Raja Jackson, Syko Stu, NXT Attendance, WWE, WWE ID & recommended training schools & more! 52:30

3M ago52:30

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including WWE, WWE ID & recommended training schools, Raja Jackson, Syko Stu, NXT Attendance, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE, GCW,…

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Helloween Presents: Giants & Monsters and Michael Kiske 1:15:36

3M ago1:15:36

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Helloween’s Michael Kiske returns to talk about the band’s brand-new album, Giants and Monsters! He explains how Helloween’s three-singer setup with Andi Deris and Kai Hansen works in the studio and on stage, and what it’s like splitting lead vocals on songs. He shares how the band picks who sings what, what happens when one of them gets sick, and …

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247 - Would Disney buy TKO?, WWE, Logan Paul/NWA Connection, CMLL, AAA, AEW! 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including Would Disney buy TKO?, WWE, Logan Paul/NWA Connection, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, NJPW, TNA, GCW,…

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Chef Curtis Duffy Is Fireproof 57:16

3M ago57:16

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Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy shares his incredible journey from hating food as a young kid in Ohio to running one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world, Ever, which even appeared on the hit Hulu series The Bear! Curtis talks about cooking for Paul Stanley and Metallica, the discipline and artistry that goes into a Michelin-starred d…

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Crikey… Jim Jefferies Is A Snake! 1:11:34

3M ago1:11:34

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Jim Jefferies makes his Talk Is Jericho debut! The Aussie comic brings plenty of laughs and stories as he talks about his brand-new Netflix special, Two Limb Policy, his upcoming European comedy tour, hosting the FOX game show The Snake, and his first dramatic acting role in the upcoming Jordan Peele horror movie, HIM. Jim shares what it’s like tak…

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Jimmy & Stiggs and Joe Begos 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

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Horror filmmaker Joe Begos went full grindhouse with his latest batshit crazy movie, Jimmy & Stiggs, hitting 1,500 theaters this Friday, August 15th & presented by Eli Roth! Joe reveals how he shot the entire alien gorefest inside his own apartment on 16mm film for under $200k, pulled off insane practical effects with chainsaws, alien puppets, and …

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Ep 246 - Biggest Fall TV deal you haven’t heard of, GLW in India, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE & more! 54:02

3M ago54:02

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including a HUGE story Biggest fall tv deal you haven’t heard of, GLW in India, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, …

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RIP Champagne Gerry Morrow – The Best Wrestler You’ve Never Heard Of 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

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Gerry Morrow was one of the all-time great territory wrestlers, a master heel, a world traveler, and one of the toughest (and funniest) guys to ever step in the ring! He was also a mentor and great friend to Jericho, Lance Storm, AEW’s Don Callis, and Paul Lazenby. Hear about Gerry’s legendary giant-hand slaps (and the poor referee who took six in …

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Hulk Hogan 1953-2025 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

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Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and former WCW announcer Mark Madden join for a tribute to the late Hulk Hogan. They share stories about Hogan’s incredible rise in the ‘80s, the Vince McMahon expansion era, his game-changing jump to WCW, and the infamous heel turn that created the nWo. They break down Starrcade ‘97, Hogan’s massive contract and c…

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Ep 245 - Colby Corino, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE & more! 54:30

3M ago54:30

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including Colby Corino, CMLL, WOW, AAA, AEW, WWE, GCW, WWE ID, AEW, NJPW, TNA, GCW, NWA,, and so much more! Get 20% Off and …