W.A.S.P. is in the middle of the “Album One Alive World Tour ‘24” performing their 1984 self-titled debut, and explains what inspired him to put the tour together, what’s surprised him most about the songs and performances, how he came up with their killer meet & greet experience and museum, and why “Tormentor” is currently his fav song in the set. Blackie a ... Show More
Aug 20
Crikey… Jim Jefferies Is A Snake!
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 ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 15
Jimmy & Stiggs and Joe Begos
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, p ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
Bonus Episode: Strange Celebrity Deaths, Great Comedians, and Hot Takes
This week, Jake is thinking about Richard Pryor. If Pryor had died after setting himself on fire, would that be the strangest celebrity death of all time? Jake takes a look at some strange celebrity deaths, including Tennessee Williams, William Holden, and more. If you know some ... Show More
40m 19s
May 23
This Moment in Music History for 05-23-2025
On May 23, 1969, The Who released their groundbreaking rock opera album, "Tommy." This concept album tells the story of a "deaf, dumb, and blind" boy named Tommy Walker, who experiences various trials and tribulations before ultimately finding enlightenment and becoming a messian ... Show More
1m 55s
May 5
Van Halen (Part 1): Bootleggers, U.S. Marshals, and Protecting Innovation at Any Cost
On the backs of one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest innovators and one of its greatest ringmasters, Van Halen made some of the greatest music of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen chased the perfect sound while lead singer David Lee Roth chased the next party. The ... Show More
43m 17s
Jan 2023
J. K. SIMMONS & DAVID SIMMONS: Love Behind Anger, Impostor Syndrome, Saving Youth Lives & Uncomfortable with Awards
J. K. Simmons (Whiplash, Spiderman) joins us this week to share stories from his time in this industry going from waiting tables and scrounging for pizza - to becoming an Academy Award Winning actor and making his name in films like Whiplash, Spiderman, and Juno… J. K. talks abou ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2
Welcome to Hollywoodland: John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider
If you’ve finished all episodes of The Old Man is Still Alive, I’ve got another treat for you from Jake Brennan at Hollywoodland. Have a listen to this episode of Hollywoodland about John Waters, from his beginnings in X-rated art films to cult classics like Hairspray and Crybaby ... Show More
41m 10s
Oct 2024
This Moment in Music History for 10-24-2024
On October 24th, 1962, James Brown and His Famous Flames recorded a live album at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City. The album, titled "Live at the Apollo," would become one of the most influential and iconic live albums in music history.
The recording captured the raw ... Show More
2m 8s
Apr 2025
559. The Rolling Stones: Satanic Majesties of Sixties Rebellion (Part 2)
"We're not worried about petty morals." What happened to the Rolling Stones in 1967 to see them on the brink of imprisonment and mass censure, while at the height of their success, with fame, fortune, mansions, world tours, and best selling albums to their names? Was Brian Jones, ... Show More
1h 10m