Episodes
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into the remarkable career of the founder of the Four Horsemen, WWE Hall Of Famer Arn Anderson.JR also shares his thoughts on AEW Full Gear and shares his predictions on what he expects to see this coming weekend. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo...
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
Introducing How to Not Die in Silicon Valley from Uncanny Valley | WIRED. Follow the show: Uncanny Valley | WIRED Blood boys. Cryogenic freezing. Living by the algorithm. Silicon Valley is known for a culture of health optimization, but some recent biohacking ventures are becoming more extreme–aimed not just at longevity, but at beating death altogether. This week, we talk about the Silicon Valley moguls obsessed with living forever and the radical measures they're taking to do...
Published 11/21/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and guest host Derek Sabato discuss Survivor Series 1999! JR shares his thoughts and opinions one Steve Austin's growing neck issues, the Bossman and Big Show graveyard vignette, Kurt Angle's natural abilities and so much more leading to the event. JR and Derek also talk all things AEW Dynamite as the company gets closer to AEW Full Gear in two weeks. ZBIOTICS - Go to https://zbiotics.com/JR to learn more and get 15% off your...
Published 11/14/24
Introducing Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis from Uncanny Valley | WIRED. Follow the show: Uncanny Valley | WIRED For years, Mark Zuckerberg’s style could be summed up in a look: the hoodie. But now, he’s entered a new style era. One that involves gold chains and oversized tees of his own creation (with a little help from a high-end designer). In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look into Zuckerberg’s style evolution, how it aligns with the future of Meta, and why you should...
Published 11/14/24
On this edition of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue their journey through the legendary rise of Adam Copeland aka Edge in the WWE. The guys discuss his TLC era with tag team partner Christian and take a deep dive into the planning and thought process behind those groundbreaking matches. JR also shares his thoughts on if the continuous TLC matches fatigued the audiences. He also talks about how he spotted the "IT" factor on Edge before seeing "IT"...
Published 11/07/24
Introducing Sowing Seeds for the Future: Sabanto from The Unshakeables. Follow the show: The Unshakeables When Craig Rupp left Iowa in the 80s, he never wanted to step foot on a farm again. A whirlwind career as an engineer took him to some of the biggest companies - Motorola, Apple, Samsung - but he always felt a strong connection to his roots. He had an idea he couldn’t shake - an opportunity to change farming forever. Introducing Sabanto and its best-in-class Autonomous Operator, Steward....
Published 11/07/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad pick up where they left off on the build up to No Mercy 1999. JR shares his experience dealing with a frustrated Jeff Jarrett during his contract negotiations and exit from the WWE. JR goes into detail and admits the situation could have been handled a lot different. The guys also discuss each match on the PPV card and how one particular match would change the face of wrestling forever. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at...
Published 10/31/24
Introducing Election! from Ear Hustle. Follow the show: Ear Hustle Incarcerated people in California can’t vote, but that doesn't mean they aren’t tracking electoral politics as closely as many of us on the outside are. In this episode, Ear Hustle’s inside team reveals the winner of its San Quentin presidential poll, while the outside team travels to the Central California Women’s Facility to see how people there would vote, if they had the opportunity.   You can find information...
Published 10/31/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson begin their journey through the build up to one of the WWE's wildest PPV events of 1999 No Mercy! But, before the PPV JR discusses how the company dealt with a number of unexpected blows, from Vince Russo's abrupt exit from the company, to Droz's devastating accident in the ring management and staff were dealing with a lot. ZBIOTICS - Start your night out with ZBIOTICS! Go to...
Published 10/24/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad take a look into the career of the "Human Suplex Machine" Taz and his remarkable in and outside of the ring career in ECW, WWE and now AEW. The guys also discuss JR's upcoming trip to Los Angeles for the premiere of his passion project, "Queen Of The Ring" the Mildred Burke story and the journey it took to get to this point. Plus, the guys recap WrestleDream and discuss what the future might hold of Bryan Danielson. For tickets to see the premier...
Published 10/17/24
Join us as we jump into the archives of Grilling JR and celebrate the life and legacy of the last great Eddie Guerrero! Everything is covered from JR’s introduction to Eddie’s work, cruiserweight classics in WCW, the Radicalz, Chyna, the Heavyweight title, and the issues that led to his passing. All this and more on another can’t-miss ‘Grilling JR’!  MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JR at...
Published 10/10/24
Introducing The Tipping Point Revisited: Georgetown Massacre Part 2 from Revisionist History. Follow the show: Revisionist History What exactly constitutes a bribe? The Georgetown Massacre continues, and the defense calls a surprise witness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and...
Published 10/10/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Professional Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss AEW's new deal with Warner Brothers Discovery and what that means for the company moving forward. JR shares his thoughts on the surprising arrival of Shelton Benjamin to the AEW roster, and the rest of the excitement that unfolded during the companies big anniversary show. The guys also discuss the Netflix docuseries "Mr. McMahon" and JR shares what he learned if anything from the...
Published 10/03/24
Good Ol JR is stuck in New York City and won't be home till this weekend, so we're diving back into the archives of Grilling JR for a look at Band Blood 1997! There's a lot to cover from this show, including the untimely and tragic passing of Brian Pillman. How did JR find out, and how did he feel about the way the WWE handled the news? Plus, Kane debuted after one of the greatest main events of all time, Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker in the first ever Hell In A Cell! Also, Bret Hart as...
Published 09/26/24
Introducing The power of Granite in business from Smart Talks with IBM. Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBM As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sat down with Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watsonx.ai, where she spearheads the...
Published 09/26/24
JR is back! The voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross joins host Conrad Thompson to discuss everything happening in the world of professional wrestling. On this episode of Grilling JR, the guys talk all things AEW ALL OUT, JR's involvement in AEW Grand Slam, the number of talent who are now "free agents", the potential of wrestling in the Las Vegas Sphere, HEELS going to Netflix and so much more! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free...
Published 09/19/24
On this heels of Bret "The Hitman" Hart's big Monday Night RAW face off with WWE Intercontinental champion, Gunther we thought looking back at another Hitman return would be fun. On this REMIX watch along edition of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad watch back an historic episode of Monday Night Raw from October 21, 1996 ! This episode is most remembered for Bret Hart‘s long-awaited return to the WWF for the first time since WrestleMania 12! The guys also discuss this being the first live Raw on...
Published 09/17/24
Introducing Leadership, Mentorship, & The Importance of Relationships in the Medical Field with Dr. Victor Waters from T-Minus to Attending. Follow the show: T-Minus to Attending In this episode of T-Minus to Attending, host Dr. Shishir Shah sits down with Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Arizona Central and the West Valley markets. They discuss Dr. Waters' incredible journey from growing up in a disadvantaged community to becoming a doctor,...
Published 09/17/24
Introducing How open source can democratize AI from Smart Talks with IBM. Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBM In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat. They discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source technology, such as flexible deployment and the ability to enhance...
Published 09/17/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a look at AEW ALL OUT's match card and discuss the matches and stories leading to the PPV event. The guys also discuss several other topics such as the upcoming Vince McMahon documentary, Ethan Page and Joe Hendry's NXT experience, WWE layoffs and so much more on this BREAKING NEWS edition of Grilling JR. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free...
Published 09/05/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, good ol JR is back from jolly ol England and spilling the tea about his time across the pond. JR shares experience calling the epic Bryan Danielson Swerve Strickland AEW ALL IN main event and everything else in-between. All that and so much more on this edition of Grilling JR with the voice of wrestling, Mr. Jim Ross! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to...
Published 08/29/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling is back and he's got a lot on his mind! JR and Conrad discuss ALL IN 2024 and JR reveals the match he's been asked to call. He also shares memories of longtime friends Dennis Brent, Kevin Sullivan and AFA. JR then shares his thoughts and experiences surrounding the build up of SummerSlam 2004! MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JR at...
Published 08/22/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, we are looking back at one of JR's more memorable interviews with the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. These two edition original aired on May 7th and 14th of 2014 and covered a number of topics. Shawn talks about being backstage at Wrestlemania 30 for The Undertaker's defeat. Hear the story of how that decision came down. Plus, Shawn remembers his own match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25! On Part 2 of JR's conversation with WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn...
Published 08/15/24
On this episode of Grilling JR, we are diving into the archives to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of WWE's wildest ppv ideas, Taboo Tuesday. This episode of Grilling JR was originally recorded on the heels of a hectic travel experience for good ol JR and boy is his pissed! Don't miss his controversial comments about today's product and the one back in October 2004. You just won't believe what he has to say about critics, Johnny Ace, and so much more. You'll also hear about the early...
Published 08/08/24