{"podcast":{"title":"Grilling JR","slug":"grilling-jr-539943","podcast_index_feed_id":539943,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/572750/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/572750","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/b/1/9/3b194b8f4acb783916c3140a3186d450/GJR_logo2.jpg","author":"Podcast Heat","episode_count":462,"summary":"For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, \"Good Ole JR\" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T20:18:35.010722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 380: Something's Missing","slug":"episode-380-something-s-missing","published_at":"2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943/episode-380-something-s-missing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943","url":"https://d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90.libsyn.com/episode-380-somethings-missing","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/553/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90/Somethings_Missing_New_Episode_Grilling_JR_with_Jim_Ross.mp3?dest-id=4957235","summary":"What makes fans truly invest in professional wrestling? This week on Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson tackle some of the biggest questions facing the business today. JR shares his thoughts on the conversation surrounding SummerSlam's ticket sales and whether they're a sign that something is missing in today's product. From there, the discussion turns to the importance of creative direction and why compelling storytelling remains the driving force behind every successful wrestling promotion. Jim also recalls some unforgettable experiences traveling with Vince McMahon, including the Chairman's unique quirks aboard the corporate jet, offering a fascinating behind the scenes look at one of wrestling's most talked-about figures. Then, the guys take a trip back to one of the most memorable matches in Monday Night RAW history as they revisit the unforgettable ladder match between The Undertaker and Jeff Hardy a bout that elevated a young superstar and remains one of the defining television matches of its era. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information CAR GURUS - It's no wonder CarGurus is the number 1 most visited car shopping site, according to Similarweb's estimated traffic data. Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at http://cargurus.com PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rat…","meta_description":"What makes fans truly invest in professional wrestling? This week on Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson tackle some of the biggest questions facing…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3475,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grilling-jr-539943/episodes/episode-380-something-s-missing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943/episode-380-something-s-missing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}