{"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 381: The News Behind The News","slug":"episode-381-the-news-behind-the-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943/episode-381-the-news-behind-the-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-jr-539943","url":"https://d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90.libsyn.com/episode-381-the-news-behind-the-news","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/AUDIO_GJR_News_Behind_.mp3?dest-id=4957235","summary":"It's another can't-miss edition of Grilling JR as \"Good Ol' JR\" Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson break down the biggest stories making headlines across professional wrestling! The guys dive into the latest developments surrounding Vince McMahon after another major allegation failed to gain traction, and JR shares his perspective on the ongoing controversies surrounding the former WWE Chairman. Then, JR gives his unique insight into what makes Kenny Omega one of the most gifted and compelling performers of his generation, revealing the intangible qualities that separate \"The Best Bout Machine\" from everyone else. Plus, JR and Conrad preview AEW Redemption, discussing the biggest matches, the stories to watch, and what fans should expect from one of AEW's most anticipated events. And in this week's look back through wrestling history, the guys revisit the 35th anniversary of Hulk Hogan's infamous appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show, examining why the interview became one of the biggest public relations mistakes of Hogan's career. 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 LACINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/JR MARS MEN - Get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at http://Mengotomars.com PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podc…","meta_description":"It's another can't-miss edition of Grilling JR as \"Good Ol' JR\" Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson break down the biggest stories making headlines across profes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3328,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grilling-jr-539943/episodes/episode-381-the-news-behind-the-news/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-381-the-news-behind-the-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}