Grilling JR

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!

Episode 346: JR Remembers Bob Caudle 11/20/2025

Episode 346: JR Remembers Bob Caudle On this episode of Grilling JR, The Voice of Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson welcome PWInsider’s Mike Johnson to celebrate the incredible life, career, and legacy of the legendary Bob Caudle. JR shares heartfelt stories from his time working alongside Mr. Caudle and reflects on the immeasurable impact Bob had on his own career. It’s a touching, nostalgic, and action-packed edition of Grilling JR you won’t want to miss! The wrestling world also lost an icon behind the camera this past week. Legendary photographer George Tahinos' contribution to professional wrestling has been seen all over the world. George took many of the pictures we've grown to love as wrestling fans throughout the years. George passed away and his family is asking for support. Please click the link and find out how you can say thank you to a man that gave so much to a sport we all love. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to BLUECHEW - Visit and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at #stopboxpod THE THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to to learn more. /episode/index/show/d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90/id/39109950

Episode 345: Back In The Saddle 11/13/2025

Episode 345: Back In The Saddle On this episode of Grilling JR, the “Voice of Wrestling” Jim Ross is officially back in the saddle! JR opens up with heartfelt updates on his health, his move back home to Oklahoma, and the fresh new direction the podcast is taking. Good Ol’ JR is energized, motivated, and ready to get things rolling again on the microphone. Plus, Conrad welcomes “Titan Shrinking” author James Dixon and Inside The Ropes managing editor Kenny McIntoshfor a deep-dive discussion into the newest edition of Titan Shrinking, covering the wild, unpredictable, and often chaotic world of the WWF in 1992. The guys break down surprising revelations, backstage shake-ups, and historical details from the book—some of which even managed to catch Conrad off guard! All that and much more on this can’t-miss episode of Grilling JR! TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at when you sign up for email and texts STOPBOX - Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code JR10 at , but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod MOMENTOUS - Visit and use promo code JR for up to 35% off your first subscription order. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at LegalBuddyApp.com. Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to to learn more. /episode/index/show/d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90/id/39017545

Episode 344: Survivor Series 2001 REMIX 11/06/2025

Episode 343: No Mercy 2001 REMIX 10/30/2025

Episode 343: No Mercy 2001 REMIX On this episode of Grilling JR, “The Voice of Wrestling” Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to the chaotic fall of 2001 for an inside look at WWE No Mercy 2001! JR shares behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most pivotal moments of the Invasion Era — when WWE and The Alliance clashed for control of the industry. From Stone Cold Steve Austin’s reign of terror to Kurt Angle’s rise, and the real-life tensions fueling the storyline, JR gives a candid look at how this event came together. It’s a deep dive into the drama, the politics, and the passion that defined No Mercy 2001! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to MYBOOKIE - Sign up with code JR50 and we’ll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50 extra. $200 gets you a Benjamin. What you do with it is up to you! WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, this weekend. Bet smart. Cash in. Only at MyBookie. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at LegalBuddyApp.com. Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. RAYCON - Raycon’s going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything’s up to 30% off! Just click the link in the description or go to to save on Raycon audio products sitewide THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to to learn more. /episode/index/show/d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90/id/38819020

Episode 342: All Tricks, No Treats/ Halloween Havoc 1992 10/23/2025

Episode 341: Steering Through WCW Confusion 10/17/2025

Episode 341: Steering Through WCW Confusion On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, “The Voice of Wrestling” Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 32 years to Halloween Havoc 1991! The guys dive into all the happenings of the time — life in WCW without Ric Flair, the introduction of the infamous “steering committee,” the challenges of a stacked injury list, and of course, the unforgettable (and downright awful) electrocution of Abdullah the Butcher on pay-per-view. All that and so much more on this spooky, nostalgia-filled edition of Grilling JR! TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at when you sign up for email and texts LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. BLUECHEW - Visit and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to to learn more. ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com. /episode/index/show/d0e0fed5-09d2-46fd-8c34-53540e333a90/id/38577820