Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-Second Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Chuck Jackson

Photographer Chuck Jackson opens up about his early love for animation, graphic design and comic art, and how a supportive family helped pave the way for his lifelong artistic path. We explore how he transitioned into portrait photography, the importance of capturing real moments, and how adapting his style was essential to becoming a professional creator. He shares stories from inside the wrestling world — including how social media networking changed the course of his career, a breakthrough shoot with Chelsea Green, and his ongoing creative partnership with Natalya, which has unlocked a world of new opportunities. Chuck’s passion for storytelling through imagery shines as he discusses narrative-driven shoots, outfit selection, and the behind-the-scenes challenges that the audience never sees. We also dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the art community today: Artificial Intelligence. Chuck speaks candidly about the threat AI poses to photographers and creatives, arguing for the importance of authenticity and human artistry. From disagreements with musicians over AI-generated videos to his fears for the future of creativity, Chuck doesn’t hold back.

Also this week, Tom dives into the bizarre new battle between Iceland and KFC after Iceland decide to give the people what they’ve been asking for – could we be on the brink of a fast food war? Kerry Katona vs Colonel Sanders, who you got? Tom also questions the odd behaviour of toddlers and ponders why they're called a “zoo keeper” they don’t actually get to keep the zoo! Jamie brings us the fascinating world of animal chiropractor Murat Colak before getting Tom’s opinion on some hilarious rejected petitions put forward to the government – including whether we should officially ban James Corden from the UK! The boys also discuss Donald Trump’s recent appearance at the NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions – and one unforgettable moment that had everyone saying “state your name!” The lads catch up on their week as Jamie’s neck troubles roll on, he heads out to see Pendulum live and continues his quest to watch every WWE Summerslam as he reaches Summerslam 2011. Tom has a big announcement about heading back to university, makes a hilarious mistake while catching up on The Blacklist, and updates us on his Fantasy NFL League climb.

As always, we’ve got your favourite segments – Callum returns with brand new Teachings including one about cheese and crackers, Tom’s Journal is packed with the funniest things he’s found on the internet this week (including Jamie’s new favourite journal entry of all time), our Single of the Week spotlights two incredible new tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s Audience Participation Challenge asks what flavour chocolate bar you’d love to create!

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-First Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Joey Sturgis

Joey joins us to talk all about his incredible career as one of metal’s most influential record producers, the creative process behind producing some of the biggest names in the genre, and what it really takes to make a great record. We dive into Joey’s early days, including the unique story of how a grindcore demo and MySpace launched his career, and how one manager’s belief in his talent changed everything. Joey takes us behind the scenes of record production — from his early “drums first” approach to how his workflow has evolved to “drums last,” sharing what those first conversations with artists look like and how he helps them create the best version of their music possible. Joey also talks about his passion projects outside of the studio, including URM Academy, where he teaches the next generation of producers, and Joey Sturgis Tones, the game-changing plugins that help artists everywhere achieve that signature Joey Sturgis sound.

Also this week, Tom kicks things off with a hilarious question — have you ever gone to do something and ended up doing something completely different? Like spraying yourself with deodorant before bed?! He has.. The chaos doesn’t stop there as Tom unveils a list of famous misquotes that leave Jamie absolutely stunned, and the boys ask the ultimate question… why do people test dining tables and chairs in shops? Jamie also introduces us to another ridiculous sport – One Handed Beer Boxing – and it’s exactly what it sounds like. The lads catch up on their week as Jamie battles his ongoing neck issues, spends time with his kids, begins a James Bond watch-through, and continues his mission to watch every Summerslam, reaching Summerslam 2005. Meanwhile, Tom takes a short break from wrestling to binge other shows, spends quality time with his better half, and keeps us updated on his sports teams and his climb up the Fantasy NFL League ranks.

You’ll also enjoy our regular segments: Callum’s Teachings returns with new life lessons – including one about what fingernails actually do! Tom’s Journal brings you the funniest things he’s found on the internet this week, our Single of the Week spotlights two incredible new song releases you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks – what’s the weirdest Halloween costume you’ve ever worn?

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Welcome to the One Hundred and Ninetieth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week Tom kicks things off with a hilarious football commentary blunder from last week’s Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal match, all thanks to midfielder Koke. He also shares his confusion over local shoppers struggling with shopping centre doors and dives into the bizarre fake baby scandal taking over TikTok and social media — which somehow Jamie completely missed! Jamie pays tribute to two fallen heroes of the music world, Limp Bizkit’s Sam Rivers and KISS legend Ace Frehley, guitarist from his favourite band of all time. The boys catch up on their week as Jamie continues to battle neck issues, endures his daughter’s school Harvest Assembly, and reaches SummerSlam 1999 in his WWE SummerSlam marathon. Meanwhile, Tom shares his thoughts on the AEW WrestleDream main event between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin and updates us on his Fantasy NFL League progress.

As always, Callum brings a brand-new set of Teachings — including one about failing sphincters (brace yourselves for the conversation following that one). We have Tom’s Journal full of the funniest internet finds, our ‘Single of the Week’ spotlighting two must-hear new releases, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asking listeners: what is the greatest movie theme of all time?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty-Ninth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week, Tom kicks things off by telling Jamie all about the brand-new single and video from Royal Republic that he swears will “tickle his little dill pickle.” While diving into Final Fantasy 16, Tom also had a strange revelation about birds delivering messages in medieval times – was this really how people communicated, and how did it actually work? Plus, we share a wholesome story about an elderly Michigan Wolverines fan who printed out the lyrics to Mr Brightside by The Killers so he could sing along with the crowd during the team’s beloved tradition. The boys catch up on their week as Jamie battles his ongoing neck issues, enjoys a couple of proud parenting moments, and begins a new WWE marathon watching every Summerslam. Meanwhile, Tom celebrates a stellar week in sports with Scotland winning twice, the Steelers keeping their streak alive, and his NFL fantasy league climb continuing strong.

They also celebrate friends Braden Barrie, Dustin Gill, and Baz Black finishing filming their new independent movie Farlight.  

All your favourite segments return! Callum brings a fresh set of Teachings—including one involving being licked by strangers—Tom opens his Journal to share the funniest finds from across the internet, and we reveal our Singles of the Week with two must-hear new tracks. Jamie’s audience participation challenge this week asks: what’s the weirdest thing that makes you angry?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Eighth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen — actor, voice artist, impressionist, and comedian joins us to explore his remarkable journey through the world of entertainment. From his early beginnings as an artist for Hanna-Barbera to performing in over 300 projects, Jim shares his fascinating career path and creative process. We dive into how a chance meeting with Harvey Keitel inspired him to pursue acting, his approach to mastering impressions, and the art of learning new voices — complete with a few examples you won’t want to miss. Jim also talks about his popular TikTok videos created with his daughter, the projects he’s most proud of, and what keeps him inspired after decades in the industry.

Also this week, Tom kicks things off with a rant about people who set multiple alarms to wake up in the morning – his verdict? Get in the bin! He also tells the tale of his mum’s newfound love for Jon Stewart from The Daily Show, and the boys dive into the anxiety-inducing art of packing your shopping at the supermarket. Plus, Tom shares the ultimate story of karma catching up with a shoplifter in a mineral store. Jamie updates us on his continuing neck issues but finds a silver lining as he catches up on his TV shows, giving his take on Netflix’s chilling true crime hit Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Meanwhile, Tom suffers a brutal week in NFL fantasy football, losing by just 0.1 of a point and blowing a huge bet thanks to Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado.

We’ve also got your favourite regular segments! Callum returns with brand new Teachings, including the very important question — are vampires safe in cars? Tom’s Journal delivers more of the funniest and weirdest things he’s found online, our ‘Single of the Week’ highlights two fresh tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks what flavour YOU would add to the Quality Street selection.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Seventh Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Kittie

Mercedes Lander, drummer of Canadian heavy metal legends Kittie joins us as we dive deep into the band’s incredible journey, from their ground-breaking debut album Spit that shook the metal world when they were just teenagers, to their powerful return with the brand new EP Spit XXV - celebrating 25 years of the debut album.

Mercedes takes us back to the early days of Kittie and how the band made waves at only 15 years old, the evolution of their sound into something even heavier after Spit, and the reasons behind the return from their 13-year hiatus with a triumphant comeback in 2022. We also explore the making of Spit XXV, why Kittie wanted to re-record four classic songs from their debut album, the process behind choosing and recording them, and what this release means for the band’s future.

Also this week, Tom introduces us to a brand new bizarre hybrid sport called 'Brave Ball' which mixes boxing and football together, and we break down the unnecessary outrage over Bad Bunny being announced as the Superbowl halftime show performer. Tom also gets way too excited about the return of Coffee Cremes to Quality Street and shares their Christmas 2025 takeover plans, while Jamie dives into the brand new Greggs bakery pub called the Golden Flake Tavern. We also talk about the viral but unfortunately fake video of a funeral DJ and the iconic moment of “Rest in fuc**ing peace Doris.” The boys catch up on their week as Jamie continues to battle neck pain but makes up for it with TV binges and brings some examples of the Horrible Histories stupid deaths to make up for last week, while Tom shares his exam progress at work, his latest Jack Reacher reading spree, and of course his NFL fantasy league updates plus the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest performance.

We also bring you all the regular features you love: Callum’s Teachings including a hilarious one about talking to authors, Tom’s Journal packed with the funniest internet finds of the week, our Single of the Week where we showcase two brand new music releases you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge where we ask for your favourite random niche fact.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Sixth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Face Yourself

Kyle Muenzner, bass player for deathcore band Face Yourself, joins The Chronicles of Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the release of their brand new EP Fury, out now.

In this episode we dive into Kyle’s journey and determination to become the world’s best headbanger (yes, he actually trains for it), how Face Yourself came together, and how the band discovered their sound. We explore their meteoric rise after a viral TikTok moment thanks to Ohrion Reacts, what it was like working with legendary producer Joey Sturgis, and of course a full discussion about the brand new EP Fury.

Also this week, Jamie has an important question that isn’t about brunch, but about the meal you might have between lunch and dinner. The boys also dive into the new name the public voted for a train which left Tom unimpressed, we discuss the return of Jimmy Kimmel this week (even though he has no talent and had bad ratings *insert eye roll here*) and Tom takes us deep into the fascinating Japanese disappearing practice known as jōhatsu. The lads catch up on their week as Jamie battles neck pain while finishing his epic Wrestlemania rewatch, and Tom gives an update on his NFL fantasy league and the latest from his beloved Steelers.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Chronicles without the regular segments. Callum returns with a brand new set of Teachings, including a top tier question about dogs. Tom’s Journal is back with the funniest things he’s found on the internet, we spotlight two brand new tracks in our Single of the Week feature, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks the ultimate question – are you Team McFly or Team Busted?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Fifth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Marc Rienzo

Marc Rienzo, a world-renowned VFX Supervisor and Digital Artist whose credits include blockbuster hits such as Captain America: Brave New World, Spiderman, Rock of Ages, and more joins us aswe dive deep into Marc’s journey from being inspired by classics like Batman, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars to shaping the visuals of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Marc explains the role of a VFX artist, the preparation that goes into major projects, and how the industry has transformed over the last two decades. This conversation explores the advantages of freelancing, the rise of AI in the world of VFX, and the ethical questions surrounding its use in film. Marc also shares insights on his upcoming graphic novel The Old Man and The Omnipotent and gives an inside look into his creative process, including a great story about working on Rogue One!

Also this week, Tom dives into another bizarre world championship you won’t believe actually exists – the World Worm Charming Championships, a very real event that takes place right here in the UK. In Story Time with Tom, things get even stranger as he shares the shocking tale of a surgeon with an amputation fetish. You’re going to be asking yourself, what on earth is going on this week? The boys also catch up on life as Jamie battles through ongoing neck pain and the chaos that comes with it, while Tom gives us the latest update on his NFL fantasy football season.

Birthday boy Callum returns with a brand new set of Teachings, including the question of whether modern medicine has ever really improved on the humble bag of frozen peas. We also have Tom’s Journal, packed full of the funniest and weirdest internet finds from the past week, plus our Single of the Week where we spotlight two new tracks you need to hear. Jamie leads the audience participation challenge and this week we want to know the greatest tribute band name you’ve ever come across.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Fourth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of ten56

Aaron Matts, the powerful vocalist of deathcore band ten56 joins us in this hilarious and insightful conversation, Aaron takes us through the journey of ten56’s brand new album IO and shares his thoughts on the response to the singles, how the record compares to their previous release, and what it means for the band’s evolving sound. Aaron also opens up about the origins of ten56, including the unlikely Instagram post that kicked everything off, and the pivotal decision to leave his former band Betraying The Martyrs in order to create something entirely new. We explore the progression of ten56’s music, how the band continues to push the boundaries of modern deathcore, and what fans can expect next. Oh, and Aaron calls Jamie a pervert, a lot!

Also this week, Tom kicks things off by celebrating the unsung hero of British snacks, the legendary iced gems. In story time with Tom we hear the tale of a young girl’s bathroom horror after buying a drink from Holland and Barrett, followed by the woes of an overly confident Baltimore Ravens fan. The boys also catch up on their week as Jamie celebrates his son’s 16th birthday and Tom embraces the return of the NFL.

As always, we bring you our regular segments. Callum’s Teachings are back with a new set of bizarre questions including one about unbreakable kitchen equipment. Tom’s Journal returns with the funniest things found online this week. In our single of the week segment we highlight two brand new tracks you should check out, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks what would sound perfectly normal at 3pm but absolutely terrifying at 3am.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Third Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Faun

Stephan and Adaya from the world-renowned pagan folk band Faun join us to celebrate the release of their brand-new and twelfth studio album "Hex," out today, September 5th. We dive deep into the themes and inspirations behind "Hex," discuss the incredible feedback from their recent singles, and explore their hauntingly beautiful cover of Nick Drake's "Black Eyed Dog." They also share how they first became part of Faun, the art of adapting songs for live performances, the bands song writing process, the fascinating range of instruments the band use – including the bouzouki?? and much more.

Also this week, after a week away as Jamie returns from holiday with stories from his incredible cruise through the Norwegian Fjords. Tom takes the reins with two hilarious NFL tales as Micah Parsons accidentally upsets a child and Hunter Renfrow almost misses a big opportunity because of Bluey. We also dive into the strange Gen Z "immersive experience" that turns out to just be… walking?! The boys catch up on their weeks as Jamie continues his STUPENDOUS Wrestlemania rewatch marathon while Tom spends time with his partner Kelly, watches plenty of football and AEW, and enjoys more laughs with 'Daddy' himself, John Oliver.

As always, the show is packed with regular segments. Callum brings fresh Teachings including a head-scratcher about shopping bags. Tom’s Journal is full of the funniest and weirdest things from around the internet this week. Our Single of the Week highlights two brilliant new music releases you need to hear. Plus Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks listeners to share their favourite holiday's.

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