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465 - The Walking Dead with Guitarist/Author Scott Ian of Anthrax

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4.1529 Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2017

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Guitarist and co-founder of Anthrax, Scott Ian, talks about landing his dream job as a Walker on The Walking Dead, and his new book "Access All Areas: Stories From A Hard Rock Life" right now on Story Worthy! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Story Smash sold-out consistently at the Hollywood Improv for 3 years. It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 5:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! Watch 7 true hilarious stories in 1 hour! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

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0:00.0

Your favorite band's about to play a sold-out show. You got in. Over here. With a friend,

0:05.3

and found a spot close enough to see the set list. They're definitely playing your song. When you're

0:09.8

with Amex, it's not if it's going to happen. But when? American Express, don't live life without it.

0:23.9

Hey, it's Christine from Storyworthy.

0:26.7

What were some of your childhood dreams?

0:32.3

Ever since I was a kid imitating Flyboy zombie walk from George Romero's Dawn of the Dead.

0:37.1

I spent countless hours thinking about getting to be a zombie in a movie or TV show. I was going to be a walker in an episode on the fifth season of The Walking Dead.

0:42.3

Wow, that must have been amazing.

0:44.3

I wasn't just excited about this gig. I was losing my mind.

0:48.3

And I'd be working with effects master Greg Nicotero.

0:52.3

Greg had me crawl further out of my crap pile and had the visual effects guy come

0:56.9

on to the set to tell me what I needed to do to die like a real Walking Dead Walker.

1:02.3

What was it like to be on the Walking Dead?

1:05.2

It was the best ever.

1:07.5

Today on Storyworthy, guitarist, author, and co-founder of the metal band Anthrax,

1:13.0

Scott Ian talks about fulfilling his dream of being a zombie on The Walking Dead.

1:18.1

Stick around.

1:20.9

Hey, it's Scott Ian, and you're listening to Storyworthy.

1:23.6

Music Welcome.

1:41.3

Welcome to Storyworthy. My name is Christine Blackburn, and I'm coming to you from Defanga Canyon, California. I'm so glad you guys tuned in today, whether you're a long-time fan of the show or a new listener, welcome to Storyworthy.

1:51.9

Now, I hope you guys had a chance to enjoy the story last week with storyteller Christopher Rivas and his story kleptomaniac. This story, you guys, was off the hook. I mean, it was,

2:03.2

it wasn't just like about stealing, like, you know, little stuff like I stole that hamster from

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