Jesse "The Body" Ventura returns to the Steve Austin Show, and this time he's telling stories about working with Vince McMahon Sr, vs Vince McMahon Jr; being in the ring with Chyna; his 2009 return to Monday Night RAW after the big WWE lawsuit; and what happened when he tried to unionize the pro-wrestling biz. He's also dropping some 411 on the legalization of marijuana, why he's such an advocate, and what it took to write his latest book, "The Marijuana Manifesto." See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Dec 21, 2023•53 min
Jesse Ventura stopped by 316 Gimmick Street, and this is part 1 of an incredibly interesting conversation that starts with dogs and whales, and segues into some amazing pro-wrestling stories! Jesse talks about his first-ever gimmick and first match, explains how he became "Jesse The Body Ventura," why he jumped to WCW, his love of Superstar Billy Graham, and the real reason you've never seen him (and probably never will) as a special guest at Wrestlemania! He also shares the story of his color c...
Dec 19, 2023•55 min
Becky Lynch is the Smackdown Women's Champion and she's telling Steve how that happened. You'll hear about her journey to NXT and her awesome matches with Sasha Banks. She's also talking about her 7 year break from pro-wrestling, her short-lived stint as a flight attendant, her two lost wild-child years, and her love of grunge music, journaling, MMA, and yoga. Plus, she shares her take on performance, selling, psychology, the return of Bill Goldberg, Fit Finley, how she handles life on the road ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min
WWE composer Jim Johnston joins Steve to talk about some of their favorite entrance themes. Hear what inspired the themes for Stone Cold, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, D-Generation X, and Shawn Michaels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Steve Austin chronicles his pro-wrestling journey... from his college days playing football to hanging up the cleats to attend Chris Adams wrestling school at the Sportatorium to being inspired by The Fabulous Freebirds and Von Erichs to his very first match & finish inside the squared circle, which also happened to be on live TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Dusty Rhodes was instrumental in Steve Austin's wrestling career, and while you've heard Steve share stories about Dusty & Dusty's influence, you've never heard him speak like this before! Steve and Jim Ross celebrate the life of their friend and true wrestling legend, The American Dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Dean Ambrose has plenty to say about his early days in the business, his attitude toward the squared circle, getting the WWE call, The Shield's formation and original gimmick, and taking on Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 32. He's also talking about country music, his childhood, and how great it feels to be able to take care of his mom! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 30, 2023•59 min
Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Steve Austin have a lot in common, as it turns out. They both dig beer, RVs and...they were both pro wrestlers! Join Steve and Chavo as they talk about custom brews, growing up in the Guerrero family, Florida wrestling, Chavo's role with Lucha Underground and wrestling rings! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr
We start off 2020 with a classic episode featuring the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be - Bret "The Hitman" Hart! Join Steve and Bret as they talk about their epic rivalry back in 1997 as well as Bret's memories growing up in the infamous Hart Dungeon. Also, we've got stories featuring Dynamite Kid, Andre the Giant and "Dr. D." David Schultz! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Nov 23, 2023•59 min
We start off 2020 with a classic episode featuring the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be - Bret "The Hitman" Hart! Join Steve and Bret as they talk about their epic rivalry back in 1997 as well as Bret's memories growing up in the infamous Hart Dungeon. Also, we've got stories featuring Dynamite Kid, Andre the Giant and "Dr. D." David Schultz! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 20 min
AJ Styles is killing it at WWE, and talking about what it took to get to this point in his career. He's recounting the journey he made from WCW to TNA to the Bullet Club at New Japan Pro Wrestling, and how that eventually led him to WWE. He's telling stories about the Styles Clash, "The Phenomenal One," and his first-ever Wrestlemania experience earlier this year in Dallas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Nov 16, 2023•55 min
“The Boss” Sasha Banks joins Steve this week to share her incredible journey becoming a WWE Superstar! Sasha discusses her childhood, MMA training, her wrestling training in Massachusetts, how she created “The Boss” in NXT, dealing with nerves before a match, favorite places to perform, future plans and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Edge and Christian joined the show to talk with Steve about their start and they also look back on the road they traveled to get to where they are in their respective careers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Oh hell yeah! The Rock 'n' Roll Express are going into the WWE Hall of Fame! It's about dang time! And Robert Gibson is not only talking about how that feels, he's also sharing stories from the 40 years in the ring that it took em to get there! Hear how he got teamed up with Ricky Morton, where the name and look came from, what it was like working for Bill Watts, Jim Crockett, and Jerry Lawler, and how he got Jim Cornette to stop shoot-swinging that tennis racquet at him! Robert also remembers t...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
It's Part TWO with the hilarious Bill Burr. And guess what... Bill Burr flies helicopters. For real. And he's telling Steve all about it - why he wanted to, how he learned, where and when he practices, and if he's ever had any close calls! He's also giving an inside look at the writer's room of his Netflix show, "F Is For Family," what it's like working with Vince Vaughan (the producer backing the show), why he relates to crying babies on planes, when he stopped working clean, and if there's rea...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr
Bill Burr is one of the funniest comics working today, but as you'll hear straight from his mouth, his was no overnight success! He talks about how he got his start, his early days doing open mics, the good and bad gigs, and his big break. He and Steve also discuss the parallels between the pro-wrestling and comedy biz - road travel, paying your dues, and working the crowd. And Bill is a huge wrestling fan (thanks to friend, the late, great Patrice O'Neal), and has a couple of his own Hulk Hogan...
Oct 31, 2023•57 min
Bruce Prichard, host of the Something To Wrestle With podcast, joins Steve as they wrestle with all kinds of pro-wrestling topics including what it really takes to write a Royal Rumble and book the match, John Cena's work and career, the Rock & Roll Express and the Midnight Express not being in the WWE Hall of Fame, Kurt Angle's upcoming HOF induction, the "it" factor of AJ Styles, what it takes to get over and stay over, how Bruce ended up being assigned to work creatively with Stone Cold S...
Oct 26, 2023•59 min
Bruce Prichard, host of the Something To Wrestle With podcast, joins Steve as they wrestle with all kinds of pro-wrestling topics including what it really takes to write a Royal Rumble and book the match, John Cena's work and career, the Rock & Roll Express and the Midnight Express not being in the WWE Hall of Fame, Kurt Angle's upcoming HOF induction, the "it" factor of AJ Styles, what it takes to get over and stay over, how Bruce ended up being assigned to work creatively with Stone Cold S...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Steve dials up former WWE and WCW Head of Creative Vince Russo for a deep dive into the art of the shoot promo, specifically Brian Pillman's "Loose Cannon"-era promo in ECW back in February 1996. Later, Steve and Vince break down the lack of character development in current pro wrestling as well as Vince's new affinity for MTV's TEEN MOM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Big Show is telling some tall tales on the Stone Cold podcast... about the Monday Night Wars, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Floyd Mayweather, meeting Hulk Hogan, leaving WCW, and his current run at WWE. He's also doing his best impersonations of Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, speaking candidly about his relationship with Vince McMahon, explaining why Triple H wants no association with or credit for Big Show's success in the squared circle, answering honestly about retirement, and doling out a ...
Oct 17, 2023•59 min
Sam Roberts has a fav wrestler, a couple favorite matches, and a lot of opinions about NXT, Charlotte, Finn Balor, Roman Reigns, and Japanese style wrestling. Plus, he's talking about his feud with Kevin Pollack, working with Opie & Anthony, and why he thinks Sean "X-Pac" Waltman is one of the smartest guys in the biz! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Podcast host, Sirius/XM radio personality, and die-hard wrestling fan, Sam Roberts brings "What's the happs?" to 316 Gimmick Street! He and Steve talk favorite wrestlers & matches, Sting's future, the A-level talent at NXT, Kurt Angle, Monday Night RAW. Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt (the heel?), & Kevin Owens. You'll also hear a little Star Trek talk, and a rundown of the limited (and mostly fast food) "fuel" Sam will feed his body. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Steve and Josh Barnett talk about who's tougher- UFC fighters or Pro Wrestlers. Then they go down the list of top 10 UFC studs. (Part 2 of 2) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Josh Barnett talks about his UFC and Pro Wrestling adventures...plus what's got him motivated for the upcoming UFC 164 in Milwaukee. Part 1 of 2! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Steve and Michael take a trip down memory lane on this amazing episode. Michael talks about his time in the business, his wild times and the state of the business today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Comedian and actor Will Sasso aka Curly from "The Three Stooges" does his best impersonations and shares some stories from the set with Steve on this episode of the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr
Steve returns from his BSR trip with entertaining road stories and the tale of his shotgun battle with a woodpecker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 21, 2023•49 min
Y2J finally comes to 317 Gimmick Street as Steve welcomes Chris Jericho to the podcast! Join Chris and Steve for a diverse discussion about rock bands, Chris's wrestling origins in Canada, podcasting adventures and, of course, lots of pro wrestling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Trish Stratus, sexy 7 time WWE Women's Champion, joins Steve to talk some hogwash, then delve into her early life, pro wrestling, and her current doings at www.trishstratus.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Bill Dundee is a Memphis wrestling legend and one of the early influential figures in Steve's pro wrestling career. Join Steve and Bill as they talk about Bill's decades-long feud with Jerry Lawler, becoming the "Superstar," the origins of the Thesz Press, having a big house in Memphis, territory stories and the epic Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl of 1979! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min
