If you want to be a pro-wrestler, this is the episode for you! Nightmare Danny Davis, founder of Ohio Valley Wrestling, and one of Stone Cold's own mentors, has plenty to say about learning the art of pro-wrestling - from psychology to in-ring basics to health & safety. He also recounts his own open tryout experience, the origins of the "Nightmare," tag teaming under the management of Jim Cornette, his worst injury, and the start and evolution of OVW... and why you ought to consider going to...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min
It's round 2 with Steve Austin and Jerry Only of the Misfits! This time it's all about former singer Michael Graves, Jerry taking over the vocal duties, the path forged by the Ramones, the 25th Anniversary featuring Black Flag's Dez Cadena on guitar, the music biz in general and how Jerry & the Misfits have managed to survive and prosper, and new music with new members! Yes, there's some coming, and Jerry shares the deets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Feb 15, 2024•59 min
The Misfits lead singer Jerry Only had quite an adventure wrestling for WCW. Hear details of his infamous cage match with Dr. Death, the role Vampiro played in Jerry's pro-wrestling career, and how WCW almost broke up The Misfits! Plus, Jerry's talking about how The Misfits formed, what it was like working with Glenn Danzig & why Glenn ultimately left the band. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 12, 2024•54 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.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Steve talks about almost dying in the shower, truck stops, buying tampons for the Mrs. and then dives into emails and fan phone calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 06, 2024•56 min
Steve Austin went to Monday Night RAW in Los Angeles earlier this week, and shot the shit with a bunch of his wrestling buddies! It was a damn family reunion! Plus, Steve's answering your questions! Love & marriage, injuries, bathroom issues - he's got advice for everything! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 01, 2024•57 min
NYC Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg joins Steve to talk pro-wrestling, football, hip hop and pop music! They discuss the Washington Redskins name, RG3's future, the evolution of pro football, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon as a commentator, Vince McMahon on Tuesday Night Titans, Guerilla Monsoon, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and the current WWE product and commentators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 30, 2024•47 min
Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of Twin Peaks, called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Josh and Kyle investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happens ...
Jan 25, 2024•3 min
Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramon, joins Steve in the ring. So lock up kid, grab a head lock, one tackle, drop down, reverse, a hip toss, and get ready for THING IN THE RING! Episode #32.Original Air Date 7/25/2013 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Shane "Hurricane" Helms has plenty to say about being a heel, a babyface, and a tweener (and he's talking to you, Darth Vader). He's adapted to the changing business, the presentation of the product, the ring style of his various gimmicks, and what it means to bring "the gaga." He has a best body of work, a favorite character, and insight into his relationship with Vince McMahon. Shane's also sharing thoughts on WWE's Backlash event and Jinder Mahal's future, along with a few words of wisdom for...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min
WWE COO Triple H sat down with Steve for a live conversation on WWE Network Monday night, and now you can hear it right here! They talk Royal Rumble & Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Triple H's evolution at WWE, NXT, Chynna in the Hall of Fame, CM Punk's departure, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, Rick Flair, NWO vs DX, and Pro Wrestling vs Sports Entertainment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On today's SAS CLASSIC, It's drugs, near-death, and deliverance with X-Pac aka the 1-2-3 Kid aka Sean Waltman! Check out part 1 of Steve's intense conversation with the former WWE wrestler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
It's a family reunion in Edna, TX as Steve sits down with brothers Kevin & Jeff to share some of their more colorful childhood stories! You'll also hear what it's like to be a working man doing shifts at McDonalds, the Coast Guard, and as a contractor. Find out who was a bull rider, who moved apartments with nothing but a shopping cart, and who's the most eloquent cusser! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Sixteen year professional wrestling referee Tim White joins Steve to talk the toughest guys in the business, what it takes to be a referee, and the great Andre The Giant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Steve talks about the life and career of Joanie Lauer aka CHINA in this episode. He goes over his experiences with her during his career as well as her tragic passing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Rip Rogers has a hell of a twitter account (@Hustler2754) filled with all sorts of great advice and observations about the pro-wrestling biz! Yeah, a lot's changed since he was last in the squared circle, but as you'll hear him say, not the fundamentals or the psychology! He's telling it like it is when it comes to heels vs babyfaces, working punches, bumping, selling, reading the crowd, and tucking in those boot laces! He's also got stories about working with Dick The Bruiser, Lanny Poffo, and ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Eric Bischoff is back... and this time he's talking WCW - how he ended up running the show, the Monday Night wars with WWF, having Dusty Rhodes book, adding Kevin Nash to the roster, and the real reason he fired Steve Austin! Plus, nWo and Hulk Hogan stories! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 28, 2023•57 min
This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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
