The Steve Austin Show

Steve’s back from Texas to catch up with Ken Anderson - formerly Mr. Kennedy in the WWE - to talk about Ken’s pro wrestling school, The Academy, which he runs with Shawn Daivari and Molly Holly in Minnesota. Join us as Ken and Steve break down the finer points of pro wrestling training, managing career expectations, what happened with Ken’s run in the WWE as well as his time in TNA, Ken’s battle with painkiller abuse and how he won that battle, and the perils of wearing body jewelry in the ring.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

"The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff has plenty to say about winning the WWWF title from Bruno Sammartino, working tag with The Superstar Billy Graham, fighting the Iron Sheik on a commercial airplane, raising hell with Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer, and getting clean thanks to the help of Nikita Koloff! You'll hear about kicking drugs, and starting his own ministry too!

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Wrestling Legends Edge and Christian join the show show to talk about their legendary careers and what's next for them!

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

Hall of Fame Manager Jim Cornette joins Steve to talk about his 40 plus year career in the wrestling business. This is Part Two.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

Hall of Fame Manager Jim Cornette joins Steve to talk about his 40 plus year career in the wrestling business. This is Part One.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

The King of Podcast One, Adam Carolla joins the Steve Austin Show and it went down exactly the way you thought it would!

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

Steve talks about starting the KETO diet and shares his experience. He also talks about traveling all over his new state residence of California.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Steve Austin sat down with The Boss, Vince McMahon, and pulled no punches! He asked about the Network, CM Punk, Cesaro, Sting, the Monday Night Wars, the death of the territories, The Undertaker's streak ending, the family business, his relationship with his son, Shane, whether or not Macho Man Randy Savage will go into the WWE Hall Of Fame, Jim Ross, and Vince vs Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

Country music superstar Luke Bryan joins Steve on the podcast today, talking about his new album WHAT MAKES YOU COUNTRY. Sit in with Steve and Luke for hunting stories, Luke’s pre-show ritual, his influences as a performer and his and Steve’s mutual admiration for chocolate labs and watches.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

On this week's SAS Classic - Jerry The King Lawler returns for part 2 of his interview with Steve. Picking up right where they last left off, hear Jerry discuss his experiences both with Andy Kaufman and Jim Carrey on the set of his film about Andy, 'Man On The Moon'.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

On today's SAS CLASSIC, Jerry "The King" Lawler joins Steve on the podcast to talk about his legendary career in professional wrestling. From his matches in and out of the ring, to his feud with Andy Kaufman, The King shares all in this epic two-parter.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

The oft-requested, the one and only Joey "Coco" Diaz finally joins Steve at 317 Gimmick Street for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation. Be here for tales from the set of THE LONGEST YARD (Adam Sandler version), stories about kicking substance abuse, Joey’s love for the South, riding motorcycles in New Jersey and THE EXORCIST!!

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

Ransom: Season 1 - Position of Trust is a story of greed and betrayal and how one’s outward appearance can be dangerously deceiving. Go to ransompodcast.com or follow Ransom on your favorite podcast app. Twelve-year-old McKay Everett disappeared from his Texas home in September 1995. His father Carl returned from an Amway meeting to find the back door ajar and the telephone ringing. On the line, a woman with a raspy voice demanded $500,000. Over the next week, the FBI played a game of cat-and-mouse with the kidnappers, who used inside information to stay one step ahead of the investigation. Ultimately the FBI uncovered a series of crimes that started long before McKay was taken. Most shocking of all was the suspect. McKay had been betrayed by someone he trusted – a pillar of the community hiding a dark secret. But decades later, McKay’s mother, Paulette, still isn’t satisfied with the official story. She doesn’t think everyone involved has been brought to justice.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

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 really such a thing as "extra bits" in stand-up.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

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 stories to share.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

Jim Cornette is back to share more stories from inside the squared circle... and OUT! He's got some great behind-the-scenes BS and of course, don't forget the ribs!

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

Midnight Express manager Jim Cornette joins Steve. Lightning strikes, diva fights, early Memphis wrestling, and a 2014 trip to the U.K.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024

Vince Russo returns to the Steve Austin Show! He gives a detailed, inside look at the Montreal Screw Job, what it was like working with Stone Cold and for good ole JR, and what he thinks about today's WWE product. Plus, hear Vince's very emotional recounting of the night Owen Hart died.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2024

Vince Russo was the head writer for the WWF during the attitude era! What was Stone Cold like to work with? Vince answers. How'd he get along with Vince McMahon Jr? Vince answers. And yes, Vince Russo is the guy who put Austin 316 on the mic at Monday Night Raw... a night he remembers and shares in vivid detail.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024

The Tommy Dreamer is back! This time - why he left WWE, how he became "The Innovator of Violence," tag teaming with Terry Funk, drinking human blood, his feud with Dixie Carter, Sandman's OD, the House of Hardcore, and his one big regret.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

Tommy Dreamer, the Innovator of Violence, talks about his favorite wrestler, Dusty Rhodes; his original name idea "Tommy Acid"; building his wrestling promotion House of Hardcore; his snoring buddy Bubba Ray Dudley of the Dudley Boyz; his original childhood dream; the tag team he turned down; and ECW & Violence!

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2024

Paige is no rookie to pro-wrestling! She's already 10 years in to a career that started as kid working for her dad's promotion in Europe! She's got some great stories about growing up in the biz, what she learned from both her parents, her WWE tryout, her days in NXT, and Dusty Rhodes!

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2024

Ever wonder who threw all those beers to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the ring? It was Mark Yeaton, former WWF/WWE timekeeper and referee! He's got the stories about near-misses, long throws, and how much beer they really went through each night! Mark also took part in 27 Wrestlemanias, was around for Hulkmania, had a front-row seat for Roddy Piper & Mr. T, and even drove the WWF ring truck (so he can tell you EXACTLY how those rings were made & what's changed since the 80s)!

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024

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 little advice to all the aspiring pro-wrestlers out there.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

Former WWE and WCW World Heavyweight champion Booker T finally makes an appearance on the Steve Austin Show! Join Booker and Steve as they cover some of Booker T's early days training in Texas under Scott Casey and Ivan Putski as well as correcting some history from King of the Ring 2001. Also, with Steve and Booker being into MMA, the guys break down this past weekend's UFC 228 as well as thoughts on Conor McGregor and other topics in the fight game.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2024

Little Egypt from the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) and host of Redneck Island After Show Podcast, joins Steve in studio to talk about the glory days of GLOW.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024

Shawn Michaels is talking about The Kliq - when, why & how it formed, and how X-Pac landed a spot in it so quickly. HBK is also talking about the famous MSG Curtain Call, is relationship with Vince McMahon, the origination of the Superkick, the Montreal Screw Job, Ric Flair, and the one gimmick of his career that he kinda regrets.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2024

Cowboy James Storm and Steve Austin are sharing their tag team pet peeves, and the worst matches of their respective careers (at least according to Dave Meltzer). They're also talking Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart, the Superkick, the Stone Cold Stunner, cars, vegetarians, and 80s heavy metal.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

TNA's Cowboy James Storm stopped by 316 Gimmick Street with a 6-pack of Coors Light and a whole mess of squared-circle stories. He's namin' names too - favorite promo guy, favorite of all time, and who gave him his gimmick. Plus, hear about his call to WCW, why he's partially blind in one eye, and which college offered him a scholarship to play basketball!

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2024

Former WCW World Champion David Arquette stops by 317 Gimmick Street! The star of SCREAM, EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS and READY TO RUMBLE is back in the professional wrestling game, training hard and maybe coming to a town near you. Join Steve and David as they chat about David's experience in WCW, how his acting experience translated to the squared circle (and vice versa) and how he's been getting in shape these days to step between the ropes.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

Ariane Andrew aka Cameron talks about her journey to WWE, and recent release. She shares her very candid reaction to the news, and contemplates her future in the squared-circle business. She also shares stories from her time competing on "Tough Enough" when Steve hosted, her decision to leave the WWE main roster and spend a year back at NXT, her experiences in the WWE women's locker room, filming the reality show "Total Divas" for E!, and her favorite match.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024

Leon White aka Big Van Vader had a heck of a conversation with Steve Austin... and this here's only the beginning! He talks a little Colorado college football, some stories from his days in the NFL with the Rams, and it's all wrestling from there - from how he got his name to his early training days to his first match against Bruiser Brody to landing with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2024

What about Raven? What about HIS classic episode? Well, here it is! Join Steve and Raven as they go deep into ring psychology, reading the audience and the little movements in the ring that go a long way. Also, Steve and Raven give much deserved praise to some of the legends of the ring including Dusty Rhodes, Jerry Lawler and Jake Roberts. All this plus lots of laughs from two-thirds of the WCW Comedy Trio!

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2024

Part Two with the WHOO!!!!

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2024

The Nature Boy Ric Flair! The man, the myth, the legend. The 16-time World Wrestling Champion joins Steve in person on the Steve Austin Show. Plus, we debut History of Cinema with Steve Austin: Pulp Fiction. SAS CLASSIC Episode #40!

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

Why didn't Steve ever wear the WWE championship belts? Or did he? And what about the tour busses that Triple H and John Cena travel in these days? Steve's answering all those questions and more with Teddy Fowler down in South Texas! Plus, they're breaking down UFC 175 & Ronda Rousey, picking a tag team to take on the BSR rats, and telling a whale of a true story (or two).

Transcribed - Published: 29 February 2024

Steve Austin & TedFowler361 are in Vegas... along with the word of the day! Plus, hear about the worst place Steve ever wrestled, what happened when Donald Trump got a stunner dropped on his ass, and whether or not Steve Austin will be at Wrestlemania 30.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2024

Bull James (formerly known as Bull Demspey at NXT) made his pro-wrestling debut at the age of 17, spent 18 months working with Taz, got schooled in the biz by Matt Borne (aka Doink The Clown), and has some great stories about the one & only, Dusty Rhodes. Bull's also talking about mean streaks & flipping the switch, cutting a good promo, his NXT try out, when he knew his days at WWE were numbered, body types in the squared circle, and some of his own heroes in the biz. Presented by Geico!

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2024

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 wrestling school there! Head over to GO-DR-POWER.com and stock up for the outdoor season!

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2024

Steve talks about almost dying in the shower, truck stops, buying tampons for the Mrs. and then dives into emails and fan phone calls.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2024

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 when a firehose of money and cocaine is turned on a small, tight knit community. Listen to and follow Varnamtown at Apple Podcasts now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/varnamtown/id1725195343

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2024