The Steve Austin Show

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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 Charlotte Flair!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 Fit Finlay.

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!

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.

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."