The Steve Austin Show

The Freebirds are going into the WWE Hall of Fame during Wrestlemania weekend, and no one has better Freebirds stories than Diamond Dallas Page! He's sharing some of his favorites with Steve. Plus, Ted Fowler returns with drunken tales from a Mexican jail, what it means to "throw some leg," the best way to combat chiggers, and his love-hate (but mostly love) relationship with golf.

Former Navy SEAL, and host of the "Unbeatable Mind" podcast, Mark Divine, gives an inside look at what it takes to make it through SEAL training, and why some premiere athletes don't. He's also talking about the SEALFit program he created and adapted to train both potential SEALs and civilians, and how it differs from crossfit. He's got stories about his own time in BUD/S, hell week, being "Honor Man," the power of "team," and why mental and emotional toughness and preparedness might be more important that physical training when it comes to SEAL success. He's also sharing tips straight out of his "Unbeatable Mind" program that you can apply to your daily life to make you more focused, efficient, and ultimately more successful at whatever task at hand.

Steve Austin & Ted Fowler poured a couple of jack & cokes & hit the record button on the ZoomH4N down at the Broken Skull Ranch, and this is what resulted - the merits of wearing helmets on motorcycles and hard hats at job sites; the status of Al E. Gator at Tombstone Lake; why it's bad to submerge your iPhone in lake water; Fabio; the only reason you'd ever need to order custom Chuck Taylors; Teddy's new nickname (#LILT); and a breakdown of Holly Holm's surprising loss to Miesha Tate and what it means for Ronda Rousey.

Two-time NBA All-Star and current LA Lakers center, Roy Hibbert, loves the WWE, MMA, and reality TV shows! He's a graduate of Georgetown University, a newly-minted LA local, and says he's not good at "trash talkin'" on the court! But he's calling out those who are! And he's giving an inside look at life in the NBA - from the specially-outfitted planes for the players to how he spends his NBA salary to working out with the great Tim Duncan to being star-struck by Lebron James! Roy's sharing workout and nutrition tips, and explaining why naps on game days are important! You'll also hear the story behind his $75k fine, his visit with a sports psychologist, and how he deals with the camera crews following the Lakers 24/7 for Kobe Bryant's final season!

It's part 2 with Vince Russo who's not shy about expressing his thoughts on what's wrong with today's pro-wrestling product! But don't worry, he's got equally strong opinions on how to fix it! Plus, he shares his take on the plight of Roman Reigns, why concussions have become such an issue, and how come finishes like the DDT are getting lost in the squared circle. You'll also hear the details on why Vince Russo was fired for a second time at WWE back in 2002, what effect he thinks the MMA is having on the pro-wrestling audience, and just how out of touch Vince McMahon may be with the fans.

Paul Lazenby is Steve Austin's movie stunt double, and returns to the podcast to explain why he shaved off his goatee! Okay, that's not the only reason! Paul's got a new book out, "When We Were Bouncers: Famous Actors, Athletes, and others Tell Insane Stories Of Their Days Behind The Velvet Rope." Everyone from Diamond Dallas Page to Samoa Joe to Bas Rutten to Renzo Gracie sat down with Paul & shared some wild stories from their days as club bouncers. You'll hear about the crazy fights, Paul's "Mad Dog Look," hyper-vigilance, how to protect yourself from a head-butt, and the 3 qualities needed to be a bouncer. Paul and Steve also tell some movie set stories, and offer up a sneak peek at who may be starring in "Titanic 2." It's not Leonardo DiCaprio, and it's called method acting, people!

Vince Russo is weighing in on the return of Shane-O-Mac to WWE - what he liked about it, what he did not, and what he would change if he could. He also has plenty of thoughts on character development, the art and importance of a good vignette, and what he feels is the biggest mistake that WWE is making right now. He's also got details on his latest endeavor, vincerussobrand.com, and a legit offer for Mr. Vince McMahon!

"30 Minutes of pure solid gold." That's what Steve Austin and MLW Radio's Court Bauer think about the opening of this week's Monday Night RAW, and they're gonna put their money where their mouths are, and back up that incredible claim! It's a play-by-play breakdown of Brock Lesnar's nasty attack on Dean Ambrose that ended up with Ambrose in an ambulance. It's a deep dive analysis of the surprise return of Shane-O Mac and the less-than-amicable reunion with his CEO father, and superstar sister, and what Shane-O's WM match with The Undertaker could mean for the future of WWE. It's a detailed dissection of the great promos cut by the one & only Paul Heyman, and what makes it so potentially devastating for Dean Ambrose. It's some serious armchair booking for Wrestlemania 32 in Texas. And it's 80-minutes of pure podcast gold from the award-winning podcast that ain't never won no award.

Wade Keller is back to dissect the Fastlane PPV with Steve, and there seems to be a theme to this one, but not necessarily one that WWE was going for... can you say #NoSell? What about #CuriousFinish? Or maybe #QuestionableFiller? How 'bout a plain ole #WTF? There were some high notes too, a favorite match, some damn fine mic work, and a definite #POP in the building. But who are all the favorable comments for? Dean Ambrose? Roman Reigns? Chris Jericho? Brock Lesnar? The Wyatt Family? Edge and Christian? Sasha Banks? Charlotte and Ric Flair? Golddust and R Truth? Give a listen and find out!

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.

Wade Keller returns to talk about Daniel Bryan's retirement, Titus O'Neil's suspension and whether or not race had anything to do with the decision, the debut & subsequent booking of AJ Styles, and all the injuries that have decimated the WWE lineup, and what it means for the road to Wrestlemania 32 in Texas. Who will take on Triple H? Will it be Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose or Brock Lesnar? And what about The Undertaker? What does The Rock's return mean for Roman, and how should Kevin Owens be utilized? And then there's the whole question of "Baywatch" and someone falling off a surfboard, and being eaten by a Great White shark... what?!?

Chris Bell returns to talk about his new documentary "Prescription Thugs," and what it was like making the documentary about prescription pill addiction when he had an addiction problem himself! He talks openly about hitting rock bottom, spending 3 months in rehab, and having part of his own story chronicled in his latest doc. He's also speaking about the death of his older brother, professional wrestler, Mike "Mad Dog" Bell, and what Chris & his younger brother Mark are doing to keep Mad Dog's spirit alive.

Broken Skull Challenge competitor Todd Carroll had a heck of a run on the SkullBuster - a run that ultimately ended in heartbreaking defeat. Todd shares the play-by-play on his strategy as he moved through the course (including his deliberate tumble down Heartbreak Hill, and a killer wrestling match in The Pit), and then details the final few agonizing feet of Ropeburn that basically did him in. He talks preparation, gear, and first-day nerves meeting Steve Austin!

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.

Let's go back to 1999. It's The Rock vs Mankind for the World Championship. DX, Chyna, Ken Shamrock & The Corporation, and the bossman himself, Vince McMahon, are there too. Everything's on the line. It's a battle for the ages... and then the glass breaks! And here comes Stone Cold Steve Austin! You wanna know what it took to make that match, and that Stone Cold "pop" happen? Steve's doing the behind-the-scenes play-by-play on all the action - the bumps, the blind feeds, the rule manipulations, the finishes, and that illustrious "pop" heard 'round the world.

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.

Ian Murphy defeated Tommy Hackenbruck to become the reigning champ of the Broken Skull Challenge on CMT! So Steve sat down with Ian to find out how he did it. Hear Ian's competition strategy, his training regimen, and how he approached each obstacle on the Skull Buster! He reveals which was most difficult, and which played right into his skill set. You'll also hear about Ian's wrestling days, why he gave up his MMA fighting career, and how he got into scuba & shooting bows!

Steve and Danny from TheFullPint.com break down craft beers, IPAs, dank brews, hops, aromas, and everything in between! They sip & review and discuss the growing craft beer market, some of their favorite brewers, and why San Diego in particular seems to be such a hot spot. You'll be a beer connoisseur, and possibly a little drunk, by the time you finish this one! Swig of beer for the podcast man!

Ryan Satin, founder of ProWrestlingSheet.com, and former TMZ employee, broke the news about Macho Man Randy Savage's death, TNA Impact's cancellation on Spike TV, and Rey Mysterio being released from WWE. He's also been yelled at by Ultimate Warrior, and is happy that James Storm resigned with TNA! He's sharing all of those stories and more. And then... Steve and Ryan go in-depth on the Netflix series, "Making A Murderer." What does Steve Austin think about Steve Avery & Brendan Dassey's current plight? Find out...

Steve Austin is back at 316 Gimmick Street, and does he have a tale to tell about how he made it back from the BSR to Marina Del Rey, CA! He also has some thoughts on Ted DiBiase, the rumored 2016 Ford Bronco, the Alabama Crimson Tide & Clemson Tigers, and the WWE's camera work. Plus, the latest update on Shona!