Steve Takes Your Calls - SAS CLASSIC

The Steve Austin Show1h 2mMay 5, 2026

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In this classic episode of The Steve Austin Show, Steve takes listener calls from across the U.S. and UK, blending raw storytelling, humor, and candid reflections on his wrestling career. The episode opens with a vivid, humorous account of Steve being attacked by fire ants while grilling chicken and salmon at his Broken Skull Challenge filming location in Agua Dulce, California—turning a painful ordeal into a metaphor for wrestling psychology and resilience. He shares deep personal moments, including honoring his late dog Hershey with a tribute to a fan’s drawing, and reflects on his favorite matches, particularly with The Undertaker and Ric Flair. Listeners ask about dream wrestling matchups, diet strategies like keto, and legendary figures like Terry Funk and Bill Watts. Steve delivers thoughtful, often humorous insights, emphasizing that there’s no magic bullet in fitness—just consistency, work, and respect for the craft. The episode closes with a heartfelt appreciation for fans, sponsors, and the enduring legacy of pro wrestling. Key takeaways include: 1) Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and storytelling; 2) There’s no substitute for consistency and effort in fitness or life; 3) Authenticity and respect in wrestling—and in life—build lasting legacies; 4) Even small moments, like a fan’s drawing or a grilled chicken breast, can carry deep emotional weight; 5) The best matches and memories come from genuine connection, not just spectacle; 6) Never underestimate the power of a good story, even when it’s about ants; 7) Stay true to your roots while evolving—Steve’s journey from WCW to WWE mirrors his philosophy; 8) True legends like Terry Funk and Bill Watts shaped the business through work ethic and innovation.

Key Takeaways
1

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and storytelling.

2

There’s no substitute for consistency and effort in fitness or life.

3

Authenticity and respect in wrestling—and in life—build lasting legacies.

4

Even small moments, like a fan’s drawing or a grilled chicken breast, can carry deep emotional weight.

5

The best matches and memories come from genuine connection, not just spectacle.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Fire Ant Incident: A Grilling Disaster

Don't ever fuck with me again. If you want to fuck with me, let's do some chain wrestling. Let's do some shit. Let's entertain the people.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Dream Matches and Wrestling Legends

The reason I became Stone Cold Steve Austin was unique to my situation when I joined the then WWF. Going back to those days, yes, I would have thrived.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Keto Diet, Fitness, and the Myth of the Magic Bullet

There's no magic bullet. Like, you know, you're either at a caloric deficit or you are not. You're either working out enough or you're not.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Terry Funk: The Godfather of Hardcore

Terry Funk had it in spades, and he had the workmanship and the showmanship to go along with it. And that's why he had such a hell of a damn run.

Highlight
40:00
10 min

The WCW Days: Beer, Darts, and Brotherhood

Steve reminisces about his time in WCW, particularly his friendship with William Regal. He describes late-night drinking at Rover’s Return pub in Kissimmee, Florida, darts games, and the camaraderie forged during long taping seasons. He shares a wild Brian Pillman story involving a brutal chop that drew blood, illustrating the intensity of the era.

High-Impact Quotes
Don't ever fuck with me again. If you want to fuck with me, let's do some chain wrestling. Let's do some shit. Let's entertain the people.
Steve Austin13:48
Viral: 90.0
Terry Funk had it in spades, and he had the workmanship and the showmanship to go along with it. And that's why he had such a hell of a damn run.
Steve Austin56:33
Viral: 88.0
The reason I became Stone Cold Steve Austin was unique to my situation when I joined the then WWF. Going back to those days, yes, I would have thrived.
Steve Austin31:48
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Steve Austin
Topics Discussed
Fire Ant Encounter95%Wrestling History and Legacy90%Keto Diet and Fitness85%Personal Anecdotes and Humor80%Fan Engagement and Community75%Professional Wrestling Culture70%Nutrition and Caloric Deficit65%Career Reflection and Growth60%
People & Brands

Steve Austin

person

120xPositive

Hershey

person

15xPositive

Broken Skull Challenge

organization

15xPositive

Terry Funk

person

15xPositive

Ric Flair

person

12xPositive

WCW

organization

10xPositive

Hulk Hogan

person

8xPositive

Jim Ross

person

8xPositive

The Undertaker

person

7xPositive

William Regal

person

6xPositive

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