Best Big Van Vader Podcasts (2025)

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Chavo Guerrero Jr. PART ONE - SAS CLASSIC 1:04:41

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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! More with Chavo Guerrero Jr. this coming Thursday …

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Braun Strowman - SAS CLASSIC 1:17:48

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Braun Strowman (aka Adam Scherr) may no longer be part of the Wyatt Family, but he's also not looking to be the next "lumbering" big man! He's taking inspiration from Bruiser Brody, The Undertaker, and plenty of advice from Bray Wyatt and even Steve Austin as he prepares to get over as a singles guy. Hear his transformation from Strongman to WWE - …

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Episode 463: Monsters Of The Mat 1:15:20

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to the 1980s for some truly bizarre in-ring action from Chicagoland's very own Bob Luce! Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat embraced the wild, the wacky, and the downright creepy sides of professional wrestling. From mind-controlling sinister ministers to nearly unintelligible Kentucky…

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Ricky Morton - SAS CLASSIC 1:07:51

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Ricky Morton owns and runs "School of Morton" wrestling school, is one half of the dynamic Rock N Roll Express tag team, worked a million broadways with Ric Flair, has had no major injuries, and should be in the WWE Hall of Fame! He's talking to Steve about all of that... AND Jim Cornette & the Midnight Express, the great Magnum TA, the art of sell…

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It's A Thanksgiving Clusterf***! - SAS CLASSIC 46:57

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Steve rolls solo for this week's ep, catching us up on his eventful Thanksgiving holiday! Also, Steve previews his upcoming mule deer hunt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 462: Tony Joins Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling 1:19:03

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On this flashback edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to the 1980s—when Tony first joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling! Tony reflects on meeting the legendary Bob Caudle, falling in love with professional wrestling as a fan, and the moment he discovered the business was predetermined. It's a fun, heartfelt look at where …

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Stone Cold vs Bears - SAS CLASSIC 1:00:25

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Steve is joined by his illustrious wife Kristin as they BS about all the miscellaneous hassles and business going on at the Broken Skull Ranch 2.0. Hear all about Steve's experiences with Nevada wildlife, putting a trailer hitch on his new Corvette, police ride-alongs and flank steak recipes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Bull James - SAS CLASSIC 1:10:24

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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 tr…

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Episode 461: A Hero's Journey 1:55:18

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony pays tribute to one of the greats, Bob Caudle. The guys are then joined by AEW coach and wrestling legend Chris Hero to revisit some of the most memorable matches of his storied career. Chris guides the guys through his unforgettable battles with Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries, Kota Ibushi, an…

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Roamin' the BSR with Ted Fowler - SAS CLASSIC 1:10:10

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Steve Austin & Ted Fowler mixed up a couple of post-Christmas cocktails and hit the BSR in Steve's beloved Ford Bronco! Join the driving tour as they stop at deer stands, visit Al E. Gator, recap their holiday celebrations, and discuss the status of Ted's dating life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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Getting Dialed In with The Kraken - SAS CLASSIC 1:19:14

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"The Kraken" Jim Erwin rises yet again to be a guest on the podcast, joining Steve for a conversation about advances in gun technology, big game hunting and his career as an Army Ranger. Also, Steve shares some of the highlights from his mule deer hunt in the Nevada wilderness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Episode 460: ROH Death Before Dishonor IV 1:44:31

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad dive into Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor IV! The guys relive the excitement of this standout ROH event, breaking down three epic matches, moments, and rising stars that helped define one of wrestling's most influential promotions and are now major parts of All Elite Wrestling. From hard-…

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Tito Ortiz Is Coming For The Belt - SAS CLASSIC 1:15:42

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UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz stops by the studios to talk with Steve about his upcoming fight with former WWE superstar Alberto El Patron (Aka Alberto Del Rio). Tito covers his return to MMA after time off, how he deals with losses, his hyperbaric chamber and the importance of having a dedicated support system to deal with the darker times. See Pri…

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Hanging Out In The Valley with X-Pac PART 2 - SAS CLASSIC 42:10

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We're back with PART 2! Steve heads up to the valley to see Sean Waltman aka X-Pac to shoot the breeze about pro wrestling. Join the duo as they talk about NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV, tours of Japan, the state of pro wrestling today and where its headed and even some Puerto Rico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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Episode 459: Tony Watches PWG with Excalibur! 1:56:47

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by Tony's AEW commentary partner — the man behind the mask himself, Excalibur! The guys sit back and watch Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's 2011 Steen Wolf, featuring some of the wildest action from one of wrestling's most beloved independent promotions. It's Tony's first-ever PWG watch-alo…

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Hanging Out In The Valley with X-Pac PART 1 - SAS CLASSIC 44:38

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Steve takes the show on the road, up the 405 to visit Sean Waltman aka X-Pac to shoot the breeze about pro wrestling. Join the duo as they talk about NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV, tours of Japan, the state of pro wrestling today and where its headed and even some Puerto Rico. Stay tuned for PART TWO on Thursday! Original Air Date: August 27, 2018 See …

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WWE Hall of Famer "World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry PART 2 - SAS CLASSIC 1:00:41

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We're back with PART TWO with WWE Hallf of Famer "World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry! Mark joins Steve this week on the podcast as the Texas Rattlesnake makes the trip to Austin, Texas to talk with the World's Strongest Man in person! Mark and Steve talk about Mark's weightlifting origins, Ron Simmons, Vince McMahon, the Rock and a TON more. HUEL - …

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Episode 458: The Stars Of CHIKARA 1:36:37

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad dive into the wild, colorful world of CHIKARA! The guys sit back and enjoy a collection of matches featuring future AEW stars like Eddie Kingston, Brodie Lee, Daddy Magic, and Orange Cassidy — back when he was known as Red Fire Ant! From hilarious moments to pure wrestling magic, Tony and Conra…

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WWE Hall of Famer "World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry PART 1 - SAS CLASSIC 1:00:24

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Mark Henry joins Steve this week on the podcast as the Texas Rattlesnake makes the trip to Austin, Texas to talk with the World's Strongest Man in person! Mark and Steve talk about Mark's weightlifting origins, Ron Simmons, Vince McMahon, the Rock and a TON more. Stay tuned for PART TWO this Thursday! HUEL - Use code STEVE at www.huel.com/STEVE for…

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AJ Kirsch - SAS CLASSIC 1:09:46

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A.J. Kirsch competed on WWE’s TOUGH ENOUGH Season 5 with Stone Cold as the host. Join Steve and A.J. as they talk about the Tough Enough experience, A.J.'s current role with the Hoodslam promotion, his recent knee surgery, DATING NAKED, and why Nickelback is awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Episode 457: Ring Of Honor Spectacles 1:42:42

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad travel back 15 years to relive three unforgettable showcases from Ring of Honor's Honor Club! Tony experiences for the very first time a wrestling classic between two future Hall of Famers — AJ Styles vs. Bryan Danielson — a match that still ranks among Conrad's all-time favorites. Then, the gu…

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Bob "Hardcore" Holly PART 2 - SAS CLASSIC 1:15:22

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In Part 2 of his chat with Bob "Hardcore" Holly, Steve and the Big Shot talk some pro wrestling, including working stuff together in the ring, Steve Blackman stories, Brawl For All, and much more! Also, Bob and Steve put over OZARK~! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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Wilderness Survival with Bob "Hardcore" Holly PART 1 - SAS CLASSIC 1:13:59

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Bob "Hardcore" Holly makes his debut on the podcast as he finally hooks up with Steve for a conversation. Join Steve and Bob for a chat about pro wrestling injuries, putting down roots in Iowa, customizing vehicles and Bob's affinity for the outdoors and surviving off the wilderness. Join us for part 2 with Bob Holly this coming Tuesday. See Privac…

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Episode 456: Samoa Joe's Forgotten Matches 1:33:14

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad rewind about 20 years to revisit the tail end of Samoa Joe's legendary reign as ROH World Champion and his early days in TNA. The guys relive some incredible matches Joe had in the Ohio and western Pennsylvania region against Christopher Daniels and Chris Hero. Plus, Tony reveals his Top 5 Most…

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The Antelope Hunt with Mitch Bailey - SAS CLASSIC 1:04:47

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Mitch Bailey, Nevada guide supreme and Steve's brother-in-law, joins Steve today to talk about all the action from their recent antelope hunt in the wilderness of the Silver State. Learn about hunting etiquette, why antelope is so awesome and Steve discovers pickled eggs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

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Steve Still Likes Beer (Dr. Tom Prichard PART 2) - SAS CLASSIC 1:07:24

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Dr. Tom Prichard is back with Steve for the second part of a conversation discussing his new wrestling school and the time he trained Vince McMahon for his match against Steve Austin at WWF St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1999. Later in the show, Steve - along with his illustrious wife Kristen - gives the Heisman stiff arm to the rumors and innuendo a…

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Episode 455: Tag Team Turmoil 1:45:41

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad travel back nearly 40 years to a classic episode of World Championship Wrestling from September 1987! The card is stacked — Lex Luger battles Barry Windham for the United States Title, Jimmy Garvin, Jimmy Valiant, and Nikita Koloff are all in action, and Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard face the …

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Jake "The Snake" Roberts is putting on a wrestling clinic! He's talking the art of cheating, selling, the powder, good referees, and the effective use of the DDT! He's also got stories about Andre The Giant, Stu Hart & Calgary, blades and getting color, and how he got his name! And he's even got some thoughts on redemption, second chances, and life…