The Steve Austin Show: Goldberg's Garage – SAS CLASSIC

Release Date: January 27, 2026
Podcast Network: PodcastOne
Featured Guest: Bill Goldberg

Episode Overview

This episode is a classic installment featuring a deep-dive tour of Bill Goldberg's legendary garage. Steve Austin joins his fellow pro wrestling icon at the Goldberg family compound for an in-person, sometimes irreverent, tour of muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and the stories behind them. The two share personal tales about car collecting, why certain vehicles hold deep personal value, and trade playful barbs as Steve tries—and hilariously fails—to buy some of Goldberg’s most prized rides. The conversation unites car culture, wrestling camaraderie, and stories of family and legacy in true Steve Austin fashion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Training, Recovery, and "Broken Skull Challenge" Prep

• (00:38–06:49)
  • Austin shares his daily fitness and rehab grind as he preps for the new season of "Broken Skull Challenge" despite an ongoing shoulder injury.
  • He explains the concept of "fasted cardio" and details his diet and workout adjustments, proudly "cutting out the Broken Skull IPA" for the moment.
  • "I'm just waiting for them to give me the green light because I'm not going to push the envelope and f*** this damn thing up." — Steve Austin (02:03)

2. Pre-Fight Hype: UFC 200

• (06:49–14:42)
  • Austin previews the UFC 200 fight card, offering commentary and predictions, notably supporting Brock Lesnar and Miesha Tate.
  • He praises athletes for their grit and draws wrestling/MMA parallels in work ethic.
  • "You talk about a bad son of a bitch... Frankie Edgar, really pulling for Frankie." — Steve Austin (11:58)

3. Entering Goldberg’s Garage: The Grand Tour

• (14:44–29:50)
  • Steve and Bill kick off the garage tour, with Goldberg introducing several key muscle cars, including:
    • 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack: Restoration plans explained after a fender-bender and discovery of a rare “stripe delete” detail.
      • "I so ignorantly backed it out of the garage and hit the garage... It's one of the first cars I bought." — Bill Goldberg (14:54)
    • Muscle car history discussions: Goldbergs’ youth, influences from family, and formative years as a car lover.
    • Goldberg's first car, a 1976 Trans Am, comes with a wild story involving theft and a broken arm.
      • "It was stolen... they ended up confiscating it in pieces." — Bill Goldberg (19:07)
    • Steve’s first car, a '71 Firebird Formula, and car culture nostalgia from the '70s and '80s.

4. Mopar Obsession: Chargers, Cudas, and More

• (29:51–34:46)
  • Goldberg dives into Mopar love: uniqueness, wild colors, individualism, and “big ostentatious motors.”
  • Explores the distinction between Dodge Coronet and GTX, and relives a story about auctioning a Superbird for charity with NASCAR luminaries.
    • "It's the big ostentatious motors, it's... the individuality I like that broke the mold." — Bill Goldberg (31:04)
  • 1970½ Z28 Trans Am SCCA Race Car: A racebred oddity with a wild Ford engine in a Chevy ("completely ratted out") and the tale of Goldberg’s wife having to drive it up a hill because he couldn't handle the racing clutch.
    • "To further emasculate myself... I couldn't get it up the hill. My wife had to drive it." — Bill Goldberg (34:54)

5. Trucks, Sentimentality, and Family Heirlooms

• (22:17–25:41, 47:47–49:04)
  • The 1967 Mercury 100 farm truck, inherited from his wife’s Canadian family, is deeply sentimental and not for sale at any price.
    • "There's no amount of money you can place on memories." — Bill Goldberg (22:46)
  • The 1962 Ford Thunderbird: Goldberg’s grandmother’s car, a reminder of childhood, Texas wrestling, and family roots.
    • "My grandmother bought [the T-Bird] new and I used to drive it to high school..." — Bill Goldberg (46:47/47:49)

6. Hands-On Restoration and Car Care

• (23:35–25:49)
  • Goldberg describes his approach to restoration—handles all cosmetic and assembly work himself but outsources internal engine work.
  • Garage OCD: Months of cleaning and prepping the garage for Jay Leno’s TV visit, emphasizing priorities—family always comes first.

7. Motorcycle & Daily Drivers

• (27:06–29:55)
  • Goldberg keeps some key motorcycles for sentimental reasons, including the first West Coast Chopper he received from Jesse James.
  • When it comes to daily driving, Goldberg rotates based on mood and purpose—everything from a ‘99 Dodge Ram (purchased for anonymity) to his wife's Escalade.

8. Chevy Biscayne, Pontiac Trans Am, and the Historic Lawman

• (39:32–44:52)
  • 1959 Chevy Biscayne: Moonshine history and "art deco" design, bought at a bargain but now prized by Goldberg and show attendees alike.
  • Cobra Replica & Superformance NASCAR-powered: Goldberg describes hair-raising test drives, snapping bolts with sheer engine torque, and family reactions.
  • The "Lawman" Super Boss: The jewel of Goldberg’s collection—a Vietnam era morale car built for American servicemen overseas.
    • "This car was campaigned in Vietnam... over 300,000 servicemen saw it. I bought it, reenacted the tour with Ford, and now my son owns it." — Bill Goldberg (44:52)
  • Details the unique history: Only surviving example, 1,200hp, original magnesium blower, priceless emotional value.

9. Steve’s (Failed) Attempts to Buy Goldberg’s Cars

• (23:10+, 35:38+, 54:16+)
  • Throughout the episode, Austin makes recurring—always lowball—offers for Goldberg’s vehicles, including the Lawman, Mercury truck, and others. Goldberg rebuffs all, often humorously:
    • "150 grand would not get you the blower off that car. And the blower is original magnesium..." — Bill Goldberg (55:07)
    • "Will you take 15,000 cash for it?" - Steve Austin, repeated throughout the tour.
    • "I'll give you the jack for 200 grand. The Lawman—not a chance." — Bill Goldberg (55:29)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | 02:03 | "I'm just waiting for them to give me the green light because I'm not going to push the envelope..." | Steve Austin | | 18:44 | "Man, my first badass car... was a 71 Firebird Formula..." | Steve Austin | | 19:07 | "It was stolen... they ended up confiscating it in pieces." | Bill Goldberg | | 22:46 | "There's no amount of money you can place on memories." | Bill Goldberg | | 29:01 | "If I pull up in a 99 Dodge, that's a piece of crap. They're not gonna even look twice." | Bill Goldberg | | 31:04 | "It's the big ostentatious motors... it's the individuality I like that broke the mold." | Bill Goldberg | | 34:54 | "I couldn't get it up the hill. My wife had to drive it." | Bill Goldberg | | 44:52 | "This car was campaigned in Vietnam... over 300,000 servicemen saw it... now my son owns it." | Bill Goldberg | | 55:07 | "150 grand would not get you the blower off that car. And the blower is original magnesium..." | Bill Goldberg | | 55:29 | "I'll give you the jack for 200 grand. The Lawman—not a chance." | Bill Goldberg | | 56:59 | "We do so much stuff and the reality is they're the heroes. We don't do. We entertain them." | Bill Goldberg | | 58:32 | "You're just like that cactus right there. You're a real prick. I offered you 350 GS. You turned me down."| Steve Austin |

Memorable Segments with Timestamps

• Broken Skull Challenge Breakdown: 00:38–06:49
• UFC 200 Hype & Combat Sports Philosophy: 06:49–14:42
• Touring Goldberg’s Garage—Muscle Cars, Mopar, and Stories: 14:44–41:10
• The Lawman’s Story & Value—"Not for Sale" Banter: 43:10–55:30
• Final Lightning Round of Car Offers & Loving Teasing: 54:08–58:32

Episode Tone & Dynamic

The tone is signature Steve Austin—raw, hilarious, passionate, and laden with wrestling catchphrases. Goldberg matches stride, swapping car nerdom and personal memories, injecting brotherly warmth and dry wit. The episode is as much a love letter to car culture as it is a showcase of Goldberg’s sentimentality (especially about family heritage vehicles and military history). The refrain: some things are worth more than money.

Conclusion

Steve Austin’s journey through Goldberg’s garage is a deep, entertaining celebration of American car culture, restoration passion, and the kind of wrestling kinship that brings out the best (and funniest) in both men. With stories of rare Mopars, generational family rides, and heart for both craftsmanship and legacy, this episode is a must-listen for fans of either star, or anyone who loves a roaring American V8 as much as a good-natured ribbing.