The Steve Austin Show: "It's A Thanksgiving Clusterf***! - SAS CLASSIC"

Date: November 27, 2025
Host: Steve Austin

Overview

In this classic one-man episode, Steve Austin sits down solo with his signature blend of humor and unfiltered storytelling. Austin invites listeners along as he recounts a chaotic Thanksgiving spent with his wife and mother-in-law, a harrowing ride-share experience, reflections on family traditions, the joys (and pains) of the holiday, adventures in car collecting, and his forthcoming mule deer hunt. As always, he weaves in tales of beer, cars, and life at the Broken Skull Ranch, all in his iconic, down-to-earth style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Return After Thanksgiving and Show Setup

• Steve is broadcasting from his Broken Skull Studios in Los Angeles with an ice-cold Broken Skull IPA (01:35).
• Describes the episode as a long-awaited "one man clusterf***" intended to get his podcasting mojo back.
• Hints at upcoming projects: working on his '66 Chevy pickup and '74 Camaro Z28, contemplating car sales (01:35-05:45).

2. Thanksgiving Mayhem: Family, Chaos, and Ride Service Adventure

• Explains the annual challenge of deciding where to spend Thanksgiving—with his wife’s family in San Clemente this year (06:23-10:30).

• Paints a vivid picture of Los Angeles holiday traffic and makes the decision to use ride services for safety (06:23).

  The Ride from Hell

  • Details the logistical struggle ferrying his 82-year-old mother-in-law (with walker) from Thousand Oaks to Marina del Rey, then down to San Clemente (08:00-12:00).

  • The ride service arrives as a massive Suburban instead of a requested luxury sedan, complicating things for Marlene and her mobility.

  • On the drive, Steve notices the driver nodding off at the wheel, leading to mounting anxiety in the back seat (13:47-19:00).

    • Quote:

      "I'm sitting in the back of a vehicle, it's not like you want to have a private conversation because you have a driver in there. You're just kind of sitting there twiddling your thumbs, and if you ain't got nothing to do, you're extremely bored." – Steve Austin [13:00]

    • Despite attempts to keep the driver awake by loud-talking with his wife, the family narrowly avoids catastrophe.

  • Draws a humorous parallel to Moses returning with silver hair from the mountain, comparing it to the stress-induced silvering of his own beard (20:50).

    • Quote:

      "You remember that damn movie, the Ten Commandments, When Moses goes up on top of that mountain and gets those 10 Commandments from God. When he went up there, he had brown hair. When he came back down, he had brown and silver streaks ... that's where I was on that process." – Steve Austin [21:06]

  Thanksgiving Highlight (or Lowlight)

  • Steve notes his family’s superior beer-drinking abilities, lamenting the disappearance of his 24-pack of Broken Skull IPA (22:30).
    • Quote:

      "My goddamn in-laws drank up all the beer. I brought 24 beers. They're tall boys, 16-ounce cans. My God damn family can drink their ass off. I was proud of 'em ... but Jesus Christ, I was heartbroken." – Steve Austin [23:14]

  • Wraps the section by stating the thing he was most thankful for: simply making it home alive after the experience (24:30).
    • Quote:

      "You know what the biggest thing I was thankful for was? Getting fucking home safely." – Steve Austin [24:55]

3. Reflections on Holiday Travel and Family

• Observes the hectic nature of Thanksgiving nationwide: flight cancellations, jam-packed airports, clogged freeways (24:55).
• Admits he may not repeat the journey next year, favoring the peace of his ranch or home instead (25:15).
• Connects with listeners about universal holiday travel headaches, remaining authentic and relatable.

4. Upcoming Mule Deer Hunt

• Shares excitement about an imminent hunt at Broken Skull Ranch in Nevada with brother-in-law Mitch (26:18).
• Details the practice of sighting in his rifle, the etiquette and safety concerns at shooting ranges, and the logistics of hunting in Nevada versus Texas (27:30-33:00).
  • Explains the difference between Texas whitetail (over bait) and Nevada mule deer (fair chase, open country).
  • Discusses the importance of keen observation skills in spotting game at great distances (35:45).
    • Quote:

      "It really takes a trained eye to look for these details. That first year that I mule deer hunted... I was like, God damn, this is so much different than hunting the brush country of south Texas." – Steve Austin [38:02]

  • Recaps memorable hunts—including passing on a good buck and learning the lesson of sometimes going home empty-handed (40:38).
  • Swears to bring Jack Daniels and plenty of beer this year to avoid past tension with family and friends over post-hunt drinks (43:15).

5. Cars, Projects, and Possible Sales

• Talks car restoration projects:
  • '66 Chevy pickup ("Blue") and '74 Chevy Camaro Z28.
  • Debates an LS engine swap versus keeping a powerful, albeit hot-running, 383 stroker (04:00-05:00).
• Announces the likely sale of his 1995 Ford Bronco (42,000 miles, with upgraded mirrors) and a 2017 Corvette Z06 Z07 (2,000 miles)—invites interested fans to DM via Instagram or Twitter (05:00; 46:30).

6. Wrestling Updates and Show Plugs

• Thanks fans for watching The Broken Skull Sessions on WWE Network, welcomes the value it brings and promotes his next guest Bill Goldberg (05:56; 46:45).
  • Quote:

    "My next guest is my good friend, Bill Goldberg. Who's next? Your next, motherfucker." – Steve Austin [05:50]

• Gives a shoutout to Bull James for bringing Don Julio tequila and offers an impromptu Patron vs. Don Julio margarita taste-test verdict (06:23-07:30).
• Mentions the expansion of his Broken Skull IPA to more states, including Texas (45:30).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Thanksgiving family dynamics and stress:

  "It’s a great tradition to get together with your family members and watch football and eat turkey and just be thankful for what you have … but sometimes Thanksgiving can be a real clusterfuck." – Steve Austin [06:45]

• On trying to keep a dozing Uber driver awake:

  "I’m in the back seat … just doing a lot of loud talk like I am right now on this damn microphone. This some bitch is causing me grief … it made my goatee silver." – Steve Austin [21:15]

• On car projects:

  "My buddy’s trying to talk me into an LS swap. I’ve got a 383 stroker motor in there that’s got 300 miles on it ... I’m such a cheapskate, I’d have to do something with the 383 motor, which would involve buying a new car." – Steve Austin [04:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Show intro, setup, and Thanksgiving preview: 01:35-06:23
• Thanksgiving logistics and ride service debacle: 06:23-24:55
• Family, food, and beer tales: 22:30-24:30
• Holiday travel reflections: 24:55-25:15
• Mule deer hunt stories and hunting philosophy: 26:18-44:00
• Car talk and upcoming sales: 04:00-05:00; 46:30
• Wrestling show plugs, beer updates, and closing remarks: 45:30-47:32

Tone & Language

The episode exudes Steve Austin’s trademark blend of gruff warmth, comedic exaggeration, and blue-collar authenticity. He’s candid, self-deprecating, and unfiltered, peppering stories with colorful colloquialisms. The language is direct and occasionally explicit, always true to the host’s on-air persona.

Summary for New Listeners

Expect a raucous, story-driven solo episode—full of mishaps, humor, and heart. From white-knuckle family road trips and epic beer runs to deer hunting strategies and muscle car obsessions, Steve Austin brings you inside his larger-than-life world. Each tale is delivered as if you’re sharing the ride (or the barstool) with the Texas Rattlesnake himself.

"And that’s the bottom line, ‘cause Stone Cold said so!" – Steve Austin [47:30]