The Steve Austin Show — SAS CLASSIC: Roamin' the BSR with Ted Fowler
Date: November 18, 2025
Host: Steve Austin
Guest: Ted Fowler
Overview
In this episode, Steve Austin, broadcasting from the Broken Skull Ranch in South Texas, teams up with longtime friend Ted Fowler for a laid-back, humorous discussion while cruising the ranch in Steve’s 1996 Ford Bronco. With Bloody Marys in hand, the duo reflects on the past hunting season, shares stories from Christmas, delves into deer management, jokes about life in Texas, and looks ahead to the new year. The episode is a classic blend of Austin’s candid charm, ranch anecdotes, hunting banter, and genuine camaraderie.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Holiday Reflections and Family Traditions
[01:25–11:01]
- Steve opens the show describing life at the Broken Skull Ranch, highlighting his loyal dog Hershey and a non-traditional Christmas feast: enchilada casserole, tamales, queso dip, and Mexican rice.
- “Mexican food is my favorite food in the world. So since I'm not such a big turkey guy, man, I made out like a bandit.” — Steve Austin [03:07]
- Steve confesses to sneaking two dozen tamales, which he eats “with ketchup and a glass of milk.”
Notable Quote
"When I eat my tamales, I eat them with ketchup and a glass of milk. I'm telling you, those things ain't very healthy. But you talk about tastes good. Mister, I am in hog heaven."
— Steve Austin [03:53]
- He details the ongoing saga of remodeling their Los Angeles home, confiding it’s mostly his wife managing the logistics and him “just sitting there like a bump on a log.”
2. Podcasting from the Ford Bronco
[11:01–12:21]
- Steve and Ted set out in the Bronco for a mobile podcast. Steve describes the Bloody Marys as providing “creative impetus.”
- Ted cracks jokes about the Bronco’s color and infamous snake inhabitant.
Notable Quote
“I think we've done this a time or two in the past… Inside the Bronco. We got some Leica range finder binoculars. We got a video camera in case we see an outstanding deer... and we're rolling with a couple of Broken Skull Ranch Bloody Marys just to give us a little bit of creative impetus.”
— Steve Austin [11:12]
3. Broken Skull Ranch Life: Weather, Wildlife, and Tire Troubles
[12:21–15:39]
- They vent about constant flat tires on the Bronco and joke about starting “Ted’s Tires.”
- Discussion shifts to Texas weather and Austin’s humorous climate conspiracies:
- “I still don't believe we landed on the moon... But God dang, I'm a big believer in global warming because when I was a kid growing up in South Texas... it was a lot colder back then.” — Steve Austin [15:00]
- Ted confirms South Texas stays warmer longer than it did years ago.
4. Ranch Work, Hunts, and Deer Management
[15:50–46:08]
- The crew’s been busy with projects — like the corral teardown — and relentless hunting. Both hosts admit their workouts have suffered.
- Austin praises the cycles of ranch life, noting, “It's an endless cycle and it lasts for two and a half months.”
- Ted humorously confesses to being a bit tipsy during morning hunts.
Wildlife Management
- They explain the challenges in balancing the local deer population:
- Deciding which bucks and does to cull for herd health and genetics.
- Emphasis on thoughtful deer management and record-keeping.
- “We, on our original aerial flyover, we were designated to take 15 bucks. Right now we are at 14... And we got five extra tags.” — Steve Austin [36:11]
- Discussion of natural herd behaviors, the rut, and how dominant bucks can negatively impact genetics.
Notable Quote
"From a wrestling standpoint, number one, you're a pro athlete. Also, you're a rock star because everybody wants to party with you. On the other hand, you're also a truck driver because you're driving yourself to all these places."
— Steve Austin, on the entertainer’s lifestyle [22:20]
5. Music Legends & Celebrity Losses of 2016
[19:20–23:37]
- Reflecting on recent celebrity deaths — George Michael, Prince, Michael Jackson — and their impact.
- Steve shares memories riding around to Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall,” hailing it as Jackson’s breakout work.
Notable Quote
“There'll never be another Michael Jackson. Sometimes that Bruno Mars guy reminds me of Michael Jackson, and maybe he's influenced by him... But dude, there's one Michael Jackson. There'll never be another one.”
— Steve Austin [20:55]
6. Food, Drink, and Hunting Styles
[27:32–44:21]
- Recap of Christmas meals, the joys (and perils) of excessive tamale consumption, and the creative re-use of leftovers.
- Ted laments missing out on the communal feast due to dog logistics, leading to his solitary ramen noodle Christmas dinner.
- Comparing hunting strategies: Ted prefers camping in one blind to film everything, while Steve bounces between stands.
7. Ranch Anecdotes & Family Moments
[54:57–62:02]
- Steve's nephew, Neil, joins in, discussing ag classes, welding, school plans, and hunting prowess at the ranch.
- Steve praises Neil: "That's a good young man right there… Real hard working, good shot. Real responsible." [61:49–61:50]
8. Looking Forward: 2017 Goals & Resolutions
[63:46–66:52]
- Ted hopes for more business growth, time for fishing, and perhaps romance (with comical nonchalance).
- Steve looks forward to podcasting with fresh guests and hoping for a better year than 2016.
- Both express appreciation for the show’s listeners and the unique lifestyle afforded by their time on the ranch.
Notable Quote
"I'd like to talk about things that are going on in the world, but I don't know what's going on in the world because I'm in Broken Skull Ranch, Texas and I'm signing off."
— Steve Austin [66:18]
9. Closing Thoughts & Listener Engagement
[66:52–End]
- Steve encourages safe driving, hints at upcoming guests, and invites New Year's resolutions from the audience via email.
- He offers instructions on scoring whitetail deer, emphasizing the “gross Boone & Crockett score” over the "net score" for their purposes.
Memorable Moments & Quotes
- “I'm gonna get a shirt that says Broken Skull Ranch home with a flat tire.” — Steve Austin [12:11]
- On Ted’s hunting attire: “That's about as redneck as you can get.” — Steve Austin [14:04]
- “The entertainment industry... many times you're living three lives in one body.” — Steve Austin [22:20]
- On deer management: "So we didn't want that deer passing on as genetics. And the deer we're trying to leave out in the herd are the ones that we want passing on our genetics.” — Steve Austin [36:11]
- “It's easy to talk to Teddy… just shoot from the hip and off the cuff stuff like that. And it's just so hard to do research, to talk to anybody that I'd really want to talk to, because you've got to do so much research.” — Steve Austin [52:27]
- “This is my vacation. But like I tell everybody that I deal with in California... my agents and stuff like that, people think, hey, yeah, Austin's down there. Deer hunting. This is the hardest time of my year and I enjoy it. I'm spending time at my ranch, but I work harder out here than I do all year.” — Steve Austin [52:41]
Segment Timestamps
- [01:25] — Steve sets the stage from the ranch, Christmas recap, and hints at the episode’s content
- [11:01] — Bronco ride begins; ranch life, tire tales, and prepping for the hunt with Bloody Marys
- [15:00] — Climate chat, moon landing conspiracies, and South Texas weather nostalgia
- [19:20] — Celebrity deaths and the toll of entertainment
- [27:32] — Christmas feasting (or missing out), traditions, and Ted's food quirks
- [36:11] — Deer harvest by-the-numbers; management philosophy
- [44:21] — Hunting styles and field lessons learned
- [54:57] — Arrival of nephew Neil; ag classes and ranch work
- [63:46] — Pranks on Mitch, wrapping up the season, and new year resolutions
- [66:52] — Closing thoughts, safe driving PSA, and sign-off
Final Thoughts
This episode reflects Steve Austin’s signature mix of storytelling, humor, authentic ranch talk, and unscripted camaraderie. Whether you’re a wrestling fan, hunter, or simply enjoy tales of rural life, the conversational flow between Steve and Ted offers laughs, insight, and a genuine slice-of-life from the Texas wilds.
Listeners Walk Away With:
- Behind-the-scenes ranch life and hunting practices
- Candid perspective on entertainment, hard work, and traditions
- Holiday humor, “redneck” fashion, and memorable food tales
- The importance of friends, family, and simple pleasures
For more stories, questions, or to share resolutions:
questions@steveaustinshow.com
Notable Mentions for Further Listening:
- Steve’s tutorials on deer scoring (search “how to score a deer” on YouTube)
- New season of Broken Skull Challenge airing on CMT
- Follow Steve (@steveaustinbsr) and Ted (@tedfowler361) on Twitter/Instagram
“Hope everybody had a very merry Christmas… Keep your head on a swivel, man, the world’s getting crazier every day...”
— Ted Fowler [66:44], Steve Austin [66:46]