Kliq This: The Kevin Nash Podcast

Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver are back to tighten things up with a hard-hitting 90 minutes of unfiltered conversation. After hearing the fans' feedback on the "marathon" episodes, Big Sexy and Sean are scaling down the runtime but cranking up the content. This week, the guys dive into the modern obsession with negativity and why it seems easier for people to complain than to give a simple "good job." From the algorithm-driven chaos of social media to the rise of AI-generated content, Kevin reflects on how much the world has changed since the days of "The Upgrade Game" at airport gates with Scott Hall. Speaking of the Bad Guy, Kevin sets the record straight on why he remembers certain dates more vividly than others, leading into a deep dive into wrestling psychology. The guys break down a classic Attitude Era finish involving Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, and The Undertaker, questioning why today's industry often overcomplicates the "layered" finish. Kevin reminisces about his time in the booking room at TNA with Jim Cornet and the Dudley Boyz, explaining the delicate balance between a "Dusty finish" and the clean, impactful storytelling that keeps the crowd hot without "bastardizing" anyone's finisher. Outside the ring, the talk turns to cinema and physical tolls. Sean gives a high recommendation for the 2022 thriller Gold, leading to a discussion on Zac Efron's career-best performance and the "Australian Confusion Era" of film. Meanwhile, Kevin details his latest battle with a smoked CNS and a stubborn psoas muscle, proving that even at nearly 67, he's still outworking guys twenty years his junior. Morgan & Morgan - America's Largest Injury Law Firm. #LAW (529) Tushy-Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KLIQ at https://hellotushy.com/KLIQ StopBox-Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH10 at https://www.stopboxusa.com/NASH10 #stopboxpod 00:00 Kliq This #195: 00:57 START 00:57 Back w another action packed 90 minutes! 05:45 The Upgrade game 08:45 How many birthdays do you remember? 11:01 Gold (2022) 16:51 BRACKET CHECK-IN 24:55 "I bet the original Bloodline reunites at Wrestlemania." 30:45 The Curtain Call 34:55 BREAK MORGAN & MORGAN 37:07 MJ in Florida 38:30 RODEO BUILDING 38:59 "Kev, you mentioned your CNS was smoked after leg day." 45:21 Any Daytona gyms that you would recommend? 47:45 NWO as a conspiracy theory 49:59 KTTV 50:54 KEV, I WATCHED RAW… 51:39 Femi standing, Brock retreating again. Backwards? Heat? 55:38 Heyman/Rollins…what will be the resultant match 58:30 Uso involvement in Roman/Punk now--Where can we go w it? Singles turn by Jey? 01:03:45 Dennis Rodman WWE HOF 01:06:56 BREAK TUSHY 01:09:11 DEAR SEXY#01 01:11:40 DEAR SEXY #02 01:15:44 BREAK STOPBOX 01:18:20 ICE at Airports 01:24:49 ASK NASH 01:24:56 NWO 3 pack signed 01:25:31 Sid HOF 01:26:53 VERT How long to tie that knot? 01:28:43 Curtin Call anniversary? 01:29:22 La Parka 01:34:46 Ted Dibiase Jr at Wrestlemania? 01:36:45 OUTRO

This episode of the Kliq This podcast, titled "Did Danhausen send me this?", features WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash and co-host Sean Oliver diving into a eclectic mix of professional wrestling insights, personal travel stories, and current events. The show opens with a lighthearted discussion about the popular gas station chain Buc-ee's, specifically focusing on their surprising "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau despite their famously high employee wages and massive cult following. Nash shares his own experiences with the "Disney-like" atmosphere of these rest stops, setting a casual and humorous tone for the rest of the broadcast. The conversation shifts into deep-dive territory as Nash recounts grueling travel stories from the WCW era, highlighting the often-unglamorous reality of life on the road. He tells a vivid story involving a miserable outdoor show in Mississippi alongside Scott Hall and The Giant (Paul Wight), where the ring was literally held up by wooden pallets in the mud. This leads into a candid discussion about the physical and mental toll of the industry, including a "diva move" where Nash famously refused to work a match with Booker T due to exhaustion from a poorly planned travel schedule. As the hosts move toward modern wrestling, they analyze the current WWE landscape and the creative direction under Paul "Triple H" Levesque. Nash offers high praise for the writing and "coaching" style of the current era, specifically breaking down the promo work between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. He explores the psychology of "tweener" characters and the necessity of someone taking a "shortcut" or a heelish turn during a match to help the audience find a definitive hero to root for, citing the iconic Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock match as a prime example of mid-match psychological shifts. Beyond the ring, the episode touches on broader societal and political topics, showcasing Nash's multifaceted interests. The duo discusses everything from the rising costs of gasoline and its impact on the average American family to a breakdown of the geographic and military challenges of the Persian Empire. Nash even finds time to discuss his favorite big men in wrestling history—naming The Undertaker, Big Show, Kane, and Andre the Giant as his "Mount Nashmore"—and reflects on the four-year anniversary of the passing of his best friend, Scott Hall. The episode concludes with the "Ask Nash" segment, where the hosts interact with members of the 11 Soft Club through Click This TV. They wrap up by discussing potential WrestleMania main events, the return of The Bloodline, and a humorous "Florida Man vs. Jersey Guy" headline game. From analyzing Cody Rhodes' current momentum to reminiscing about "campy" 1960s Batman episodes, the video serves as a comprehensive look at the life and mind of one of wrestling's most influential figures. Morgan & Morgan - America's Largest Injury Law Firm. #LAW BlueChew- Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com BetterWild Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/KLIQ

Kevin Nash is back behind the mic for another episode of Kliq This, and this one starts with a wide-ranging conversation that goes everywhere from NBA fines to government oversight before diving headfirst into Nash's latest nightmare travel schedule. Kevin breaks down a brutal week on the road that included tornado weather in Detroit, flight delays, hail damage grounding Delta planes, a surprise encounter with Reverend Al Sharpton, and a middle-seat coach flight that tested the limits of a 6'10" frame. Along the way the guys talk about NBA charity fines, congressional stock trading, crypto jokes, and why sometimes the only thing you can do when travel goes sideways is laugh and power through. Later in the episode the conversation shifts to wrestling as Nash and Sean Oliver break down the latest episode of RAW, debate whether modern wrestling storytelling still advances week to week, and discuss LA Knight's momentum, Seth Rollins' storyline, and the strange spectacle of masked attackers opening the flagship show. The guys also tackle listener questions about Jade Cargill, Achilles injuries in the NBA, March Madness sleepers, and Nash's thoughts on retirement and the road before wrapping up with another round of Dear Sexy advice from the archives. It's another unpredictable ride filled with wrestling insight, road stories, and the kind of unfiltered commentary only Kevin Nash can deliver. BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com Mando -Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KLIQ at shopmando.com! #mandopod The Perfe
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00:00 Kliq This #193: Jazz Hands-a
06:31 KEV YOU DID THE ROAD LIKE DIESEL THIS MONTH
15:08 Al Sharpton
23:14 Losing an hour
25:30 BREAK MANDO
28:09 Seeing the fans
29:55 LA Knight ambulance spot
34:56 The Quiet RAW
35:36 Gaggle of Masked Men
37:46 The "VIsion"
43:15 CM Punk being disrespectful
46:01 comparing Danhausen to 1960s Batman
46:56 Can't believe I disliked this guy growing up
47:11 intro the part with adult discussion always cracks me up
47:22 Do we still think that Wrestlemania will still go to Saudi? 
48:13 That opening showed you driving a Mustang
50:12 KTTV
50:41 Wives love Danhausen
51:39 KliqthisShop.com
51:47 EPSTEIN AND FERGIE
58:45 BREAK BLUECHEW
01:00:52 DEAR SEXY #01
01:04:19 DEAR SEXY #02
01:07:34 BREAK The Perfect Jean
01:10:31 ASKNASH
01:11:10 Achilles injuries
01:14:50 picking on Jade? 
01:16:05 March Madness
01:19:12 Do you miss Wrestling? 
01:20:50 Luna Vachon
01:22:15 Delta thank you
01:26:41 the Bret Hart Goldberg spot
01:27:29 OUTRO

Kliq This is back, and this week Kev joins us remotely from Michigan while helping his family through a major life transition. We talk about everything from moving his 86-year-old aunt into assisted living to WWE's Danhausen debut, CM Punk's Chicago presentation, Orton and Cody heading toward WrestleMania, Seth and The Vision, Harrison Ford as a leading man, Mount Nashmore ideas, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and more. Because Kev was on the road and dealing with some technical issues on his end, there are a few audio/video hiccups during parts of the episode. Thanks for bearing with us. As always, this episode mixes wrestling, movies, current events, stories from the road, and whatever else comes up when Kev and Sean get rolling. Use code NASH at BlueChew dot com for your first month free, just pay $5 shipping. Become a member at KliqThisTV.com for exclusive shows, behind-the-scenes content, and the weekly Ask Nash segment. Morgan & Morgan- Text HEAT42 to 4843736753 now for your shot at two WrestleMania 42 tickets plus $2,000 from Morgan & Morgan StopBox-Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH10 at https://www.stopboxusa.com/NASH10 #stopboxpod BetterWild-Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/KLIQ Tushy-Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KLIQ at https://hellotushy.com/KLIQ 00:00 Kliq This #192: Love That Danhausen 10:35 TRUTH…You're in DC filling the recent vacancy at the DHS 11:46 Danhausen's intro 16:12 Robert Duvall in Falling Down 17:17 Kliq at Scott's house 17:38 were does Harrison Ford feature on the list of leading men? 19:32 "Mr. Nash is one of the good ones" 19:45 wrestling themed Mt Nashmore 25:19 BREAK MORGAN & MORGAN 28:56 KTTV 29:13 Punk coming in to Alan Parsons in Chicago 31:07 Danhausen was flat. Could they have done something to make it special for WWE fans who don't know him? 34:05 Orton vs Cody at WM? 39:50 BREAK TUSHY 42:36 Seth vs The Vision 43:21 recovering from shoulder surgery 48:48 BREAK STOPBOX 51:38 The Cost of war 59:53 BREAK BETTERWILD 01:02:32 ASKNASH 01:02:47 "I'm gonna bury you next to your dad" 01:03:45 Mongo 01:05:27 Do you still talk to people you wrestle with? 01:06:48 WCW guys on the mic 01:07:50 OUTRO

On episode 191 of Kliq This, Big Sexy is back from the UK, and let's just say he has some thoughts on the difference between a "British" workout and a "Detroit" one. If you're looking for a dry recap, look elsewhere; this episode is about the "unfiltered" Nash experience. The Highlights The UK Roundup: Nash breaks down his recent tour across the pond. Expect stories about the grueling travel schedule, the hospitality (or lack thereof), and how he manages to maintain his physique while living on the road in a different time zone. The Je'Von Evans Firestorm: Nash addresses the backlash from his "Mr. Bojangles" and "urban" comments. He doesn't just walk it back; he digs into his philosophy on "edge" in wrestling and why he thinks the young star is being "over-pushed" in a direction that lacks grit. Wrestler Safety 101: From his terrifying 1997 descent as Sting to why "Hell in a Cell" should actually stay inside the cell, Nash gives a masterclass on the "tricks of the trade" that kept him walking (mostly) after decades in the ring. Financial Rants: He channels his inner Warren Buffett to tear into "modern-day Ponzi schemes" like Bitcoin and paper silver. If it doesn't produce something tangible, Big Kev isn't buying it. The "Mount Nashmore" of Booze: Who can actually hang with the big men after the show? Nash crowns his picks for the wrestlers who could hold their liquor, featuring the likes of The Undertaker, Stone Cold, and Scott Hall. Why It's a Must-Listen This isn't just a wrestling podcast; it's cultural commentary. Whether he's dissecting Trump's Canadian tariffs or explaining why Hulk Hogan used to hide his blade in his mouth, Nash remains the most opinionated—and arguably most entertaining—veteran in the game.

00:00 Kliq This #191: UK Roundup 00:56 Urban vs Rural 03:20 Robert Duvall 12:12 MT Nashmore Duvall 17:25 The Pay for Magic Mike 22:28 UK tour 24:41 Dropping "Snakes" 26:06 The Tour 28:53 Swerve Stickland 30:20 Tim Robinson 31:48 BREAK MUD/WTR 36:59 "Be Educating me" 39:17 "Kevin, This is how you remind me of how great the podcast is!" 41:01 Sean has no IDEA what body building is 41:56 Why kev work 48:19 "huge thing of your life" 50:20 Being gifted artwork 59:07 Justin Credible 01:00:44 KTTV 01:02:47 KEV I WATCHED RAW… 01:06:19 Jevon Evans 01:11:56 "One of the Good ones" 01:15:03 Jevon Evans' presentation 01:21:54 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:23:56 EC Predictions 01:27:32 FL vs NJ 01:29:41 VKM car crash 01:33:35 01:33:35 BREAK MANDO 01:37:58 ASKNASH 01:38:26 Swerve v Kenny 01:39:43 Why didn't Steve Austin put over Scott Hall at Wrestlemania 01:41:50 Reggie White 01:43:13 Ric Flair keeping his clothes on 01:43:55 Wrestlemania tickets looking bad 01:47:43 Running to the ring during the Royal Rumble 01:48:30 OUTRO