The Snake Pit with Jake Roberts Podcast is a podcast hosted by Jake “The Snake” Roberts and his co-host, Conrad Thompson. The show is a weekly discussion of all things wrestling, with Roberts sharing stories from his career, interviewing other wrestlers, and giving his thoughts on the current state of the business.
Hosts:
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts: Roberts is a former professional wrestler who is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the 1980s and 1990s. He is a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and a one-time King of the Ring. Roberts has been open about his struggles with addiction and alcoholism, and he has been sober since 2009.
- Conrad Thompson: Thompson is a wrestling historian and podcast host. He is the host of several other wrestling podcasts, including Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard and Grilling JR with Jim Ross. Thompson is also the co-founder of the website PWTorch.com.
Episodes to watch:
- Episode 100: Jake Roberts vs. Jerry Lawler – In this episode, Roberts and Thompson discuss Roberts’ rivalry with Jerry Lawler. They talk about the infamous King of the Ring match in 1991, as well as the events leading up to and after the match.
- Episode 110: Jake Roberts on Drugs and Alcohol – In this episode, Roberts opens up about his struggles with addiction and alcoholism. He talks about how his addiction affected his career and his personal life.
- Episode 120: Jake Roberts on His Recovery – In this episode, Roberts discusses his recovery from addiction and alcoholism. He talks about the challenges he faced, as well as the support system that helped him get sober.
Reviews:
- “The Snake Pit with Jake Roberts is a must-listen for any wrestling fan. Jake is a great storyteller, and he shares some incredible stories on the show. Conrad is a great interviewer, and he always gets the best out of Jake.”
- “The Snake Pit is a great podcast for anyone who is interested in wrestling history or addiction recovery. Jake is incredibly open and honest about his struggles, and he is an inspiration to anyone who is struggling with addiction.”
- “The Snake Pit is a great way to spend an hour. Jake and Conrad are both great conversationalists, and they always have interesting topics to discuss. I highly recommend checking out the show.”
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