The Snake Pit

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Wrestling #25

The Master of the DDT, the Hall of Famer, and the pop culture icon Jake 'The Snake' Roberts welcomes you into The Snake Pit for a look at his legendary career and inspirational life! Join Jake and co-host Marcus DeAngelo as they navigate some of the stories and memories from his life growing up as a 2nd generation wrestler, to his incredible fame in the 80s and 90s, to some of the more difficult times he had to overcome on the road to recovery. Jake has seen and done it all in wrestling, so TRUST US when we say that this podcast is can't-miss!

Recent Episodes
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 72: WrestleMania 2
    Apr 16, 2024 – 49:24
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 71: Mid-South Wrestling, March 1985
    Apr 9, 2024 – 47:07
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 70: WrestleMania 5
    Apr 2, 2024 – 48:28
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 69: Ask Jake Anything 18
    Mar 26, 2024 – 48:51
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 68: Earthquake - SQUASH THE SNAKE!
    Mar 19, 2024 – 47:03
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 67: Jake Returns to AAA
    Mar 12, 2024 – 50:57
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 66: Starrcade 1997 - with Guest Host, Larry Zbyszko
    Mar 5, 2024 – 01:09:59
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 65: Ask Jake Anything 17
    Feb 27, 2024 – 51:34
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 64: Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, November 1981
    Feb 20, 2024 – 44:04
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 63: Jake Returns to Mid-South
    Feb 13, 2024 – 52:06
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 62: Jake Meets Vince
    Feb 6, 2024 – 44:57
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 61: Ask Jake Anything 16
    Jan 30, 2024 – 54:38
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 60: Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, October 1981
    Jan 23, 2024 – 55:24
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 59: Royal Rumble 1989
    Jan 16, 2024 – 48:09
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 58: November To Remember '98 - with Guest Host, Tommy Dreamer
    Jan 9, 2024 – 57:15
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 57: Ask Jake Anything 15
    Jan 2, 2024 – 44:07
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 56: Jake's Mid-Atlantic Debut
    Dec 26, 2023 – 51:28
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 55: WCCW Part 2
    Dec 19, 2023 – 53:06
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 54: Jake Watches WrestleCrap Part 2
    Dec 12, 2023 – 51:56
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 53: Ask Jake Anything 14
    Dec 5, 2023 – 54:03
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 52: Survivor Series 1996
    Nov 28, 2023 – 46:34
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 51: Andre's Greatest Fear
    Nov 21, 2023 – 55:36
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 50: Blood Sport - with Special Guest, Ronnie Garvin!
    Nov 14, 2023 – 50:24
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 49: Ask Jake Anything 13
    Nov 7, 2023 – 53:11
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 48: Halloween Havoc 1992
    Oct 31, 2023 – 49:32
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 47: Mid-South Wrestling, Oct. & Nov. 1985
    Oct 24, 2023 – 56:07
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 46: Jake Watches WrestleCrap
    Oct 17, 2023 – 53:04
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 45: WCCW Part One
    Oct 10, 2023 – 59:21
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 44: Ask Jake Anything 12
    Oct 3, 2023 – 48:58
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 43: Mid-South Wrestling, Aug. & Sept. 1985
    Sep 26, 2023 – 54:42
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 42: Special Guest, Sinn Bodhi
    Sep 19, 2023 – 01:00:59
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 41: SummerSlam 1988
    Sep 12, 2023 – 54:32
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 40: Ask Jake Anything 11
    Sep 5, 2023 – 57:53
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 39: BONUS Double Feature
    Aug 29, 2023 – 01:21:09
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 38: Jake's WCW Debut
    Aug 22, 2023 – 55:23
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 37: Hog Wild 1996 - with Guest Host, Madusa!
    Aug 15, 2023 – 01:05:55
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 36: Ask Jake Anything 10
    Aug 8, 2023 – 50:28
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 35: Teaching Warrior The Darkside
    Aug 1, 2023 – 01:03:41
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 34: Mid-South Wrestling, July 1985
    Jul 25, 2023 – 01:01:59
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 33: Bad News Brown
    Jul 18, 2023 – 51:24
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 32: Ask Jake Anything 9
    Jul 11, 2023 – 51:32
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 31: Shattered - with Guest Host, Magnum TA!
    Jul 4, 2023 – 01:05:39
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 30: King of the Ring 1996
    Jun 27, 2023 – 54:04
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 29: Legion of Doom
    Jun 20, 2023 – 01:07:29
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 28: WrestleMania 6 - with Special Guest Ted DiBiase!
    Jun 13, 2023 – 56:33
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 27: Ask Jake Anything 8
    Jun 6, 2023 – 51:48
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 26: Jake Debuts in AAA
    May 30, 2023 – 53:44
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 25: Double or Nothing 2020
    May 23, 2023 – 59:08
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 24: Challenging Cody
    May 16, 2023 – 54:51
  • The Snake Pit Ep. 23: Ask Jake Anything 7
    May 9, 2023 – 48:30
Recent Reviews
  • Ssgmedicvet
    2 of the all time greats
    I love this pod. It’s a great look behind the curtain of something that has meant so much to me in my life. So proud of your come back Snake. I love redemption stories. DDP one of the greatest to ever enter the ring. It makes sense that Jake was your mentor. Looking forward to great things.
  • BinOBA
    Thanks Jake
    Great podcast.
  • Texaggies
    This is great. Jake is mastermind in wrestling.
    Listening to the stories of Jake being a roommate of hawk of LoD and dating missy Hyatt to teaching warrior the darkside and fued with macho man. The stories behind what we grew up with as kids is just awesome.
  • Coach-Nate
    Awesome podcast
    I love some of the other podcasts but tired of hearing the same stories. You can guess what certain hosts will say. Jake brings some new stories and love the change of perspective.
  • dude7842689
    What a bitter old man
    Jake tells some good stories but you can tell he’s bitter about people that did better than him. He said neither Shawn, Michaels or Bret Hart were any good. That’s just stupid and bitter. I have very little respect for Jake.
  • Domo Arigaro 12180
    Bailed
    Conrad bailed. He clearly never cared about this podcast.
  • JC01*
    Best Heal ever
    I’m 50 years old. Jake has been my favorite wrestler of all time my whole life. Thanks for the memories.
  • Space n stuff
    Jake is STILL THE MAN .
    Listening to the GREAT Jake The Snake is truly a B.A. honor!! His podcast has become my favorite one now! Every week he delivers with amazing stories and hilarious jokes for the entire show. I’ve turned all my wrestling brothers on to the best podcast around The Snake Pit ! Keep up the Amazing job and never forget we the kids of the 1980’s still love you!! 🐍🐍🐍🐍❤️❤️
  • Mamba's Desciple
    Good show
    “The Snake” is great.Next time please include video version too like other podcast.Thanks👍
  • last name ere first name pi
    BRUTALLY HONEST!! Trust me
    Jake, you are amazing! I enjoy your perspective and honesty. You make me laugh, cry, reflect and excited. Its always a pleasure going on this journey and ride with you. Keep em coming!!
  • @markmizzousteel
    Amazing and uplifting, but….
    Jake and DDP are great but another bait and switch by Conrad as he bailed as the host.
  • Thrillhills3
    No Conrad equals channel changer jones
    No Conrad equals channel changer jones for me. The other hosts just don’t have it.
  • Mike Tomase
    The Ads are too much.
    I totally get these guys have to make money but the podcast starts with a long string of ads and it's not uncommon to go 5-10 minutes before more minutes of ads. Jake was my fav growing up and I love DDP for his motivational topic and they have a great mix of topics from the past and the present. It can be hard to hear Jake, hard to follow, and the content as good as it is isn't worth sitting thru that many ads. The Mount Rushmore episode was the best of all the ones I listened to but even with the content improvements in that episode, I can't justify listening to this. Charge your advertisers more for shorter ads so you can have less ads. I'm going to listen to some wrestling fan podcasts instead.
  • tks3416
    Equal Time for Jake!
    Nothing but respect for DDP! Your willingness to help others has been very inspiring to me. Love what you bring to the show but you gotta let Jake talk man!
  • Johnny Drama 411
    Love it and hate it
    I love the story modes but the Eddy Guerrero episode was just disturbing. I am 95% sure hear DDP making love to some food when Jake was talking about meeting Eddie
  • AHT2008
    Childhood memories
    I love hearing this podcast! It’s so awesome to hear my childhood hero’s voice. I grew up watching DDP on WCW. It’s so cool to know that he got his start all because of Jake “The Snake” Roberts. I also like hearing their stories about how the wrestling business used to be. I miss the mystery of the wrestling business, back when we all didn’t know it was a “work.”
  • shadowofdatk
    DDP and Jake plus Conrad
    I learn something every time I listen to these great dudes… put the work in… work the gimmick, pay it forward… Ty guys keep up the positive motivation talk because it is working for me. An old grumpy army vet.
  • for fucs sake
    One criticism
    Great show, good to hear good friends get together. One suggestion, maybe turn Jakes mic up just a hair sometimes it’s hard to hear him. Keep up the great work Conrad!
  • sitw444life
    Great but...
    Love Jake, Dally, and Conrad and I think Dallas and Jake are great, and I don’t want to put a downer on this pod but I’m with the majority of folks that are sick of the ads, I understand, ad free shows but this is way too much, it makes it unlistenable at times, I could live with all of it but I was put off with all the ads on the scott hall episode, I understand you have commitments to ad companies but maybe you should have made an ad free bonus episode for Scott just in my opinion, regardless that episode is great and the pod is too, it’s just he constant ads that kills the enjoyment.
  • Zeb2881
    Great show
    Love these two and Conrad! Great content and stories!
  • JRONI
    The content is amazing, too many ads.
    Would gladly pay for an ad free subscription. There are seriously 3 min ads breaks every 5-10 min. Too much!
  • JustinMagnifico
    Inspiring
    Jake and DDP give the most positive outlook on life. Tremendous storytelling. The only minor suggestion I would make and I understand why Conrad doesn’t do it on his shows, but maybe put a notation in the description when the Heels discussion is over, that way if we haven’t caught up on the show, it’s not spoiled. Keep up the great work and thanks for the entertainment
  • Slofish
    Keep up the momentum!
    This show is simply awesome. The first 3,4 episodes went off track a bit by going off topic with DDP talking all the time and Jake not saying much. Conman lost control. But the last 3 episodes have been a joy. Connie needs to keep up the momentum with Jake and DDP
  • Poundin' Beers McSlammington
    Incredible insight
    Jake provides such a real emotional connection between life and career as a 2nd generation wrestler. We need more episodes like Jakes Start!
  • bigslick045
    DDP Snake Pit
    Gotta tell ya, this is my favorite podcast right now. Episode 5 had me laughing out loud here at work because of Jake. Dude, you need a sitcom or something…too funny! Keep doing what you guys are doing!
  • Stitchpool1980
    DDP SNAKE PIT
    Love, Love, Love this podcast. I highly recommend this to any wrestling fans out there. Can't say enough great thing about it. keep up the great work guys.
  • tomburden101
    Great Podcast
    I am a big fan of 83 Weeks, Grilling JR, and What Happened When. Conrad has a ton of good podcasts and content out there, but DDP Snake Pit feels different. Not only for having two hosts in Jake and DDP, but in its messaging. In addition to great stories from the road and behind the scenes Jake, Dallas, and Conrad offer real, raw stories of demons and overcoming them. This is not just an advertisement for DDPY, this is a funny, inspirational, and informative listen that any wrestling fan will love, but so will anyone who is struggling with their own demons. Thank you Jake, DDP and Conrad for creating this Podcast and for all that you do!
  • Nawaf of Saudi Arabia
    Saudi Fan! Love the Show!
    Laughing out loud, learning a lot about the business. Great stories.
  • jboyle0995
    Great insight, great passion, talented host
    Conrad guides the talents when they need. Dallas and Snake have a chemistry to them and passionate well spoken.
  • Walkie73
    Enough Conrad
    It just gets old hearing Conrad on almost every wrestling podcast out there. He’s so overexposed.
  • Rock Jameson
    True Inspirations
    Jake the Snake and DPP are heroes and both are true inspirations. I love hearing great stories from the past. I also very much enjoy the inspirational messages within each podcast. If you think you can or you can't, you're right. So get to it! I hope this podcast runs for many more years! Jake, hope to see you back on AEW tv soon!
  • Gramsdoll
    Love this podcast!
    I love that Jake and Dallas are sharing their inspiring, powerful stories in this podcast. They are very open, honest and raw and it's very engaging. They talk about their personal and professional lives. This is a mix of WCW and WWF stories and conversations about personal growth and perseverance. My husband has been in recovery for almost 8 years, so I am connected to that community of people and they are some of the bravest, strongest people you'll ever meet! I love when people in recovery share their stories and Jake's is pretty incredible. To me, this podcast is just fun and uplifting and super interesting. A must for wrestling fans!
  • auntrandi
    Informative & Great Stories
    Wonderful fun and great history. Jake and DDP have such a great friendship you can see and hear it in this podcast. Would encourage anyone who loves wrestling to take a listen. Jake’s story is so encouraging, if you know someone struggling with addiction, they may take inspiration to make changes. Enjoy!
  • Tawnya723
    Owning It!!
    Love hearing the stories and camaraderie between these too. There is a genuine brotherly love. Oh to be a fly on the wall while the DDP and Jake the Snake antics unfolded. Oh My!!! ♥️
  • BDavis1998
    I love your show!!
    I’m a Active duty sailor!! Gonna try out ddp yoga
  • IamTrav1s
    Positively Amazing!
    Here we have two of the greatest to ever do it, their bond and friendship alone being an inspiration to the masses! I cannot tell you how excited I am to see where this podcast goes. Jake’s story of recovery is among the most inspirational stories I have ever heard/watched. If you haven’t watched the documentary, do it. Additionally, as a lifelong wrestling fan, it is truly heart warming to see a childhood hero get his life back. You never know what someone is dealing with on the other side of the screen. As far as DDP goes, he’s a superhero in the flesh. This guy was one of my favorite wrestlers growing up and now is one of my favorite humans. From the documentaries, to the books, to DDPY, and now to this podcast…DDP is helping, inspiring, and motivating people to be and do things they never thought possible. This world is a better place with him in it and consuming as much of his over the top, infectious, and sometimes ridiculous positivity as you possibly can will do you good. I promise! If you are going to give anyone an hour of your time, give it to DDP. You’ll be happy you did! Just in case you actually read this, DDP, thank you!
  • i fill the power
    Love this!!
    I love this ive been waiting for it since i heard of ive always love jake the snake since i was a kid and ive always been a huge fan of ddp and conrad thompson brings them in to the podcast world and absolutely hit it out of the park. Cant wait for more to come. I get it early and ad free from adfreeshows.com and get to watch the video and love it thanks so much guys
  • ThatHarrBear
    Feel The BANG
    It’s DDP and Jake The Snake, what more do you need to know?!
  • PM Punk
    DDP and Jake are ON POINT!
    What a great podcast! This show is only one episode in and the stories from these 2 legends are absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to hear more! Subscribed and 5 Stars! BANG!
  • Yiorgo/George Pantas
    DDP Snake Pit!!!
    What an EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT premiere episode!!! Bravo Bravo Bravo to DDP, Jake, Conrad and the whole team!!!! I cannot recommend this podcast enough!!!!! 5 STARS!!!!! I am so looking forward to next week’s episode!!!!!
  • Dinky Bennett
    Bang!!!
    Awesome podcast! Highly recommended!!!
  • TJLee18
    Another Must Listen
    Yet another just listen pro wrestling podcast! DDP and Jake are entertaining to listen to and Conrad crushes the hosting duties as always.
  • Rich Sc
    Already hooked
    I’m already hooked after the first episode. Jake and Dallas are great storytellers and with Conrad to lead the discussion, this is a must listen podcast for any pro wrestling fan. This is unlike any interview you’ve heard with either Jake or Dallas. Its more like hearing two friends talk shop who’ve worked together for decades. Don’t miss it.
  • Dunnkw
    It’s about time!
    The Snake Pit is the premier spot to get an exclusive look Jake and Dallas together! All I can say is the stories better get salacious! BAAAAAANG!!!
  • Wsean2323
    Masterful Storytelling
    Love these well told stories and can’t wait for more!
  • Scottattoo
    Gotta Put It Over!
    Great first episode. Probably won’t even need any guests on this podcast, just keep the inside stories comin. Look forward to the next drop & if ya start selling gimmicks, I’d wear DDP Snakepit T Shirt!
  • Scanza1701
    Bang ! A DDT for the podcast world..
    So excited for this…two of the greatest of all time….The stories, the insight into the psychology of the wrestling business…Life on the road….Everything these two have lived and breathed…The highs and lows of life in and out of the squared circle….Can’t wait…
  • christigasp
    EXCITED!!!
    DDP I was over the moon when I heard you say on broken skull sessions that this show was happening! You are an inspiration for me. I am a mom of three beautiful girls and I have multiple sclerosis. DDP yoga has helped me stay up and moving with my family. What you have done for Jake and Scott is incredible. My 4 year old loves to “hulk it out” with me in the morning. Thank you. Thank you so much! Conrad, thank you for bringing us another sure to be podcast hit! Keep it rolling Podfather!
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