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Probably the clearest evidence that the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball did not start in the mid-90's with steroids, comes in the form of the Pittsburgh drug trials, a scandal which rocked MLB a decade earlier.- Are there cheaters in the Baseball Hall Of Fame? - How many cheaters are in the Baseball Hall Of Fame?

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:-- Discuss Cody & Brandi Rhodes shocking departure from AEW and the rumors on a WWE return!-- Debate if this is the most adversity AEW has had to face since it's launch!-- The rumors of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin wrestling at WrestleMania 38 and who it could be!-- We take our guesses at what the "Steve Austin level" surprise WWE also has planned for WrestleMania 38!-- And we preview & predict "WWE Elimination Chamber!"

We KICK-OFF Season #3 - Celebrating 35 YEARS of metal, Sunset Strip style.…Season 3 of MT. ROCKMORE kicks off with Bower picking out the the long-awaited 4-career defining songs of — GUNS ’N ROSES35 years ago, their debut record Appetite For Destruction was released – and — not ironically, so was the destruction. And Gun’s ’N Roses begins the lengthy stereotypical climb to stardom through years of drug abuse, departing members, record company skirmishes, famous women, and lots and LOTS of riots. AND – Bower decides which songs make the cut on the GNR Mt. Rushmore…and which DON’T! What kind of pets Slash took with him to hotels and for all of their “grunge feuds” which famous “grunge artist” hit number one with a Guns cover in – GNR: Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:Discuss if the current direction of the WWE is concerning!Why would they have Ronda Rousey choose Charlotte Flair for a WrestleMania 38 match!Why is Big E's singles run abruptly over!Potential hints at some other WrestleMania 38 matches!And we do an "AEW roundup" to discuss why we just saw CM Punk's best match since returning to the ring!

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:We recap & review the "WWE Royal Rumble" premium live event!The shocking news of Shane McMahon being "let go" from WWE!Why a major split may be coming soon to a very popular team!The direction WWE should go with for the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 38!And we discussed if MJF defeating CM Punk for his first AEW loss on free TV was the right call!

The pilot episode of the BRAND NEW podcast from Real Guy Radio. Uncovering the impurity that Baseball purists love to hate. One - ONLY one - player was voted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown. And 4 record breaking players are off the ballot, for good. Good thing we only allow the right people into the Hall Of Fame. Right?

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:We wonder if we saw the greatest AEW Dynamite match in it's short history!Who's AEW contracts are reportedly expiring soon!Why WWE officials feel this way towards NXT 2.0 thus far!A huge name that may be returning to the WWE this weekend!And we preview & predict this Saturday's "WWE Royal Rumble!"

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:Discuss Cody Rhodes reportedly being a free agent!Why is WWE doing high profile matches with "tweener" characters!Who will drop their world championship first: Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar!We look at the latest rumored top WrestleMania 38 matches!And if we can expect more wrestlers making their return after they had to retire due to injury!

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:Catch up on everything they missed during the holiday programming schedule!We discuss Kyle O'Reilly's AEW debut and what we can expect from him moving forward!Why would Toni Storm quit WWE!Big Swole calling out AEW for their diversity issues and Tony Khan's response!The shocking staff cuts at the WWE Performance Center!And we try to make sense as to why Big E's WWE Championship run was so underwhelming!

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show, Jeff & Dr. Trey Franklin:-- Bring you our 2022 Wrestling Preview special!-- What can we expect from WWE, AEW and the world of professional wrestling in 2022?-- We give our 5 bold predictions for 2022!.-- We predict the WrestleMania 38 card!-- And we recap & review the "WWE Day 1" PPV!

It doesn’t get harder than this episode of MT. ROCKMORE! – Bower brings in an International guest — and wraps up Season 2 with -- MIKE KAKUK from AM 800 CKLW in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to carve out the 4-career defining songs of — IRON MAIDENIRON MAIDEN created their own sound and have had en impassioned audience for decades. But did iconic frontman BRUCE DICKENSON make “Metal Bangs”, cool? And why does MAIDEN have a rep for being a “wedding band”? Find the answers to ALL of that and more in a IRON MAIDEN – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmoreIRON MAIDEN created their own sound and have had en impassioned audience for decades. But did iconic frontman BRUCE DICKENSON make “Metal Bangs”, cool? And why does MAIDEN have a rep for being a “wedding band”? Find the answers to ALL of that and more in a IRON MAIDEN – Today Y

BRINGING the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” styles to the headbanging world..Bower digs deep for this MT. ROCKMORE – and carves out the 4-career defining songs of the MARAUDING DRAG QUEENS known as — TWISTED SISTERFor years of playing clubs and getting their big break in the MTV world of rock music – DEE SNIDER and TWISTED SISTER were more than just New York icons. They paved the way for musicians – and fans alike – to stand up for themselves and truly rage against the machine. From testifying in front of congress and fighting against the PMRC, to creating a LIVE Rock Performance HALL OF FAME move, we bring you some TWISTED SISTER – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

Over 50 YEARS of pure, un-adulterated metal…celebrated on this MT. ROCKMORE – BOWER picks out 4-career defining songs of the leather-clad Metal Gods — JUDAS PRIEST50 Years ago they were still getting fitted for their leather pants and were just beginning to bedazzle their jackets with enough studs to choke the Village People – and metal heads were not only defined….but praised the look, the sound and the loudness that is JUDAS PRIEST. From the scorching vocals of ROB HALFORD, to a guitar duo that made every MARSHALL thrilled for their existance- AND – Bower decides which song make the cut…and which DON’T! What Bower witnessed at his first concert and why they can’t even step foot in one of the US’ biggest concert venue in “JUDAS PRIEST – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

40 YEARS OF SHAKING YOU ALL NIGHT LONG!…on this MT. ROCKMORE – BOWER picks out 4-album defining songs of on what may be the pinnacle of the success for AC/DC: “BACK IN BLACK”40 Years ago last month (sorry again about the server issues) AC/DC put out a brand new album, with a brand new singer – and they had absolutely no idea how that album — or singer — would be received by their fans. After enduring a devastation tragedy that almost had the band turning in their MARSHALL’S, their “comeback album” is the stuff of legends – AND – find out why one of their biggest hits, was ALMOST a folk tune in “BACK IN BLACK – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

BOSTON’S GODFATHERS OF ROCK…on this MT. ROCKMORE – BOWER picks out 4-career defining songs of a band who never left a good downturn go to waste: AEROSMITHIt’s not how many times they got knocked down, it’s how many times AMERICA’S GREATEST BAND got back up during their 50 year career. We tell you how they get the lyrics and title to one of their biggest hits of all-time? You’ll hear why one of their biggest comebacks was almost scrapped – AND – finally, you will find out which rock singer STEVEN TYLER mistook for a “lady”? in “AEROSMITH – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

FROM DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS…on this MT. ROCKMORE – BOWER picks out 4-career defining songs of THE definitive example of a band who crafted their own sound: ZZ TOPFrom their early, EARLY days in TEXAS…playing blues shows where they were the ONLY white musicians on the docket, to where they found their sound and defined their look – those AWESOME beards – PLUS: Which MAJOR rock band gave them their firs big break touring? What did drummer FRANK BEARD spend his first big “rockstar” paycheck on and what makes the band like no other? In a “ZZ Top – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

Paying tribute to those that ROCKED before us…in this MEMORIAL DAY MT. ROCKMORE – BOWER picks out 4-career defining songs of THE influential year in HAIR METAL: 1983To celebrate MEMORIAL DAY, we remember 4-influential bands who shaped rock back in 1983. Bands from across the nation – and – frankly, North America. Bands who wrote the biggest selling CHRISTMAS songs, bands whose first hit in America, was a song they absolutely HATED! PLUS: and which hair metal band caught hell for a topless 16-year old porn start in one fo their videos? That’s all part of a “1983 – Today You Learnt”….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

Swedish glam-metal-ambassadors-turned-hard-rock-blues-revivalists-in this ROCKMORE – as BOWER picks out 4-career defining songs of: EUROPE!Grab your tools and get ready to put together this Swedish 4-some. By the numbers: 35 years, 20-million records — one of the most successful rock bands on the face of the Earth! PLUS: a deep dive into that time that a misprint of a remix of their biggest hits lead them to say they ‘wouldnt put water on it if it was on fire!’ in a – EUROPE – Today You Learnt“….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

SOUTHERN-FRIED ROCK! – this ROCKMORE – picks out 4-career career defining songs of: .38 SPECIALBOWER slaps on the cowboy boots for a little southern rock tribute to .38 SPECIAL. The band with a long list of ties to LYNYRD SKYNYRD but clearly made a name for them selves transition from the late 70’s into the 80’s and the decade of MTV! PLUS: Dig deep into how the band checked out other bands and how they formed in a “.38 SPECIAL – Today You Learnt” and what it means to have a great album cover….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore

CALIFORNIA PUNK LEGENDS! – this ROCKMORE – picks out 4-career career defining songs of: OFFSPRINGBOWER pays homage to the Orange County skate-punk scene that birthed upon or weathered ear-holes THE OFFSPRING. How the Bower’s rock radio career in California and the monstrous success of THE OFFSPRING grew up together, with – of course – OFFSPRING having WAYYYYYYY more success! PLUS: Dig deep into the band’s background with am “OFFSPRING Today You Learnt” and why Bower owes the band a little somethin-somethin….Tell your Mt. Rushmore of friends (4 you idiot!), follow the pod @MtRockmore on Twitter and leave us a message there letting us know which artist we should give the MT. ROCKMORE treatment next! #FeedTheRockmore