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Fans of The Preston & Steve Show know that some interviews become instant classics. One of those moments came in 2019 when the show spoke with actor Stephen Hibbert, best known to movie fans as the unforgettable Gimp from Pulp Fiction.
Hibbert, who passed away this week, joined the show for a funny and revealing conversation about how he landed one of the strangest and most memorable roles in film history. The interview gave listeners a rare look at the man behind the mask and his long friendship with director Quentin Tarantino.
Hibbert told Preston and Steve that his connection to Tarantino dated back years before Pulp Fiction. At the time, Tarantino was a fan of the famous Los Angeles improv troupe The Groundlings, where Hibbert performed. The two bonded over movies and even went to see films together. When Tarantino finished writing the script for Pulp Fiction, Hibbert said it was a true page turner.
Eventually Tarantino invited him to read for the mysterious character known simply as The Gimp.
The role would become one of the film’s most talked about moments. Hibbert joked with the show about why the character never speaks, imagining that the character probably had his tongue cut out. He also revealed that Tarantino had a specific look in mind. Hibbert wore a fat suit under the costume because the director wanted the character to appear pudgy.
Despite how iconic the character became, Hibbert said he did not keep any props from the film. The costumes were rented and had to be returned after filming.
When Pulp Fiction premiered, Hibbert quickly realized how big the film had become. After opening weekend he returned home to find about 30 messages on his answering machine from fans who had somehow tracked down his phone number and wanted to talk about The Gimp.
His career included other film appearances as well, including a small role in National Treasure: Book of Secrets. During the interview he also mentioned running a Facebook page called The Real Gimp where fans of the film could connect.
The conversation wandered into plenty of other fun territory. Hibbert talked about his friendship with Tarantino, noting that they had not spoken in years. He also laughed about how some people had strong reactions to the film. Kathy Romano admitted she actually walked out of the theater the first time she saw Pulp Fiction.
Hibbert shared what life looked like for him years after the movie’s release. He said he was semi retired from writing, working at a theater in Denver and also part time at Trader Joe’s. His kids, he added, thought it was pretty cool that he had an action figure based on his character.
The interview also featured some classic Preston and Steve moments, including Preston Elliott jokingly writing down “Fraudulent Gimps” as a potential band name. The conversation even touched on the surf rock track Comanche by The Revels, which is featured during the memorable basement scene in Pulp Fiction.
Hibbert’s appearance on the show remains a fan favorite because it captured the humor and humility of a performer who played a small but unforgettable part in one of the most influential films of the 1990s.
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25 Jul 2025
FLASHBACK Hulk Hogan on Preston & Steve (2011 & 2014)
What a great guest, BROTHER! The Hulkster made a few appearances on The Preston & Steve Show over the years. After learning of his passing, we dug up the audio to revisit those moments. They were great conversations. Enjoy listening back to our time spent with Hulk Hogan.
For the first interview, Casey opened the conversation by referencing two iconic moments in WWF history—Hulk Hogan body-slamming Big John Stud and Andre the Giant. When asked how he prepared, Hogan insisted he didn’t. He compared it to riding a bike, playing guitar, or making love; more instinct than rehearsal.
He continued to discuss his then-current work with TNA, describing the work as “wrestling like it should be.” Unlike the seemingly more family-friendly, scripted vibe of WWF, TNA harnessed a more traditional, genuine feel of wrestling, but with more edge. He touched a little on his changing family dynamics, mentioning his kids and his new wife at the time. He offered a bit of insider information about wrestling in the 80s and 90s, then finishing the interview with an iconic “Be cool and eat fruit.”
Three years later, Hulk Hogan made a return to the Preston & Steve show to advertise his upcoming appearances on TNA. He began by expressing his love for WMMR and the guys mentioned how the recent buzz around him has made it feel like the golden days again. He recalled a Fan Expo from the year before where he took a staged-fall in an arm wrestle with the mayor of Toronto, making the mayor a local hero while also ensuring goodwill in himself in case he ever got into trouble there.
After offering some insight about opening your heart and changing your mindset, Hogan shared his immense adoration for Philadelphia. He claimed that he always looked forward to visiting Philly, even if he was exhausted from his busy schedule. After offering a little insider information about what he planned to do on TNA the following week, Preston bids him goodbye with a call-back to his original interview by saying, “Be cool and eat fruit!” Hogan responds with a familiar, “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!” and the interview concludes.
17 Sept 2024
Where's that f'n sound coming from? Preston & Steve Sound Clip Origins
Preston & Steve Sound Clip Origins Rundown. Clips that are explained include:
“Monkey!”
“He’s agreed to hold her dentures while you gives him the midnight special”. I
“Chicago”
Friday Froggy song
“You wanna kiss me?”
“Sea horses forever.”
"Bizarre" in the Bizarre Files intro
“gadzooks!”
Orlando song
“La di da di da beeees”
“Why don’t you forget the moose for a second”.
“He’s a cat, flushing the toilet” (shout out to Parry Gripp
“how can she slap?”
“Wee look what I get to do”
Plus a play-by-play description of how we pull up the sounds so quickly.
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Social presence
97
YouTube
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Engagement
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