Episode #2439
Johnny Knoxville
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Stunt performer and Jackass co-creator Johnny Knoxville discusses his career origins, approach to fear, and hosting Fear Factor: House of Fear. He also reflects on MMA injuries, World War II history, and his documentary work on the Whites of West Virginia and other projects.
What they talked about
- Meeting Judo Gene LaBelle and his choke-out patches
- Getting shot with a revolver for a stunt
- Hosting Fear Factor and helping contestants face fears
- Experiencing 49 Gs and the physical demands on fighter pilots
- Filming stunts in Russia and shooting missiles from a cannon
- Lion attack during a stunt and anxiety about safety
- Fight analysis: Vandale Silva's brawl and knockout
- Steroids, gay porn star, and Alan Turing's tragic story
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