#2439 - Johnny Knoxville

January 15, 2026

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5 min read

The Format: Casual interview-style chat between host and guest, packed with wild anecdotes and tangents on stunts, MMA, and life risks.
The Key Players:
- Guest: Johnny Knoxville, Jackass creator/star known for insane self-inflicted stunts, movies, and hosting Fear Factor reboot; famous for turning pain into comedy.
- Host: Joe Rogan, comedian/podcaster/MMA commentator, probing with humor, expertise on fighting/injuries, and genuine concern.
The Vibe: Fun and chaotic with laugh-out-loud stories, but intense undertones of near-death experiences, gratitude for survival, and reflective on long-term damage—equal parts hilarious and harrowing.

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1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Johnny Knoxville**
2 (00:19) **Judo Gene LeBell Anecdotes**
3 (04:20) **Jackass Origins**
4 (11:00) **Early Stunt Close Calls**
5 (20:00) **Recent Injuries & Health Limits**
6 (29:00) **Fear Factor Hosting**
7 (40:00) **Fear Factor Coaching & Fears**

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Johnny Knoxville is a stunt performer, actor, co-creator of the “Jackass” franchise, and host of “Fear Factor: House of Fear.” The series premieres Wednesday, January 14, at 9/8c on FOX and streams the next day on Hulu.
https://youtu.be/bwSQms7eyVM?si=GelPfF28gflbjhum
https://www.hulu.com/series/fear-factor-house-of-fear-51cd2a7b-0f54-430a-aae8-b4c630806f79

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