About this episodeJohnny Knoxville and Jeff Germaine review deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes stories from the Jackass franch…AI summary
Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Germaine review deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes stories from the Jackass franchise, highlighting the evolution from reckless, untested stunts to more professional production. The conversation emphasizes the critical importance of safety testing, the value of hiring specialized engineers like Elia, and the cultural shifts regarding sensitive content in media.
Key takeaways 5
Safety Testing is Non-Negotiable: Knoxville recounts nearly shooting Germaine with unstable beanbag shotgun shells after skipping proper testing, illustrating that 'winging it' with dangerous equipment can lead to fatal errors. They contrast this with later stunts where professional stunt coordinators and engineers ensured safety.
Specialized Engineering is Essential: The team learned they are 'scientists, not engineers,' leading them to hire Elia, an effects expert who builds functional, powerful devices. This contrasts with early failed attempts by the cast to build slingshots or hang gliders themselves.
Cultural Sensitivity in Media: The podcast addresses the removal of offensive content like the 'Totem Pole' bit (blackface) and the 'Prostitute Boat Race' from the restored Paramount+ version, acknowledging that some content does not hold up to modern standards and was rightly cut.
Production Realities vs. Stunt Chaos: Early productions relied on improvisation and luck, often resulting in injuries or failures (e.g., the staircase box stunt causing herniated discs). Later productions involved complex logistics, such as coordinating with store management and using earpieces for timing public stunts.
Unpredictable Cast Behavior: Stories about Steve-O's drug-induced behavior on flights (peeing in the aisle) and Ryan Dunn's erratic behavior highlight the chaotic nature of the cast, which often required Knoxville to manage crises rather than just film stunts.
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“We're not engineers. No, we're scientists. Hire the right guys who understand what we're trying to do and have the brains to know how to do it.”
▶ 23:50Knoxville explaining why they stopped trying to build their own stunts and started hiring professional effects artist Elia.
“That's probably the right decision cuz that was going to go right through me right through the plywood when we did it then we did it again for Jackass the movie but we found there was like a it was a much bigger bean bag and it had a tail on it which gave it a little more stabilized it so it shot a little straighter but not a lot because the first one he shot at me went straight by my elbow which would have exploded my elbow.”
▶ 12:13Knoxville reflecting on stopping a stunt where Germaine was about to be shot with unstable beanbag shells, acknowledging it could have been lethal.
“It's like this bongoy music like tribal music. It is terrible. Uh so sorry. And needless to say that did not make the cut for the new episodes.”
▶ 2:44Knoxville apologizing for the offensive 'Totem Pole' bit that was removed from the restored show due to its insensitive portrayal.
“I don't want to be good at what I'm doing. We don't want you good at it, but we don't want your head to come off either.”
▶ 20:31Germaine responding to Knoxville's refusal to practice a stunt involving being shot through a window on a ride-on toy.
“The wheels are falling off. We haven't even introed the show.”
▶ 0:09Opening banter setting the chaotic tone of the podcast.
Chapters & Sections (20)▼
0:02Jackass Archives: Deleted Scenes and Cultural Sensitivitychapter1
2:58Amsterdam Prostitute Boat Race and Diddy Encounter
5:08Santa Clanic Stunt and Beanbag Shell Safetychapter3
6:56Stunt Performer Anecdotes and Spelling
8:14Enema Effects and Beanbag Shell Stunt
9:56Watermelon Safety Test for Beanbag Shells
11:24Dangerous Stunts and Safety Failureschapter1
13:04Fire Stunt Panic and Box Staircase Accident
15:40Jackass Stunt Tests and Behind the Sceneschapter2
18:24Male Sex Doll Test and Stunt Safety
19:56Rocket Stunt Safety and Execution
22:35Production Crew and Stunt Planningchapter1
24:48Unauthorized Stunt Planning and Execution
27:20Jackass Stunt Origins and Behind the Sceneschapter1
30:05Silence of the Lambs Stunt Analysis
31:30Stunt Stories: Pitch Black Room and Crossbow Incidentchapter1
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