Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge
About this episode
Johnny Knoxville discusses the influence of music on his life and the creation of Jackass.
Johnny Knoxville, the acclaimed stuntman, actor, comedian, and producer known best for his role as co-creator and star of Jackass, joins us today to listen to a few songs and share stories of how the show came to be and what it means to him. Covering a few classic Outlaw Country songs as well as some iconic Jackass songs, Johnny explains the influence of music on him personally, as well as the role it played in the development and creation of the show. In today’s episode, Johnny reflects on the time he spent working on Jackass, discussing the people who made it special and how he feels now that it has ended. This Episode's Track List: Shine A Light - The Rolling Stones Corona - Minutemen Me and Paul - Willie Nelson If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough - Roger Alan Wade Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter The Pill - Loretta Lynn Mystifies Me - Ron Wood Motherf***er Got F*cked Up - Folk Uke 96 Quite Bitter Beings - CKY My Cricket - Leon Russell
People in this episode
Host: Jack Coyne
Guest: Johnny Knoxville
Topics covered
- music
- Jackass
- Outlaw Country
- influence of music
- storytelling
- celebrity interviews
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jackass, Shine A Light, Corona, Me and Paul, If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough, Banana In Your Fruit Basket, The Pill, Mystifies Me, Motherf***er Got F*cked Up, 96 Quite Bitter Beings
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