Advice for Those In Pursuit of Greatness - Russ

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Advice for Those In Pursuit of Greatness - Russ

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January 14, 2026
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The Forgotten Sections of America: Despair in Appalachia

Johnny Knoxville and Joe Rogan discuss the devastating impact of coal companies and the pill epidemic on families in West Virginia.

social issues story
2:14:23
Duration: 1:27

The Most Disturbing Injuries in UFC History

Joe Rogan discusses the psychological and physical aftermath of the infamous leg breaks suffered by Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.

MMA injuries knowledge
1:23:01
Duration: 0:56

How Judo Gene LeBell Taught Bruce Lee Grappling

The legendary story of how Judo Gene LeBell proved the effectiveness of grappling to Bruce Lee by physically carrying him around like a child.

martial arts knowledge
2:24
Duration: 0:40

Johnny Knoxville's Secret Fear Factor Coaching Method

Johnny explains how he coached people through their worst fears on Fear Factor by proving the difficulty was all in their heads.

mindset motivation
40:26
Duration: 0:36

The Origin Story of Jackass: Johnny's Father

Johnny explains how his father's extreme and often dangerous office pranks served as the blueprint for Jackass.

inspiration story
1:02:47
Duration: 3:19

The Tragic Genius of Alan Turing

A discussion on the father of modern computing, Alan Turing, who helped win WWII but was chemically castrated by his own government for being gay.

history knowledge
2:05:09
Duration: 1:14

The Hidden Danger of Brain Dehydration in Fighting

Joe Rogan explains the physiological danger of extreme weight cuts, specifically how the brain fails to rehydrate as quickly as the body, leading to easier knockouts.

combat sports knowledge
1:54:38
Duration: 0:36

The Extreme Physicality of Flying Fighter Jets

Johnny Knoxville describes the intense physical strain of flying with the Blue Angels and the technique used to stay conscious.

aviation knowledge
47:58
Duration: 2:24

The Stunt That Ended Johnny Knoxville's Career

A visceral account of the bull stunt in Jackass Forever that resulted in a brain hemorrhage and permanent neurological damage, leading to Knoxville's retirement from major stunts.

health story
18:11
Duration: 2:14

Johnny Knoxville's Only Rule for Comedy

Knoxville reveals his 'bellwether' for success: he doesn't write for the public, he writes solely to make his friends laugh.

comedy humor
1:18:28
Duration: 0:20

When MMA Organizations Encouraged Steroid Use

A shocking revelation about the Pride Fighting era where the organization explicitly stated they did not test for performance-enhancing drugs to ensure the 'best product'.

MMA history controversy
1:58:35
Duration: 0:55

The Desperation That Created Jackass

Johnny Knoxville explains how the impending birth of his daughter and financial desperation forced him to turn a magazine article into the dangerous stunts that launched Jackass.

career motivation
5:01
Duration: 2:39

The Man Who Experienced 49 Gs: Colonel John Paul Stapp

A fascinating look at the scientist who pioneered seatbelt safety by subjecting himself to lethal levels of deceleration.

human endurance knowledge
45:12
Duration: 2:11

Johnny Knoxville's Darkest Battle with Brain Injury

In a vulnerable moment, Knoxville describes the severe depression and catastrophic thinking he faced following a major head injury and his road to recovery.

mental health story
1:48:35
Duration: 1:38

The Insane Way Russia Swapped Urine Samples at the Olympics

Joe Rogan recounts the plot of the documentary Icarus, detailing how Russian officials used holes in walls to swap tainted urine for clean samples.

sports corruption story
2:00:44
Duration: 1:33

The Most Dangerous Jackass Stunt: Steve-O and the Sharks

Johnny Knoxville recounts the terrifying moment Steve-O put a hook through his mouth to act as shark bait, questioning the sanity of the bit.

Jackass stunts story
1:19:48
Duration: 0:55

The Man Who Jumped on Stage to Stab a Dummy

Joe Rogan tells a legendary comedy club story about an audience member who got so angry at a ventriloquist dummy that he stabbed it.

comedy lore humor
2:26:25
Duration: 0:51

Why Fear Factor Was Actually Cancelled

Joe Rogan details the specific 'donkey' stunt that crossed the line for NBC and the public, leading to the immediate cancellation of the legendary reality show.

television controversy
36:05
Duration: 1:14

The One Topic Johnny Knoxville Won't Discuss in Therapy

Johnny reveals the one part of his life he refuses to discuss with his therapist to avoid 'unwinding' his career.

mental health story
1:00:37
Duration: 1:15

Brock Lesnar Smashed Wee Man Through a Table

Knoxville shares a hilarious story of the time Brock Lesnar picked up Wee Man at a high-end restaurant and slammed him through a table.

celebrity stories humor
1:37:29
Duration: 0:59