Joe Rogan Experience #2439 - Johnny Knoxville

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Joe Rogan Experience #2439 - Johnny Knoxville

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January 14, 2026
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The Reality of Johnny Knoxville's Brain Scans

A sobering look at the long-term effects of stunts as Knoxville discusses his brain health, memory issues, and the reality of cumulative concussions.

brain health knowledge
1:47:01
Duration: 1:16

Alan Turing: From the Enigma Code to the Turing Test

Joe Rogan and Johnny Knoxville discuss the tragic life of Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, and how his 'Turing Test' for AI is more relevant today than ever.

artificial intelligence knowledge
2:04:30
Duration: 2:13

Joe Rogan's Secret to Fixing Lower Back Pain

Joe Rogan explains the benefits of the Reverse Hyper machine for spinal decompression and strengthening the lower back.

health knowledge
24:21
Duration: 1:13

Fedor Emelianenko: The Stoic Robot of MMA

Joe Rogan and Johnny Knoxville discuss the legendary status of Fedor Emelianenko, focusing on his impenetrable mindset and his iconic recovery from the Randleman suplex.

MMA history knowledge
1:32:47
Duration: 0:58

Why You Should Never Fight Someone with Cauliflower Ear

A humorous but practical piece of advice from Johnny Knoxville and Joe Rogan about identifying dangerous individuals by their ears.

martial arts advice
3:04
Duration: 0:38

The Primal Origin of Ophidiophobia

Joe Rogan explains why the fear of snakes is more than just a common phobia, suggesting it is an ancient survival mechanism encoded in human DNA from our ancestors.

phobias knowledge
41:41
Duration: 1:00

Why Johnny Knoxville Won't Talk Stunts in Therapy

Johnny Knoxville explains the hilarious boundary he sets with his therapist: they can talk about anything in his life except for the part of him that wants to perform dangerous stunts, fearing it might 'unwind' his career.

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

The Hidden Danger of Weight Cutting: Brain Dehydration

Joe Rogan explains the physiological dangers of extreme weight cutting in MMA, specifically how the brain takes days to rehydrate compared to the rest of the body, leaving fighters vulnerable to KOs.

health knowledge
1:54:00
Duration: 1:14

Inside 'The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia'

Johnny Knoxville shares the backstory of producing the cult-classic documentary about the White family and the systemic issues of poverty and addiction in Appalachia.

documentary filmmaking story
2:11:38
Duration: 3:55

How Fatherhood Birthed Jackass

Johnny Knoxville reveals how the pressure of an impending child and the need to support his family forced him to take extreme risks and launch Jackass.

fatherhood motivation
5:01
Duration: 2:20

The Buster Keaton Stunt That Almost Killed Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville describes a terrifying moment on the set of Jackass Number Two where a 20-foot steel wall crushed him, narrowly missing his head.

stunts story
11:37
Duration: 0:58

Finding Triumph on the Other Side of Fear

Johnny Knoxville discusses how facing extreme terror leads to a 'survivors euphoria' and a profound sense of accomplishment that changes a person's understanding of their own capabilities.

personal development motivation
43:36
Duration: 1:02

The Origin of Jackass: Knoxville's Father's Wild Pranks

Johnny Knoxville describes the 'unusual environment' he grew up in, specifically his father's elaborate and sometimes dangerous pranks, including staging fake gunfights with blank ammunition to scare employees.

family story
1:03:30
Duration: 0:58

The Insane Story of Steve-O's Shark Hook Stunt

Johnny Knoxville recounts the terrifying moment Steve-O put a hook through his own jaw to act as shark bait, highlighting the extreme risks taken during Jackass.

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

Johnny Knoxville's Battle with Post-Concussion Depression

Knoxville opens up about the severe clinical depression and 'catastrophic thinking' he faced after a major head injury and how he recovered.

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

The Insane Story Behind the Documentary 'Icarus'

Joe Rogan recounts the wild true story of how filmmaker Bryan Fogle stumbled upon the Russian state-sponsored doping program while filming a cycling documentary.

sports ethics story
1:59:48
Duration: 2:29

The Fastest Man Alive: Colonel John Paul Stapp

Johnny Knoxville shares the incredible story of Colonel John Paul Stapp, the biophysicist who subjected himself to 49 Gs of deceleration to prove humans could survive high-speed ejections, ultimately leading to the invention of seatbelts.

history knowledge
45:22
Duration: 2:36

The Man Who Stabbed a Ventriloquist's Dummy

Joe Rogan tells a hilarious and bizarre story about the legendary NYC ventriloquist act Otto and George, involving a dummy that was so offensive it got stabbed by an audience member.

comedy story
2:24:38
Duration: 2:38

When Brock Lesnar Slammed Wee Man Through a Table

Knoxville shares a hilarious real-life anecdote of Brock Lesnar physically tossing Wee Man through a restaurant table at the Four Seasons.

Brock Lesnar humor
1:37:48
Duration: 0:40

The Infamous Incident That Canceled Fear Factor

Joe Rogan recounts the 'Donkey Juice' stunt that caused massive public outrage and led to the cancellation of Fear Factor.

television controversy
34:08
Duration: 3:11