jackass producer knate crawled through hell and back
Summary
Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine interview producer Nate Lee, recounting his recruitment and first day breaking his ankle. They share wild stories from filming Jackass and Wild Boys, including stunts with cannibals in India and a tense ski jump intervention. The episode also covers Nate’s music career and the logistical nightmares of producing dangerous bits like the Bad Grandpa funeral.
Topics discussed
Family history and meeting Johnny Knoxville
The chaotic first day of shooting Jackass
Family reactions and early Jackass stunts
Sponsor reads: Magic Spoon, Perfect Gene, Tushy
Film school, rap crews, and early projects
Wild Boys in India: Cannibals and chaos
Shooting the Jackass 2 finale with Rip Taylor
The fake funeral prank and bee stings
Safety protocols and the bear stunt
Sponsor reads: Care for the Culture, Quince
Human cannonball and the biplane stunt
Swamp stunts with Juvenile and Billy
Male strippers and nudist colony pranks
COVID era pranks and the snake story
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