The Track Star Podcast

Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge

The Track Star Podcast

Show Notes

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

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