Jackass star Poopies discusses his journey from getting started at 16 to becoming a new cast member. Topics include his RedBull TV series, being bitten by a Shark during Shark Week, and his plans for growing his YouTube channel and investing in properties.
Poopies got his start in the Jackass series after becoming friends with Jackass Producer Trip Taylor and now focuses on growing his YouTube channel and investing in properties.
Poopies became the first person to get bitten by a shark during Shark Week and had to undergo surgery to reattach arteries and tendons in his hand.
Poopies discusses his journey towards sobriety, including attending rehab, living in a sober house, and planning to buy a house near family while focusing on his YouTube channel and making smart investments for financial stability.
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Podcast Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses various stories and experiences, including how the jackass series started, their involvement in the show, and their travels around the world. They also talk about their encounters with sharks, workman's compensation issues, and their time in jail. The speaker also touches on their journey towards sobriety and the challenges they faced. Despite the ups and downs, they express gratitude for being part of the legendary jackass crew and the exciting opportunities that came with it.
Highlights from the Podcast
The speaker shares their involvement in the jackass series, how it started when they were approached by Tripp Taylor, and their memorable experiences during the show, such as jumping into ice plants and being shot with pellet guns while standing on a buoy. They also mention their time in Hawaii filming for Who's J.O.B. and their disappointment with the relatively low payment they received. The speaker recalls their encounters with law enforcement, including getting arrested for various incidents and their time spent in jail.
Personal Reflections and Growth
The speaker opens up about their personal struggles with addiction and their decision to embrace sobriety. They reflect on their past behavior, including poor choices and run-ins with the law. The speaker expresses gratitude for their current journey towards self-improvement, highlighting the importance of being sober and the positive impact it has had on their life. They also touch on the challenges of dealing with fame and financial issues, yet remain optimistic about the future.
Jail Stories and Court Case
The speaker shares their experience of being in jail and facing a court case for assaulting a sheriff. They were relieved when the case was dismissed due to the sheriff's own violent behavior.
Recovery and Future Plans
The speaker discusses their journey in addiction recovery and upcoming plans for sobriety, including attending rehab, living in a sober house, and eventually buying a house near family. They also express a desire to focus on their YouTube channel and make smart investments for financial stability.
In this episode, you'll hear from Jackass star Poopies who got his start at 16 when he became friends with Jackass Producer Trip Taylor. He went on to star in a RedBull TV series called “Who is J.O.B” after moving to Hawaii. After traveling the world for that show, Poopies got offered to do a screen test for a new Jackass movie which led to him becoming a new cast member. Poopies also became the first person ever to get bitten by a Shark during the filming of Shark Week which led him to need to get the arteries and tendons surgically reattached in his hand. Now Poopies is focused on growing his YouTube channel and wants to start investing in properties and doing other projects.
Thank you to Prize Picks for sponsoring this episode, see link here and use code "Danny": https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/DANNY
About The Hosts:
Danny Duncan is a top YouTuber with 7M+ subscribers and $150M+ in merch sales. He's also the co-owner of the popular frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles, founder of Good Sport, and Danny's Cream Pies.
Jon Youshaei worked inside Instagram and YouTube for 8 years where he was Head of Creator Product Marketing before becoming a creator and journalist for Forbes, TIME, and more.
0:00 - 0:35 Intro
0:36 - 12:20 How Poopies got started
12:21 - 12:32 Poopies’s time in Jail
12:33 - 13:09 Prize Picks
13:10 - 28:14 Poopies’s time in Jail (cont.)
28:15 - 39:08 Poopies’s experiences with Rehab
39:09 - 40:48 Roscoe asks Poopies a question
40:49 - 44:00 Talking about the neighbor Allison
44:01 - 52:15 Danny and Poopies talk about making money
52:16 - 56:47 Poopies’s future plans
56:48 - 58:15 Poopies’s favorite stunt
58:16 - 58:36 Outro
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