This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #636 - Jason Momoa
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Jan 26, 2026 
Jason Momoa, actor and producer known for Game of Thrones and Aquaman, chats about his Iowa and Hawaiian upbringing and the cultural work that shapes him. He talks rock climbing as meditation and focus, near‑drowning that shifted his life, making The Wrecking Crew with Dave Bautista, and building projects to protect Hawaii and tell authentic stories.
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Early Break On Baywatch Changed Everything
- Jason Momoa got his first big break on Baywatch Hawaii at 19 after planning to study marine biology and delaying college.
- That early TV job changed his life and launched his entertainment career.
Near-Drowning Ended His Smoking Habit
- Jason Momoa describes multiple drowning experiences that profoundly affected him.
- Surviving a near-drowning led him to quit heavy smoking and re-evaluate his life choices.
Made A Love Letter To Hawaiian Culture
- Jason Momoa co-created and produced Chief of War to portray authentic Hawaiian history and culture.
- Making the show felt like a personal love letter to his people and ancestors.
