Knoxville Promotes 'Jackass: Best and Last' in Daily Show Interview
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Summary
The segment is a light interview on The Daily Show with Jordan Klepper hosting Johnny Knoxville to promote the upcoming film 'Jackass: Best and Last.' They discuss early un-aired stunts, the evolution of the franchise, aging cast members, and the theme of male friendship amid extreme pranks. Knoxville mentions a new podcast launching the same day and offers humorous advice on colonoscopies. The sourcing is direct from the guest with no additional experts or graphics referenced beyond the conversation itself.
Editorial Assessment
The broadcast is accurate and faithful to the promotional nature of the appearance, with all concrete claims aligning with contemporaneous public records. Viewers receive an entertaining recap of Knoxville's history and the film's focus on camaraderie rather than just stunts, though deeper analysis of safety records or franchise finances is absent by design. No loaded language or selective emphasis skews the content. The main missing element is broader context on how the series has influenced extreme content online, which the interview touches on lightly without data.
Key Moments
'Jackass: Best and Last' releases in theaters June 26
Confirmed across official Paramount announcements, IMDb, and theater listings for 2026 release.
Jackass the Podcast launched today
Podcast debuted on Headgum around June 18, 2026, with first episodes dropping then, aligning with the interview timing.
Early stunt involved shooting himself at close range with a gun, un-aired by MTV
Matches well-documented Jackass origin stories from Knoxville's early participatory journalism phase.