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May 2023
50m 20s

Context Clues: Welcome to Jackass

CHELSEY WEBER-SMITH
About this episode

This episode will give context for our upcoming series on Jackass, an early reality show starring a group of skateboarders and unorthodox performers that filmed their stunts and pranks, becoming the outrageous superstars of the new millennium.


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Influencers

Rotten.com

Haunted Attractions

The Streaking Craze


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This episode was produced by Riley Smith

Produced and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith

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