The Track Star Podcast

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

Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by legendary Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament to discuss his life and work, and the wide variety of music that inspired it. 

In this episode, Jeff and Jack have a conversation about music, community, and the glue that binds us together as they talk about the moments and memories that made Jeff Ament. 

Covering everything from his early childhood in rural Montana to his youth in Seattle to his time with Pearl Jam and beyond, Jeff shows us how building community and encouraging positive human interaction can change lives. 

This Episode's Track List: 

Stir It Up (Jamaican Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin

The Magnificent Seven - The Clash

Never Fight a Man with a Perm - IDLES

Could You Be The One? - Hüsker Dü

Poptones - Public Image Ltd.

Roundabout - Yes

Glue - SS Decontrol

Sludgefest - Dinosaur Jr.

Rain - The Beatles

Protest and Survival - Discharge

This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks for and resonates with populations around the world. 

Along the way, John and Jack consider how Bad Bunny became the #1 artist in the world, how salsa in the 70s created a space for Latin people in New York, and the cultural significance of the breakthrough by Latin artists in the past few years. 

John takes us on a brief and powerful journey through a slice of the history of Latin music, with many dance breaks to accompany. 

This Episode's Track List: 

EoO - Bad Bunny
La Freak - Paloma Mami & Rauw Alejandro
The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
El Cantante - Héctor Lavoe 
Despídase bien - Carin León 
Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine) - James Brown

Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions.

Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span everything from film scores to classic records. Along the way, they break down the creative techniques that make each piece unique, uncovering what it really takes to push boundaries and create something unforgettable.

From the role inspiration plays in shaping a song to the ways production itself can become a form of storytelling, Finneas offers a rare look inside the creative process. Together, they examine how bold decisions, unexpected sounds, and meticulous details can transform a great idea into a lasting piece of music.

This Episode’s Tracklist:

00:00 - Intro

​​01:16 - Money - Pink Floyd

06:28 - Ms. Jackson - Outkast

09:02 - Nikes - Frank Ocean

12:25 - Aloha! (Main Title Theme) - Cristobal Tapia De Veer

14:35 - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

16:52 - Blue Jay Way - The Beatles

19:53 - L’AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish

24:14 - O Green World - Gorillaz

28:30 - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer

34:29 - The Mandalorian - Ludwig Göransson

39:38 - Vicious Thoughts - Finneas O’Connell

Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by Glen Hansard, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work as a founding member of the band the Frames, as well as his prolific solo musical and acting careers. 

​In this episode, we take a musical journey through his multi-dimensional career, discussing the songs that defined his artistic development from busking on the streets of Dublin to starring in an award-winning movie to working with artists like Eddie Vedder and Bob Dylan. 

​Glen and Jack discuss good people and good music, and the power they have to change lives. 

This Episode's Tracklist: 

Jokerman - Bob Dylan
Down Payment Blues - AC/DC
Rise - Eddie Vedder
Same Old Blues - Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
The Makings of You - Curtis Mayfield
Disconnection Notice - Sonic Youth
Thru and Thru - The Rolling Stones