#156 Wee Man: Jackass, Bam Margera, Best and Last, Ryan Dunn & Life at the Extremes

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<p>Jason “Wee Man” Acuña is one of the most recognisable faces from Jackass, the MTV show and movie franchise that changed comedy, skateboarding, stunts and chaos forever.But before Jackass, before the movies, before people were shouting “Wee Man’s here!” in the streets of Japan, Jason was a skater from California who found his name, his confidence and his community through skateboarding.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Origin Story, Wee Man sits down with David McIntosh to talk about the real story behind Jackass.</p><p>We talk about how he got the name Wee Man, growing up with dwarfism, becoming part of Big Brother magazine, the formation of Jackass, the early days of doing insane stunts for barely any money, the friendship between the crew, Ryan Dunn, Bam Margera, fame, Hollywood, money, sobriety, skateboarding, and why Jackass still means so much to people more than two decades later.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about more than stunts. It is about finding your own lane, refusing to imitate anyone else, staying true to yourself, and building a life around fun, friendship and chaos. This is Jason “Wee Man” Acuña’s Origin Story. </p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, creators, athletes, founders and cultural icons.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow David:Instagram: @davidmcintoshjr</p><p>TikTok: @davidmcintoshjr</p><p>LinkedIn: David McIntosh</p><p>Spotify / Apple Podcasts: Origin Story with David McIntosh</p><p>Follow Wee Man:Instagram: @iamweeman</p><p>#WeeMan #Jackass #JasonAcuna #OriginStory #DavidMcIntosh #Podcast #JackassForever #Skateboarding #MTV #Comedy #RyanDunn #BamMargera #JohnnyKnoxville #SteveO</p>