Evel Knievel was perhaps the world's most legendary daredevil. He came along at a time when the world ate up this kind of entertainment, partially in hopes that he crashed. And crash he did. A lot. Learn all about this icon in this special two part episode.
# Stuff You Should Know: Evil Knievel (Part 1)
Josh and Chuck dive into the wild life of motorcycle daredevil Evil Knievel, exploring how a rough-and-tumble kid from Butte, Montana became one of America's greatest stuntmen and showmen. From his early days pulling off increasingly dangerous motorcycle stunts to his legendary 1968 jump over the Caesars Palace fountains that made him a household name, the guys trace how Knievel combined PT Barnum-style marketing with genuine athletic skill to revolutionize motorcycle culture in America. Fair warning though: this legendary figure had a serious dark side, and the episode doesn't shy away from his questionable behavior, shady business practices, and tumultuous personal life.
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