Joe Rogan Experience #717 - Steve-O

TL;DR

Steve-O explains that he requested jail time after climbing a 150-foot crane to protest SeaWorld because putting himself in captivity supported his message about captivity. He also recounts changing a highway sign to “SeaWorld sucks,” attracting 80 firefighters and 18 police officers during the crane stunt, and being detained or jailed in several countries. Read on for the details behind these incidents.

Transcript

gentlemen we're live yeah dude steo ladies and gentlemen Brian Redban in the house uh steo preparing himself for his long stretch in the Pokey from mocking SeaWorld openly uh on top of a very dangerous sign dude there's a video of you you were streaming live while you you [ __ ] with the SeaWorld sign would you write well I had two different ones I... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍝 Steo's past arrests and dangerous stunts have shaped his comedy career and made him a unique performer.
• 💆 He has a history of getting arrested for various reasons, including protesting SeaWorld and engaging in violent activities.
• 🥰 Steo's upcoming comedy special reflects his love for attention and his willingness to push boundaries in his performances.
• 🌍 The comedian's experiences with jail and international travel provide interesting stories and insights into different legal systems.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Steve-O ask to go to jail for his SeaWorld crane stunt?

Steve-O said putting himself in captivity was one way to make his protest about captivity meaningful. He also admitted that jail produced a more newsworthy story than community service.

Q: What did Steve-O do to protest SeaWorld?

Steve-O changed a highway sign near SeaWorld in San Diego so it read “SeaWorld sucks.” In a separate stunt, he climbed a 150-foot crane with an inflatable killer whale.

Q: How long was Steve-O sentenced to jail for the crane stunt?

Steve-O received a 30-day sentence. He believed it would automatically be cut in half and said he might be released even sooner.

Q: Could Steve-O have avoided jail for the crane stunt?

Steve-O said he did not necessarily have to serve jail time and believed community service was an available alternative. He specifically asked his lawyer to secure jail time.

Q: How many emergency responders came to Steve-O’s crane stunt?

Steve-O said the stunt drew 80 firefighters, 18 police officers, a helicopter, and a SWAT team. He acknowledged that this diverted substantial resources and connected that consequence to his decision to accept jail.

Q: Which countries did Steve-O say he had been jailed in?

Steve-O named Canada, England, the United States, and Sweden, saying he had been jailed in about five countries. He did not count Mexico because he described that incident as more of a brief detention followed by release.

Q: What happened to Steve-O in Mexico?

Steve-O said he blacked out on ketamine, climbed onto a roof, and fell from it. Authorities detained him but eventually let him go, and he said the incident was not ultimately a big deal.

Q: Why was Steve-O jailed in Sweden?

Steve-O said he spent five days properly jailed in Sweden for international drug smuggling. He described putting weed into a condom while in Norway, tying it in a knot, and swallowing it while recording the act.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Steo recounts his past dangerous stunts, such as climbing a crane and changing a highway sign to protest SeaWorld.

• He discusses his experience of getting arrested in multiple countries, including Mexico, Sweden, and Canada.

• Steo reflects on his decision to go to jail for protesting SeaWorld and talks about his upcoming comedy special.