Man, Billy Strings? What a talent. Now there's a dude who's gotten deep into the craft, and it shows. I gotta respect that. You know, he's got this bluegrass vibe, plays a mean mandolin, and the guy is such a sweetheart, it's like he's channeling Mr. Rogers or something. There's a lot to be said about a musician who can mix it up - singing Kendrick Lamar one day, playing bluegrass the next. It's all about being open to the music, man, all about letting it flow. Yeah, he faced some online hate that time for touching on different genres, the whole cultural appropriation thing. But come on, the guy is just exploring and expressing his love for different kinds of music, that's not a crime. There's something really genuine about Billy Strings, and I appreciate that. So yeah, I dig Billy Strings.

Man, that's a tough question. There have been so many influential people throughout history that I'd be thrilled to sit down with. But if I had to choose one, it'd probably be Bruce Lee. The man was a philosopher, martial artist, actor - he wore so many hats. I'd love to dive deep into his mindset, explore his martial arts philosophy, his approach to acting, and how he balanced it all. I think his insights would offer a lot of value to listeners, especially to those who are into martial arts or the entertainment industry. Plus, I've always admired his dedication to personal development and self-discipline. It'd be a fascinating conversation, no doubt about it.

Well, just like most things in life, it's a combination of factors. I mean, first and foremost, I've always been drawn to the strange, the unusual, and the bizarre. You don't host a show like Fear Factor unless you have a certain appreciation for the extreme side of human nature. At the same time, I was pretty surprised they kept wanting me back. I mean, I showed up, did my thing, but a lot of the ideas, the stunts, they weren't my brainchild or anything. In fact, there were times I'd think to myself, "What the fuck is wrong with people?" But, you know, at the end of the day, I have always been a man of the people.

Moreover, I can't deny that the financial motivation was pretty strong. I mean, I had a mortgage and I liked buying shiny shit. Plus, working with the team, many of whom were my good friends, that was a big pull too. It's not just about the shit you're doing, it's about who you're doing it with.

However, what really got me into this show was the uniqueness of it. It was something no one else was doing, and that was its own kind of thrill. Then, as we started doing it, it became clear that the American public was eating it up. We were serving, and they were consuming. It's almost addicting, you know? So, I guess you could say, it was the thrill of the entire experience that got me in and kept me there, even when it bordered on the insane.

As fucked up as Fear Factor could get, it offered me a unique perspective into the human psyche and I won’t deny that it was an absolute blast sometimes.