Rich Hopkins with Thrillseekers Unlimited
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In this episode of the Evel Knievel Museum Podcast, Joe P is joined by Las Vegas stuntman extraordinaire, Rich Hopkins. Starting with a thrilling recount of the X Games, Rich's storytelling takes listeners through his breathtaking daredevil feats, from lighting himself on fire for bungee jumps to doubling cartoon characters in Super Bowl commercials. Along the way, we hear tales of collaboration with industry icons, the evolution of action sports, and the pursuit of safety in stunts. Rich also delves into the potential of Las Vegas becoming Hollywood 2.0 and shares riveting anecdotes about the legends of action sports. Stay tuned for an inside look at the upcoming Evel Knievel Museum's relocation to Vegas and a future brimming with adrenaline-fueled excitement.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Hopkins' Journey (00:00:45)
3. Man on Fire (00:06:05)
4. Inspiring Courage in Others (00:10:51)
5. Recognition for Stunts (00:14:38)
6. Super Bowl Commercial (00:15:37)
7. Shoutout to The Space (00:16:50)
8. Las Vegas Film Industry (00:17:53)
9. Evel Knievel Museum Relocation (00:23:41)
10. Action Sports Hall of Fame (00:30:01)
11. Future Projects (00:31:11)
12. Happy Landings (00:33:26)
12 episodes