Fitzdog Radio - Episode 1121: Jason Ellis

Released December 24, 2025
Host: Greg Fitzsimmons
Guest: Jason Ellis

Episode Overview

In this riveting and deeply candid episode, Greg Fitzsimmons welcomes back Jason Ellis—professional skateboarder, radio host, comedian, and former athlete—for a freewheeling, intense, and hilarious conversation. Ellis pulls no punches as he opens up about his struggles with addiction, his traumatic past, career pivots, Skankfest and comedic boxing, and the ongoing process of self-reinvention and healing. Both host and guest bring energy, honesty, and plenty of laughs, mixing wild showbiz stories with vulnerable personal revelations.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Greg’s New York Holiday Adventures (00:12–14:37)

• Greg shares tales from his New York holiday, reflecting on family dynamics and holiday traditions.
• Recounts chance meeting with Tom O'Neill and running into a former girlfriend's daughter, leading to an existential moment.
• Highlights of visiting iconic NYC comedy venues (The Stand, Comedy Cellar) and watching comedians like Bonnie McFarlane, Keith Robinson, Sam Morril, Dave Attell.
• Affectionate story about Esti, the legendary Comedy Cellar booker, and her support early in Greg’s career.
• Observations on NYC’s changing demographics and nostalgia for "old New York."

Quote:
“Esti ... was really like a den mom for all the young comics. And she’s still there. 30 fucking years. ... She gave me most of the nights that I put in for a veil. ... I was fucking broke. And she was just always so sweet and edgy and I always liked her taste in comedy.” (07:13)

Jason Ellis: Teeth, Energy, and Radio Show Stories (14:38–22:14)

• Greg opens by asking about Jason’s gold teeth and his philosophy: “Anything that gets knocked out goes back in gold.” (14:47)
• They reflect on the evolution of Jason's on-air persona—from aggressive, take-no-prisoners interview style to a more centered presence.
• Jason recalls blowouts with past radio guests, especially Andrew Dice Clay, leading to a near-physical confrontation on-air due to Jason's blunt honesty about Dice’s son's band.

Quote:
“He tried to fight me... I’ve never been a shock jock. Like, I don’t start fights. ... But it’s in me. I’ll fight you to the end if you want to.” – Jason (21:15)

Skankfest, Sobriety, and Onstage Energy (24:07–30:07)

• Discussion of Skankfest's unique energy: comedian fights, naked roasts, plentiful substances.
• Jason shares discomfort with environments like naked roasts and temptation in those scenes:
  “I’m a recovering addict and sex addict, and it was just not healthy for me to be around.” (26:25)
• Greg and Jason debate the impact of substance use on performance, citing Dave Chappelle as an example.
• Ellis shares how sobriety has improved his craft and life:
  “I’m 54. I’m not as good of an athlete as I used to be. ... But because I’m sober ... I can, I’m so much safer ... now at 54, than I was when I was 38.” (28:40)
• The pair reflect on comedy as a meritocracy—hard work and honesty trump networking.

Trauma, Therapy, and the Cycle of Abuse (33:06–41:46)

• Jason opens up about being molested as a child and teenager by both men and women, and processing what happened to him later in life:
  “You get to 50 and you get sober and you start analyzing all the things you’ve been running from. ... That’s molestation power. Someone’s 35 or 40 and they sleep with a 16-year-old. That ain’t cool, right?” (33:41)
• Talks about difficult therapy experiences and how trauma becomes part of a behavioral cycle, sometimes even becoming addictive.
• Discussion on fear of perpetuating the cycle, protective instincts, and fantasies of vigilantism against abusers.

Quote:
“I have a trigger where... there’s people in comedy that have done things to younger people. I don’t want to be in the same room as them. I’m scared of what I’ll do.” – Jason (39:28)

Acting, Stunt Work, and Guinness World Records (41:22–47:08)

• Jason recounts acting in "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and "CHiPs" and how he ended up with roles due to his reputation for being able to take a hit.
• Reflections on learning to read scripts, doing his own dangerous stunts, and differentiating himself from typical Hollywood hopefuls.
• Humorous banter about punchability, teaching boxing, and men overestimating their fighting abilities.

Comedy Boxing – Ellismania and Fighting as Therapy (47:08–54:08)

• Ellismania explained: comedic boxing events mixing amateurs and pros, often with silly or dangerous stunts (e.g., fighting with blindfolds or shock collars).
• Jason views these events as empowering for participants, giving them “a confidence that you can’t ever take.”
• Skankfest’s fight with "Uncle Laser" and the dynamics of tough-guy comedy culture.

Sex, OnlyFans, Addiction, and Hitting Rock Bottom (59:04–69:41)

• Jason’s candid recounting of his explorations with sex, gender, and OnlyFans—chasing new sexual boundaries much like he pursued skateboarding stunts.
• Details rock-bottom moments (including traumatic, bizarre porn shoots) and how trauma seeping into his sexual decisions mirrored cycles from his youth.
• Extreme honesty about bestiality-adjacent encounters, witnessing predatory and unsafe behavior in the adult industry, and the shame and clarity that followed.

Kratom, Sober Living, and Family Healing (69:41–74:00)

• Greg and Jason discuss the dangers of kratom (a legal, opiate-like substance), its role in Jason’s divorce, and the severe withdrawal.
• Jason frames his recovery and sense of happiness as not about achievement or external validation, but repairing relationships with family and self.
• “I’ve never been happier with nothing. ... My relationship with my children has never been better. My relationship with their mother has never been better.” (74:00)

The Fine Line Between Persona and Self (74:28–78:24)

• Discusses the challenge of maintaining a crazy, vulnerable persona onstage without letting it compromise actual recovery and health.
• Value of serving others through sharing stories of addiction and survival.
• The commitment and loyalty of Jason’s fanbase—a different level of connection than usual for comedians.

Notable Quotes

• “You can mess with a Chinaman, it’s over.” – Greg (23:46) (Typical of his boundary-pushing quips)
• “Sex is a sport to me. ... How do I break barriers?” – Jason (59:11)
• “If it helps one person because they can relate to it and it gets them out and gets them free — then you can take everything from me.” – Jason (76:51)
• “No matter how tough it gets … that’s the thing I have that the rest of their family doesn’t have. ... You never stop.” – Jason (93:32)

Memorable Moments & Fastballs with Fitz (82:53 onwards)

• Greg’s “Fastballs with Fitz” segment features rapid personal questions: arrests, unfinished sets (Jason: “No. You don't walk off.”), who should give his eulogy (“My son.”).
• Candid stories of getting arrested for DUI in America and bike theft in Australia.
• Reflections on apologizing to and repairing relationships with Katie and his children's mother; recognition of amends made and acknowledgement of mistakes.

Important Timestamps

• 00:12–14:37: Greg’s holiday stories, NYC comedy scene reflections
• 14:38–22:14: Ellis’s radio past, Dice Clay blowup, aggression and honesty in media
• 24:07–30:07: Skankfest, naked roast stories, sobriety’s impact on performance
• 33:06–41:46: Trauma, therapy, abuse cycles, and recovery mindset
• 41:22–47:08: Acting, stunts, world records; punchability and masculinity
• 47:08–54:08: Ellismania, fighting as transformative experience
• 59:04–69:41: Sexual addiction, OnlyFans, bottoming out moments, adult industry dangers
• 69:41–74:00: Kratom dangers, sobriety, family healing
• 82:53-End: Rapid fire questions, honest life reflections, the importance of perseverance, apology, and growth

Tone and Language

The conversation is raw, unsparing, often profane, yet generously laced with humor and insight—very much in keeping with both Greg Fitzsimmons’ and Jason Ellis’s comedic and personal styles. There are abrupt turns between dark revelations and lighthearted banter, but throughout, the honesty and lack of self-pity are striking.

Jason’s characteristic self-awareness, competitive drive, and compassion guide the conversation’s deepest moments. Greg is a warm, quick-witted, and probing host, unafraid to challenge or joke hard.

Closing Thoughts

This episode stands as a prime example of “honest, funny interviews,” merging two veteran hosts in a dialogue that is as cathartic as it is entertaining. For listeners, it’s a wild ride: part confessional, part masterclass, part stand-up green room gossip, and all heart.