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Welcome to Philosophical Fall Guy where Hollywood’s top stunt professionals share their stories of what really goes on behind the scenes. We’ll dive deep into their psyche to see what drives them and what they ponder about in those quiet moments between the chaos.

I’m your host Duke Jackson. Join us as we pull back the curtain on Hollywood’s biggest stunts to see the deeper story.

Buckle up, we’re going for a ride.

Duke Jackson is an accomplished stunt man based out of Atlanta. He’s doubled for some of the biggest actors around and been involved with some absolutely incredible stunts. You can check out his extensive resume on IMDb.

Duke’s calm demeanor and natural curiosity make him a fantastic host and interviewer. This allows his guests to feel at ease and engaged so that the audience can be treated to every juicy detail about what goes on in the world of stunts… a world that is largely unknown to movie-goers despite being the cornerstone of every action movie ever.

DUKE JACKSON

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Episode 15: duke jackson

Published December 3, 2025

In this episode, the tables are turned. Duke's sister and host of the Label Breaker podcast, Krystal Travis, interviews Duke in a heart-warming and thought provoking episode of Philosophical Fall Guy. You can view Duke's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episode 14: Regis harrington

Published November 13, 2025

Regis Harrington was born and raised in El Cajon, California. He got his first start in the stunt industry while still riding in the professional ranks of Motocross and Supercross. With 25 years motorcycle experience, the one time factory KTM rider found the stunt industry provided the same excitement and adrenalin rush as racing in front of thousands of people. He was hooked the first time they called "action" and has since devoted his life into making a career at being a well rounded stuntman. You can view Regis' career on IMDb HERE.

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Episode 13: David Morizot

Published September 25, 2025

David Morizot hails from Florida, but grew up in a variety of places, being raised by a mother who was a writer and always seeking change and fresh perspectives. While this instilled a sense of adventure into him at a young age, it also filled his mind with new ideas and the ability to recognize the similarities we all share. His professional career began after he moved to Orlando, Florida, to open a live-action show at Universal Studios, Florida. While honing his performance skills, he began his move into Television and Film, working on local, state, and international projects. Eventually, he found greener pastures in Los Angeles, California, and his opportunities blossomed into both major television series and large budget films. You can view David's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episodes 11 & 12: Charlie Parrish

Published August 20 & 27, 2025

Though Charlie started school as an actor, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in stunts. In 1997, he decided to take a break from movies, and joined the Army at the age of 29. He graduated from basic training as the distinguished honor graduate and soldier of the cycle. He proudly served with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, and later as a member of the 3/187th Rakassans of the 101st Airborne Division(AASLT). After his tour was up, he returned and finished his B.F.A. in Theatre, at Texas Wesleyan University, before returning to the stunt community. You can view Charlie's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episodes 9 & 10: Rob mars

Published August 10 & 17, 2025

Rob Mars has been stunting for a long time. His credits include Captain America, Jumanji: Next Level, and doubling for David Harbor on Black Widow. He sits down with Duke to discuss his incredibly successful career and the mentality that led him through. You can view Rob's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episodes 7 & 8: Hank Amos

Published June 9 & 16, 2025

Hank Amos is a 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator. He's also a former professional Water Skier with two World Records and a National Championship to his credit. Hank is known throughout the industry for his "can do" spirit, and has worked on some of the biggest movies of all time, amassing over $27 billion in box office revenue. Hank's motto on set, and in life is- "if everything is under control, you're going too slow". When not making movies, he enjoys flying airplanes, hang gliders, racing motorcycles, water ski racing, and training for and racing in Ironman Triathlons. You can view Hank's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episodes 4, 5, & 6: Corey Eubanks

Published June 4/11/19, 2025

Corey Eubanks has been crashing cars for 40+ years. He's best known for working on The Dukes of Hazzard, Fast Five, Date Night, and many, many more of your favorite movies and shows. He sits down with Duke Jackson to discuss his career and philosophical bent in the first of this three-part interview. You can view Corey's career on IMDb HERE.

Or go check out his car crash course on his website

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Episode 3: Lonnie Smith

Published May 14, 2025

Lonnie Smith has worked as a stuntman or over 40 years. He has hundreds of credits utilizing a multitude of different skills. He joins Duke to discuss his career, his life outside of stunts, and the philosophy he uses to navigate it all. And in typical stuntman fashion, the interview takes place on a boat! You can view Lonnie's career on IMDb HERE.

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Episode 2: heidi moneymaker

Published April 1, 2025

Heidi Moneymaker has stunted in some of the biggest action films in Hollywood. She's doubled for Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Universe and Michelle Rodriguez in the Fast & Furious franchise, to name a couple. She's a complete professional and has many great stories and gives a glimpse into her mindset approaching the stunt world and life in general.

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Episode 1: Noon Orsatti

Published March 12, 2025

For our pilot episode we have one of the industry’s top stunt coordinators, Noon Orsatti. Noon is what is know as stunt royalty because he is a third generational stunt man. He tells of his grandfather working with the iconic Buster Keaton. Then he shares what it was like coming up in the business and working with his dad and other stunt legends on many of the big action movies and TV shows through the 80’s and 90’s and some jaw dropping stories from behind the scenes, as well as his rise to being one of the top stunt coordinators.

Noon also shares his deeply personal struggle along his path from a Jehovah’s Witness to Eastern philosophy and the things that were instrumental on this spiritual journey.

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