Episode
#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
1:04:26
Published: Mon Jul 19 2021
Description
Danny Trejo is an actor and restaurateur. Danny is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood history. He's just written a new memoir about his life and today we get to hear his craziest stories. Expect to learn what it was like to meet Charles Manson in jail, who was the hardest guy on-set at Con Air, how Danny nearly ended up with the death penalty, whether he actually robbed Antonio Banderas, how he saved Keifer Sutherland from a psychopath and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Trejo - https://amzn.to/3ieE3vi Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Danny Trejo talks about his memoir and shares stories about his time in prison, meeting Charles Manson, and his experiences in Hollywood.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
Danny Trejo talks about his memoir and shares stories about his time in prison, meeting Charles Manson, and his experiences in Hollywood.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
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01:42 - 06:01 (04:18)
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Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
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A former inmate talks about building a friendship with an English literature major while incarcerated, and how he learned from his knowledge of both books and the streets.
06:02 - 10:36 (04:34)
Summary
A former inmate talks about building a friendship with an English literature major while incarcerated, and how he learned from his knowledge of both books and the streets.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The theft of a pair of shoes in prison and subsequent exchange between rival gangs led to violence.
10:36 - 14:38 (04:02)
Summary
The theft of a pair of shoes in prison and subsequent exchange between rival gangs led to violence. Arguments often escalate to violence in prison due to concerns over reputation among inmates.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker seems to be talking about his involvement in the movie industry, mentioning someone named Joe and advising against involving him and Eddie Bunker.
14:40 - 21:46 (07:06)
Summary
The speaker seems to be talking about his involvement in the movie industry, mentioning someone named Joe and advising against involving him and Eddie Bunker. He also boasts about knowing people who could harm others and claims to have saved someone’s life, but that person denies it.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes his experience in juvenile hall and discusses the racial dynamics and divisions he witnessed, specifically between rich white and Mexican youth.
21:46 - 28:12 (06:25)
Summary
The speaker describes his experience in juvenile hall and discusses the racial dynamics and divisions he witnessed, specifically between rich white and Mexican youth.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recounts his experience of being released from prison and pondering on the promises and potential he had hoped for in life.
28:12 - 31:49 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience of being released from prison and pondering on the promises and potential he had hoped for in life.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses their personal experiences of overcoming obstacles such as Hepatitis C and brain surgery, while reflecting on their resilience and determination.
31:50 - 35:13 (03:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses their personal experiences of overcoming obstacles such as Hepatitis C and brain surgery, while reflecting on their resilience and determination.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The therapy helps one deal with the underlying issues that led to drug addiction.
35:13 - 39:51 (04:38)
Summary
The therapy helps one deal with the underlying issues that led to drug addiction. Just quitting drugs without addressing the root cause may provide freedom from addiction but not from the factors that caused the addiction.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about training the kid for 320 as Eric and Eddie watched on, and how Andrei kissed him on both cheeks and walked away, which made him suspicious due to his prison background.
39:52 - 43:07 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about training the kid for 320 as Eric and Eddie watched on, and how Andrei kissed him on both cheeks and walked away, which made him suspicious due to his prison background.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest discusses the need for skill acquisition when pursuing a career in acting, regardless of the unpaid roles one may have played in the past.
43:07 - 46:25 (03:17)
Summary
The guest discusses the need for skill acquisition when pursuing a career in acting, regardless of the unpaid roles one may have played in the past. The importance of leaving every situation better than you found it is also highlighted.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
A brief anecdote about a piece of acting advice that Roy Wood Jr. received from Dennis Hopper and how it came in handy during his first speaking role with Charles Bronson.
46:25 - 52:14 (05:49)
Summary
A brief anecdote about a piece of acting advice that Roy Wood Jr. received from Dennis Hopper and how it came in handy during his first speaking role with Charles Bronson.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses a mysterious call that his friend George Perry received, followed by his wife receiving flowers.
52:14 - 54:45 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses a mysterious call that his friend George Perry received, followed by his wife receiving flowers.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the nature of resentment and how it can affect interactions between individuals in both personal and professional settings.
54:46 - 1:00:03 (05:17)
Summary
The speaker discusses the nature of resentment and how it can affect interactions between individuals in both personal and professional settings.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
A former gang member discusses La Onda, a gang modeled after the Mexican mafia, and the appeal of being respected on both sides of the fence.
1:00:03 - 1:03:37 (03:33)
Summary
A former gang member discusses La Onda, a gang modeled after the Mexican mafia, and the appeal of being respected on both sides of the fence.
Episode#347 - Danny Trejo - The Most Killed Man In Hollywood
PodcastModern Wisdom
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1:03:37 - 1:04:25 (00:48)
Summary
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