{{short description|Australian radio host and skateboarder}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}} {{Use Australian English|date=February 2012}}
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'''Jason Shane Ellis''' (born 11 October 1971) is an Australian radio personality who is best known as the host of ''The Jason Ellis Show'' on Sirius XM satellite radio, which aired from 2005 to 2020. He is also a former professional skateboarder, auto racer, and singer.
==Athletics and sports==
===Professional skateboarding=== Ellis moved to the US when he was 17 to embark on a professional skateboarding career, which began in 1985.<ref name=ESPN10/> He retired from the sport in 2006.<ref name=ESPN10>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721083915/http://m.espn.go.com/wireless/story?storyId=5767445&lang=ES&wjb|url=https://www.espn.com/?storyId=5767445&lang=ES&wjb|title=Jason Ellis: Shock waves|first=Allison|last=Glock|date=5 November 2010|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 November 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=21 July 2015}}</ref> In 2001, Ellis set a Guinness World Record for the biggest drop on a skateboard, jumping into a 70-foot skateboard ramp.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jason Ellis|url=http://www.superlitechampionship.com/drivers/jason-ellis|work=SuperLite Championship|accessdate=3 December 2013|year=2013|archive-date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231144/http://www.superlitechampionship.com/drivers/jason-ellis|url-status=dead}}</ref> The record was broken by Danny Way in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=X-Games' Danny Way and Skateboarding's Mega Ramp |url=http://voices.yahoo.com/x-games-danny-way-skateboardings-mega-ramp-53649.html |work=Yahoo! Voices |publisher=Yahoo! |accessdate=3 December 2013 |author=D. Gabrielle Jensen |date=29 July 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728203437/http://voices.yahoo.com/x-games-danny-way-skateboardings-mega-ramp-53649.html |archivedate=28 July 2014 }}</ref>
One of the six Big Air competitors to compete in both 2004 and 2005, Ellis was suffering from a concussion in 2005 and didn't make the final, finishing tenth overall.<ref>[http://www.grindtv.com/athlete/jason_ellis/1062/bio/ Grind TV Profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630181341/http://www.grindtv.com/athlete/jason_ellis/1062/bio/ |date=30 June 2009 }}. Grindtv.com. Retrieved on 27 June 2012.</ref> Still involved in the skate community, Ellis has performed skate demos alongside Tony Hawk, is a perennial X-Games competitor in the Mega Ramp competition, and was the host of the annual 'Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huckjam'.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130624232102/http://xgames.espn.go.com/skateboarding/article/8072668/jason-ellis-releases-memoir-awesome Xgames.espn.go.com]. Retrieved on 19 June 2013.</ref>
===Mixed martial arts=== Ellis formerly trained in the Team Quest camp located in Murrieta, California, under the direction of Dan Henderson, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and Muhammed Lawal.<ref name="MMAfighting on Fight For A Cure">[https://web.archive.org/web/20090211031830/http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2009/02/09/skateboarder-jason-ellis-wins-mma-debut Skateboarder Jason Ellis wins MMA debut]. mmafighting.com (9 February 2009).</ref> He also trains with Justin Fortune at Fortune Boxing Gym in Hollywood, California.<ref>[http://www.fortunegym.com/ Fortune Gym]. Fortune Gym. Retrieved on 27 June 2012.</ref>
Ellis made his mixed martial arts debut against Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Tony Gianopulos on 6 February 2009 winning via guillotine choke submission.<ref name="MMAfighting on Fight For A Cure"/>
On 6 May 2017, Ellis defeated Gabe Rivas via an Americana submission, 1 second away from the end of the 3rd round. Advancing Ellis to 2-0 in professional mixed martial arts. They fought at 190 lbs (86.2 kg) in San Jacinto, California.
====Mixed martial arts record====
{{MMArecordbox |ko-wins= |ko-losses= |sub-wins=2 |sub-losses= |dec-wins= |dec-losses= |draws= |nc= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |Gabe Rivas |Submission (americana) |KOTC: Ground Breaking |{{dts|format=dmy|2017|May|6}} |align=center|3 |align=center|4:59 |San Jacinto, California, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Tony Gianopulos |Submission (guillotine choke) |Sheckler Foundation: Down for Life – Fight for a Cause |{{dts|format=dmy|2009|February|6}} |align=center|2 |align=center|2:21 |Anaheim, California, United States | |- {{end}}
===Truck racing=== For the 2011 season, Ellis raced in the Lucas Oil SuperLite Series for Dethrone. At a number of events, he did his Friday morning radio show from his R.V.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.off-road.com/blog/2011/06/24/video-superlite-racers-set-their-sights-on-utahs-miller-motorsports-park/|title=Video: SuperLite Racers Set their Sights on Utah's Miller Motorsports Park|author=Burns, Josh|date=24 June 2011}}</ref>
===Boxing=== After a three-year hiatus from MMA, Ellis returned to the sport on 14 July 2012 defeating UFC veteran Gabe Ruediger via KO in the second round in a celebrity non-professional boxing fight. Gabe Ruediger has since challenged Ellis to a rematch, citing that he did not take the first fight seriously. After being dropped by Ellis, Gabe lost their rematch to a decision.
On 15 October 2016, Ellis participated in a boxing exhibition match against former UFC champion Shane Carwin at EllisMania 13. Per the unique rules, Carwin had one of his arms duct-taped to his body to box Ellis. Ellis lost the bout via knockout in the second round.
==Media==
===''Hawk vs Wolf'' podcast=== Ellis hosts the podcast ''Hawk vs Wolf'' with Tony Hawk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://podnews.net/podcast/i96qv|title=Hawk vs Wolf Podcast|date=2 November 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thejasonellis.com/hawk-v-wolf|title = Hawk v. Wolf}}</ref> On December 24th, 2024, Hawk announced an indefinite hiatus for the ''Hawk vs Wolf'' podcast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blakely |first=Brian |date=2024-12-24 |title=Tony Hawk Announces Indefinite Hiatus for 'Hawk vs. Wolf' Podcast in 2025 |url=https://www.skateboarding.com/trending-news/tony-hawk-announces-indefinite-hiatus-for-hawk-vs-wolf-podcast-in-2025 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=TransWorld SKATEboarding Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
In August 2023, Ellis publicly accused Kast Media and its CEO Colin Thomson of non-payment, stating, "If you see Colin Thomson named on any podcast, just know that's who you're dealing with. And if you're a podcaster and any of those guys reach out to you, just know that I haven't met a bigger piece of shit." Corresponding accusations were originally made by pro wrestling personality Jim Cornette followed by Theo Von, Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, Whitney Cummings, and Alyx Weiss, who stated they were owed money by Kast Media, including several six-figure and seven-figure shortages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-24 |title=Kast Media accused of "not paying creators" |url=https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-payouts |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=podnews.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Brooks |first=Dave |date=2023-09-09 |title=PodcastOne Public Listing Collides With Viral Takedown Video From Comedian Theo Von |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/podcastone-ipo-theo-von-kast-media-1235410014/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Carman |first=Ashley |date=2023-09-14 |title=A Fight Over Missing Ad Money Roils the Podcast Industry |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-14/kast-media-and-podcastone-face-growing-fight-with-angered-creators |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khalid |first=Amrita |date=2023-09-14 |title=Why everyone in the podcast world is mad at Kast Media's Colin Thomson |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/14/23874141/podcast-kast-media-colin-thomson-whitney-cummings-theo-von-one |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Brooks |first=Dave |date=2023-09-28 |title=PodcastOne Paid Brendan Schaub $1.6M, While Other Kast Podcasters Were Asked to Accept Pay Cuts |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/podcastone-paid-brendan-schaub-but-other-kast-creators-stiffed/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Radio host=== {{Main|The Jason Ellis Show}}
Ellis launched his radio career as a co-host of Hawk's Demolition Radio on a part-time basis. He soon became the host of his own show on the network.<ref name=ESPN10/>
Following his skateboarding career, Ellis became a host for the Sirius XM satellite radio station and launched ''The Jason Ellis Show''. The show was cancelled on SiriusXM on 11-22-2020, and has since continued as a podcast.
===Filmography=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes |- | 1993 | ''Impending Doom'' | Doom | |- | 1996 | ''Whiskey 2: The Adventures of Boozy the Clown'' | Himself | |- | 2001 | ''CKY3'' | Himself | |- | rowspan="4" style="vertical-align: top;" | 2002 | ''ESPN's Ultimate X: The Movie'' | Himself | |- | ''Gigantic Skate Park Tour'' | Himself | TV |- | ''Wild World of Spike'' | Himself | |- | ''xXx'' | Van Video Shooter | |- | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: top;" | 2003 | ''Haggard: The Movie'' | Cactus at Record Bin | |- | ''Viva La Bam'' | Himself | TV |- | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: top;" | 2004 | ''Sakenara'' | Manny | |- | ''Zolar'' | Himself | Cameo |- | 2005 | ''Tony Hawk's American Wasteland'' | Himself | Video Game – Playable Character |- | 2006 | ''Fuse Celebrity Playlist'' | Host – Himself | TV |- | 2008 | ''Ninja Cheerleaders'' | Himself | |- | 2009 | ''Paul Blart Mall Cop'' | Prancer | |- | 2010 | ''The Woodsman'' | The Woodsman | Internet |- | 2011 | ''Ellismania'' | Host - Himself | TV |- | 2012 | ''Big Fucking Megaboat'' | Skeet McRib | Internet |- |2017 |I'm A Super Huge (unit), Own It |Himself |Internet/Post Production
|}
===Music=== Ellis was also the founding member and vocalist for the comedy rock/metal band, Taintstick, which achieved chart success with its debut album ''Six Pounds of Sound''. Taintstick has since become known as "Death! Death! Die!"<ref>[http://deathdeathdie.com Deathdeathdie.com]. Retrieved 21 June 2013</ref>
=== Other media === Ellis co-authored ''I'm Awesome: One Man's Triumphant Quest to Become the Sweetest Dude Ever'' in 2013, and ''The Awesome Guide to Life: Get Fit, Get Laid, Get Your Sh*t Together'' in 2014.
==Personal life== From 2006 to 2012, Ellis was married to Andrea Brown. They have a daughter and a son.<ref name=ESPN10/> In August 2017, Ellis married Katie Gilbert.<ref name="Marriage">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/ellismania/photos/i-am-married-in-love-underwearwolf-thanks-to-minister-thedingoinsnow-katieellis-/10154192693879229/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/220878104228/10154192693879229 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Jason Ellis|date=19 August 2017|periodical=Facebook|accessdate=31 October 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In December 2016, Ellis and Gilbert appeared on the ''This Life With Dr. Drew and Bob Forrest'' podcast where he spoke about his past addictions and sobriety, as well as the trauma he experienced after the death of his brother Stevie.<ref name="Sobriety">{{cite web |url=http://www.callingoutwithsusanpinsky.com/celebrities/calling-out-jason-ellis-and-katie-gilbert/|title=Calling Out Jason Ellis and Katie Gilbert|date=6 December 2016|periodical=Calling Out with Susan Pinsky|accessdate=31 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="Drew">{{cite web |url=https://drdrew.com/2016/jason-ellis-katie-gilbert/|title=Jason Ellis and Katie Gilbert|date=5 December 2016|periodical=Dr. Drew|accessdate=31 October 2019}}</ref>
In 2016, Ellis announced he is bisexual.<ref name="Out">{{cite web |url=https://www.howardstern.com/show/2016/11/14/jason-ellis-staying-sober-staying-outrageous/|title= Jason Ellis is Staying Out Sober but Staying Outrageous|date=14 November 2016|periodical=Howard Stern|accessdate=31 October 2019}}</ref> He affirmed his sexuality in 2019, stating: "Bit scared to talk about it. But I am a bi guy and I think it's ok. Not here for a shoutout just letting others know it's ok to be you too. I'm happy".<ref name="Twitter">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/EllisMate/status/1189792396017430528|title=Jason Ellis|date=31 October 2019|periodical=Twitter|accessdate=31 October 2019}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Sherdog}} *{{official website|http://officialjasonellis.com}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20060926000951/http://www.radiofaction.com/ RadioFaction]
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