# Jason Ellis > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jason_Ellis > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jason_Ellis.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Ellis > Source revision: 1353222398 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Australian radio host and skateboarder}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}} {{Use Australian English|date=February 2012}} {{For|the basketballer with the same name|Jason Ellis (basketball)}}{{Infobox martial artist | name = Jason Ellis | other_names = | image = Jason Ellis - 2024.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Ellis in 2024 | birth_name = Jason Shane Ellis | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1971|10|11}} | birth_place = [Melbourne, Victoria](/source/Melbourne%2C_Victoria), Australia | education = | occupation = Radio personality, podcaster, professional skateboarder, truck racer, rock singer, actor, author | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | weight = {{convert|205|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [Middleweight](/source/Middleweight_(MMA)) | reach = | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = [Hollywood, California](/source/Hollywood%2C_California), U.S. | team = [Team Quest](/source/Team_Quest), Onnit Fortune Boxing, Wolfknives | rank = | years_active = 1987–present | mma_kowin = | mma_subwin = 2 | mma_decwin = | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | url = | sherdog = 59345 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Jason Shane Ellis''' (born 11 October 1971) is an Australian radio personality who is best known as the host of ''[The Jason Ellis Show](/source/The_Jason_Ellis_Show)'' on [Sirius XM](/source/Sirius_XM) [satellite radio](/source/satellite_radio), which aired from 2005 to 2020. He is also a former [professional skateboarder](/source/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. He retired from the sport in 2006.{{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}} In 2001, Ellis set a [Guinness World Record](/source/Guinness_World_Record) for the biggest drop on a skateboard, jumping into a 70-foot skateboard ramp.{{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}} The record was broken by [Danny Way](/source/Danny_Way) in 2006.{{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 }} 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.[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. Still involved in the skate community, Ellis has performed skate demos alongside [Tony Hawk](/source/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'.[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. ===Mixed martial arts=== Ellis formerly trained in the [Team Quest](/source/Team_Quest) camp located in [Murrieta, California](/source/Murrieta%2C_California), under the direction of [Dan Henderson](/source/Dan_Henderson), [Jason "Mayhem" Miller](/source/Jason_Miller_(fighter)), and [Muhammed Lawal](/source/Muhammed_Lawal).[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). He also trains with Justin Fortune at Fortune Boxing Gym in Hollywood, California.[http://www.fortunegym.com/ Fortune Gym]. Fortune Gym. Retrieved on 27 June 2012. Ellis made his mixed martial arts debut against Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Tony Gianopulos on 6 February 2009 winning via guillotine choke submission. 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](/source/San_Jacinto%2C_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](/source/Anaheim%2C_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.{{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}} ===Boxing=== After a three-year hiatus from MMA, Ellis returned to the sport on 14 July 2012 defeating UFC veteran [Gabe Ruediger](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Tony_Hawk).{{Cite web|url=https://podnews.net/podcast/i96qv|title=Hawk vs Wolf Podcast|date=2 November 2024 }}{{Cite web|url=https://thejasonellis.com/hawk-v-wolf|title = Hawk v. Wolf}} On December 24th, 2024, Hawk announced an indefinite hiatus for the ''Hawk vs Wolf'' podcast.{{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}} In August 2023, Ellis publicly accused [Kast Media](/source/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](/source/Jim_Cornette) followed by [Theo Von](/source/Theo_Von), [Brendan Schaub](/source/Brendan_Schaub), [Bryan Callen](/source/Bryan_Callen), [Whitney Cummings](/source/Whitney_Cummings), and Alyx Weiss, who stated they were owed money by Kast Media, including several six-figure and seven-figure shortages.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} ===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. 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](/source/CKY_(videos))'' | 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](/source/Wild_World_of_Spike)'' | Himself | |- | ''[xXx](/source/xXx_(film))'' | Van Video Shooter | |- | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: top;" | 2003 | ''[Haggard: The Movie](/source/Haggard%3A_The_Movie)'' | Cactus at Record Bin | |- | ''[Viva La Bam](/source/Viva_La_Bam)'' | Himself | TV |- | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: top;" | 2004 | ''Sakenara'' | Manny | |- | ''Zolar'' | Himself | Cameo |- | 2005 | ''[Tony Hawk's American Wasteland](/source/Tony_Hawk's_American_Wasteland)'' | Himself | Video Game – Playable Character |- | 2006 | ''Fuse Celebrity Playlist'' | Host – Himself | TV |- | 2008 | ''[Ninja Cheerleaders](/source/Ninja_Cheerleaders)'' | Himself | |- | 2009 | ''[Paul Blart Mall Cop](/source/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](/source/comedy_rock)/[metal](/source/Heavy_metal_music) band, [Taintstick](/source/Taintstick), which achieved chart success with its debut album ''[Six Pounds of Sound](/source/Six_Pounds_of_Sound)''. Taintstick has since become known as "Death! Death! Die!"[http://deathdeathdie.com Deathdeathdie.com]. Retrieved 21 June 2013 === 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. In August 2017, Ellis married Katie Gilbert.{{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}} In December 2016, Ellis and Gilbert appeared on the ''This Life With [Dr. Drew](/source/Drew_Pinsky) and [Bob Forrest](/source/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.{{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}}{{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}} In 2016, Ellis announced he is [bisexual](/source/bisexuality).{{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}} 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".{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/EllisMate/status/1189792396017430528|title=Jason Ellis|date=31 October 2019|periodical=Twitter|accessdate=31 October 2019}} == References == {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Sherdog}} *{{official website|http://officialjasonellis.com}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20060926000951/http://www.radiofaction.com/ RadioFaction] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Jason}} Category:1971 births Category:Living people Category:Australian bisexual sportspeople Category:Australian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Category:Australian LGBTQ broadcasters Category:Australian LGBTQ comedians Category:Australian male mixed martial artists Category:Australian podcasters Category:Australian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:Australian skateboarders Category:Bisexual comedians Category:Bisexual sportsmen Category:LGBTQ skateboarders Category:Middleweight mixed martial artists Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:Skateboarders from Melbourne --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jason Ellis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Ellis) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Ellis?action=history)). 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