One of the best/worst TV gameshow performances ever?

[@Pudknuckle]

From a reddit AMA "Hi, I'm Jana. In 1993 I was featured on the first season of Nickelodeon GUTS as "The Warrior." Because I had a perfect score during my show, I was asked back to compete in what would be the only GUTS All Stars show. With much luck and determination, I won that show too. Then five years later, while performing as a gymnast at Sea World Orlando doing a ski and gymnastics show, I broke my neck (C5-6 sublexation) and became paralyzed from the chest down. No longer having an able body to fuel my career as a stuntwoman, I went back to college to get a Interpersonal Communications degree at UCF, followed by a Masters in Liberal Studies at Rollins College."

[@Travesty9090]

:(

[@LetsChat]

Same AMA Yes, I am a much more self aware and respectful person after facing adversity. I was injured at 20-years-old, and in reflection feel like I was a kid that didn't know much at the time (as many can relate to). After being stripped of everything I thought I was, I was able to rebuild myself in the way wanted and able to decipher the truly important things in life. The people that stuck around were people who truly loved me for me. And by embracing the boundaries my disability, I was able to showcase my inner strength, something many people would have never seen otherwise. I feel lucky because by nature I'm a very positive person. So that's translated through into my life as a wheelchair user, and I do tend to see the good in everything without having to try. I also think that if someone was an asshole before they were in a wheelchair, chances are good they'll still be one after.

[@DJColdCutz_]

What a wild ride…

[@Krebbaroni]

😮

[@jeremybeaird3608]

I was not prepared for this epilogue!

[@nenamydog1]

You guys have to do an interview with Jana please. Her story is incredible and she was an athlete all of her life til the accident. She needs to be shout out by you guys. She really defines the word guts

[@SithScribe21]

Love this idea!

[@blankname6629]

Great idea

[@Wallyworld30]

Jana's not only a Guts "All-Star" she won the ALL All-Star competition. She's the greatest competitor they ever had and JonBoy needs to create the Guts "Hall of Fame" with Jana being the first inductee!

[@classicstanglover]

Maybe a guest/ interview. She could watch and tell you what she was thinking as she won the all star even. Then talk about how she made a negative in life a positive!

[@nenamydog1]

@@classicstanglover exactly!!!

[@Sonnnay]

Jimmy's frustration every time his pick goes high in the elastic jungle is so damn funny

[@TrikYodz]

2 things i never knew you needed for the obstacle course till rewatching with these guys: you wanna go sub ten on the cargo net, and *never* go high in the elastic jungle

[@TheMarcusramsey]

From a reddit AMASome stunts we did get to practice first, like the bungee basketball game. Others, like the obstacle courses and the bungee maze, we weren't allowed to see first or even watch the competitor before us.

[@markeljfox6708]

Jomboy doing the trade, then saying chris was going to kill it in the elastic jungle, just to put up the worst time in show history has got the be the best watchin moment of all time.

[@keithlofton7089]

I read through the old AMA others have referenced. Something she shared was the contestants aren't allowed to test the obstacle course prior to filming and aren't allowed to watch the other competitors. That's why so many don't catch on to dive under the elastic bands

[@WhatUpRob]

But every kid that goes low, goes low and to the right (towards camera), not a single one goes left. It’s just odd.

[@keithlofton7089]

@@WhatUpRob a lot do, probably the easiest approach. But a lot go high for some odd reason. 2 in this episode did. Jimmy always gets so frustrated when the kids go high, especially after someone goes low.

[@CRneu]

@@keithlofton7089 he wasn't commenting on the high/low divide, he was saying that everyone who goes low goes towards the camera(low and right) while almost nobody goes away from the camera(low and left)

[@keithlofton7089]

Meh. It isn't that critical.

[@BobbySacamano]

Then again, what are the chances that they never saw an episode?

[@maxbuehler3766]

From the same AMA from Jana: "Some stunts we did get to practice first, like the bungee basketball game. Others, like the obstacle courses and the bungee maze, we weren't allowed to see first or even watch the competitor before us." So that discredits the theory that they didn't pay attention to the previous competitor's run. Jana seems rad. Props to her. She's basically the Ken Jennings of GUTS

[@AliceYobby]

Jana went on to win GUTS All Stars. She was apparently paralyzed at Sea World 5 years later. She did an AMA Thread. I think Jomboy & Jake should reach out and interview her, after they finish this series.

[@ryanwatkins4402]

We need GUTS warehouse games. Mike O'Malley and Chris Rose in the booth!

[@baseballfan1918]

That would be amazing. Maybe a Guts/American Gladiators type show.

[@2012JMad]

Call it beer guts

[@glucosaminecondroitan9135]

Chris Rose would become best friends with Mike. It would be awesome.

[@IoniqEric]

Mike doing key bumps all episode long

[@zachgilchrist669]

Dude he's doing full on rails

[@Colin_312]

Zack's really out here trusting the process, total fire sale for draft picks.

[@mrzachwright]

Giving away your number one pick to trade back from 2 to 3 is insane. Vikings/Hershel Walker trade kind of stuff.

[@chrismanson9556]

nice kilo kish pfp

[@WhatUpRob]

If a competitor has a perfect score (1200) going into the crag, the only way they lose overall is: A: 2nd place overall has at minimum 900 going into the crag (tie for 1st in one round and 2nd place in the others) B: 2nd place overall must win the crag for a final total of 1625 (900+725) C: 1st overall must take last place in the crag ending with 1575 (1200+375)

[@WhatUpRob]

16:33 Just before this moment, Jake’s “never been hang gliding” comment kicks off the chuckles, and then Chris goes high in the elastic jungle and then puts in the slowest time!!! I can’t stop laughing this was the most hilarious thing to happen! “You traded for Chris” lmao!!!!!

[@spiff10009]

The boys’ reaction to Chris beefing it in the pool is the biggest laugh I’ve had in weeks.

[@RoboticTechnician]

Easily the best thing about these Watchin’s is the anticipation of whether or not a kid will go high on the Elastic Jungle and then the catharsis of watching your disappointment when they do.

[@blakfloyd]

I am HERE for the catharsis lol.

[@wwpjd28]

Jake making fun of Jimmy for the elastic jungle was so good. I was in stitches. Jomboy just didn't even know what to say when he saw his trade go high on the jiungle

[@vincentbrancato5146]

Jana needs an interview! Her story is sad but also inspiring how she kept her head up and achieved a master's degree! Wow. Jana, sorry about your accident but you rock any way!

[@neil774]

I think Mike might have gone and done a bump between episodes to get that drastic energy shift.

[@chrisgonzales2804]

as a fellow chris Gonzales . i am piss he went high on the jungle.

[@ericipsen9280]

Immediately need “Jake on ms paint for an hour” content.

[@KG12nineteen]

yes more guts please 😭😭😭 13:56 has me rolling "he took a hit"

[@atomknight8361]

Going high in the elastic jungle has to be one biggest blunders you will see in sports

[@GymAndSun]

16:30 “IDIO- MY GOODNESS 🤦” burst out laughing seeing Chris go high in the elastic jungle knew Jomboy would hate that and did not disappoint lmao literally

[@IoniqEric]

That last minute was so sad. SeaWorld sucks even more now

[@mikedeezy42]

According to the GUTS wiki, Lisa's time on Wild Wheels was the slowest in the shows history 😂

[@ChuckM0503]

There's not much that I look forward to on a weekly basis in terms of things I watch, but Jomboy and Jake watching Guts is definitely there as must watch. Also, a real shame what happened to Jana, but it seems like she lived up to her nickname and is a true warrior through it all.

[@seantimmons5900]

He didn’t hit that wall. It's like he was having a stroke. His arm kept jerking at the end there.

[@samismith8752]

A bump of pure china white will do that to a man.

[@TheTEN24]

Seeing the comments about Jana really sucks to see. She was a really good competitor in these definitely the best we’ve seen. Jimmy doing the player swap and still losing is hilarious.

[@Herculesbenchpress]

Legends of the Hidden Temple is also an amazing watch as well. Plenty of episodes to watch, and a lot of good moments. I think you can find every episode online as well.

[@alexrichardson4725]

Jomboy trading a future 1st for Chris is equivalent to the Angels trade deadline

[@zed2626]

These videos are such an awesome mixture of throwbacks and just fun. I'd be down for bringing in Legends of the Hidden Temple

[@packers12to80]

Yes....we need that next for sure.

[@TheTEN24]

Legends of the hidden temple is elite

[@louisklein2092]

Don't forget nick arcade

[@brothajoe_8830]

And Double Dare

[@chefcardo7306]

You guys should watch Destroy Build Destroy next. loved that show as a kid

[@PimpMacSlickBac]

Dude. From the 1:50 mark, for about 30 seconds, Jake goes full Jake and through so many emotions. I vibe

[@johnnydropkicks]

I really enjoy how we’re calling everybody “Pop” now. 18:11

[@heedrix]

9:15 rocking the reebok pumps!

[@upwut]

There have been 16 perfect scores on GUTS

[@blakfloyd]

O'Malley always looks hung over or stoned yet somehow blazing with energy in a pre-energy drink era. Dude either eviscerated his kidneys with coffee or was hitting rails between segments.

[@jakebaldwin8114]

where my lunch break boys at?

[@drewpmartin9918]

you two make this soo enjoyable! thank you. more more more please

[@CadChamberlain]

Lisa going 1:1 is catastrophic drafting

[@duussttin]

This has been one of my favorite things you guys have been doing. Love it.

[@RSanchez111]

Are we gonna see Team Baggage change to Team GUTS?

[@atomknight8361]

Team Baggage vs Team GUTS in the warehouse games

[@Steve_The_Weave]

Hey when you heat up that Factor meal you can save three button presses if you just hit the number 2 straight away. Sincerely, a +30sec lifer until my work microwave had that “express cook” option

[@WikipediaLover94]

Jake really wants Keith Haring inspired graphics for his sports league, and you need to deliver that to him please

[@michaelhockus8208]

the boogie board race was brutal because the overhead horizontal safety line wasn't fully taut so the contestants have to drag their own running line out of the dipping overhead line all while sinking. Chris was the best example because he is literally held back and then submerged at the finish line. Guts!

[@triletto]

Who made Lisa do this

[@mdkittleson33]

14:10 there was a bathroom break and a white powdery substance involved but yea…he sure did lock in 😂😂

[@marklambert7515]

Lmfao jomboys face when Chris blew the pool event 😂

[@shanec3984]

That was the Josh Donaldson of GUTS trades for Jomboy. Came in last place in 2 of 3 events post trade and only managed to beat Lisa because of his first round tie for 1st.

[@greggrove7506]

6:10 hey why don't you stop pointing at me and just hit the #2 button on the microwave instead of start four times

[@HavvokGG]

During the break Mike O Malley said to Mike O Malley: "Get it together Mike O Malley! You're Mike O'fucking Malley!"

[@lxlpsycho]

Lmfao this comment made me laugh out loud at work

[@ravnzcroftbackup]

love this content. You guys should try watching some later episodes, these have been early eps and the show/events got better with time. Older competitors too

[@asdfaeou]

I'm glad they're finally giving Mike some props. He was always fantastic.

[@MrTaynutz]

I’d like to see a giraffe get through that thing!

[@louisklein2092]

Mike deserves nothing

[@shuichiakai6765]

I think this is the first ep that they shot that day. Mike was on fire!

[@northofnashira2575]

For those that want to know what happened to Jana, keep reading. Warning, it is very sad. She was invited back for a one time only All Star GUTS and won that episode, too. 5 years later she was working as a gymnast at Sea World in one of their shows. She ended up breaking her neck and becoming paralyzed from the chest down. She has a Reddit AMA from 9 years ago. Jana Waring is her name if you want to read more.

[@northofnashira2575]

25:56 That tie in round 1 is the only strike against her. I'm going back to check their math.

[@northofnashira2575]

They only ever show Purple making 2 baskets, although there were 3 that could have gone in, but they cut away too quickly.

[@al3xaguirr3]

having 2 of the worst rounds in the elastic jungle in one video is wild

[@davidlauthen]

I thought for sure they found her obituary. A real-life Michael Scott chair model episode moment. Glad I read the comments to see that’s not the case!

[@treboh7802]

4:43 classic Mike

[@machoman1016]

The obstacle do change in later episodes they even use the pool for the finish line

[@TrikYodz]

Fuggg yusss. More Guts! Cant wait till Global Guts comes along. Watching nick game shows was a highlight of my childhood. I had dreams of playing on Guts (specifically the sideways "zero-g" obstacle course & the Crag), but *especially* Legends of the Hidden Temple. I'm glad i can re-watch this with along with a couple of other grown man children. Btw, hope yall watch more Legends again. SILVER SNAKES FOR LIFE

[@williamraymusic]

Jana with dat ICE in her veins during the track event!

[@pwizandtheween3652]

How do you watch on kid go high in yhe elastic jungle and struggle. Them watch the next go low and fly through it, o ly to then decide to go high when its your turn? Chris really sold there

[@MyMourningCoffee]

My theory is that Mo tests these obstacles since she’s probably the closest adult to their size.

[@baddudesteal]

Would you disown your child if they went high in the elastic jungle?

[@VisualColloquialist]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@northofnashira2575]

12:41 I wonder what Mike did to get back into things so quickly?

[@Kalbuir66]

Coke!

[@danspagnolo6319]

He snorted some slime.

[@GeMan11]

Trading the first round makes that episode so hype

[@highvoltagemike]

Can we do Legends of the Hidden Temple next????

[@Justin-ns6xs]

This is the best Watchin series yet, hands down

[@caliboymojo]

You guys should reach out to the winners and interview them.

[@OvieKovy]

O'Malley's getting better and crazier every episode

[@joshuabrodsky1857]

These are awesome. Keep these up

[@howiemoore]

we love the guts content keep it coming

[@collinwall5169]

i just found this out but they did not get to watch their competitors runs in individual events, namely the basic training. If that makes you feel better about the elastic jungle thing jimmy

[@jerryrikki9466]

Second in junior Olympics is crazy lol did not get a big enough take

[@zacharyliles8657]

O"Malley in rare form here 😂😂😂

[@gregbohnert2789]

If you guys ever need a new show, look up Jungle Run. One of my favourites as a kid!

[@jimbeauchamp2144]

No he totally didn’t touch the wall jimmy

[@DashKreizman]

You guys have to keep joez in this series. That video was my favorite on this channel.

[@Colin_312]

Were things not "for life" in politics back then? It confuses me so much that the obstacle before the elastic jungle is called the slide for life.

[@AliceYobby]

I don’t think anybody would think of “pro life” when they hear the phrase “for life”. I sure didn’t.

[@Colin_312]

Not saying it's a good or bad thing but when I hear something is "for life", I immediately think it's either anti-abortion or pro-gun control. Even if I'm the only one who hears it that way, why the fuck is the Guts slide called the slide for life? @@AliceYobby

[@TheBlackBantha]

@@Colin_312Relay for Life, anyone?

[@blakfloyd]

Mike reminds me of Steven Tyler's video game industry cousin, Tommy Tallarico.

[@evansummers7854]

Where is Joez

[@Diego.1882]

Jana became paralyzed

[@joshnorman392]

That must be what they were saying was too sad to talk about at the end of the video.

[@Steve_The_Weave]

love this series thank you guys. I can’t wait for Legends of the Hidden Temple which would only logically follow this

[@Saxgod]

OH NO I see why he put his phone down. That’s soooooo sad. Like how did she end up in a wheelchair. So sad.

[@CrimsonSoul24]

Mike must have had some booger sugar in that first break

[@rachelschroth]

The kids do not see how the others did on the 3rd event

[@cartergarnon6299]

Jana’s PUMPS!!! 10/10

[@mollym3989]

nobody beats Plaid, though...

[@spoogtastic]

Not only is jana the goat, but lisa was maybe 1 of the worst we have seen 🤦‍♂️ oof.

[@jimbeauchamp2144]

Best series on KZbin, I’ve watched every watchin

[@kawchman]

they can't lean back because the harness from up top is way too tight!

[@rangerowneg]

I think you're too kind with the "sub 10 is good" for the first obstacle

[@danspagnolo6319]

There is just something so funny about your commentary. It's like watching 2 jaded adults talking about their disappointing fantasy football teams.

[@jonnie2bad]

check the rebok pumps tho

[@bdeauxx]

that was emotional.

[@Bfyobrian12]

If two contestants do better than you, doesn’t it make perfect sense that you should get 3rd place points? Regardless of if they tied or not, you did the worst out of the 3.

[@andrewbarnes1571]

“Strap it a little tighter daddy”.

[@benjohnston3369]

Jim with those sunglasses on looks more coked out than Mike O'Malley

[@nickhartung6941]

On line it said the perfect score has been hit 16 times

[@danashoults3275]

This was amazing, please don't stop with the guts