Corey Eubanks: Thee Dude of Hazard

This week, we're honored to welcome a true Hollywood legend to Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast, a guest who has brought some of our most beloved action sequences to life—three-time Taurus World Stunt Award winner and the real Duke Boy himself, Corey Eubanks. At just 18 years old, Corey became the youngest stuntman in Hollywood, and his very first job was one for the history books: jumping the General Lee on The Dukes of Hazzard. That iconic orange Dodge Charger, soaring through the air every Friday night on CBS wasn't just television magic—it was Corey behind the wheel, the real Duke Boy who made those death-defying jumps look effortless. He launched a career that would span decades and define an era of action entertainment.But if you're expecting stories of celebration and fanfare, think again. Corey pulls back the curtain on what it was really like working as a stunt performer in the 1980s. There were no high fives, no congratulations, no pats on the back for a job well done. You executed the stunt, dusted yourself off, and moved on to the next one. It was a world where you learned to roll with the punches—sometimes literally—and professionalism meant showing up, delivering, and keeping the production moving forward. From those early days as the real Duke Boy on The Dukes of Hazzard, Corey went on to become one of the industry's most sought-after stunt drivers, bringing his expertise to modern blockbusters including #fastandfurious franchise and the #transformers films. His work has thrilled audiences across generations, bridging the practical stunt work of television's golden age with today's high-octane cinema. His contributions to the craft have been recognized with three Taurus World Stunt Awards—the industry's highest honor for stunt performers. Corey also shares stories about his famous father, #bobeubanks—the legendary television host of #newlywedgame and the visionary promoter who discovered @thebeatlesand brought them to the United States for their first concert, forever changing the landscape of American music and culture. So as you tune in, remember: we owe a debt of gratitude to Corey Eubanks for bringing our childhoods to life.