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When you use live animals such as rats and snakes on the show, how do you make sure they are not hurt or mistreated?
Fear Factor always hires professional animal handlers that raise and take care of the animals. These are the same handlers that work many major TV and movie productions. When animals are involved in a stunt, the handlers are present on set at all times. They also advise producers on how to humanely and safely interact with the animals.

Who composed/performed the Fear Factor theme song?
The theme song was composed and performed by Russ Landau.

Where is Joe Rogan from, do I detect a slight accent?
Joe was born in New Jersey, but grew up in Boston.

Do the contestants have to sign something saying it's okay if they die?
Well, sort of. They sign a release and waiver.

Do the producers do the stunts, to see how scary they are?
Each physical stunt is tested many times for safety reasons. This involves the coordinating producer, Perry Barndt, and his crew.

Joe Rogan, on the first show he ever taped, actually ate sheep's eyes once the contestants had completed the stunt. Says Joe, "It was like a half-cooked, hard-boiled egg that was dropped into ink and snot. The texture was so bad your body just violently rejected it."

How can I be on the show?
Click here for information on becoming a contestant.

Where do they come up with the gross stunt ideas?
Producer Matt Kunitz and his team are responsible for each show's "disgusting" stunt. Click here to learn more about Matt and his team.

Do the players really do some of these dangerous stunts or is it just a trick?
All players must actually complete each stunt, or they will not advance in the game.