John Schneider looks back on the wild road that took him from The Dukes of Hazzard to Smallville and beyond. He tells Raymond Arroyo how, at just 18 years old, he talked his way into becoming Bo Duke—and even shares the incredible story of sneaking onto the set of Smokey and the Bandit.

Schneider reflects on why The Dukes of Hazzard became a television phenomenon, his years playing Jonathan Kent on Smallville, and the mentors who shaped his life and career.

Plus, he opens up about Hollywood, faith, politics, finding love after loss, and why after decades in entertainment, John Schneider still believes he’s just getting started.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Becoming Bo Duke
4:20 - Sneaking Onto Smokey and the Bandit
8:04 - Acting Beginnings
12:44 - Why Dukes of Hazzard Endures
15:08 - Lessons from James Best
17:02 - Finding Love Again
20:25 - Remembering Ben Jones
22:33 - The Dukes Merchandising Battle
26:34 - Born to Entertain
29:48 - Politics & Hollywood
31:48 - John Schneider Studios
35:57 - Country Music Career
40:31 - Jonathan Kent & Smallville
42:45 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire