About This Episode
Danny Trejo on Being the ONLY Man to Kill Steven Seagal! In this exclusive interview on Sway In The Morning, the legendary actor and cultural icon breaks down the history-making moment from the film *Machete* where he became the only person to take out the action star on screen. Trejo joins Sway, Heather B, and the team for a powerful conversation that spans his incredible journey from San Quentin State Prison to Hollywood royalty. Subscribe to the channel now for more unprecedented interviews and daily highlights. Danny Trejo shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about his time on set with icons like Robert De Niro in *Heat*, his friendship with George Clooney, and the intimidating energy of Quentin Tarantino. Beyond the movies, Trejo opens up about his past, detailing the life-changing 1968 Cinco de Mayo riot in prison that led to his pact with God and his subsequent sobriety and redemption. He discusses his passion for social change and prison reform, drawing parallels with Sway’s work with the "Last Mile" program. The conversation also highlights Trejo's new History Channel series, *Mysteries Unearthed*, where he explores fascinating unexplained phenomena. From his love for his pitbulls to his son Gilbert's success as a director, this interview reveals the heart and humor behind the tough-guy persona. Watch the full video to hear how helping others became the secret to his success and longevity. Check out more exclusive content on the channel and follow Sway’s Universe on all social media platforms and the official website for the latest in hip-hop, entertainment, and culture. #DannyTrejo #SwayInTheMorning #SwaysUniverse #StevenSeagal #Machete #HistoryChannel #MysteriesUnearthed #PrisonReform #HollywoodLegends #sanquentin #dannytrejo #trejo'stacos #stevenseagal #movietrivia CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Danny Trejo Interview Introduction 01:59 - Mysteries Unearthed Documentary Series 06:42 - Prison Experience & Last Mile Program 14:00 - Investigating History's Greatest Mysteries 19:58 - Danny Trejo New Book Release 21:08 - Fan Call: Earth from St. Louis 23:50 - Fan Call: Oski from Texas 27:50 - Danny Trejo Acting Career Origin 31:02 - Working with Quentin Tarantino 32:23 - Faith, Redemption & Second Chances 34:53 - Danny Trejo Social Media & Contact Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/SubscribeSU Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! http://bit.ly/BestOfSITM Check out More From Sway’s Universe http://swaysuniverse.com http://twitter.com/swaysuniverse http://instagram.com/swaysuniverse http://facebook.com/swaysuniverse #SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45 About SWAY’s UNIVERSE Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more. Danny Trejo on Being the ONLY Man to K*** Steven Seagal! | SWAY’S UNIVERSE https://youtu.be/5GnPA06pI7E Sway’s Universe https://www.youtube.com/UCuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A