The " Chief of War " star, 46, revealed on the Aug. 11 episode of the "SmartLess" podcast that he once nearly died in a surfing accident. The incident occurred when Momoa's surfboard leash "snapped" while he was almost a mile off shore on the island of Maui.

Jason Momoa shared a near-death experience he once had while surfing in Hawaii that led to him giving up smoking for life during an episode of the 'SmartLess' podcast. 'I just — I lost it, I was like 'Oh s---,

Chief of War is one of the rare historical dramas shows that delves into the history of Hawaii. Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the show premiered on August 1, 2025 and has received rave reviews for exploring the hitherto unknown history of the beautiful island.