Jackson tore his ACL and meniscus, which led to him spending 10 months on crutches and over a year in physical rehab. He won $540,000 after suing the New York Transit Authority. On the podcast, Jackson said that he found out who saved his life while he was in court two years after the incident.

The classic subway line — “Stand clear of the closing doors, please” — took on a far more personal meaning for Samuel L. Jackson one day in New York City.