Steve-O: Bonding with my dad

Steve-O details frequent family moves throughout his childhood, acting out to get attention and the difficulty of his father’s demanding work life. He also recalls the touching moment his dad agreed to support his career and the memorable first negotiation he weighed in on as a business mentor.
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[@jakehiti3858]

who the hell doesnt love steve o

[@jayprivacy1900]

People that i could never be friends with.

[@phillipaddy1973]

His mum !

[@drophidian2804]

Maybe people he mentioned about rubbing the wrong way when he was young? Who knows let’s just love the fuckin guy!

[@Johnwilliams-th9hq]

Jake people with high voices

[@littlehorn3401]

Linzy blowhan

[@spoonface9698]

4:56 “It put a wind in my sails.” This is what every child wants from their parents.

[@caradenalga80]

Not every child. From me hearing others hope, want, wish etc. To have or have had is always something . different But I respect your comment

[@Ballinbmac]

delusional just delusional @@caradenalga80

[@SH19922x]

Spesh all the niggas out there, i feel for you dawgs

[@itsianman]

@Doogie Carpit Burger Smooth Geryd Street im sorry for your childhood.

[@mellymel6573]

For all the drugs he’s done he has a way better memory than me!!

[@jwuuds6003]

Fat kid from Up I've done ridiculous amounts of drugs and you're right. My memory is on point but should be fried. I remember even little details of things and my sober aquaintences don't remember shit. Weird

[@Valientlink]

people either have a good memory or they don't, simple as that.

[@meganrose6878]

All I do is smoke weed and I cant remember shit anymore 😂

[@korbendallas7181]

Thats what I keep thinking..

[@lacciful]

@@meganrose6878 Haha so funny that you're destroying yourself! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@suprtl01]

Really love the part about his dad realizing he wasn't supporting him and apologized. I think all of us seek aproval from our parents. Especially our father's.

[@marioandreano1236]

David you sound like your bitching not Steve O . This is an interview.

[@bfffggffdfd]

@Bill Zussman you are a bad son

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Mine is the opposite. My father goes full steam ahead with whatever I’m in to doing but it seems like my mother doesn’t support me with anything. She wants something for me that I’m just not that into.I guess you can say she’s kind’ve like what bam claims his mom is like.

[@bfffggffdfd]

@Bill Zussman how does you being a piece of shit make me a snowflake? If anything you getting that offended kinda makes you one. Dont let people work you up so much buddy, maybe if you were a cooler person your dad would have liked you

[@bfffggffdfd]

@Bill Zussman yeah that's what I thought, shut the fuck up

[@Crematedgarden]

“Ooo this next time I’m gonna be cool” 😂 I love Steve O

[@3P5C1]

I also moved a lot as a kid and it's true. Every new destination is a new beginning where you can try to become a little bit more what you want to be. When you live in the same place for a long time, it's difficult to change because people around you already have a defined perception of who you are.

[@clovrmay3104]

So true. So real. I felt the same way deep down.

[@ghhhp]

😂😂😂

[@Hollowsmith]

His dad must be proud to have lived to see his son beat the odds in a ridiculous career choice to become a major success, and then give up substance abuse and mature into a really solid human being.

[@Slenderirl]

"No exclusivity, and I want 1000" sick! 😂

[@jakecole7447]

*Totally expecting another offer* "Ok, cool"

[@zinkr5470]

Man him speaking about his dad brings tears to my eyes

[@zinkr5470]

You and me both buddy that's why it gets to me cuz I can only imagine what that would be like asking my pops for advice

[@RockAfella73]

Hi son, I'm here now.

[@criticalweiner8256]

@@RockAfella73 🤣😂🤣

[@Rawyalty220]

Gayyyy

[@georginacat7667]

@@Rawyalty220 what made you feel the need to come out there?

[@dennispike7858]

Steve-O is great, he is so open about his emotions and life. I always learn something when he talks about sincerely

[@user-ep5ij1hu6e]

Steve-o is way more intelligent then i thought. That was a great story

[@jrockcastle4702]

Very very intelligent. It was hard to tell when he was high all the time. You know he had to have killed a billion brain cells, so his comprehension level and vocabulary after recovery are remarkable!

[@jrockcastle4702]

I get the sense he is highly intuitive as well.

[@dougrogan379]

Than*

[@eltravos99]

It's awesome his dad finally supported his career choice. And then literally supported him and kept helping him. I'm sure he was really proud when Steve O became famous. He apologized and supported Steve O before he was famous and not after he became filthy rich. Also, people think clown college is some sort of joke but it's pretty serious art. Especially Barnhum and Bailey's. I mean it doesn't get any more sophisticated than that.

[@criticalweiner8256]

I wonder if that institution is even around anymore since the circus business went to the shitter because of animal abuse

[@tomheidtman]

Kasey exactly, his dad is the current president of Pepsi Canada

[@chadchambliss4949]

I really don't think Steve-o is that rich. His dad is a successful man though.

[@jessb4648]

100%!!

[@Nesto38]

@@chadchambliss4949 nowadays he probably does have a decent amount of money. Now that he's actually interested in making and preserving his money. When he was in his dark days im sure he was blowing through it like nothing. Also his im sure is really financially literate and helped him invest and other business opportunities.

[@Jamesdean2]

Stevie-o has without a doubt one of the most crazy, amazing, and interesting lives ever lived. I love it so much

[@diamondlady693]

Graham is such a good interviewer he let him talk without interrupting. 1st time I get to enjoy a interview.

[@caradenalga80]

Steve O is the man.

[@dezo3576]

There is a lot of people out there that will look at Steve and wonder how someone could look up to someone like that. But they have never been through the hardships or pain that he or anyone else has experienced. Steve! You are a true inspiration for a lot of people that don’t think they’ll ever make it out! I know cause I’m one of them! Thank you for never giving up and showing the WORLD!! What one man can do!!! I love you Steve! ❤️

[@debbiemoore2747]

"I was really quick to rub people the wrong way" I feel that.

[@newaccount1268]

When he talked about the Clown college graduation that made me sad & happy. Because I feel that moms are always supportive through thick and think where as dads might not be… It’s just nature and an interesting dynamic.. (yes I know it doesn’t apply to everyone)

[@bigmedge]

Steveo has the greatest , most contagious laugh ever . It’s very genuine & is surely an immediate pick-me-up to anyone who hears it

[@MelinWisconsin]

How awesome that his dad and him were able to change their relationship! I think we all have things we would like to change in our relationships with our parents.

[@bujubenji6804]

I had no clue Steve-O had lived in England for so much if his life I wonder how different his life would be if he had stayed here? Working a standard 9-5 in the city?

[@eetfuk5699]

evan I wish

[@sargeantshithead]

@evan Oh yeah man, the northern cities are crazy good for partying

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Thank god he didn’t catch the English accent. It would be so hard to watch jackass that way. Same with wee man he’s half Mexican half German imagine he had a spanish accent, or a German accent. 😂

[@mynameisdudge]

@evan A standard night out in the UK would be going to the pub until 11pm, taxi to a club and stay there until closing which tends to be 2-3am, then usually head to a late club until 5am and then finish the night at the famous kebab shop to finish your night. Usually in bed by 7am.

[@mynameisdudge]

@evan You'll have a great time in Hull. It isn't as fancy as the likes of London, Liverpool, Bristol etc but the Northern party life in general is always pretty good. P.S. I'm quite big into Hockey. I'm Nottingham Panthers when it comes to the EIHL but the Toronto Maple Leafs when it comes to NHL.

[@ewalker1981]

It feels like we're sitting in on a therapy session. Good stuff.

[@ludwigvoncocksucker3275]

His dad's a baller he is the current PRESIDENT of Pepsi in Canada, they have a few Bloomberg articles on him.....One dating back to the 90s. Look him up, Richard Edward Glover. Thee entire time I saw him I thought he came from some backwoods town living in a van down by the river!

[@jennwill80]

Richard Glover is not Steve-O's dad.

[@ludwigvoncocksucker3275]

@@jennwill80 according to this article he is... www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/fast-chat-steve-o-is-no-jackass-1.2342666

[@bigotonbrand]

Plagiarism

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

Who cares. Wealth does not bring happiness. If your parents not there for you, they are not there. Inwards is the Answer.

[@louisgraham9959]

I know I felt badly for him. Somehow he ended up with a 24/7 drunk wife and addict clown son. He hit the jackpot. I'm happy everything worked out.

[@DosEquis1]

Thats awesome that even though steve-o's dad didnt necessarily approve of his sons career or life choices he saw how happy and successful he made himself by pursuing them anyways and learned to not only except but embrace his sons choices. I know allot of fathers who hate their children's life decisions and ostracized them for it and as a result still have no relationship with their children to this day. It takes a strong person to admit to someone that they were wrong especially when that someone is your child. Its great to know you've been clean for so long now and your enjoying life with your family. God bless you Steve-O and i look forward to seeing you live on your Bucket List Tour this month cant wait!

[@Globbs]

I didn't like Steve-O for many years but hearing him on podcasts explaining his troubles etc. has really made me gain a ton of respect for the guy. I've become a fan and I wish him the best.

[@jaypritchett6846]

I acted the same way he did about moving. I would tell myself “I’m gonna be a WHOLE NEW person, and no ones gonna know the old me!”

[@lydiaconnors6696]

I can really relate to calling my Dad up and spewing a bunch of panicked shit, and my Dad just being, "Slow down, CALM down, now let's figure this out." Having that type of person in your life to help you untangle this shit in your head and sort it all out to look at logically is sooooo important.

[@redpatriot7768]

Binge watching all the stevo videos.

[@rondapicou9350]

There is no way you can get more honest than Steve. You know by listening to him he is genuine. Good bad and ugly. He doesn’t care.

[@bluebke]

His book is a great read.

[@bluebke]

Google

[@melissaonorati2243]

@@bluebke lol damn man he is asking you what is the book called and you are not even caring enough to tell him the name of the book, that is not nice of you. Man it's so easy for you to tell him the name, wow SMH.

[@bluebke]

Melissa Onorati yeah - I felt a little bad about this after sending it. I saw the notification after wrestling to get my 3 year old in the car...so I wasn’t in the best frame of mind. @lil modelo - book is called Professional Idiot you can find it here: a.co/9awjybg

[@Rawyalty220]

bluebke that’s wholesome af

[@andreads502]

His dad was super rich, and he was a spoiled kid, all he went through made him what hes now. Hes the man

[@sevans606]

how do you know he was a "spoiled kid" .. are you a close childhood friend of his?

[@tarikboudissa7476]

Those traits make you the best interviewer, cause it's about them not you .

[@Rawyalty220]

Spoiled kid? Nigga wut

[@whoopsie890]

Was he a spoiled kid. At one point he was taking care of his mom with his sister and his sister made him get a job so that he could pitch in for rent and food. It doesn't sound like the dad provided them with much after he re-married.

[@jonathanlavis7447]

Simon Knight where u get this info

[@AyoVp]

My pops is my biggest supporter in my music and I truly appreciate him for that

[@boogzalpha859]

Steve o is the realest. I'd love to sit and talk with him for a few minutes. Seems like a good hearted dude..

[@murrmaid26]

This has been one of my favorite interviews of the decade. Thank you.

[@chelseaindiana3708]

I could listen to Steve-o talk all day

[@angiechristensen638]

Steve o is a genuinely sweet human being. Steve o for president.

[@imranvp]

Man the things that Steveo has been through and to come out of it unscathed... is quite astonishing! And I never knew much about him despite him being infamous through Jackass! Brilliant interview by GB. Much love.

[@Nautilus1972]

Dude, he was born into money ....

[@Shun434]

@@Nautilus1972 Money is not everything in life

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

I wouldn't call contracting HIV unscathed.

[@HenritheHorse]

@@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965 but he never got aids...

[@drophidian2804]

I also wouldn’t say he came out unscathed especially with all of the history of drug use, I’m sure he was using it to cope with said problems either way you gotta give the guy credit I know my ass wouldn’t be doing things like smashing over 30 lightbulbs with my balls in a consecutively

[@machina_aeterna]

Dad-life-lesson, always support your child's choice, even if it's not the path you'd have chosen for them.

[@j5689]

I think this was my favorite part of this segment. You can tell that he was badly wanting for validation for most of his early life, and then he finally got a lot of the validation he needed through his dad's acceptance of what he wanted to do with his life. And then not too long after, his dad then taught him how set boundaries for himself and how to effectively negotiate a business deal, which are exactly the things you'd want to learn from your dad.

[@NDMac]

So happy for him! especially hearing he got the support he needed from his dad

[@quinnieschannel8003]

Love Steve O and these candid interviews

[@ricoconti3141]

That's a great story a son and dad really need each other and even more so when they get older

[@onelove7941]

Impactful. Thank you.

[@courtneyminnabarriet7401]

No idea he went through all those different moves. Amazing interview.

[@jayprivacy1900]

The last few minutes about his Dad was the best of the interview. I love Steve o.

[@imblackabyss2520]

It really warmed my heart to hear tht his dad helped with his first

[@GSTACK57]

That’s a great thing to say from Steve-Os dad.

[@electricdovetv2692]

Very touching interview indeed. Steve is very articulate in his recollections.

[@jabroni6199]

This makes me want to spend more time with my dad while I still have him around.

[@AfroGannon]

thats a fantastic tale.

[@roncoleman6122]

this is one of the greatest interviews out there

[@katiie7]

Proud of Steve-O for becoming the man who he is today

[@therealnguyen6928]

Love these vids. His head is so goddamn clear now, it's beautiful.

[@xaviiiiv]

I think i have seen all the videos about steveo interview, and this one for some reason is my favorite

[@drewpeacock2762]

that last story was awesome, i owe steve-os dad a big one

[@daddydinkleberg7877]

Steveos energy has been on a different level his whole life. Many can relate

[@VegasDiz]

Thats so special just to be able to call your Dad for help

[@jwuuds6003]

That's dope I always run things by my dad and I'm extremely grateful to have my dad that's my best friend and i know that's a blessing and couldn't picture life without him.

[@goldeneyeforevercom]

An incredibly unique individual which is the highest compliment possible.

[@13Maria.Cortez13]

They shout make a movie, film, documentary about him. His life was pretty unique. He's cool n chill down to earth dude.

[@snowrida1]

I have the best dad in the world. I still seek his approval everyday. I’m not trying to brag I’m just saying that even though my dad is great I still hurt knowing that I might disappoint him. Dads are so important. Be there for your kids dads!

[@andreranch6161]

Always fought for my fathers approval

[@1962hellen]

That’s awesome, I’m gonna die knowing I will never be good enough for my dad regardless of how successful I’ve become. That’s cool Steve-O

[@argbarb8]

i had no idea steve-o was an international kid too!! we have four countries in common :)

[@schoolingyourmind2851]

Love these vids!!!

[@johnnyk.2911]

Graham should interview Steve's dad, he sounds like an interesting man.

[@robertraymond762]

I think he did, right?

[@craigburbery2551]

They say drugs cause careless ness selfishness ,lies ,and memory loss , and Steve 0 ,so honest so much memory ,no lies ,, inspirational ,,,,

[@alexalt2630]

Awesome story

[@angel-gu8co]

i always think i know everything there is to know about him and then he says some more shit and it never ends

[@veganforvendettas]

This means a lot to me

[@lee-ur7nt]

I remember wanting to move for the same reasons. Never did, but I remember getting really excited when it almost happened once.

[@dumyjobby]

His dad must be so proud of how Steve have turned around

[@blkrob55]

Steve o is an awesome guy

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

I fuckin love you Steve-O! Keep being you buddy! Just be safe man, we love you and we wouldn’t know what to do without you!

[@rockyhernandez9849]

Love this

[@howtowin.facts.7247]

that was smooth

[@RiverKinn]

anyone who's ever sold footage to a major television publication can appreciate the realization moment at 6:45 what a legend

[@deucedeuce1572]

It's crazy how Steve-O ended up going through so many tough (and unfair) situations in life... only for it in the end to make him suck an amazing and understanding person. I can't even imagine how effective he could be as a counselor... or even a Good Friend.

[@barryhuffer8542]

Stevo is the man

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

"Non exclusive and a $1000" love stevo dad!

[@Shinobi33]

That's awesome

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

I never knew Steve had such good references. Guys a dime a dozen.

[@manzanito3243]

My pops did something similar with me and, man, did it make the world of difference in my attitude, my craft, my LIFE. It just meant the world to me have my dad embrace my art then apologize for not doing so before after realizing it was my absolute passion. It's beautiful to see someone I respect and love so much like Steve-O have the same privileged experience. I have no doubt in my mind that it was LOVE that conquered his addiction. The dude is just the living embodiment of love. Your life story is fucking AMAZING, Steve. You've helped a lot of people with it and as one of them; THANK YOU!

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

Lucky, my dad doesn't speak to me because I followed my heart instead of getting a trade

[@manzanito3243]

@@SavingSoulsMinistries Aw man Im sorry to hear that. Follow your heart man, do what you love. In the end hopefully your father sees the error in his ways. Best of luck to you man. I really do wish the best for you.

[@RealfishingNL]

Incredible how good things turned out for steve. Watching him as a child on jackass. And now still alive and a bit smarter

[@germa2k]

that realTV story was so cool.

[@27eabell]

6:43 - 6:56 This is so true though just stick to what feels best for you. Even if you may lose once always stick to your gut feeling.

[@letthatsinkin7879]

I

[@buggiebuild1]

Reading the title, I can hear your voice, LOL, not joking, you rock man, seriously 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s✌🏻💕

[@ponchopower]

Love him to death he's really smart for an ex junk also he's killing it in life right now keep it going steve fucking legend

[@SilviaSandinoNieto]

He is just smart. Period. He is smarter than people who have never drank one sip of alcohol

[@paulbeadle1714]

I didn't realise Steve O was born in England that explains a lot for me because I have done more or less exactly the same drugs as him apart from i did the crack and heroin but i didn't do the nitro gas can see were this guy is coming from in a big way all the interviews on here were really good thank you for posting

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

Dig that embroidered shirt man!

[@ajk9420]

Dam I love Steve but dang his parents are really cool too.

[@smouvecouve8082]

Give my brother Steve O some water or some maple syrup to coat his throat yo

[@LivermooreJesse965ud]

Smouve Couve yep the syrup will do it

[@smouvecouve8082]

Roawry being sarcastic? Better not cause that’s the solution!

[@LivermooreJesse965ud]

Smouve Couve no I’ve had many friends of dry throats that the syrup helped them

[@smouvecouve8082]

Roawry yeah.... yup that’s why I left that comment

[@xacto5208]

His vocal chords are permanently damaged from vomiting so many times

[@cjyea2534]

I feel steve about moving alot and being excited to move cause i had the same idea

[@positifflight8592]

I went to nine schools through eleventh grade when I finally dropped out, and I laughed so hard when he said "oh this next town I'm gonna be COOL" because I was a chubby autistic debate nerd who for sure thought she was going to magically become popular in each new town i drifted into haha. Turns out I became cool as an adult lol. I love Steve-O so much.

[@girlspooptoo8567]

This guy is good shit

[@johncastro39]

You're cool steve o. Youre cool!

[@Sitonmyfacebook]

Any father/son couldn’t love this segment....

[@OMG3DBEAT]

Stevo is an Englishman I never been so hapy

[@grantdiggs7088]

TechMonkey yet he’s the embodiment of MERICA

[@chrisventura1881]

Wow he def moved alot def more than the average person.dang

[@tekktori]

Chris Ventura yeah like dang bro thats crazy man dawg friend ol guy . yeah yeah def some interesting stuff there yeah yeah oh and dang he did move a lot

[@tonyrodriguez5341]

06:22 that shit put a smile on my face haha