Danger Ehren Says You Don’t Need AA | Wild Ride! Clips

[@EdgarFriendly]

It always felt like the Jackass crew straight up bullied Ehren. I always felt bad for him. The underappreciated Jackass member. He got it worse than anyone. Seems like a good guy.

[@idk-ol8ev]

I agree, he seems like he ended up the best out of all of em these days tho

[@AV-RC]

He put it in reality. My hat is off to you Ehren. I can’t touch a drop. If you can have a glass of wine with dinner good on you.

[@beatles42ohgg94]

well, becaues that was his schtick, he got his revenge just like everybody else. it just wasnt on camera or on the show/movies. just like bam always got his for how much of a dick he was. but at least they showed people getting even with bam. trust me, these dudes where the original pranksters i believe they went over it in this podcast or another one he was in.

[@hambone2566]

You are not alone with that thought. Seems like most the guys that came from Bams side of CKY, always got the shit stick

[@alannahllama]

@@hambone2566 He was Dave England's friend.. are you thinking of brandon dicamillo? Either way yeah I agree with both points

[@Flared.]

Ehren touched on a really powerful message of starting new and living for the future. Loved it

[@jchavfour]

Ehren: *Makes a motivating, powerful statement* Steve-O: Naw, fuck that.

[@mmablaster]

Well, I think SteveO’s point is that if you are an addict, you really need help to get sober. No hardcore alcoholic/addict is going to do it on their own, while a “problem drinker” could do it. But still, as Ehren said, you’ve still got to make a decision to change your life. You aren’t going to get sober unless you make a decision to do so.

[@juliandavidhoffer2022]

To be fair Ehren can be pretty self important.

[@suppmydiff3257]

@@mmablaster Nah man he's repeating AA shit. AA is a cult that tries to force you into religion. The e idea you can get sober without their dogma doesn't sit right with them for some strange reason...

[@Jaceftp]

Bullshit.

[@muzzamclovin8944]

I know they didn’t have recovery places in the 70s for heroin addicts but some of those people got over it from help with friends an family

[@MrBoisestatebroncos]

Steve Os podcast will be next level when he learns to interrupt less, and allow people to finish their own train of thought.

[@FreneticZetetic]

You'll notice the more said guest contradicts Steve-O's recovery dogma, the more he interrupts. Bam is an easy target, go read the comments on any of those videos simping for Steve.

[@conor90]

Yer it’s so annoying

[@frankteddy8823]

It’s his podcast and he’s the guy. He can do whatever he wants.

[@LKeet6]

@@frankteddy8823 yeah, he can do whatever he wants. and it would be cool if he wanted to interrupt less and accept other people's reality...

[@perc3136]

@@frankteddy8823 yeah dont listen to feedback and your podcast will be continue to go down the drain

[@kylecrumpecker3091]

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Steve-O with all of my heart. But he tends to minimize other people’s addictions and rock bottoms. You can see he wants to correct what they say, or not take them very serious sometimes. What Steve-O has done with his life is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I just wish he was a little less critical of others experiences.

[@dougschimpf8733]

Ya the concept you have zero will power over your mind I don’t buy and I think is pretty dumb and dangerous.

[@BradyPartain]

I agree i thought that the whole time watching this

[@jakemaya5562]

I caught that same vibe from stevo. Ehren held it together tho, despite stevo kinda smirking and smiling at him throughout his entire story.

[@raquellefraser1637]

It reminds me of the house managers at the recovery home I was in lol. Everyone's recovery journey is different imo. Some people think the way they got sober is the only way to stay sober. It's just important to remember it comes from good intentions and they are only trying to help. The advice may seem judgemental or pushy, but it's just advice. Take what you like and leave the rest. ✌️

[@talesfromthebog1450]

Exactly. AA preaches that moderation is impossible which is just not the case. Some people really do need to be 100% sober and will slip after one use. But everyone is different. Everyone has their own journey. Moderation can absolutely be learned, not for all alcoholics but it is possible. The shaming and belittling of people who improve their lives and are still able to drink occasionally and keep it together is so embarrassing. Shows an insecurity that is super common in most addicts but the mantra of once an addict always an addict runs deep in the rehab institution

[@Mac-mx8qq]

Why does Steve-O have to be the addiction expert, just let the guests tell their story. Why does every recovery have to look the same for it to have been done right? I know many people that have quit something they were addicted to on their own. It doesn’t make their experience any better than someone that needs help. People are different, some of us need help, while some others can do it alone.

[@Danowarthemanowar]

Because Steve-O is a religious zealot despite probably being appalled by any other zealot who isn’t part of AA.

[@chriskeane844]

Yeah the program clearly states that it is not the only way but it’s statistically the best odds. Every one has a different path and Steveo shouldn’t be so critical

[@FreneticZetetic]

Because he's a genuine idiot that's just as addicted to therapy industry dogma as he was the drugs he still talks about constantly and identifies with. That's when he's not projecting that onto every single guest, insisting his limits are the standard for recovery and nobody can have and semblance of self-control, etc. I love Steve-O but he gets way too much praise, and has way too much influence because of his status.. Nothing but blessings and love for his recovery do NOT get me wrong - the problem comes with then taking that same mindset into recovery then projecting the same issues in a new way. The Freedom Model is a book that SHOULD be the standard for this shit, but that would mean less revenue for bullshit industries that do more harm than good.

[@FaZe_Reacts]

because stevo is one of the most experienced person out there when it comes to addiction. a true veteran

[@beatles42ohgg94]

welll, because erhan is perpetuating negative ideologys on addiction... that be like if i said "well, i used to have a serious drug problem, but now i juts do cocaine" and 99% of people just cant quit cold turkey, adn the 99% that tries will probably relapse. i lost dosens of friends to drugs. you sound like the type of person where their worst addiction was biting their eraser in school.

[@dannychristie1]

Let the man speak Steve-o, Jesus Christ

[@JoeLewis14]

If he's not interrupting, he is merchandising like Yogurt from Space Balls. It's unbearable.

[@Manimal747]

I've always hated the Dr Drew's and others that claim you can't become sober alone. I fully understand that a lot of people need help, and maybe telling people to try it by themselves could be dangerous for them, but its not impossible. I've been sober for over 10 years having quit cold turkey. Some people are capable of it, some aren't. There's no shame in needing help, and it doesn't make you any less of a man/woman. I just dislike the notion that quitting alone is "impossible".

[@theyfukenwmesubliminally]

Its just better for them to say that to the masses because chances are most people should just get help, its better for most people to hear that as advice than you can do it alone too. But ofc its not impossible

[@stuntmangMUSIC]

I ain't gonna quit drugs cause I have no connection to the world really. No more friends or family. Drugs are for people like me who don't care anymore lol. Drug problem? Scarred from former relationships? Drugs will love you 2 death XD

[@Manimal747]

@@stuntmangMUSIC as an addict myself I know nothing people say, especially strangers really helps all that much. Just know from personal experience life really does begin once you quit. As cliche as that is, I probably would’ve called myself a dipshit for saying that ten years ago. It’s proven true, though.

[@Manimal747]

@@theyfukenwmesubliminally Yeah I can understand that. Some people have pride issues, not unlike myself. And for me it was a “fuck the doctors I can do this alone.”. Unless what you’re quitting is physically dangerous to quit alone, I don’t see an issue with people trying. If you find you can’t do it without help, get it. I just feel like saying our way or the highway to a drug addict can be very deterring.

[@Danowarthemanowar]

Absolutely. I think that 12 step programs are a great thing and have saved so many but it is such a fucking cult. It’s one thing to have God as the foundation for a psychological ailment (which is already a strange thing) but then to have the belief that THIS is the ONLY path to redemption is nutty even by many religious standards. I’m not an atheist and I defend the idea that belief can help some people but I cannot defend how much of a zealot Steve-O is here. I’m glad it works for him but I wish he could be more rational.

[@rollingrock5143]

It's sentiments like this that pushed me out off AA. Old school one way, our way, the only way, thinking that actually made me want to relapse over time when my career took most of my time. Leaving the group I started in helped me find peace in my life. The gaslighting and lack of compassion can be very real. I'm sober and it still hurts to think they consider me a failure. What it taught me is to stand up for myself and let it go because addicts, including myself, are sick people.

[@sacramentofoodforest]

10000000000000% agree

[@rustyshackelford7651]

Ehren is such a smart and insightful guy. He's always a joy to watch on podcasts, never seen any footage that wasn't super enjoyable

[@detectivechuck3768]

I agree! Unlike Johnny who always puts him down and try’s to hurt him. Wether it’s to his image or mental and physical state. Fvck Knoxville

[@Phoenix-tq8lt]

Yeah I agree with the guy. The way Steve o is acting is a little much. Everyone is different and AA isn’t 100% truth some of the stuff they say there is just programming I got sober from fent and alcohol and a bunch of deadly things. Fought overdoses and got clean alone.. I mean i had a place in the mountains to go detox for months and suffer and I had some family who helped me as much as they could but they were busy too so I was pretty much going through this all alone even had to get myself to the methadone clinic. Which I’m off now btw.

[@sourmouse4199]

I was a heroin addict on and off for 20 years. Been through countless rehabs, been on maintenance. Nothing worked. My will power alone has kept me clean for 4 years. Not everyone needs 12 steps.

[@sourmouse4199]

@RealSweetKid your totally right. Im down for whatever helps people get clean. I just don't like the cult-ness of the 12 step programs.

[@jasonruggen1511]

Good on you for being able to do that for yourself. unfortunately, not everyone can do this. You are lucky.

[@sourmouse4199]

@@jasonruggen1511 thanks. I am lucky. I know not everyone is and I don't knock people who need programs. I really just don't like when people are told they will never get clean unless they follow the 12 steps, like I was told. There are alternatives that work even better for certain people. I'm proof of that.

[@jasonruggen1511]

@@sourmouse4199 I feel that the rehab programs push that view because of the monetary profit that they can make from it.

[@ddandymann]

@@jasonruggen1511 That's the exact point though. Recovery isn't a one size fits all process and people who follow the 12 steps often fail to understand that. Sure there are many people who the 12 step program can help massively, however there are also many who are better served either by other less strict programs or by going it alone.

[@o-o6355]

i used to drink 4-6 beers a night. for 20 years. i cut back from drinking 80%. but man, i can't stop 100%. 2-3 beers a week is the best i can do. and im proud of that...

[@o-o6355]

@@danthompson5797 im with yah brother! good luck ! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@bigblackballs8893]

Im at that stage now. I drink 6 beers a day everyday. Im 23 years old and this has been going on for almost 12 months. I just want to cut down and only drink on weekends especially now since I'm going to be studying. It seems impossible though for me to not drink everyday.

[@Kapitan07]

Congrats man👍👍

[@motherhorsefucker]

Man it's all relative. I was a twelve pack a night minimum guy with shots on top. Never had health issues, never hit rock bottom. I got a different job, met a girl, and we both just sort of tapered off our drinking. Now we drink on Fridays when we go out to dinner. Just because you aren't where you want to be in your sobriety doesn't mean you aren't doing better

[@YearleyDrummer93]

4-6 a day .. Rookie numbers

[@rustyshackelford7651]

Watching Steve gatekeep alcoholism is something else

[@theunbreaking]

Seriously- put the Koolaid down bro.

[@vgaportauthority9932]

Yup. That was rough. As if no one has ever had the willpower to stop addiction without a program. Programs work for some, but they end up indoctrinating many because lots of these programs are made by evangelists and missionaries with the main purpose of spreading whatever religion to folks when they are at their lowest and have the least resistance to magical thinking. There are drug addicts who ended up in Scientology because they got suckered into the wrong program.. Once you've gone through a program that works it's SO EASY to believe it's the only thing that works. People who come out the other end of addiction as Christians always rub me the wrong way. On the flipside, any delusion that helps is probably worth grabbing onto for a while. Probably a good idea to put the comfort blanket of magic belief in the bin once the addiction subsides though. Imaginary friends are good in rough times, but they're sort of sad every other time..

[@Megadeth6633]

@@theunbreaking Makes me think that overcoming addictions like his can give people an ego boost. After all it is the battle of a lifetime. Who's going to screw with your wisdom after that

[@wilyinfidel1091]

He’s an AA zealot. He knows everything -like every other celebrity 12 step Bore.

[@NebukNez]

It’s curious you found yourself here on a video with the title “…says you don’t need A.A.” with a chip on your shoulder about A.A.

[@MinimalistCollector]

So incredible to see how far Steve and Novak have come. Truly inspiring just to be a better human.

[@Headstash1080]

I never thought I would live in a world where they are poster children for sobriety. Ur right man.

[@joshuatindle5776]

Novak is fucked though if he ever loses his job at Banyan lol

[@woophereigo9755]

*_I don't like how it was a competition between Steve-O and Danger Ehren on who is the more transformed alcoholic._* Not everyone fits your molds Steve-O, Ehren was never as bad as you, therefor a full transformation isn't necessary. Steve-O, you were an actual troll, sounded like one too.

[@tylersmith9868]

And now makes money from telling stories about when he was a drugged out alcoholic POS

[@Jadeloika77]

That's one of the problems I have with AA and the whole recovery scene. It seems like it's always a one up on who was the bigger addict and did more drugs or drank more.

[@AllofJudea]

He's losing the plot

[@DG-kr8pt]

Thats the thing, he is an addict hes just not using. Hes still has the tendencies and is a bad person though.

[@brendangallagher5336]

Nothing Stevo is saying is his own mold though, he's really just spouting off the principles of AA. Which is that you are powerless over alcohol and will power won't work. For people with serious drinking problems this is absolutely correct.

[@BeachJedi101]

Insane. I was talking about this with my coworker today. I am a functional alcoholic. No problems with work, family, or paying bills. I’m just so sick of it. Great episode.

[@caseywhite3150]

You think you have no problems but believe me no one likes the slurry annoying one in the family

[@theonewhoknows3351]

Love the pfp and I believe if you really want you can heal from that and if you do or don’t make that decision I hope the best for you stranger 💙

[@gorami]

Same here man, let’s make a change

[@00wkee]

how often do you drink alcohol? like everyday or like 3 times a week? I'm really curious cuz I drink a lot aswel..

[@BeachJedi101]

@@00wkee Everyday. 6-12 beers a day. Usually 8% IPAs

[@no9scrum]

See when you’ve got a guest on guys,,... shut up and let them speak, love these podcasts but they’ve got to learn to stop interrupting!!

[@beatsbeercigarettes]

I can’t sit through an entire episode for this very reason.

[@christophersmith8486]

@@beatsbeercigarettes same

[@christophersmith8486]

Stevo and bob minnary do it sooooo much

[@homelesspete4738]

Well, they're not half as bad as the Interrupter Himself, Brenden Schuab or what's he's name. He interrupts everything and anything all day son

[@antonioc19999]

Steve asked poopies how he got his name and told him the story and didn’t let poopies get it out

[@QueenofCups244]

I feel like SteveO contradicts everything Ehren says

[@snoodle598]

10:20 Ehren is speaking the truth, it's not one size fits all steve-o. some find different paths to getting better and it's insulting to say someone didn't have a problem with substance abuse because they got better in a different way than what worked for you. big fan but come on bro

[@beatsbeercigarettes]

Yeah that was an extremely weak take.

[@shane7051]

Steve-o has become very self righteous the past few years and I can't stand it.

[@chicagodude8888]

It's the typical AA, cult mentality he's adopted.

[@robintaylor-jenkins5774]

@@shane7051Bit of a preachy superiority complex these days. He Shouldn’t have shown the reply video to the Cameo he did either with Knoxville. Showed a side to himself which is so clearly more accurate to who he portrays on screen.

[@shane7051]

@@robintaylor-jenkins5774 I'm not sure what video you're talking about. Have a link?

[@DJToneRI]

Wow! My story is almost identical! I partird so hard every day for so long and then I started to lose my mind. My foundation began to crumble, and strange thoughts and feelings began to creep in. I really had thought I was having like a psycological breakdown and the only thing that that helped me get better was sobriety. That was 2009. 13 years later I'm still 100% sober and I feel great and my life is amazing! The mind and the brain can only take so much abuse for so long before a radical change needs to occur.

[@Thataussiebattler]

Mad respect for Danger Ehren, what a top guy!

[@Tyler-gv6dx]

It’s tough being a chronic alcoholic (powerless) listening to an acute alcoholic (heavy drinker) talking about alcoholism and willpower. The 12 steps are just a spiritual guide to living a better life. It’s about getting out of the way of yourself. Meetings are not just about YOU or for YOU to get sober. Meetings are there for YOU to help others and in return YOU stay sober 🙏

[@Moshua_Gerstein]

Didn’t think I’d get all in my feels with this but damn. Ehren and my story are similar and I haven’t drank in a while because of my mental health but hearing him talk about it and his “if you start today” part was much needed personally.

[@Deebo277]

Sounds like Ehren had a bad withdrawal. Glad he's doing so good.

[@EikottXD]

Sounds like he got depressed for being stuck in an endless cycle. I don't know where you got withdrawal from. But yeah I'm glad he's doing good.

[@Deebo277]

@@EikottXD I got it from his statement about drinking heavily. You see when you drink heavily for long periods of time AND you get paid to party like they did, and then you stop. Your body will go through withdrawals because it's not getting the alcohol it used to. There are some people that drink more than one drink a day and some even drink all day for many days. These are called alcoholics if he didn't have a problem with alcohol he wouldn't have to just drink wine. Hope this helps explain withdrawals but if you've never gone through one, then you don't know how excruciating it can be. It also makes you very depressed and messes with your emotions. At least that's what my "friend" Bill told me.

[@Mannysosa223]

@@EikottXD when you do any drug heavily you’ll experience mental withdrawal as well as physical withdrawal. Some drugs are harder physically during withdrawal while others are harder mentally.

[@EikottXD]

@@Mannysosa223 except he experienced neither and was depressed for being stuck in a cycle.

[@stuartcruickshank7141]

Love ehren,s positive energy and he’s made the best of his situation what a dude

[@FavianShields]

What's with AA and being so dogmatic about other people's recovery? Why is their definition of an alcoholic the only one? There's countless stories of people who were heavily addicted to alcohol who quit without AA and their only answer is "they were never an alcoholic." Seems like circular reasoning.

[@ZiggyHernandez]

Wait, Steve-O went through rehab and is sober now?! I had no idea, he should mention that once in a while

[@royalvibes4433]

THA FUQQQQ? ITS DISCUSSED ALL THE TIME, WHERE U BEEN LIVIN' under a rock?

[@ZiggyHernandez]

@@royalvibes4433 sarcasm (sär-kazėm): the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

[@mrpink3338]

I was a poly addict (alcohol and oxys) for around 6 years. I sobered up by myself. I tried NA/AA but i realized real quick that I was gonna relapse being around other addicts so I quit going. I never relapsed. I'm 17 years sober. Whatever it takes to sober up, thats what you do. I've lost a lot of friends and family to addiction. Do whatever it takes. Leave whatever social group, leave town, leave state if you have to. NA AA. Do whatever you have to .

[@assembly2593]

Good on Ehren for standing up for himself when Steve-O tried preaching that annoying "you can't get sober alone; you gotta do it with a collective" AA bullshit.

[@TheHappys]

Yea I agree, some of them think they are Jesus Christ themselves. I went for a few years I liked it after 5 years

[@richierollz1279]

Steve-o: Asks question Guests: Try’s to answer Steve-o: Interrupts the whole time Fucks sakes

[@chrisgg5650]

lmao i love how the interview turns into steve-o´s stories out of sudden

[@shredmore3049]

Steve-0... you knew what you were doing by changing the title of this video. It was originally something more to the effect of "Danger Ehren On Getting Sober". Regardless, the "you don't need AA" part was not in this title. All of these commenters that are actually true, genuine people are getting to Steve-0's head by calling him out on having whatever guru-complex he has, so he changes the title to rile up any AA diehards to come in here and give us some "truth". Steve-0 is still manipulative, fake, and selfish. Always will be.

[@amputee11]

Steve, I respect your path and have had a lot of experience w AA., don't want to bash it, but the guilt and shaming that it does, does not work for a hell of a lot of people, in fact its a huge failure , it s a good place to start, but its toxic as fuck at the same time, the numbers of people who are actually helped are minuscule, comparatively speaking its an individual thing period, rise w the collective, fall with the collective and its predatory too, and cult like dogma destroys so many families and relationships, how many chapters encourage psyche drugs? how many trade one addiction for another? you are on your own in this world PERIOD

[@bucknasty69]

That’s the reason I quit going to AA. I couldn’t stand the victim mentality it preaches.

[@theunbreaking]

Oh so much guilt and shame. And that’s exactly the negative feedback loop the perpetuates the cycle of abuse

[@vgaportauthority9932]

@@bucknasty69 They keep pushing you down and calling you powerless until you submit, often to the program, often to god.. It's brainwashing people at their weakest... And governments pay for their services, so having people come back weekly = $$$$$ from tax payers. Some of these groups are just horrible religious cults.

[@bucknasty69]

@@vgaportauthority9932 Precisely. I mean if AA helps some people get clean and sober and lead a better life, that’s awesome. I just don’t think it’s a one size fits all solution, especially if you’re a pretty independent or strong willed person. Some of the stuff they preach is good, like being honest, taking responsibility for your actions, apologizing to people you may have hurt and making amends is good, but the other stuff is pretty toxic.

[@RandyMarshUSA]

Agreed 100%. Same experience and feelings here. More people need to talk about this.

[@HappyDayRoots]

Steveo let go , we don't all have to be a cookie cutter form of AA

[@CrookiNari]

the more of these clips I watch, the more I become convinced that Ehren is the anti-Bam.

[@RestrainingHollywood]

Ehren went from the bottom of the totem pole cast member to the MVP in the past 20yrs. He was the absolute Best in Jackass Forever. Love the guy!

[@diddyfaplord]

Lol they only done been around for (about) 20 years

[@RestrainingHollywood]

@@diddyfaplord24yrs to be exact. show started in 99' first film was in 02'. Not sure what your point is but hope ya feel better! 😆

[@diddyfaplord]

@@RestrainingHollywood not sure what your point was. You said he went from the bottom of totem pole to supposedly the MVP in the last 20 years. I’m saying that’s the entirety of their career

[@RestrainingHollywood]

@@diddyfaplordmost if not all of their careers have been longer than 20yrs. But please go off more..

[@RestrainingHollywood]

@@diddyfaplord you're not sure what my point was but obviously other people understood it..🤣

[@balintjankovics9606]

It's so hearthwarming to see that everyone who had some problem in their life from the Jackass crew got themselves to defeat those problems in a way

[@SimpleJackPC]

I really hope Bam can pull through..

[@Jay.Lombardii]

Protect Bam at All Costs 🙏🏾 He’s never been the same since Dunn & seeing him with Steve-O recently made my entire day. Hope he stays on the right path

[@stapes7344]

@@Jay.Lombardii Tired of ppl saying its cuz dunn died. Bam was fucked no matter what

[@MoarMike]

@@stapes7344 Bam got famous by beating on his hardworking father and being a general shithead. Go back and watch CKY, all the other guys are trying to be funny where 90% of Bams bits are just him being a shithead.

[@elusivewv]

@@stapes7344 you think a traumatic experience like losing your best friend since childhood does not drive someone like bam to utter destruction?

[@aaronwheeler2831]

This is so refreshing to hear. I am a 27 year old alcoholic. My problems began because of my crippling anxiety. I just started taking medication two weeks ago and have laid off of the booze. If these guys can do it then so can I.

[@r.edward5701]

Hopefully you can cope without the meds also. I was in the same boat.

[@oztraliangrown8208]

😅 stopped cold turkey...still drink wine. 😍👌 Stevo It's truly inspiring how far you've come Cheers for bringing the content 🙏

[@mud5377]

I'm always happy to hear when dudes like Ehren are able to realize that their drinking or usage just ain't fun anymore. I know I can remember when I felt similarly and the substances just weren't the enjoyable thing that I had begun using them for. Being able to recognize that the continued usage of that stuff isn't sustainable and I guess at that point you've really got a couple choices: keep on keepin' on and feel like crap about it while just getting a buzz just cause... The cooler way is when you're able to just put the stuff down and reflect on things, make the decision to put it down and start the next step of life and do the other thing whatever that may be. Ehren seems like he had the wisdom and foresight to realize that the party can't go on forever; thinking you can figure it out and keep on using/drinking is a huge pitfall and has lead to many a self-destruction. I know Steve-O found experience, strength, and hope in those rooms and working his program and that's obviously been one of the best things that could've happened to him, however, I hope that in moving forward he can find balance while being in the public eye so much. Seems like quitting after being a professional alcoholic/drug user has left him to swap the drugs n stuff for being a public figure and "ambassador" for recovery; I'm hoping he can continue to make progress and grow because I'm currently worried that he's replaced one thing for another and he's now instead of a professional drug/booze user" he's shifted gears into being a "professional non-drug/booze user" and it's become part of his "character" or personality. If it does work and keeps him cleaned up without being a monolithic character trait or whatever then that's cool, he's just gotta find a balance like with all other things or it, too, will become some kind of problem (turns out there's many issues outside of addiction/alcoholism that are also destructive). Ehren managed to pull himself out of it because it sucked and his brain let him know it was time to quit, Steve busted his butt by admitting he was powerless. Both methods can work and both methods have their place for different individuals; I've seen many comments saying Steve ought not be this "addiction expert" and I just wanna say: it IS a big part of who he is and it's taken a great deal to overcome, therefore it's just fine that he puts it out there and isn't hesitant to offer advice to others ESPECIALLY old friends and coworkers. He's a bazillion percent qualified to put advice out there and we've also gotta remember that he's not just sitting here lecturing Ehren, but he's hosting a show and seeks to spread a message or advice to people listening who might need it. Good job Ehren and Steve, I'm filled with joy to see you both out here making it and doing so in a sustainable manner; being a positive influence or a beacon of hope for those who may still suffer is a beautiful and admirable thing so keep on keepin on. Pardon my novella here, I just wanted to share my thoughts as a fellow "professional party animal" who go out of tha game before it was too late

[@motherhorsefucker]

I think the part that steve-O misses is that it's normal to taper off hard drinking as you age

[@poisonfortheweak]

So proud of Steve O overcoming his addictions. The best part is he genuinely tries to help others do the same and wants better for them. Awesome dude that finally grew up into a very respectable guy.

[@jjhrkel]

Nowadays, Ehren has this look of pain and seeing all the horrors of war.

[@BV-Auto]

I can relate....just not with alcohol

[@lrrich8023]

Seeing all the bears honey and taxi-cabs.

[@Burgmannn]

Steve is doing the 'no true Scotsman' thing here. Ehren: "I had a major problem with alcohol and I beat it on my own with discipline" Steve: "Not really alcoholism then" AA is cultlike, I tell ya, Penn&Teller did a great episode on them years ago that I recommend.

[@BobDoesReviews]

Usually Steve O cals out his guests.....this is the first time i saw a guest (Danger) call out Steve and keep him honest .Love it.

[@gerardbyrnes7529]

AA can be such a cult.

[@charliepalmer3244]

I'm similar to Danger, with a sprinkle of Steve-O. I drank every day, functioned, my boss of a few years at one point had no clue I drank at all he told me, lol. However I'd get into a stupid "incident" every few years, 100% because of alcohol, and get a slap on the wrist typically. Last one, 8 years ago, I'd had enough, and stopped drinking, dodged my last bullet, knew it was life #8 for this cat. It's not hard for me, and I totally qualify as being an alcoholic for sure. So I'm like Danger in some regard, but I won't ever drink again, (hate wine anyway), I'm just "done" and that's that. Oh, I did some drugs too, lol. So I'm proof Steve O, that there IS more than one way bud.

[@Hot-Dog-Racing]

I really hope one day Bam can come to this self realization. This is such a polar difference from what he was saying.

[@NPC_Pawnshop]

Recovery sounds like a cult.

[@newusernamehere4772]

Technically is, at least Alcoholics Anonymous specifically. Of course they misinterpreted their leader's message like any cult and conveniently forgot the part where you're supposed to megadose LSD and obliterate your sense of self

[@zachhi89]

It is, but for some ppl that’s better than continuing using drugs n alcohol

[@ericsmith2816]

Ehren is a good person. Always thought that

[@LifeHappensJustinTime]

Stevo-O - "You weren't a true alcoholic because you stopped by yourself".

[@duffsanders908]

I can't lie. Steve O is a hero and an inspiration of mine. And he should be an inspiration for addicts everywhere. I genuinely believe he's in a better position to help people. He's right. The statistics suck. That being said, his experience is unique. Like a lot of other people. His preaching makes it feel less unique.

[@hk4110]

"And if every morning you wake up thinking 'i did it again' it just doesn't give you a chance to have a good day" - thanks for your honesty! Peace 💛

[@SimplyDaveYognaught]

I hope Steveo reads these comments. I’m not sure if he realizes how he’s coming across

[@joshimawashi]

Yellow Snowcone is still one of the best jackass skits. Then Ehren gets the shit kicked out of him, then munts up orange shit in the snow... Gold!

[@derekkt49]

@ 10:00, some of the best advise I've ever heard.

[@theunbreaking]

I didn’t get clean and sober until I left AA/NA. The sponsors aren’t always equip - especially these days I’m handling people trauma and childhood trauma. For me and actually more harm than good, because I know if I stand up at a meeting every day for 12 years and say I’m an alcoholic or an addict and I will die if I do not do this program I am solidifying a neural pathway in my brain saying that so and that is not so I do not use the program I do not believe in it currently and I did a lot of therapy for several years to the tune of four hours a week $3000 a month and the addictions all fell away I was on Suboxone that’s gone I smoked that’s gone I was on uppers those are gone. As you heal you don’t want to be high anymore

[@theunbreaking]

And let’s all remembered you basically breaking one of the main tradition of AA - to not speak of it at the level of press, radio and film. Because if he relapsed it looks really bad like it doesn’t work. There are so many celebrities in the program that never mention its name because they’re following one of the core tradition I was in that cult for 12 years

[@RandyMarshUSA]

Well said. Me too.

[@kotycassidy6955]

Steveo so glad to see you in such a great mindset. Keep up the great show

[@JackCarlisleOfficial]

Watching a lot of Steves clips and a couple entire podcasts I've been getting the vibe that he's kind of self obsessed, judgemental, mean spirited and not a great friend. When it involves addiction he's always talking down to people and actiing like his way is the correct way and everyone else are wrong. Iv been in the depths of addiction and never treat anybody like s*** or or was mean and rude and evil to people and I'm not like that now so for Steve to act like the only reason he was like that was because of him being high is just false you don't become a completely different person on drugs it's just magnifies what it's already there and for Steve to act like that while he was high just means that that's always there with him just when he's sober he has a better ability to hide it

[@abnormallynormal8823]

Lol we must be watching different podcasts dude. And don’t forget Steve-O has literally said how much of an asshole he used to be and has worked hard af to be less of an asshole. Keyword: LESS. He knows he’s kind of an asshole, just like every human ever.

[@AllofJudea]

@@abnormallynormal8823 apparently you are watching a different podcast, look at the comments

[@anthoonius_gabagoolius]

@@AllofJudea nah we don't need to hop in the echo chamber to validate our feelings

[@suppmydiff3257]

For real he was about to call Ehren is a "dry drunk" for not doing AA when Steve-O is too dumb to understand what the fuck a dry drunk even *is* A dry drunk is someone who has stopped drinking but not dealt with any of the underlying issues that cause people to become addicted (addiction is *always* due to underlying factors. You can't just stop drinking and act like you're cured because one bad day will have you right back on the horse) Ehren has obviously addressed and worked on these things and that's why he's functioning now. And Ehren never hit Steve-Os level of completely surrendering to his addiction. He functioned and was in the driver's seat of his life and Steve-O has never really understood what it means to live like that because if Steve-O had a glass of wine he'd be snorting enough PCP for it to be considered a suicide attempt within the hour because Steve-O is the actual dry drunk in this situation and he's projecting it onto others

[@LKeet6]

@@anthoonius_gabagoolius this is a really shitty example of your supposed "echo chamber" though, because everyone here likes Steve, and only THIS time are disagreeing with him. you couldn't really ask a better example of unbiased criticism, you just don't like what people are saying...

[@Powers99]

It sounds like Ehren found insanity, he did the same thing over and over expecting a different outcome with his drinking.

[@motorhhead9512]

Thank you for you're honesty Ehren!

[@antolinilloanillolololoni7853]

Danger Ehren is such a sweetheart

[@tyleradams6002]

When that little voice first says, hey this is getting out of control, you need to stop or life is gonna go off the rails, MOST ALL OF US ADDICTS, ignore and try to half assed keep it going for many MANY years.....but the moment we decide to take that step to quit and gain back control, that moment is a miracle....God bless and help all addicts see their potential

[@ChopStickZero]

Man, thats a good description, "it was basically groundhog's day" everyday.

[@travisclymer4481]

Congrats SteveO, I know most ppl don’t do as well as you have in AA cuz it’s F’n hard! Congrats! I’m coming up on 6 months sober, keep it up!! 🔥💯👍

[@BOSFallen]

This man was in the movie “GRIND” lol awesome hilarious skate movie

[@beast_e55_amg]

I literally was just thinking that

[@BOSFallen]

@@beast_e55_amg lol i just watched at again, memories

[@bonessmith1276]

Steve O is a very inspiring story. I am happy & proud of him for taking his life back. He clearly needed help from others to get to that point. What Danger is saying is not everyone needs that, some people have the will power to do it alone..because at the end of the day, nobody can make you do it. You have to want to. I am that way, I would never want to be in a rehab. It would just make me angry to have people bothering me when I am in bad shape. I never got to the levels that Steve had but whenever I need to give anything up. I just do it. I got myself there , I can get myself out. It is not easy but you have to want it. Once you can realize that, you will struggle but you fight to win, don't give up on yourself. If you need help, by all means get it. Whatever works for you. You can do it!!!

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

The coolest cat to meet in person..I karate chopped his stomach and he said "its a good thing I know you" 🤣 I totally agree with Danger Only YOU can stay clean it's your choice.

[@TheHappys]

I left AA and smoke a little sometimes and occasionally a beer. I was an opiate addict and even heroin when I was young. I went to AA for 5 years straight and saw a lot of people relapse get shamed and looked down on. Some friends killed themselves this was around when Robin Williams died (who went to a meeting the night before killing himself.) I couldn’t help but feel a little bit like after that and friends committing suicide after relapsing and being shamed it wasn’t for me.

[@TheHappys]

I felt like a lot of small relapses like two drinks, I were treated the same as the dude who did ten bags of smack. People got shamed equally no scale, which is bad. A lot of arrogant self centered, gossiping, caffeine drinking sex addicts too. Some of those addictions crossed over to me and I didn’t like who I was becoming from AA and got into exercise and music more, meditation etc, learned some great lessons though I use to this day.

[@germanreds2907]

so much to learn from this guys! thanks a lot for sharing

[@SR-yc4ho]

. this was great convo! i agree with ehren, you can make that choice! i spent 5 yrs of my life partying so hard after i got out of the Marines getting off work drinking till 3 am go to work at 5 am, 7 days aweek. (alcohol only, never done drugs). i regret none of it because it all is part of my journey. i mean i chased tail, got in bar fights, was an asshole, done wreckless shit while driving. about 2 years ago i was in an awful motorcycle crash ( just me and a chain link fence) for some miracle i was not hurt i walked home somehow. i was registered out of state so cops never found me. once i woke up the next morning realizing what happened i found cops said hey i think i wrecked... i passed all my sobriety test gave them all my info and i didnt catch any charges from fleeing the scene or anything ( them and the tow drivers spent almost 2 hours looking for a body thinking i was dead somewhere) i hold clearances so i got lucky first off to be alive and second off to not be losing my security clearances and career. so after i seen my bike at the tow yard my gut wrenched, i was like man i have been so lucky and that was my eye opener. i have had a few occasional drinks, but no longer an animal! wasted alot of time and money and been an asshole/jackass to many times!

[@TS-ne1of]

Just love stevos recovery, its so real when he talks and how he talks.

[@DiabolicalWitness]

Seriously Ehren is one of the most intelligent people I have seen lately. Total respect 10:02

[@UndoneB4Broken]

Thumbs up to Ehren for calling this shit out... Steve-O good too see you can get off that soap box and own yah shit still brother.

[@Bigmike503or]

Damn This one hits hard, just thank you both.

[@Music2mosh2]

I need to remind myself how far stevo has come.. as a podcaster now He has only really been an adult for a couple year's. Completely missed his teen year's.. 20's and probably most of his 30's I see the comment section making a lot of good points. That I agree with. He was stevo But now he's learning to be something else. So the wisdom will come. It is very hard to listen to someone And to not respond in turn with a statement about yourself This clip and this episode illustrates that

[@sacthequeen123]

As a board certified substance abuse counselor, what they are trying to say and they don't know the proper words is the difference between an abuser and an addict. Dude more than likely fell under the heavy abuser category, but was not an addict. Many confuse the two and they are not the same. There are many criteria to distinguish, but a general easy to understand example would be two fellas go to a bar on the weekend, 1 gets wasted drunk and shows up to work on monday after abusing the substance all weekend but it does not deter him from knowing consequences,anaging responsibilities, etc. The other guy gets wasted all weekend, then doesn't go to work, loses his job, loses his house and his kids and is homeless in a month. Continued use despite consequences is probably the biggest indicator for addiction. If your job tells you hey I need you to not drink this weekend because it's starting to be a problem or you are fired on Monday, and you don't drink all weekend, you're an abuser. An addict or alcoholic will 100% drink no matter the consequences. This is why one guy wakes up once day and says hey I'm not happy with my life I should probably stop, and the other guy has to go through a year of counseling and groups and programs.

[@BrittneyBritt17]

Stoked for the book!!!

[@pulledtoworkout2833]

3:30 Danger Ehren sounding like a killer counsellor right now. No joke

[@Falcons8455]

steve-o saying that he isn't an alcoholic is very weird/dumb. he clearly struggled with it until he hit his tipping point.

[@jeffbenzos38]

Fairly certain it was the first substance he ever abused. I mean, his mom would give it to him when he was younger and then preteens-teens, he said he would raid the family’s liquor cabinet.

[@D-Fens_1632]

I had enough and left a 4 day hospital detox four years ago today. I immediately caved after 10 days, but i tried again, will have four full years in December. It's a bad, bad sickness to have. I quit without meetings and all that (I tried a few programs, none fit), but if you're physically dependent, definitely consult a doctor first! Alcohol withdrawal is extremely serious and dangerous. And definitely not fun. But it's beatable, just keep pushing through.

[@RetroCollecto]

Honestly Ehren’s Steve-O impression is spot on 😂 5:55

[@Tommykizzle]

When are you guys coming back to Seaside? lets get a session in. Doing great stuff boyz!

[@easy6427]

I think that's the difference between a problematic drinker and a full blown alcoholic or addict. It's a difference of needing willpower to turn things around and needing will power AND help from a program to turn things around.

[@Keepurheadup7]

I'm 7 months sober now because of podcasts like this..👍👍👍

[@Daffydubs]

Welcome to the Steve-O show everyone!

[@mcherry111]

I’m watching this from rehab at the moment… been in recovery since July 5 2022. Steve O is a buttnutt, but he knows what he’s talking about. There’s a pretty straightforward set of guidelines to follow if you want to get clean and stay clean… the highest rate of success by far is from a 12 step program or something that closely resembles it. I fought the AA and NA programs for years until I finally admitted I was powerless over drugs and alcohol. It’s a simple program for complicated people that saves lives everyday.

[@ADK999]

Yeahhhhh Dude a new clip! 🔥🤘

[@shutterbug1076]

Great clip dude!!!

[@shaneharrington3655]

Steve-O, please, chill.

[@CartoonPrincess15]

Danger Ehren got to open Bucket List when me and my bf went in July, it was so awesome, he was doing like 5 shows in a row, and ours was the second one, so I told bf as soon as I saw that post about him joining the tour for a few shows. Wish I got to say hi to him too (he didn't stay for meet and greet), I mean obviously I'm not complaining, we got to meet Steve-O after all, but maybe I should find a way to write to Ehren haha. His set was pretty funny, he started off by saying "In case you were wondering, this is my real beard, and I don't have crabs", and he had a drawstring bag with all the cups he used for Cup Test (and the pink speedo from the sun tan bit from the Jackass series), and was talking about them lol.

[@SatansSimgma]

Being an alcoholic and drinking too much are different things.

[@FaZe_Reacts]

Ehren is so inspirational man ♥️

[@hah6988]

5:09 nailed it right on the head

[@hanginbangin]

AA always felt cultish to me and had addiction on my mind constantly.

[@rayrojas9696]

I love how he calls Steve-O on his shit bro. “You were lower than those bottom of the barrel people”

[@KatieDeGo]

I did NA for a couple years, got the tools I needed, and haven't really been back. Been clean 5 years. Also incorporate lots of other strategies as well. Recovery is different for everyone

[@mctapoutos7426]

48 months sober, I'm a alcoholic, My work destroyed my relationship and destroy my body 14 hours night-shift, I quit the job and I went to hospital with a pancreatic infection and sepsa, I was drinking everyday from morning to night finished the shift as I was not able to sleep, Hospital took me help me out and I was back in a month again with pancreatic, it took me 3 times in hospital and at the end I lost almost all my pancreas I was killing myself and I know one day because of my choices I will get a pancreas cancer, but we'll I done this to myself. Stay sober everyone!!!

[@anima6035]

Please don't say that about yourself, you should look into the power of words and positive thoughts in relation to health - you might think it sounds crazy but at the very least it can't hurt to try! You're going to have a long and healthy life my friend, congratulations on sobriety ❤️x

[@user-wg4qj3bq3b]

I actually had my first drink in over six years the other day with my friend came to visit me from New York appearing Maine , a Cadillac margarita and it was delicious!

[@user-wg4qj3bq3b]

What that was like two weeks ago and I have not had the desire to drink at all… So it can be done! Don’t listen to everyone.

[@tafua_a]

I think everyone's experience with addiction can vary. Because there are many different reasons why you can become an addict, and this ties into how you can stop. I'm into pro wrestling, and I found out that usually the ones that struggle the hardest are the ones who had survived tragedy or trauma. Jake the Snake Roberts was abused by his family as a child, Scott Hall had killed a man in self defense and was never the same, Marty Jannetty seems to have done something horrible in his youth if what he posted a while ago is true, The Iron Sheik's daughter was murdered by her partner, and the list goes on. Some people have problems they try to run away from with substances, and now they have two problems that pile up, while others get addicted to something because they like the sensation, so when it's time to quit, that's the only thing they need to take care of.