Brandon Novak Blocked Bam’s Number - Wild Ride

[@foxhound13]

years ago you would not have thought these 2 would be sober and living life. Great episode.

[@ashleymeadows3410]

Living their best lives! I love it

[@evoxghiretti]

Living at all is what shocks me to this day to be honest.

[@thedude7726]

​@@evoxghirettisame

[@acardinalconsideration824]

@@evoxghiretti True. They’d likely both be dead by now if not for their sobriety.

[@evoxghiretti]

Steve-O being alive after Wild Boys shocked the fuck out of me. Him and Chris should have been dead on that show numerous times. @@acardinalconsideration824

[@rvt2239]

Seeing Novak happy, healthy, and helping others is such a great thing.

[@DontGoToHell]

The Bible says faith in Jesus Christ and repentance are the ONLY way into the Kingdom of Heaven. John 14:6 Make sure you get you Judgement-Ready by repenting and accepting Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:38-39)

[@janetbrooks3634]

I don't remember seeing Novak on the show back in the day. I remember the name but only remember seeing the show being based around Steve-O, J. Knoxville & Bam. It's interesting listening to their struggles w/ substances even though they climbed into the higher esculaunts of being on MTV for years & then becoming well known Hollywood celebs

[@billbrown6487]

😂

[@sad_vegan507]

You didn’t see the title?

[@puddlez96]

Everyone who witnessed novak's come up in the 90's skate scene are in utter disbelief that guy survived let alone got clean and is now helping others with addiction. Can't even express how stoked I am about that in words, quite honestly.

[@justinbridgez]

yeah. i mean if you never lived it you can ONLY imagine, and i dont want to be a " oh you wouldnt understand" stan. im glad you dont but yeah. he was lv10 certified and if youve been lv10 and just saw what he showed or talked about you can deduce the insanity..fking baltimore is WILD too. just that in itself is insane much less money no money fame no fame prison. butt pockets...and worst of all kicking methadone hahahaha. lil joke..kinda. no i agree. iremember seeing that first hour long video of Novaks where he just explains addicton (esp to an addict) i was like hes actually fking sober this time...and i wasnt. but he put so many things into words i hadnt yet found. that i really..i liked it. liked seeing people get welll and.. yeah. lv10 certified. edit: steve o as well. that rise and fall video. i was probably just getting started saying..yeah but not me..its always me..its always we. lol rambling cheers

[@Ajox191]

I disagree. As fucked up as this sounds, I miss the old Novak. The new sober Novak sounds like an AA commercial on repeat. The old Novak was absolutely hilarious and was arguably one of the funniest guys on Viva La Bam other than Brandon Dicamillo. I'm glad Novak got sober but he sounds like an egotistical life coach. He lost his sense of humor.

[@Controllerbreaker]

​@@Ajox191lol does sound fucked. Incredibly selfish, I'd suggest deleting that. Sound like a sociopath

[@sammg6]

orrrr... maybe he's just trying to help people live a better life @@Ajox191

[@antonlifer4449]

​@@Ajox191you sound like a terrible human being. I hope you're not like this with any of your friends and family coping with addiction n staying sober.

[@mojofo999]

As a person in sobriety myself, I absolutely love and cherish this episode. Y'all were ripping and running before I was born (1994) and Jackass was super popular when I was in High School. In a way you were my idols for debauchery. Now you are my idols for living clean. God Bless Steve-O and friends!!!! ❤🎉

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Bless you man. Stay strong

[@non_brewed_condiment]

I feel this for sure. Same deal for me

[@michaelscott2078]

Push sea

[@MrJackattack2000]

Bruh you were 6 when jackass popped

[@HackWilson14]

Very impressive how Novak turned his life around in such a great way. I remember watching him in Viva La Bam when I was a teen.

[@thomasstelling9793]

Still can’t believe it’s the same person lol

[@gregscott4479]

He's not telling the truth. He's trying for another 15 min of fame. @@thomasstelling9793

[@kevinspilker6622]

I'm glad that Novak is so far in recovery that he's recognized that the cost of trying to save someone is no longer worth the effort when they aren't willing to meet you a single step of the way. Good for Novak. I have no doubt he'd go through hell to help Bam find his way back, but he can't carry him kicking and screaming, which seems to be the only way Bam could ever get his mess together.

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

if my mom didn't threaten me w could and take me kicking n screaming to a rehab n detox, I wouldn't have gotten off Fent. sometimes you gotta be taken kicking n screaming to get over the hump of withdrawals OR the hump of switching to Suboxone. I can tell you've never been addicted to real drugs.

[@kevinspilker6622]

@@eatassonthefirstdate Novak has done all that for Bam. And then some. At this point, Novak is just setting himself up for more abuse and the best thing he can do for himself, and the many other people Novak is helping, is to cut ties with Bam. I’m glad to hear you got a handle on addiction. Hopefully you can progress to the stage where you have the humility to avoid assuming that other people haven’t dealt with addiction because you disagree with them about how far someone can reasonably be expected to go to drag an addict into sobriety who isn’t ready to do it. I don’t know your situation, but I would imagine there was some part of you that was ready. And that’s great. The many times Novak has tried to help Bam, there hasn’t been enough of him ready to stop the pattern of addiction.

[@christianjames92]

Addicts have to want to change. Period. There's never been a case of forcing someone to be sober and that working long term. You have to hit rock bottom. He can take Bam to the center kicking and screaming and Bam can detox, but if Bam doesn't think he has an issue or doesn't truly care about the addiction ruining his life then it means nothing.

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

@@christianjames92 umm, prison forces tens of thousands of ppl to finally get clean after decades of use/addiction. and a lot of those ppl stay sober/ stay away from their bad drugs forever, I. e. just smoke weed when you've been hooked on heroin for 17 years. it happens all the time I know plenty of heads who have been outta jail and sober for YEARS and if they didn't get locked up, they would PROBLY be dead by now.

[@kevinspilker6622]

@@christianjames92 100%. And Novak himself says that he doesn't limit who he tries to help. That he'll drop some wisdom on people who may not be ready, because maybe someday it'll make a difference. Bam is another story. Novak has done more for Bam than probably anyone else, including Bam's family. When everyone else had already given up on him, Novak was still trying to help him. Wisdom is recognizing when that help is no longer wanted, or appreciated, and that your time and energy is better spent on helping the many other people who have come to you because they WANT help. Which is what Novak has devoted his life to. Why should someone who truly wants to get clean get less attention and care from Novak because Bam is doing his "black hole of resentment and negativity" routine?

[@reece3163]

This channel give me the final push I needed to enter recovery. Steveos work is invaluable, this is way more than just a podcast

[@tylerironside8109]

Fuck, man... care to give your story without holding back the details? Also, how far clean are you now? Congrats, man!

[@CharlesSimmons-y8j]

I don't believe you

[@Dr_Zeros]

Stay true to yourself. Set your intentions and stick to them no matter what. That’s where dedication and commitment comes into play. You got this brother ❤

[@FUBARguy107]

​@@CharlesSimmons-y8jYou have no profile image and a random generated name.

[@vincesantiago6605]

​@@tylerironside8109he's 16 hours

[@TrackMARK]

I was novaks cellmate while locked up in george w hill correctional facility in glen mills, pa. We were together when he got the nwws of dunns death, and he was a really fun wholesome dude then. To see this now, after spending time at MAS in west chester with him and getting thrown out of the bar, to seeing this complete turn around is so beautiful. In recovery myself and life is so rad. Love u dude, keep it up. - Meeney. Aka "jailbird".

[@SuperD00D]

Novak has his own youtube, and responds to comments frequently. Throw him a “hello” there

[@danielmazzio5244]

Well that's strange I was on pod 10 next to him

[@danielmazzio5244]

Which was a 90 sanction

[@TimTrOn3000]

For someone who's struggling so hard.... I thank you and i appreciate this episode so much. You may have saved my life today.

[@bobbythompson4268]

Keep at it bro. It doesn’t happen overnight that’s for sure. It took me several tries, but I’m on a good stretch now, and I can feel that it’s going to be a long one, one day at a time, as cliche as that sounds. I was going to buy these pills for a flight I had, but didn’t have enough time to get there and make it back in time before I had to go to the airport. My friend bought them and OD’d, was taken to the hospital and survived, but those could’ve been mine. He said they looked 100% real, and it was from a trustworthy source. That would’ve been my second OD, and I would’ve done it while driving down the highway, which would have ended in disaster. I’m thankful it didn’t go that way, and that was a real wake up. Just keep at it man, whatever your vice is, it’s worth it, I feel like I can do anything now, and wish I didn’t waste so much time with that garbage. Best of luck to you.

[@arranboon1]

🖤 Keep on movin’, like Soul II Soul.. you got this, dude.

[@TimTrOn3000]

@bobbythompson4268 Thanks for your thoughtful response... my kick is alcohol, and unfortunately it's available on every street corner all across America. I'm not a horrible type of blackout drunk, but I can't stop drinking. I'm almost diabetic and almost stage one cirrhosis, but glad I'm getting ahead of it while I am. Made life changes with diet and exercise, and took steps in harm reduction, but still can't 100% quit the sauce. Still on a 6 pack/day almost everyday.... pretty much everyday. Im much better than the level I was at before, but other than a few 35-90 day stints, can't stop. Brandon and people like you who give me positivity are a great source of inspiration, and I have to thank you for that

[@Controllerbreaker]

​@@TimTrOn3000I'm 25 and haven't gone more than a week since I was 20. I needed to see this today

[@davemieze9021]

You can do it. Don’t give up.

[@emilystevenson3434]

Goddamn, it is so rad to see Novak and Steve-o healthy and living life. It's really heartwarming to hear them speak about Bam and their love for him.

[@YouLikeBosch]

Steve-O and Novak sitting together, sober, fully lucid and waxing poetic about something they've both triumphed over. Anything is possible. They are proof. Hope Bam can make it someday.

[@GalenIRL]

Did you see the time for pie podcast, 2 months ago, 1 month after this? Dude Steve o and novacaine basically makes money of bams name. He's fuckin clean and sober, shreddin it up. The last one where bam is on steve os podcast , they talked about a steve o vs bam skateoff... Yeah i'd like too see Bam FUCK Steve-o up. skatingwise. Novacaine too, holier than thou piece of filth

[@GeraldOdonnell851]

Thank you for inviting Brandon on. Please have him on more often

[@B-Bibbles]

Man, I will never forget getting out of rehab and finding out that two guys, Tim Ryan and Brandon Novak were coming to my old high school to chat with everyone. I went, and met Brandon outside for a smoky. Long story short, I relapsed several times and called them both for help several times. Now I've been clean a few years, work in a treatment center, and I play Tomorrow will be better and Steve-O's videos of getting sober to show my clients. I'm beyond proud of all of you gentlemen. Keep doing your thing and keep helping others. Love y'all!

[@DavisD814]

That’s awesome. When Brandon first opened his sober living houses I remember he posted his personal number on his socials, not thinking of course. But a few days after, I looked him up and called him. I expected to get forwarded to an operator or something. To my shock, he answered. I live about 2 hours from that first sober living house he opened and I was looking for help. Unfortunately, the rooms got taken pretty quickly and I would’ve been on a long waiting list and I was ready to get clean and sober then. Without thought, he immediately asked what substance I was hooked on, how long it had been, if I had ever been to rehab, etc. Even though he had no room to help me, he sat and stayed on the phone with me for about 30-40 minutes. He looked up other rehabs, sober living homes, detox centers near me. Gave me numbers to call. Gave me advice. Guided me through the beginning steps of sobriety and gave me tips for along the way. He didn’t say, “Oh apply for a room at my place and wait 2 years. Let me take your money. You don’t need help until I can help you. Give me money for giving you this advice and help.” He took that phone call and helped me out of the kindness of his heart. I’ve been sober since. That phone call saved my life. I think if I just went into any old rehab, it wouldn’t have worked. Getting that advice from someone I admired and looked up to as a teenager, it’s what really helped me. I’ve tried to reach out to Brandon multiple times online through Instagram with no avail. The number I called him on no longer exists. He probably doesn’t remember that phone call through all the people he’s helped. But I want to be able to personally thank him for saving my life and taking that 30-40 minutes of his time to help me even though I had nothing to give him.

[@B-Bibbles]

Hey man, he actually does have a new number. He says it at the end of this video actually. I now work at a substance use treatment center, and I just called his team to get someone into his IOP, they got them set up with a sober living, they don't have to pay rent until they complete IOP, and Redemption will get them to and from IOP and Sober living, and will help her get a job. Brandon Novak is the reason I'm so passionate about substance use. I've walked where he walked and I love the work he does. I've got a family, so I can't dedicate the same level of care he does, but if I didn't, then I'd fly myself out to Delaware on a one way ticket and wouldn't leave until I was working in his treatment center.

[@heatherjohns4264]

I love you Brandon Novak!! You're journey has helped me stay sober for 425 days! 🎉 I listen to your podcast interviews, read your books, and stay in tune with the program. Thank you for making it easier for us to make the decision to change our lives! Your story will always inspire others to be better and I am so grateful for you.🤙

[@thisarfingai]

You got this Heather.

[@lordbottaro4549]

Well done mate x

[@clittle1559]

me and I def know Novak believes in you 🤘🏽

[@ufc990]

*Your, not you're. Weirdo.

[@bungle3912]

I really enjoy hearing Brandon now, so pleased he’s sober and doing well.

[@RetroGaming_07]

This was such a great episode and I'm not a regular commenter but I'm still a huge fan of Brandon Novak and Steve'O of course. These two legends are living proof that anyone with addiction problems can get sober. I'm now 2 years and 10 months sober from alcohol and it's one of the best life decisions I've ever made. I still have some vices such as coffee, cannabis, snacks and a few caffeinated beverages but that's it. Take care Steve'O and thanks for getting Brandon Novak on.

[@Vinnyimperati]

❤

[@sol-leks6122]

Good on ya mate

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

I got to meet Novak years ago at a outpatient rehab gathering in my hometown. His story, “speech/monologue,” and overall attitude was incredible. Brandon was very inspirational to many of those people afflicted with addiction and his visit was a huge success is getting more people to seek proper help. Thank you Brandon.

[@damiencross7334]

I was at a rehab program in south carolina that he came to speak at. He was a really good speaker. Hung out for hours after. Just talking and giving his number to people if they needed help. He was really cool. Glad to see he is doing well.

[@jaredlange2516]

Thank god Novak said, “And it sounds like it works, for her.” It saved my life. 20 years and I have a great life. The stigma sucks.

[@RyanRobertPayne]

Thank you Steve-O and Novak for being vulnerable with your sober journeys. It helps! Today is my sober day #836 :) /fistbump

[@yelnaw]

Well played brother ❤

[@RyanRobertPayne]

@@yelnaw Thank you brother!!

[@Curbstompyoshi101]

Hell yeah dude!

[@ejr7155]

Amazing

[@xRamada]

celebrate with some drugs

[@NTGaming00]

I love Novak! Reached out to him on instagram years ago and got an almost immediate response. This man cares about other humans and he shows it. Will always support this man.

[@benput91094]

Love Novak's story! Bro is the epitome of living life. From rock bottom for years now to see what he's doing to help bring others out of the darkness he knows so well.. I hope to be able to say the same one day.

[@jessknight456]

Lol ‘rock bottom’ for sure

[@Ajox191]

Novak is a piece of shit. When Novak was stealing and doing drugs at Bams place, Bam still let him stay cause he had nowhere to go. Novak was a Leech on Bam because he was famous. Now that Bam isn't doing so well and his career is over the tables are completely turned. Novak now chooses to publicly shit on Bam every chance he gets. Novak thinks because he's sober he deserves a purple heart. His whole career was built on the shoulders of Bam.

[@prittyflutterbystar]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

​@@jessknight456DAAAAMN I SEE WTF U DID THERE😅

[@deviction9314]

Scott is always so serious he cracks a smile for a little bit then goes back to asking serious questions lol

[@dontbetreadin4777]

and they're usually really dumb

[@damianrico2433]

Awesome to see Novak back!! Make sure he knows happy to see him healthy and doing well! Heck of a guy!! Super funny to listen to these guys!!

[@dickbiggerjr3613]

What exactly makes him a heck of a guy ? Getting clean ?

[@sarahemileshirsch]

Hearing what Brandon has done with his sober living houses is absolutely amazing and made me tear up. I would love to be able to help people the way he does. I’m currently struggling with addiction and also poverty while working full time it’s refreshing to hear that places like that exist. Once I beat this monster I hope to help people the way him and Steveo has. & Steveo thank you! Listening to your podcast has helped me get one step closer to sobriety. If you can do it, so can I. ❤

[@LordDezzer]

Good luck dude ❤

[@clittle1559]

the part of him trying to hang it up in a bathroom had me in fukn tears ... aside from that I believe in and love you as family member call or message Novak when your ready there's thousands of centers out here 🖤

[@aldavisson]

Wishing you all the best in your journey, you deserve happiness and good health ❤️

[@PatrickMHoey]

Novak is an inspiration. Dude looks healthy. Glad he found sobriety.

[@Sportsmaxx]

This guys have helped me more than my own family has I love Brandon’s journey to sobriety

[@tserv9280]

I very seriously doubt that

[@bobbythompson4268]

@@tserv9280why?

[@mindquad772]

​@@tserv9280i seriously doubt you know what youre talking about, thanks for your useless comment

[@sullimd]

“The dreaded underdose” is the most true yet funniest thing I’ve ever heard you say.

[@kylehatton8886]

Man seeing Steve o getting sober and healthy was a big influence on me to keep pushing through to my sobriety. Three years later I’m still clean hell yea Steve O love from Queens NYC

[@Donald_Dump420]

Novak and Steve O both helped me get and stay sober man. Great dudes

[@itsshadybradybaby]

This was great, thank you guys for this one. I remember randomly finding a copy of Brandon Novaks book dream seller in a thrift store, bought it, took it home and read it in one sitting from morning to night, I had nothing, I was sitting in a porch chair in the middle of an empty room, and his story was so moving, I thought I was in a bad situation and shit always gets darker, so happy to still see Novak and Steve thriving and kicking ass, much love and respect guys

[@JesterBeats]

Thank you novak i gave up an addiction of 8 years a couple months ago and you have kept me on the straight and narrow and gave me a lifetime of experience and knowledge, so i didnt have to go as far as you to learn a lesson and lose everything. My mom and father are\were drug/alcohol addicts so i feel it was inevitable to happen. Just glad i woke up. I love you all. Your my childhood and so much apart of my life. Many blessings to you all ❤

[@pokemontradingcardgamecoll5934]

I will be sober for 8 years on 02/26/2024. Keep up the good work and never give up on your dreams, man. I'm proud of you and your strength. I don't know you but I respect you for your ability to stay clean. I was in Novak's shoes and dopesick for years.

[@JesterBeats]

@@pokemontradingcardgamecoll5934 congrats! Keep up the great work!

[@badazzmofacku92]

trials and tribulations

[@tonny.c]

I didn't hear a word skimming through this video. I have just melted looking at that lovely dog opening their eyes every now and then, checking out it's Steve-O yell-laughing and it goes right back into comfort and sleep. You can tell this dog is safe and loved. What a show Steve-O

[@ekojmart]

I'll never not be inspired by Novak and Steve-O doing so well. I am not a praying man, but I am HOPING to one day see Bam on here having been sober and healthy for a long period of time.

[@dontgiveupplz]

Imagine all of them doing a pod together, talking about long-term sobriety and how well they’re all doing, skating together regularly. I really hope bam can get there.

[@Grahamt978]

Bam still won’t admit he’s powerless to the substances. He’s still at the stage where it’s everyone but him responsible for where his life is right now. There’s always hope, just hope he can get there before his time runs out

[@thrashmetalmatters4678]

I am a PRAYING man and i'm hoping he will one day see the light and turn his life around for the better

[@lieutenantdan2217]

Bams problem isnt sobriety, its the toxic people hes associated with over the years. Its easy to talk about how terrible Bams doing when all these guys do is bash him. We should all be supporting Bam, instead of jumping on this bandwagon of kicking him while hes down. #freebam

[@GorillaBiscuitz]

I'm so incredibly happy for Brandon and Steve O. As a fan who watched them from the beginning, it's truly great to see. They show the world that anything is possible if we just give ourselves a chance.

[@KeithDabney-gs1cj]

Also a fan from CKY through Jackass.Kndw Stevo is clean but had no idea Novak is alive. Happy for him. He's not lying at all about withdrawals. Horrible. I quit heroin via.ethadone and it was gradual. Booze withdrawal has exact same withdrawal he described. Hallucinations really bad. Have to get antipsychotics. I'm 3 yrs clean and these guys honest. Steve O shiinv is embarrassing

[@Keichimaru]

It's so great to see Novak in a good place and using that to help others. Keep on doing what you guys are doing. You're all leaving the world a better place than it was when you joined it.

[@Ty-ye8rd]

I really want to believe this, I’ve just heard what a racket the rehab industry is. Would love to hear more about his specific organizations and hoping they aren’t part of this.

[@hesherette]

i just started watching but i'm super excited for this one! i read Novak's Dreamseller book while in jail, shortly after i had a miserable, hellish, raw dog detox from IV fent + meth in jail. the book really gave me a lot of clarity + hope, it was exactly what i needed to plant the seed of sobriety in my mind bc i was living a very similar misery that Novak had been living. the ending of that book made me want to fight hard for my sobriety. almost exactly 10 years later, the book is still sitting on my shelf + i'm still sober. proud of you both for turning your lives around + making a difference in lives you'll never even know about ❤

[@CedsDead]

Novak is an interesting guest. You can tell the man has many stories to tell. Would love to see him again on the show.

[@nic8577]

he’s probably my favourite guest that steve-o has had. as soon as i saw he was on again i instantly clicked and knew i’d watch it all

[@w.m.8126]

The part regarding seeds of sobriety was noteworthy. Thank you for the knowledge and hopefully one day (once I can sponsor) I can employ that same sentiment in my own sponsorships. You guys (and many others sober or trying to be sober) helped me realize there was a better way of life than the way I was living, so thank you for that hope xo Take care everybody !

[@CharmCharlie]

So happy to see that "Sweetheart" Brandon Novak is doing so well! I don't normally watch whole podcasts as my attention span is awful, but this had me glued from start to finish!! Wonderful that Novak is supporting others and he looks so healthy too! Thanks for this Steve-O and thank Novak too! 🤪💜

[@toddprater14]

I totally love Steve-o’s dog..seems like a chill and friendly pup 🐶

[@nicolereyes7176]

I need sobriety, I work 6 days a week , bills paid , own a house, have a brand new truck , no probation. But still drinking , and when I drink, I want to party, I was sober for 7 months last year , and now back to beer on the weekends wich leads to cocaine ....I've wanted sobriety my whole life , thinking I'm going to start going to meetings and put my best foot forward.....wish me luck and any feed back will be greatly appreciated..thank you Stevie o for being a inspiration

[@eleusis2286]

You’ve got this, but you’ve gotta want it.

[@sad_vegan507]

Sounds like you measure success by what you have rather than who you are

[@warsyn]

Bam was one my idols when I was younger. In my eyes, I just saw a dude who lived life on his terms and did what ever he wanted when he wanted. It just seemed so awesome. Seeing him struggle now makes my heart hurt a bit. Hope bam gets better.

[@tylerironside8109]

Well said when describing being a young fan of Bam!

[@HouseIng-q1u]

So the struggle part was like 5 years ago. he got famous abusing his family. The struggle beat him, now he is a loser. You seem like one too. Bam will get better sooner than you get laid again, hetero-wise, which means another 10 years. Why would you idolize an alcoholic personality. Even Mike 'The Situation' turned out better than Bam.

[@DavisD814]

That’s his issue though… since he was a child, he’s been given everything he’s ever wanted. He’s never been told no. And that has unfortunately clouded his mindset. He feels he’s invincible. He feels he doesn’t have to listen to anyone. I wish he would stay sober and get the help he needs. But I unfortunately think we’re a short while away before his passing.

[@warsyn]

@@DavisD814 It seems like Bam really started going downhill after Dunn passed. What you said is 100% true though, but I think him losing his best friend played a big role in what’s happening now.

[@DavisD814]

@@warsyn Oh 100%. Losing Dunn fucked his head up more than it already was. But the dude has been famous for years. Even back before CKY days, the kid was nice on a board and got locally famous for being such a rad skater. It started there. From there he was given everything he could ever want. The fame grew and so more and more people were just giving him everything he wanted. I hate to say it but, he’s been spoiled his whole life and not told no. And when people tell him no now and say enough is enough he goes ape shit and ends up in these horrible episodes.

[@michaelm4464]

Novak is such an intelligent and well spoken person when he's sober. As someone else pointed out; back in the day, these two would have been the last people you would have expected to get sober and continue their careers clean and healthy. Such a shame that Bam has burned every bridge with them as well as everyone else pretty much, because they are definitely the best examples of someone hitting rock bottom and coming back from it.

[@spicelord4782]

The trauma of Ryan Dunn dying broke him. He was literally the only dude keeping bam in check/cared for him.

[@michaelm4464]

@spicelord4782 I think Bam was always a big drinker and dabbled in drugs but once Dunn died he just started drinking and using drugs more to numb the pain. He had a couple of drunken brawls that made the news before Dunn died, but you're right about Dunn being the one to keep him grounded. The irony is that Dunn had a severe drinking problem himself.

[@christianjames92]

A lot of people forget Novak pre drug use was supposed to be a big time skateboarder and then fucked that up by abusing drugs. Dude had legitimate talent and even when he was on drugs he was a really good story teller.

[@taylortyler999]

I love how Novak can get straight back to the story he was telling regardless of the interruptions.

[@JosephRMitch]

Well, he has said the same shit pretty much every day for years bow

[@ejr7155]

@@JosephRMitchtru dat bro!

[@CoryHatfield]

He's used to it from NA.

[@pokemontradingcardgamecoll5934]

​@@JosephRMitchwhat kind of bow? 🏹

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

​@@JosephRMitchHe has not told that asshole rock story for years.

[@brehannahhh4026]

Love seeing you and Brandon together! Hearing his story really helped me through my toughest times.

[@TheLK157]

This was by far the best episode so far so much chemistry and mileage between these two

[@mijokindle6966]

I love Steve O and Novak so much!!!! Thank you for the podcast. I appreciate hearing about your Road to sobriety.

[@LastoftheInfamousWinos]

I really dug the 1st Novak and Steve-o Podcast, and im stoked that theres another round!

[@Drumrock361]

Good to hear that Bam is seemingly doing better. I grew up watching all of these guys and Bam was always my favorite of the bunch. Hope he gets healthy and is able to rejoin these bunch of guys. It's amazing how Novak and Steve have turned their lives around.

[@raiusdaltar1483]

Lol Bam doing better

[@Gravity-Free]

Always love seeing these two get together. I can’t wait to hear what amazing stories come up next. Best wishes to our brother Bam

[@inpherior8758]

I really love this, Brandon and Steve-o. Talking about old stories and how life used to be, we ar all here for the long run! Love to see more of that era!

[@experienceanimation217]

Novak is doing gods work. Fucking amazing to see these two healthy and truly putting in the effort to help others.

[@84kjk]

Trust me, he’s not doing it for free though. He Interestingly said “insurance companies don’t cut you a check for sending someone to rehab.” Yea…we know. Banyan rehab center was cutting a check every time he signed someone up. Obv insurance company isn’t sending him a check, they’re the ones reluctantly paying the rehab

[@experienceanimation217]

@@84kjk 🇺🇸

[@ravfan123]

​@@84kjk ok

[@stephenhuxley1088]

Novak needs to get paid or how else is he suppose to survive. Also he has bills to pay for the rehab houses. I think he said a room was $180 a week, I thought that seemed very cheap. I've also seen Novak on other podcasts and he gives out his phone number at the end. He seems like a solid guy

[@ravfan123]

@@84kjk they actually talk about it in the episode, why don't you take a listen

[@firststatetate]

Another great video. A personal one. I met Brandon several times in Rehab. Many thanks to him and helping the communities around the Delaware Valley.

[@michaelscerbo35]

“Divinely inconvenienced” I have definitely felt those instances in my own life. Love and Respect Mr. Novak

[@alexbazzle816]

I have a lot of respect for Novak; he’s genuinely a great person. I had the opportunity to speak with him once, and we discussed addiction and recovery, along with some hilarious moments. He’s incredibly funny. I’m happy to hear that he’s doing well and that he’s moved past the challenging times. Much love to you, Steve-O and Novak.

[@IronPsyde]

Shocking. Does he have any other personality traits? Hobbies?

[@milkmanchannel1]

When Steve asked Novak if business was booming and he instinctively said "Unfortunately, it is" shows why he's really doing it. Love Novak, loved this episode. Solid work Wild Ride Team!

[@jimirsayssponsor5844]

Heard some shit years ago about how he was body brokering people into certain facilities and making quite a bit of money off it by hawking insurance rates from the facilities themselves

[@lieutenantdan2217]

​@@jimirsayssponsor5844thats exactly what he's doing. The man is a parasite

[@DavisD814]

⁠@@jimirsayssponsor5844Internet says a lot of shit. Coming from someone who Novak generously gave him his time and energy to, I’m alive because of Novak’s time and energy. I called his personal number that he gave out when he first opened his facility. He didn’t have any room for me and I would’ve been on a waiting list for over a year. Instead of turning me away or telling me, “Don’t go to another facility. Wait for mine. Give me your money.” He took the time and energy and sat on the phone for 30-40 minutes with me. Giving me numbers and addresses of other facilities near me, giving me advice and tips for sobriety. He’s a good dude that just wants to help others find sobriety like he did and rebuild their lives.

[@agneserin]

i have read novak’s book over and over. first just before i got clean, and then many times after. and steve-o’s. you both fed my childhood, and now my adulthood and sobriety. love to you both from bristol england

[@ScramJamJohnson]

Novak is such an inspirational voice, literally from the bottom back to normal

[@salmenda]

When he talks about getting blown from dudes??

[@brandenlikesbeer]

I wouldn't call having a wall mural of your dealer's corner in your office normal, but I get where you're coming from...

[@ScramJamJohnson]

@@salmenda Yup that's the "bottom"

[@julianmarroquin5460]

I’m on day two of withdrawals and I haven’t slept in 24 hours, but listening to this actually made me laugh and feel a lot better. Thank you.

[@Forcedtowipe]

How is it going mate? Greetings from austria

[@ryanboytim896]

Novak is doing so good, this is wild. Now we just want Bam to get to that point! I want to watch future videos of him skating and teaching his kid, so much potential. Hopeful he can get there!

[@Lil_Off]

Loving these podcasts. I always listen to them in the car whenever I have a long drive. Really enjoyable.

[@NelsonMuntz1993]

Always rad to see Novak and Steve-O together. Great podcast.

[@justinbridgez]

great chemistry and history they should do it more often its really great they bring out goood sides in each of them that only THEY can do..and there both awesome so thats a plus

[@shilobutton5485]

Bam was spoiled and never told no. That's why he's having such a hard time as an adult. He doesn't have coping skills

[@TheNorthwestWind]

God, seeing you 2 so intact makes me emotional. just hit 5 months here. Much love

[@solyhhit]

Congrats boss!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Thanks brother@@solyhhit

[@fancypants90210]

This is neither here nor there, but Steve-o is one of my favorite Joe Rogan guests. If you haven't watched the cpl times he's been on JRE, you really gotta. Great stories, great laughs!

[@ThroatGoatNancy]

I 100% agree 😊

[@Tristarfit79]

Suboxone absolutely saved my life and I do consider myself clean. I’m no longer doing shady things or putting myself in danger to get opiates. Have a great job, have a company vehicle I bring home everyday, won a sales award last year and am raising a teenage daughter on my own. Scott maybe you should reconsider you stance of it and give people a chance to sponsor.

[@gingerroot8802]

Same here. On it for 2 years and have only gone down in dose. I take about 4mg a day now and I'm at the best I've ever been. It doesn't get me high, I don't abuse it and haven't touched any drug (weed,booze,opiates) since two years ago. Is it 100% sober? No, but why does that matter? What matters is you aren't actively destroying your life and loved ones around you. If at some point suboxone turns on me or I find myself hating it I'll get off.. for now I'm simply living life and trying to piece together what I blew up with my using.

[@Tristarfit79]

@@gingerroot8802Same brother, much longer for me 8yrs. I do understand the counter argument that it is a crutch, trading one thing for another, it’s not designed to be taken long term….all the things you hear from people. Maybe this is me justifying it but even if I do have to take it the rest of my life, my life is 100 times better than it was in active addiction. Congratulations brother, keep up the fight🫡

[@angelasimpson10519]

Novak is amazing! He's been through so much and done so much and to be able to pull himself out and THEN do for others what was done for him - get them into rehab, great sober living houses, scholarships for these houses, holding people accountable! AND, for me personally, praises God

[@amandalamb2347]

My rehab used Brandon Novak material as part of their curriculum, and I reached a 2 year milestone in August 2023. Love these kinds of episodes. Massive belief in what Brandon Novak is doing and also a shout out to Oasis in Little Rock, Arkansas. But that shirt in the intro.. is it kinda striking in an unflattering way, or just me?

[@aanntthhoonnyy]

Love seeing Brandon’s success. He’s a great guest.

[@luketayo-jm5zt]

A bunch of sober dudes thats awesome. Thank you for getting and staying sober guys.

[@Vinnyimperati]

❤

[@bethbyers9096]

this podcast helps me so much. i lost my brother last august and wish i had understood more about addiction sooner. but i just started al-anon and my work isnt finished! love you guys!

[@stateofmind19379]

Awesome episode. Glad to see Novak doing well. And to Bam, if you start reading through the comments when watching this episode, just know that many MANY of us want you to be happy. And know that you deserve happiness.

[@chibibaby3930]

Praying for Bam to get his life together

[@howardhavardramberg333]

Yeah dude. I wish people would quit hating on the guy, I get it he’s acting out to distance himself from people, but it is a twisted coping mechanism man, I just want Bam to survive this and find some peace you know

[@JohnnyNada]

He's doing great

[@Stickyickyslapshot]

Pray for me too

[@boomshocka1000]

He's fine

[@Smurffies]

It would be great to see him well again and back to his old self , and hopefully one day

[@xLordJonx]

Honestly great to see how Novak really has been achieving the change he has been looking for. Neve3r knew how deep it went, but great to see his improvements and hell still here! Great episode.

[@MrWadrO]

You can tell how sweet Brandon is by the way he pets Wendy. Love you all. You inspire many

[@d.e.harrod8863]

I just wanted to thank you guys for this episode. Real, relatable, and saying it exactly how it is. Glad this popped up on my feed today. Cheers 🤘

[@Vinnyimperati]

❤

[@parrent666]

I'm proud of Novak on not giving up on Bam. I know it is so easy to block him and remove him from your life, but you know that is not what is best. Bam helped fight for your life Brandon, it's your turn for him now

[@JAMBI..]

Right, Novak is not fully recovered if he's going to turn his back on the person who was there for him. Imagine turning your back on the person who kept you around and thinking you're "fully recovered"

[@zaneplatt3533]

​@JAMBI.. Brandon was willing to get help though. Bam hasn't been. Hopefully, he finally is now

[@GabrielSanchez-ie8xv]

Can't help someone who's not willing to help himself, tough lesson to learn but our loved ones' decisions are not up to us sadly, even though we are certain about what's good for them, they still have to be open to receive help and compromise with it.

[@danannika1]

If Novak is profiting from people getting sober…. That’s his business I honestly would never think he is in this for the money. Novak I love you your strength inspires me! And your story is fucking incredible! I’ve been a fan since the original Cky I still have the bundle dvd pack that is a prize possession of mine. Just want to say thank you for your content and I look forward to more! Love you man keep it up

[@BabaRiri]

Can I all tell you a story: In my bad years when I put as much drugs in my body as I can I admired Brandon and Steve for their Drug Use and partying...and now when I´m more then 6 years sober I loved to hear Brandon and Steve-O talk about sobrity and what cool people they became...Love them both!! They both helped me a lot with my recovery! Much love from germany

[@jaydubbelyoo]

Thanks for taking my mind off what's going on in my world for a bit guys, really appreciate it.

[@Vinnyimperati]

your very welcome

[@Tom-os9xi]

@@VinnyimperatiTell Steve-O we have heard his story 1000 times now and let his guests speak ffs.

[@darrianstradley666]

Currently tapering from methadone. I was at 80mg and now I’m at 7 and that conversation about detoxing from it freaked me tf out 😂

[@darrenlesueur4785]

there are other things that you can do to detox the toxins and garbage that are in you system and makes the process easier. I've been tapering off suboxone. I'm down to 1/8 of a milligram with no problems except sleeping . it also helps with your overall health.

[@owaifsis]

so glad to see brandon on again!

[@azatheunholy]

I'm so glad Brandon is still around, keep up the great work!!!

[@bbdeathgrips]

Bam’s skateboarding right now is the best it’s been in years. He actually looks great

[@HouseIng-q1u]

But he's a total loser. Lost his son too.

[@FUBARguy107]

That may have been older footage. Last I saw of Bam, he was clenching his teeth and extra mad about something.

[@apt13podcast74]

Bam is actually doing quite well currently. More than 70 days sober.

[@JackPinkhunter]

@@FUBARguy107 You're one of those miserable haters from letstalkbam, right? Get a life man

[@JamesBurris-y3l]

​@@FUBARguy107it's current

[@H1PP130FD3TH]

thank you for the extra motivation for staying in my sober living house, ill have 17 months on the 11th of this month, ive lived here since august of 2022. even though im the house manager now i know im not ready to move on from here if i want to maintain the path i am on

[@samsaverino8159]

When I was 20 I was into opiate pain killers and made the mistake of going to a methadone clinic because people told me it was a good way to try to get off the pills. After going there for a few months I realized I f***** up by going there. I wasn't into the pills bad enough to have needed to go there, I'd go through withdrawal but it was so mild especially compared to withdrawal from the methadone. I should have never gone there, I'm so scared to come off of it because the withdrawal is so unbearable. I came off it once but within a year had to back because it messed my head up so bad. I just felt like an empty shell, I didn't want to do anything. Its hard to describe but the best way I can describe it is I didn't feel like myself at all it was horrible. I'll probably be stuck on that garbage til the day I die, i hate taking it but i can't handle the withdrawal and how it messes my head up even after the withdrawal is over. For the love of god dont get on methadone.

[@onedeep6460]

Hope you're doing well bro. Them damn "liquid-handcuffs" 😑 Same goes for suboxone,, it's strong and long-lasting so the withdrawal is hell and a lot worse than the wd from h or fent. I understand though, some people just need something like that to stay away and get some normalcy in their life. But it definitely is a racket and I suggest looking into a different method if you can. Shit, I've heard similar stories of people getting recommended subs for a KRATOM addiction! Thats insane

[@samsaverino8159]

Ty I'm doing decently it could be much worse. Before going to the clinic i use to take suboxone here and there when I was sick and it was weird it made it go completely away but after doing that for a couple years the suboxone quit working for me at all. It didn't even help with the withdrawal for some reason anymore, but for some reason subutex worked. I would rather be on something like that instead of having to go so frequently but it would be such a hassle to get switched it's not worth it. I've been tapering down for the last few months and I'm hoping it works this time since I'm going slow. It will take awhile but I want out of that place, I kick myself every day for going.

[@grsfhhytff]

Trying to lift weights whilst listening to this and I actually can't do it with how hard I'm laughing at that rock-in-the-arse story 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grizzlysparks7117]

I identify with these two a lot. And sadly I identify with bam and what he’s going through a lot. I am just over a year and a half sober from alcohol and pain killers, Brandon and steveo were a huge inspiration for me to get sober. And bam is a continued example for why I want to stay away from it.

[@frenchproductions-v6w]

My favourite episode by far- grew up watching these two and as an adult they have managed to impact my sobriety as an adult. Truly miracles in action ❤

[@Jay-mcr]

One of the best episodes. Mega proud of both of these two dudes 🙌🏻💚

[@Vinnyimperati]

thank you

[@TrackMARK]

​@@VinnyimperatiVinny ur the fuckin man

[@Analoguebubblebath89]

This is almost like a parallel universe timeline. In another timeline these two didn’t get sober. It’s crazy that here we are in this timeline. The fact these two got sober and have been sober for years, is insane. Legends. Got my 19 months myself. I look up to these guys.

[@sebprovision]

What a life journey to the work he's doing now, big ups Brandon. Great podcast guys. Love to Bam.

[@culture_clash]

Damn, I can't believe I missed this episode! Novak is like my favorite person ever out of all the guests you have on Wild Ride. He's hilarious, extremely friendly, seems very easy to talk to, he's totally real and completely open about his dark days which leads to him sharing such fascinating war stories and, of course, all of the work he's doing with his treatment facilities. Man's a true inspiration. Looking forward to his next appearance. Cheers!

[@bakenbeans420]

I love Novak. I can relate to his story so much, being a recovering heroin addict on methadone. He was always one of my favorite guys in the crew too. This talk makes me wanna start tapering off so i can start the journey of being truly drug free. Thx for the motivation guys.

[@twiggymelusine]

i feel the same way as you. have been on methadone for 19 years, have been coming down slowly over the years but it def is a process. good luck on your journey

[@bakenbeans420]

@@twiggymelusine Oh ya, a long process. Im honestly terrified of the withdrawal. Gonna taper down by 5mgs every month. So many people say its so much worse than heroin withdrawal, im terrified. But gotta do it cause the methadone makes me feel numb. Good luck to you to brother!

[@ItsAllSoJuicy74]

I have a painting on my wall from Brandon. They came to our tattoo shop and Brandon let one of his boys tattoo him, then he made us a painting cuz we’d just gotten off pills. It says “oW what a moment of clarity can do.” And he took pain killers and crushed them up and glued them to the painting. They’re still there 12 years later…and I’m still drug free. Glad to see he finally joined me in the sober life!

[@MartyMcK]

Good to hear Brandon speaking about Harm Reduction. Not enough people speak about it. ❤️🤘

[@AimeeAimee444]

Late to this episode but you’re amazing Steve-O! Last October, at a Hulaween festival, I was talking to a friend about your recovery and channel. There were many people indulging around us and oblivious. Of all members of ‘Jacka$$’, you were the one we thought would never get sober. Now you’re helping thousands of people address their addiction, stay on the right path and shake the shame of their disease. If Steve-O can do it, so can you! Utmost respect to you! Sending love and light to you and your family! 🙌🏼🤍💫🕊️✨✊🏼

[@vinnybag-o-donuts4362]

I'm so happy you 2 are still here and making us laugh. I know the struggle, your a real inspiration. ❤ And meeting Skinny Vinny was a real treat at UPAC.

[@jgasp]

Steve-O, you've established yourself as a broadcaster and interviewer. There is no need for click bate titles like this, a simple name of who you're interviewing is all we need, we'll always listen. Love you bro!

[@DeathTrapProductions]

Crazy to imagine out of all the jackass/cky/vlb guys THESE TWO are sober and living their best lives now. Congrats! Hope Bam gets it together soon.

[@KurdtC-nn3ov]

Thats because these two were the only druggies there

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

I have a certain level of disdain for the guys who came in cuz of Big Brother and MTV especially Knoxville. Bam, Dunn, Novak, Rake Yohn, Dicamillo, Rabb Himself and Chris Pontius are the CKY guys and they STARTED that shit. Knoxville, Steve O, Wee Man , Dave England and the other guys were all brought on from Big Brother Magazine basically freeloading off of Bam & Co idea. the Landspeed (,first CKY vid technically) and CKY2K are the best videos. CKY3 is when it started to have more of the Jackass/MTV feel to it. MTV wouldn't even show half the stuff they did in CKY2K. I mean it was cool to see the guys from the CKY2K video we watched everyday after school making it on MTV, but they watered it down significantly...