One of my buddies called Novak years ago when he started this helping people journey. Told me they talked for over an hour. Explaining it like they were just 2 dudes talking. Friend has been clean for 2 years now. The dude is legit and just enjoys helping people. Would highly recommend if you’re struggling. I also Hope the best for Bam.
At one point I felt like he and everyone was doing bam dirty in some way, I still feel that is true in certain ways but I guess you just move on I can’t go search out people who were good to me when I was down if they’ve screwed things up for themselves even though I’m want to
I think he still lists his phone number on his posts so people can reach out to him if they need help. It's amazing how open and willing to help he is.
My friend died from overdosing after leaving brandons rehab program in florida. Brandon was very nice and sent a heartfelt message to the family after the fact. Hes a good dude
@@DanielleFoster. thank you. The for profit "recovery" industry is a huge element of the "war on drugs". So many other countries have realized that offering opioid addicts better options for substitution - like pharmaceutical diamorphine, morphine, and hydromorphone (even fentanyl for those who need it) - is the best step we can take to relieve the cycle of misery and exploitation.
@@DanielleFoster.Yes, he does patient brokering. He built quite a reputation as a rehab savior that only serves one purpose: to blind people to the fact that this is as much of a money making enterprise as the pharmaceutical industry. Need proof? See how "helpful" they'll be if you call and explain that you DONT have $10k and you DONT have insurance.
Wow, Brandon is an amazing conversationalist. He keeps up with the topic flawlessly, responds accordingly & commands the attention he deserves while Bert eagerly awaits his chance to talk. I am nostalgic for Brandon with this & am now a born again fan & follower. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@@AudibleVisibIe @aaronfrancis530 while that could be true, he did take command over Bert a few times when he tried to interrupt. He was able to follow along with the topics and apply his script appropriately. If you think about, we are all scripted bullshitters. Often times having a script you believe in, whether wholly or partially, can be more meaningful than the alternative. Idk, who are we to judge others
I've never listened to Bert for as long a time as now and he really is full of himself and has a story about knowing everyone back in the day. Good thing Novak is so laid back and humble.
@@FootLongTurkey Bert is rich and funny, but you can't criticize him or you're just jealous? Bert does have an issue interviewing without bringing it back to him constantly. Also, his comedy is kind of hack to be honest. Joe Rogan's comedy is some of the worst, and he's super rich. Ari Shafir, Shane Gillis, Dan Soder, and TIm Dillon are far funnier.
I was on the bam Florida tour with this guy. He was strung out so bad it was such a dark time in my life we were all doing coke for days straight we ended up at the sausage castle in Orlando throwing 1/4 sticks of dynamite in the woods where we thought Novak might have been sleeping at. Luckily he was just passed out in the van. It was such a crazy time in my life, I got clean on 2/14/20 thank god!
Novak was so damn good on a skateboard. I wish we could have seen what he was fully able to do. What he was doing at such an early age was something special.
This felt like an intervention for Bert. He needs to speak more with addicts in recovery so we don't lose him. If you see this Bert, we all love you and we won't think you're less funny or less interesting if you quit drinking. Do it for your family, do it for your fans, but more than anything do it for yourself.
As a recovering addict myself, im struggling more than normal with Bert making everything about him and a story. Really just want to hear Novak more on this one lol. Sorry bart, still love ya
2023- Podcast of the year. Bert, thank you so much Brother! Brandon, You are the man. I'm going through my own journey and You just vessel-filled my tank; thank you! I've got a long road, but I'm here for it!
That story about the plane hostess and denying the 2nd drink and somehow making it a story about him being both disciplined and respectfully of them feeling comfortable. Novak though is owning it.
@@jonw3462Exactly. That wouldn't even be a story to think about if he wasn't an alcoholic. Obviously it was annoying enough not to get the drink if he still thinks about it. His thoughts and actions around the pills are recognisable as addict behaviour also. We all have our own journey though, so good luck to him. Having to admit you are an addict can be a bummer as you know you need to be abstinent. Especially when it's a massive part of your social and regular life.
Omg I watched this guy on my tv a few episodes and had to get on my phone to comment. But yeah this basically sums it up. He’s terrible at interviewing. Always turns it into something about him.
@@derek1163it’s fucking hell, man. I was hooked for nine years. Was finally able to quit but had to get on suboxone. It was impossible for me otherwise, withdrawals were crippling at that point.
@@derek1163 I’m a recovering heroin addict. I’ve been on methadone for 10 years, but have only been taking it as prescribed and to doing other drugs for the last three. It sucks, I think about killing myself all the time. Im going to start a slow detox next time I go to the clinic, so hopefully things will get better. In my opinion, I don’t think Brandon is glorifying his past drug use I just think he is being honest about it and finds the whole outrageousness of his past behavior humorous since he’s in such a different headspace now. I really find him to be inspiring, that he such a bad junkie and he is doing so good now, all while not being reliant on a maintenance program.
If you don’t want to watch the whole thing.. the premise is essentially Bert trying to convince both himself and Novak that he’s not an alcoholic for over an hour hahaha
I LOVE straight honesty like this. I’m also an addict oriented sort. Lied to myself. Takes some hard ass work to grab hold of yourself. Bravo to having this discussion. Love ya both.
Brandon is a friend of mine. This is wild. If he can get sober ANYONE can. Its been awesome to watch him go from junkie whipping boy to sober and very successful. Its so dope.
Didn't know who he really was back then, but hated the way bam and the crew treated Novak. Bullying him for a laugh , you could clearly see he was in a bad place and needed help. Great to see he has cleaned himself up. Deep thinker and well spoken. Didn't expect him to be so intelligent. What a transformation 👏
Brandon came to the treatment center here in Monroe, La and shared his story it was awesome I heard, hope I can catch him in the future. His testimony on YT helped to encourage me to get honest when I got clean
The way Novak eloquently speaks about the inner thoughts of an addict shows how much work he's put into himself and how much work he's done to understand and utilize sobriety teachings and tools to continue a healthy sober life and its so inspiring! Loved this
Hey Novak can believe bars go for 15 a pop now at all the methadone clinics here in baltimore...lol I heard ya say 5 bucks and had to laugh, that proves you ain't been eating them in a few years. You can can get well on boy for 3 bucks but they are paying 15 for bars all day. Crazy
Thank you for sharing the gift of alcoholism and addiction so freely. I say "gift," because it is one form of human challenge I know there is a solution for... mental illness, the dis-ease of being a human with a soul in a fallen world... all the things I personally dealt with my entire life, have been relieved thru sobriety and a program of recovery❤.
Novak is so good at explaining the battles of addiction and how people will rationalize using certain substances so it doesn’t make them feel like they are doing such a horrible thing. Exactly what he is explaining is exactly what happened to most of us. The hardest battle is getting back on the right path and staying on that path. I hung out with Novak and bam on 2 separate occasions back when he was such a lost soul. First time I met him was at a taking back Sunday and my chemical romance concert in like 2007. I was upstairs on the balcony next to the bar and I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder, I turned around ready to punch someone in the mouth for touching me and it was bam and Novak. Ended up hanging out with them for about 45 mins or so drinking a few drinks before they worked their way up to the side of the stage.
The way Brandon describes how average people get into heroin addiction is extremely accurate. I know that's what happened to me (legit prescription -> abuse -> move to heroin because it's cheaper), and I've heard so many others say the same thing. Beyond that though, I'm glad he's getting more exposure. He's such a shining example of what change can be accomplished through recovery.
This is me man... this family of comedians podcasting and showcasing how they changed.. bring Novak is someone I always loved and grew up watching with Bam. I was young but knew he was trashing his life. I've grown up and have fell in the trash. It's helpful to see someone I looked up to change his life for the better. My name is also Brandon
As a recovering heroin addict man, I get it. The fact you're aware of the issue is already a start in the right direction. Everything won't just change all at once so give yourself a little slack, but start making moves in the right direction. Start with the most obvious first, don't overthink it. Keep ya chin up, the freedom on the other side is so so worth it, I promise.
I wasn't gonna listen to it becasue i thought i was gonna hear nonstop positivity and enlightenment stuff, which is good ut not something i wanna hear right not but, decided to play it the background while i do some other stuff. I'm surprised it's a really good episode.
All bert does is make literally everything about himself. He derails every single story Novak was trying to tell. This was one of the worst podcasts I’ve listened to.
I showed Brandon’s addiction story to my friend who was suffering like 3-4 years ago and she was so inspired by him. I messaged him on her behalf and he went out of his way to help my friend and get her into one of his Banyan centers. He is the coolest guy in my eyes for that.
What a wild crossover! I’ve been a skateboarder for over 24 years and a huge fan of Jackass and CKY just as long. Also have loved stand up comedy for about the same and seeing Novak on Bert’s pod is crazy 🤯
Honestly Brandon deserves the fucking world he's been a huge inspiration to me and many many other lost confused kids. Also with the other guy saying Brandon complimented Bert well, pretty sure it's because he came up around a gang of drunk/speeded out high-as-shit maniacs 😂
dope fucking podcast man, been following novak since i first seen Jackass and the crew, im 31 now.. time flies but im so glad hes in a good place man he is very articulate and a good guest. god bless the jackass boys they are something special man, real American pop culture history or alt culture or watever
It's not even so much a problem with him, It's just being really reckless with your health. It's an embarrassing look in your 50s but he's having great success with it. I guess Dean Wormer was right, f@t, drunk, and $tupid IS a way to go through life. I'm not taking any chances there, TH-cam hates the F word and it almost seems like they've been targeting me lately with their censorship bullshit.
@@alexwatts9515 No it's called a heavy drinker. Functioning alcoholics always burn out and end up in full blown addiction. Always. He has some sort of "off switch" that us alcoholics do not. He doesn't end up in jails and institutions. He doesn't have withdrawals. He has been doing it too long for me to believe he's a "functioning alcoholic".
Great podcast! I’m a huge Bert fan and I can’t believe this is the first podcast I’ve watched of BertCast, Novak is an amazing guest, I watch any podcast where he is a guest and he is such an interesting guy and so well spoken, an excellent speaker!
I have followed Brandon since the Viva la Bam days. I have to say that I am so incredibly proud of him, how far he has come, and how he has taken the pay it forward path to help others get there, too. Great work Brandon.
He knows and he’s sorry. He doesn’t like it either. It’s that Scorpio personality it’s okay Bert…. This is what a podcast is no…. People talking while other people are there? Lol 😂@bert
I watched a docu about bam etc. Fair play to Novak for kicking Heroin I'm 32yrs into a Heroin addiction but I'm sick of it. But I have problems with drink especially when I try & stop the gear it's a never ending circle. Hearing about ppl beating it makes me hopefull I can do it to!!
I’m in absolute awe of this episode. This grabbed me in such a way I never thought was possible via TH-cam! Bert. You killed it on this episode. You are both an inspiring
Dude i feel like Bert is not registering stories anymore. Like Novak just told that a reporter in an interview ask him are you gay, novak goes im not gay and proceeds to pull the pants of the interviewer down, dows two pumps on his dick and runs away and Bert goes like yeah so....im like wtf lol. Is he brain fried from alcohol?? Novak goes i loved shooting up drugs, bert immediately goes me too i loved shooting testosterone...like what??
Huge Bert fan but my man needs to let his guests talk sometimes. Such an interesting/dope episode but Bert made me want to turn it off on multiple occasions. Brandon carried this episode. Super awesome guest. And if Bert doesn’t think he’s an alcoholic he is tripping. Everybody knows except you? Haha cmon my dude.
randomly bumped into him while payin for parking in philly at one of those kiosks. Such a nice dude. growing up in Jersey and basically growing up idolizing him and Bam
I'd love to have a story which ended "....and then I ended up on World's Dumbest Criminals". 😂 Great episode, I'm very impressed with Bert's listening skills. And the very best of luck to Brandon, he's doing some righteous shit for some people who need a helping hand to see a path in life.
I seen novak during rockapalooza Michigan 2012. He got kicked out because he was high as fuck. Talked to him for a minute while he was signing autographs and could tell dude is genuine.glad your doing good!
Loved this podcast..i could listen to brandon novak talk for hours and hours he not only has crazy stories but hes a genuine inspirational dude glad he made it to the other side and is helping others, thats so awesome
Novak is amazing he has truly helped me in some of the darkest times of my life i was a heroin addict for 17 years if i ever feel like using drugs he reminds me how draining and not fun it was in the end, i was the lowest of the low stealing going to prison, in the end it was a trip to prison for 14 months my body enjoyed the break and ive been clean for a year it starts off fun and if it doesn't kill you its a living hell but never give up 🙏🩷 to anyone suffering sending love and prayers!!
This is my first time listening to his podcast and he needs to shut the fuck up. It took 30 minutes to get through the story about how Novak met bam. My god does he always make shit about himself?!
Man this is awesome but just makes me sad for Bam. I grew up on Jackass and Viva la bam. I’ll never forget the Compton ass Terry episode. I really hope this comes full circle and he helps Bam get clean successfully. It would be awesome to see a clean version of Bam like Steve O and Novak.
Novak what a dude I've been 2 years sober off everything. everything you said is so relatable. you got bert to listen more than talk. bert I love you your amazing and you did a great job of listening shows that novac means a lot to you. if anyone needs to get sober do it's the best thing ever
I've got do much respect for Novak..as a recovering opioid addict myself I know how hard the journey is..if anyone else is stuck in the binds of addiction please know this.. you can get clean it may not fel like it right now but I promise you can!!!
Bert is such a toole! The way he laughs, his movie, stand up. He’s the next brenden shaub. “No! I’m not an alcoholic!” My face is this red because of rosacea . Bert! Listen to these comments, and change!
I've started and stopped watching this podcast episode about a dozen times. It's so hard for me to listen to Novak but at the same time smile at Bert. As a current mess myself but a goofball willing to laugh I don't know what to think. Awesome work guys, thanks.
The combination of coke and heroin is the greatest feeling that you can have, unfortunately it’s the worst thing you can do as well. This pod brought back some old feelings I haven’t felt being on Subutex for years now but at the same time I needed this. Thanks Novak
I was in the same boat as Novak and yourself, speedball iv addict for years. Also used suboxone for years, been clean from everything for over a year now.
THE BEST EPISODE. love you Novak. Been watching since I was a kid I could not be happier yo see you this way and helping so many people. I love you the world loves you. Keep going my brother
Brandon is a great dude defiantly a fan have heard his name before but am defiantly giving him a follow after this. always hoping the best for people and this man deserves it all.
I watched Novak a long time ago while I was getting trashed as has everyone else, when I found sobriety and scene Novak get sober it helped me stay sober, because if he can stay sober I can too! His strength gives me strength! I'm now 4 years sober!
Dude I'm a year and a some change sober from booze and I don't do the whole God thing or meetings bullshit but I will say listening to this dude talk knowledge on addiction gave me more depth and understanding on it..thank you Novak spoke real words today man Ima light a fat doob n be happy for not drinking myself to death
I also can’t do the religious path to sobriety. I never got to this level…but wow; don’t I sound proud of “I didn’t do THAT”! Shows my addiction for sure.
@@shannontreiber1070 hahaah hey at least you got a hold before it became something but yeah don't gloat lol I used drink about 24 beers a night but got help got outta rehab and knew it was just time to live normally and chill not chase booze which after a swhile of doing was an easy decision to quit for me just good ole erb now..
After I detoxed from alcohol I tried an outpatient place that just kept telling me I was weak and a loser and bound to fail. Then I tried AA meetings and it was more of the same but just coming from friendlier people and with more of a "there is only one path to sobriety" mindset. If it works for people I think that's great, but it was not a good fit for me at all. For the first year or so I didn't drink just to prove those people wrong. Maybe it wasn't the healthiest motivator but it worked for me. That was nearly 5 years ago, I'd surely have debilitating illnesses now had I lived long enough and were still drinking today.
@@D-Fens_1632 Wow that's pretty crazy man that the rehab and outpatient place said you were fucked and screwed anyway you definitely got to do it for you and I did the meetings in the rehab and was the only time I waited to drink was after those with there God and friendship bullshit I just knew I needed to stop for myself so it can be tricky I just moved past it even though it's there it's pretty much not if that makes sense but I'm glad to hear another point of view on it
I have always rooted for Novack. I watched him growing up and, just like Bert and everybody else, didn’t thing he was going to make it. It makes me so happy to see where he at now, and being from Baltimore, I’ve always really watched what he’s done since seeing him with Bam.
One of my buddies called Novak years ago when he started this helping people journey. Told me they talked for over an hour. Explaining it like they were just 2 dudes talking. Friend has been clean for 2 years now. The dude is legit and just enjoys helping people. Would highly recommend if you’re struggling. I also Hope the best for Bam.
Are you mental?
Absolutely. I go to Novak's treatment center and see him almost everyday. Always asking me how I'm doing. He really helped me in my recovery
He messaged me back multiple times when I was getting clean. He's a good dude forssure
At one point I felt like he and everyone was doing bam dirty in some way, I still feel that is true in certain ways but I guess you just move on I can’t go search out people who were good to me when I was down if they’ve screwed things up for themselves even though I’m want to
I think he still lists his phone number on his posts so people can reach out to him if they need help. It's amazing how open and willing to help he is.
Novak is so real, intense and he's found his purpose. This is so beautiful to watch him reclaim his life and save countless others. Bless you, sir.
He's a hack
I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...
@Ashley_Schaeffer you should do some research and find out how much of a scam Novak rehabs are. He's part of the Florida shuffle.
So really full of feces, now that's factual.
@@AudibleVisibIe he's definitely a hack. Scam artist, thief, Florida shuffle creator.....
Favorite guest you’ve had in a long time , love how Novak never holds back 😂
Hes boring. He just tells the same shit every podcast like a script.
If we could here him talk.
My friend died from overdosing after leaving brandons rehab program in florida. Brandon was very nice and sent a heartfelt message to the family after the fact. Hes a good dude
Brandon runs Florida shuffle rehabs. He's keeping people addicted in reality.
@@DanielleFoster. thank you. The for profit "recovery" industry is a huge element of the "war on drugs". So many other countries have realized that offering opioid addicts better options for substitution - like pharmaceutical diamorphine, morphine, and hydromorphone (even fentanyl for those who need it) - is the best step we can take to relieve the cycle of misery and exploitation.
@@DanielleFoster.Yes, he does patient brokering. He built quite a reputation as a rehab savior that only serves one purpose: to blind people to the fact that this is as much of a money making enterprise as the pharmaceutical industry. Need proof? See how "helpful" they'll be if you call and explain that you DONT have $10k and you DONT have insurance.
@chrischancellor7372 thank you. Very interesting about other countries approach. I'll read up on that. Take care!
@@toddmorrissey8372 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wow, Brandon is an amazing conversationalist. He keeps up with the topic flawlessly, responds accordingly & commands the attention he deserves while Bert eagerly awaits his chance to talk. I am nostalgic for Brandon with this & am now a born again fan & follower. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
He's a good bullshitter with a good script lol
@@AudibleVisibIe @aaronfrancis530
while that could be true, he did take command over Bert a few times when he tried to interrupt. He was able to follow along with the topics and apply his script appropriately. If you think about, we are all scripted bullshitters. Often times having a script you believe in, whether wholly or partially, can be more meaningful than the alternative. Idk, who are we to judge others
@@HikeWizard same shit different interview? you think his story is gonna change? Same stoy because they asked him to tell it.
Black people dont pay taxes
And he knows how to navigate a liar and narcissist like Bert
Novak and Steve o getting sober the greatest jackass skit of all time congratulations you two! Bam get your shit together
I thought the one was funny when dude took a shit in a home depot toilet
If you really think those two are genuine, you're not looking into what they're really about. The money is all those two care about.
@@DanielleFoster. You are not wrong.
Novak is a gifted and was never a pro skater.
@@carrieokie1889 grifter?
I've never listened to Bert for as long a time as now and he really is full of himself and has a story about knowing everyone back in the day. Good thing Novak is so laid back and humble.
Bert - "I'm sick of hearing myself talk, then carries on interrupting and not letting Brandon finish his stories.
💯 I comment the same thing earlier. I wanted to hear his story but cldnt. Another comment said if I had a dollar for everytime Bert said I
why u crying cause hes way richer and funnier than you will ever be
@@FootLongTurkey Bert is rich and funny, but you can't criticize him or you're just jealous? Bert does have an issue interviewing without bringing it back to him constantly. Also, his comedy is kind of hack to be honest.
Joe Rogan's comedy is some of the worst, and he's super rich.
Ari Shafir, Shane Gillis, Dan Soder, and TIm Dillon are far funnier.
@FootLongTurkey why u boasting about another man's wealth and fame?!!😂
Bert's a clown hack
@@drownthepoor
I agree with literally everything you said
« Pick that phone up that weighs a million pounds » is such a deep point!!! Probably my favourite episode.
25 seconds for the first bam name drop hahababa
I was on the bam Florida tour with this guy. He was strung out so bad it was such a dark time in my life we were all doing coke for days straight we ended up at the sausage castle in Orlando throwing 1/4 sticks of dynamite in the woods where we thought Novak might have been sleeping at. Luckily he was just passed out in the van. It was such a crazy time in my life, I got clean on 2/14/20 thank god!
Novak was so damn good on a skateboard. I wish we could have seen what he was fully able to do. What he was doing at such an early age was something special.
True that man. And he was doing things on the board that was so ahead of it's time.
This is exactly how not to do an interview, interruption and narcissism(one up's etc.) never makes a good interview. Novak is a real one! 🤘
Annoying for sure...
This felt like an intervention for Bert. He needs to speak more with addicts in recovery so we don't lose him. If you see this Bert, we all love you and we won't think you're less funny or less interesting if you quit drinking. Do it for your family, do it for your fans, but more than anything do it for yourself.
Nah drink more Bert! 🍻
Speak for yourself. We all don't love Bert...
As a recovering addict myself, im struggling more than normal with Bert making everything about him and a story. Really just want to hear Novak more on this one lol. Sorry bart, still love ya
you are not alone
only reason i tune into these is to see if he's in rehab. i can't even stand his voice or laugh
@@mysteryY2K wtf
@@kylefrancis3906 is he in rehab?
Thats why i just can not listen to 2 Bears 1 Cave unless hes not there and there's a guest in his place.
30 seconds in and Bart is ALREADY one-upping the guest, and about hemorrhoids of all things. He never ceases to amaze.
He really Is awful
@@robinsharkey6658and yet here you are, on his channel watching 😢
Also immediately cracks open a beer😂
The whole episode bro fucking hell
2023- Podcast of the year. Bert, thank you so much Brother! Brandon, You are the man. I'm going through my own journey and You just vessel-filled my tank; thank you! I've got a long road, but I'm here for it!
Thinking of you…sending strength to all who are fighting. Need it myself.
@@shannontreiber1070prayers sent
Grew up in NJ watching CKY and these guys were my childhood. Glad to see Brendan is doing well. I hope he get Bam back to reality
They showed one of Brandon's video in my first IOP group. 3 years 4 months 2 days sober from alcohol! great conversation!
Bert is both aware and unaware of his own addiction. It's wild.
It's a complicated form of denial
That story about the plane hostess and denying the 2nd drink and somehow making it a story about him being both disciplined and respectfully of them feeling comfortable.
Novak though is owning it.
He's also aware and unaware of what he's allowing his daughters to get away with as well watch and see what they are doing now will only Excel
@@jonw3462Exactly. That wouldn't even be a story to think about if he wasn't an alcoholic. Obviously it was annoying enough not to get the drink if he still thinks about it. His thoughts and actions around the pills are recognisable as addict behaviour also. We all have our own journey though, so good luck to him. Having to admit you are an addict can be a bummer as you know you need to be abstinent. Especially when it's a massive part of your social and regular life.
Yes I picked up on that early on when he’s describing his own issues. Praying for the dude and hoping he finds truth 🙏🏼
Bert loves the sound of people listening to him speaking
Bert asking his guest questions and then answering them with his own stories.
🤣🤣🤣
You new here? 😂
You can tell her tried to not overtalk as much though.
And i thought to myself, Skateboarding is alot like life
The Brendan Schwab method
Bert: How does someone get hooked on heroin?
Novak: *explains how*
Bert: Oh yeah that happened to me
😂😂
Omg I watched this guy on my tv a few episodes and had to get on my phone to comment. But yeah this basically sums it up. He’s terrible at interviewing. Always turns it into something about him.
Bert loves himself and the sound of his voice too much to realise his obvious flaws
@@derek1163it’s fucking hell, man. I was hooked for nine years. Was finally able to quit but had to get on suboxone. It was impossible for me otherwise, withdrawals were crippling at that point.
@@derek1163
I’m a recovering heroin addict. I’ve been on methadone for 10 years, but have only been taking it as prescribed and to doing other drugs for the last three. It sucks, I think about killing myself all the time. Im going to start a slow detox next time I go to the clinic, so hopefully things will get better.
In my opinion, I don’t think Brandon is glorifying his past drug use I just think he is being honest about it and finds the whole outrageousness of his past behavior humorous since he’s in such a different headspace now. I really find him to be inspiring, that he such a bad junkie and he is doing so good now, all while not being reliant on a maintenance program.
If you don’t want to watch the whole thing.. the premise is essentially Bert trying to convince both himself and Novak that he’s not an alcoholic for over an hour hahaha
I LOVE straight honesty like this. I’m also an addict oriented sort. Lied to myself. Takes some hard ass work to grab hold of yourself. Bravo to having this discussion. Love ya both.
Brandon is a friend of mine. This is wild. If he can get sober ANYONE can. Its been awesome to watch him go from junkie whipping boy to sober and very successful. Its so dope.
Didn't know who he really was back then, but hated the way bam and the crew treated Novak. Bullying him for a laugh , you could clearly see he was in a bad place and needed help. Great to see he has cleaned himself up. Deep thinker and well spoken. Didn't expect him to be so intelligent. What a transformation 👏
Just showed Bams true character, he was always a dickhead and a bully
Well that karma’s a bitch
Brandon came to the treatment center here in Monroe, La and shared his story it was awesome I heard, hope I can catch him in the future. His testimony on YT helped to encourage me to get honest when I got clean
Shoutout to the 318
@@jkh5 ganggang daddy 🤙🏻
The way Novak eloquently speaks about the inner thoughts of an addict shows how much work he's put into himself and how much work he's done to understand and utilize sobriety teachings and tools to continue a healthy sober life and its so inspiring! Loved this
Burt minimizing his addiction to alcohol is classic lol
“I’m probably sober 80% of the day … I get drunk at night.”
You’re so inspirational ! Lol
He’s fully convinced himself he doesn’t have an addiction.
Guy really said its hard for a 18 year old to get off pills because they can't go to a bar and get a drink to cope
Hey Novak can believe bars go for 15 a pop now at all the methadone clinics here in baltimore...lol I heard ya say 5 bucks and had to laugh, that proves you ain't been eating them in a few years. You can can get well on boy for 3 bucks but they are paying 15 for bars all day. Crazy
Thank you for sharing the gift of alcoholism and addiction so freely.
I say "gift," because it is one form of human challenge I know there is a solution for... mental illness, the dis-ease of being a human with a soul in a fallen world... all the things I personally dealt with my entire life, have been relieved thru sobriety and a program of recovery❤.
Novak is so good at explaining the battles of addiction and how people will rationalize using certain substances so it doesn’t make them feel like they are doing such a horrible thing. Exactly what he is explaining is exactly what happened to most of us. The hardest battle is getting back on the right path and staying on that path. I hung out with Novak and bam on 2 separate occasions back when he was such a lost soul. First time I met him was at a taking back Sunday and my chemical romance concert in like 2007. I was upstairs on the balcony next to the bar and I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder, I turned around ready to punch someone in the mouth for touching me and it was bam and Novak. Ended up hanging out with them for about 45 mins or so drinking a few drinks before they worked their way up to the side of the stage.
Bert. Your ability to talk to anyone and have a meaningful, genuine, and inspiring conversation is incredible.
We all know bert didnt turn down another drink on that plane lmao
Thought the same thing. Ain't nooooo way that was his honest reaction 😂
Lol wants 4 shots at 6am but still doesn't admit his problem
😂 half the shit he says is lies
@@rat_king2801half? Probably 90% + like Joey Diaz.
we all know he took that xanax too
The way Brandon describes how average people get into heroin addiction is extremely accurate. I know that's what happened to me (legit prescription -> abuse -> move to heroin because it's cheaper), and I've heard so many others say the same thing.
Beyond that though, I'm glad he's getting more exposure. He's such a shining example of what change can be accomplished through recovery.
This is me man... this family of comedians podcasting and showcasing how they changed.. bring Novak is someone I always loved and grew up watching with Bam. I was young but knew he was trashing his life.
I've grown up and have fell in the trash. It's helpful to see someone I looked up to change his life for the better. My name is also Brandon
As a recovering heroin addict man, I get it. The fact you're aware of the issue is already a start in the right direction. Everything won't just change all at once so give yourself a little slack, but start making moves in the right direction. Start with the most obvious first, don't overthink it. Keep ya chin up, the freedom on the other side is so so worth it, I promise.
"The defects have now become the assets" That's a great way of looking at personal struggles 🙌
Since I got into podcasts at the beginning of the pandemic, I can honestly say this has been the best one I’ve watched/listened too.
I wasn't gonna listen to it becasue i thought i was gonna hear nonstop positivity and enlightenment stuff, which is good ut not something i wanna hear right not but, decided to play it the background while i do some other stuff. I'm surprised it's a really good episode.
All bert does is make literally everything about himself. He derails every single story Novak was trying to tell. This was one of the worst podcasts I’ve listened to.
I showed Brandon’s addiction story to my friend who was suffering like 3-4 years ago and she was so inspired by him. I messaged him on her behalf and he went out of his way to help my friend and get her into one of his Banyan centers. He is the coolest guy in my eyes for that.
What a wild crossover! I’ve been a skateboarder for over 24 years and a huge fan of Jackass and CKY just as long. Also have loved stand up comedy for about the same and seeing Novak on Bert’s pod is crazy 🤯
Bring Brandon into YMH and give him a poddy, he had me captovated with every sentence
Wish he had been able to finish more of them. 😆
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Honestly Brandon deserves the fucking world he's been a huge inspiration to me and many many other lost confused kids. Also with the other guy saying Brandon complimented Bert well, pretty sure it's because he came up around a gang of drunk/speeded out high-as-shit maniacs 😂
Wise words!
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Proud of and happy for you Novak. And so happy for your mom that she gets to see you come back to life and to her.
Bert talks in circles. Glad Novak has been able to get his story out on other platforms beautifully.
Who would have thought that out of the whole crew, Brandon and Steve-O will end up being sober.
"I'm sober 80% of the day" has to be the quote that proves Bart is not an alcoholic.
I mean I was sober 80% of the day and had a drinking problem lol
dope fucking podcast man, been following novak since i first seen Jackass and the crew, im 31 now.. time flies but im so glad hes in a good place man he is very articulate and a good guest. god bless the jackass boys they are something special man, real American pop culture history or alt culture or watever
Novak is so spot on man.. He actually message me back before too. A real one
Alcoholic adjacent is the most Bert term ever
I'm not a drinker, I just have all the tell tale signs of addiction. I'm alright 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He's so close to admitting his problem lol. Toeing the line
Its just called functioning alcoholic
It's not even so much a problem with him, It's just being really reckless with your health. It's an embarrassing look in your 50s but he's having great success with it. I guess Dean Wormer was right, f@t, drunk, and $tupid IS a way to go through life. I'm not taking any chances there, TH-cam hates the F word and it almost seems like they've been targeting me lately with their censorship bullshit.
@@alexwatts9515 No it's called a heavy drinker. Functioning alcoholics always burn out and end up in full blown addiction. Always. He has some sort of "off switch" that us alcoholics do not. He doesn't end up in jails and institutions. He doesn't have withdrawals. He has been doing it too long for me to believe he's a "functioning alcoholic".
Great podcast! I’m a huge Bert fan and I can’t believe this is the first podcast I’ve watched of BertCast, Novak is an amazing guest, I watch any podcast where he is a guest and he is such an interesting guy and so well spoken, an excellent speaker!
I love you Novak. Since the old days and today!
I have followed Brandon since the Viva la Bam days. I have to say that I am so incredibly proud of him, how far he has come, and how he has taken the pay it forward path to help others get there, too. Great work Brandon.
This podcast should be called Bert talks while someone else is there.
For real! He is such an attention whore!
I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...
He knows and he’s sorry. He doesn’t like it either. It’s that Scorpio personality it’s okay Bert…. This is what a podcast is no…. People talking while other people are there? Lol 😂@bert
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I watched a docu about bam etc. Fair play to Novak for kicking Heroin I'm 32yrs into a Heroin addiction but I'm sick of it. But I have problems with drink especially when I try & stop the gear it's a never ending circle. Hearing about ppl beating it makes me hopefull I can do it to!!
Go to Mexico to an Ibogaone clinic
I’m 48 hours in after a 10+ year massive Roxy habit. We got this dude.
I’m in absolute awe of this episode. This grabbed me in such a way I never thought was possible via TH-cam! Bert. You killed it on this episode. You are both an inspiring
anything from Novak I love to watch. I've been down dark alleys before but thinking about Novak and his stories makes me want to be a better person
Other than interviewing Novak every 5 minutes with story’s about himself
Dude i feel like Bert is not registering stories anymore. Like Novak just told that a reporter in an interview ask him are you gay, novak goes im not gay and proceeds to pull the pants of the interviewer down, dows two pumps on his dick and runs away and Bert goes like yeah so....im like wtf lol. Is he brain fried from alcohol?? Novak goes i loved shooting up drugs, bert immediately goes me too i loved shooting testosterone...like what??
I love how he turned his test into testimony and helps others see that light and have a sober glow up. Keep up the good work ❤
Huge Bert fan but my man needs to let his guests talk sometimes. Such an interesting/dope episode but Bert made me want to turn it off on multiple occasions. Brandon carried this episode. Super awesome guest. And if Bert doesn’t think he’s an alcoholic he is tripping. Everybody knows except you? Haha cmon my dude.
Unfortunately as alcoholism progresses thats how they get. They just bulldoze over every conversation with some semi-related anecdote.
Yea I couldn’t finish it. He made everything about himself. He lacks humility
I didn't know who Brandon was before I listened to this podcast but his story is so powerful. His recovery is a miracle. Very inspirational podcast. 💙
randomly bumped into him while payin for parking in philly at one of those kiosks. Such a nice dude. growing up in Jersey and basically growing up idolizing him and Bam
been really struggling with addiction myself. this episode definitely hit home and probably my favorite so far.
Still wild seeing him like 20 years ago on the CKY videos to now where he has it together and Bam is a total fucking mess.
Big congrats to Novak, super proud of how far he's came. All the struggles that he overcame. 🖤
I'd love to have a story which ended "....and then I ended up on World's Dumbest Criminals". 😂 Great episode, I'm very impressed with Bert's listening skills. And the very best of luck to Brandon, he's doing some righteous shit for some people who need a helping hand to see a path in life.
I seen novak during rockapalooza Michigan 2012. He got kicked out because he was high as fuck. Talked to him for a minute while he was signing autographs and could tell dude is genuine.glad your doing good!
Somebody Bless Bam like Novack and Stevo-O got blessed. Novack I never thought I'd see him sober....
Loved this podcast..i could listen to brandon novak talk for hours and hours he not only has crazy stories but hes a genuine inspirational dude glad he made it to the other side and is helping others, thats so awesome
Ahh the Classic “I’m Gonna try and one up everything you say, I’m the guest of my own show”
Novak is amazing he has truly helped me in some of the darkest times of my life i was a heroin addict for 17 years if i ever feel like using drugs he reminds me how draining and not fun it was in the end, i was the lowest of the low stealing going to prison, in the end it was a trip to prison for 14 months my body enjoyed the break and ive been clean for a year it starts off fun and if it doesn't kill you its a living hell but never give up 🙏🩷 to anyone suffering sending love and prayers!!
Bert is the king of derailing a story and ruining a guest's rhythm lol
Not on this tho. Was pretty good
Typical Barry
This is my first time listening to his podcast and he needs to shut the fuck up. It took 30 minutes to get through the story about how Novak met bam. My god does he always make shit about himself?!
@@mickmarty2082not for a lack of trying lol Novak was very good at keeping in topic
That’s because if it’s not about him he must make every effort to swing the spot light back him.
It made my day to finally hear bert say he's tired of hearing himself. Thank u brother. Nothing but love
Man this is awesome but just makes me sad for Bam. I grew up on Jackass and Viva la bam. I’ll never forget the Compton ass Terry episode. I really hope this comes full circle and he helps Bam get clean successfully. It would be awesome to see a clean version of Bam like Steve O and Novak.
if bam dont clean up within the next 12 months hes gonna be 6ft under
Terry is now in prison for killing a guy. He punched a guy in Chicago and the guy fell and hit his head.
@@jkh5 damn I didn’t know that, Fuck downfall of everyone
@@rat_king2801 I know man
@@jkh5wasn’t he acquitted of the Mvrder? It was definitely a sad situation though.
Novak what a dude I've been 2 years sober off everything. everything you said is so relatable. you got bert to listen more than talk.
bert I love you your amazing and you did a great job of listening shows that novac means a lot to you. if anyone needs to get sober do it's the best thing ever
Novak: *tells sad heart wrenching story*
Bert: You know, one time I knew this guy..
Sounds like the message of sobriety by and through your platform and guests is your legacy Bert.
Powerful humorous podcast. Thank you.
If someone told you this was Brandons podcast and Bert was the guest, you’d believe ‘em
I’m in rehab atm in England and Novak has been one of my biggest inspirations ❤
Damn Bert, let the man tell his story lmao 😂
Right after saying he's sick of hearing his old voice. I'm impressed Novak's ability to jump back into where he was cut off without missing a step.
22:34 He says he tired of talking too, lmfao ironic
have you never listen to Bert before....
this is by far my fav episode i grew up on cky, got sober in 07 for a decade i love hearing the program in him you can tell he works a good program
Strong, strong, POD! Brandon is awesome! Great job Bert, you have helped people with your POD today!!!!
This is by far the best interview I've ever watched.
Three things:
1. That purple hat is dope.
2. Brandon is a hero and a legend.
3. Pray for Bam 🙏 ❤
Brandon book dream seller was a book that helped me refocus my life while i was serving time in lookup. True inspiration
Great episode guys. Fascinating conversation.
I've got do much respect for Novak..as a recovering opioid addict myself I know how hard the journey is..if anyone else is stuck in the binds of addiction please know this.. you can get clean it may not fel like it right now but I promise you can!!!
Bert is such a toole! The way he laughs, his movie, stand up. He’s the next brenden shaub. “No! I’m not an alcoholic!” My face is this red because of rosacea . Bert! Listen to these comments, and change!
I've started and stopped watching this podcast episode about a dozen times. It's so hard for me to listen to Novak but at the same time smile at Bert. As a current mess myself but a goofball willing to laugh I don't know what to think. Awesome work guys, thanks.
If I had a dollar for every time Bert says “l”. Tom needs to interview this guy.
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I was just posting a comment saying play a drinking game where bert says “I” or “me”
@@shawnpahl lol. We’d die of alcohol poisoning
This is hands down one of my fav of your podcasts.
Novack sees right thru Bert’s BS
Growing up watching bam and novak its crazy novak is one of the biggest changes ive ever seen anyone make its like a 100% different guy
I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...
noviak needs a tour for addicts this dudes story is so great and powerful. dude quotes the big book like its the Bible love it!
The combination of coke and heroin is the greatest feeling that you can have, unfortunately it’s the worst thing you can do as well. This pod brought back some old feelings I haven’t felt being on Subutex for years now but at the same time I needed this. Thanks Novak
Yep subutex caps emotions from the ceiling effect. It's way over prescribed and there's no argument it has saved some lives but at what cost.
I was in the same boat as Novak and yourself, speedball iv addict for years. Also used suboxone for years, been clean from everything for over a year now.
THE BEST EPISODE. love you Novak. Been watching since I was a kid I could not be happier yo see you this way and helping so many people. I love you the world loves you. Keep going my brother
Hell yeah been waiting for this .
Brandon is a great dude defiantly a fan have heard his name before but am defiantly giving him a follow after this. always hoping the best for people and this man deserves it all.
This was awesome love Novak man!
I watched Novak a long time ago while I was getting trashed as has everyone else, when I found sobriety and scene Novak get sober it helped me stay sober, because if he can stay sober I can too! His strength gives me strength! I'm now 4 years sober!
Love Novak. Great episode!
i love you brandon novak. it was your videos/stories that got me through those hard times when they came up in my life. thank you for that!!!!!!!!!
Dude I'm a year and a some change sober from booze and I don't do the whole God thing or meetings bullshit but I will say listening to this dude talk knowledge on addiction gave me more depth and understanding on it..thank you Novak spoke real words today man Ima light a fat doob n be happy for not drinking myself to death
I also can’t do the religious path to sobriety. I never got to this level…but wow; don’t I sound proud of “I didn’t do THAT”! Shows my addiction for sure.
@@shannontreiber1070 hahaah hey at least you got a hold before it became something but yeah don't gloat lol I used drink about 24 beers a night but got help got outta rehab and knew it was just time to live normally and chill not chase booze which after a swhile of doing was an easy decision to quit for me just good ole erb now..
After I detoxed from alcohol I tried an outpatient place that just kept telling me I was weak and a loser and bound to fail. Then I tried AA meetings and it was more of the same but just coming from friendlier people and with more of a "there is only one path to sobriety" mindset. If it works for people I think that's great, but it was not a good fit for me at all. For the first year or so I didn't drink just to prove those people wrong. Maybe it wasn't the healthiest motivator but it worked for me. That was nearly 5 years ago, I'd surely have debilitating illnesses now had I lived long enough and were still drinking today.
@@D-Fens_1632 Wow that's pretty crazy man that the rehab and outpatient place said you were fucked and screwed anyway you definitely got to do it for you and I did the meetings in the rehab and was the only time I waited to drink was after those with there God and friendship bullshit I just knew I needed to stop for myself so it can be tricky I just moved past it even though it's there it's pretty much not if that makes sense but I'm glad to hear another point of view on it
I have always rooted for Novack. I watched him growing up and, just like Bert and everybody else, didn’t thing he was going to make it. It makes me so happy to see where he at now, and being from Baltimore, I’ve always really watched what he’s done since seeing him with Bam.