Behind the Curtain: The Bam/Novak Saga
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- Brandon Novak discusses his up and down relationship with childhood friend, Bam Margera. They started skating together and as their friendship progressed, Brandon started using heroin and they lost touch. Eventually, Bam reached out to Brandon to get him help. Years later, the tables have turned with Brandon being there for Bam as he is on his path to recovery.
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Who woulda thought out of these crews it would be Novak and Steve O who would be sober
not in a million years
Right man.. crazy who cleans up and who doesnt.
I'm surprised and happy Steve O is still with us. I hope Bam gets better.
Novak and Steve O went harder and reached their bottoms faster, so they cleaned up before they died. Bam might not be there yet sadly.
I thought Novak would be dead by now. Bam looks like he is dead now.
Brandon you’re a good guy. The way you treated my son during a signing w/ Bam back in the day made that little kids year. He’s now 21 and we still talk about that day. Thank you.
thats an amazing story. when i was a kid i liked watching their shows etc. butthis made me develop so much respect for them
Love this.. great story. I love hearing people's actual experience with some of these celebs.. a lot of time they seem cool as hell when the camera is on but personal interactions from regular ppl tell another story i.e. "Ellen".. lol need I say more. Love that Novacks authentic
Nice!
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That's awesome! I met them at an element demo in Chino,CA back in the day as well when I was a kid
Bam kissing his Bro when novak was down and crying gave me a whole different perspective on bam
Yea dude bams a good shit but nobody wants to talk about that do they? :(
@@TheShred no cause he abused novak friends don't do that
@@psychoticmaniac8465 exactly.
They are just people. We all need help sometimes
God fifty nine likes av never had that lol and and never had any notice until the last reply there it's not that no one wants to talk about bam but he if he starts bettering himself then we will but bams in denial a seen him do a rap the other day with his own writing and a was just sad for him as you can tell we're somebody's at in there head with what they say and a don't think he will be getting better soon it's a slow process people go through addiction an bams no different and people Co signing the madness won't help him bam has to get to his bottom before he can start growing after being humbled acceptance of his addictions is key and that other people might know better than him what's wrong with him when bam gets to that point the sooner the better for him and his family deep down he knows because one thing bam isn't is stupid thanks everybody
As a former drug addict myself watching Novak being clean really warms my heart.
Well done Novak.
Well done. Stay strong and positive man. You got this.
I'm not judging im on subutex myself BUT ive done and been around opiates and maintenance drugs long enough to know this dude is definitely on methadone or subutex....I don't care what anyone says!!
drew christenson I was thinking the same thing watching him constantly scratch his nose. Opiates always make my nose itch and I know it’s the same for others. Now he might be taking it strictly as therapy for his addictions and I hope that’s the case but yeah I agree with you.
@@drewchristenson6775 He might be on opiates to deal with the heroin addiction. Because I've met a ton of heroin addicts some clean some, well..
And let me tell you when that abstinense hits them.
It's on an entirely different level.
being on opiates to deal with the heroin addiction makes 0 sense. i could see him being on a maintenance drug of some sort maybe, but really doubt he is on any kind of opiate. that shits a slippery slope right back to heroin, i cant imagine the self control and discipline that it would take for a full blown heroin addict to just maintain with other opioids and not eventually go back to heroin
qbclay2 yeah I agree. I don’t think he’s on opiates, I think he’s probably on methadone or something similar. I was just saying that certain pills made my nose itch like that and maybe it’s the same for what he’s taking. I didnt really make my comment clear lol
One and a half years clean off iv heroin. Your videos helped me cope.
Congratulations brother !
That's awesome well done
Great work brother!
U a beast bro.. that shit ain't easy. Not by a longshot
Blessings on cont. healing & finding purpose, joy & comfort again in life ... 👀💘💫
These guys chasing each other's tails trying to help each other. Hope the best for you both.
Fr fr It’s time for you to show bam some homie love ❤️ just like he Never gave up on you now you can’t give up on him!!! .....not to talk smack but Brandon you would be no one without bam not get me Wong I love y’all but the world wouldn’t have even known who you where if it wasn’t for bam.... put all them money shit n beef aside for a bit and be there for your friend!!
@@ELTALIBANEASTLA did you not fucking listen to a thing he said?
Yeah and to me he wasn’t there like bam was for him!
@@ELTALIBANEASTLA because it's a massively different dynamic to have a Rich Signed Skateboarder with a show on MTV helping out a homeless Heroin addict than it is with Novak trying to help a dude with Multiple Houses, constant royalty checks and who can sell out venues anytime he needs more cash.
What is Novak meant to do? Throw Bam off his couch? The same tactics ain't going to work here, Bam needs to help himself if he wants to stay sober.
@@ELTALIBANEASTLA yo you gotta be a little kid bro ain’t no way
Dude...
You look SO HEALTHY.
Tears and smiles.
He never gave up on you, now you never give up on him!
Arnold Palmer yes. You said it.
Big facts
Bomb tea
Absolutely we’re all in this together baby!
Fr fr It’s time for you to show bam some homie love ❤️ just like he Never gave up on you now you can’t give up on him!!! .....not to talk smack but Brandon you would be no one without bam not get me Wong I love y’all but the world wouldn’t have even known who you where if it wasn’t for bam.... put all them money shit n beef aside for a bit and be there for your friend!!
I'm so far about 5 days sober. Shit is tough. But. I'm doing well.
Buddy I’m 4 years clean off shooting up pills n I’ve been off methadone for almost a year now. Bro trust me when I say it gets easier. You may stumble a few times. But you can always pick yourself up. 5 days can easily turn into 5 years. And man you deserve to be clean. If my dumbass got clean I 100% know you can do it man.
I'm proud of you!
Keep on keeping on. You’re doing great. Don’t give up. You are stronger than any addiction. You should be extremely proud of yourself. Wishing you the best. ❤️🙏🏻
@@melissalykins8895 Thank you so much. Sincerely. Unfortunately I'm suppose to have a back surgery done at the age of 24. It's my second one. I finally broke down and took some meds for the pain. But I have it under control. I don't have access to my meds. So. That helps at least.
@@UnimpressedGoose Thank you so much man. I'm trying really hard. I've been to rehab twice. I don't want to go back a third time. But I will. I've been going cold turkey. No subs. No methadone. Nothing. I did recently take some meds but I have to have back surgery and then pain was just too much to bear. But I don't have access to my meds. I have my parents holding on to them for me.
Who’s here after seeing bams rant?
🙋♂️🤷♂️😂
@@CharlieBrownGaming me
@@drunkenmmamaster419 me
@@jasonlindquistmedia me
@@nooodles939 miss bamm
9:40 Bam is cradling you like a mother, man if that is not a sign of love idk what is.
That got me...💔
The biggest thanks he could ever give is to just be there and chill with him but at the same time you have to isolate your self from people that will bring you back to your old ways when are trying to stay sober
Nocturnal RS wtf you doing here bro haha!
@@Behehee ahhaha
Behemeth's OSRS Highlights and Nocturnal RS
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I'm 60 days as of today. And this really hit my heart. I'm 35 year old and grew up watching you guys. And feel like I've grown up with you. All the best wishes to bam and you.
Congrats man. Keep it up
Jacob Althiser , hope you’re still doing ok
Yup still doing great thank you.
@@pwallace5359 yup still doing g great thank you
Keep it up brother, you should be proud of yourself.
3 years sober on 11/11/19
And from Baltimore
Congrats!
From Baltimore also. Hard to make it out the bullshit
It's sad seeing Ryan talk about how he doesn't want to lose Brandon to addiction while he's drinking a beer knowing that's basically what got him.
Man thats so crazy to think about! Most people don’t think alcohol is a problem its just the other drugs are the problem
@@seahawks366 I used to think that way when i was heavily into drinking back then. Even though people would tell me that i had a drinking problem, I'd quickly defended it by telling them "well at least I'm not a drug addict" as if I was any better. It took alot of trips to rehab and finally surrendering to recovery to realize that alcohol was no better.
@@Alexandria87 alcohol is one of two things that can and will kill you from withdrawls
Watching Brandon talk about sobriety and how good and happy he looks I've finally decided to go into treatment for my alcoholism. I sent him a message on Instagram thanking him and to say a prayer for me. He replied back in an hour wishing me well. Top dude.
Good luck man!!!! Be well and happy and healthy
did you fall off the wagon?
R u sober
Did 5 weeks treatment and had a relapse a month later and am happy to say I'm 131 days sober and don't even entertain the thought of drinking again. That will change no doubt but one day at a time.
@@jamieschumacher7989 awesome keep fighting the good fight
Be there for bam, that's all you can do, he'll get sober when he's ready to
Till death do them part
@Justin Mayberry how/why does bam have blood on his hands? Did he have a accidental part in dunns death?
@Justin Mayberry everyone Dunn was hinging out with at that time was drinking and doing drugs. Why is it Bams fault? Did Dunn ever take bams keys away? I actually remember seeing them take a televised road trip where they were fucked up the entire time. Dude, you're a piece of shit for trying to lay that on anyone else besides Dunn.
People get sober or die young. Not too many old junkies. My bf said that to me and I got sober 3 days later
@@tanishareynolds3748 why the legends always gotta die quick...
Coming from a family with a long history of alcoholism and addiction issues, I know how difficult that shit is to deal with, it's draining. I hope Bam and Novak continue to be sober, nobody deserves to live in the hell of addiction.
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Novak is one of the best inspirational stories. If himself and Steve-O could turn around their destructive lifestyles anyone can. Unfortunately, some people don't know where or how to start until it is too late. :(
Novak was a legitimate junkie, stevo just wanted and craved attention.
Bams rise was during Novak’s Fall. And now Novak’s rise is during Bams fall. These Pennsylvanians are a interesting breed.
I hope Novak can help bam get through this. Depression is a disease and death is the outcome unless you can climb out of it.
PA👌👌👌
Are Novak and bam fighting at the moment? Im in Aus I don't see much media relating to this?
@S S TH-cam is my only social media 👎
Novaks rise was a long time ago. Now it's a plato
I'm a 20 year recovering addict. Heroine. Completely sober now for 2 years. When you said, why not me? Wow. That's something I have recently started to really look at. Because say "why me", all the time. Becoming an addict was worst and best thing to have ever happened to me. I came out a better person because of it. I'm sure you can relate.
God bless you I hope that you're still doing well 🙏
When Dunn pushed Novak... I felt that. From both sides.
Its a disaster from all aspects. Dunn trying to be high and mighty towards Novak over heroin, to normalize and justify his own addictions, of which ultimately killed not only himself but another person. I just wish there was someone there to push Ryan too.
@@stevennorris7181 I get it. Novak was given a strict list of rules to follow if he wanted to stay at Bam’s home. I think they thought they could get Novak off drugs for good. Not realizing just how difficult the process is. Bam now knows the struggles of addiction too.
Also, I think Dunn was really disappointed that he couldn’t get his friend off drugs. It’s hard seeing a friend go through an addiction.
* I’m really proud that Novak got clean. He’s been clean and sober for several years now. Extremely happy for him. I recently read that Bam also got sober; celebrated a year clean too.
Actually what I heard was that Dunn hated Novak and resented that Bam had brought him into the scene in PA. So that push had more behind it. Though it's ironic that Margera and Dunn wound up with their own addiction issues.
It was scripted, lol. You think that camera just happend to be there.
We’re all looking at you to help your friend now Novak. It’s almost poetic. You got this
Its like I don't even know this guy, ive seen him fucked up my whole life. Wow.
You were always the best part of the CKY videos! 😊
@@wickedskee213 was she in cky videos?
@@kmma1094 I'm almost 100% positive that's her!
@@wickedskee213 that is who? What was her name or what did she do in the videos?
@@wickedskee213 also do you mean the music videos or the series?
At the ripe old age of 45, I’m now 19 years clean from Heroin and Crack. It’s been a rough road, but I did it. I’ll still smoke some weed and drink some beer here and there, but that’s it.
Funny I have 19 months off heroin and crack. I get anxiety just thinking about that life I lived. I was Novak sleeping in garages and abandoned houses in west columbus. Even let some old dude suck me off for drug money. Im very ashamed.
@@LordRegaI Thanks for the share and I'm glad you've stayed clean, but some stuff shouldn't be put on the internet lmao 😂
@@LordRegaI who cares? We all blast into stuff we don't want to every once in a while
@@Blernster i respect him alot more if he’s genuinely telling the truth
@@LordRegaI we all had our dark moments but its behind us now...carry on and take care
I called u one time , was on pills at the time u told me this is how good it’s Gunna get whatever time it was on a Wednesday , you knew I wasent ready to go to treatment. 1 year later ended up 200$ a day fentanyl habit ... 4 months clean on the 15th , thank you Novak.
Congratulations! 🙏
It's good to hear Novak talking about something other than his scripted story hes memorized about addiction. I love Novak but every time I watched a new Novak interview he explained the same story the same way every time
But thats his story. Of course if its his story and thats how he remembers it thats what ur gonna say. I love novak because hes real and says everything. And doesnt hold back talking bout the horrible things he had to do when he was an addict. Im inspired and pray to god one day i can get clean and be a success instead of another statistic
6 cigarette butts and a bag with a dozen scarfs that doubled as a pillow....
@@wyyclef eight scarfs, actually lol.
If I wanted to be ironic I'd suggest making a drinking game, take a drink every time Novak says "Pro skater, New York Times best selling author..." in an interview. I quit drinking myself, but maybe some kids out there could have some fun with it.
Definitely repetitive 12 step speak, but hey whatever works, I'm happy for his sobriety.
Teh Modest Mouse
You're totally wrong.
Novak was a pro skater at 16.
He had the world at his feet.
He did a lot of money.
But heroin destroyed everything.
Then he wrote the first book.
Big success.
I didn't even remember him frim the movies when TH-cam suggested him.
I had no idea he was with Bam.
That pen & pants thing was some really kind, tender , and thoughtful stuff ! I just never imagined that Bam had it in him.
@TH-cam Deletes my comments stfu with your horoscope bullshit
@Corn Pop if you're letting a birthday dictate who is a good person in this world, then you're pretty terrible
He was your rock, be his. You got this. Friendships hit a lot of waves, stay the course. Your story and your support will help him more than either of you will ever realize.
Zac Hansard bullshit
Bam will drag him right back down. He doesn’t want to change. You can’t go around even family if they use.
So you expect novak to just turn his back on bam after all the help and support he gave him? Thats cold
Zac Hansard this made me tear up.
@@spookshow6999 you can go around but dont stay. And I'm a recovering addict so I know what I'm talking about.
Novak you inspired me to get help. I am now 3 months & 9 days clean. Thank you !
Congrats Bill!
I’m so happy for Novak and Steve O! You’re an inspiration to many and don’t ever stray from your path. Much love!
Dude it's amazing that you're still alive. Amazing to see you clean. Life is good. I hope Bam lets you help him. You are both good dudes and have so much to give to the world.
Y’all are friends for a reason. Y’all get this fixed, be healthy together. Go skate together. Let’s get this going in a great direction guys. Cmon
Mehh
Trust Jesus
Well said
Jackass 4! Here we go! We will see! I feel its better!
Hey....ya know you’re right....I mean it’s like “cmon”
South Park 🤣
I've seen incredibly talented but depressed people throwing themselves into the abyss with H, pills and alcohol - with a mentality that can't be described as anything else but a death wish and hard core determination. There was nothing I could do to help and that's a terrible feeling.
I'm thinking of Bam and praying that he can find the strength to get better. Bless you both. Thank you for all you do!
There making a new jackass .. im sure he will be sober
@@Mr.Meyhem sadly wasnt the case im suprised sadly that we havent seen qorse then a bunch of instagram meltdoqns bams at a low .
Sadly if he doesn't get away from the largee amount of enablers we will have a death rather thr sucess he needs to realize hes a large part of the issues in his life but thus is the nature of addiction ... i hope bam wakes up hefore hes dead like his good friend that was a tragic
death as is
Brandon Dicamillo was the smart one of the group and he knew where the group was heading. Hopefully Bam gets better
I miss Brandon. I think that we all do. Listening to him on that Attic Aficionados podcast a couple of years ago or whatever was awesome, but sort of surreal because it was the “real” Brandon and not him playing a character or even trying to be funny.
@Uncle Junior ikr remember the drive thru pranks
th-cam.com/video/7qALDxxfrHA/w-d-xo.html
Brandon was the smartest one of them , I'm glad to here Rabb is doing better too
@@drunkenmmamaster419 rake a legit chemist tho
Seems like people who have experienced the deepest darkest places in life are the first ones to help others recover. You don't give up on good people that took the dark path.
thanks for this comment
Not just recover, they will help anyone anytime....
It’s true. With other things aside from recovery. The ppl who have helped me most have always been the ones who couldn’t afford to, but somehow found a way.
That's the damn truth. You have more empathy if you yourself have struggled in one way or another. Some of the best people have been through the worst shit.
Most people look at us addicts as a lost cause. Your comment is so beautiful and sweet and I appreciate it
The moment with Novak and Dunn 💔 Novak’s friends loved him so much they didn’t want to see him doing drugs they all tried
Bam does seem like a good guy and a good friend an it's obvious you do have a deep bond. I wish him well in his recovery and I hope you can work on your friendship in the future.
Brandon and Steve - O. How nice it is to see them sober enjoying life.
Honesty is bravery, this is a powerful story man. Stay strong, stay sober. We all want Bam to be sober as well. Respect..
At least Novak has admitted his part in driving Bam insane and he's trying to be a friend with full understanding and no judgment. I honestly feel that MTV's greed really ruined CKY's friendship.
CKY is the band that bams brother is in, also the name of his old videos.
@@MikeLAslade I really wish you'd've said something that was interesting.
@@gokuvegeta6922 same man
@@MikeLAslade Go back to bed Mike.
@@gokuvegeta6922 I really wish you would had something interesting to say
267 days strong and to be honest Novak when it comes to sobriety, it will never JUST be a beer again.
Im 3 days clean atm, this is very inspiring and even gave me another perspective on Bam yet again. I grew up on CKY thanks.
Keep at it brother, been clean since new years, about time get the life back on track
Y’all have all relapsed I bet
Keep at it Mate 1 day at a time YOU CAN DO THIS!
You still doing well bro?
Novak and Steve O killing that sober life!!
Brandon congrats on 4 years sober! Bam ‘paid it forward’ to a brother he trusts, now it’s your turn. Rigorous honesty, trust one’s Higher Power, clean house and work with others, don’t use drugs. Go to meetings. 22 years sober myself. Keep up the great work, one day/night at a time. You have a true friend who believes in you, maintain attitude of gratitude, which is the key to the gateway of abundance! Progress not perfection, be patient, remember, acceptance is key, our level of serenity is inversely proportionate to our level of expectations. Meet others in recovery where they are! This too shall pass... 100%Skateboarder (since 1974) For Life. Peace and Namaste’
I think the chemistry that worked so well in the show was the fact that all these guys really were childhood friends and really did care about each other. Seeing the videos of bam and Ryan Dunn show just how much these guys cared. Hopefully bam can get it together before it kills him.
Today is my 3rd day cold turkey from cocaine, ecstasy and alcohol. I’m 27 and for a long time felt like I had a death wish even doing crazy shit like driving candy flipping. There is much life to live and I hope people like Bam, myself and anyone else struggling with depression can overcome their demons 🙏🏾 Thank you Mr. Novak and Steve-O for inspiring me because nothing is impossible
Hey man I don't know you I never will. But you go this shit. Stay strong. The samurai wakes up everyday knowing he is a warrior and his job is to put on his armor and go to war. Put your armor on and go to war with that shit. Kill it from your life and start again like a phoenix from the ashes. 🙏💥🏚️🏘️
Stay strong man, best wishes.
Update in 3 months
I feel for ya bro I'm 28 and have been on and off opiates for the past 10 years can't even stay more than a year clean half the time , life of crazy , shit I'm probably gonna die one day from it
RIP to the nose beers. You got this bro!
Thanks for the words of inspiration Novak. It’s amazing that the rear view mirror is always smaller than the front windshield. There’s always time to make changes. And when you do, it’s our responsibility to help others that are struggling. It’s so painful to see what their family’s and friends have to go through before someone is ready, but you can make a full recovery and love an amazing life. Steve O is absolutely leading a perfect example of that and everyone else can too.
Love seeing someone get clean. My childhood was spent watching these guys and I love to see this man look as good as he does. Now go help your friend!
Seeing Bam hold Novak in the bus while he's crying. Damn, man...
Yep. You can really see that Bam loves him. Those two have been through a lot.
And the part where dunn says what the fuck is that Brandon and then pushes him shows how much dunn cared about him he was legitimately concerned
I like Novak but he kind of left out the part where he stole thousands from bam
@@eZaFJDUBB did he
@@eZaFJDUBB he actually mentioned it if you paid attention
Can totally relate to your story. It took me a lot of fuck ups and relapses on heroin to get clean and now I'm 11 years clean and sober and it does get easier each year and there are still some bad days when for a split second you almost want to be high but you learn to let it go and push through. Congrats on your sobriety and I hope Bam continues to get his life together.
Your an awesome friend Novak. Don't let him down brotha 💪💪💪
Just came across this and didn't even recognise you, looking healthy!
I'm still struggling with my drug addiction and it fucking sucks but I'm taking it day by day hopefully I will do better.
I'm so happy with Brandon honestly he's a very good person
Bam did so much For Novak and I really hope someone will be there for Bam cuz he needs it.
Well... Bam won't let you be there for him.
Bam played Novak. Hey Novak jump of a.building for 100 bucks meanwhile bam got millions. I think that's what happened to bams friends dicamillo.... Most likely bam never paid them what they were worth. Bam just takes all the credit and gives them crumbs
literally everyone is there for bam.....and he wont accept it
I think Bam need's a pair of lucky pants of his own,just an idea..
The pants actually stem from yearsss ago when Brandon was living with Bam and one day he said he had to go back to Baltimore to “get my favorite lucky jeans”. Bam couldn’t believe he would use such an awful lie and when Brandon returned he didn’t even remember to get the pants...that’s how high he was. Remember hearing about it on an episode of Radio Bam back in the day
Congrats bro I struggled with heroin, coke and Xanax for almost ten years started shooting up at 17 .I got 3 1/2 years sober . Life has never been better . I'm able to father my children and give them the life they deserve . It's been 3 .5 years never looked back Every thing in my life has lead me to this point the man I am right now which is improving every single day I still have ruff days . But my worst day now is better then my best while I was using . Any one that was able to get away from that life style I salute you .
So glad he got sober!! If he & Stevo can both get sober, absolutely anyone can!! I love how he kept that book & pants. Absolutely beautiful. I hope so much Bam gets well. He deserves it & Ryan would want that so bad!! “Cause he’s a fuckin awesome dude!!” 🥺🥺💜💜
This was straight love
Right from the heart the level of mutual respect and understanding is one only brotherhood could truly understand.
Novak, great video & great to see you clean & sober. First time I ever heard of Novak was on the Howard Stern show. 2.5 years cold Turkey sober for me. Sobriety you have GOT to want it my friend. Stay safe !!
Don't let go of Bam! He's probably not seeing straight now, but one day hopefully. He needs friends and support
Drug addiction doesn’t discriminate and will tear any person, family, or even nation apart. I hope Bam gets better. He is lucky to have you, just as you were lucky to have him. This is an example of how “what goes around comes around”. No magic or karma. Just being a good friend and having that reciprocated at the most needed time.
I was with you on the night that the video clip of you falling out of the shopping cart on stage was filmed. I have a picture of us on the side stage almost right after and one of Bam and I on the bus. You were so cool to me hanging with me all night and I'd be lying if I didn't say I was worried that night for you. To see you clean and sober is amazing! I'm so glad it took. You and Bam got that kind of tight bond that most people never experience. Hoping the best for him and you. He'll come around. Keep the faith. One day at a time buddy.
4 years clean of herion this sept. Thanks for the inspiration
Congrats dude, hopefully your closing on on 5 years.
I'm turning 40 this year, and been clean since 2006. It CAN be done.
God bless you sir. Be strong my man! Not day by day, but minute by minute. Cause as addicts we all know shit can change in a blink of an eye
On Viva La Bam I couldn’t stand Novak. Really amazed to see his transformation. Takes a real man to grow and get clean like this. Hope he can continue to inspire others struggling with substance abuse.
Yeah you were a punk for thinking like that. Look at bam now, completely 180. These 2 completely switched spots, You did wrong by being judgemental should feel bad.
@@mongogojjo5944 I never judged. I just said I couldn’t stand him as in he was kind of annoying to see on screen. Now I’m praising him for cleaning up.
Also, now you’re calling me a punk so who’s judging who? That’s not very nice.
@@mongogojjo5944 yet you're in here being judgemental to others because they had different views then you did. Do you see the irony in your comment?
I love you Novak and I know I speak for EVERYONE when I say I’m more than stoked that you got sober and stayed with it. Keep up the good work brotha 🤙
BTW this made me tear up a few times
I appreciate that 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Yea man.. u owe Bam ur life. He is a God send to u.. u guys better stay on the path and hold it tf down with skating. WE STILL NEED YOU GUYS! thank you.
You’re an inspiration. Thank you for always being honest in these videos
Dude I wish I had a friend like you. You are so god damn inspiring bro and you liked a comment I made awhile back on Instagram and that made my day. The fact that you really do read each and every comment and sometimes even give advice is awesome. Novak you are the fucking man!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
He somehow managed to make a video about how Bam is supposedly doing, all about himself. Lol This video was supposed to talk about Bam and how he is doing, where he’s at right now in his recovery, or lack of. Instead, Novak decided to make the video about him. Bam is the friend you should want to have. Bam is the one who gave this dude a million and one chances.
@@tayloremriectx That's bc AA/NA assholes ALWAYS find a way to make it about themselves. Novak is a shining example.
How was it all about Novak? He was talking about how they met and how bam was always there for him. Everytime he talked about himself it was to lead into examples of how bam helped him or just bam in general. Lol I swear man people just jump in these comment sections filled with so much ignorance, it's actually funny as fuck.
@@marksantory4405 I totally agree. He capped it off with how Bam is doing and what he's going through. The whole story was about them meeting and how Bam was there for him through the toughest of times and then the status of Bam. Some people just looking for reasons to bitch and moan about nothing.
Dude some of y’all are tripping. You must have something against Novak for getting clean.
For some reason the clip of him crying with bam comforting him after not being allowed on tour really stuck with me.
Just hit 2 years from heroin , got a job driving semi trucks across america and that has made me never want to go back home. Kratom saved my life also
I second that Kratom statement right there
@@ThisIsMyTH-camHandle69 knocked the withdrawls out pretty good. Made it alot easier to focus on what I'm going to do next. Living next to the dope man was an endless cycle, I had to get out. I try to tell all my friends with clean records to get into truck driving and get away from the craziness. Something about the isolation in a beautiful place gives you a new outlook on life. And the money's great to
Fuck Kratom. Ok it helps, but only a very very tiny bit.. Please try "Loperamide." And share with any opiate addict suffering through withdrawl wanting their life back. It's a over the counter anti-diarrhea pill available at every grocery store in the US. I personally would take 60 2mg pills every 12 hrs the 1st 2 days coming off a 1 gram H habit nearly daily for years. (recommended dose for it's intended purpose is not to exceed 4 2mg pills in a 24 hr period. You will be in bad shape if you take more once your withdrawls subside. I know former addict far worse than I who would need 120 every 8 hrs 1st 48 hrs. Be sure to drink a lot of water when taking it and just eat healthy and if your body is was used to heroin or a similar opiate you'll shit just fine). By day 3, I was down to 20 every 12 hrs. But please read about it 1st- Google Lope. specifically for heroin withdrawal- no bullshit it will take away 98% of every single withdrawal symptom the 1st few days. Then 100% of them day 4 & beyond. Day 5,6 ect I'd take 12 every 12 hrs. Then fewer & fewer, prob 7 every 12 hrs at day 10. 4 every 12 hrs day 14. It doesn't cross your blood brain barrier, so no amount it will make u high nor could it cause you to fuck up a drug test. But please spread the word.. As it works better than Suboxone, AND it only cost like $5 for 72 2mg pills of the store brand at King Soopers. I wish I knew about it sooner- I was absolutely miserable at 1 of my best friend's weddings taking ridiculous amounts of Kratom.. even taking Xannax bars, edibles, & excessive bings drinking on top of the Kratom. Just 1 event that comes to mind -that involved travel, so inevitably running out of h- where I might as well of stayed home from that I would of really enjoyed if I wasn't w drawing from dope or knew about the magic of Lope. Please tell your friends, read about it on online ect. Pharmaceutical companies and rehabilitation centers sure as shit won't share anything on it. Best of luck to anyone struggling with any addiction.
Luke Skywalker Kratom and cannabis saves lives......but take it easy on the Kratom, it has it's bad side.
Couple years ago I hit rock bottom drinking. I remember (parts) getting rolled into the ER with a BAC of .42, .47 and .32 respectively. It wasn't until later I found out .30 BAC is when you're usually comatose from alcohol poisoning and can be fatal. Kratom honestly helped out so much when I should be dead.
Relieved to hear that you’re there for Bam. Take care of each other always.
That was such a beautiful clip seeing Bam comfort Novak like that. As addicts, that's what we all need. And yes, I'm saying we because I too am an Opiate addict, and have been experimenting and getting addicted to drugs ever since i was 13-14 years old. It started with weed, then progressed to adderall, xanax, alchohol, and then it settled with pain pills and suboxone. The latter of which I'm currently addicted to. I think it all started for me as a way to comfort myself physically and mentally. Growing up in a household that was super unstable never having a true mother or father figure that would comfort you in a time of need because they too were drug addicts. My dad was always gone. He was home 1-2 days a week my ENTIRE life. He had a terrible sex and drug addiction. He cheated on my mom with prositutes and other women for years, and when he was home, it was a constant fight, seeing him beat my mom, badmouth her, and then proceed to beat or badmouth me and my brother, it took it's toll. They divorced after 28 years of marriage. Long story short, I'm still searching for that one thing that's going to replace drugs as a comfort. I'm just now realizing that I should probably comply with people more and love myself, because I've spent so long in the throws of addiction isolated from everyone in the world I completely understand why I am the way I am. It only took half of my life. I'm 27 now, and knowing what has happened to so many people my age is almost enough alone to quit, but the main reason I'm ready to quit.. Is because I'm so tired of hurting. Being in pain, being alone, unloved.. I finally want to surrender. I just hope when I do, I can find someone like Bam is for Novak here, and feel loved for the first time in a long time. People, if you have someone that loves you for you, I strongly advise you that you keep him/her in your life, because you never know.. It could be your last. I'm beginning my journey soon. To love myself, and to find someone who loves me, without drugs being the main factor. I hope I succeed, and If I do, I will go out of my way to let you know how it is. Wish me luck.
I find you have to love yourself first. Tomorrow never comes either. When you just do it and I hope that’s soon, make it for yourself and try to believe you deserve better. Hopefully you can look outwards more and I wish you well.
@@patsysadowski1546 Thanks a lot. Means more than you know.
Stay strong my brother or sister you’re loved
Bam seems like a great person, i think he just needs to realize that for himself.
Hey Brandon I just really wanna say thanks for sharing your story bro. In October of 2017 I was listening to your " Tomorrow is going to be Better" riding in the car sick as a dog heading to yet another detox. And something really stuck with me that day. I also listened to it as soon as I got out on my way home in the car. I found so much inspiration in your story and I am proud to say now two years later I am still sober and I want to say thanks for that story two years ago it played a big part on my hope of getting sober... Keep sharing your story and experiences, you never know who might be listening and who might hear something that makes this shit click..
Beautiful to hear. Thanks for sharing. Keep at it brother
Thanks my guy, just sharing my story and maybe one person will see it and get something out of it. Most importantly by sharing it Takes me back to that place in my life, where I don't ever want to be at again.
Novak it is amazing to see you sober and doing well. I hope Bam can find his way out of addiction too so he can reclaim his life. Ryan would be super proud of you.
9:31 - awww, that footy of you crying and Bam hugging your head is so heartbreaking & beautiful all at once. i loved hearing your words regarding how solid your friendship is- after the hell youve both gone through, after we all lost Ryan Dunn (seeing the Haggard Doc clips in color was a treat), its great knowing you both still have each other. love you, Brandon 💙
I felt that....
The people who literally hit rock bottom first at a young age are the ones most likely to turn things around.
Or most likely to die at a young age
@@jimmyjohns6516 It could really go both ways. It all depends on the person
Now with fent dope, pressed fent pills, rock bottom is death
Thanks for making this video Novak. You're an inspiration to all addicts that want to get on the straight and narrow.
Respect Dog! True Friend even though there is issues at the time.
Man, I wish I had a friend like Bam. That would've been there in my darkest hour and offered a hand. Instead, all of my so called friends left me in my dark time and said they couldn't handle it. So I had to dig myself out. Now that I'm clean, I trust nobody and I will never let myself down again because I was the only one there to dig myself out. If that makes any sense
It's really fucking hard for people to understand brother. No need to keep your guard up. You are sober....those same people do care...they just didn't know how to deal with that shit.
Makes perfect sense bro. I been there and was in the same situation. Even my own family threw me out of the house and wouldn't even take my calls. I had no one and was homeless in the streets of New Haven CT. Been clean since 2015 now but things aren't much better due to all the prison time i did during my active addiction. Nobody will hire me now. So i am clean but jobless and broke and don't trust anybody.
The same happened to me, but I don’t blame them. They didn’t deserve what I put them through - anybody would have walked away. Don’t not trust people, its your illness that’s the problem
Mr. Black yea bro everyone’s got their problems but it is incredibly selfish to think people are supposed to help because that shit is tougher than a motherfucker if u don’t have the slightest bit of will to quit deep down Inside nothing could help you.
@@alley-man0557 Well of course you have to have the will power to quit. That is not what he was speaking on He was simply wishing he had at least one good friend like Bam in his time of need to help him out in his darkest time. And i can understand exactly where he is coming from. If you haven't been there you are clueless.
Really cool story. I was actually there the day you came in Select. I was the little kid that always was in there hanging out, and I still have the board that you and Bucky signed for me. I still have it. Glad your doing well.
You're great novak, been watching you guys since I was a kid. Show him all your love and help him get thru this. He will. Maybe he needs a healthy way to cope with everything in his life. You both are so blessed, don't waist it. 🙏🏼
same brother, i feel you
Brandon, you are an inspiration brother, I’m still fighting my demons.. not heroin but beans.. and I wanna say keep going brother.. I wish I had any friends like you guys., so keep on keeping on
Thanks for the love brother! If you need my help, give me a call: 610-557-3942
@@TheBrandonNovak - Thank you brother, if you get a text from a 505 area it’s me. Take care man I appreciate everything
Novak, You’ve got this… and one day you and Bam will have a cup of tea and see through all the bs .,,new sights and new horizons still out there my friend, take care everyone and thank you for sharing…
Having done the Opiate thing for 10 years i can relate to this a lot. You are a true friend Novak. Just be there for Bam as he was always there for you.
“Why me, why me?” I think the reason Bam was so mad at you is because he loved you unconditionally, always took you in, never gave up on you. And to him it probably felt like you judged him and gave up on him, what he doesn’t realize was you just didn’t want to enable him like he enabled you.
Nah, he always had an elitist complex He thought he would be the successful one while they all failed.
20 years ago my best friend was hit and killed in a hit and run, at the time we were both pissed at each other and that’s always killed me inside. Bury the hatchet now before it’s too late.
Brandon, I think the real question here is what happen to your brows?
Love you, brandon ❤
he is a few years clean now of eyebrows. congrats
obviously bams holding them hostage
Dally Connors fuck eyebrows, they are over rated lol
You still rock eyebrows? That's soo 2017. Shave em off, You will see the light.
I thought I would get clarity on the chicken Caesar wrap situation
Isn’t it kind of hypocritical that Bam and Ryan were mad at Novak for lying about being sober but they were both addicts who weren’t sober themselves?
I don’t think they did heroin tho
If Novak can be clean, anyone can become clean.
Been clean for 4 years. And still every single day all i want is to get out of where I am. Just wanted to say that finally. But I count my blessings and consider being blessed for my sobriety. Just wish life changed with it.
- C3AutoShop -BMW Dealership Life I'm so glad u shared that and I feel that same thing. Been clean a few years but when I'm at my shop all I want is the day to end,then I get home and I can't wait till I can go to sleep. If I'm busy with my hands fixing a car it helps cause I can get immersed in that and out of my head. I started going to a lot more meetings and that seemed to help a lot. We can't stay stagnant, we need to stay busy. Others at work are maddening bro! Keep at it bud. You helped me today just from your comment so again thanks!!
@@Andy-1234 thank you for commenting. That helped me as well. I know the exact feeling you're describing. Feeling like I'm always waiting to kill the day in the fastest way. I'm happy to get home from work but all I want to do is sleep. Then wake up to reality. It's horrible. It is worth getting clean. But honestly, what's it all for? I've never been in a lower place mentally even though I hold on to sobriety with everything I have. I just can't go on like this anymore. Constantly waiting to not be where I am and am only happy when the day flys by fast and I'm back in bed again. It's like I'm killing time, but just waiting to die. I need more than this. I hope anyone reading this is in a much better place. Live for something. Don't do everything possible to pass the time faster because you're just wasting life in the worst way. I don't want to kill myself at all. But if I had a choice to "turn off" life, I would without hesitation.
Congratulations!
I’m proud of you man things will Change
Something that helped me early on in sobriety was trying to think about what I enjoyed before I got into partying. For me it was being outside, movies, and reading. Slowly I realized I had to give it away somehow. That lead me to volunteering at my local library. This was awesome for my self esteem. It was the boost I needed. Meetings and program wasn't enough. They were a huge part in my recovery, but building my self esteem gave me worth again. My addiction kept me isolated. My addiction wanted me to go home, shoot up, go to bed, and do it again tomorrow. Fortunately my sobriety gave me a freedom. Your guys freedom awaits you just get out of your own way. The struggle is very real and my hopes and prayers are with all of us still in the struggle. Much love to you all
Growing up as a teen, playing TH Pro Skater and watching Jackass and Viva la Bam you guys where like gods to me, but I grew up rather sheltered so I didn't pick up on it that some of you had serious problems with drugs and stuff until later on. it's on one hand really heartwarming to see where some of you are today, like you and Steve-O. But on the other hand it's heartbreaking with Dunns tragic accident and how it messed up Bam. I try to keep up with how Bam is doing and I hope he will get better. I'm glad to hear that he has someon like you who's been where he is and sticks with him
After all these years of drugs and booze, he still had nice skin and hair
Genetix overpowers ALL
He has nice skin and hair because he's off the booze and drugs.. FYI..
He sold his eyebrows for a couple bags tho
There's an old saying from an older addict I know who looks younger than he appears that " dope & prison preserve us"
I still laugh when I picture him saying that
@@ThunderMania81 it's true
I’m rooting for him. Going through similar myself with pills. Not flippin easy..
Hey there. I can get you help. Give me a call: (610) 557-3942.
@Clint Redmon Definitely give me a call: (610) 557-3942.
Good on you Brandon that’s pretty awesome that you’re reaching out to these people
Brandon Novak thanks Brandon, I just might take you up on that. I’m tired of this life.
Eva Garcia not funny. This has fucking ruined my life, my family, my marriage and my health. It put me in a coma, and from that I don’t remember people that I should know. I lost my business I created on my own and ran successfully for 12 years. And you think it’s funny. Shows what kind of person you are. I wish you would want to support me getting clean, root for a fellow woman. Thanks for nothing.
i’m sober 4 years in june, your story in rehab spoke volumes to me and it really hit home. Proud of you Novak, you’ve come a long way, One day at a time.
Congratulations hope you are doing well!
I cried for a sec near the end there. 3+yrs clean from fentanyl here. I wish I had any friends for life that cared about me like this- hold onto it! Proud of us both.