Brandon Novak’s Journey to Sobriety | Bertcast # 579

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Today, I sit down with Jackass, CKY & Viva La Bam Alum, Brandon Novak. We talk about his wildest moments, having a hit put out on him, turning to prostitution, his lowest moment, turning his life around, sobriety, and much more!
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@Hrithmus Год назад

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.

@wakenow1 Год назад

Are you mental?

@mattjones2003 Год назад

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

@thedonofthsht76-58 Год назад

He messaged me back multiple times when I was getting clean. He's a good dude forssure

@williambarringer6513 Год назад

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

@scottudell7202 Год назад

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.

@robertaBooey69 Год назад

Novak and Steve o getting sober the greatest jackass skit of all time congratulations you two! Bam get your shit together

@TylerEllis-pv4sl Год назад

I thought the one was funny when dude took a shit in a home depot toilet

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

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.

@eriklarson4082 Год назад

@@DanielleFoster. You are not wrong.

@carrieokie1889 Год назад

Novak is a gifted and was never a pro skater.

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

@@carrieokie1889 grifter?

@Aquafeenaa Год назад

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. Год назад

Brandon runs Florida shuffle rehabs. He's keeping people addicted in reality.

@chrischancellor7372 Год назад

@@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.

@toddmorrissey8372 Год назад

@@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.

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

@chrischancellor7372 thank you. Very interesting about other countries approach. I'll read up on that. Take care!

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

@@toddmorrissey8372 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@RavenTheValkyrie Год назад

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.

@AudibleVisibIe Год назад

He's a hack

@Ashley_Schaeffer Год назад

I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

@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.

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

So really full of feces, now that's factual.

@DanielleFoster. Год назад

@@AudibleVisibIe he's definitely a hack. Scam artist, thief, Florida shuffle creator.....

@danielbooth5035 Год назад

Bert - "I'm sick of hearing myself talk, then carries on interrupting and not letting Brandon finish his stories.

@cryptoisthewaytogo Год назад

💯 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

@FootLongTurkey Год назад

why u crying cause hes way richer and funnier than you will ever be

@drownthepoor Год назад

@@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.

@vitigaymer1053 Год назад

@FootLongTurkey why u boasting about another man's wealth and fame?!!😂 Bert's a clown hack

@JesusIsKingOfKings88 8 месяцев назад

@@drownthepoor I agree with literally everything you said

@jokerproduction Год назад

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.

@chutcentral Год назад

Nah drink more Bert! 🍻

@rob5431 11 месяцев назад

Speak for yourself. We all don't love Bert...

@jah_loves Год назад

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 Год назад

He's a good bullshitter with a good script lol

@jah_loves Год назад

@@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

@CharlieChinchillaTV Год назад

@@HikeWizard same shit different interview? you think his story is gonna change? Same stoy because they asked him to tell it.

@benchristensen9411 Год назад

Black people dont pay taxes

@JanoyCresva Год назад

And he knows how to navigate a liar and narcissist like Bert

@monsterdong7520 Год назад

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!

@keekssneaks7322 Год назад

Favorite guest you’ve had in a long time , love how Novak never holds back 😂

@whysoseriousz306 Год назад

Hes boring. He just tells the same shit every podcast like a script.

@iceekilla6013 Год назад

If we could here him talk.

@Mike-tt3sc Год назад

Bert is both aware and unaware of his own addiction. It's wild.

@Micko13 Год назад

It's a complicated form of denial

@jonw3462 Год назад

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.

@chaddevine565 Год назад

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

@pierregodeau4286 Год назад

@@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.

@justincoulter4458 10 месяцев назад

Yes I picked up on that early on when he’s describing his own issues. Praying for the dude and hoping he finds truth 🙏🏼

@jeremy.thejeweler Год назад

30 seconds in and Bart is ALREADY one-upping the guest, and about hemorrhoids of all things. He never ceases to amaze.

@robinsharkey6658 Год назад

He really Is awful

@Frank_Reynolds__. Год назад

@@robinsharkey6658and yet here you are, on his channel watching 😢

@guts2484 Год назад

Also immediately cracks open a beer😂

@Rcam2023 10 месяцев назад

The whole episode bro fucking hell

@Guanjyn Год назад

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.

@flogrown1999 Год назад

We all know bert didnt turn down another drink on that plane lmao

@alwaysinverted1224 Год назад

Thought the same thing. Ain't nooooo way that was his honest reaction 😂

@SirFigsAlot Год назад

Lol wants 4 shots at 6am but still doesn't admit his problem

@rat_king2801 Год назад

😂 half the shit he says is lies

@JW-28 Год назад

@@rat_king2801half? Probably 90% + like Joey Diaz.

@barryryan5187 Год назад

we all know he took that xanax too

@ConspiracyChimpsPodcast Год назад

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! 🤘

@SamuPuuronen Год назад

Annoying for sure...

@lambert13 Год назад

Bert asking his guest questions and then answering them with his own stories.

@alaintavakoli4573 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@derekjones3279 Год назад

You new here? 😂

@anabolicinsider Год назад

You can tell her tried to not overtalk as much though.

@z33tanner Год назад

And i thought to myself, Skateboarding is alot like life

@jkh5 Год назад

The Brendan Schwab method

@HubertMungus Год назад

Bert: How does someone get hooked on heroin? Novak: *explains how* Bert: Oh yeah that happened to me

@bdeezy2962 Год назад

😂😂

@dannyriot50 Год назад

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.

@LK-em1bv Год назад

Bert loves himself and the sound of his voice too much to realise his obvious flaws

@larkinh1 Год назад

@@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.

@wes788411 Год назад

⁠@@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.

@deanjohnston4073 Год назад

« Pick that phone up that weighs a million pounds » is such a deep point!!! Probably my favourite episode.

@veryspoicy Год назад

25 seconds for the first bam name drop hahababa

@Magdalena8008s Год назад

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.

@michaelspoto8720 Год назад

True that man. And he was doing things on the board that was so ahead of it's time.

@mzerebniak Год назад

Alcoholic adjacent is the most Bert term ever

@wakenow1 Год назад

I'm not a drinker, I just have all the tell tale signs of addiction. I'm alright 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@SirFigsAlot Год назад

He's so close to admitting his problem lol. Toeing the line

@alexwatts9515 Год назад

Its just called functioning alcoholic

@D-Fens_1632 Год назад

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, RU-vid hates the F word and it almost seems like they've been targeting me lately with their censorship bullshit.

@riotpb10 Год назад

@@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".

@Selahroo Год назад

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

@alwaysinverted1224 Год назад

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

@SurrenderDorothyForever Год назад

you are not alone

@mysteryY2K Год назад

only reason i tune into these is to see if he's in rehab. i can't even stand his voice or laugh

@kylefrancis3906 Год назад

@@mysteryY2K wtf

@mysteryY2K Год назад

@@kylefrancis3906 is he in rehab?

@gldnsunrising7761 Год назад

Thats why i just can not listen to 2 Bears 1 Cave unless hes not there and there's a guest in his place.

@Aterhallsam Год назад

Bert loves the sound of people listening to him speaking

@josephflannery9015 Год назад

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

@TheMattzx9 Год назад

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 👏

@dlife7427 Год назад

Just showed Bams true character, he was always a dickhead and a bully

@austincopeland6177 6 месяцев назад

Well that karma’s a bitch

@jamesblack6483 Год назад

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!

@shannontreiber1070 Год назад

Thinking of you…sending strength to all who are fighting. Need it myself.

@ITzMajorHavok Год назад

@@shannontreiber1070prayers sent

@TheFatHandsome Год назад

They showed one of Brandon's video in my first IOP group. 3 years 4 months 2 days sober from alcohol! great conversation!

@10fourrubberduck99 Год назад

Burt minimizing his addiction to alcohol is classic lol

@shawnpahl Год назад

“I’m probably sober 80% of the day … I get drunk at night.” You’re so inspirational ! Lol

@Detr1mental Год назад

He’s fully convinced himself he doesn’t have an addiction.

@user-mm9hv2oj8d Год назад

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

@4Wardlogistics Год назад

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

@nicholaswojton8258 Год назад

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.

@jasonsmith3726 Год назад

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.

@Dtasman90 Год назад

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

@anniel9416 Год назад

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.

@samanthab1923 Год назад

Novack sees right thru Bert’s BS

@shannontreiber1070 Год назад

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.

@tiggerdyret Год назад

"I'm sober 80% of the day" has to be the quote that proves Bart is not an alcoholic.

@PositiveVibesVids 7 месяцев назад

I mean I was sober 80% of the day and had a drinking problem lol

@rossage.roll88 Год назад

Bring Brandon into YMH and give him a poddy, he had me captovated with every sentence

@voice_of_a_little_lady Год назад

Wish he had been able to finish more of them. 😆

@KyuuketsukiXs0 Год назад

@@rossage.roll88Aa

@4thebirds165 Год назад

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 😂

@gerry3290 Год назад

Wise words!

@ncarsf Год назад

Y😅😅😅

@regzzuse280 Год назад

Who would have thought that out of the whole crew, Brandon and Steve-O will end up being sober.

@loganlevey5224 Год назад

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.

@Space_Ghost_Hunter Год назад

Unfortunately as alcoholism progresses thats how they get. They just bulldoze over every conversation with some semi-related anecdote.

@kevinjohnston566 Год назад

Yea I couldn’t finish it. He made everything about himself. He lacks humility

@RobertGerringer 10 месяцев назад

Bert. Your ability to talk to anyone and have a meaningful, genuine, and inspiring conversation is incredible.

@brandongray4296 Год назад

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

@alwaysinverted1224 Год назад

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.

@thelastgeneration5862 Год назад

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❤.

@KiddKaos999 Год назад

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

@jkh5 Год назад

Shoutout to the 318

@KiddKaos999 Год назад

@@jkh5 ganggang daddy 🤙🏻

@jamiekathleen3330 Год назад

Bert talks in circles. Glad Novak has been able to get his story out on other platforms beautifully.

@TheVisualMafia Год назад

Novak: *tells sad heart wrenching story* Bert: You know, one time I knew this guy..

@lizl2432 Год назад

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.

@johnjoe5860 Год назад

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!!

@presatito Год назад

Go to Mexico to an Ibogaone clinic

@jakes.5143 Год назад

I’m 48 hours in after a 10+ year massive Roxy habit. We got this dude.

@domsaleo Год назад

Damn Bert, let the man tell his story lmao 😂

@michaeldavid7296 Год назад

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.

@DG-kr8pt Год назад

22:34 He says he tired of talking too, lmfao ironic

@awc723 Год назад

have you never listen to Bert before....

@RC_TCB Год назад

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.

@moralhazard1 Год назад

"The defects have now become the assets" That's a great way of looking at personal struggles 🙌

@ayojaymo6796 Год назад

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.

@kylefrancis3906 Год назад

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.

@kevinjohnston566 Год назад

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.

@TechnicolorThree1 Год назад

This podcast should be called Bert talks while someone else is there.

@kevinnix5495 Год назад

For real! He is such an attention whore!

@Ashley_Schaeffer Год назад

I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...

@phoenixpeto2771 Год назад

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

@cryptoisthewaytogo Год назад

💯

@chrisganey8566 Год назад

Bert is a alcoholic but won't admit it.

@riotpb10 Год назад

That's for nobody to say but him. I'd argue the opposite. He drinks a lot sure, definitely more than he should. But it doesn't stop him from having success. It doesn't stop him from doing the things he wants to do. He doesn't end up in jails in institutions. He doesn't have withdrawals. Heavy drinkers like him have some sort of "off switch" that us alcoholics just don't have.

@thereflextester Год назад

It's Timothy's job to remind him

@coolchickenboys Год назад

@@riotpb10 I'm guessing you've never heard of a functioning alcoholic? He most certainly does have withdrawals, that's why he takes xanax when he isn't drinking. He's an alcoholic in denial. A normal drinker doesn't drink 10 doubles in a night multiple nights in a row. Notice how every time someone brings up problems with alcohol he denies and deflects? He tries to rationalize it as since he's not a homeless drunk then he doesn't think he has a problem. Plenty of people don't end up in jail/prison or institutions and are alcoholics. That doesn't mean that he isn't addicted and chained to it. The guy's life revolves around drinking. That's his personality.

@Tyler0620 Год назад

@riotpb10 he's 100 percent an alcoholic, just because he continues to be successful doesn't mean he is not one. He's just a functioning alcoholic. Addiction comes in all shapes and sizes. And not everyone has to end up in prison or end up blacked out on a street corner. Coming from one addict to another. ❤

@kylefrancis3906 Год назад

@@thereflextester you mean thomas? lol

@agentcodydanks Год назад

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!

@WeekendUpdate7 Год назад

Bert is the king of derailing a story and ruining a guest's rhythm lol

@mickmarty2082 Год назад

Not on this tho. Was pretty good

@thereflextester Год назад

Typical Barry

@jzpat Год назад

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?!

@Bklemmy Год назад

@@mickmarty2082not for a lack of trying lol Novak was very good at keeping in topic

@traviswavis1212 Год назад

That’s because if it’s not about him he must make every effort to swing the spot light back him.

@Lorraine.. 11 месяцев назад

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!!

@dlk1872 Год назад

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.

@dannydropshot9588 Год назад

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 🤯

@KateMacKenzie-w6t 7 дней назад

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. 💙

@bigjav240 Год назад

If I had a dollar for every time Bert says “l”. Tom needs to interview this guy.

@cryptoisthewaytogo Год назад

💯

@shawnpahl Год назад

I was just posting a comment saying play a drinking game where bert says “I” or “me”

@bigjav240 Год назад

@@shawnpahl lol. We’d die of alcohol poisoning

@TylerFromTraining 7 месяцев назад

Novak has been a consistent person in my life that showed me you can fuck up and still come out on top, through hard work and perseverance. I tried dialysis and then move to heroin. Used to get bags from my friend from Afghanistan that was a Marine. It was a long 2 years of chasing nothing. Just hoping I’d make it into the void. Came out of it and changed completely. Got clean and I’ve never had a better life!

@laza6141 5 месяцев назад

How long did it take you to feel normal ?

@OPAIK Год назад

I love you Novak. Since the old days and today!

@Eddie4you Год назад

Ahh the Classic “I’m Gonna try and one up everything you say, I’m the guest of my own show”

@Voo504Doo Год назад

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

@TheLmoney420 Год назад

1:52:50 that’s one of the realest things I’ve ever seen on a podcast. Novak is a real one for that, he’s come so far, I remember seeing him on Stern many years ago taking money to do nasty things. It’s so inspiring to see him be able to do a 180 and turn his life around. Sadly Bam has not and I really believe he is jealous of Novak and Steve-O at this point and until he wants to help himself he will continue to spiral. This was a fascinating interview

@genghis26 Год назад

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.

@lucidByte Год назад

Please let the guest talk, im not here usually but follow novaks interviews and like to listen to him.

@EricTechstuffs Год назад

Somebody Bless Bam like Novack and Stevo-O got blessed. Novack I never thought I'd see him sober....

@thedonofthsht76-58 Год назад

Novak is so spot on man.. He actually message me back before too. A real one

@Trigg-YZ250f Год назад

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.

@rat_king2801 Год назад

if bam dont clean up within the next 12 months hes gonna be 6ft under

@jkh5 Год назад

Terry is now in prison for killing a guy. He punched a guy in Chicago and the guy fell and hit his head.

@Trigg-YZ250f Год назад

@@jkh5 damn I didn’t know that, Fuck downfall of everyone

@Trigg-YZ250f Год назад

@@rat_king2801 I know man

@dash-x Год назад

@@jkh5wasn’t he acquitted of the Mvrder? It was definitely a sad situation though.

@jaygwins Год назад

Novak repeating the same stories for the 10,000th time. I’m so excited

@shawnpahl Год назад

You’re describing Bert. 🔁 at least Novak’s stories are about bettering himself not embellishing lies to make himself look better, while diminishing his alcoholism.

@neilcookson7747 Год назад

I love how Bert says in 1996-1997 he sat on a tour bus with Johnny Knoxville and watched CKY videos. CKY didn’t even come out until 1999. 😂😂😂. He’s is constantly lying.

@DG-kr8pt Год назад

Addicts lie constantly

@jaredurbain9705 Год назад

And there's no way he actually can ride a skateboard.

@orbsytheumbreon Год назад

I don’t know how to explain it because this is the first podcast I’ve ever watched, but I find the way he is an idiot is kind of in a lovable way; is that what people think of him as?

@deicidedave Год назад

He is Accurate. They started in 1998 not 99, at least search it up before you accuse him of lying.

@claystil1 Год назад

Dude's liver is prob close to toast and no doubt his cognition is severely suffering as a result. \

@codirennke1109 Год назад

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.

@Dillonisgone Год назад

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

@hooptastic_hippie8522 Год назад

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!!!

@davidwright1721 Год назад

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!

@fidgey22 Год назад

Novak can speak! Such an articulate man.

@levelofsnipes7378 Год назад

If someone told you this was Brandons podcast and Bert was the guest, you’d believe ‘em

@Dramapalmer 7 месяцев назад

I’m in rehab atm in England and Novak has been one of my biggest inspirations ❤

@matja4640 Год назад

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!

@joe.monterrosa90 Год назад

It made my day to finally hear bert say he's tired of hearing himself. Thank u brother. Nothing but love

@eddieabrownjr Год назад

Great episode guys. Fascinating conversation.

@michaelbettisworth8938 7 месяцев назад

Brandon book dream seller was a book that helped me refocus my life while i was serving time in lookup. True inspiration

@werenotspecial Год назад

Three things: 1. That purple hat is dope. 2. Brandon is a hero and a legend. 3. Pray for Bam 🙏 ❤

@soundsbitter Год назад

Novak please please 🙏 don’t stop trying to help Bam. I know you won’t give up on him or betray him like everyone else has done. Just be there for him. Make sure he knows that he is loved and that he can get clean and still have fun . He needs you man. ❤ God bless

@Burnonee Год назад

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

@shannontreiber1070 Год назад

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.

@Burnonee Год назад

@@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..

@D-Fens_1632 Год назад

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.

@Burnonee Год назад

@@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

@avaschannel1754 Год назад

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 ❤

@PearlDrumsHead Год назад

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

@dlife7427 Год назад

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.

@fungus_am0nguz644 Год назад

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.

@bdeezy2962 Год назад

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

@nickmorgan6684 Год назад

I’m in absolute awe of this episode. This grabbed me in such a way I never thought was possible via RU-vid! Bert. You killed it on this episode. You are both an inspiring

@djlucero123 Год назад

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

@jzpat Год назад

Other than interviewing Novak every 5 minutes with story’s about himself

@fungus_am0nguz644 Год назад

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??

@bmo14lax Год назад

I called Novak's number last month, somebody from his team spoke to me for about 20 mins and helped me alot. Im sober but have been having a hard time and they helped alot.

@Ashley_Schaeffer Год назад

I like Brandon soo much I will put up with 2 hours of Bert to listen to his stories...

@hatcha6639 Год назад

Big congrats to Novak, super proud of how far he's came. All the struggles that he overcame. 🖤

@marke2959 Год назад

Strong, strong, POD! Brandon is awesome! Great job Bert, you have helped people with your POD today!!!!

@nitrogenbalance6103 Год назад

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.

@jacob_yancosky Год назад

Hell yeah been waiting for this .

@sofiatveter2522 Год назад

been really struggling with addiction myself. this episode definitely hit home and probably my favorite so far.

@jimmieb2607 Год назад

Love Novak. Great episode!

@clintmiller88 Год назад

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!

@Js-hu5cm Год назад

Bert has a drinking problem and won’t admit it

@jasonolinger7585 Год назад

The issue in his case is that his drinking elevates his lifestyle in every way and that makes it so much harder to rationalize quitting. People who have lost their wives, children, house exc. from drinking and drugs have a hard time quitting so imagine being in Berts position and trying to rationalize quitting?

@timgonzales2891 Год назад

@@jasonolinger7585that's cute and all. Until he dies in his early 60s, confused, saying "but the mickey mantle gene?!?!?"

@zb7012 Год назад

Yep, I drink probably 10x less than he does and I probably have a problem. I can't imagine being that delusional about something like that. Your a big swollen red ball... something it obviously wrong..

@alwaysinverted1224 Год назад

@timgonzales2891 but he doesn't believe in death, remember? If he wasn't making a ton of money I have a hard time thinking his family would let him stay this way 🤐

@villiantwo Год назад

its not a problem if you dont admit it!

@kylec8957 Год назад

Loved Novak before sobriety, but he is an absolute treasure now that he’s sober. Keep going Novak, you’re showing how much you have to give to the world. Great fucking podcast ❤

@dlife7427 Год назад

Dream seller