@@peanut632 you can be sober and be an addict. And you’re wrong. Steve-o will always be an addict. The disease cant be cured. Only treated. Sort of like diabetes. Hopefully hes always sober too.
@@peanut632 he is though, he even described his addictive behaviour turning back on as soon as he had pain meds. He's just framing his experience differently and if that works for him then good on him.
Man. Props to you mike. So many people try to do interviews and fail miserably. Shutting up and letting the guest talk is so much harder than people give credit for. Every short input you gave was relevant and leading, or a genuine question. Definitely engaged to see more.
@@Babbergoobs Insert horror stories of patients being trampled all over by doctors who refuse to give them the time of day. You’re right, but whether mike is a great actor, or a great guy, he is doing things right.
Agreed, he does a good job of making the episode *about* the guest & not about his own questions or experiences, and really lets the guest take the conversation where they want, and talk about what they want. Which is honestly way more interesting because these people have such interesting lives.
Came here to say this. I see that people that take a few more moments to collect their thoughts and speak them (like myself) tend to get talked over a lot and can barely get a thought out before they are interrupted by the interviewer. So props to dr Mike for being so accommodating and listening to everything SteveO says. Ps im in love with both of them 🖤🖤
hearing Steve-o say that his biggest regret was not flossing is hilarious if you think of everything else he has done haha. i love flossing. can't recommend it enough
I think the largest regrets we have are things that affect us chronically a year later. And it wasn’t just a hygiene and health issue for him, it was a shame and embarrassment issue for him as well. He was probably teased a lot and had issues dating.
Mike letting Steve-O explain medical things, that he 100% knows being a doctor but not cutting him off and letting him finish his thought is so nice to listen to
I think it's always so striking to realize that people who portray themselves as such idiots are actually so intelligent. I love watching these sorts of interviews.
yea in this case it was insatiable desire to get attention from everyone that made him willingly do these idiotic things lol. i grew up watching this dude, and it never occured to me how well spoken he is until now...well most likely cuz he was off the rocker back in the day lol.
@@Shad0wmoses And money The guy literally would've died of starvation (or from an overdose) under a bridge, if he didn't get money out of it Thank god (kind of) jackass happened for steve-o
Health and function are extremely different things. They relate, but functional =/= healthy. When I was at my largest, I could keep up fine at work, even work hard. But I was in no way healthy, and I never topped 300lbs in my life. Then I got below 220 (good weight for my muscle mass, but still a tad chubby), and I realized what healthy felt like. Less pain existing, able to literally run without dying, and I can actually keep up with my kids and responsibilities so much better. I don't want to hurt folks' feelings saying this stuff, and if you are happy as a bigger person, props. I just really enjoy participating in more things than I ever dreamed of before because I'm not in constant pain or sick, and I would love other folks to be able to experience that.
Stevo's comment on the only difference between homelessness and couchsurfing is a level of charisma hit me with so much force that I almost had to sit down. This was so poignant.
The way he express himself is so good and he carefully chooses his words. Its something so different that he portraits in any jackass show or movie. My admiration for Stevo-O just grew so much. I'm an ever bigger fan right now that I was before. 🤩
The fact that Steve-O is drinking from a cute cup that says "my children have four legs and fur" with paw prints all over during serious conversations is adorable.
You can tell that he was very against the riches growing up because he does so much for non-profits and animals now and has never been someone who had a mansion or anything like that and usually put his fortune back into other things or did things for others (of course for a while it went back into his drugs and alcohol but thankfully he got past that). He really is an intelligent and inspiring dude and despite doing things that some people don't get, you have to respect the grind and that he is so willing to do something he loves even if its dangerous.
He wanted go work for the money not be handed it. He knew it could corrupt him if he embraced the safety of rich parents. He could of done the drugs while parents paid for everything and. Prob of died
@@sadhu7191 ummm thats EXACTLY what he did lol... AAND the ONLY reason he stopped the DRUGS was because his friends FORCEFULLY intervened... hes also becoming a bit of a sellout recently but hey, thats my opinion. Like when at the beginning of the podcast steveo literally says that it was a no brainer to be there because Mike has allot of followers.
@@XstonedmonkeyzX wow it's almost like drug addiction is extremely difficult to recover from alone. of course he wanted to get better for his friends after they showed extreme concern it's harder to get better for just yourself when your view of yourself is horrible lmao
@@sacrificialnecrosis8435 you're not getting at all what I meant... My focus was not on the fact that he was forced to quit 🤦... If you read carefully the main comment and then my reply, you'll see what I mean. And if you dont, then book are not meant to be understood by everyone or the same way the author intended. You can vie it as you please...
Dude steve-o just explained my anxiety “My default is everything is not okay and if it’s okay now it’s not going to be” ALSO STEVE-O SUPPORTING LGBTQIA AND WOMEN 👏👏 WE LOVE
Since when did Stevo said he supported the LGBTQIASJDKSLSOAKSKDKKDKDKDDKLDLDKRRIIRIRIRODODOKGLTOSPSPSLLEPROMCMABNSKRIRJFDKDKODIDJDJDMENTALLYILLFJFJDKDKDDKKDKDMDKDKDKDKDKFKEIDICIVIV
He's not someone who you want supporting or representing your community. Steve o had a ped_phile tattoo on his arm. It was of a man r_ping a baby. He has covered up the baby with an ostrich.
to be honest as a Muslim girl from Australia/Iraq background who watch Dr.Mike videos, I'm soo happy and really thankful that Dr Mike let Steve talk freely about anything specifically about his childhood friend Abdullah which he said good things about him. I'm really thankful for that because as like the whole world know America + all other European countries that always have been showing the bad, harmful, suicidal stuff about Muslims which is not true. I'm glad that a person like Steve spoke about his Muslim friend freely. THANK YOU DR MIKE ❤❤
@@tsfbaf303 Yes, those suicides' who kill people under the name of Allah are not Muslims bec Islam does not say go and kill others, So those who kill and murders incense kids and mothers and family In the of Allah. those members of killers are just trying to ruin the reputation of Islam and interduce to the world as it a religion that just wanna kill and murder others. Plus you can't say Christianity are also a religion of hate and killing bec just like how Islam has a group or members who is trying to ruin the reputation of Islam same it goes to Christianity we can't say they all bad.
@@tsfbaf303 just because someone does something in someone or something else’s name doesn’t mean that’s what the person or thing represents. She is saying that Muslims are usually only portrayed in a negative light (which is the minority) instead of portraying the truth or the whole.
I tend to believe Muslims are good people. Even if there certainly are extremist groups, so do other religions and cultures, so it's unfair to just point out Muslims for that. Even Muslims dislike the extreme terrosist groups. It's not what Allah wants. Allah wants peace and serenity, not war and fear. That is the truth, and I believe all religions in the world can agree with that
Your doctor's listening skills really show in podcasts. So many other podcasts interrupt the guest so much that you don't hear much from the guest, but not you.
You can’t say your fan of Steve-O just because you’re watching him talking to a doctor that’s just saying u don’t like him at all especially when he has his ups and downs and being clean
He's not intelligent or well spoken just because he's not acting foolish here. Steve o had a ped_phile tattoo on his arm. It was of a man r_ping a baby. He has covered up the baby with an ostrich.
I remember watching jackass as a teen and I would never have thought, back then, that I would be watching/listening to one of the stars talk in such depth about so many intriguing, painful, immersive life stories and being so moved by those stories. Massive props to Steve-O for everything he’s achieved and for his continuing success. And congrats Dr. Mike for an incredible podcast. Loved it all
Happiness is not a perpetual state, happiness is captured in moments. Once I really understood that, it gave me so much peace of mind. Loved this talk!
As a recovering addict with almost 10 years sober I have had to experience intense pain and it was the hardest time to remain sober. I had a hernia repair, gall bladder removal, but worst of all a C section, all without any pain medication stronger than Tylenol. It is not easy and I totally understand why he gave in and took the medication! The most impressive part is that he was actually able to get back off of it successfully and notice it was becoming worrisome for his future with sobriety.
Hi, just wondering what you mean about a C-section without pain relief. I presume you had a spinal or something during, do you mean afterwards (sorry it's prob a stupid question). I've had one and another booked in for 2 weeks time so was just curious. Congratulations on your decade of sobriety.
@@candacethomas9749 wow, well done you. They don't give stronger pain meds than codine after in the UK, but I take dihydrocodeine for a health condition and they made all the difference for me. Keep on keepin on 😁
Dr Mike, I didn't know he was Russian 😮 My hunsband also grew up in the US, arrived when he was 7yo, born in France and has no accent, sounds like a New Yorker ;) I love languages and would love to watch Dr Mike speak some Russian. ;)
@@aninhapmrThat's awesome! I'm 18 and got here in America at the age of 14, and I still have an accent lol. I'm also interested in hearing Doc Mike speak Russian, if he still can.
recently i came out of a 3 year depression where i was giving up on everything, to come and watch this made me smile seeing two people i respect and pay attention too talking... then the funny part was when steve-o said he is very on the ball about flossing i thought in my head "If Steve-O said one thing he regrets is flossing you gotta listen because he has been through a lot of things" and i ran to my bathroom to grab floss and proceeded to watch the podcast as i actually used floss for the first time in about 3 years. Thankyou for this podcast and i am looking forward to future ones! 🥰
I think one of the important things is that he is seeing how far the human body can go. Might not be that deep of 'doing it for science' but a lot of what he is wanting to do can have a lot of scientific and emotional effect on people. Entertainment is just one aspect of it all and its admirable. There is so much to this guy. So much you can take away. From personal experience, his take on sobriety is incredible.
Attention TV network people: Dr. Mike needs his own show. The most attentive listener I have ever come across. Forget the shoes, keep the socks. Love it.
As someone who's watched Steve-O since the OG Jackass days but didn't know a ton about his personal life. I would have never guessed the stuff about him being from a very wealthy family and him feeling the way he did about it. That's so fascinating and amazing he kind of separated himself from his parents wealth and formed his own life and succeeded on his own and in his own way.
As someone who is transgender (ftm) i find the concept of Steve-o getting breast augmentation to be very fascinating. I wholeheartedly support it and i think it's a very interesting way to approach the topic of bodily autonomy especially in regards to plastic surgery. I totally get where he's coming from in the sense that this stunt is not to make fun of trans people, but rather something that might offend transphobic people. I do hope he talks to some trans people about their experiences with these types of surgeries (both augmentation and removal) so he gets the full gambit of what it's like and spread awareness of how important it can be for some trans people to feel comfortable in their bodies. I think he's such an intelligent guy and would probably find listening to some trans stories might provide some wonderful insight and fill a gap in his knowledge. I hope the journey is a nice one for him because i look forward to watching any content he produces about it. Perhaps it may even quell some of my own fears of how society sees me as a transgender person wishing to have (gender affirming) plastic surgery.
You should interview some people with some rare illnesses now and again, as someone who has Ehlers Danlos and all of the typical other rare illnesses that usually come with it, it’s always so amazing when a credible person like you can even talk about and bring awareness to some of these things. I have known people who have gotten tested and diagnosed from having known me, imagine the impact you could have!
i relate to steevo so much. from the reasoning as to why i don't want to have children, to my mental health, to how i view the world especially in relation with addiction. i was never a huge jackass fan but i was always someone who respected steevo for reasons i never really knew, but after watching this, it's easy to identify why exactly i respect him. he's a down to earth dude. he shows humility, embraces it actually. and i can't help but respect that. much love to both of you guys, fantastic video.
Yo, I grew up watching Jackass and Wildboyz and Steve-O has always had a special place in my heart. You could always see a genuine joy and love radiating from him. He always seemed to have a good heart and despite the crazy stuff he's done through his career, I always found myself rooting for him. I love seeing the path you've taken and the stories you share, Steve-O! This was such a great interview, good conversation, good information presented as well. Dr. Mike, you're such a good listener, letting your guest talk and facilitating good conversation. Definitely caught me off guard hearing you curse 🤣 I'm so looking forward to more episodes!!
this is the only podcast my lil adhd brain has ever been able to pay attention to solely, much love to Steve-o and Dr. Mike! 🙌 this was so rewarding to watch, thank you both for making this happen 😁
Steve-O is totally low key brilliant. If some expert showed up and explained quantum physics to the whole Jackass cast and crew, who's the one most likely to understand it at an essential intuitive level? Steve-O, that's who.
My mind is blown 🤯 I never thought Steve O was that intelligent and well spoken. He is insightful, philosophical, well read, spiritual and just damn smart. And Mike, you are a great interviewer, which is probably one of the many things that make you a great doctor ❤️
SAME! I immediately thought, "Did Dr. Mike just cuss?!" Nothing against it, I swear a lot in casual conversation. I agree it lends to the authenticity, you could tell by his cadence that it was his natural dialogue.
Hope I don't get blocked for telling people this, but it's something that most people don't know. I just found out about this, and I've seen the Google images. He's disgusting. Steve o had a ped_phile tattoo on his arm. It was of a man r_ping a baby. He has covered up the baby with an ostrich.
I relate to the anxiety and pessimism. I have literally had anxiety my entire life. My mom has always told me I'm a pessimist but I've always said I'm a realist. This was a great interview.
This is such an interesting conversation. Well done, Mike. Also, this should have millions of views. Hopefully, your podcasts will hit more people's youtube algorythms soon!
I respect the heck out of steveo for being real about his recovery. As someone in recovery 4 years I've seen so many friend sober for years and suddenly break, overdose and pass away unfortunately. It's so easy to fall off the wagon and for the addiction to come back full swing so fast, giving any excuse to use more. As addicts we find sense in nonsense in scenarios to use sometimes. I'm super proud of him knowing how hard it was to say I can take it this far and be able to medically use narcotics in a responsible way keeping his eyes wide open. He's got such a variety of fans it's so great for him to speak his truth so open and honestly. Thanks bro 🤘 Thanks to Dr. Mike for always keeping it real too.
Okay, I have never sat through an entire podcast before but I could not turn my attention elsewhere with this one. This was so good and such a great conversation with 2 great people! I thoroughly enjoyed this whole interview!! ❤🎉
I always enjoy seeing Steve-O in conversation. He has such a way to tell a story and keeps up a greta balance between comedy and seriousness. It also helps that he talks so openly about the dangers he has put his body through and what he has done to help himself with addiction. I truly loved this sit-down with him. As a side note is also great to see a bit of a different side of Dr. Mike and how engaging he is in conversation, plus the occasional foul word sounds hilarious to. me, jajajaja
He and his crew are legends. I love steve-o. I used to watch him on MTV when I was in middle school and high school. Ah those amazing MTV days before MTV left my country.
I love when people who've been seen as stupid or simple minded give wonderful interviews like that. Steve-O has grown to be a really smart, insightful and sensitive person. I love to listen to him talk about his life.
Steve-o's diabetes story is kinda reminiscent of my diagnosis. Wasn't feeling well and went to the doc. A nurse did a sugar test and it was through the roof. She asked me if i was diabetic. I said "no". She responded with "I think you're about to be told something."
Dude, Steve-O is such a boss b!tch. Never have I ever heard someone else speak about struggling with feeling "happy" or "content" with such authenticity. From one Zoloft queen to another. Love you.
What he says about the question "are you happy" I can TOTALLY relate to. I have always had that feeling my entire life. It sucks, because I want nothing more than to BE happy, but like him, I also struggle with anxiety, AND depression. So it's like I'm depressed that I'm not happy, but anxious about feeling happy, because it's almost like a fear of BEING happy. Like how will I deal with such a drastic change in my life if I were to suddenly be happy, given that my whole life I haven't been. The whole fear of the unknown thing I think is what comes into play there, which consequently increases the anxiety, and perpetuates the vicious cycle.
On a side note, I have noticed that I am happiER since my daughter came into my life. Not to the level I would LIKE to be, but at least I'm happier than I have been for most of my life.
As said already, you have a very good interviewer/interviewee dynamic. Asking good questions, not talking to much. Smashed it. I'll be sure to watch more if these!
My uncle developed CTE from his time playing in the NFL may years ago, before any connection was made to the long term effects of repeated head injuries, and it ultimately cost him his life. I'm glad that they're bringing CTE into the conversation because of how serious it is and how little was known or understood about it in the past.
Steve-O is that kid in school who is never in class. Everyone takes him as a joke, and he plays it up. But its only because for him, school isn't a challenge, it's a joke. Because he's a low key genius
Just read his new book. He is extremely candid about his life. Mistakes and lessons learned. Even some pretty goood advice. Pretty amazing guy. Edit: You did a fantastic job interviewing here. Had no idea you just started this podcast!
Watching this made me realize I need to get my throat checked out. I've had acid reflux so bad it wakes me up and hurts my neck since I was a teenager.
From my perspective Steve-o is a testimonial to the restorative effects of a positive outlook and believing that no matter what problem you’re facing, you can find a way to keep moving forward.
That and getting the right treatment for your mental health - like taking meds if needed as he did. It’s awesome that he was so open about it because lots of people can relate and maybe others will be inspired & seeks treatment too.
I don't know how I missed this podcast when it first came out but I didn't realise how fascinating Steve-O is. It's also interesting to watch an older podcast and see how well Mike's hosting skills have developed. Kudos 🙌
honestly, as a trans person I am all for Stevo doing the implants. Social media platforms delete content from trans men who have even had top surgery so I think it's great to challenge that. And he's absolutely right, his body his choice. Body parts aren't gendered. I loved this interview, Dr. Mike is great at prompting and keeping the flow going. it felt like a casual chat between friends. I admire Stevo's ideals and intellect.
I really like how this is an actual interview/conversation instead of just like “steve-o guesses about medical questions” or like “Steve-o reacts to stunt injuries” or something like that. Not that that kind of stuff isn’t a fun watch but this was truly interesting
My father has been an alcoholic for over 60 years now. It’s at the point where it’s safer to continue to let him drink than not. He’s almost 80. Anyway, the other day he wasn’t feeling good. I went to check on him. I left to get him some stuff and while I was gone he said he threw up and it made him feel better. He needs to be on an antacid. I have not been going to the appointments but my husband has. I have been a nurse for a while and I asked about the acid reflux and treating it. I am going to go to his next appointment and get everything cleared up because I think there are some options that haven’t been explored yet. So thank you for the conversation about the acid reflux. It definitely put things on the radar that need to be checked.
What a great episode! Such insightful information from a person who has dealt with addiction, and a wide range of injuries coupled with excellent medical insight. Thank you Steve for your candid conversation and thank you Dr. Mike for the excellent content ❤.
Doctor Mike is a fantastic interviewer. He lets Steve-o talk and only corrects when he is asked and re-directs when needed. And has a great time with him.
This was a beautiful interview + also funny & interesting! Loved the wisdom from Steve & Abdallah “Happiness is derived from our capacity to love another” ❤
Hey, love the stories of your friend Abdullah, just wanted to clarify though, us muslims dont prey to mecca, we pray to god, Mecca is just the city that contains the Kabbah, with the Kabbah being the holi building that tells us the direction in which we pray towards!
Bless Steve-O. He's gone through SO MUCH just for the pleasure of others. Not to mention, he really does seem like a honest, and genuine guy. He'll always be a legend in my eyes.
If you had asked me yesterday if I would watch a two hour video watching the jackass guy get interviewed I would have laughed you out of my house. Wow. What an interesting interview!!
Shit tbh I didn't think I was gonna enjoy this podcast as much as I ended up doing. Dr mike has a real natural pace when it comes to podcasting with a guest, leaven a healthy silence to let them talk or go into a tangent. I look forward to future podcast, this was really fucking good
Congratulations on starting the podcast! I was super excited to see this interview pop up in my feed. I've been a Jackass fan for decades, and I've loved watching Steve-O's personal growth throughout the years. Thank you for this thoughtful conversation!
I’ve been such a fan of Steve-O since I saw him on the H3 Podcast. He’s so well spoken and he’s done so much work to better himself. He’s such an emotionally intelligent and extremely interesting person! And Jackass was a huge part of my childhood. Steve-O is a legend ❤️
What Steve-O said about having children is exactly why I lean towards not having children. Really hit it on the head. I have other reasons too with how this world is run, and just how hard it is on children these days, and I could only imagine it's not going to get much better. I don't want to create in a world that's existing like this, if I still have a choice at least in the matter... 😐
This is so good.. I loved this interview. I love the swearing and the rawness of this. Makes it feel like such a more down to earth and raw conversation, not the average textbook boring interview. Great job ❤️
I really have to commend Steve-O for discussing his hardships and health... especially mental health. It's really refreshing to see someone so open to discuss such personal struggles. It's awesome to see such care with health including oral and meditation! What an inspiration. I really enjoyed this content! 💯😁
My boyfriend actually had 3rd degree burns from hot oil in a kitchen, he said he slipped and had to choose between falling or dropping the vat to steady himself. He dropped the vat, and the oil shot up at his face and he jumped in the snow because the pain was so bad. He said his coworker was driving him to the hospital but my boyfriend told him to let him out so he could run him over, the pain was so unbearable. He recovered, and thankfully he barely has any scars. He once said if he had been disfigured he wouldn't want to live. I felt so sad hearing that because he's such a beautiful human being. I have burned myself before and I've hyperventilated and cried because it was so bad, I can't imagine how painful 15% of my body would be.
LOVE this. Dr. Mike, you are a wonderful interviewer. I met Steve-O years ago and he was one of the kindest and most generous people I've ever met. What a great episode.
This feels like fun uncle Steve-O's story time. I also love that as soon as he wrapped his mind around "dr is boxer" he was immediately concerned for you. And with the wholesome comment: while not particularly healthy for themselves, I do like that Steveo practices the v good comedy practice of "don't punch down".
I'm so late to this, but wow! Great episode! I never knew how insightful Steveo could be. I am in awe of his intelligence. And Dr.Mike interviewing him! Amazing job! Both of them. It just gets better the longer it goes on.
